Silver Screen Social

Welcome back to Silver Screen Social, listeners. I suppose it’s been a while.More on that later, but for now, here is my interview with the cinematographer of Sound of Falling, Fabian Gamper. A film by Mascha Schilinski that made its way into the competitive lineup at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025. The film was awarded the Jury Prize at the 78th Festival de Cannes and Fabian was awarded the “Silver Frog” at the 33rd EnergaCAMERIMAGE.

On this episode, I spoke to production designer Craig Lathrop about his work on Nosferatu. Lathrop was nominated this year at the 2025 Academy Awards.Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in his wake. Written and directed by Robert Eggers, Nosferatu stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, and Willem Dafoe.

On this episode, I spoke to the composer and sound team about their work on The Wild Robot, which includes Kris Bowers, Brian Chumney, Leff Lefferts, Gary A. Rizzo & Randy Thom. All five of these artisans were nominated at the 2025 Academy Awards. From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling. The Wild Robot stars Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o (Us, The Black Panther franchise) as robot Roz; Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian) as fox Fink; Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek, Best in Show) as opossum Pinktail; Oscar® nominee Bill Nighy (Living, Love Actually) as goose Longneck; Kit Connor (Heartstopper, Rocketman) as gosling Brightbill and Oscar® nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once, this summer’s The Fall Guy) as Vontra, a robot that will intersect with Roz’s life on the island.

On this episode, I spoke to editor Hansjörg Weißbrich about his work on September 5. Weißbrich has been nominated for a Critics Choice Award and Independent Spirit Award for his work on the film. He tied for the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Editing. Co-Written and Directed by Tim Fehlbaum, September 5 stars Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch, Zinedine Soualem, Georgina Rich, Corey Johnson, Marcus Rutherford, Daniel Adeosun, Benjamin Walker, Ferdinand Dörfler. September 5 unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows the ABC Sports broadcasting team who quickly shifted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage. Through this lens, September 5 provides an important perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by millions of people at the time.

On this episode, I spoke to Re-recording Mixer Andy Nelson, Re-recording Mixer and Supervising Sound Editor John Marquis, and Supervising Sound Editor Nancy Nugent Title and Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes about their work on Wicked. Andy Nelson is a… 24x Oscar nominee (2x winner for Les Misérables and Saving Private Ryan) 22x BAFTA nominee (5x winner for Les Misérables, Moulin Rogue!, Saving Private Ryan, L.A. Confidential and Braveheart) 8x AMPS Award nominee 25x CAS Award nominee (3x winner for La La Land, Les Misérables and Saving Private Ryan) Simon Hayes is a… 2x Oscar nominee (Winner for Les Misérables) 3x BAFTA nominee (Winner for Les Misérables) 3x CAS Award nominee (Winner for Les Misérables) 2x AMPS Award nominee Nancy Nugent Title is a… 3x Emmy Award nominee (2x winner for Dinosaur Planet and When Dinosaurs Roamed America) 13x MPSE Award nominee (3x winner for Inglourious Basterds, Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk, and Top Speed) John Marquis is a… 8x MPSE Award nominee (Winner for Megamind: The Button of Doom)

On this episode, I spoke to director Magnus von Horn about his work on The Girl with the Needle. On Monday morning, the film was nominated for Best Motion Picture in the Non-English Language at the Golden Globe Awards. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, competing for the Palme d'Or. Significant accolades for Magnus von Horn include: Winner of the Directors to Watch at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Winner of the Best Director at the Seville European Film Festival 10x Winner at the Polish Film Festival European Film Award nominee for the European Film Award

On this episode, I present Silver Screen Social’s 2nd annual panel, THE SOUNDS OF THE 62ND ANNUAL NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL, featuring the following panelists: Bård Farbu - re-recording mixer and sound designer - No Other Land James Harrison - supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer - Blitz - Oscar nominee for Best Sound (No Time to Die) - BAFTA Award nominee for Best Sound (No Time to Die) - 12x Golden Reel Award nominee - BAFTA Television Craft Award nominee for Best Sound: Fiction (Small Axe) - AMPS Award nominee for Excellence in Sound for a Television Drama (Small Axe) Steve Single - supervising sound editor, dialogue editor and re-recording mixer - BAFTA Award nominee for Best Sound (Tár) - Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Award nominee for Best Sound (Nitram & True History of the Kelly Gang) Daniel Timmons - supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer - Nickel Boys - Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program (Jim Henson: Idea Man) - 2x Golden Reel Award nominee (Hamilton & What Happened, Miss Simone?) John Warhurst - Oscar winner for Best Achievement in Sound Editing (Bohemian Rhapsody) - 2x BAFTA Award winner for Best Sound (Bohemian Rhapsody & Les Misérables) - Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera) (Moonage Daydream) - 5x Golden Reel Award winner (Moonage Daydream, Bohemian Rhapsody & Les Misérables) - Cinema Eye Honors Award winner for Outstanding Sound Design (Moonage Daydream) - 2x AMPS Award winner (Bohemian Rhapsody & Moonage Daydream)

On this extremely special episode, I spoke to Andra Day about her work on Exhibiting Forgiveness. Day is an Oscar nominee, a Critics Choice Award nominee, a Golden Globe winner, a Grammy winner, and an Emmy winner - just to name a few of her accolades. MORE ABOUT EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS: Tarrell (André Holland) is an admired American painter who lives with his wife, singer Aisha (Day), and their young son, Jermaine. Tarrell’s artwork excavates beauty from the anguish of his youth, keeping past wounds at bay. His path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, La’Ron (John Earl Jelks), a conscience-stricken man desperate to reconcile. Tarrell’s mother, Joyce (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) a pious woman with a profound and joyful spirituality, hopes that Tarrell can open his heart to forgiveness, giving them all another chance at being a family. Tarrell and La’Ron learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving in this raw and deeply moving film.

Welcome back to Silver Screen Social, listeners! I am your host Jackson Vickery. On this episode, I spoke to composers John Gürtler and Jan Miserre about their work on “The Outrun”. John Gürtler and Jan Miserre, both born in 1981, are award-winning composers known for their collaborative work in film music, particularly in international co-productions. John Gürtler, a London-born, Berlin-based multi-instrumentalist, is recognized for his ability to create diverse and emotionally resonant scores. He has received awards such as the European Film Award for his work on Nora Fingscheidt’s “System Crasher” and the German Film Award for Best Sound for “No One’s With the Calves.” His other notable projects include “A Mouthful of Air,” the Netflix series “Dig Deeper,” and “A Pure Place,” which won the German Film Critics Award for Best Score. Gürtler has also been acclaimed for his work on “Space Dogs” and “System Crasher,” the latter earning him the European Original Score 2019.Gürtler’s collaborations span artists like Berghain resident Efdemin, Thomas Bloch, and the Film Orchestra Babelsberg. Additionally, he’s dedicated to fostering new talent through his teaching at film schools across Germany. Jan Miserre, from Erlangen, Bavaria, was influenced by his jazz saxophonist father and began playing piano at age four and drums at twelve. He studied Jazz Piano at the University of Arts in Berlin and has toured internationally, working with artists such as Till Brönner and Curtis Stigers. Miserre has received several awards, including the GEMA Musik Author’s Prize for New Talent and the German Documentary Music Award. In 2022, he and Gürtler won Best Score from the German Film Critics Association for “A Pure Place.” Together, Gürtler and Miserre focus on international co-productions, often working on projects from their base in Berlin. They frequently travel to other countries or invite musicians from around the globe to collaborate with them in Berlin. Their diverse backgrounds and collaborative energy create compelling scores for film and television, earning them widespread acclaim and numerous awards. MORE ABOUT THE OUTRUN: A vivid and unflinching adaptation of Amy Liptrot's wrenching personal memoir of addiction, powered by an extraordinary central performance from Saoirse Ronan. Addicted to hedonism, drink and drugs, a young woman must wrestle with recovery in the remote islands of Orkney whilst reckoning with her complex family history. Powered by a pounding soundtrack, a kinetic visual style and intricate narrative structure, this extraordinarily moving film is redemptive, cathartic and utterly riveting.

On this episode, I spoke to directors Angela Patton and Natalie Rae about their work on Daughters. Natalie Rae is an award-winning director devoting much of her career to women’s rights. Her work has been commissioned by the U.N. and Gates Foundation. She is the recipient of two Cannes Young Lions nominations. Working with artists such as Leon Bridges, H.E.R., Anderson Paak, Rae brings a distinct style and effervescent energy to music videos, commercials, and now her first feature documentary. Angela Patton, CEO of Girls For A Change, is committed to advancing opportunities for Black girls. Her TEDWomen talk garnered over one million views and inspired the making of Daughters. As a speaker, author, and co-director, Patton is dedicated to celebrating and sharing the multifaceted experiences of Black girls. MORE ABOUT DAUGHTERS: A moving portrait of empathy and forgiveness, Daughters traces an eight-year documentary journey by filmmaker Natalie Rae and social change advocate Angela Patton. The film intimately follows Aubrey, Santana, Raziah, and Ja’Ana as they prepare for a momentous Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers. Speaking openly about their aspirations, dreams, and the emotional toll of their fathers’ absence, compounded by the constraints of virtual visits, these girls reveal a profound wisdom and resilience beyond their years. As they navigate heartbreak, anger, and uncertainty, they seize a precious opportunity to forge connections. Daughters sheds light on the complexities of familial bonds strained by the unforgiving barriers of the criminal justice system and emphasizes that the foundation of community healing lies within the family unit.

On this episode, I spoke to three wonderful creatives from the Mary & George team, including makeup and hair designer Paul Gooch, production designer Helen Scott and costume designer Annie Symons. Gooch is an Oscar nominee for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, a BAFTA Award winner Alice in Wonderland, an Emmy nominee, and a Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Award winner. Scott is a BAFTA Television Craft Award winner for Small Axe, a Royal Television Society Craft & Design Award nominee for The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies, and a British Independent Film Award winner for Living. Symons is a BAFTA TV Award winner for Worried About the Boy, a British Independent Film Award nominee for Benediction, an Emmy winner for Great Expectations (nominee for Mary & George!), and a 3x winner of the Royal Television Society Craft & Design Award. *** MORE ABOUT MARY & GEORGE: Mary & George is inspired by the unbelievable true story of Mary Villiers (Julianne Moore), who moulded her beautiful and charismatic son, George (Nicholas Galitzine), to seduce King James I (Tony Curran) and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen, and the King’s most trusted advisors. And with England’s place on the world stage under threat from outside forces and rioters taking to the streets to denounce the King, the stakes could not have been higher. Prepared to stop at nothing and armed with her ruthless political steel, Mary married her way up the ranks, bribed politicians, colluded with criminals and clawed her way into the heart of the Establishment, making it her own. Mary & George is a dangerously daring historical psychodrama about an outrageous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the court of England and the bed of King James I. The series was nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award.

On this episode, I spoke to directors Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat about their work on Sugarcane. The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where the film won the Directing Award in the U.S. Documentary category. The film has since gone on to multiple festivals and won awards at the San Francisco International Film Festival, the Seattle International Film Festival and the Sarasota Film Festival. Just to name a few, and surely not the last. The film is now open in select theaters. **** MORE ABOUT SUGARCANE: A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life - SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie - is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. Set amidst a ground-breaking investigation into abuse and death at an Indian residential school, the film empowers participants to break cycles of intergenerational trauma by bearing witness to painful, long-ignored truths – and the love that endures within their families despite the revelation of genocide. In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves near an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada sparked a national outcry about the forced separation, assimilation, and abuse many children experienced at this network of segregated boarding schools designed to slowly destroy the culture and social fabric of Indigenous communities. When Kassie- a journalist and filmmaker- asked her old friend and colleague, NoiseCat, to direct a film documenting the Williams Lake First Nation investigation of St Joseph’s Mission, she never imagined just how close this story was to his own family. As the investigation continued, Emily and Julian traveled back to the rivers, forests and mountains of his homelands to hear the myriad stories of survivors. During production, Julian’s own story became an integral part of this beautiful multi-stranded portrait of a community. By offering space, time, and profound empathy the directors unearthed what was hidden. Kassie and NoiseCat encountered both the extraordinary pain these individuals had to suppress as a tool for survival and the unique beauty of a group of people finding the strength to persevere. Directed by: Julian Brave NoiseCat Emily Kassie Produced by: Emily Kassie Kellen Quinn Cinematography: Christopher LaMarca Emily Kassie Edited by: Nathan Punwar Maya Daisy Hawke Music by: Mali Obomsawin

On this episode, we have a two-parter. First up, we have cinematographer Jac Fitzgerald to talk about her work on “Masters of the Air.” After that, we will have our conversation with production designer Chris Seagers about his work on “Masters of the Air.”