Crash Zoom

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we speak with writer/director Arfat Sheikh about his debut feature 'Saffron KingdomArfat on IG: @arfat_a_sheikhSaffron Kingdom on IG: @saffronkingdomfilmYou can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmGet tickets to Withdrawal HEREEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we speak with actress/writer/director Madison Hatfield about directing Vertical Dramas and her recent essay "The Billionaire Trope".Read The Billionaire TropeMadison on IG: @madhat31Madison's WebsiteYou can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmGet tickets to Withdrawal HEREEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:ATLFF Opening WeekendAaron's Top 5 Film Fest Tips (Number 2 will BLOW YOUR MIND)Bill Owens Steps down from '60 Minutes' as Trump puts pressure on the Paramount-Skydance Merger (The Wrap)The Data on Crew Diversity (The Ringer)Talent Migrates to the Creator Economy (Ankler)Cannes Late Additions (Variety)'The Studio' Episode 2 WatchalongYou can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmGet tickets to Withdrawal HEREEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:F the Haters, 'Sinners' is a HIT (NY Times)Michael Wolff's Zaslov Profile (New York Mag)WGA Report (THR)Oscar Voters Must Watch Films (Rolling Stone)Nickelodeon Releases New Show on Youtube (Ankler)China Limits US Films (Reuters)Hollywood Doesn't want to work with OpenAI (The Dailies)'The Studio' Watch-along (Yes we're very late but WYGD)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmGet tickets to Withdrawal HEREEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:The Cannes 2025 Lineup (Indiewire)Seth Rogan calling out Steve Asbell (youtube)Art V. CommerceAnora's PVOD Success (The Wrap)SNL in the UK (Variety)Academy Awards recognize Stunt Design (Indiewire)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmGet tickets to Withdrawal HEREEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:In honor of Sam Mendes' FOUR Beatles Movies...Sammie tortures Aaron by making him name his Top 5 Favorite Music BiopicsCinemacon news:AMC CEW Adam Aron stops short of issuing a 45 Day Theatrical Ultimatum (Deadline)Did Warner Bros Co-Chairs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy get a Minecraft Reprieve? (World of Reel)Streamers invest $1bil into French Film and Television thanks to ARCOM (Deadline)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmGet tickets to Withdrawal HEREEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:Updates from some of our favorite stories (Love it or Hate it?)Greg Hessinger will negotiate for the AMPTP (And why this is terrible for SAG-AFTRA!) (Deadline)Amy Pascal and David Heyman will Produce 'James Bond' (THR)Cinema Survey says: The Movies SUCK! (Variety)ChatGPT goes full Joker with Release of "Ghibli AI" (Slate)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:The Top 5 Films Since COVIDIs AI Fair Use? (Deadline)Apple TV Blues (Puck)Sundance City Predictions (Indiewire)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:Mike and Pam's Auteur Strategy at Warner Bros (Puck)Mark Duplass Self-Distribution (Indiewire)Namwali Serpell Claims a New Literalism is Destroying Movies (New Yorker)WGA and SAG Streaming Bonuses (Ankler)Miami Beach Mayor Threatens to Censor Indie Cinema (NPR)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:Oscar Ratings (Vulture)Technicolor Out of Business (Variety)Crewstories IG sparks Anora Backlash...is it real? (Distractify)Sesame Street Layoffs (NPR)Ezra Edelman got SCREWED (Indiewire)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.