Film Directing with Matt Macedo

Film Directing with Matt Macedo

Matt Macedo

Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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If you're a film director, this podcast is for you. Intuition and the Director. Psychology and the Director. And much, much more. SUBSCRIBE to learn more about the behind-the-scenes world of the director.

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Recent Episodes

S4E3 Psychology and The Microdrama

Oct 22, 2025 53m

In this episode of Film Directing with Matt Macedo, we dive into the fascinating intersection of psychology and vertical microdramas — the fast-paced, emotionally charged storytelling format that has…

S4E2 Stunt Coordinator Meets The Director

Oct 10, 2025 1h 24m

In this episode of Film Directing with Matt Macedo, I sit down with legendary stunt coordinator Gregg Sargeant — a veteran of Hollywood action, known for his work on War of the Worlds with Steven…

S4E1 Mindset meets The Director

Feb 28, 2025 2h 7m

In this episode of Film Directing with Matt Macedo, I sit down with friend of the podcast Dédalo Purificação to discuss how mindset shapes a director’s journey. We dive into the differences between a…

S3E1 The Rise of Vertical Hollywood: The Director's Perspective

Oct 22, 2024 1h 1m

Vertical dramas are on the rise. If you've seen platforms like Reelshort, ShortMax, Dramabox, and PocketFM dominating the entertainment charts on the Apple and Android App Stores, or caught a glimpse…

S2E6 Actor Meets The Director

Feb 25, 2024 1h 36m

Hello friends! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the podcast. This episode is sponsored by the Film Analysis Journal, my new book that I released on Amazon for film students and aspiring…

S2E5 The Writer/Director's Journey

Nov 14, 2023 1h 36m

Hello Friends! Today's special guest is writer/director Cody Ashford. Cody is a central valley filmmaker who recently completed his first feature film. We dive into the writer/director's experience…

S2E4 Light and the Director

Jul 20, 2023 53m

Hello Friends! Today's special guest is Adrian Sierkowski, a cinematographer and gaffer. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between the director and cinematographer, how lighting can…

S2E3 Fiverr and the Director - Now Offering Feedback Services

Jul 03, 2023 2m Bonus

Are you needing feedback on a script or film you've completed? I've started offering services on Fiverr! If you are a Writer/Director about to embark on directing a script you have written, PLEASE…

S2E2 The Unconscious Characteristics of Character

Feb 26, 2023 1h 45m

Did you know your handwriting reveals virtually everything about you? Today's special guest is Author and Expert Handwriting Analyst Sheila Lowe. We dive deep into how our characteristics (and even…

S2E1 Commercials and the Director

Feb 02, 2023 1h 8m

Hello Friends! On today's episode, I welcome Jordan Brady to the podcast. He is an ultra-successful commercial director who has directed well over 1,000 commercials and has multiple online courses.…

Intuition and the Director

Apr 11, 2021 1h 6m

Hello friends! Today, I welcome back writer, director, and cinematographer Steven Bernstein (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0077149/) to chat about intuition and its impact on a director and the…

S1E12 Psychology and the Director

Sep 01, 2020 43m

Hello friends! Today, I welcome back writer, director, and cinematographer Steven Bernstein (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0077149/) to chat about psychology and its impact on directing and…

S1E11 Music meets the Director

Aug 26, 2020 43m

Hello friends! Today, I speak with my good friend and composer Jamie Murgatroyd (https://www.murgatroydmusic.com/) about our collaborative relationship and the relationship between composers and…

S1E10 A Conversation With Steven Bernstein

May 30, 2020 57m

Steven Bernstein is a successful Cinematographer, Director, Screenwriter, and Author.  Some of his credits include Monster (2003), The Waterboy (1998), Scary Movie 2 (2001), Half Baked (1998), Last…

S1E9 An Analysis on Avatar: The Last Airbender

May 27, 2020 29m

Hello Friends! Today I chat with Actor, Writer, Photographer, Aspiring Director, and Avatar: The Last Airbender fan, Joshua Slack. Together, we analyze the shows' themes and character arcs, as well…

S1E8 The Film Set During COVID-19

May 24, 2020 47m

Today I speak with Central Valley Filmmaker and Serrano Studios creator Ernest Serrano about the specific changes and challenges to how a film set now operates under the new post-COVID-19…

S1E6 Hollywood vs. COVID-19

Apr 16, 2020 48m

The industry might not ever be the same again. In this episode, I scan through multiple articles on Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline to share what's going on with the movie industry during…

S1E5 Top 5 Favorite Shows of All Time with Dédalo Purificação (HeyDedalo Podcast)

Apr 15, 2020 1h 10m

Today, I'm joined by my good friend Dédalo of the HeyDédalo Podcast (http://anchor.fm/heydedalo) to discuss our personal Top 5 favorite shows of all time! Check out his podcast to listen to the…

S1E3 Top 5 Directors of All Time

Apr 03, 2020 9m

"Top 5 Directors of All Time" - List Curated by Peter Markham (FilmDirectingClass.com) Alfred Hitchcock Stanley Kubrick Martin Scorsese  Akira Kurosawa  Michael Powell  I HIGHLY encourage you all to…

S1E2 Top 5 Directors Living Now

Apr 03, 2020 5m

"Top 5 Directors Alive Today" - List Curated by Peter Markham (FilmDirectingClass.com) Lynne Ramsay Lucrecia Martel  Barry Jenkins  Sofia Coppola  Michael Haneke Like many of you, I'm sure, I have…

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Film Directing with Matt Macedo has published 20 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Arts, Visual Arts.

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