The WIFT Austin Podcast
The WIFT Austin Podcast is the podcast for all things women and film and television and media. Bringing you in depth interviews with dynamic women in the film, TV and media industries, plus movie reviews, member spotlights and entertainment news to keep you endlessly entertained and informed.
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For all podcast inquiries, please email podcast@wiftaustin.com.
Tune in and subscribe on Spotify!
For all podcast inquiries, please email podcast@wiftaustin.com.
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EP 101 with Melanie YonksMelanie is the Education and Outreach Director for EarthxFilm, an eco-film and media impact festival whose aim is to turn awareness through art and media into action and impact. Melanie has also served as a Board Member for WIFTI, WIFT US, WIFT Dallas, and WIFT Austin.
Tune in as she discusses the importance of supporting and encouraging one another, especially as women, and the belief that everyone should be given an opportunity to work in the film, TV, and media industries. |
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EP 101 with Kat CandlerKat is an award winning writer, director, producer, and showrunner.
Tune in as she talks about studying film in order to be the best teacher for her students. |
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EP 103 with Meghan RossMeghan is director, writer, producer, comedienne and Head of Creator Success at Seed&Spark.
Tune in as she discusses inclusivity in film, and how she made sure that her project starred all women and women of color! |
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EP 104 with Chelsea HernandezChelsea is a Mexican-American filmmaker based in ATX, and an award winning PBS television and documentary producer.
Tune in as she talks about the lack of representation in the Latino community. |
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EP 105 with Emily BestEmily is the director, founder and CEO of Seed&Spark.
Tune in as she talks about the similarities between social media and streaming algorithms. |
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EP 106 with Angela MerylAngela is a veteran stuntwoman and actor. She has done stunt work for Vanessa Williams, Halle Berry and Beyoncé. She has also acted in projects such as Bones, The Young and the Restless, and Supergirl.
Tune in as she talks stunt terms, martial arts, and more. |
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EP 107 SXSW RecapThe WIFT Austin team reviews their 2021 SXSW virtual experience.
Tune in as Summer Heart, Samantha Rae Lopez and Marisa Mirabal of WIFT Austin give their honest reviews of this year's films and what they really thought of SXSW going virtual this year. |
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EP 108 with Holly HerrickHolly is the Head of Film & Creative Media at Austin Film Society. Since joining AFS in 2012, she has helped establish their first ever 2-screen art house theater, the AFS Cinema, and the expansion of Austin Film Society’s film exhibition and artist services programs.
Tune in as she discusses her passion for fellow artists, film festival grants, and how she came to work at AFS. |
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EP 109 with Jennifer HutchinsJennifer is the founder of All Entertainment Business networking group. She has been producing hit shows, and distributing film & high-profile branded content for over a decade including over 200 episodes of television for ABC, CBS, CNN, A&E, Spike, TLC, Syfy, Discovery, Speed, and NatGeo.
Tune in as she talks about why she funded All Entertainment Business and about the importance of empowering one another in the industry. |
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EP 110 with Beth SepkoBeth has been casting in her home state of Texas for over 20 years. With credits in film, television, commercials, music videos, and digital media, Beth has hundreds of productions under her belt. She is an active member of the Casting Society of America, a former board member for the Austin Film Society and Reel Women as well as a current participant on the Advisory Board of SXSW.
Tune in as she talks about the benefits of opening up casting calls to include more gender fluid actors, as well as actors with physical or developmental disabilities. |