Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle Marcus Mizelle

Send us a Text Message.This week Marcus speaks with Mira Shaib about her film 'Arze', a Lebanese production that explores universal themes of family, abandonment, and societal issues. Mira discusses the World Premiere of the film at the Beijing International Film Festival, the upcoming North American premiere at Tribeca on June 11th (Village East) followed by Cairo International, and the importance of translating the story for an international audience. She also shares her inspiration fo...

Send us a Text Message.Marcus speaks with filmmaker Santiago Maza, who shares his insights on documentary filmmaking and his inspired appreciation for the doc 'Collective'. Santiago's latest film 'State of Silence', Executive Produced by Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal, World Premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10th and is followed by Sheffield DocFest and Guadalajara International Film Festival June 13th. 'State of Silence' highlights the importance of independent jo...

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Past Present Feature, a filmmaker appreciation podcast showcasing new festival releases and the past films that inspired them.As a filmmaker myself, I started this podcast to build community while talking shop, and to show love to past cinema that sparked a new wave of filmmakers to create the films of the future.Let's roll it!Marcus MizelleLike, subscribe and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature

Send us a Text Message.Marcus Mizelle interviews filmmaker Roxy Shih about her journey in the film industry, what past films most inspired her ('The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, 'The Shining'), and her latest film 'Beacon' ahead of its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.They discuss the challenges of being a filmmaker in the current Hollywood landscape, the importance of creative storytelling, and the impact of personal experiences on filmmaking. Roxy shares her passion for intimate stori...