IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station Podcast
1) Owning Your IP in the Age of AI with Nirav Murthy (Camp Network)
In this episode of In the Room, John Williams and guest co-host Joe Brundage sit down with Nirav Murthy, co-founder and co-CEO of Camp Network, to explore the future of intellectual property in the er...Show More
2) The Untold Story of 67 Bombs to Enid with Ty McMahan & Brandon Kobs
In this episode of In the Room, hosts John Williams and Heather Kofka welcome filmmaker Ty McMahan and producer Brandon Kobs, the team behind the powerful new documentary 67 Bombs to Enid. With legend...Show More
3) Clay Liford: Indie Film Lessons, Coverage Secrets & The Future of Distribution
Filmmaker and cinematographer Clay Liford (Earthling, Wuss, Slash) joins In the Room to share candid insights from a career in indie film. Clay reflects on his path from SXSW premieres to teaching fil...Show More
4) Inside Osiris: How William Kaufman Brought Sci-Fi Carnage to Life
This week, director William Kaufman (The Channel, Daylight’s End) returns to In the Room to discuss his newest release: Osiris—a gritty sci-fi thriller that’s part Aliens, part Black Hawk Down, and 10...Show More
5) Jessica Daniels on the Art (and Business) of Casting
This week In the Room, Emmy-winning casting director Jessica Daniels joins us to pull back the curtain on one of the most essential—but misunderstood—roles in film and TV. From The 40-Year-Old Version...Show More
6) Jaime Schwarz on the Future of IP, Music Rights, and the Coming Creator Economy
Jaime Schwarz has helped over 100 brands speak for themselves—but now, he’s building something bigger.From co-founding seven startups to inventing a patent for self-authenticating media, Jaime is a tr...Show More
7) Christopher Shea: Indie Film Fixer, Storytelling Lifeline, and Austin's Creative Engine
Filmmaker and creative producer Christopher Shea steps In the Room to reflect on the twists, pivots, and passion projects that have defined his multi-decade career in indie film, TV, and theater. From...Show More
8) Alyson Silverberg: The Architect Behind the Cast of Jane the Virgin, Greek, and More
Award-winning casting director Alyson Silverberg joins John to reflect on a career spanning two decades and some of television’s most beloved series. From Jane the Virgin to Greek, Alyson has built ic...Show More
9) Chelsea Christer: In the Room with the Director Behind Sundance’s Dark Comedy Standout
On this episode of In the Room, Sundance filmmaker Chelsea Christer joins John and Heather to share the wild true story that inspired her dark comedy short Out for Delivery. From a real-life medical s...Show More
10) Inside the Room: Chris Folkens on Improvised Filmmaking and the Power of Why
What does it take to direct a sci-fi thriller with no script, no studio, and just 8 days of filming? In this week’s episode, John sits down with filmmaker Chris Folkens, whose debut feature Catalyst i...Show More