The Season - An FYCit Podcast

The Season Salutes & Betting on Hollywood's Big Night w/ Johnny Avello, Oscars Betting Expert, DraftKings

In this season finale of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich delves into the intricacies of Oscars betting with Johnny Avello, Director of Race and Sports Book Operations at DraftKings. He shares his perspective as an Oscars betting expert on everything from setting odds to when they make adjustments and the significance of precursor awards on the lines. Next up in this special episode is a comprehensive season recap with FYCit Field Agent Tony Miros, highlighting memorable moments, best screening rooms, and receptions. Tony and Ryland hand out the Season Salutes for various categories like Best Q&A and Best Campaign. The episode concludes with an analysis of The Season's Lightning Round questions–and Ryland goes on the hot seat to give his answers. Show Notes: (01:35) Conversation with Johnny Avello on Oscars Betting (04:40) How to Quantify an Awards Race When Setting Lines (06:16) The Factors That Matter When Determining Odds (10:07) On How Negative News Stories Impact the Lines (16:48) Potential Upsets for This Year's Oscars (20:11) Recap of the Season with FYCit Field Agent Tony Miros (26:22) The Season Salutes (36:27) Best FYC Event Highlights (38:52) Season Salute for Best Campaign (44:50) Tony's Tips for Emmy FYC Events (49:10) 2024-25 Awards Season Lightning Round Results (55:07) Host Ryland Aldrich's Lightning Round Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich Guest: Johnny Avello - Director of Race and Sports Book Operations, DraftKings FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros Producer: Steve Petchenik - Head of Production, Spellbinder Media Produced by Spellbinder Media More at https://fycit.app [https://fycit.app/] and on socials @fycitapp. Questions? Email podcast@fycit.app [podcast@fycit.app]

The Keys to Documentary Awards Success w/ Chris Albert, Docu Awards Guru & Albert Media, CEO

On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich interviews Chris Albert, a documentary awards guru who spent more than 20 years at National Geographic before leaving to found Albert Media Group. Chris discussed his experiences leading Oscar and Emmy-winning campaigns for Free Solo and this year's nominee, Porcelain War, as well as insights on why craft still matters when it comes to making successful documentaries. The conversation also covers the importance of festival premieres, the role of distribution strategies, and finding champions within the documentary community to advocate for films. This episode offers a little extra awards season perspective thanks to our FYCit Field Agent, Tony Miros, sharing his experience as a 2x nominee at this year's Casting Society Artios Awards. Show Notes: (02:19) Chris Albert's Career Journey (02:53) Porcelain War and Its Impact (04:46) Challenges and Rewards of Documentary Campaigns (06:23) Key Elements of a Successful Documentary (09:30) Festival Premieres and Their Importance (15:20) Theatrical Releases and Distribution Strategies (19:16) Awards Campaign Strategies and Tastemakers (30:38) Exploring New Opportunities (31:45) The Nat Geo Lounge at Telluride (35:05) Lightning Round with Chris Albert (39:57) Tony Miros at Artios Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich Guest: Chris Albert - Docu Awards Guru & Albert Media, CEO FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros Produced by Spellbinder Media More at https://fycit.app [https://fycit.app/] and on socials @fycitapp. Questions? Email podcast@fycit.app [podcast@fycit.app]

Mastering Shadows, Light, & Awards Season w/ Jarin Blaschke, Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer of Nosferatu

On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich is joined by Jarin Blaschke, Oscar-nominated cinematographer of Nosferatu, to discuss his experiences with awards season as a two-time nominee. Back now after his previous nomination for The Lighthouse, Jarin shares what goes into his acclaimed work with his longtime collaborator, Director Robert Eggers, including some behind-the-scenes insights from the making of this year's vampire epic. The conversation also covers Jarin's thoughts on how his meticulous cinematography might be received by awards voters, what other genres he'd like to work in, and why he prefers working on films rather than TV.. Show Notes: (01:22) Introducing Jarin Blaschke (02:04) Jaron Blaschke on Nosferatu and Cinematography (02:52) His Collaborations with Director Robert Eggers (03:51) Challenges and Techniques in Cinematography (08:26) Awards Season Reflections (14:10) Future Projects and Aspirations (16:37) Lightning Round (20:17) FYCit Field Agent Report w/ Tony Miros Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich Guest: Jarin Blaschke - Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer of Nosferatu FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros Produced by Spellbinder Media More at https://fycit.app [https://fycit.app/] and on socials @fycitapp. Questions? Email podcast@fycit.app [podcast@fycit.app]

Instrumental Innovation on the Path to Awards w/ Volker Bertelmann, Oscar Winner & Nominated Composer of Conclave

On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich sits down with Volker Bertelmann, Oscar Winner and Nominated Composer of Conclave. Their conversation covers Bertelmann's experience composing for films like Conclave and his winning effort for All Quiet on the Western Front, his collaborations with director Edward Berger, and insights into his creative process. Volker describes the challenges and rewards of awards season, the pressure to meet expectations, and his method of infusing unique instruments and sounds into his scores that have helped lead to his awards success. . Show Notes: (03:36) Volker's Approach to Film Scoring (06:54) The Unique Sound of Conclave (09:06) Awards and Recognition (12:37) Campaigning and Networking (16:17) First Oscar Nomination Experience (20:25) Preparing for the Oscars (24:28) The Challenges of Composing for TV Series (25:34) Navigating Awards Season (26:41) Collaborations and New Projects (27:46) Exploring New Genres and Ambitions (28:31) Lightning Round: Awards Season Favorites (32:28) FYCit Field Agent Report w/Tony Miros Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich Guest: Volker Bertelmann - Oscar Winner & Nominated Composer of Conclave FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros Produced by Spellbinder Media

MPSE's Golden Reel Awards & Promoting Sound in Film w/ David Barber, President of Motion Picture Sound Editors

On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich interviews David Barber, President of Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), to discuss sound design in film and television. The episode explores the unique peer-voted nature of the Golden Reel Awards, MPSE's efforts to promote sound editing awareness and international expansion, as well as mentoring and support for emerging talent. They also touch on the impact of industry strikes, the role of AI in sound editing, and David's personal dedication to advancing the field via his role as President of MPSE. . Show Notes: (00:00) Welcome and Acknowledgements (00:53) Interview with David Barber Begins (02:43) Golden Reel Awards: Process and Traditions (09:52) Challenges and Changes in the Industry (15:22) Expanding MPSE's Reach and Influence (17:48) Balancing Roles: President and Sound Editor (23:27) AI in Sound: Challenges and Opportunities (24:55) MPSE's Role in Mentoring Emerging Talent (26:41) Advice for Aspiring Sound Editors (29:27) Lightning Round with David Barber (31:38) FYCit Field Agent Report with Tony Miros Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich Guest: David Barber - Motion Picture Sound Editors, President FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros Produced by Spellbinder Media More at https://fycit.app [https://fycit.app/] and on socials @fycitapp. Questions? Email podcast@fycit.app [podcast@fycit.app]