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Making Media Now, presented by Filmmakers Collaborative and hosted by Michael Azevedo, is a podcast dedicated to presenting informative and enlightening conversations with creators of all stripes--filmmakers, writers, directors, editors, technical experts--about their process, their vision, their joys and challenges. Listen in to meet visionaries crafting media in a range of genres and for the full spectrum of distribution platforms.
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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Filmmaker Peter Yost Uncovers "Nazi Town, USA"
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
On this episode of Making Media Now, host Michael Azevedo speaks with documentary filmmaker Peter Yost, whose film, "Nazi Town, USA" uncovers the unsettling story of Nazi sympathizers on American soil.
The discussion navigates through America's history in the '20s and '30s - the polarized political climate, the dominant ideologies, and prominent American figures like Henry Ford and Charles Lindbergh, whose influence kindled such anti-Semitic movements. Around this era, the terrifyingly real German-American Bund fearlessly demonstrated a blend of American ideals with swastikas, exemplifying a racially divided America.
A dive into the profoundly extraordinary acts of the Bund includes running Nazi camps and parades in front of Jewish homes, casting a shadow over the interpretation of patriotism. This gripping exploration of an almost forgotten part of American history unveils its lasting influences and the issues our society continues to grapple with today.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
"Frontline" Producers of the Oscar-WINNING! "20 Days in Mariupol"
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
On this episode host Michael Azevedo navigates an insightful conversation on the creation of the Oscar-nominated documentary, "20 Days in Mariupol." The engrossing film, a co-production of PBS' Frontline and the Associated Press, unflinchingly captures the initial 20 days of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, seen through the eyes of Ukrainian filmmaker and AP video journalist, Mstyslav Chernov, who directed the film.
This episode features Raney Aronson-Rath, Frontline's executive producer, and Michelle Mizner, the film's editor and co-producer. They share the excruciating details behind the making of the film, which has been widely acclaimed for its courage and authenticity in showcasing the harsh realities of war. The film, later awarded the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for reporting, is currently available for streaming online across various platforms including the PBS app, Frontline's YouTube channel, and Amazon Prime.
Michelle Mizner's insights into her journey of transforming raw footage into a compelling narrative offer interesting takeaways. The conversation provides a glimpse into the process of creating a powerful documentary amidst chaos, highlighting ethical considerations, creative dilemmas, and an emotional toll that comes with dealing with heart-wrenching war footage.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Mónica Guzmán is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America; host of A Braver Way, a podcast that equips people with the tools they need to bridge the political divide in their everyday lives; founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, an organization working to build a more curious world; and author of "I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times."
Monica is the inaugural McGurn Fellow at the University of Florida, working with researchers at the UF College of Journalism and Communications and beyond to better understand ways to employ techniques described in her book to boost understanding. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she studied how journalists can better meet the needs of a participatory public.
Her work has been featured in The New York Times, the Glenn Beck Podcast, Reader's Digest, BookTV, and EconTalk, and she is an advisor for Starts With Us and the Generations Over Dinner project.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Examining Political Rhetoric with Dr. Jennifer Mercieca
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Sean Claffey & Dave Pederson Explore Income Inequality in "Americonned"
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
The film examines how the past few generations of workers in the US have experienced income inequality and how once-powerful unions have been crushed by big business and its government influence. Wages aren’t keeping up, yet productivity has skyrocketed, largely on the backs of the American middle class.
The rich are getting richer, the middle class is seeing the bottom drop out. Why? "Americonned" explores what seismic shifts in wealth mean for the future of members of the middle class as consumers and citizens. The documentary is available to stream on Amazon Prime and on YouTube.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Talking Movies with MovieMaker Magazine Editor-In-Chief Tim Molloy
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
The magazine has featured pretty much every prominent moviemaker you can think of on its cover. Its print edition is published quarterly, while its digital home, MovieMaker.com is continually updating its features and late-breaking content.
Tim and Michael discussed this year’s Oscar nominations, revisited the Barbie and Oppenheimer phenomenons, pondered what constitutes cinematic television and Tim laid out how MovieMaker magazine distinguishes itself among other publications covering the entertainment industry.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Director Michael Maglaras Explores The Genius of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Meet Fei Wu, Innovative Media-Maker Extraordinaire
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023