WIFT Austin Podcast

About WIFT Austin Podcast

The WIFT Austin Podcast is dedicated to educating and inspiring our Austin-based female-identifying community. We interview Film & TV professionals that can offer guidance, insight, and resources on topics specific to Austin. It is our goal to provide our organization, no matter what level they are at, the knowledge necessary to facilitate growth and success in their careers. Follow us @wift_austin www.wiftaustin.com

Publisher

WIFT Podcast

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Feb 2021

Latest episode

12 Dec 2022

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Dec 2022

   212 - Jessica Wolfson & Kelli Horan

   Join us as we chat with two Austin-based filmmakers about their success stories in financing short film projects. Jessica Wolfson is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. She began her career working as an executive at IFCtv Originals where she produced films by many renowned filmmakers including Kirby Dick, Steve James, John Landis, and Jon Favreau. Jessica has directed several films including HOT GREASE (Discovery Channel) and RADIO UNNAMEABLE (Kino Lorber). And produced many feature and short documentaries including LIFE & LIFE, SACRED, REVENGE OF THE MEKONS and A GIRL AND A GUN. She has created content for PBS, Discovery, History Channel, ESPN, CBS All Access, MTV, & Wall Street Journal. Her most recent projects include KINDERLAND and THE PAINT WIZZARD (New Yorker). Jessica was named “20 Under 40” by DOC NYC in 2010. She has acted as consultant for many documentary projects, a mentor for the Gotham and Tribeca Film Institute and teaches documentary production at New York Film Academy. Kelli Horan is an independent filmmaker and artist in Austin, TX. Since moving from Tucson, AZ, she has written, directed, and produced feature and short films that have been featured in festivals such as Boston SciFi Film Festival, SXSW, Other Worlds Film Festival, Arizona International Film Festival, and more. Active in the filmmaking community, Kelli was previously the Screenwriting Co-Director and Programmer at Other Worlds Film Festival (2020), a member of Women Communicators of Austin, and the current development Chair for Women in Film & Television Austin. Movie Review: Hellion Showrunner: Chantelle James Hosts & Producers: Ai Vuong, Chantelle James & Samantha Rae Lopez Editors: Shannon Stefan, Valerie Torres, and Karla Rivera Movie Reviews: Summer Heart Marketing: Karla Rivera & Tori Rose Follow us: @wift_austin https://www.wiftaustin.com (https://www.wiftaustin.com/) podcast@wiftaustin.org

2. 

   27 Nov 2022

   211 – Mykle McCoslin

   In this episode we interview Mykle McCoslin, a representative from SAG-AFTRA, to find out what the role of the union is in a right to work state. Born in Houston, Texas, Mykle McCoslin is an actor, writer, producer, director, voice talent, storyteller and industry leader. She is a proud member of Actors' Equity and SAG-AFTRA, McCoslin serves as President of the Houston-Austin SAG-AFTRA local, and is a strong advocate for the rights of all union performers. In addition to her advocacy in the industry, Mykle is also known for her TV work in AMC’s Preacher and ABC’s The Astronaut Wives Club. Movie Review: Game of Silence Showrunner: Chantelle James Hosts & Producers: Ai Vuong, Chantelle James & Samantha Rae Lopez Editors: Shannon Stefan, Valerie Torres, and Karla Rivera Movie Reviews: Summer Heart Marketing: Karla Rivera & Tori Rose Follow us: @wift_austin https://www.wiftaustin.com (https://www.wiftaustin.com/) podcast@wiftaustin.org (mailto:podcast@wiftaustin.org)

3. 

   14 Nov 2022

   210 – Alex Yonks

   Join us as we chat to screenwriter, Alex Yonks, about her experience writing her first feature film Candy Coated Christmas. Alex Yonks is originally from Dallas. She is one of the creators behind The Food Network’s first-ever scripted movie streamed on Discovery+, Candy Coated Christmas. Alex holds two “story by” credits for the hit show The Big Bang Theory, as well as a 2017 College Television Emmy Award in Children’s Programming for her short film, A Taylor Story. Movie Review: Candy Coated Christmas Showrunner: Chantelle James Hosts & Producers: Ai Vuong, Chantelle James & Samantha Rae Lopez Editors: Shannon Stefan, Valerie Torres, and Karla Rivera Movie Reviews: Summer Heart Marketing: Karla Rivera & Tori Rose Follow us: @wift_austin https://www.wiftaustin.com (https://www.wiftaustin.com/) podcast@wiftaustin.org (mailto:podcast@wiftaustin.org)

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