CUT! The Podcast

Storytelling Without Limits Shapes the Future of Inclusive Filmmaking with Dianna La Grassa

In this episode Dianna La Grassa Chief Operating Officer and Head of Screen for Bus Stop Films sits down with host Amanda Browne and discusses the merit of inclusive filmmaking. Drawing on Bus Stop's first feature film production: BossCat and how to storytell authentically with differently abled characters in mind, and create an inclusive environment on set to her broader aspirations for building a world that Dianna herself has dreamed into existence to support her own lived disability - we unpack it all. Sydney listeners find tickets for BossCat premiere via the SFF Website [https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/boss-cat/] Learn more about Dianna on IMBD [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6116777/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_4_in_0_q_dianna%20la%20grassa] Keep the conversation going: Instagram - @cut.pod @undertowcontent TikTok - @cut.the.pod YouTube - @UndertowContent Web - undertowcontent.com/cutthepodcast/ [https://open.acast.com/undertowcontent.com/cutthepodcast/] Credits: Hosted by Amanda Browne @a.m.andabrowne Produced and Edited by Ashlee Russell Editorial Direction & Marketing by Ruth Bailey LA Production by Ray Taylor Music by Genevieve Patrick Artwork by Fifth Studio Design Co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From producing comedy at Hartbeat Studios to the importance of pushing forward with Eleanor Winkler

This episode we are fortunate to have a guest who some might refer to as a unicorn of comedic production experience. Eleanor Winkler is an Australian who cut her teeth locally before flying the coop to pursue bigger comedy dreams. In this episode we dive deep into how a career like Eleanor's has been shaped. From stints on US Comedy Franchise: Funny or Die, being a showrunner for Will Arnett's Hot Date to Directing Physical Production on Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Productions, we have a true comedy chameleon on our airways. We even learn a little about how comedy is looking in the US and compare it with Australian economies of scale. An episode not to miss! As well, Eleanor is a cofounder and executive backing Australian Inclusive film company: Bus Stop Films. Spoiler alert, Eleanor has moved back to Australia for a special project which finds its premiere at Sydney Film Festival https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/boss-cat/ [https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/boss-cat/].  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Life of a Producer with Val Stadler

Are you curious about the life of a producer? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Valerie Stadler, a seasoned producer with films that have screened at Sundance, Tribeca, TIFF, and more and expert in the dual nature of producing: balancing creativity and business. Valerie shares her insights on navigating the creative and business sides of filmmaking, industry opportunities, and the truth about producer roles. bigswingproductions.com [https://open.acast.com/bigswingproductions.com] Keep the conversation going: Instagram - @cut.pod, @undertowcontent TikTok - @cut.the.pod YouTube - @UndertowContent Web - undertowcontent.com/cutthepodcast/ Credits: Hosted by Amanda Browne @a.m.andabrowne Produced by Ashlee Russell Editorial Direction & Marketing by Ruth Bailey Production & Edit by Olivia Devin LA Production by Ray Taylor Music by Genevieve Patrick Artwork by Fifth Studio Design Co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Reality of Horror with Filmmaker Natalie Erika James

In this insightful interview, filmmaker Natalie Erika James shares her journey from film school to Sundance success, exploring her unique approach to horror, industry insights, and the evolution of her voice across two Sundance films, Relic [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9072352/?ref_=fn_t_1] and Saccharine [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35050712/]. Discover how her cross-cultural background influences her storytelling and what’s next in her career. Keep the conversation going: Instagram - @cut.pod, @undertowcontent TikTok - @cut.the.pod YouTube - @UndertowContent Web - undertowcontent.com/cutthepodcast/ [ undertowcontent.com/cutthepodcast/] Credits: Hosted by Amanda Browne @a.m.andabrowne Produced by Ashlee Russell Editorial Direction & Marketing by Ruth Bailey Music by Genevieve Patrick Artwork by Fifth Studio Design Co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

One Day, Five Years - sitdown with the filmmakers who have crossed continents, to create cinema & magic

This episode explores how creators (filmmaking duo) Luke Morgan and Georgia Eyres behind the film One Day, Five Years are redefining the filmmaking landscape by leveraging social media, building audiences early, and maintaining creative freedom outside traditional systems. Their journey highlights innovative approaches to making, sharing, and distributing films in the digital age. Follow and find out more about the filmmakers behind the project via Georgia's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/georgiaeyers?igsh=cHMxcTA0Mmw5N3Zr] & Luke's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lukej.morgan?igsh=bnlvMmR1MDg4Z21h] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.