Ep. 21 Fangirl to Filmmaker w/ Niya Butler

Ep. 21 Fangirl to Filmmaker w/ Niya Butler

In this episode, Tania talks to Niya Butler about her trajectory from fan girl to filmmaker including the hustle to get into the industry, her love for video games, stan twitter, and her upcoming horror feature film. Niya’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/niyajanea/ [https://www.instagram.com/niyajanea/]  TPGCB IG:https://www.instagram.com/tpgcbfilm/ [https://www.instagram.com/tpgcbfilm/]   LA Fundraisers and Resources: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-for-families-of-14-detained-members [https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-for-families-of-14-detained-members]  https://mutualaidla.org/ [https://mutualaidla.org/]  https://www.gofundme.com/f/fighting-for-jose-padron-while-holding-our-family-together [https://www.gofundme.com/f/fighting-for-jose-padron-while-holding-our-family-together]  https://www.nilc.org/resources/ [https://www.nilc.org/resources/]  Donate to the Undocufilmmakers Collective: https://alliedmedia.org/post/donate-to-the-undocumented-film-collective [https://alliedmedia.org/post/donate-to-the-undocumented-film-collective] To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/] YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel [http://youtube.com/taniaschannel] Buy Me A Coffee (memberships available): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes]  Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ [https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/]

Ep. 20 Spooky Screenwriting w/ Edgar Aquino-Huerta

In this episode, Tania talks to Edgar about the intersections of creativity and activism, Edgar’s myspace nicknames, and his new mobile cinema venture. Edgar’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/eaquinohuerta/ [https://www.instagram.com/eaquinohuerta/]   Nahuales Cinema IG: https://www.instagram.com/nahualescinema/ [https://www.instagram.com/nahualescinema/]   LA Fundraisers and Resources: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-for-families-of-14-detained-members [https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-for-families-of-14-detained-members]  https://mutualaidla.org/ [https://mutualaidla.org/]  https://www.gofundme.com/f/fighting-for-jose-padron-while-holding-our-family-together [https://www.gofundme.com/f/fighting-for-jose-padron-while-holding-our-family-together]  https://www.nilc.org/resources/ [https://www.nilc.org/resources/]  Donate to the Undocufilmmakers Collective: https://alliedmedia.org/post/donate-to-the-undocumented-film-collective [https://alliedmedia.org/post/donate-to-the-undocumented-film-collective] To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/] YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel [http://youtube.com/taniaschannel] Buy Me A Coffee (memberships available): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes]  Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ [https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/]   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:50) Edgar’s intro (02:20) Horror influences (13:05) Current screenwriting work (21:48) Activism and creativity (36:58) The Latinxorcists (42:52) Summerween (48:56) Nahuales Cinema (50:24) Summerween media (54:26) The most interesting people on Edgar’s timeline (58:06) Back in timeline: MySpace and nicknames (01:06:09) What’s in a name - Spikey (01:07:28) Coming up for Edgar (01:17:30) Edgar’s socials (01:18:46) A message from Edgar (01:20:02) Outro

Ep. 19 SheReadytoRead w/Alise

In this episode, Tania talks to Alise about watching the top 100 horror films, her favorite ways to read, community building on tiktok, and fanfiction. Alise’s TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@shereadytoread [https://www.tiktok.com/@shereadytoread]  Alise’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/shereadytoread/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/shereadytoread/?hl=en]  Diversify Your Reading Challenge: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/6960b4b2-cef3-4fb3-99eb-5f225f72a830?redirect=true [https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/6960b4b2-cef3-4fb3-99eb-5f225f72a830?redirect=true]  LA Fundraisers and Resources: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-for-families-of-14-detained-members [https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-for-families-of-14-detained-members]  https://mutualaidla.org/ [https://mutualaidla.org/]  https://www.gofundme.com/f/fighting-for-jose-padron-while-holding-our-family-together [https://www.gofundme.com/f/fighting-for-jose-padron-while-holding-our-family-together]  https://www.nilc.org/resources/ [https://www.nilc.org/resources/]  Donate to the Undocufilmmakers Collective: https://alliedmedia.org/post/donate-to-the-undocumented-film-collective [https://alliedmedia.org/post/donate-to-the-undocumented-film-collective] To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/] YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel [http://youtube.com/taniaschannel] Buy Me A Coffee (memberships available): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes]  Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ [https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/]   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:44) Alise’s Intro (02:32) Alise’s time online (04:51) TikTok and being perceived (07:56) Summerween (12:40) Fangoria Challenge (19:30) Horror literature and monsters (26:28) How Alise likes to read (31:54) Bookclubs (34:02) Back in Timeline: Fanfiction - Disclaimer: We do not support JKR!! (38:40) How Alise became SheReadytoRead (41:07) The Most Interesting People On Alise’s Timeline (42:57) What’s coming up for Alise (45:57) A message from Alise (47:18) Outro

Ep. 18 Latina Horror w/ Dr. Orquidea Morales

In this episode, Tania talks to writer and scholar Dr. Orquidea Morales about Orquidea’s podcast ‘Monstras’, Chismeology, and their favorite Tumblr ships. Orquidea’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@latinahorror [https://www.tiktok.com/@latinahorror]  ‘Monstras’ Podcast: https://www.monstraspodcast.com/podcast [https://www.monstraspodcast.com/podcast]  LA Fundraisers and Resources: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-for-families-of-14-detained-members [https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-for-families-of-14-detained-members]  https://mutualaidla.org/ [https://mutualaidla.org/]  https://www.gofundme.com/f/fighting-for-jose-padron-while-holding-our-family-together [https://www.gofundme.com/f/fighting-for-jose-padron-while-holding-our-family-together]  https://www.nilc.org/resources/ [https://www.nilc.org/resources/]  Donate to the Undocufilmmakers Collective: https://alliedmedia.org/post/donate-to-the-undocumented-film-collective [https://alliedmedia.org/post/donate-to-the-undocumented-film-collective] To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/] YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel [http://youtube.com/taniaschannel] Buy Me A Coffee (memberships available): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes]  Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ [https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/]   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:38) Orquidea intro (03:32) Orquidea’s online journey (05:46) Latin Horror Academia (10:11) Monstras podcast (14:35) Chismeology (17:29) Vampires and types of horror (29:49) Horror and technology (34:23) Summerween (44:16) Back in Timeline: chatrooms and tumblr (53:55) What’s In a Name: usernames and identity (57:11) The Most Interesting People On Orquidea's Timeline (01:01:04) Llorona book and Monstras season (01:04:19) Outro

Ep. 17 High Stakes w/ Yolo Martinez

In this episode, Tania talks to filmmaker Yolo Martinez, creator of the sapphic vampire web series “High Stakes.” They talk about getting things done the indie way, their favorite fan edits, and of course, vampires. Yolo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yolotzin_martinezz [https://www.instagram.com/yolotzin_martinezz] “High Stakes” Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highstakes.series [https://www.instagram.com/highstakes.series] “High Stakes” Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOd-kmof5s4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOd-kmof5s4] LA Fundraisers and Resources: * https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-for-families-of-14-detained-members [https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-for-families-of-14-detained-members]  * https://mutualaidla.org/ [https://mutualaidla.org/]  * https://www.gofundme.com/f/fighting-for-jose-padron-while-holding-our-family-together [https://www.gofundme.com/f/fighting-for-jose-padron-while-holding-our-family-together]  * https://www.nilc.org/resources/ [https://www.nilc.org/resources/]  Donate to the Undocufilmmakers Collective: https://alliedmedia.org/post/donate-to-the-undocumented-film-collective [https://alliedmedia.org/post/donate-to-the-undocumented-film-collective] To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/] YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel [http://youtube.com/taniaschannel] Buy Me A Coffee (memberships available): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes]  Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ [https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/]   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:16) Yolo intro (05:37) Yolo’s creative trajectory (09:07) “High Stakes” webseries (18:58) Vampires and horror (22:29) Summerween (25:13) Theatrics in horror and “High Stakes” (27:09) Vampires as recession indicators (31:31) Back In Timeline - Dramageddon (35:51) What’s in a Name yolosaurusrex (37:33) Most interesting people on Yolo's timeline (44:05) Yolo's future endeavours and “High Stakes” S2 sneak peek (48:16) fandoms (54:03) Outro