On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich hosts an insightful conversation with Oscar-winning costume designer Deborah L. Scott. Known for her work on iconic films like E.T., Heat, and Back to the Future, Deborah discussed her storied career, the evolving role of digital costume design in film, and the impact of technology and social media on the awards season. She shares personal anecdotes from her Oscar-winning work on Titanic and the challenges faced in the production of the Avatar films.

Show Notes:

(02:03) Introducing Deborah L. Scott

(03:10) Deborah's Titanic Experience

(04:57) Impact of Social Media on Awards

(12:39) Avatar: A New Frontier in Costume Design

(21:31) Evaluating Costume Design in Film

(22:53) Challenges and Preferences in Costume Design

(25:35) Mentoring Young Designers

(26:46) Lightning Round with Deborah L. Scott

(29:17) FYCit Field Agent Report with Tony Miros

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: Deborah L. Scott - Oscar-Winning Costume Designer

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

Produced by Spellbinder Media

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On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich delves into the intricacies of predicting awards season with Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter's Executive Editor for Awards. We dive into why he’s been dubbed an 'awards oracle' as Scott explains his methodology for creating the Feinberg Forecast, the influence of various factors on Oscar predictions, and the changing dynamics within the Academy. Additionally, the episode features an analysis of how a global voting body and the rise of streaming platforms are impacting awards and broader industry trends.

Show Notes:

(02:57) Introducing Scott Feinberg

(03:50) Scott Feinberg on Awards Season

(04:41) Predicting the Oscars

(09:11) Factors Influencing Oscar Predictions

(12:36) The Impact of Academy Changes

(24:04) Netflix and the Oscars

(26:57) The Oscars Telecast and Ratings

(30:21) Future of Award Season

(32:32) Lightning Round: Quick Questions with Scott Feinberg

(37:03) FYC Field Agent Tony Meros Reports from New York

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: Scott Feinberg - Executive Editor (Awards), The Hollywood Reporter

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

Produced by Spellbinder Media

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In this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich speaks with director and producer Vanessa Hope about the grassroots awards campaign for her documentary, Invisible Nation. They discuss navigating a challenging festival circuit and the strategy as independent filmmakers behind the doc’s Oscar push. Vanessa also shared her experience gaining unparalleled access to politicians in Taiwan, her filmmaking journey, and how the Academy Awards remain the gold standard across the globe.

Show Notes:

(00:34) Latest Awards News

(01:46) Conversation with Vanessa Hope Begins

(03:50) Self Distributing the Documentary

(07:16) Hiring an Awards Publicist

(09:06) Devising a Screening Strategy

(15:08) Vanessa Hope's Filmmaking Journey

(23:31) Grassroots Awards Campaign Insights

(26:53) Lightning Round Questions

(28:54) FYC Field Agent Tony Miros Reports from New York

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: Vanessa Hope - Director & Producer, Invisible Nation

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

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This episode of The Season podcast, hosted by Ryland Aldrich, features a deep dive discussion with Jason Deadrich, CEO of Vision Media, about the evolution of screener distribution and the impact of technology on awards season campaigns. It covers the transition from physical to digital screeners, the role of secure digital media, and how they plan to use their platform, Screener Passport, to create the best possible user experience for awards voters and film aficionados at large.

Show Notes:

(03:43) The Role of Mailing Houses in Hollywood

(06:26) Transition to Digital Screeners

(09:20) Challenges in Screener Distribution

(16:31) Future of Screener Technology

(18:25) Email Marketing in Awards Campaigns

(20:43) Vision Media's Unique Approach

(22:50) Relaunching Screener Passport

(28:12) Insights on Awards Tech

(31:26) Emerging Technologies in Awards

(33:34) Lightning Round with Jason Dedrich

(36:55) Tony Miros' FYCit Fie

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: Jason Deadrich - CEO, Vision Media

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

Produced by Spellbinder Media

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In this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich interviews Jenni McCormick, the Executive Director of the American Cinema Editors (ACE). They discuss the upcoming 75th Eddie Awards, the importance of recognizing various film editing categories, and how ACE has evolved over the years to stay current with industry trends. In addition, Jenni shares ACE’s initiatives to grow the next generation of film editors with programs locally and globally to offer mentorship and education opportunities.

Show Notes:

(00:36) Latest Headlines from the Awards Circuit

(02:24) Conversation with Jenni McCormick Begins

(03:51) Jenni McCormick on the Evolution of the Eddie Awards

(06:53) ACE's Blue Ribbon Committee and Voting Guidelines

(17:23) Behind the Scenes of the Eddie Awards Ceremony

(21:43) Supporting the Editing Community

(22:49) The Role of ACE in Editing Globally

(24:06) The Impact and Evolution of EditFest

(27:03) ACE's Internship Program Expansion

(28:32) Lightning Round: Fun and Quick Questions

(30:59) FYCit Field Agent Report with Tony Miros

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: Jenni McCormick - Executive Director, American Cinema Editors (ACE)

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

Produced by Spellbinder Media

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In this episode of The Season podcast, host Ryland Aldrich sits down with John Griffiths, Executive Director of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics and Producer of the Dorian Awards. Together, they explore the origins of the Dorian Awards and GALECA's mission to honor diverse voices in entertainment. The conversation delves into the unique challenges queer voices face in a media landscape with shrinking opportunities for sustainable careers. From the strides made to the work that lies ahead, Ryland and John consider what the future holds for GALECA and the ongoing pursuit of authentic representation in entertainment journalism. 

Show Notes:

(00:38) Latest Awards Circuit Headlines

(02:14) Introducing Jon Griffiths

(03:28) The Origins of the Dorian Awards

(09:31) Unique Categories and Gender Neutrality

(14:02) Future of the Dorian Awards and GALECA’s Advocacy

(21:58) Lightning Round with John Griffiths

(24:24) FYC Field Agent Tony Miros' Busy Week

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: John Griffiths - Executive Director, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics & Producer, Dorian Awards

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

Produced by Spellbinder Media

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In this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich sits down with Delphine Figueras, General Manager of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), and Stephen Pizzello, Editor-in-Chief of American Cinematographer magazine. They delve into the ASC’s influential role in awards season, exploring how their work champions cinematography as an art form. From initiatives like Clubhouse Conversations to their contributions to the ASC Awards, Delphine and Stephen share insights on celebrating the craft. They also discuss the Camerimage Film Festival’s impact in spotlighting exceptional cinematography along the awards trail.

Show Notes:

(02:46) Balancing Professional and Personal Lives

(04:40) The Role of Clubhouse Conversations

(11:07) Impact of American Cinematographer Magazine

(15:16) ASC Awards and Their Significance

(20:03) Camerimage International Film Festival Insights

(22:55) Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions

(27:37) Tony Miros: FYC Field Agent Insights

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: Delphine Figueras - General Manager, ASC & Stephen Pizzello - Editor-in-Chief, American Cinematographer Magazine

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

Produced by Spellbinder Media

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In this episode, host Ryland Aldrich sits down with Christina Routhier, the Executive Director of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, to explore the festival's evolution over the past two decades. Christina shares how the festival has grown from a platform for SCAD students into a key stop on the awards season circuit, thanks to a conscious effort to position it as a special event for industry insiders and awards voters. She recounts the early challenges of building relationships with studios and agencies, the festival's unique connection to the vibrant SCAD student body, and the personal pride she feels in seeing Savannah-screened films go on to awards success. 

Show Notes:

(2:56) Christina Routhier on the Busy Festival Season

(3:44) The Origins and Mandate of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival

(4:42) The Festival's Shift Towards the Awards Circuit

(7:25) Initial Challenges Convincing Studios and Agencies

(9:11) The Booking Process and Evaluating Potential Films

(13:35) Pride in Seeing SCAD Students Succeed at the Awards

(14:24) The Festival's Focus on Education and Industry Panels

(19:25) Lightning Round Questions

(20:49) FYCit Field Agent Tony Miros

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: Christina Routhier - Senior Executive Director SCAD Film Festival

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

Produced by Spellbinder Media

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In this week's episode of The Season, we sit down with Emmy and VES Award-winning visual effects supervisor Eric Durst. Eric shares his journey through some of the most iconic projects in film and television, from working on Bong Joon-ho's Snowpiercer to his award-winning work on the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial. He also reflects on the evolving landscape of VFX campaigning and takes us behind the scenes of the VFX Bake-Off process. Eric offers a unique insider perspective on the world of visual effects and awards season.

Show Notes:

(00:35) Awards Season Headlines

(02:29) Introducing Eric Durst

(05:03) The Art of VFX Presentation

(07:04) First Major Contenders and Lessons Learned

(10:11) Evolution of VFX and Awards Campaigns

(14:36) Working with Visionary Directors

(16:37) Behind the Scenes of Snowpiercer

(21:24) The Battle of Bong Joon-ho vs. Harvey Weinstein

(23:41) FYC Season and the VFX Perspective

(28:34) Tony Miros' Weekly Awards Circuit Update

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: Eric Durst - Award-Winning VFX Supervisor

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

Produced by Spellbinder Media

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In this episode of The Season, we’re joined by Ray Costa, a Film & TV Music Awards Strategist who has shaped award-winning campaigns for over 30 years. Ray has worked with artists like Billie Eilish, Elton John, and Lady Gaga, crafting unconventional strategies to get their music in front of voters. He shares his unique approach, from organizing one-of-a-kind events to navigating the emotional highs and lows of awards season. Ray dives into the thrill of victories, the sting of setbacks, and how taking risks has been key to his long-term success. With decades of experience, Ray offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a winning campaign.

Show Notes:

(00:44) Awards Season News Roundup

(02:46) Interview with Ray Costa Begins

(04:14) Ray Costa's Journey in Music Publicity

(09:50) Innovative Campaign Strategies

(15:09) The Ups and Downs of Award Campaigns

(16:54) Lightning Round

(20:32) Tony Miros: FYCit Field Agent

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: Ray Costa - Film & TV Music Awards Strategist

FYCit Field Agent: Tony Miros @tonymiros

Produced by Spellbinder Media

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