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
3.77-Filmmaker Interviews with Megan Mullen (Student Academy Awards 2025)
Today's episode is part of my series of episodes featuring conversations with 2025 Student Academy Award nominees. I spoke with 2025 Student Academy Award semi-finalist Megan Mullen, director of the documentary short film "Secrets of Satellite Beach" and we discuss the light that she wanted to shine on the issue of contaminated water in her home town, working with two incredible activists for for the film, and the challenges of making a film about a topic so close to her heart.
Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:
- "Secrets of Satellite Beach " directed by Megan Mullen
- All the Beauty and the Bloodshed directed by Laura Poitras
- Casino directed by Martin Scorsese
- You've Got Mail directed by Nora Ephron
- Erin Brockovich directed by Steven Soderbergh
- Legally Blonde directed by Robert Luketic
- Dark Waters directed by Todd Haynes
- "You Can't Wear That" directed by Eefaa Hassan (forthcoming)
- "Finding Espee" directed by Megan Mullen (forthcoming)
Follow the film on Instagram @secretsofsatellitebeach and Megan on @meganmullenproductions. Also, be sure to check out her website www.meganmullenproductions.com.