Making Westerns with Travis Mills

In this episode, I talk with acclaimed French cinematographer Steeven Petitteville, who I worked with on the new Western TERROR ON THE PRAIRIE. 

We discuss everything from his background to his days in the camera department on films directed by the likes of Jean Pierre Jeunet and Alejandro Inarittu to his first jobs as a DP on movies such as THE VEIL with Jessica Alba and, of course, working together last year in Montana. Steeven shares great insights for cast and crew about how a DP thinks and works. I hope you enjoy our conversation. 

You can follow Steeven's work on Instagram @steevendop

In this episode, I talk with Casting Director David Guglielmo about the casting process. He provides a lot of great insight for actors and filmmakers, along with stories about working on fantastic films such as Standoff at Sparrow Creek and VFW. We also discuss David's directing work on films such as No Way to Live (available on Tubi) and his love of Film Noir/pulp literature. Finally, we talk about working together on the new Western Terror on the Prairie which can be seen exclusively on the Daily Wire. 

I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can follow David on instagram at @davidaguglielmo

In the second half of my conversation with German action star Matthias Hues, we discuss working together on two new Westerns, Assault on Rio Bravo and Terror on the Prairie starring Gina Carano. We share stories of working with Russian actor Alexander Nevsky, collaborating with producers Dallas Sonnier and Amanda Presmyk, and much more! Matthias also reveals details on the Western he's planning to produce and star in, Kinski Unleashed. 

I hope you enjoy the conversation. 

Listen to part one of my conversation with German actor Matthias Hues, known for his long career as an action movie star. We discuss his origins and working on the cult classic, Dark Angel with Dolph Lundgren. Matthias shares his concept a sequel and insights about working in and out of Hollywood for decades. 

Listen to my interview with Brian Christensen, a stunt coordinator and performer who I had the honor to work with this past year on the new Western, Terror on the Prairie. Don't miss the first preview for that film making its debut tomorrow night at 7pm MTN, Thursday Feb. 10th, on The Daily Wire's YouTube channel! 

Brian and I discuss his long history in the business, the craft of being a stunt performer, and his experience working with actors like Tommy Lee Jones, Mark Wahlberg, and John Travolta. He shares some great stories and insights. We also discuss our experience working together last year on the Dallas Sonnier-produced Terror on the Prairie, starring Gina Carano. 

My interview with Academy Award winning makeup artist Jeff Dawn continues as we discuss his collaboration on 19 movies with Arnold Schwarzenegger, the way the film industry has changed over time, and our first experience working together for the new Western Terror on the Prairie, starring Gina Carano and produced by Dallas Sonnier. 

Please forgive the audio issues as this interview was recorded remotely and I am still getting used to this podcast format.

If you have any questions, please reach me via email at [email protected]

For the first episode in our new podcast series, I interview Academy Award winning makeup artist Jeff Dawn. I had the honor to work with Jeff on the upcoming Western Terror on the Prairie starring Gina Garano from producer Dallas Sonnier. 

In part one of our conversation, Jeff and I discuss his family's incredible legacy in the movie business and his insight into the craft of being makeup artist. Part two will be coming soon! Please forgive the audio issues as this interview was recorded remotely and I am still getting used to this podcast format. 

If you have any questions, please reach me via email at [email protected]

Hello listeners and happy new year. I have a special announcement. This year, I’m rebooting our podcast with a new series. It’s called Making Westerns with Travis Mills. I’ll be exploring the Western genre and overall filmmaking process through special guest interviews with producers, makeup artists, stunt coordinators, actors among many other industry professionals. We will release a new episode every month. This new podcast is produced by 5J Media and brought to you by Running Wild Films.

Weekly update for the 12 Westerns in 12 Months project by Travis Mills of Running Wild Films. This is the audio from the Facebook live video posted on May 3, 2020. Follow the project on Facebook at https://facebook.com/12westerns/.

Edited by Sadie Hebert. Music by Rafael Krux.

Weekly update for the 12 Westerns in 12 Months project by Travis Mills of Running Wild Films. This is the audio from the Facebook live video posted on April 26, 2020. Follow the project on Facebook at https://facebook.com/12westerns/.

Edited by Sadie Hebert. Music by Rafael Krux.