
The Oscar Project Podcast
A discussion of all the films nominated for Oscars, starting in 1929, plus interviews with filmmakers and authors writing about the film industry.
Podcasting since 2020 • 113 episodes
The Oscar Project Podcast
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3.27 Filmmaker Interview with John Kelly
In today's episode, I interview John Kelly, the director of the short film "Retirement Plan," an animated short that follows a man as he dreams about what he will do in his retirement years. The film won the Grand Jury and Audience Awards at
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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17:34

3.26 Filmmaker Interview with Paul Kowalski
In today's episode, I interview Paul Kowalski, the director of the short film "Sardinia," a dark look at what a world without humor could be like. The film screened at IndieShorts and won the Best Director Grand Prize at Flickers Rhode Island I...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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26:30

3.25 Filmmaker Interview with Jonathan Hammond
In today's episode, I interview Jonathan Hammond, the director of the short film "Fireflies in the Dusk," a clever genre bending comedy that brings the Victorian Age into the present day with hilarious results.Listen to hear about some o...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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20:23

3.24 Movie Chat with Luis Mendez, winner of the 2025 Oscars Prediction Contest
In today's episode, I am joined by Luis Mendez, the winner of the 2025 Oscar prediction contest on The Oscar Project. We talk about our reactions to the 97th Academy Awards, some movies from 2025 so far, and what we're looking forward to in the...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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27:01

3.23 Filmmaker Interview with Lucy Davidson
In today's episode, I interview Lucy Davidson, the director of the short film "Baggage," a touching look at the weight we all carry with us in our day to day lives.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film, the importance of crea...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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12:12
