The Making Of Podcast

The Making of Only Living Pickpocket In New York | The Making Of Podcast

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This week on The Making Of, we’re taking a behind-the-scenes look at The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, a new crime thriller starring John Turturro, Steve Buscemi, Jamie Lee Curtis, Giancarlo Esposito, and Tatiana Maslany. Joining us for a special conversation are writer/director Noah Segan, cinematographer Sam Levy, costume designer Cailey Breneman, and production designer Rocio Gimenez.

The Making Of Live at Screamfest | The Making Of Podcast

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In this episode of The Making Of, recorded live at the Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Hollywood in October 2026, host Michael Valinsky moderates an engaging conversation with cinematographers Lowell A. Meyer (Other Mommy, Knock at the Cabin, Tuner) and James Kniest (Annabelle, The Haunting of Bly Manor).

The Making of Primetime | The Making Of Podcast

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Guest: Daniel Garber ACE

In this episode, we welcome Daniel Garber ACE, editor of the new A24 film Primetime, directed by Lance Oppenheim and starring Robert Pattinson. In our conversation, Daniel shares his journey into filmmaking, his approach to storytelling through editing, and the making of Primetime.

The Making of SOULM8TE | The Making Of Podcast

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The Making of Futurama | The Making Of Podcast

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The Making of MAYDAY | The Making Of Podcast

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Guest: John Francis Daley

In this episode of The Making Of, we’re joined by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the writer-director team behind Vacation, Game Night, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, to go behind the scenes of their latest film, Apple TV’s MAYDAY, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh.

The Making of The Last Sunrise | The Making Of Podcast

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In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Carlson Young to discuss her latest feature, The Last Sunrise, and her evolution from actor to director. Carlson reflects on her early years in front of the camera, including Scream: The TV Series and Emily in Paris, and how those experiences shaped her instincts as a filmmaker.

The Making of PBS Kids | The Making Of Podcast

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Guest: Sara DeWitt

In this episode, we welcome Sara DeWitt, SVP & GM of PBS KIDS and Education, for a wide-ranging conversation about her background and career, her leadership role at PBS KIDS, and the organization’s mission to educate and inspire children nationwide. We discuss current and back-to-school programming, supporting early literacy, and how PBS KIDS is navigating funding challenges while continuing its educational mission.

The Making of LION (2026) | The Making Of Podcast

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Guest: Sophie Darlington ASC

In this episode, we welcome Sophie Darlington ASC, an award-winning cinematographer whose remarkable career has taken her around the world capturing wildlife and the natural world. In our conversation, she takes us behind the scenes of LION, sharing how she filmed the documentary over the course of four years in the wild, and what went into bringing the Jon Favreau–executive-produced project to life.

The Making of A Most Atrocious Thing (2024) | The Making Of Podcast

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In this episode, we welcome co-directors Christian Hurley and Ben Oliphint, and producer Matt Wassong—the filmmakers behind the horror feature A Most Atrocious Thing, made for just $8,000 and ultimately landing distribution on Tubi and other platforms. In our conversation, the team shares the inspiration behind the film, writing it during the pandemic, shooting the feature on a shoestring budget, and navigating its evolving post-production process.

The Making of Widows Bay (2026) | The Making Of Podcast

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In this episode, we welcome the creative team behind the 19-time Emmy-nominated Apple TV series Widow’s Bay—cinematographer Christian Sprenger ASC, editor Isaac Hagy ACE, and production sound mixer Kevin S. Parker. In our conversation, Christian, Isaac, and Kevin take us behind the scenes of the series, sharing how they helped create its distinctive blend of horror, comedy, mystery, and character.

The Making of Other Mommy (2026) with DP Lowell A. Meyer | The Making Of Podcast

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Guest: DP Lowell A. Meyer

In this episode, we welcome Lowell A. Meyer, cinematographer of Other Mommy, Tuner, Knock at the Cabin, Thunder Road, and the Apple TV+ series Servant. In our conversation, Lowell shares his early inspirations, his journey to becoming a feature film cinematographer, and about the making of Tuner and Other Mommy.

The Making of I Love Boosters (2026) with DP Natasha Braier ASC, ADF | The Making Of Podcast

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Guest: DP Natasha Braier ASC

In this episode, we welcome Natasha Braier ASC, ADF, the cinematographer behind acclaimed films such as She Said, Honey Boy, The Neon Demon, Gloria Bell, and I Love Boosters. In our conversation, Natasha shares her journey from her roots in Argentina to building a career in Los Angeles, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of I Love Boosters, directed by Boots Riley.

The Making of Color Book with DP Nik Summerer, ASC | The Making Of Podcast

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Guest: DP Nik Summerer

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Nik Summerer, ASC, best known for his work on the critically acclaimed series Dark, as well as 1899 and the feature film Color Book, now streaming on Netflix. In our conversation, Nik shares his journey into cinematography, reflecting on his influences and the path that led him behind the camera.

The Making of Dear Upstairs Neighbors with Connie He and Márcia Mayer | The Making Of Podcast

5K views · 3mo ago · 24:05

In this episode, we welcome director Connie He and Google DeepMind’s Márcia Mayer to discuss the making of Dear Upstairs Neighbor, which premiered at the Tribeca Festival in June. Connie and Márcia, both Pixar alumni, embarked on a creative journey to explore how emerging technologies could help bring Connie’s artistic vision to life.