Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle
Marcus MizellePast 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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 78 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsTV & FilmFilm History | |||
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Alan D’Escragnolle breaks down how his company Filmhub is rethinking distribution, shifting away from gatekeeping toward flexible, film-specific strategies. Instead of a single path, films are matched with what they actually need, whether that’s AVOD... more
Tawfik Sabouni breaks down his Berlinale-bound documentary Other Side of the Sun and how it grew out of lived experience, from filming protests during the Syrian revolution to imprisonment, exile, and ultimately shaping that reality into his first fe... more
Charlie Tyrell breaks down how The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, this years SXSW Audience Award winner now in theaters from Focus Features, turns an overwhelming, abstract subject into something personal by grounding it in fatherhood. In... more
Belgian filmmaker Frederike Migom breaks down her Berlinale premiere Everyone’s Sorry Nowadays, a coming-of-age story set almost entirely inside a single home and a young girl’s mind. The film explores identity through a tightly contained structure, ... more
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- 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 Podcasts5Busta Moo
United States10 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 Podcasts5Oliverr001United Statesa year ago - It awesome
It’s really impressive. I just become a big fan of this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5jackyknoxrrrUnited Statesa year 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 Podcasts5Oliver MnkUnited Statesa year 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 Podcasts5Esra BloomUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #250 | United States/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Belgium/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  Ireland/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  Switzerland/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #198 |  Spain/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
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A thoughtful film-focused interview series that centers today's filmmakers, their latest releases, and the cinema that informs their work. Conversations often cover indie production, distribution, festival experiences, and the evolving role of technology and DIY marketing in getting films seen. The host tends to pull practical insights from guests—ranging from indie directors to documentary programmers—while highlighting personal journeys, creative process, and collaboration. Expect candid takes on funding, equity models, and the balance between artistic vision and market realities, with memorable anecdotes from festival journeys and collaboration stories with collaborators and subjects.
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Recent guests on Past Present Feature include:
1. Tawfik Sabouni
2. Charlie Tyrell
3. Frederike Migom
4. Jeremy Workman
5. Gille Klabin
6. Sharon Liese
7. Stephanie Ahn
8. Ania Trzebiatowska
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