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.
The Oscar Project Podcast
Latest Episodes
4.71-Filmmaker Interview with Matthias Strasser (Student Academy Awards 2026)
In today's episode, I interview Matthias Strasser, director of the short film "The Panic Inside," a look at what it's like to be a people pleaser in today's constantly "on" world and how you can take control back with one simple word.Lis...
4.70-Filmmaker Interview with Angad Aulakh
In today's episode, I interview Angad Aulakh, director of the short film "Aurora," a exploration of the loneliness and isolation felt by a man in deep space and those he left behind on Earth.Listen to hear about the musical inspiration f...
4.69-Svengali with Enrico Banson
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Svengali. I'm joined by film and theater director Enrico Banson who writes the Direct...
4.68-Filmmaker Interview with Deborah Lee Smith and Brian Leahy
In today's episode, I interview Deborah Lee Smith and Brian Leahy, producer, star, writer, and director of the short film "Glitterbomb," which follows a woman through a harrowing situation while she tries desperately to keep her composure on a ...
