Giselle Bonilla received her MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute Conservatory. Her thesis film, THE BULLFIGHTER, won the Student Director's Guild of America Grand Prize Award, and received Special Mention for Best Comedy at Palm Springs' Shortsfest. Giselle is a Latino Film Institute x Netflix Inclusion Fellow, Telluride FilmLAB Fellow, and an alum of the Sundance Institute as an Ignite x Adobe Fellow. Her feature directorial debut, THE MUSICAL, premiered in U.S. Dramatic Competiti...
May 05, 2026•1 hr
Three-time Emmy nominated composer Sherri Chung has been recognized internationally as a trailblazer in the world of film and television scoring. Sherri recently composed the scores for HBO Max/Amblin’s two season animated series Gremlins: Secrets of The Mogwai and Gremlins: The Wild Batch, for which she was nominated for 2 Emmy® Awards for Best Music Direction and Composition for An Animated Program. Other recent credits include Netflix’s live action feature film Happiness For Beginners, NBC’s ...
Apr 21, 2026•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 222
Katarina Zhu is the writer, director and star of Bunnylovr -- in theaters right NOW (April 10th 2026). In Bunnylovr a cam girl navigates a toxic client relationship while reconnecting with her estranged, dying father. We talk about her writing process, how she managed to work in front of and behind the camera at the same time, and the experiences of financing and distributing the film. Zhu graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2018 with a BFA in acting. She spent her primary years foc...
Apr 14, 2026•57 min•Season 2Ep. 221
Writer, producer, and filmmaker Isa Mazzei is redefining horror for the modern age. Mazzei is best known for writing and producing Blumhouse’s breakout hit CAM. From there, Mazzei went on to write for director Sam Raimi’s horror series “50 States of Fright,” as well as publish her first book CAMGIRL, which was named one of NPR’s best books of 2019. Mazzei produced the thriller HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE, from director Daniel Goldhaber. Now the duo is back at it with FACES OF DEATH, out tomorrow 4...
Apr 09, 2026•56 min•Season 2Ep. 220
Haley Z. Boston , is the showrunner, creator, and executive producer behind Netflix’s forthcoming atmospheric horror series, SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN . The series launched globally on March 26 . It’s produced by STRANGER THINGS helmers Matt & Ross Duffer, who championed Haley as a bold new voice in genre television. The completely original story centers on a bride and groom, played by Emmy nominee Camilla Morrone and Adam DiMarco , during the week leading up to their ill-fated w...
Mar 31, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 219
We had the joy of sitting down with writer, director, and producer Vicky Jewson who directed and executive produced PRETTY LETHAL, a female-driven action film starring Uma Thurman, Lana Condor, and Maddie Ziegler after seeing the world premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival. In this conversation we talk about her approach to directing action, her love for ballet and the magical experience of making Pretty Lethal. and you can watch it right NOW on Prime Video. In 2006, Jewson launched her produc...
Mar 25, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 218
Bridgerton season 4 is a true Cinderella story that has captivated audiences for yet another year. Gia-Rayne B. Harris, the director of THAT pivotal 5th episode, "Yes or No", is here to chat about her experience on the show, directing Chicago P.D., and her experience in a multitude of programs for aspiring directors and how they helped shaped her career path. Not Your Daddy's Films was thrilled to be introduced to Harris when we screened her short film Pens & Pencils, and continue to be huge...
Mar 03, 2026•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 217
You asked, we answered! You want to know how film sales and financing works and Samatha Peel is here to shed light on that confusing aspect of the industry. Samatha Peel is the head of Worldwide Sales and Distribution at Fortitude International, Before Fortitude, Samantha worked at Aldamisa International, where she spearheaded all aspects of international marketing and publicity, in addition to negotiating international deals for a variety of foreign territories. Films Samantha has handled inclu...
Feb 17, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 216
HUNTRIX FANS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!! Today Carlye and Nicole sit down with Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, two of the writers behind KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. Danya and Hannah met as college freshmen and have been best friends/roommates/writing partners/co-workers/sisters/enemies/etc. ever since. The duo, most recently named to Variety’s prestigious Screenwriters to Watch for 2025 list, were just 24-years-old when they co-wrote KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, which exploded into the zeitgeist last summer – becom...
Feb 10, 2026•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 215
Today on Daddy Dailies with talk with the creative duo behind the SXSW feature film, I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND . GG Hawkins (writer/director) & Madison Lanesey (actor) share how they collaborated on the film, their partnership, and offer advice for microbudget filmmaking. GG Hawkins is a writer-director whose debut feature, I Really Love My Husband, premiered at SXSW 2025 to critical acclaim, won the first time director award at Chattanooga and best film at the Female Eye Film Festival. GG al...
Feb 03, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 214
Carlye chats with Canadian filmmaker Ally Pankiw, an accomplished writer and director and an advocate for women and nonbinary filmmakers. A firm believer in apprenticeship, Ally shares how she aims to create more opportunities for aspiring directors. Ally Pakiw made her TV debut with Netflix’s Feel Good , created by comic Mae Martin. She directed and executive produced the show’s first season, which was critically acclaimed as one of the best series of 2020 and boasts a "100% Fresh” score on Rot...
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 213
Julia Meltzer 's multicam spec script YOURS, MINE & PAUL'S sold to 20th Century Fox Television Studios in a competitive situation, and later to ABC with Sarah Hyland attached to star. Her second pilot MARRIED WITH FRIENDS sold in the room to CBS and she has since written for Amazon, Audible, Broadway Video, and various commercial campaigns. She currently has original TV comedy projects in development with Miramax, Shoot To Midnight (Leslye Headland), and Loudmouth (Idina Menzel), as well as ...
Jan 20, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 212
"Nothing stays secret forever" and Tell Me Lies showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer is here to spill the tea on season 3! She shares her creative process, how she works with directors, intimacy coordinators and how she aims to create interesting characters as well as how season three will continue to explore toxic relationships in new ways. The first 3 episodes are out NOW on Hulu. Watch and listen along with us, Daddy! Oppenheimer was recently named one of the top 50 TV producers of 2025 in Variety’...
Jan 13, 2026•55 min•Season 2Ep. 211
In our LAST EPISODE of 2025 (!!) we think that everyone — costume designers, directors, producers, etc. — could learn a thing (or 5) from the fantastic Laura Jean Shannon, a Specialty Costume Designer with a focus on Superhero’s and other sci/fi & fantasy characters. She brings her knowledge of unconventional designs and construction principles to Specialty Character development in Film and TV projects from the course of her 30 plus year career. LJ serves as the Super Hero Costume Designer a...
Dec 23, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 210
This week Carlye & Kourtney talk with Ashley Nicole Black, a two-time Emmy Award-winning writer, actress, and producer best known for her work on Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Bad Monkey, and A Black Lady Sketch Show. Ashley began writing for television in 2016 on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Now, she is currently working on Ma 2, the sequel to the iconic horror film starring Octavia Spencer, as well as preparing to return to the writers’ room for Season 3 of Shrinking. Follow Ashley Nicole Black...
Dec 16, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 209
In today's episode we learn how best friends writer/director Sophie Tabet and writer/actor/producer Julia Roth brought their incredibly vibrant action thriller to life (spoiler alert: it took 7 years!). STONE COLD FOX (avail to watch HERE ) is set in 1986 when the defiant Fox breaks out of an abusive commune in search of her family. But when the queenpin kidnaps her little sister and sends a crooked cop after her, Fox has no choice but to infiltrate the very place she escaped. Since the release ...
Dec 02, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 208
You're in for a treat. In today's episode we chat with Hanna Flint, a London-based film critic, podcaster, author of Strong Female Character: What Movies Teach U s, and a co-founder of Cinema For Gaza and the LFF Critics’ Support Fund. Hanna's book struck a cord with Carlye and Vika and talking with her about cinema was a real treat. Hanna has been covering film and culture for nearly a decade, and interviewing some of the biggest stars in the world, from actors Rebecca Ferguson, John Boyega, Ru...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 207
Katina Medina Mora is a Mexican-American director and writer working across television, film, and theatre. She has built a dynamic international television career directing series like The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon, where one of her episodes became one of the season’s top rated. She has directed episodes of Emily in Paris on Netflix, Firefly Lane, Selena: The Series, and is one of the lead directors of XO, Kitty, Netflix’s global YA series shot in Korea. She also helmed the Season 2 final...
Nov 18, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 206
Reagan Yorke and Jillian Smith turned their success as content creators into S&Q Films, a production company and community where they share every moment of their filmmaking process with their online community. in this episode we discuss their business model, their partnership, and how elements of making videos on social media taught them important filmmaking tools like editing and marketing. Out now, everywhere you listen/watch podcasts. https://www.sqfilms.co/ https://www.patreon.com/cw/sqf...
Nov 11, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 205
In this engaging conversation, Mary Bronstein discusses her journey as a filmmaker and how it led to the making of IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU - out now in theaters! She emphasizes the importance of creating new narratives that reflect female perspectives, as well as the need for community support among women filmmakers and the challenges they face in an industry that often overlooks their contributions. Follow the podcast on instagram at DaddyDailiesPod and tiktok ! Learn more about your ad choi...
Nov 04, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 204
In this week’s episode of Daddy Dailies, we share a live conversation from Atlas Lens Co in Los Angeles with CRISTINA DUNLAP (American Fiction, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Am I OK?) and AVA BERKOFSKY, ASC (Insecure, Free In Deed, One of Them Days). This conversation is designed for both cinematographers and directors to get the most out of their working relationships and learn from experts about honing their craft! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!! https://www.instagram.com/daddydailiespod/ ...
Oct 28, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 203
Alex Heller is a filmmaker from the south side of Chicago. Her debut feature film "The Year Between", an autobiographical comedy about bipolar disorder received praise from The New York Times , Variety , Roger Ebert , and NPR . The film stars J. Smith-Cameron and Steve Buscemi alongside Heller. Heller's short films have also earned numerous accolades including "Debaters" which premiered at Sundance 2025. In this episode we talk about finding your POV as a filmmaker and get into the details of ho...
Oct 21, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 202
Nora Garrett's debut feature script, AFTER THE HUNT, directed by Oscar-nominated Luca Guadagnino is currently in theaters. But Nora is anything but an overnight success. In our premiere episode of season 2, we talk philosophy, being broke in Hollywood, being an assistant to the stars and her writing process. INSIDE THE EPISODE: Tim Neenan Writing Classes Lily King "Writers & Lovers" James Clear "Atomic Habits" Original Cast Album Company - Documentary on HBOMax Stella Adler - The Art of Acti...
Oct 14, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 201
For our final episode of season one, we invite our first ~token man~ onto the show! We think everyone will benefit from Elric Kane's candid advice and experience in the film industry. Elric is the Director of ‘The Dead Thing’ an indie horror feature film which premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival in 2024 and was released on IFC/ SHUDDER in 2025. Kane co-produced the 2024 film ‘No more Time’ for director Dalila Droege and was an Associate producer on the SXSW film ‘The Frontier.’ He is an acti...
Aug 26, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Calling all cool East Coasters! Raw Daisies is a NJ/NY-based production company turning the tradition of how films are funded, exhibited and distributed - on its head. In today's episode we talk with co-founder Katie Elle Weinstein who shares how Raw Daisies was created, the ethos behind the company and the 2nd annual SummerFest happening... right now! Raw Daisies host seemingly random community events anchored around themes like political education, music and concerts, speed dating and Pride ...
Aug 19, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 127
You may recognizer her as the AT&T spokesperson, Lily Adams but did you know she also directs some of those commercials too? Milana Vayntrub's career path has been a journey of balancing acting and directing, and sometimes getting to do both at the same time. Hear her experience getting her film produced, directing herself, and what's next for her! We screened her semi-autobiographical short film Pickled Herring at a Not Your Daddy's event, and now you can watch it on Omleto! Milana's firs...
Aug 12, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 126
These are the artists and crafts-women who make it happen. A conversation with masters of their craft on the sets of your favorite TV shows and movies! Hear from experienced professionals on how they bring movies to life through their craft. Whether you're a technician, filmmaker or aspiring director, this episode is perfect for anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes magic of filmmaking. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from the daddys themselves. Se...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 125
This one is from the vault! in 2024 we hosted a panel with the folks who make it all happen - from the page to the final product. This panel includes writer/producer/showrunner Jennifer Schuur (MY BRILLIANT FRIEND), Casting Director Tamara-Lee Notcutt (THE BUCCANEERS), Agent Davina Hefflin & producer Aubrey Bendix (TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE; XO KITTY). These women get specific about their role in the process of bringing your favorite shows and moves to life, and are honest about the ...
Jul 15, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 124
This week on Daddy Dailies, Koko talks with Bosede Williams about her journey from Script Supervisor to television Director (Doom Patrol, Alaska Daily, Designated Survivor, Manifest). Bosede believes in practicing your craft at all times — so don’t wait for someone to give you an opportunity, go out there with your camera and make something. available now, wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 01, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 123
In this special collab episode, Daddy Dailies and Angle on Producers join forces to talk community building, chosen collaborators and "what is a producer, really??". Carolina Groppa is a Producer behind the 2017 Emmy nominated feature documentary AUTISM IN LOVE, the documentary THE HONORABLE: SHYNE, and the narrative feature HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL (among others) . She also served as the Executive in Charge of Production at Issa Rae's Hoorae Media and Color Collective. She interviews prod...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 122
