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Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle

Marcus Mizelle
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
Documentary Filmmaking
Windless
Arzé
Desire: the Carl Craig Story
Celebration
Chlorophyll
State Of Silence
Lebanon
Cinematography
Filmmaking Challenges
Panopticism
The Alienated
Independent Filmmaking
Rome International Film Festival
Kill
Independent Journalism
Hidden Era
David Lynch

Past Present Feature is a film appreciation podcast hosted by Emmy-winning director Marcus Mizelle, showcasing today’s filmmakers, their latest release, and the past cinema that inspired them.

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Sundance feature programmer Ania Trzebiatowska joins the show to talk about curation as craft, responsibility, and intuition. From her roots in Poland to running Krakow’s Off Camera festival, working in acquisitions at Visit Films, and programming U.... more

Italian documentarian Parsifal Reparato discusses She, his five-year journey inside Vietnam’s electronics manufacturing world, where young migrant women work 12-hour shifts producing devices for the global market. What began as labor-rights research ... more

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Taiwanese filmmaker Shih-Ching Tsou traces her path from a strict upbringing in Taipei to directing Left-Handed Girl, Taiwan’s 2025 Oscar submission for Best International Film, and now streaming on Netflix. After years working alongside Sean Baker, ... more

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12 films. 3 nights. 1 Collective.

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Shih-Ching Tsou
Director of 'Left-Handed Girl', Taiwan's submission for the 2025 Oscars
Netflix
Episode: E63 • More With Less Through Technique and Resilience • SHIH-CHING TSOU, dir. of ‘Left-Handed Girl‘ - Taiwan’s '25 Oscar Submission, Now on Netflix
Janicke Askevold
Norwegian film director and actress known for her works including "Solomamma" and "Together Alone".
Independent filmmaker
Episode: E62 • From Lockdown to Locarno • JANICKE ASKEVOLD, dir. of ‘Solomamma‘ at Locarno
Audun Amundsen
Norwegian filmmaker and director of 'Click the Link Below'
Doc Edge Film Festival
Episode: E60 • From Stroke Survivor to Digital Age Storyteller • AUDUN AMUNDSEN, dir. of ‘Click the Link Below’ at Doc Edge
Nina Knag
Director of 'Don't Call Me Mama', a debut feature film exploring taboo relationships
Episode: E59 • Breaking Taboos and Crafting The Anti-Heroine • NINA KNAG, dir. of ‘Don’t Call Me Mama’ at Karlovy Vary, Crystal Globe Competition
Thom Powers
Renowned documentary programmer for TIFF, former artistic director of DocNYC, and host of the Pure Nonfiction podcast
Toronto International Film Festival
Episode: E58 • Inside the Mind of a Festival Gatekeeper • THOM POWERS, Lead Documentary Programmer of the Toronto International Film Festival
Julia Max
Director of 'The Surrender'
AMC+
Episode: E55 • How to Build a Nightmare, and the Art of Letting Go • JULIA MAX, dir. of ‘The Surrender’ Now on AMC+ following SXSW
Natesh Hegde
Filmmaker and Director of 'Tiger's Pond'
Episode: E53 • Making Films Without Fear • NATESH HEGDE, dir. of ‘Tiger’s Pond’ at Berlinale
Phil Cox
Filmmaker and co-director of the documentary Khartoum
Native Voice Films
Episode: E50 • Navigating the Film Ecosystem • PHIL COX, co-dir. of ‘Khartoum’ at Berlinale following Sundance
Nayibe Tavares-Abel
Documentary filmmaker and director of 'Colossal'
Episode: E49 • The Power of Real-Time Documentary • NAYIBE TAVARES-ABEL, dir. of ‘Colossal’ at Berlinale

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Marcus Mizelle
Host and Emmy-winning director known for his engaging discussions with filmmakers, focusing on their latest projects and inspirations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Past Present Feature

    This podcast is fun, entertaining & informative. Enjoyed the insightful questions & intriguing answers. It’s thrilling to hear the process from different film makers & hear about their past & present inspirations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Busta Moo
    United States6 months ago
  • Art, Grit & Vibeke’s Legacy

    Vibeke’s journey is incredibly powerful. A beautiful reflection on perseverance, women in film, and the art of authentic storytelling. Loved every minute!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oliverr001
    United States7 months ago
  • It awesome

    It’s really impressive. I just become a big fan of this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jackyknoxrrr
    United States7 months ago
  • Very interesting and informative , i would recommend

    I Met Marcus years ago and i knew from the start he had something different and special. His vision and narrative skills were amazing. To be honest im not even surprise he has been Awarded a 2x emmy winner here in Los Angeles. Its well deserved and that takes lot of dedication. im a huge fan of his work, maybe cause of his french influence ,directing skills And inspirations , definitely similar to european film Genre. I am from france and honestly he did inspire me in many ways, and coming from ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oliver Mnk
    United States10 months ago
  • A+++

    Really fun, informative, and inspiring. Marcus does a great job pulling storying and insights from guests, who in turn express vital truths about cinema. Bravo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Esra Bloom
    United States10 months ago

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The conversations inspire and inform, often resonating with aspiring filmmakers while providing a fun ambiance.
Many praise the host's narrative skills and ability to connect with guests, making for engaging and knowledgeable discussions about cinema.
Listeners appreciate the insightful questions and the personal stories shared by guests, offering a captivating look at the film industry.

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E62 • From Lockdown to Locarno • JANICKE ASKEVOLD, dir. of ‘Solomamma‘ at Locarno
Q: How did your film get its backing?
A one-page pitch led to full Norwegian Film Institute backing and a successful development process with producers.
E62 • From Lockdown to Locarno • JANICKE ASKEVOLD, dir. of ‘Solomamma‘ at Locarno
Q: What are the origin stories of your film Solomamma?
I really wanted to make a film about a woman who I could relate to, in a way. A woman in her 40s, finding her place in the world, I guess.
E60 • From Stroke Survivor to Digital Age Storyteller • AUDUN AMUNDSEN, dir. of ‘Click the Link Below’ at Doc Edge
Q: What advice would you give to new filmmakers about seeking funding?
Focus on what value you can offer investors rather than just what you want from them.
E60 • From Stroke Survivor to Digital Age Storyteller • AUDUN AMUNDSEN, dir. of ‘Click the Link Below’ at Doc Edge
Q: Can you explain the driving themes of your documentary, Newtopia?
The film explores human nature and adaptations to a cultural paradigm shift from barter to money.
E58 • Inside the Mind of a Festival Gatekeeper • THOM POWERS, Lead Documentary Programmer of the Toronto International Film Festival
Q: What is your favorite documentary of all time?
Thom admires Hotel Terminus, highlighting its depth and impact in the documentary world.

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2. Janicke Askevold
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4. Nina Knag
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