I Love You Forever is a 2024 American comedy drama film written and directed by Cazzie David and Elisa Kalani and starring Sofia Black-D'Elia, Ray Nicholson and Cazzie David. Earlier this year, Not Your Daddy's Films hosted a screening and Q&A with the film's directors and producer Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer's Body) about their collaboration and the process of making their debut feature film. Follow: Daddy DailiesFollow: Cazzie David & Elisa Kalani Follow: Nicole Lipp
In February 2025, Not Your Daddy's Films hosted a panel in Los Angeles with TV writers Brittani Nichols (Abbott Elementary), Shantira Jackson (Big Mouth), Karen Joseph Adcock (The Bear) & Raven Jackson (Surface; All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt). Kourtney talks with our panelists about how they became TV writers, what it is like to work on shows with a dedicated fanbase, and when they knew they'd 'made it' in Hollywood.Follow: Daddy Dailies Host: Kourtney BellGuests: Brittani Nichols, Shantira Jackson,Karen Joseph Adcock, Raven Jackson
Katherine and Kourtney sit down with Zoe Cassavetes to talk about coming up in the 90s, making “Broken English”, “Day Out of Days” and directing shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty, Sex Lives of College Girls, Emily In Paris & more!For a more in depth look at what we discuss join the daddys on Patreon!Follow Daddy DailiesFollow Katherine HughesFollow Kourtney Bell
Vika is joined by Claudia Restrepo, a director, writer, actor and editor who cut her teeth working on digital content at Buzzfeed and went on to write on THE BOOK OF QUEER (now available on Max), an Emmy-award winning series for Discovery+. In 2021 she was a producer on the SXSW feature THE END OF US and then acted as star and Executive Producer of the 2023 feature PEAK SEASON. Claudia writes about culture on her Substack HORNY FOR CONTENT, and you can check out her directing work on her website: https://www.claudiarestrepo.com/Follow Claudia RestrepoFollow Vika StubblebineFollow Daddy Dailies Want more info on what was discussed in the episode? Join us on PATREON!
Carlye and Katherine chat with Imani Davis, a writer, producer and programmer at American Cinematheque, who created the Proof Film Festival here in Los Angeles. Imani also hosts events with Film Girlz Brunch, and co-hosts the podcast PLAYERS: A film industry podcast. Follow: Daddy DailiesFollow: Imani DavisFollow: Katherine Hughes & Carlye TamarenFor more details and links to what we chat about, join the conversation on Patreon
We sat down with Amelia Allwarden, an editor behind some of your favorite shows (Dune:Prophecy, Westworld, PEN15, Daisy Jones & The Six). She demystifies what truly goes on in the edit bay and how an Editor works with an Assistant Editor. Her passion for the craft is clear in every sentence. If you want to improve your relationship with your Post Production team, want to be a better editor, or are simply curious...this is the episode for you. For more insights and links to what we talk about, join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/NYDFilmsFollow: Daddy DailiesFollow: Kourtney Bell & Vika StubblebineINSIDE THE EPISODE: Amelia credits ACE with the start of her career... check it out! American Cinema Editors InternshipHarry Potter and The Magic of Editing - DVDs aren't as much of a thing these days, but the extras still exist on YouTube! Feeling nostalgic? Get this CAMCORDER and try some in-camera editing
IIntimacy 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 films & more) on to discuss what the role entails, how she got into the work & how it has informed her own work as a writer and director. If you're an IC, a director or an actor this is a MUST LISTEN. If you enjoy this conversation, check out Corrin's podcast THE ACHE. For more insights and links to what we talk about, join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/NYDFilmsFollow: Daddy DailiesFollow: Vika Stubblebine & Carlye TamarenFollow: Corrin EvansMore information on the union developments:LA Times: Hollywood intimacy coordinators unanimously vote to unionize under SAG-AFTRAFive Intimacy Coordinators Explain Their CraftSAG IC registry: https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts-industry-resources/report-discrimination/intimacy-coordinator-resources/view-registry
Welcome to multi-hyphenate central. Carlye and Vika interview writer/director/producer/podcaster/actor/stand up Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart, Girls5Eva, Bless this Mess) about choosing a creative path, how to balance it all and what that life really looks like. For more insights and links to what we talk about, join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/NYDFilmsFollow: Daddy DailiesFollow: Chelsea DevantezFollow: Vika Stubblebine & Carlye Tamaren
Calling all directors, this ones for you! Clara Aranovich went from directing incredible shorts (which she continues to do) to directing incredible television. We talk about how to get directing opportunities, how to keep your spirit alive, and our collective creative inspirations. Check out their work at https://claraaranovich.com/ We do a deeper dive on all things discussed (UTA job list, Quibi, Public Assembly & more) in this episode on our Patreon.Follow: Daddy DailiesFollow: Clara AranovichFollow: Vika Stubblebine & Nicole Lipp
The writer-producers behind 2023's JOY RIDE talk writing teams, bringing a script to life, and the specific joy ride that making this film took. The movie stars Stephanie Hsu, Ashley Park Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu and many more.Join us on Patreon to chat about the episode and receive podcast extras. You can watch Joy Ride on STARZ, DIRECTV, The Roku Channel, ROW8, Fandango at Home, Prime Video & Apple TV.Follow: Daddy Dailies Follow: Teresa Hsiao & Cherry ChevapravatdumrongFollow:Carlye Tamaren
This episode dives into the nitty-gritty of what it feels like to sell your show and become a first time creator/showrunner (excitement, stress, billboards with your name on them...WHAT?!)We breakdown the make up of a writers room hierarchy, how to protect your mental health and go off on a few musical theater tangents. Ilana is the epitome of generosity and joy. Join us on Patreon for links to all the things we talk about in the interview. https://www.patreon.com/c/NYDFilmsFollow: Daddy Dailies Follow:Ilana PeñaFollow:Carlye Tamaren Follow:Vika Stubblebine
NYDF hosted a Q&A with Patty Jenkins and the filmmakers behind MONSTER for the 20th anniversary of the film's release, at The American Cinematheque in Los Angeles. Join our Patreon for episode extras. https://www.patreon.com/c/NYDFilmsFollow: Daddy Dailies Follow:Carlye Tamaren & Kourtney Bell
Get a taste of what's come this season on Daddy Dailies: Conversations with industry professionals that tell you how they achieved their success, so you can be better armed to succeed in the entertainment industry -- including award winning directors, successful showrunners, intimacy coordinators, executives, cinematographers, editors, and more!