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.
A walk down docu-memory lane as we welcome Ben’s early filmmaking collaborator, roommate, and mentor Bradley Beesley…. A prolific and adventure-prone docmaker, Bradley’s created acclaimed docs OKIE NOODLING 1 & 2, FEARLESS FREAKS, and SWEETHEARTS OF THE PRISON RODEO—among others. This walk takes us through Brad & Ben’s old neighborhood, with a stop in front of the house they shared in French Place, here in Austin. In a flowing conversation filled with stories and insights from Bradley’s early days at OU art school where he made the infamous PIZZA MAN, through his collaborations with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, and his intense love of Oklahoma hand-fishing, it’s no surprise that Ben calls Bradley, “The Pride of Oklahoma.” And Austin takes plenty of pride in this former-pirate too!
Links:
The Making of Biffy Clyro, My Recovery Injection directed by Ben Steinbauer
Okie Noodling (2000)
Fearless Freaks (2005)
Summercamp! (2006)
The Creek Runs Red (2006)
Okie Noodling 2 (2008)
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo (2009)
Calls To Okies: The Park Grubbs Story (2014)
00:00 The Pride of Barbados
00:22 The Pride of Oklahoma
02:10 Walking and Talking with Bradley Beesley
04:29 Journey to Austin
05:35 The Flaming Lips Connection
20:49 The Making of Okie Noodling
27:33 Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo
28:38 The Best Summer of Bradley’s Life
29:39 The Pirate Life of Filmmaking
33:16 The Okie Noodling Phenomenon
36:11 Creating the Noodling Tournament
38:56 Funding and Production Challenges
40:51 The Passion for Noodling
44:54 Advice for Young Filmmakers
47:49 Current Projects and Reflections
51:30 Conclusion and Future Guests
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