The Directors Series Podcast

The Directors Series Podcast

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The Directors Series Podcast episodes

  • Quentin Tarantino - Postmodern Pulp

    This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT examines the films and career of director Quentin Tarantino, covering his pair of 90's zeitgeist-defining films, PULP FICTION (1994) and JACKIE BROWN (1997).

     

    Join our Patreon for exclusive access to the rest of the Quentin Tarantino archive: patreon.com/directorsseries  

     

    Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.  

     

    Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com

    Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios

    About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com

    About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    44 min
  • Stanley Kubrick - The Master Works

    This episode from THE DIRECTORS SERIES VAULT examines the films and career of director Stanley Kubrick, covering the string of groundbreaking features that solidified his reputation as a master filmmaker: 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968), A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971), BARRY LYNDON (1975). THE SHINING (1980)

     

    To access the rest of the Stanley Kubrick archive, check out our Patreon - patreon.com/directorsseries  

     

    Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.  

    Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com

    Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios

    About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com

    About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

     

    50 min
  • Sofia Coppola - Captive Hearts

    CAPTIVE HEARTS is the second chapter of THE DIRECTORS SERIES' examination into the films and career of director Sofia Coppola, covering her twin portraits of melancholy in isolation, LOST IN TRANSLATION (2003) and MARIE ANTOINETTE (2006). 

     

    To access the rest of the Sofia Coppola archive in our Directors Series Vault, check out our Patreon! patreon.com/directorsseries

     

    Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a multimedia show hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.

     

    Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com

    Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA

    Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios

    About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com

    About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    29 min
  • Kelly Reichardt's Feminine Frontiers

    This episode of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST examines Kelly Reichardt's singular viewpoint on the archetypes and lived realities of the American West. Host Cameron Beyl breaks down three of Reichardt's films — FIRST COW, MEEK'S CUTOFF, and CERTAIN WOMEN — in a bid to navigate the rich-counter history behind our national frontier myths.

     

    FOLLOW THE HOST - Find Cameron on Instagram

    Instagram: @cameronbeyl

    For more, check out @filmfrontierstudios on Instagram and Youtube.

    30 min
  • Martin Scorsese's Grit & Glamor

    Jump into The Directors Series Vault with this fifth episode of our multi-part documentary series on Martin Scorsese, covering his career-defining crime drama TAXI DRIVER (1976) and NEW YORK, NEW YORK (1977)-- the ambitious modern musical that threw his turbulent rise into a harrowing tailspin.

     

    Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a multimedia show hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.

     

    Find more videos, articles and podcasts at: www.thedirectorsseries.com

    Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6jdHrr81r1Txb3UtGnfdA

    Follow FilmFrontier on Instagram: @filmfrontierstudios

    About FilmFrontier: www.filmfrontierstudios.com

    About Cameron Beyl: www.cameronbeyl.com

    28 min
  • Podcast Update/LA Wildfire Resources

    We are devastated by the tremendous loss our community is facing. Thank you to the brave first responders and to the volunteers, donators, and community. In this post you can find resources to get help or to help where needed, along with an update for the show moving forward.

    We love you Los Angeles.

    Resources: 

    The Mutual Aid L.A. Network: info for shelters, animal centers, donations, & volunteer.

    http://tiny.cc/malan-fire
     

    Y.M.C.A. of Metropolitan L.A.: info essential items for families donations.

    https://www.ymcala.org/community-response

    World Central Kitchen Charity Group: is providing meals to emergency workers & anyone affected. Direct Donations here:

    donate.wck.org

    L.A. Regional Food Bank: accepting financial & essential items, as well as volunteers

    lafoodbank.org

    Save The Children: essential child supplies

    savethechildren.org

    Hollywood Food Coalition: accepting volunteers

    https://hofoco.org/volunteering-about/ Be sure to sign up online!

    L.A. Legal Aid Foundation

    lafla.org

    Immediate Emergency Housing Assistance provided by 211LA and Airbnb:

    211LA.org

    Mental Health Resources:

    Call or text 988, or reach out to Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 at 800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746

     

     

    3 min
  • SHORT CUTS: Christmastime In The City

    Join host Cameron Beyl as he dives into the archives of The Directors Series to bring together three special segments highlighting films that use the backdrop of New York City at Christmastime. Let the bitter cold of Inside Llewyn Davis, the twinkling mystery of Eyes Wide Shut, and the dry comedy of A Very Murray Christmas lead you into the holiday season!

     

    Check out the video version of this podcast at filmfrontierstudios on Youtube. 

     

    For more, check out @filmfrontierstudios on Instagram.

    35 min
  • Guillermo del Toro's Dark Fairy Tales

    This episode of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST examines Guillermo Del Toro’s embrace of fairy tales and gothic literature within his storytelling. From his breakout take on vampirism with CRONOS to his foray into stop-motion animation with PINOCCHIO, host Cameron Beyl explores the evocative ways in which Del Toro is able to blend the whimsical with the grotesque to find the beauty in the darkest corners of our psyche.

     

    Follow the show: @filmfrontierstudios
    Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube:    / @filmfrontierstudios
    39 min
  • Michael Mann's Digital Canvas
    This second episode of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST examines Michael Mann’s adoption of digital technology into his filmmaking and storytelling. Covering his run of features from 2001’s ALI to 2023’s FERRARI, host Cameron Beyl explores how Mann has pioneered the use of digital video while fashioning a unique style that embraces the format’s strengths and shortcomings.
     
    Follow the show: @thedirectorsseriesofficial
    Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube:    / @filmfrontierstudios
    45 min
  • Barry Jenkins' Compassionate Regionalism

    The first episode of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST examines the work of director Barry Jenkins through the lens of empathy and regionalism, showing how the spaces that surround us play an integral role in shaping who we become.

     

    Follow the show: @thedirectorsseriesofficial

    Follow FilmFrontier on Youtube:    / @filmfrontierstudios  

    43 min

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The Directors Series Podcast dives deep into the craft and careers of influential filmmakers, while aiming to further the mission of increasing media literacy and inspiring the next generation of…