The Smith Society

Dec 06 2024 18 ep. 46 mins
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THE SMITH SOCIETY is a podcast where stories and storytelling unite. Through intimate interviews and insightful discussions, we bring you the voices behind the stories you love. We feature world-renowned actors, writers, directors and more -- discussing a variety of topics related to the film and television industry. We uncover the secrets of their craft and celebrate the diverse tales that shape our world.

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S1E18: Duane Hansen Fernandez and A Place to Fall Down

Dec 06 2024 48 mins  
In today’s episode, guest host Niklaus Lange sits down with our regular host, Duane Hansen Fernandez, for an in-depth conversation about his captivating short film A Place to Fall Down. Tune in as Fernandez shares the creative journey behind the film, its inspiration and the challenges he faced bringing his vision to life.

S1E17: Sean Wang

Aug 16 2024 23 mins  
Today, we’ll be chatting with the writer, director, skater Sean Wang about his beautiful film Didi - we will discuss the challenges and triumphs he encountered while bringing this story to life.

S1E16: Gabriela Cowperthwaite

Jun 14 2024 32 mins  
Today we sit down with the insanely talented Gabriela Cowperthwaite and discuss her latest documentary film, The Grab.

S1E15: Matthew Chuang, ACS

Jun 14 2024 74 mins  
In our premiere episode, we chat with brilliant cinematographer Matthew Chuang. We discuss his early life and trajectory in this business, and we reflect on his stunning work in past films like Blue Bayou, You Won't Be Alone, and Of an Age.

S1E14: Amy Choi, Rebecca Lehrer and The Mash-Up Americans

Apr 26 2023 95 mins  
On today’s episode we chat with our pals, the very smart and very funny AMY CHOI and REBECCA LEHRER. Amy and Rebecca are the dynamic duo behind Mash-Up Americans, a creative studio that helps their clients understand and connect to the dynamic, diverse, modern American audience.

S1E13: Margaret Brown and Descendant

Mar 23 2023 69 mins  
Today we are talking with the very talented director Margaret Brown about her latest documentary, Descendant. On July 9, 1860, more than 100 captive Africans were brought to the shores of Mobile, Alabama, on a ship named the Clotilda, under cover of darkness...

S1E12: Goran Stolevski and Of an Age

Feb 17 2023 32 mins  
Goran Stolevski is our latest guest, and the award-winning Macedonian-born and Australian-raised writer/director’s latest masterpiece, Of an Age, is all I’ve been talking about since I watched it.

S1E11: Deniese Davis and the Invisible Wall

Feb 03 2023 58 mins  
The incomparable Deniese Davis sat down with me for one of my favorite Smith Society conversations to date. Davis is not just one of the smartest people I know, she has the rare gift of insightful and meaningful conversation.

S1E10: Harry Turner and Wildcat

Jan 09 2023 28 mins  
This is unlike any other interview we’ve ever featured on The Smith Society. Today we’re going to sit down with Harry Turner, who is the subject of the documentary film Wildcat. We’re not going to be talking about acting, world building or writing; we’re going to talk about the complexities of life, and what he hopes his film conveys to audiences.

S1E9: Chelsea Devantez and the Book Club

Nov 23 2022 54 mins  
I am so EXCITED to share the wonderful conversation I had with the incomparable, unfairly talented, multifaceted and all around extraordinary human, Chelsea Devantez. We discuss so many things: careers, maritime law, how to get promoted in a writers room, the best enchiladas in New Mexico and so much more!