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| Buckel Up! We're Starting from the Beginning with Kelsie Kiley | 14 May 2025 | 01:12:28 | |
In Kristen's first episode, she talks to her dear friend Kelsie Kiley of "Broad City" fame, who helped her blossom into the producer and filmmaker she is today. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Talking the Art of Episodic Television with Bethany Rooney | 21 May 2025 | 00:59:33 | |
In this week's episode Kristen talks to one of her favorite teachers and mentors, Bethany Rooney, about getting your start in episodic television and maintaining work-life balance. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Making an Indie Film with Mercedes Bryce Morgan | 28 May 2025 | 00:57:26 | |
In this week's episode Kristen talks to fellow filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan about getting her indie features off the ground and the importance and benfit of keeping multiple projects going at all times. | |||
| Buckel Up! We’re Talking Firsts! - Films, TV & Babies - with Sarah-Violet Bliss | 11 Jun 2025 | 01:21:37 | |
This week on Buckel Up! Kristen chats with her old boss and long-time friend, Sarah-Violet Bliss, the co-writer and showrunner of the HBOMax critical hit "Search Party" on the challenges and rewards of working in TV and film and building a family. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Talking Patience and Persistence in Filmmaking with Anu Valia | 04 Jun 2025 | 01:24:34 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen talks to episodic director and feature filmmaker Anu Valia on her journey to her first episode and staying true to her unique voice as a filmmaker in her arresting debut feature "We Strangers." | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Setting Boundaries with Actress Francesca Noel | 30 Jul 2025 | 01:08:46 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen connects with Actor, Writer, Producer Francesca Noel of "Goosebumps, The Vanishing" fame and talks charting your own creative path. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Catching up with Comedian Cat Cohen | 23 Jul 2025 | 01:00:35 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen catches up with Comedian Cat Cohen and talks about health scares, keeping creative and busy and trusting your inner voice. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Uplifting Voices and Deepening the Story with Constanza and Domenica Castro of 271 Films | 16 Jul 2025 | 01:08:03 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen chats with sisters, producers, and founders of 271 Films, Domenica and Constanza Castro, about their beginnings and the importance of deepening your understanding of the "why" in your storytelling. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Talking Creative Fulfillment and Mentoring with Producer Director Erin O'Malley | 09 Jul 2025 | 01:22:36 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen chats with producer filmmaker Erin O'Malley about how she came up in the industry and that there's nothing she'd rather be doing. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Moving up the Ladder from Assistant to Director with Ashley Eakin | 02 Jul 2025 | 01:17:38 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen chats with director and filmmaker Ashley Eakin on her journey from assistant to director and how to not let fear get in the way of your creativity. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Getting in the Writers’ Room with Writer Abbey Caldwell | 13 Aug 2025 | 01:08:16 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen chats with writer Abbey Caldwell of "Laid," "Fresh off the Boat," and "Krapopolis" fame about the art of getting into writers' rooms and staying there. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Understanding Our Worth with Nicole Jordan-Webber | 06 Aug 2025 | 01:08:59 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen gets to the bottom of self-advocating and when to do more homework with producer Nicole Jordan-Webber | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Finding Our Comedic Voice with Alison Leiby | 10 Sep 2025 | ||
In this week's episode, Kristen and Alison chat comedy career beginnings and staying true to your voice. | |||
| Buckel Up! We’re Balancing Creativity, Family and the Timing of it All with Zoey Martinson | 03 Sep 2025 | 01:12:30 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen and Zoey talk about the "right time" to start a family while nurturing a career in directing, and break down the path her film, "The Fisherman," took from short to award-winning feature. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Falling in Love with TV With Hilarie Holt | 27 Aug 2025 | 01:29:39 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen and Hilarie gush over the TV shows that shaped them, and fighting the compare and despair mindset. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Directing the Actor with Mary Lou Belli | 20 Aug 2025 | 01:11:17 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen and Mary Lou talk about the art of directing the actor and finding your happy place and making it work for you as a professional. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Talking the Art of Prep with Director Filmmaker Julia Weisberg Cortés | 25 Jun 2025 | 01:19:05 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen chats with director and filmmaker Julia Weisberg Cortés on her latest short "Boy Fighter" and the art of being prepared when the big questions come. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Getting into first-time Short Film Efforts with Filmmaker Amber Neukum | 17 Sep 2025 | ||
In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stories today. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Going from Broadway to Behind the Camera with Kim Blanck | 01 Oct 2025 | ||
In this week's episode, Kristen delves into Kim's path from being a Broadway baby to her very first short, "Gloria," premiering at Tribeca Fest 2025. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Thriving in our Local Creative Community with Comedian Ruby Karp | 24 Sep 2025 | ||
In this week's episode, Kristen and Ruby talk about Ruby's career beginnings, getting her first one-person-show off the ground and *exactly* how "No Man's Land" got made. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Re-Airing our September Episode with Filmmaker Amber Neukum | 26 Nov 2025 | ||
In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stories today. A timely RE-AIR to bring verticals directing full circle now that we have a better understanding after talking to Josie Andrews! | |||
| Buckel Up! It’s a Verticals Explainer for the Confused Millennial with Director Josie Andrews | 19 Nov 2025 | 01:11:40 | |
Buckel Up! It’s a Verticals Explainer for the Confused Millennial with Director Josie Andrews
Kristen Buckels Cantrell
In this week's episode, Kristen gets into the nitty-gritty of verticals with Director Josie Andrews to answer all the questions you have, but didn't know who to ask. Alliance of Women Directors - Rising Director Fellowship — Fellowship that Josie was part of the inaugural class | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Going in the Cutting Room with Editor/Director Julie Cohen | 12 Nov 2025 | 01:03:42 | |
Buckel Up! We're Going in the Cutting Room with Editor/Director Julie Cohen
Kristen Buckels Cantrell
In this week's episode, Kristen and editor Julie Cohen of "The Paper" dive into the creative path of working your way up in the cutting room, and how that can translate to directing. Directing Great Television — The book by Dan Attias that Julie swears by Court Appointed Special Advocates — For more information on volunteering to be a court-appointed special advocate for children in the child welfare system (LA-linked, but there are programs nationwide) | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Getting into Tribeca with Actor/Writer Team Becky Chicoine and Sam Reece | 05 Nov 2025 | ||
Buckel Up! We're Getting into Tribeca with Actor/Writer Team Becky Chicoine and Sam Reece
Kristen Buckels Cantrell
In this week's episode, Kristen gabs with gal pals Sam Reece and Becky Chicoine of "Apocalypse Besties" fame on the road to Tribeca and everything that goes into being a true multi-hyphenate. | |||
| Buckel Up! We’re Patiently Growing our Writing Careers with Rachel Palmer | 29 Oct 2025 | ||
Buckel Up! We’re Patiently Growing our Writing Careers with Rachel Palmer
Kristen Buckels Cantrell
In this week's episode, Kristen breaks down Rachel's path to the writers' room, the pit stops in between and the importance and fostering relationships. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Elevating Female Filmmakers with Rhianon Jones | 22 Oct 2025 | ||
Buckel Up! We're Elevating Female Filmmakers with Rhianon Jones
Kristen Buckels Cantrell
In this week's episode, Kristen sits with producer, writer, and founder of Neon Heart Productions, Rhianon Jones, and gets deep into the details of what it takes to get some of these low-budget and smash hit female films off the ground. | |||
| Buckel Up! We’re Pulling Back the Development Curtain with Jillian Vogel | 15 Oct 2025 | 01:08:04 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen gets fellow Jax/Imagine alum Jillian Vogel to demystify the creative development process from a producer's perspective. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Financing a Feature Film with Filmmaker Vivian Kerr | 08 Oct 2025 | ||
In this week's episode, Kristen gets transparent with filmmaker Vivian Kerr on the ups and downs of getting your first feature film financed. | |||
| Buckel Up! It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas with Romcom Producer Veronica Brown | 10 Dec 2025 | 01:07:58 | |
In this week's season one finale, Kristen chats with producer Veronica Brown about bringing creativity and artistic integrity to made-for-TV/streaming movies, and specifically with her first Christmas movie out now on Hallmark: "She's Making a List." | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Partnering Up with TV Writer Jo Redlingshafer to Talk Writing Teams | 03 Dec 2025 | ||
In this week's episode, Kristen catches up with gal pal and TV writer Jo Redlingshafer about how writing with a partner really works and her favorite self-care methods to survive an erratic industry. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Talking Industry Programs and Initiatives with Gia-Rayne Harris | 18 Jun 2025 | 01:24:58 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen chats with powerhouse human and director Gia-Rayne Harris about keeping a sustainable mindset as a filmmaker, staying empowered while applying to programs and initiatives. | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Having a Meet-Cute with Rebelle Media's Laura Lewis & Amanda Palley | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:11:38 | |
Focus Friend — The productivity optimization app that Laura and Amanda swear by. Check it out for your very own little bean to keep you from your phone distractions! | |||
| Buckel Up! We're Making First-Time Feature Dreams Come True with Director Iman Zawahry | 17 Jun 2026 | 01:01:20 | |
| Buckel Up! We're Finding Careers that Work for Us with Producer Charlotte Gilbert | 10 Jun 2026 | 01:07:21 | |
In this week's episode, Kristen reminisces with film & TV producer Charlotte Gilbert about coming up in the New York TV comedy landscape, and the twists and turns she took to find the career path that worked best for her goals and dreams. | |||
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