Buckel Up! We’re Patiently Growing our Writing Careers with Rachel Palmer

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen breaks down Rachel's path to the writers' room, the pit stops in between and the importance and fostering relationships.

Buckel Up! We're Elevating Female Filmmakers with Rhianon Jones

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen sits with producer, writer, and founder of Neon Heart Productions, Rhianon Jones, and gets deep into the details of what it takes to get some of these low-budget and smash hit female films off the ground.

Buckel Up! We’re Pulling Back the Development Curtain with Jillian Vogel

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen gets fellow Jax/Imagine alum Jillian Vogel to demystify the creative development process from a producer's perspective.

Chicken Scratch — Jillian’s substack of essays and insights from a (famously) soft spoken entertainment exec.

Buckel Up! We're Financing a Feature Film with Filmmaker Vivian Kerr

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen gets transparent with filmmaker Vivian Kerr on the ups and downs of getting your first feature film financed.

Buckel Up! We're Going from Broadway to Behind the Camera with Kim Blanck

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen delves into Kim's path from being a Broadway baby to her very first short, "Gloria," premiering at Tribeca Fest 2025.

Buckel Up! We're Thriving in our Local Creative Community with Comedian Ruby Karp

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen and Ruby talk about Ruby's career beginnings, getting her first one-person-show off the ground and *exactly* how "No Man's Land" got made.

Buckel Up! We're Getting into first-time Short Film Efforts with Filmmaker Amber Neukum

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stories today.

Kristen’s Substack - Short Film Tips!

Juice Box Films - Amber’s Production Company

Buckel Up! We're Finding Our Comedic Voice with Alison Leiby

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen and Alison chat comedy career beginnings and staying true to your voice.

Buckel Up! We’re Balancing Creativity, Family and the Timing of it All with Zoey Martinson

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen and Zoey talk about the "right time" to start a family while nurturing a career in directing, and break down the path her film, "The Fisherman," took from short to award-winning feature.

Buckel Up! We're Falling in Love with TV With Hilarie Holt

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen and Hilarie gush over the TV shows that shaped them, and fighting the compare, and despair mindset.

Simple Modern — The Buckel Up! team AND Hilarie couldn’t live without this cup to keep us hydrated through the day! Available at most major retailers