Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 162 episodes
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The biweekly podcast "MediaMaker Spotlight" features conversations with industry professionals speaking on a wide range of topics of interest to screen-based media makers. The series is a great resource for creators and collaborators who want to learn more about filmmaking, production, and all that goes into bringing projects to life. Our show is a great place to learn, find inspiration, discover communities of support, and celebrate our shared passion for film, television, video and visual storytelling in all formats and mediums. "MediaMaker Spotlight" is produced by the Women in Film & Video Podcast Committee. Learn more at MediaMakerSpotlight.com.
Unknown Host hosts MediaMaker Spotlight, a arts show with 162 episodes published.
Pack your bags and head to small town Champaign, Illinois with Producer Brandon for one last year of the Roger Ebert Overlooked Film Festival , affectionately known to movie-lovers as Ebertfest . Brought back for a final
Would you search for your sperm donor dad? In this episode, host Sandra Abrams interviews the people behind the award winning documentary, DAD GENES. The doc follows Aaron Long, a single guy who was a sperm donor for the
All of our hosts - Candice, Sandra, and Tara - come together again for another host special. This time they explore the fascinating world of film scores and soundtracks, highlighting the differences between the two, chat
Host Tara Jabbari interviews actress and filmmaker Anna Campbell , who shares her journey from acting to directing and producing her first feature film, 'Nora.' They discuss the importance of community in filmmaking, the
In this episode, host Sandra Abrams talks to Jamie Coughlin Silverman and Gabriel Silverman about the making of their feature documentary, THE SPIES AMONG US and how a German-American journalism program known as RIAS hel
Jessica Steinrock , a pioneering intimacy coordinator, joins host Candice Bloch to discuss the value and particulars of intimacy coordination. Jessica shares her journey from theater to film, emphasizing the importance o
Host Tara Jabari interviews Grae Drake , a renowned journalist and film critic known for her vibrant personality and insightful commentary on the entertainment industry. Grae reflects on the challenges and joys of being
In this episode, host Sandra Abrams talks to documentary filmmakers, Oscar winner Paul Wagner and his wife, Ellen Wagner , about their movie, Georgia O’Keeffe: the Brightness of Light. With actress Clarie Danes serving a
Seasoned documentary producer Lisa Frank chats with host Candice Bloch about her healthcare-focused projects, namely her recent project American Delivery which focuses on maternal health and childbirth, showcasing divers
In this episode of Media Maker Spotlight, host Tara Jabbari interviews Shellée M. Haynesworth , an award-winning director and producer known for her work in amplifying marginalized voices through storytelling. They discu
In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Eden Raskin Jenkins about her documentary, NOTES OF A CITIZEN: THE MARCUS RASKIN STORY. It is the story about her father’s career before she was born. Through family and not
Award-winning underwater cinematographer Roger Horrocks joins host Candice Bloch to discuss what it takes to capture the amazing underwater scenes we see in epic nature documentaries. Roger has worked on some of the most
In this episode, host Tara Jabbari interviews Sierra Urich , an interdisciplinary visual artist and filmmaker whose documentary, 'Joonam' explores themes of identity, displacement, and the immigrant experience. Sierra sh
For the first time, our three hosts: Candice Bloch , Tara Jabbari , and Sandra Abrams share the same recording studio for an in-person chat about all things animation! The trio discuss their early memories of the animate
Iconic and prolific costume designer Mona May chats with host Candice Bloch to share about her journey becoming a prominent figure in the film industry. Considered the Queen of 90s Movie Fashion, Mona has created iconic
Host Sandra Abrams chats with former Hollywood PR executive, Libby Gill , about her book, MALIBU SUMMER, a rom-com story inspired by her life marketing high powered TV shows. Using her years of experience promoting shows
Host Candice Bloch interviews Sophia Dilley , the Executive Vice President of Concord Originals , about the art of creating music documentaries. They discuss the origins of Concord Originals, the film and TV division of
Host Tara Jabbari talks with Michael Kennedy , one of the screenwriters and executive producers of the rom-com slasher horror film, Heart Eyes. Released a week before Valentine’s Day in February 2025, Heart Eyes - direct
Host Sandra Abrams has a lively conversation with James Beard Award winning chef, author, and TV show host, Pati Jinich . Pati shares insights on how she blends food, culture, and history into the making of her PBS docus
Host Candice Bloch interviews Steve Cohen, the Emmy Award-winning executive producer of HBO Max's documentary 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes.' Steve is Billy Joel’s longtime lighting designer, creative director, trusted col
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MediaMaker Spotlight is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under arts (tv) and has published 162 episodes.
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