JULIE ANDREWS (Oscar/Tony/Emmy Award-winning Actress & Singer · The Sound of Music · Mary Poppins) 0:04 · 9:30
Julie Andrews shares her experience working on Mary Poppins, revealing behind-the-scenes secrets about the character’s design, costume details, and filming techniques. She reminisces about her collaboration with Walt Disney and Tony Walton, highlighting the meticulous planning and creative efforts that brought the beloved character to life.

ETGAR KERET (Cannes Film Festival Award-winning Director & Author) 0:49
Etgar Keret discusses the profound impact of his parents' survival stories from the Holocaust on his work. He explores how extreme human experiences can lead to extraordinary resilience and creativity, particularly noting his mother’s unique perspective formed during the war.

JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY (Academy Award, Tony & Pulitzer Prize-winning Writer/Director · Doubt · Moonstruck · Joe Versus the Volcano) 2:20
John Patrick Shanley highlights the invaluable lessons and life experiences gained from his time in the Marine Corps. He emphasizes the significance of diverse interactions and communal living, underscoring how these experiences shape both his artistic vision and societal views.

JOY GORMAN WETTELS (Executive Producer of 13 Reasons Why · UnPrisoned · Founder of Joy Coalition) 2:42
Joy Gorman Wettels reflects on her theatrical upbringing and the influence of her mother’s passion for Sondheim and Neil Simon. She shares touching memories of the LGBTQ+ community in her life and how these early experiences cultivated her love for storytelling and community theater.

PAUL SCHRADER (Screenwriter · Director · Taxi Driver · Raging Bull · First Reformed · Mishima) 4:05 · 6:25
Paul Schrader analyzes the lasting impact of Taxi Driver on his work. He details his technique of immersing the audience into the protagonist’s perspective and the psychological journey involved. Schrader also shares his intent behind creating a slow, meditative pace in his filmmaking, contrasting it with the influence of monomaniacal obsession from his earlier work.

CHAYSE IRVIN (Award-winning Cinematographer · Blonde starring Ana de Armas · Beyonce: Lemonade · Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman) 4:58
Chayse Irvin delves into the intricacies of cinematography, discussing his philosophical approach to filmmaking. He explains how he uses mise-en-scène to represent characters’ psychological states and the importance of creating an authentic environment to capture true emotional expressions on film.

MANUEL BILLETER (Cinematographer · The Gilded Age · Inventing Anna · Jessica Jones · Luke Cage) 11:53
Manuel Billeter recounts his early inspirations from masters like Fellini and Antonioni and his invaluable learning experiences while working alongside Alfonso Cuarón. He emphasizes the importance of observational learning in the field, describing his hands-on experiences as his film school, which shaped his approach to filmmaking.

To hear more from each guest, listen to their full interviews.
The interviews highlighted in this episode were conducted by Mia Funk with the participation of collaborating universities and students. Julie Andrews and Paul Schrader’s interviews are from public conversations hosted by Sag Harbor Cinema. You can hear our full interview with April Gornik and other artists brought to the stages of Sag Harbor Cinema and The Church Arts & Creativity Center on The Creative Process podcast. Associate Interviews Producer on this episode was Jamie Lammers. The Creative Process & One Planet Podcast is produced by Mia Funk.

Mia Funk is an artist, interviewer, and founder of The Creative Process & One Planet Podcast (Conversations about Climate Change & Environmental Solutions).
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