Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Agnes Varda's 1962 film 'Cleo from 5 to 7'. Before the screening we hosted the OFFICIAL Agnes Varda lookalike competition (you can check out the video on our Instagram and Tiktok). So this podcast is featuring the-post film audience discussion!

Come see us for our next live show, March 27th where we will be screening Walter Hill's 1979 film 'The Warriors'

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Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Tara Theatre in Atlanta, GA introducing Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film 'High and Low' as part of Videodrome's KUROSAWA NOIR screening series.

Come see us for our next Behind the Slate live show, March 27th where we will be screening Walter Hill's 1979 film 'The Warriors'

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Aaron is joined by one of the most influential independent filmmakers in the world, Andrew Callaghan - creator of 'All Gas No Breaks', 'Channel 5', and director of the new documentary 'Dear Kelly'. Andrew shares what it was like creating his new film, and how his innovative self-distribution strategy led to a $100k opening weekend and over 30,000 week 1 downloads, making it one of the most successful Direct-To-Consumer Documentaries ever made.

WATCH 'Dear Kelly': https://www.dearkellyfilm.com/

Channel 5 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-AQKm7HUNMmxjdS371MSwg

Andrew on IG: @andreww.me

Channel 5 on IG: @channel5

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Sammie is on vacation so we are inviting a special guest to the show, Evelyn Lorena. Evelyn is an actress and filmmaker who's most recent short film 'Gabriela' qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards.

She takes through her film development, the health issues she suffered during production, and why post-production budgets are often overlooked by indie filmmakers.

You can watch 'Gabriela' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-20lBmOIA

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On today's very special episode we look back on the crazy year in film in television that was 2024.

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

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@strandedonstage

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Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

Disney Cuts Transgender Storyline from 'Win or Lose' (The Hollywood Reporter)

ABC's Trump Settlement (CNN)

Ethical AI (Variety)

Network TV is back! (Vulture)

Barry Jenkins' Mufasa and the plight of the American Auteur (Vulture)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

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Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

Early Season Cancellations (The Wrap)

Sundance 2025 (Deadline)

Luca Guadagnino's 'American Psycho' (Variety)

WGA Writes a Letter...so scary! (Variety)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

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Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Sergio Leone's 1967 film 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion!

Come see us for our next live show, January 23rd where we will be screening Agnes Varda's 1962 film 'Cleo from 5 to 7'

Tickets here

Email us: [email protected]

Instagram: @behindtheslatepod

TikTok: @behindtheslatepod

YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast

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Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

Brand Focused Content with Sugar23 and Fifth Season (Deadline)

Legal Battle over AI Voice Over (Puck)

Ben Mezrich Hacks Hollywood (Vulture)

Diego Mariscal Holding on to Hollywood (The Wrap)

Picturestart Shakeup (Puck)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

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Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

AI training on Hollywood (The Atlantic)

Wicked Cellphone Vids (Variety)

David Ehrlich review of 'Wicked' (Indiewire)

Thanksgiving Box Office (Indiewire)

Jeff Sagansky has Takes (Wrap)

Lost John Ford Film Found! (Indiewire)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@behindtheslatepod

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