Episodes

  • Magic Hour - Left, Write, Hook with Dr Donna Lyon and Dr. Shannon Owen

    Magic Hour - Left, Write, Hook with Dr Donna Lyon and Dr. Shannon Owen
    Aug 7 2024
    WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SEXUAL ABUSE Director Shannon Owen and Producer Dr. Donna Lyon talk about the trials and tribulations of "Left, Write, Hook" a feature-length documentary about seven women who responded to a call-out to participate in an 8-week experimental recovery program. The program supports survivors of childhood sexual assault by addressing both the physical and emotional impacts of trauma through a unique combination of boxing and creative writing. What begins as an 8-week program soon becomes much more as these survivors build bonds with one another and with their coach that lead to transformations they could only have dreamed of.
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    49 mins
  • MAGIC HOUR - with director Alethea Jones

    MAGIC HOUR - with director Alethea Jones
    Dec 21 2023
    Associate Professor Nicolette Freeman skillfully delves into the Hollywood career of VCA Alumni, Alethea Jones, unraveling the directing journey behind renowned works like Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Mrs. Davis, and Fun Mom Dinner, offering invaluable insights, tricks, and tips that resonate deeply with aspiring film students.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • MAGIC HOUR - with Roman Coppola

    MAGIC HOUR - with Roman Coppola
    Oct 19 2023
    Hollywood royalty, Roman Coppola, stopped by VCA Film and Television whilst in Melbourne and spoke with producer Stephen Luby and a cohort of students about wide-ranging topics such as screenwriting, producing, making music videos, Wes Anderson, wine, theme parks and decentralized film financing. Tune in!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • In Conversation with Writer Gabriel Bergmoser

    In Conversation with Writer Gabriel Bergmoser
    Oct 12 2023
    VCA Alumni and "born writer" Gabriel Bergmoser speaks about his career as an award-winning screenwriter, playwright and novelist to Ben Michael - they cover topics such as ability to be prolific, his work ethic, adaptations, Hollywood, and being a published best-seller.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Magic Hour - Future models of Screen Funding

    Magic Hour - Future models of Screen Funding
    Aug 31 2023
    In this episode, five film industry insiders give their perspective on the future of film funding. VCA Alumni, writer/director Goran Stolevski - "Of an Age" (2022) and "You Won't Be Alone" (2022) VCA Alumni Caleb Ribates - Lakad (2022) Producer Emma Roberts - VR project Gondwana (2022) Dr Kirstin Stephens - Lecturer in Arts and Cultural Management Dr Duncan Caillard - Culture and Communication
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    28 mins
  • Magic Hour - interview with Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Adam Arkapaw

    Magic Hour - interview with Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Adam Arkapaw
    Jul 18 2023
    VCA Alumni, Cinematographer Adam Arkapaw is interviewed by Assoc. Prof. Annabelle Murphy. Adam Arkapaw is an Australian cinematographer. He is best known for his work on the television series Top of the Lake and True Detective (Season 1), for which he has won two Creative Arts Emmy Awards. He is also known for his collaborations with director Justin Kurzel, whom he worked with on Snowtown, Macbeth, and Assassin's Creed.
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    37 mins
  • Magic Hour - with documentary director Brett Morgen

    Magic Hour - with documentary director Brett Morgen
    Jul 18 2023
    Magic Hour host Ben Michael interviews documentary director Brett Morgen about his career culminating in the 2023 release of the David Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream
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    31 mins