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Creativity isn’t tidy—it’s risky, chaotic, and full of surprises. It’s full of breakthroughs and breakdowns, moments of flow and moments of doubt. Join Mishu Hilmy for unfiltered conversations with artists, filmmakers, musicians, and fearless makers who thrive in the unknown, embrace imperfection, and create at the edge of possibility.
This is your front row seat to the self-doubt, unexpected wins, and messy emotional work of making something real. But craft isn’t just about feeling—it’s about problem-solving, process, and the devotion behind mastery.
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This is your front row seat to the self-doubt, unexpected wins, and messy emotional work of making something real. But craft isn’t just about feeling—it’s about problem-solving, process, and the devotion behind mastery.
Subscribe now for weekly episodes that celebrate the unpredictable, the playful, and the deeply human side of making things. Join the mailing list at mischiefpod.com
Email anytime at podcast@ohhmaybe.com and follow us @mischiefpod
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In this episode, Mishu sits down with editor, colorist, writer, and producer Xanthe Brown to talk about what happens after a year of saying yes to everything — the growth, the at-times exhaustion, and the challenging balancing act of sustainability through practicing boundaries. They dig into the emotional and technical labor of post-production, why color is one of the hardest creative languages to translate, and how learning to articulate visual feeling is as much about empathy as it is about skill.Xanthe shares what it’s been like building a post-production career straight out of film school, navigating friend-based collaborations, and balancing generosity with self-preservation. From unsupervised color notes and budget-driven workflows to the discomfort of asking for limits, this conversation is about maturing creatively without hardening — and learning when “yes” can become “not right now.”Xanthe Brown is a Chicago-based editor, colorist, writer, and producer whose work spans independent features, documentary series, and branded content. She was a producer and editor on the feature mockumentary Line Cooks (premiering 2026), is currently coloring the documentary series One Million Experiments in the Field, and served as post-producer on Adam Present’s American Dendrite, which screened at the Chicago Underground Film Festival.We talk about: → Why color notes are emotional translations, not technical instructions → The hidden cost of being “the only colorist people know” → Supervised vs. unsupervised post workflows (and what budget really dictates) → Using lessons from producing and post production to inform a writing practiceLearn more about Xanthe at xanthemoon.com and follow her on Instagram: @xanthe_does_filmListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with actor and writer Brynley Halverson to talk about the strange, liberating year where acting work slowed down and the writing door swung wide open. They get into what it means to build a creative life that isn’t dependent on being chosen, why co-writing has become an unexpected artistic home, and how having a permissionless outlet can quiet the old scarcity mindset.Brynley is a Chicago-based nonbinary transfemme performer, writer and theatre maker whose work spans Shakespeare, immersive theatre, and new-play development. They’re a founding member of Astral Stage Collective, where they co-wrote and performed in the world premieres Stardog and The Space Between. A decade into their acting career, they’re now exploring the pull of writing with a collaborative approach that feels equal parts craft and lightning-in-a-bottle.This conversation is about creativity as companionship — not competition — and how claiming one artistic lane can free up another.We talk about: → When acting slows down — and why it doesn’t have to break you → The peace that comes from having a creative outlet no one has to “grant” you → Co-writing immersive plays where four stories run at once → Navigating identity, agency, and artistic longevity in a city like ChicagoLearn more about Brynley on Instagram: @bralversonListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with Chicago-based composer and sound designer Yuxin Lu to talk about slowing down, trusting your musical instincts, and finding your voice between two sonic worlds. They get into what happens when the work goes quiet for a while, how spotting a feature film changes the way you see structure, and why Yuxin refuses to fake a genre they can’t stand behind.Yuxin blends intimate piano work, synth-forward energy, and a cross-cultural musical language shaped by both Chinese and Western traditions. Their work spans film scoring, sound design, sync production, and solo releases like the 2021 EP Pink Area. They also bring experience from Paramount/MTV’s First Time Composers initiative and collaborations with 5 Alarm Music and Jingle Punks.This conversation dives into process, honesty, restraint, and how to write music that actually fits the picture — not just the temp track.We talk about: → What a spotting session really looks like, and how it shapes the entire score → Why it matters to admit the genres you can’t do (and how that builds trust) → Writing emotional piano vs. high-energy synth beats — and living in both worlds → The difference between a score that supports a scene and one that performs over itMore from Yuxin: Website: sourlyx.com Instagram: @sourlyxListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this short post-holiday episode, Mishu quickly walks through thirteen books that have shaped their artistic life. These are the ones they reread, return to, steal from, and lean on when the world feels loud or the industry feels shaky.Creative Practice & Inner LifeNonviolent Communication — Marshall RosenbergThe War of Art — Steven PressfieldThe Artist’s Way — Julia CameronThe Art of Living — Epictetus (interpreted by Sharon Lebell)Tao Te Ching — translated by Stephen MitchellShowbiz, Film History & Industry Reality Checks 6. The Great Moviemakers: Conversations with the Masters — George Stevens Jr. 7. Down and Dirty Pictures — Peter Biskind 8. Hollywood Economics — Arthur De Vany 9. Blink of an Eye — Walter Murch10. Film/TV Director's Field Manual — Rob SperaWriting & Craft 11. How to Build a Great Screenplay — David Howard 12. The Screenwriter’s Bible — David Trottier 13. Dialogue (and Story) — Robert McKeeA simple gratitude practice can steady the creative life more than any productivity system — and these books are the ones that helped Mishu keep going.Listen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with filmmaker and producer Dashawna Wright, founder of Choppe Productions, to talk about the quiet heartbreaks and necessary resets that come with a creative life. From the burnout that pushed her to leave Chicago to the disorienting honesty of starting over in LA, Dashawna opens up about momentum crashes, the pressure to make film your everything, and the relief of finally giving herself permission to have a life outside the grind. Dashawna is an award-winning filmmaker whose bold indie work includes producing Daughters and directing shorts like Store-Run. She’s currently producing the feature Art of Alchemy with Space Cave Productions as part of the Chicago International Film Festival’s Film Exchange Lab.This conversation digs into the emotional mechanics of sustaining a career when the industry slows down, when a low-budget set breaks your heart, when the rejections pile up, and when the thing you love threatens to swallow your entire identity.We talk about:→ Why she moved to LA even as everyone else said, “I’m moving back to Chicago” → The emotional toll of low-budget productions and why questioning yourself is part of the job → The difference between wanting community and grinding yourself into social exhaustion → Figuring out who you are when film is no longer your only hobby → Starting over in an industry town without letting the industry devour youMore from DashawnaOfficial website: choppeproductions.com Instagram: @ProducedbychoppeListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with actor and playwright Jordan Gleaves to talk about the jolt of performing in front of a live audience, the intimacy of forgetting a line onstage, and the focus behind keeping a theater career alive in a city that will happily eat your free time. They get into Jordan’s balancing act between stage work, new play development, and sharpening his on-camera instincts—while staying anchored in why he returns to the theater again and again.Jordan’s stage credits span Court Theatre, Remy Bumppo, Goodman, TimeLine, and touring with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks and has appeared in the feature film BAM! He holds an MFA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a BA from Morehouse College. We talk about:→ The presence and meditation of live performance→ The adrenaline spike of going up on a line—and finding your way back→ How theater instincts translate (and don’t translate) to on-camera auditions→ Navigating feast-or-famine seasons in Chicago’s creative ecosystem→ Why he seeks out rooms where collaboration feels like oxygenCatch Jordan in The Unseen by Craig WrightTin Drum Theatre at Bramble Arts Loft (through Nov 23)Tickets: https://tindrumtheatre.com/the-unseen/Follow Jordan on Instagram: @justjordan93Listen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with actor, writer, comedian, and filmmaker Ilse Zacharias Rivera to talk about what it means to create your own permission slip. They dig into how her new podcast Ilse Will Say became acts of self-definition—and how podcasting, performance, and filmmaking all feed the same muscle of showing up as yourself.They talk about learning to trust your collaborators, what happens when you stop overthinking and start doing, and how to find joy (and sanity) in a career that can feel like a casino. Ilse opens up about writing the stories she wasn’t seeing on screen, balancing ambition with community, and why she believes “being yourself is a muscle.”🎭 Ilse Zacharias Rivera is a multitalented storyteller whose work spans theater, film, standup, and podcasting. She wrote and produced The Knockout, which premiered at Steppenwolf Theatre, and her screenplay La Chupacabra was a finalist for the Sundance Institute’s feature development program. As a performer, she’s appeared in The Exorcist (FOX), Chicago PD (NBC), and Dirty Business (Chicago Latino Film Festival). Her latest venture, Ilse Will Say, blends comedy, curiosity, and cultural critique—“smart, playful, and totally me,” as she puts it.We talk about: → Letting go of perfectionism and embracing momentum → Turning networking into genuine connection (and comedy) → Trusting collaborators and knowing when to walk away → Why being yourself is a creative practice, not a personality trait → Doing the work anyway—especially when no one asks you toFollow Ilse at @ilsezacharias and her podcast @ilsewillsayVisit ilsezachariasrivera.comListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with documentary and experimental filmmaker Shawn Antoine II to talk about honoring family memory through film, the ethics of reconstruction, and how to tell stories when the archive runs out. They unpack Shawn’s hybrid documentary The Sight Unseen—a film inspired by a miraculous 1971 event in the Bronx—and how his search through the Schomburg Center for a single lost article turned into a meditation on faith, legacy, and truth.Shawn shares how he blends oral history with visual invention, why he sees himself as both storyteller and historian, and what documentary can do that no other genre can: give memory back to people who’ve forgotten.🎥 Shawn Antoine II is a Harlem-born filmmaker whose work explores identity, spirituality, and cultural preservation. His films have screened at Lincoln Center, DOC NYC, and the Pan African Film Festival, and he’s assisted on major projects like The Penguin (HBO Max), The Blacklist (NBC), and Really Love (Netflix). His latest work, The Sight Unseen, merges narrative and documentary techniques to reconstruct a forgotten family story through faith, imagination, and community.We talk about: → Rebuilding family history when the archive is missing → The ethics of “constructing the truth” in hybrid films → Finding spiritual language in cinematic form → Why faith-based storytelling can feel new again → Seeing yourself as both filmmaker and historianLearn more at shawnantoineii.com Follow Shawn on Instagram: @shawnantoineiiListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with filmmaker and public artist Jack C. Newell to talk about creative longevity, balancing fiction and documentary work, and the myth of having a master plan. Jack shares how “scarcity in Chicago” taught him to say yes to opportunities outside a niche, why rest is as essential as work, and how curiosity—not certainty—has shaped his body of work across genres.🎬 Jack C. Newell is a writer, director, producer, actor, and public artist whose films include Monuments (Nashville Audience Award ’20), How (not) to Build a School in Haiti, and Bettendorf Talks (SXSW ’24). He’s the co-creator of Destroy Your Art, the public installation The Wabash Lights, and the founder of The Second City Film School. His work has screened in theaters, festivals, and on major platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon.We talk about: → Why the “best advice I never took” was to go niche early and hard → How scarcity builds creative range (and humility) → Finding rest and rhythm in an unpredictable career → What fiction and documentary work teach each other → Why creative curiosity matters more than any five-year planLearn more about jack at jackcnewell.com and follow on Instagram: @jackcnewell/ @zaxiefilmListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with Chicago-based writer/director and producer Demma Strausbaugh to talk about the tension between creative drive and creative fatigue. They unpack the push and pull of wearing too many hats, the hard truths about indie filmmaking as a “rich person’s game,” and why Demma’s determined to create her own intentionality anyway.🎬 Demma Strausbaugh has produced multiple short films, a music video, and a commercial, and directed two shorts of her own. She’s currently taking on the Filmmaker’s Mixtape Challenge — a yearlong experiment in consistency and craft. A founding member of Film Girlz Brunch Chicago and coordinator for the Chicago Independent Film Symposium, Demma is also a fierce advocate for creative community and independent storytelling.We talk about: → Why indie filmmaking sometimes feels impossible — and how to do it anyway → The difference between creative paralysis and creative rest → How to build discipline without losing curiosity → The myth of “just writing” versus learning to protect creative time → Balancing producing for others and directing for yourselfFollow Demma's work on Instagram: @players_pod Website: players-pod.comListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with Chicago-based actor, singer, and dancer Edwina Luokkola Burckhardt to talk about finding creative freedom after the rigidity of musical theatre. From the pandemic pause to co-writing and starring in Roller Babiez, Edwina opens up about rediscovering her voice, learning to build art from the ground up, and the joy of collaboration that keeps her motivated.🎬 Edwina Burckhardt holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and has performed in productions including Medea and Pussy Sludge. In recent years, she’s shifted from performer to creator—writing, producing, and starring in the upcoming feature Roller Babiez, and co-directing Coming Over alongside Daisy Allen.We talk about: → How skating with friends sparked the idea for Roller Babiez → Relearning how to make art “from the bottom up” after musical theatre training → The power of collaboration and creating without institutional validation → Finding joy in being intentional—rather than prolific → How performance changes when you’re finally allowed a little controlFollow Edwina on Instagram: @edwinafaye Follow the film: @rollerbabiezListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with writer and director Sanicole Young to talk about what it means when an idea won’t leave you alone. They chat the discomfort of filmmaking—the stress, the pivoting, the grind—and the joy that keeps you coming back anyway. From battling production hurdles to learning when to listen to the idea that wakes you up at 3 a.m., Sanicole shares how she stays anchored in purpose even when the work feels impossible.🎥 Sandrel “Sanicole” Young is an independent filmmaker from Chicago whose work centers on the African-American experience in love, family, and community. Her films have screened on national television and at major festivals. Recent projects include The Bet, Take 290, and Rel Talk, her comedy special directorial debut with Lil Rel Howery Rel Talk now streaming exclusively on Tubi.We talk about: → The idea that won’t leave—and why that’s the one you have to make → Navigating stress, budgets, and the daily “tolerance for discomfort” of filmmaking → Building discipline without losing heart → Why storytelling is an act of love and persistence → How “just living life” keeps the creative well fullFollow Sanicole on Instagram: @sanicole and catch Rel Talk on TubiListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with indie pop artist and producer Lillian Frances to talk about the pendulum swing between hyper-focus and creative burnout, what Burning Man taught her about play, and the practical ways she’s learning to sustain both her art and her business. From teaching music production to self-releasing textured, bilingual dream-pop, Lillian opens up about the challenge of being a “sonic collager” while also running three full-time jobs in one body.🎶 Lillian Frances is a self-produced Sacramento-based alt-pop artist whose sound blends organic and electronic textures, moving seamlessly between English and Spanish. Her music has been featured on NPR, Indie Shuffle, and Pop Matters; she’s performed at Oregon Country Fair, Stilldream, Feather River Flowdown, and opened for Sylvan Esso. Her latest single “In Violet” (Jan 2025) is the first taste of a new album dropping soon.We talk about: → How The Artist’s Way supercharged a summer of focus → The rhythm of working at 130%… and then crashing into play → Why journaling and environment shape her creative process → Juggling the triple identity of pop star, producer, and educator → Letting go of genre to embrace sonic collageMore from Lillian:Official site: lillianfrancesmusic.com Instagram: @lillianfancess Spotify: Lillian FrancesListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpodProduced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with Chicago filmmaker Jerry S. Gonzalez to talk about sticking with your strangest ideas, finding validation after quiet festival runs, and the discipline of just getting projects across the finish line. They unpack the lessons of shorts like Intergalactic PizzaBoy and The Spaghetti Man, the freedom (and limits) of DIY VFX, and how letting go in post-production can open the door to real collaboration.🎬 Jerry is the director of award-winning shorts including There’s Something in the Woods, Intergalactic PizzaBoy, and The Spaghetti Man (winner of Best Short Film at Spooky Empire, Audience Choice at Midsummer Scream, and a “Troma Diploma”). He’s currently in post-production on his highly anticipated short Hamster in My Head while developing his feature Big Spooky House. Alongside his own projects, Jerry has worked on productions like Chicago Med/PD, Empire, Shameless, Trial of the Chicago 7, and The Bear.We talk about: → Why “fuck it, just finish the film” is Jerry’s best advice to young filmmakers → The power (and pitfalls) of doing your own VFX in After Effects → How handing off post for Hamster in My Head taught him to trust collaborators → Finding energy after years of creative droughts and dead festival runs → Why Chicago’s community makes “making weird art” actually possibleFollow Jerry on Instagram: @jerrysgonzListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpod Produced by @ohhmaybemedia
In this episode, Mishu sits down with composer and educator Tony Scott-Green to talk about how music moves with people, the discipline of organizing your creative time, and what it means to truly listen in an era of constant background noise. From scoring films that have played Cannes to teaching “Music, Time, and Place” at Columbia College, Tony reflects on the interconnectedness of sound, the influence of migration (whether human or digital), and the tension between convenience and depth in how we consume art today.Tony Scott-Green sculpts original music for film, TV, and media, with credits spanning feature films, documentaries, web series, and sonic branding for Fortune 500 companies. His scores have been heard at festivals worldwide, and he now splits his time between Chicago and Los Angeles. Alongside his professional work, Tony teaches at Columbia College Chicago, where he challenges students to trace music across geographies, histories, and cultures.We talk about: → How mountain polkas sound like Texas bluegrass—and what that says about music’s migration → Why Tony compares deep creative work to diving at depth → From background vibes to vinyl intention: listening with focus in a distracted world → How teaching “Music, Time, and Place” reshaped his view of sound and culture → Structuring a creative week so composing time isn’t chopped into fragmentsMore from Tony: Website: tonyscottgreen.com Instagram: @tonyscottgreenListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpod.Produced by @ohhmaybemedia.
In this episode, Mishu sits down with Daisy Allen—writer, performer, and co-screenwriter of the queer stoner comedy Roller Babiez—to talk about what happens when you let an idea spiral into a feature, why sometimes spite is the best creative fuel, and how collaboration inside a close-knit community shapes both process and play.Daisy is a Detroit-born, Chicago-based artist whose work blends comedy, visual experimentation, and original storytelling. She co-wrote and stars in Roller Babies (currently in post-production), created the short Coming Over, and comes from a background in theatre and dance. Her projects thrive on collaboration—writing roles for friends, pulling in Room 19 colleagues, and building worlds where joy and absurdity have space to breathe.We talk about:→ Why her first short was born out of “I can’t listen to that boy one more time” spite→ Turning Coming Over into a feature-length collab with friends → Writing with a cast already in mind—and tailoring roles for community → Balancing performance with writing, and why her roles keep getting smaller → Roller Babies’ wild ride: from bedroom short to full-on featureFollow Daisy on Instagram: @daisyallen3000 and learn more about Roller Babiez: @rollerbabiezListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpod.Produced by @ohhmaybemedia.
In this episode, Mishu sits down with Erica Duffy—founder of Camera Ambassador and longtime champion of Chicago’s film community—to talk about taking leaps before you’re ready, why “fail fast” has become her north star, and the power of designing spaces that spark collaboration. They get into Erica’s intuitive decision-making process (including the literal dream that sparked her company’s new CineCity Studios HQ), her five years steering the Midwest Film Festival, and how she’s using workshops and mentorship to lift up the next generation of storytellers.Erica founded Camera Ambassador in 2014, growing it into one of only three women-owned rental houses in the country. Under her leadership, it’s become Chicago’s most vibrant hub for gear, guidance, and community—anchored by hands-on workshops, inclusive networking events, and a culture of genuine support. From CineCity to film festivals, her work has consistently pushed Midwest film forward.We talk about: → Why Erica trusts intuition over analysis paralysis → Designing Camera Ambassador’s new 11,000 sq ft CineCity space → Lessons from five years running the Midwest Film Festival → The “fail fast” motto and why experimentation matters → Mentorship, workshops, and building community infrastructure → The balance of business expansion and creative passionMore from Erica: 🔗 cameraambassador.com Instagram: @cameraambassador@hello.erica.duffyListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpod.Produced by @ohhmaybemedia.
In this episode, Mishu sits down with colorist, editor, and producer C. Ryan Stemple, CSI to talk about why finishing is its own art form—and why post-production might be the most adaptable corner of the industry right now. They dig into pivoting through strikes and slowdowns, how machine learning is quietly reshaping drudgery work, and why Ryan is committed to building a Midwest hub for finishing, teaching, and producing under one roof.Ryan Stemple has graded over 50 features and countless shorts, docs, and branded projects. He’s the founder of Quicksilver Color, co-owner of Journeywork Entertainment, and adjunct faculty at Northwestern, where he teaches (what else?) color grading. In 2022 he and his wife, Ana Christian (founder of Anachrony Post), merged their companies under Journeywork Entertainment, which now spans color, online, dailies, and production. As of 2025, they’re producing the indie feature Line Cooks in partnership with Who’s To Say Productions.We talk about: → Why post-production pivots faster than other roles in the industry → How “the AI we actually use” frees up editors for creative work → Going from colorist to producer on Good Guy With a Gun → Building a full-service post house with his wife, Ana Christian → Navigating union paperwork on their first in-house feature → What it takes to finish a film so it truly feels doneStream the trailer & support Line Cooks: seedandspark.com/fund/line-cooksMore about Ryan and his companies: 🔗 quicksilvercolor.com 🔗 journeyworkent.com 🔗 anachronypost.comInstagram: @crstemple@journeyworkent@quicksilvercolorListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpod.Produced by @ohhmaybemedia.
Mishu sits down with award-winning Director of Photography Isaac Izzy White to talk about the momentum crash after a high-output year, learning to scale creative ambition, and the quiet clarity that comes from building things with friends. They unpack how Izzy pivoted from monthly to quarterly filmmaking, why directing and shooting your own project might not always be the best idea, and what happened when a student film idea got a second life and a 20-person set.Isaac has shot music videos with millions of views, commercials for Fortune 500 companies, and a relentless stream of personal projects. Their approach to cinematography is tactile, obsessive, and rooted in a hunger for collaboration—and it shows. In this episode, they open up about burnout, post-strike slowdowns, and the joy of finally letting someone else touch the VFX.We talk about: → Going from overbooked to underbooked in a single season → Shooting at night with a crew of 20 for a short called Meteors → Post-house partnerships and handing off VFX → Directing while also D.P.-ing (and the cost of doing both) → Navigating ADHD, hyperfixation, and learning pipelines → Why this year is about deeper collaboration, not just outputMore from Izzy: Visit: isaacwhite.tv Instagram: @isaacwhite_dpListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpod. Produced by @ohhmaybemedia.
Mishu sits down with writer, director, actor, and artist Emily Lape to talk about what happens when a project breaks your heart—and how to find your creative footing again. They unpack how Emily's songwriting, painting, and acting re-lit the pilot light after her feature Abiquiú stalled in pre-production due to the SAG strike, and what it takes to hold onto a story that still wants to be told.Emily Lape is an award-winning filmmaker and performer whose debut feature Mercy’s Girl is currently streaming on Amazon, Apple TV, and Netflix. She recently starred in Lucy is a Loser, directed by Wendy Jo Carlton, and is Executive Producing Michael Glover Smith’s next feature Heckla.We talk about: → Making peace with pause → Returning to songwriting after 15 years → Shame, location grief, and post-SAG strike recovery → How character-driven stories come back to life → Moving projects closer to home (literally and emotionally)Follow Emily:Instagram: @emlape YouTube: @emilylape Watch Mercy’s Girl on Amazon PrimeListen to more episodes at mischiefpod.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @mischiefpod. Produced by @ohhmaybemedia
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