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If you’re part of the industry—or just curious about how it all works—The Season is the show that examines the nuts and bolts of the awards machinery. We’re pulling back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes: the strategies driving campaigns and the personal experiences and challenges of running the awards circuit gauntlet. Each episode, we'll be talking to key players from all corners of the awards industry — from filmmakers and artisans to awards pundits and publicists — exe ...
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Forecasting Awards Season w/ Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter's Executive Editor for Awards
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On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich delves into the intricacies of predicting awards season with Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter's Executive Editor for Awards. We dive into why he’s been dubbed an 'awards oracle' as Scott explains his methodology for creating the Feinberg Forecast, the influence of various factors on Oscar pre…
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Bootstrapping an Awards Campaign w/ Vanessa Hope, Director & Producer, Invisible Nation
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In this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich speaks with director and producer Vanessa Hope about the grassroots awards campaign for her documentary, Invisible Nation. They discuss navigating a challenging festival circuit and the strategy as independent filmmakers behind the doc’s Oscar push. Vanessa also shared her experience gaining unpara…
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The State of Awards Tech and How to Find Your Screener w/ Vision Media CEO Jason Deadrich
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This episode of The Season podcast, hosted by Ryland Aldrich, features a deep dive discussion with Jason Deadrich, CEO of Vision Media, about the evolution of screener distribution and the impact of technology on awards season campaigns. It covers the transition from physical to digital screeners, the role of secure digital media, and how they plan…
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The 75th Eddie Awards & ACE's Global Support for Editors w/ Jenni McCormick, Exec. Director of American Cinema Editors
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In this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich interviews Jenni McCormick, the Executive Director of the American Cinema Editors (ACE). They discuss the upcoming 75th Eddie Awards, the importance of recognizing various film editing categories, and how ACE has evolved over the years to stay current with industry trends. In addition, Jenni shares…
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Representation in Awards Season w/ John Griffiths, Executive Director, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics & Producer, Dorian Awards
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In this episode of The Season podcast, host Ryland Aldrich sits down with John Griffiths, Executive Director of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics and Producer of the Dorian Awards. Together, they explore the origins of the Dorian Awards and GALECA's mission to honor diverse voices in entertainment. The conversation delves into the …
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Illuminating Cinematography Awards w/ ASC GM Delphine Figueras & American Cinematographer Editor-in-Chief Stephen Pizzello
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In this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich sits down with Delphine Figueras, General Manager of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), and Stephen Pizzello, Editor-in-Chief of American Cinematographer magazine. They delve into the ASC’s influential role in awards season, exploring how their work champions cinematography as an art f…
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Evolving a Film Festival Into an Awards Circuit Stop w/ SCAD Savannah Film Fest Executive Director Christina Routhier
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In this episode, host Ryland Aldrich sits down with Christina Routhier, the Executive Director of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, to explore the festival's evolution over the past two decades. Christina shares how the festival has grown from a platform for SCAD students into a key stop on the awards season circuit, thanks to a conscious effort to …
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The Invisible Magic of VFX w/ Award-Winning VFX Supervisor Eric Durst
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In this week's episode of The Season, we sit down with Emmy and VES Award-winning visual effects supervisor Eric Durst. Eric shares his journey through some of the most iconic projects in film and television, from working on Bong Joon-ho's Snowpiercer to his award-winning work on the Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial. He also reflects on the e…
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How to Win Every Time w/ Film & TV Music Awards Strategist Ray Costa
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In this episode of The Season, we’re joined by Ray Costa, a Film & TV Music Awards Strategist who has shaped award-winning campaigns for over 30 years. Ray has worked with artists like Billie Eilish, Elton John, and Lady Gaga, crafting unconventional strategies to get their music in front of voters. He shares his unique approach, from organizing on…
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Making Awards Shows Entertaining w/ Writers Guild Awards EP Hugh Fink
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Our guest this week is Hugh Fink, Executive Producer of the Writers Guild Awards, stand-up comedian, and Emmy-winning SNL writer. Hugh takes us behind the scenes of producing award shows, sharing insights on navigating comedy in front of live audiences, the challenges of booking the right hosts, and why he believes the Writers Guild Awards is “the …
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TIFF, Awards Journalism, and more w/ The Ankler's Katey Rich
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Our guest is Katey Rich, the Awards Editor at The Ankler and host of the Prestige Junkie podcast for this inaugural episode of The Season. We take a dive deep into Katey's recent experiences at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), breaking down audience reactions, standout films, and the ripple effect of the People's Choice Award on the …
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Announcing the new FYCit Podcast, The Season. If you’re part of the industry—or just curious about how it all works—this is the show that examines the nuts and bolts of the awards machinery. We’re pulling back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes: the strategies driving campaigns and the personal experiences and challenges of runnin…
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