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Marcus Mizelle
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
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The Alienated
Rome International Film Festival
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Our Father the Devil
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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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Gille Klabin discusses Weekend at the End of the World, his follow-up to The Wave, and the deliberate choice to build a second feature that didn’t require waiting for studio permission. Shot in 12 days on a sub-$300K budget, the film was designed aro... more

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Sharon Liese joins the show after premiering Seized at Sundance to unpack the story behind the Marion, Kansas newspaper raid that ignited a national debate around press freedom, abuse of power, and the fragility of the First Amendment. What begins as... more

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Gabby Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman join the show after winning Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize to unpack the ten-year road behind Nuisance Bear, a polar bear’s journey through two connected worlds: tourist-heavy Churchill, Manitoba, and the Inuit communi... more

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Gille Klabin
Director of Weekend at the End of the World
Episode: E70 • Build It Small, Release It Smart • GILLE KLABIN, dir. of ‘Weekend at the End of the World’
Sharon Liese
Director of 'Seized'
Alma Mater Productions
Episode: E69 • When the Story Becomes the Evidence • SHARON LIESE, dir. of ‘Seized’ at Sundance
Stephanie Ahn
Director of 'Bedford Park', her Sundance US Dramatic Competition debut
Episode: E67 • Taking the Scary Road on Purpose • STEPHANIE AHN, dir. of 'Bedford Park' at Sundance, U.S. Dramatic Competition (Special Jury Award)
Ania Trzebiatowska
Sundance feature programmer and director of SANDS International Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival and SANDS International Film Festival
Episode: E65 • Curation as Craft, Responsibility, Intuition • ANIA TRZEBIATOWSKA, Sundance Programmer & SANDS Festival Director
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

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Marcus Mizelle
Host of Past Present Feature

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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.

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    5
    Busta Moo
    United States8 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 States10 months ago
  • It awesome

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jackyknoxrrr
    United States10 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

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    5
    Oliver Mnk
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Esra Bloom
    United Statesa year ago

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Feels like a community for serious filmmakers and cinephiles.
Celebrates diverse voices in cinema and storytelling.
Provides practical, insightful filmmaker interviews.
High production quality and thoughtful questions.
Guests consistently share actionable lessons for indie distribution.

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E70 • Build It Small, Release It Smart • GILLE KLABIN, dir. of ‘Weekend at the End of the World’
Q: Question for you, equity-wise. What is the equity situation? What's your waterfall look like?
Investors hold 50% of the film, spread across 17 people; the other 50% is owned by everyone who contributed to making the movie, with a merit-based approach to distributed shares and a focus on transparency and direct-to-investor profits.
E70 • Build It Small, Release It Smart • GILLE KLABIN, dir. of ‘Weekend at the End of the World’
Q: Briefly, how do you feel about Avod and just the current state of how one watches a movie?
Avod is about accessibility and reach; the goal is to let people watch with ads while making it easy for the film to be found, paid content can come later as revenue grows; the key is making it available and letting audiences discover it.
E69 • When the Story Becomes the Evidence • SHARON LIESE, dir. of ‘Seized’ at Sundance
Q: What inspired you to tell the story of 'Seized'?
Sharon Liese was inspired by a police raid in her town and wanted to ensure the story was told, especially given its relevance to press freedom.
E68 • Finding the Frame in a Shared Landscape • GABBY OSIO VANDEN & JACK WEISMAN, dirs. of 'Nuisance Bear' - Sundance Grand Jury Award WINNER
Q: What advice would you give to younger filmmakers?
Be tenacious when you know you need to tell a story and protect trust like it's part of the craft.
E68 • Finding the Frame in a Shared Landscape • GABBY OSIO VANDEN & JACK WEISMAN, dirs. of 'Nuisance Bear' - Sundance Grand Jury Award WINNER
Q: How does it feel to win the Grand Jury Documentary Award at Sundance?
It felt overwhelming and emotional, especially given the effort put into the film over 10 years.

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