Doc Walks
Doc Walks
Podcast Description
Mid-career filmmakers, Keith Maitland (Tower, Dear Mr Brody) and Ben Steinbauer (Winnebago Man, Chop & Steele), are giving the world what no one asked for… Doc Walks. Against their better judgment, they decided to turn their weekly walks and talks into a podcast, stepping into conversation with filmmakers and execs about the art and industry of documentary filmmaking. If you’re an up and coming filmmaker, lover of non-fiction, or related to either Ben or Keith, this podcast might be for you.
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Content Themes
The podcast dives into various themes relevant to documentary filmmaking, including personal journeys in the industry, insights from established filmmakers, and candid discussions on the challenges of indie film distribution. For example, a recent episode featured discussions about the Sundance Film Festival experience and interviews with filmmakers such as Su Kim, while another highlighted Diane Quon's transition from marketing executive to Academy Award-nominated producer, providing valuable advice for aspiring filmmakers.
Documentary filmmakers, Keith Maitland (Tower, Dear Mr Brody) and Ben Steinbauer (Winnebago Man, Chop & Steele), are giving the world what no one asked for… Doc Walks. Against their better judgment, they decided to turn their weekly walks into a podcast, stepping into conversation with filmmakers and execs about the art and industry of documentary filmmaking. If you’re an up and coming filmmaker, lover of non-fiction, or related to either Ben or Keith, this podcast might be for you.
It’s a picture perfect spring morning in East Austin, a beautiful walk made better by the presence of our guest, acclaimed filmmaker Kahane Corn Cooperman, in Austin to premier CREEDE, USA, her newest doc. Keith & Ben explore Kahane’s illustrious career, from her 1991 Sundance debut with COOL WATER, to her days behind-the-scenes of DAZED AND CONFUSED, through nearly two decades as a producer and EP on The Daily Show, and her Oscar nominated run with the heartwarming short, JOE’S VIOLIN. An easy-going ramble through the Boog Creek greenbelt yields candid insights into Kahane’s storytelling approach, as she provides invaluable advice for emerging filmmakers. “No wasted steps!” she says. And none were, in the making of this episode.
00:00 Introduction and Mic Check
01:11 Introducing Kahane Corn Cooperman
02:22 Kahane’s Early Career and Sundance 1991
04:11 Her Dazed and Confused Doc
10:19 The Daily Show Journey
14:53 Transition to Joe’s Violin and Beyond
17:24 The Struggle of a Showrunner
20:22 It’s All Connections
20:45 Introducing Creede, USA
26:24 Challenges and Realities
34:52 Advice for Emerging Filmmakers
36:31 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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