In Proximity

Inside the Making of IN PROXIMITY Season 3 with Paola Mardo & the Crew

We’ve made over 40 episodes for season 3! To celebrate our season finale, host Paola Mardo takes you on a tour around the Proximity Media office and the IN PROXIMITY podc

INSIDE PROXIMITY: Film Festival How-To with Sev Ohanian, Terra Potts & Paola Mardo

If you’re an emerging filmmaker, this episode is for you! IN PROXIMITY host and first-time filmmaker Paola Mardo sits down with Proximity Media founder Sev Ohanian and Ch

Pixar Storytelling Secrets with Directors and Writers of TOY STORY 5

More than 30 years after the release of TOY STORY, the Pixar franchise’s latest chapter, TOY STORY 5, premieres in theaters this week. Award-winning writer/director Andre

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Using Your Fear in Filmmaking with Jordan Peele and Ryan Coogler

We’re going back into the archives to rerun this insightful and hilarious conversation with Ryan Coogler and Jordan Peele. From GET OUT to US to NOPE, Jordan has delighte

From Stage to Screen: Playwright & Filmmaker Aleshea Harris

Playwright Aleshea Harris made her feature film directorial debut with IS GOD IS, adapted from her Obie Award-winning play of the same name. On the day her film opened in

How Shirley Kurata Designed the Maximalist Costumes for I LOVE BOOSTERS

From her Oscar-nominated work in The Daniels’ EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE, to her latest project I LOVE BOOSTERS, written and directed by Boots Riley, costume des

SINNERS Symposium: Behind the Scenes of Movie Marketing

In this 2-part series, we’re sharing gems about fandoms, creators, and marketing movies from the TikTok SINNERS Symposium. Last week, Paola Mardo sat down with Ryan Coogl

SINNERS Symposium: How TikTok Creators are Fueling Viral Movies

In this 2-part series, we’re sharing gems about fandoms, creators, and marketing movies from the TikTok SINNERS Symposium. The day before the Oscars, the Proximity Media

How to Build a YouTube Empire with Michelle Khare

YouTube’s daredevil Michelle Khare has tackled the world’s toughest professions and stunts in her award-winning series CHALLENGE ACCEPTED — from mastering Harry Houdini’s

Behind the Music: How PinkPantheress Produces Hits

We’re going stateside on IN PROXIMITY! Before she became a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated musician, PinkPantheress was a film student in London who loved editing videos

How SINNERS Built Its Oscar-Winning Score

We’re celebrating the theatrical anniversary of SINNERS with a musical deep dive featuring executive music producer Serena Göransson. Alongside her creative partner Ludwi

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Art of the Pitch and Other Writing Tips with Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, and Sev Ohanian

Take another trip to the archives with Proximity founder and writer/producer Sev Ohanian’s conversation with screenwriting duo Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier! Juel and

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Screenwriting Masterclass with Sev Ohanian and Aneesh Chaganty

We’re back in the archives with a re-release of one of our first episodes ever featuring writer, producer, and Proximity Media founder Sev Ohanian and writer/director Ane

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Cord Jefferson and Ryan Coogler on Writing, Directing, AMERICAN FICTION, and SINNERS (sort of)

We’re going back into the IN PROXIMITY archives for the next several weeks, rereleasing masterclasses on filmmaking and screenwriting. On this episode, we’re rebroadcasti

INSIDE PROXIMITY: Meet (and Learn from!) our Nonfiction Team

We’re celebrating docs and nonfiction series with Proximity’s Nonfiction department! IN PROXIMITY host Paola Mardo sits down with Kelli Dunson Buchanan (VP, Head of Nonfi

BEST OF SINNERS with Academy Award winners Ryan Coogler, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Ludwig Göransson, Michael B. Jordan, and more | PROX GEMS!

For this special episode of IN PROXIMITY, we’re celebrating the artisans who brought SINNERS to life. Relive the insightful conversations with Academy Award winners Ryan

How to Make an Oscar-Winning Short Film with Luke Matheny

Luke Matheny is a writer, director, and showrunner who won the Academy Award for Best Live-Action Short Film in 2010 for GOD OF LOVE. Luke sat down with IN PROXIMITY host

Directing GOAT, Animation, and Dreaming Big with Tyree Dillihay

Before his debut animated feature GOAT claimed the #1 spot at the box office, director Tyree Dilihay joined IN PROXIMITY host Paola Mardo for an in-depth conversation abo

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ryan Coogler: Writing, Directing, and IMAX

Here comes the THE BRIDE writer/director/producer Maggie Gyllenhaal, who joins SINNERS writer/director/producer and Proximity founder Ryan Coogler, for an exclusive conve

Writing and Directing KPOP DEMON HUNTERS

We are sealing the Honmoon with KPOP DEMON HUNTERS directors and co-writers, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans! The veteran animation filmmakers break down how Maggie devel