Directing with Mairzee Almas - Episode 212

Episode 212 is a conversation with successful television director Mairzee Almas who has worked on projects like Jessica Jones, Shadow and Bone, Locke & Key, and Outlander. We discuss her schooling, her transition from AD to director, and her thoughts on high-concept storytelling, among other things. Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! [email protected] Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Mairzee's Watchlist: Booksmart (2019) Night of the Hunter (1955) Sophie’s Choice (1982) Gladiator (2000) Silence of the Lambs (1991) Lord of the Rings (2001) Jaws (1975) Credits: Hosted by Jordan Harvey Edited by Bronwen Spolsky Produced by Anya Chatterjee, Jonavon Ignont, Jordan Harvey Research by Janice Chung Marketing by Evdokiya Mazhurina and Lauren Eden

Episode 211 is a conversation with celebrated cinematographer and director Andrij Parekh who has worked on projects like Blue Valentine, Half Nelson, The Zookeeper’s wife, as well as HBO’s Succession and Watchmen. We discuss his schooling, his approach to crafting visuals that match a director's vision, and his transition into directing, among other things. Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! [email protected] Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Andrij's Watchlist: The Conformist (1970) 8 1/2 (1963) Apocalypse Now (1979) Annie Hall (1977) Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) Credits: Hosted by Jordan Harvey Edited by Anya Chatterjee Produced by Anya Chatterjee, Jonavon Ignont, Jordan Harvey Research by Janice Chung Marketing by Evdokiya Mazhurina and Lauren Eden

Episode 210 is a conversation with actor Kit Young who has worked on projects like Shadow and Bone, and the upcoming film The School for Good and Evil. We discuss his training, his experience in theatre and how that affects his approach to performance, and advice for young filmmakers on how to work with actors, among other things. Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! [email protected] Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Kit's Watchlist: The Impostors (1998) Nomadland (2020) Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) Jojo Rabbit (2019) Father of the Bride (1991) Credits: Hosted by Jordan Harvey Edited by Jordan Harvey Produced by Anya Chatterjee, Jonavon Ignont, Jordan Harvey Research by Janice Chung Marketing by Evdokiya Mazhurina and Lauren Eden

Episode 209 is a conversation with up-and-coming commercial director Jonah Haber who has worked with companies like Microsoft and Fiverr. His thesis film went to several festivals all over the world and was picked up for distribution by DUST. More recently he’s directed musical performances for Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel live. We discuss his schooling experience, how he broke into the commercial world, and advice for young filmmakers on how to get the most out of their schooling experience, among other things. Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! [email protected] Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Jonah’s Watchlist: The Iron Giant (1999) Never Look Away (2018) Brazil (1985) Victoria (2015) Old Boy (2003) Credits: Hosted by Jordan Harvey Edited by Bronwen Spolsky Produced by Anya Chatterjee, Jonavon Ignont, Jordan Harvey Research by Janice Chung Marketing by Evdokiya Mazhurina and Lauren Eden

Episode 208 is a conversation with accomplished costume designer Nina Ayres who has worked on projects like Outlander, The Last Kingdom, The Crown, and Game of Thrones. We discuss her background and journey through the industry, the skills needed to do well in the industry, and the importance of detail when crafting costumes, among other things. Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! [email protected] Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Nina’s Watchlist: Romeo + Juliet (1996) Black Cat, White Cat (1998) Underground (1995) No Country for Old Men (2007) Fargo (2014) Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965) The Colour of Pomegranates (1969) Napoleon Dynamite (2004) Credits: Hosted by Jordan Harvey Edited by Anya Chatterjee Produced by Anya Chatterjee, Jonavon Ignont, Jordan Harvey Research by Janice Chung Marketing by Evdokiya Mazhurina and Lauren Eden

Episode 207 is a conversation with experienced camera operator Sean Jensen who has worked on shows like Killjoys, Orphan Black, and Ginger Snaps. We discuss what the role of camera operator entails, the relationship between the operator, focus puller and director of photography, as well as advice for young filmmakers interested in the camera department, among other things. Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! [email protected] Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Sean’s Watchlist: Raising Arizona Road to Perdition Alien Blade Runner The Blair Witch Project Credits: Hosted by Jordan Harvey Edited by Bronwen Spolsky Produced by Anya Chatterjee, Jonavon Ignont, Jordan Harvey Research by Janice Chung Marketing by Evdokiya Mazhurina and Lauren Eden

Episode 206 is a conversation with the Vice President of visual effects at Sony Arnon Manor whose credits include projects like Baby Driver, 21 Jump Street, Peter Rabbit, and more recently, Cops and Robbers. We discuss his passion for storytelling, his experience working in animation and visual effects, and the pipelines for different forms of post-effects, among other things. Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! [email protected] Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Arnon's Watchlist: Do the Right Thing (1989) Pulp Fiction (1994) Isle of Dogs (2018) Fantastic Mr Fox (2009) Modern Times (1936) When Harry met Sally (1989) Credits: Hosted and Edited by Jordan Harvey Produced by Anya Chatterjee, Jonavon Ignont, Jordan Harvey Research by Janice Chung Marketing by Evdokiya Mazhurina and Lauren Eden

Episode 205 is a conversation with award-winning television director Jeremy Webb who has worked on shows like The Umbrella Academy, Downton Abbey, Altered Carbon, and Shadow and Bone. We discuss his background in the industry coming from England as well as what has changed since he began working for streamers, his experience working in genre shows, and advice for young filmmakers interested in TV, among other things. Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! [email protected] Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Jeremy’s Watchlist: The Killing (1956) Les Diaboliques (1955) Children of Men (2006) Whiplash (2014) Jaws (1975) Duel (1971) Credits: Hosted by Jordan Harvey Edited by Bronwen Spolsky Produced by Anya Chatterjee, Jonavon Ignont, Jordan Harvey Research by Janice Chung Marketing by Evdokiya Mazhurina and Lauren Eden

Episode 204 is a conversation with celebrated cinematographer Lachlan Milne who has shot projects like Minari, Love and Monsters, Stranger Things, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. We discuss his background and journey through the industry coming from Australia, the skills needed to do well in the industry, and working with young cast or heavy visual effects, among other things. Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! [email protected] Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Lachlan’s Watchlist: Badlands (1973) La Haine (1995) Stalker (1979) In the Mood for Love (2000) Koyaanisqatsi (1982) Credits: Hosted by Jordan Harvey Edited by Anya Chatterjee Produced by Anya Chatterjee, Jonavon Ignont, Jordan Harvey Research by Janice Chung Marketing by Evdokiya Mazhurina and Lauren Eden

Episode 203 is a conversation with stunt performer, trainer, choreographer, and coordinator who has worked on projects like Pacific Rim, The Man in the High Castle and Suicide Squad. We discuss his background and how he got into stunts, how he works with other departments, and advice for people interested in stunt performing, among other things. Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! [email protected] Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Allen’s Watchlist: Rocky (1976) Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) Rumble in the Bronx (1995) The Matrix (1999) Rush Hour (1998) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Flashpoint (2008) The Raid (2011) Ong Bak Muay Thai Warrior (2003) The Marvel Cinematic Universe Films The Peaceful Warrior (2006) Allen's links: Training Madness on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJTwMyXzOc24lvY7IZGCeQ Allen's Website: http://www.allenkeng.com/ Credits: Hosted and Edited by Jordan Harvey Produced by Anya Chatterjee, Jonavon Ignont, Jordan Harvey Research by Janice Chung Marketing by Evdokiya Mazhurina and Lauren Eden