Directora is a podcast that celebrates the history and achievements of women in film. Directora is broken into seasons, with each season having a theme to explore. The podcast is researched, written, and hosted by writer and comedian Stephanie Weber.
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Lesbian Vampires in Film with Special Guest Butch Noir
Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of films featuring lesbian vampires? Or gay vampires in general? Where did that come from, and what films depict gay vampires best? This was a GREAT episode. There is a ten-minute history of vampires in film up top, followed by a hilarious and informative conversation with content creator and film lover Butch Noir. This is definitely one to listen to!
Directora is created, written, hosted, and edited by Stephanie Weber. Artwork by Brock Alter. Follow Directora on Instagram and TikTok for clips and stills from the episodes. Email directorapodcast@gmail.com with suggestions, compliments, and questions.
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7 Oct 2026
Doris Wishman's A Night to Dismember with Elizabeth Pauker
The 7th film for our 31-for-31 challenge this month, in which we watch a horror film directed by a woman for every day in October, is 1983's A Night to Dismember directed by Doris Wishman. It's a fascinating, low-budget, indie film for a lot of reasons: there are multiple versions, she did everything herself, and Wishman was best known for directing nudie films.
While some might dismiss Wishman as being just a sexploitation director, she was actually the most prolific female director in the 20th century. There is so much to know about Wishman, so we were very lucky to chat with producer and director Elizabeth Pauker. Pauker is currently working on a documentary about Doris Wishman, so she sat down to tell us more about Wishman's story and her approach to filmmaking.
Listen to this special interview episode. Follow us on social media to watch recaps and reviews of our 31-for-31 films. Directora is brought to you by Stephanie Weber, with artwork by Brock Alter.
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5 Oct 2026
Bonus: Interview with Director of The Musical, Giselle Bonilla
The Musical is a hilarious dark comedy in theaters now. The film stars Will Brill, Rob Lowe, and Gillian Jacobs. When middle school drama teacher Doug (Brill) gets his heart broken by fellow teacher Abigail (Jacobs), he gets petty revenge by writing and directing his students in an outrageous musical. Director Giselle Bonilla talks about the wild making of the film. This is a must-listen for any indie filmmaker out there! Bonilla's movie went through the ringer to get made, and it was well worth it. This film is hilarious!
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