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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 158
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
2.54 Filmmaker Interview with Akshit Kumar
In today's episode, I interview Akshit Kumar, the director of the short film "bonVoyage pour monVoyage," an experimental film animating Akshit's travels. The film received the bronze me…
2.53 Jackson Ytreberg Memorial Episode
17 years ago today, my wife Denise and I lost our first son Jackson and it was by far the hardest thing either of us has ever been through. I asked her to come on the podcast with me to…
2.52 Author Interview with Neal Fischer
In today's episode, I interview Neal Fischer, author of two new movie trivia books, The Rom-Com Ultimate Movie Trivia Book and the Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book. He also hosts tw…
2.51 Filmmaker Interview with Aaron Johnson
In today's episode, I interview Aaron Johnson, the director of the short film "The 17%," a documentary about Colette Divitto, a young woman with Downs Syndrome and her successful cookie…
2.50 Filmmaker Interview with Florian Maurice, Maxime Foltzer, and Estelle Bonnardel
In today's episode, I interview Florian Maurice, Maxime Foltzer, and Estelle Bonnardel, the directors of the short film "Au Revoir Mon Monde," an animated film about a man in a fish cos…
2.49 Filmmaker Interview with Rishabh Raj Jain
In today's episode, I interview Rishabh Raj Jain, the director of the short film "A Dream Called Kushi (Happiness)," a documentary about a one young woman seeking an opportunity to esca…
2.48 Filmmaker Interview with Hannah Rafkin
In today's episode, I interview Hannah Rafkin, the director of the short film "Keeper," a documentary about one man's effort to keep bees in the Bronx while raising his daughters as a s…
2.47 Filmmaker Interview with Jens Kevin Georg
In today's episode, I interview Jens Kevin Georg, the director of the short film "Crust" which tells the story of a young boy in search of his first scar. The film received the silver m…
2.46 Filmmaker Interview with Sarah Blok
In today's episode, I interview Sarah Blok, the director of the short film "Trouble" which explores the story of a family dealing with changing relationships amid the separation of the …
2.45 Filmmaker Interview with Jamie O’Rourke
In today's episode, I interview Jamie O’Rourke, the director of the short film "Calf." The film looks at a topic that is extremely relevant to many people around the world today, yet no…
2.44 Filmmaker Interview with Kirsten Slemint
In today's episode, I interview Kirsten Slemint, the director of the short film "Burnt Country" which explores the threat of wildfire in Australia and the indigenous population who work…
2.43 Filmmaker Interview with Bartłomiej Błaszczyński
In today's episode, I interview Bartłomiej Błaszczyński, the director of the short film "Take Me to Her" which explores the story of a woman who has gone through an incredible loss, and…
2.42 2024 Student Academy Award Recap
In honor of the Student Academy Awards that took place this past Monday October 14th, I'm providing a quick recap of the winners. You'll also hear a little bit of my interviews from ear…
2.41 Filmmaker Interview with Tom Potter
In today's episode, I interview Tom Potter, the director of the experimental short film "Lullaby for the Lost" which explores the memories of a man who is beginning to forget his mother…
2.40 Filmmaker Interview with Luke Morgan
In today's episode, I interview Luke Morgan, the director of the short film "The Boat." The film is based on a heartbreaking true story of a father who must make a difficult choice when…
2.39 Filmmaker Interview with Birdy Wei-Ting Hung
In today's episode, I interview Birdy Wei-Ting Hung, the director of the experimental short film "A Brighter Summer Day for the Lady Avengers." The film looks at the experience of a you…
2.38 Filmmaker Interview with Louisa Connolly-Burnham
In today's episode, I interview Louisa Connolly-Burnham the director of the short film "Sister Wives," an exploration of the dynamics between two women in a polygamous relationship as t…
2.37 Filmmaker Interview with Daniel Salas
In today's episode, I interview Daniel Salas the director of the experimental short film "WIRED," a surreal look at the impact technology can have on a person. The film was selected as …
2.36 Filmmaker Interview with Zac Lazarou
In today's episode, I interview Zac Lazarou the director of the short documentary "The Undertakers," an beautiful look at the underappreciated world of vultures in Africa. The film was …
2.35 Filmmaker Interview with Julia Grupińska, Tian Westraad, and Ezequiel Garibay
In today's episode, I interview Julia Grupińska, Tian Westraad, and Ezequiel Garibay, three of the five directors of the short film "El Ombligo de la Luna." The short animated film is a…