The Smith Society Podcast
1) S1E19: Holding On: Why Physical Media Matters
A deep dive into the value of physical media in the age of vanishing libraries. From Blu-rays to DVDs, this episode explores why owning films still matters -- and why streaming just isn’t enough.
2) S1E18: Duane Hansen Fernandez and A Place to Fall Down
In today’s episode, guest host Niklaus Lange sits down with our regular host, Duane Hansen Fernandez, for an in-depth conversation about his captivating short film A Place to Fall Down. Tune in as Fer...Show More
3) S1E17: Sean Wang
Today, we’ll be chatting with the writer, director, skater Sean Wang (Wong - like LONG) about his beautiful film Didi - we will discuss the challenges and triumphs he encountered while bringing this s...Show More
4) S1E16: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Today we sit down with the insanely talented Gabriela Cowperthwaite and discuss her latest documentary film, The Grab.
5) S1E15: Matthew Chuang, ASC
In our premiere episode, we chat with brilliant cinematographer Matthew Chuang. We discuss his early life and trajectory in this business, and we reflect on his stunning work in past films like Blue B...Show More
6) S1E14: Amy Choi, Rebecca Lehrer and The Mash-Up Americans
On today’s episode we chat with our pals, the very smart and very funny AMY CHOI and REBECCA LEHRER. Amy and Rebecca are the dynamic duo behind Mash-Up Americans, a creative studio that helps their cl...Show More
7) S1E13: Margaret Brown and Descendant
Today we are talking with the very talented director Margaret Brown about her latest documentary, Descendant. On July 9, 1860, more than 100 captive Africans were brought to the shores of Mobile, Alab...Show More
8) S1E12: Goran Stolevski and Of an Age
Goran Stolevski is our latest guest, and the award-winning Macedonian-born and Australian-raised writer/director’s latest masterpiece, Of an Age, is all I’ve been talking about since I watched it.
9) S1E11: Deniese Davis and the Invisible Wall
The incomparable Deniese Davis sat down with me for one of my favorite Smith Society conversations to date. Davis is not just one of the smartest people I know, she has the rare gift of insightful and...Show More
10) S1E10: Harry Turner and Wildcat
This is unlike any other interview we’ve ever featured on The Smith Society. Today we’re going to sit down with Harry Turner, who is the subject of the documentary film Wildcat. We’re not going to be ...Show More