🎙️ Episode 404: Kyra Knox — Directing with Purpose

In this episode of One Oh! One, we sit down with Kyra Knox, an award-winning director and documentarian whose bold, authentic storytelling challenges the status quo.

Kyra shares her journey from navigating producing her documentary, Bad things Happen in Philadelphia, to carving out space for underrepresented voices in mainstream media. She opens up about the emotional labor of truth-telling, the power of representation, and the behind-the-scenes realities of indie filmmaking.

🔹 Building a career with purpose
🔹 Filming with community at the center
🔹 Balancing activism with artistry
🔹 Advice for emerging filmmakers

🎬 Whether you're a storyteller, creative, or simply curious about the heart of filmmaking, this episode is for you.

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This week on One Oh! One, we’re joined by legendary acting coach to the A-listers, Ivana Chubbuck. In this fascinating episode, we explore the latest edition of her groundbreaking book, The Power of the Actor, and take a deep dive into her philosophy that lead her to define the Chubbuck Technique—a method that empowers actors by channeling their personal drive and a character’s desire to win.

Ivana has taught workshops around the globe and worked with stars like Halle Berry, Beyoncé, Gal Gadot, Charlize Theron, Aubrey Plaza and Brad Pitt. She’s the real deal: a master teacher, mentor, and fierce advocate for creatives.

In part 2 of this new conversation with this Hulu DocuSeries team, Kate and Meredith dive into the fascinating production and post-production process and explore how the crew navigated multiple locations, diverse sources, and an incredible volume of archival footage. We also uncover how an unexpected twist during production shifted the series' trajectory.

Dive into the behind-the-scenes world of Hulu’s powerful new docuseries, Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae. In Part 1, we sit down with director Yvonne Russo, along with executive producers Amy Kaufman and Caroline Waterlow, to explore the journey of bringing this compelling story to life.

From the challenges of development to the importance of authenticity and conviction, this episode unpacks the creative process like never before.

This week's episode of One Oh! One is with the one and only Michael Cooke, Director & Cinematographer. We just love everything about Mike, from his vivacious energy to the way he speaks about doing what he loves. Inspired by photography at a young age, Mike got his start in the industry after receiving his degree from SCAD. He's worked on everything from commercial work to narrative to documentary. He's become extraordinarily successful, so we will be following him for years to come. Sorry peeps, he's booked up all summer.

Oppensnoozer? Barbie'zzz? Kate and Meredith discuss the latest group of movies up for awards this season.

Full podcast episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website!

This episode's guest provides a perspective that is important to share. Maureen Ryan has been a film and television critic, writer and reporter for various publications, including Huffington Post and the Chicago Tribune. From 2015 to 2018, Maureen was the chief TV critic for Variety, and now she is currently a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. Maureen’s New York Times Best Seller, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity and a Call for Change in Hollywood, is a book that has forever changed the way we view our industry. Maureen’s tenure, coupled with her unwavering quest for truth, spotlights the bad behavior that plagues the industry, exposes a variety of myths that many industry pros view as gospel and offers a glimpse into a path for redemption and change. Do not miss this episode.

Kate and Meredith are definitely fan-girling over here. We love Patty Lin, not to mention we are HUGE fans of Judd Apatow's Freaks and Geeks. Reading her newly released book, End Credits, we fell in love with her and her writing style. She is a former TV writer and producer whose credits include Freaks and Geeks, Friends, Desperate Housewives, and Breaking Bad. She has also written pilots for Fox, CBS, and Nickelodeon. In this episode, we discuss not only Patty's book, but her experiences writing for TV shows, and what should change in the industry. We break down exactly what it's like to be a screenwriter on a network TV show. Follow her @virtualpattylin.

We're very excited to introduce you all to Alex Creswick, an intimacy coordinator and film producer based in Los Angeles. The conversations have only begun when it comes to having an advocate on set for intimacy and nudity. Alex's healthy perspective on how they go about their job in the industry is refreshing and something we all should strive to replicate. Comfortability on set will always lead to finer art.

Season 3 kicks off with Actor, Voice Actor, and long time friend of One Oh! One, Jason Griffith. In this episode, we learn the nuances of being a voice actor, what to expect when going for auditions, and what loop groups are all about. Jason shares his experiences in life, career, and of course his love of Richard Kind. Join us; you'll be glad you did.