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Daddy Dailies

Not Your Daddy's Films 53 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

Daddy Dailies features conversations with industry professionals who share their paths to success in the entertainment industry. The podcast is presented by Not Your Daddy's Films, a social impact organization focused on educating and empowering women and nonbinary filmmakers. Hosted by Vika Stubblebine, Carlye Tamaren, Katherine Hughes, Nicole Lipp, and Kourtney Bell, it offers insights and advice for aspiring filmmakers.

Episodes

My Fault / Your Fault: London - Directing Duo Dani Girdwood & Charlotte Fassler
My Fault / Your Fault: London - Directing Duo Dani Girdwood & Charlotte Fassler Sep 15, 2026 4242 Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler are a directing duo under the moniker Similar But Different. They are known for their sharp wit, bold style, and a knack for coaxing out performances that feel effortlessly real— and for being a pretty good time. Dubbed a “female powerhouse duo” by Adweek’s Lindsay Rittenhouse, the duo has been celebrated by Cannes Lions, The British Arrows, Ciclope, AICP Next A
The Last Sunrise with Director Carlson Young
The Last Sunrise with Director Carlson Young Sep 10, 2026 2685 Originally a Fort Worth, Texas native, Carlson Young attended USC  where she studied Creative Writing while co-starring in SCREAM: The TV Series and appearing in series such as Key and Peele and EMILY IN PARIS. Carlson’s directorial debut, psychological horror fantasy THE BLAZING WORLD, premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and her sophomore feature for Amazon romcom UPGRADED starring
Superhero Costume Design: A Conversation with THE BOYS Laura Jean Shannon (Re-Release)
Superhero Costume Design: A Conversation with THE BOYS Laura Jean Shannon (Re-Release) Aug 25, 2026 4684 In honor of her team's Emmy nomination for Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes for THE BOYS we're rolling it back to our conversation with Laura Jean (LJ) Shannon!! 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
The Director / Actor Relationship with HONEYJOON's Lilian T. Mehrel & Ayden Mayeri
The Director / Actor Relationship with HONEYJOON's Lilian T. Mehrel & Ayden Mayeri Aug 19, 2026 4335 Today Vika chats with the writer-director and lead actor of feature film HONEYJOON! Lilian T. Mehrel & Ayden Mayeri share their process, what it was like to film in Portugal, and how to get actors interested in your film as a first time feature director. You can keep up with the film screenings, buy the blu ray or get merch on their SUBSTACK In the film, June and her Persian-British mom Lela tr
"Let's Talk About S*x, Baby!" Intimacy on Screen with Corrin Evans (RE-RELEASE)
"Let's Talk About S*x, Baby!" Intimacy on Screen with Corrin Evans (RE-RELEASE) Aug 4, 2026 4113 In honor of Corrin's feature debut, CORPUS, which just premiered at Fantasia 2026, we're bringing back our conversation about writing, directing, and working as an Intimacy Coordinator in Hollywood. Intimacy Coordination is still a relatively new aspect of the film and television industry and we have the incredible Corrin Evans (Maxxxine, American Horror Stories, Dicks: The Musical, the After film
Disney's Descendants: Wicked Wonderland with Director Kimmy Gatewood
Disney's Descendants: Wicked Wonderland with Director Kimmy Gatewood Jul 28, 2026 3714 Today we chat with Kimmy Gatewood, multi-hyphenate extraordinaire and director of Disney's latest installment of mega-franchise musicals, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland! From directing to writing and producing, bringing characters to life in film and television, and more, multi-hyphenate award winning lady-boss Kimmy Gatewood has quickly made a name for herself in the entertainment industry.&nb
The New "Little House on the Prairie" with Producer Joy Gorman Wettels
The New "Little House on the Prairie" with Producer Joy Gorman Wettels Jul 21, 2026 4189 Joy Gorman Wettels is a career producer and founder of JOY COALITION,  a production venture focused on bridging generations through purpose-driven content. A leading voice at the intersection of entertainment and social impact, Gorman partners with organizations on youth mental health, justice reform, and inclusive storytelling. She originated the new adaptation of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE
The True Story Behind "Find Your Friends" with Izabel Pakzad
The True Story Behind "Find Your Friends" with Izabel Pakzad Jul 14, 2026 3675 Izabel Pakzad is an Iranian-Greek American filmmaker, writer, and actor. She wrote and directed her debut feature film, Find Your Friends (2026), starring Helena Howard (Madeline's Madeline,) Bella Thorne (Divinity,) Chloe Cherry (Euphoria,) Zion Moreno (Gossip Girl,) Sophia Ali (Uncharted,) and Chris Bauer (The Wire.) FIND YOUR FRIENDS - Amber and her friends visit Joshua Tree for a fun girls
Wires, Meat Suits and the Making of I LOVE BOOSTERS with stunt coordinator Chelsea Bruland
Wires, Meat Suits and the Making of I LOVE BOOSTERS with stunt coordinator Chelsea Bruland Jul 7, 2026 3549 Chelsea Bruland is an Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator and second unit director. Originally from Australia, Chelsea began as an actor before discovering her passion for action storytelling. She’s earned a Children and Family Emmy nomination for stunt coordinating Descendants: The Rise of Red and recently coordinated Is God Is and Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters, both of which are in theaters at the
She's The He with Writer/Director Siobhan McCarthy
She's The He with Writer/Director Siobhan McCarthy Jun 30, 2026 1963 She's The He is a trans coming-of-age comedy currently in theaters across the United States. Siobhan McCarthy (they/them) talks to us about the making of the film, the why behind it, and the way their cast came together in the most perfect way. Not Your Daddy's Films hosted a special screening for the community, and now you get to be part of it too. find out about screenings near you: https://s
Voicemails for Isabelle with Writer & Director Leah McKendrick
Voicemails for Isabelle with Writer & Director Leah McKendrick Jun 23, 2026 4488 The perfect modern RomCom doesn't exist--- hold the phone-- Voicemails For Isabelle just entered the chat! You've cried, you've laughed, you've shared your love for this movie with your internet friends and now you can geek out with us & writer/director LEAH MCKENDRICK! We chat with Leah about her RomCom non negotiables, her first two features MFA and Scrambled, and her advice on writing and dire
The Heart of "Couples Weekend" with Nora Kirkpatrick
The Heart of "Couples Weekend" with Nora Kirkpatrick May 27, 2026 3088 We had the pleasure of sitting down with Nora Kirkpatrick the writer and director of this month's COUPLES WEEKEND to talk about her fascinating journey from rockstar and actor to filmmaker. Nora grew up in rural Iowa before graduating from UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film and Television. Upon graduation, Nora joined Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, won a GRAMMY and toured the world, playing Coa

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