Candid conversations about documentary storytelling hosted by Documentary Filmmakers Leah de Leon and Matthew Meredith.
Talk Doc To Me
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24 episodes
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Candid conversations about documentary storytelling hosted by Documentary Filmmakers Leah de Leon and Matthew Meredith.
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9/17/2023
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February 2, 2026
How to Direct Docs with Authenticity: Makayla’s Voice w/ Julio Palacio
<p>In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, Leah de Leon sits down with filmmaker and storyteller Julio Palacio for a deep conversation about the creative, ethical, and technical decisions behind his Oscar-shortlisted short documentary Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World.Julio shares how his Colombian background and visual sensibility shaped his filmmaking voice and how he approached telling a story as intimate and complex as Makayla’s, a nonverbal teenager whose inner world was unlocked through letterboard communication. Together, Leah and Julio explore how Makayla’s Voice came together and how to authentically represent your characters/participants.They examine how documentary filmmakers can navigate:Crafting narrative from authentic subject experienceBalancing ethical storytelling with cinematic beautyWorking with subjects with non-verbal autismWhat it was like to work with Portia Cue for Makayla's voice overWhether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned doc creator, this episode breaks down real choices Julio had to make that shaped one of the most talked-about short documentaries of the year.About Julio Palacio:Julio Palacio is an award-winning director known for crafting emotional, visually compelling short documentaries. His work has screened at festivals around the world, including Tribeca, Slamdance, Sundance, and others, and his film Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World was shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards and distributed on Netflix.🎬 Learn more about Julio & Makayla’s Voice:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVpyQ0xNVURvTVZHSWhZNWlHZXNETG93Sm1kUXxBQ3Jtc0ttM1N1Uk5jQ3BxMVhIY0RENkZ2Z2t3dDFqNjhsT3NkeHA1MERrbkVQUUk0aVg3bVF1OWxuNGNkalNZRTJ5T01ZaWIxNkdEcmFRdkVyQUttMkVOR3QtaVpHaHdOb21EN1dyN0ZGVjVvUG00ZkhsaG5Saw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmakaylasvoice.com%2F&v=G7Sx2Tp6eUA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://makaylasvoice.com/</a>Talk Doc To Me is presented by Sundoc Studios🎧 Listen on Spotify🔗 Connect with Leah and Matthew on LinkedIn📸 Follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/thedocumentarycouple</p>
January 28, 2026
Dealing with Death, Psychology & Documentary with Ömer Sami
<p>Would you choose cryonics if it meant a chance at life beyond death?In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, Leah sits down with filmmaker and storyteller Ömer Sami for a thoughtful conversation about psychology, cryonics, and the emotional responsibility of documentary filmmaking.Ömer shares how his background and lived experiences shaped his creative voice, and how exploring cryonics became central to his latest film, Eternal Father. Together, Leah and Ömer examine how documentaries can navigate complex, controversial subjects like cryonics with nuance, empathy, and narrative clarity, inviting audiences into big questions about life, legacy, and what it means to preserve hope beyond death.In this episode, you will learn:• How Ömer approaches psychology and emotional truth in documentary storytelling• What it takes to explore cryonics responsibly and humanely on screen• The creative and ethical considerations behind Omer’s new film, Eternal Father• How filmmakers can tackle speculative or misunderstood subjects with depth and compassionAbout Ömer Sami:Ömer Sami is a filmmaker whose work explores the psychological and emotional dimensions of the human experience. Through an intimate and reflective lens, his films examine identity, belief, and the boundaries between science, hope, and legacy.🎬 Learn more about Ömer’s work:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2M4TkxRZHhXN0sxaDNhNXVXb1pqaE14U2FBUXxBQ3Jtc0trTmNXRVYwRndXcC1lOVlSd1Y2bFMwU1pFTVN6WnhQbXpGcjJsZFlHMXhIbEd1VVZTSFBXRWpTMEZrcGs4S2FhQmliTTA5eVo0Qmk4UVFZRllVa1RYem01el9OUk5fcnFVcE15NW8tZ2FOcnVxUUtQaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.omersami.com%2F&v=I0EWVkX-qUE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.omersami.com/</a>Talk Doc To Me is presented by Sundoc Studios🎧 Listen on Spotify🔗 Connect with Leah and Matthew on LinkedIn📸 Follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/thedocumentarycouple</p>
January 28, 2026
How Motion Graphics ELEVATE High-End Documentary Storytelling
<p>In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, Leah sits down with motion graphics visionary Kennon Fleisher to explore how thoughtful motion graphics help shape and enhance some of the most compelling documentaries and series streaming today.In this interview you will learn…</p><ul><li>How Kennon first fell in love with motion graphics</li><li>What it’s like designing motion graphics for high-profile documentary and docu-series projects</li><li>How motion graphics deepen emotional impact and narrative clarity in non-fiction storytelling</li></ul><p>Kennon Fleisher is a multidisciplinary Creative Director, Motion Designer, and Visual Storyteller whose work spans film and television post-production, main titles, graphics packages, and visual development.His motion design and creative direction have contributed to acclaimed projects including Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, In the Arena: Serena Williams, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, and World War II: From the Frontlines, the latter of which earned recognition for outstanding graphic design.Kennon brings a director’s vision, producer’s strategy, and designer’s aesthetic to every project, blending narrative purpose with visual innovation to elevate documentary storytelling. He leads creative ventures through his studios Kinesis.tv and Duskline Pictures, where he develops original films and series while sharing insights on creative practice and media development with peers and aspiring creators. Episode Resources & Links:Learn more about Kennon’s work: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHVWSHJOM04tTDVld2ViX3lUWXR1Z0xrcHc3Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttVXFSbzhKMjd6dGg1b0x5THJTc2Vjd0xVczRPNDJnYnBveENDUWlwU0s0NndTMkhEVmtNQmlaXzdRZURjSGRyb1hDSWplZWxGTnRkRTNHT2FmNDNKSGt1aEcza1FrM1AyU2xmcERCSENueWRSUERsVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kennonfleisher.com%2F&v=BQ4aMai_A2A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.kennonfleisher.com/</a>Find Kennon on Substack: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFZHZF9ZVkFVUHhtbU5mSVRrQThuZm9ESTA4QXxBQ3Jtc0trdHZXOW1SNlVUc08yV2tBWHNPM05uUUJnTHE5NzdiblcyOUppeDB1MGtPMU9FZ0FGOW5CZmFVYXY3RW5Gc2tIZ2NQXzE0V1U2MHJ5WW0tREVwNXJWR2lIVFBGX2ItRE9xd2hXWjJkRmpMR1M5SU14QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fkennonfleisher.substack.com%2F&v=BQ4aMai_A2A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://kennonfleisher.substack.com/</a>Talk Doc To Me is presented by Sundoc Studios🎧 Listen on Spotify🔗 Connect with Leah & Matthew on LinkedInFollow on Instagram:www.instagram.com/thedocumentarycouple</p>
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