Intermission

Episode 57

Roman Molino Dunn is a film composer and Billboard-charting music producer (Electropoint). His film and TV composing work includes The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez (HBO), Huracán (HBO), Snakehead (Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions), a #1 Netflix film Ai Love You (Netflix), Animals of America's National Parks (Disney+/NatGeo), Anora (Palme d’Ora winner), Wild Babies of America's National Parks (Disney+/NatGeo), Ru Paul’s Drag Race All Stars (Paramount+), Red Rocket (A24), Kid Correspondent (Participant, Youtube Originals), and The Card Counter (Schrader/ Scorsese/Focus Features).Roman's Website

Episode 56

R.H. Norman is an independent writer, director, and editor whose work includes Afghanistan War drama, "Hajji", starring Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead) and Dayo Okeniyi (Hunger Games), and "Gusano", a short film written and directed by R.H. under Werner Herzog's supervision in Cuba. He also works alongside his filmmaking partner & wife, Micheline Pitt.You can keep up with him on his Instagram

Episode 55

Werewolves directed by Steven C. Miller is out in theaters December 6th. Lean more about the movie and buy tickets here & keep up with Steven on his Instagram. Official Trailer HERE#WEREWOLVES

Episode 54

Jet (otherwise known as badcherry777) is a DJ and tattoo artist. You can follow her on Instagram to keep up with her work.

Episode 53

Felix, a grandson of storytellers who introduced him to visceral, existential tales, is a self-taught writer and director. Born and raised in Southern California, his career began with an experimental theater company on Compton Avenue, where he developed his unorthodox approach to language, image, and sound. After earning his Bachelor of Arts at USC on a full athletic scholarship, Felix's debut short film, Panorama, became Oscar-Qualified for the 95th Academy Awards in the Best Live Action Short Film category. Outside of film, he has directed viral music videos and commercials for renowned artists and brands alongside his production collective, The Sunflower Pictures. In Spring 2025, he will begin production on his debut feature film, described as a Mexican folktale set in Los Angeles. For Felix, filmmaking isn't just about telling a story—it's about finding new ways to look at the world we thought we knew.

Episode 52

Sam is CEO of Pressman Film where he combines his long-standing relationships with investors, talent, and industry insiders with a knowledge of independent financing to lead the company into an exciting era of continued growth and innovation. Before assuming the role of CEO, Sam worked under his father Ed Pressman on Werner Herzog’s BAD LIEUTENANT, Matt Brown’s THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY, Barry Levinson’s PATERNO. With a deep reverence for his father’s contributions to independent cinema and a firm commitment to carrying on the Pressman penchant for storytelling, Sam approaches his role as producer with a sense of humility and a fierce determination to create films that honor the company’s legacy.

Episode 51

Hallie Meyers-Shyer is a screenwriter and director. In 2017, she made her directorial debut, HOME AGAIN, starring Reese Witherspoon. Meyers-Shyer grew up in Los Angeles and attended The New School in Manhattan and The University of Southern California’s Writing for Screen and Television Program. Later this year, her second feature, GOODRICH, starring Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis is currently in theaters nationwide. Hallie currently resides in Los Angeles where she is working on her next feature film.

Episode 50

Al Warren is an actor and director known for Dogleg, Bar Snakes, Dream Scenario (starring Nicolas Cage, by Kristoffer Borgli), & Former Cult Member Hears Music For The First Time (Borgli). In his late teens and early twenties, Al was a touring drummer for various bands. There's a dedicated cult following of Al's prank calls, which he releases under the moniker "Allanne". Al studied with William Alderson at the Alderson Acting Studio in Los Angeles and now leads the Shape Actor's Workshop in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Al Warren on IMDB

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Episode 49

Ethan Berger debuts his first film The Line, starring Alex Wolff, Halle Bailey, Lewis Pullman, and Angus Cloud in one of his final performances, is set for a theatrical release on October 18 from Utopia. The film, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2023 boldly tackles its theme of blind adherence to tradition as told through the lens of a fictional college fraternity.Born in L.A., Ethan Berger started his career as an editor before transitioning to writing and directing commercials. He's made nationally televised spots for brands like Jordan Brand and Stella Artois and web spots for Nike and Intel. He was a writer and a producer on the 8-part mini-series "More Than an Athlete" for ESPN, chronicling the rise of LeBron James, Mav Carter, Rich Paul, and Randy Mims.Next, he will direct a film adaptation of 2018's critically acclaimed novel Early Work by Andrew Martin who he co-wrote the screenplay with.

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Episode 48

Ian McDonald is a writer, director, and educator from Portland, Maine. His screenplay for the upcoming Netflix movie Woman of the Hour (f/k/a Rodney and Sheryl) landed him on The Black List and stars Anna Kendrick who also makes her directorial debut. He previously wrote and directed the indie feature Some Freaks. He’s also set up projects with Amazon, Anonymous Content, and Makeready.As a playwright, McDonald’s plays have been produced or developed by Playwrights Horizon, Theatre Masters, Walking Shadow Theatre Co., The Portland Stage Co., The Skylight Theatre Co., The Eagle Project, Moving Arts Theatre Co., The Blank Theatre, The Veritas Ensemble, American Repertory Theatre, The Great Plaines Theatre Conference, American Theatre for Higher Education, and The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, among other places.He is the recipient of The Edward Albee Foundation Fellowship, a MacDowell Fellowship, The Clauder Competition's Gold Prize, and a Playwriting Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Ian received his BA in English Literature from Loyola Marymount University, and his MFA in Playwriting from Brown University, where he also taught. Other plays include The Boy Who LIved Forever, The Vikings Of Munjoy Hill, In The Boneyard, The Sexual Life Of Savages, Lone Wolf Blues, and Tot!

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