In Proximity (Proximity Media)
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| 22 Sep 2024 | Breaking into Screenwriting with Juel Taylor, Tony Retteinmaier, and Sev Ohanian | 00:48:44 | |
When Sev Ohanian first read a script by Tony Rettenmaier, he was blown away. Tony was then fresh out of film school and working as a PA for an indie film Sev was producing. Just a few years later, Tony and his writing partner Juel Taylor would go on to write the screenplays for CREED II and SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY. On this episode, Juel and Tony share their path from student filmmakers and gym buddies to one of the most in-demand screenwriting duos in Hollywood, their pitch process for Juel’s directorial debut THEY CLONED TYRONE, and their unique experiences writing short stories and building website for their projects. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. (01:53) Get Reel CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Producer: Caitlin Plummer Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan With Production Assistance From: Isabella Miller Artwork and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 11 Jun 2023 | Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ryan Coogler (Part 1) | 00:33:38 | |
The first of a two-part conversation between Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ryan Coogler. Ta-Nehisi is an author, journalist, and, most recently, host and writer of Proximity Media’s Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast. Ta-Nehisi and Ryan sat down for our show to discuss Ta-Nehisi’s writing journey and influences. In this first part, Ta-Nehisi shares a little bit about his production company Maceo-Lyn (2:30), his early dreams of becoming a rapper, and the impact of hip-hop, and artists like Nas and Tupac, on his and Ryan’s work (6:05), plus the power and criticism of impactful works of art like Illmatic, Wakanda Forever, A Prophet, Moonlight, and Get Out (24:12). Learn more, get links to Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast, and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Cameron Kell Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 17 Nov 2024 | SPECIAL EPISODE: How to Run a Movie Theater in 2024 | 00:29:20 | |
We took a trip to Gardena Cinema, one of the last family-owned, independent movie theaters in Los Angeles, to try and answer a simple question: What’s it like to own and operate an indie movie theater today? Proximity’s Head of Audio Paola Mardo talks with owner Judy Kim about how her immigrant parents built their business after they bought the single-screen theater in 1976, why she had to pivot after the 2023 strikes, and the vital role her community plays in keeping the doors open. We also have a fun segment featuring our visit to a marathon of horror exploitation movies screened in 16mm film. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. (03:57) Inside the Horror-Exploitation-Thon at Gardena Cinema CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Episode Producer: Celine Mendiola Episode Editors: Celine Mendiola, Judybelle Camangyan, Paola Mardo Producer: Caitlin Plummer Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Sound Designer, Mix Engineer, Additional Music: Ken Nana Additional Music: Blue Dot Sessions Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Design and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 23 Jul 2023 | Ryan Coogler and Pete Nicks | 00:43:38 | |
Fruitvale Station was released 10 years ago this month. This was Ryan Coogler’s first feature film and it’s how he met fellow Bay Area director Pete Nicks. On this episode, they discuss meeting on Fruitvale Station (1:35); directing fiction and nonfiction films, the idea of “naive audacity,” and Pete’s Oakland trilogy (16:35); and collaborating on Proximity’s latest releases directed by Pete and produced by Ryan and our partners: Anthem, a musical journey across the U.S. experimenting to reimagine the National Anthem, and Stephen Curry: Underrated, a remarkable coming-of-age story about one of the most influential and unexpected players in basketball history (26:00). At the end, they answer listener questions (33:25) and share their Prox Recs (40:21). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. Stephen Curry: Underrated is now streaming on Apple TV+ and playing in select theaters. Anthem is now streaming on Hulu. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Judybelle Camangyan With Production Assistance From: Courtney Archerd Artwork and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 14 May 2023 | Inside Proximity: Working in Film & TV | 00:37:58 | |
Step inside Proximity Media as our team members discuss topics and answer listener questions about working in film and television at our company. D’Angelo “D’Lo” Louis and Dezi Gallegos sit with Paola Mardo at our office to discuss breaking into the industry (1:40), working at a production company (12:19), and their day-to-day jobs as executives and producers (15:10). They also answer listener questions (19:28) and share their Prox Recs (31:40). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. Welcome to Proximity! Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 26 Mar 2023 | Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian | 00:30:44 | |
Grab your Moleskine and spreadsheets! It’s time for a screenwriting masterclass with writer, director, and producer Aneesh Chaganty and writer, producer, and Proximity founder Sev Ohanian. Aneesh and Sev first broke out with the independent thriller Searching which premiered in 2018 at Sundance where it won several awards and was acquired by Sony Pictures. The film grossed $75 million worldwide and Sev and Aneesh went on to collaborate on the screenplay for Run (2020), the story for the Searching sequel Missing (2023), and an upcoming movie they talk a little bit about on the show. They break down their writing partnership (2:12) and process including the blue skies phase (8:00), outlining (12:21), feedback (15:30), and research (18:45). They end with Prox Recs for making movies and finding a writing partner (26:05). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 06 Aug 2023 | Movies and basketball with Stephen Curry, Ryan Coogler, Pete Nicks, and Erick Peyton | 00:48:28 | |
On our season finale, we’re going all in on Stephen Curry: Underrated, an inspiring coming-of-age story documenting the rise of NBA superstar, Golden State Warrior, and Davidson legend Stephen Curry from Proximity Media and our partners at Unanimous, A24, and Apple TV+. The film’s creative minds team up for an intimate and epic conversation about movies, basketball, and more: Stephen Curry himself, director Pete Nicks, and producers Erick Peyton and Ryan Coogler. They talk about how the film came together (2:05) and how they each tackle some of the biggest themes in Stephen's basketball career as illustrated in the documentary (9:29): dealing with loss, believing in yourself, and wearing the idea of being “underrated” as a badge of honor. We end with Prox Recs and some important reminders before our season break (40:23). We filmed this conversation for our very first video podcast. You can watch it now on our YouTube channel. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. Stephen Curry: Underrated is now streaming on Apple TV+. Watch the music video for “Lil Fish, Big Pond” by Tobe Nwigwe on YouTube. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube where we have a filmed version of this conversation. Watch it now! Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Design, Mix, and Additional Music: Ken Nana Production Services: Amante Production Assistant: Courtney Archerd Artwork and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 30 Apr 2023 | Charles D. King and Ryan Coogler | 00:43:45 | |
Charles D. King is the founder and CEO of MACRO, a multi-platform media company representing the voice and perspectives of Black people, indigenous people, and people of color. Some of their projects include Dear Mama, Mudbound, Fences, and Judas and the Black Messiah, produced with Proximity Media and Warner Brothers. Formerly a partner/senior agent at William Morris Endeavor, Charles was the first Black partner in the company’s 100+ year history and the first ever Black partner at any major talent agency. In 2021, when Judas and the Black Messiah was nominated for Best Picture, Charles became part of the first ever all-Black team of producers nominated for an Academy Award alongside director Shaka King and Proximity founder Ryan Coogler. The team worked closely with an esteemed group of Black creatives, activists, and executives including Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. and Niija Kuykendall, then SVP of Production at Warner Brothers, now VP of Film at Netflix. Charles and Ryan talk about how they first met (2:40), the role of an agent (5:34), Charles’ transition to founding MACRO (10:27), Charles’ role in the launch of Proximity (23:30), the making of Judas the Black Messiah (26:00), and their Prox Recs for working in the entertainment business (40:03). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor and Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 06 Oct 2024 | Jordan Peele and Ryan Coogler on Genre, Fear, and Filmmaking | 00:47:33 | |
GET OUT. US. NOPE. Jordan Peele is an award-winning writer, director, and producer of these groundbreaking films, and founder of Monkeypaw Productions. On this episode, Jordan walks Ryan Coogler through his early career, trading filmmaker dreams for comedy then finding his way to directing, genre filmmaking, how he wrote GET OUT but almost didn’t direct it, and the Batman actor who told him to use his fear. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. Watch the trailer for SINNERS directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan on our Instagram @ProximityMedia or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGxHflevuk #SinnersMovie - Only in theaters March 7. #ShotWithIMAXFilmCameras (1:45) Get Reel CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Producer: Caitlin Plummer Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Design and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 12 Mar 2023 | Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler | 00:31:28 | |
From Fruitvale Station to Black Panther to Creed III, Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s cinematic partnership has shaped culture and broken box-office records. They reflect on their first meeting for Fruitvale Station (2:41), going to their first boxing match to prep for Creed I (12:39), what they’ve learned from building and running their own production companies (16:14), and their Prox Recs (27:57). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CREED III is directed by Michael B. Jordan and is now playing only in theaters. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Editors: Shana Daloria, Paola Mardo Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 02 Apr 2023 | Tunji Balogun and Archie Davis | 00:43:27 | |
From assistant desks at Interscope Records to the Def Jam C-suite, Tunji Balogun and Archie Davis share their journey as music industry executives. Tunji is CEO and Chairman of Def Jam Recordings while Archie is Def Jam’s Chief Creative Officer and Proximity Media’s Co-Founder and Co-Head of Music alongside Ludwig Göransson. Tunji was a rapper before transitioning into music marketing and A&R, signing artists like Childish Gambino, SZA, and H.E.R. Archie was a leading architect on the Black Panther and Wakanda Forever soundtracks, the award-winning Wendy’s We Beefin? EP, and the Judas and the Black Messiah soundtrack and Academy Award-winning original song “Fight For You” by H.E.R. They explain what A&R really means (1:52) and discuss navigating careers in the music business (4:22), aspiring to be the greatest executive and rapper alive a.k.a. Jay-Z (23:10), the Black Panther soundtracks and Tunji’s Nigerian roots (27:06), their top 5 space albums (35:55), and Prox Recs (38:04). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Cedric Wilson Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 08 Sep 2024 | Cord Jefferson and Ryan Coogler on Writing, Directing, and What They’re Doing Next | 00:45:13 | |
Cord Jefferson’s directorial debut AMERICAN FICTION premiered at Toronto International Film Festival last year where it won the People’s Choice Award. The film grossed $23 million and won several accolades including the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. In his Oscar speech, Cord implored the industry to take more creative risks. Just weeks later, Cord and Ryan met over a video call to talk about their first films, Cord’s unique path to filmmaking, insights from the set of AMERICAN FICTION, and what Cord and Ryan are working on next – including tidbits from Ryan’s next movie which he was preparing to shoot at the time of recording. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. (02:30) Get Reel CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Producer: Caitlin Plummer Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Design and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 20 Oct 2024 | Jon Else and Pete Nicks on Documentary, Truth, and Oppenheimer | 00:42:55 | |
Jon Else is an award-winning documentarian, cinematographer, and MacArthur Genius grant recipient. Over 40 years before Christopher Nolan’s OPPENHEIMER, Jon directed THE DAY AFTER TRINITY, a documentary film about J. Robert Oppenheimer. For almost two decades, Jon led the documentary program at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism where he met then journalism student, now collaborator and friend, Pete Nicks. On this episode, Jon and Pete deep dive into their careers in documentary film. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. (01:59) Get Reel CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Producer: Caitlin Plummer Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Design and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | Coming March 12th: In Proximity | 00:02:51 | |
In Proximity is a podcast about craft, career, and creativity from Proximity Media, the production company whose credits include Creed III, Judas and the Black Messiah, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever podcast and soundtrack, and more. New episodes drop every Sunday starting March 12th. Learn more and read transcripts at ProximityMedia.com. | |||
| 09 Apr 2023 | Roman Mars and Ryan Coogler | 00:29:16 | |
Proximity founder Ryan Coogler talks all about podcasts with Roman Mars, host and creator of 99% Invisible, a sound-rich narrative podcast about architecture and design. They discuss holding pandemic meetings about the business of podcasting (3:47), Roman’s journey from science to public radio to 99% Invisible (5:10), finding the balance between being an artist and business owner plus why Roman believes a producer is the highest form of worker (9:56), collaborating on the Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast (14:29), the read-to-tape system (18:42), and Prox Recs that include a good coffee table book that will impress your friends and how to make great radio (25:19). Learn more, get links to the films and podcasts discussed, and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Cedric Wilson Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 22 Apr 2025 | How Blues Music Inspired Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler on SINNERS | 00:40:57 | |
SINNERS is only in theaters April 18 and we made a special two-part miniseries about the making of the film! Composer and executive producer Ludwig Göransson spoke with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at his studio to talk about how the Delta blues and their family history inspired the film’s story and sound. They also break down the song “I Lied To You,” written by Ludwig and Raphael Saadiq, and performed by Miles Caton as Sammie in the film. Stay until the end for a special musical demonstration by Ludwig himself. SINNERS marks Ludwig’s fifth feature collaboration with Ryan Coogler, following BLACK PANTHER, CREED, and FRUITVALE STATION. A globally recognized composer and producer, Ludwig has earned multiple awards, including two Academy Awards for BLACK PANTHER and OPPENHEIMER. His film and TV credits include VENOM, THE MANDALORIAN, and TURNING RED. As a record producer and songwriter, he has collaborated with artists like Chance the Rapper, Adele, HAIM, and Childish Gambino. He is also a co-founder of Proximity Media. SINNERS is produced by Proximity Media and Warner Brothers. To hear the songs that inspired the SINNERS score and soundtrack, including artists discussed in this episode, listen here. Listen to the first episode of this special SINNERS series with Ryan Coogler and cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw here. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. (02:19) Get Reel CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Director: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Film Score, Theme Song, and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Video Producer: Bianca Catbagan Director of Photography: Andrea Walter Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Video Editors: Bianca Catbagan and Andrea Walter Audio Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Sound Recordist: Marcelo de Oliveira Gaffer: Chris Boulos Key Grip: Kevin “Chui” Chiu Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Design and Social Media: Alexandria Santana Production Intern: Faith Wang | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | Making IMAX History on SINNERS with Autumn Durald Arkapaw and Ryan Coogler | 00:50:39 | |
SINNERS is only in theaters April 18 and we made a special two-part miniseries about the making of the film! Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw sat down with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at IMAX headquarters to discuss their collaboration as director and DP, how they called Christopher Nolan and Hoyte van Hoytema for advice, and how they brought this movie to life on the biggest screen possible. With SINNERS, Autumn made history as the first woman to shoot a theatrical feature film in 65mm and IMAX. She is a visionary cinematographer known for her work on THE LAST SHOWGIRL, PALO ALTO, and BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER. She was nominated for an Emmy for her work on the first season of Marvel’s television series LOKI. She has also shot music videos for artists like Janelle Monáe and Solange Knowles, as well as Rihanna for the Oscar-nominated song "Lift Me Up" from the WAKANDA FOREVER soundtrack. This episode is presented by IMAX. SINNERS is produced by Proximity Media and Warner Brothers. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. (2:34) Get Reel CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Director: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Film Score, Theme Song, and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Audio Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Social Media Coordinator: Alexandria Santana Sound Recordist: Marcelo de Oliveira Video Producer: Bianca Catbagan Director of Photography: Andrea Walter Video Editors: Bianca Catbagan and Andrea Walter Gaffer: Chris Boulos Key Grip: Kevin “Chui” Chiu Production Intern: Faith Wang | |||
| 19 Mar 2023 | Tessa Thompson and Kalia King | 00:33:43 | |
Tessa Thompson has starred in television shows, independent films, and blockbuster Hollywood movies like Selma, Dear White People, Westworld, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder, and the Creed trilogy. She is also a producer and entrepreneur as the founder of the production company Viva Maude. She speaks with Proximity Media’s head of television Kalia King about navigating the ins and outs of the entertainment industry including attending general meetings (1:18), the importance of finding your people (7:50), career transitions from acting to producing (10:37), reality TV (13:47), authentic storytelling (19:10), and their Prox Recs (26:55). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CREED III is in theaters now. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Shana Daloria Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 16 Apr 2023 | Pete Nicks and D'Angelo "D'Lo" Louis | 00:38:00 | |
When Proximity’s co-founder and head of nonfiction Pete Nicks and creative executive D’Angelo “D’Lo” Louis met through their friend Ryan Coogler, they connected as Bay Area creatives and through their shared experience of incarceration. Pete is a director and producer whose award-winning films The Waiting Room, The Force, and Homeroom serve as a trilogy of urgent and immersive documentaries that explore health care, criminal justice, and education in Oakland, California. His upcoming documentaries, produced with Proximity Media, include Stephen Curry: Underrated and Anthem. D’Lo is a filmmaker and music manager who got his start as an assistant on Space Jam: A New Legacy, Judas and the Black Messiah, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Most recently, he was an associate producer on Creed III. On this special episode, Pete and D’Lo sit down to talk about their experiences for the first time (2:44), including how they found their way to creative work (13:15) and why it’s important for them to share their stories (21:45). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Cameron Kell Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 25 Jun 2023 | Kris Bowers and Pete Nicks | 00:33:42 | |
Anthem is an upcoming documentary streaming on Hulu on June 28th, produced by Proximity Media and our partners, and directed by our head of nonfiction Pete Nicks (Stephen Curry: Underrated, The Waiting Room, The Force, Homeroom). The film features acclaimed composer Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, When They See Us, King Richard), and Grammy-winning music producer Dahi (Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Drake) as they take a musical journey traveling across America to make a new sound, inspired by what our country’s national anthem might be if written in today’s time. On this episode, Pete sits down with Kris to reflect on their experiences making personal documentaries like The Wolf and A Concerto is a Conversation (2:44), on their collaboration on Anthem (14:57), and their Prox Recs (28:31). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Cameron Kell Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 07 May 2023 | Jamie Carragher and Paola Mardo | 00:28:58 | |
Before becoming a screenwriter and TV writer on HBO’s Succession, Jamie Carragher was a high school teacher turned graduate arts journalism student at USC Annenberg where he met Paola Mardo, then an aspiring film critic and podcast producer, now head of audio at Proximity Media, producer/executive producer of In Proximity, and host/creator of Long Distance, a narrative podcast and short documentary series about stories in the Filipino diaspora. On this episode, Jamie and Paola discuss navigating unorthodox creative careers including attending journalism school (2:59), how Jamie’s sole Hollywood connection led to a writer’s assistant job (8:14), how and why Paola created the podcast Long Distance (10:47), Jamie’s role as Succession writer’s assistant (16:29) then staff writer and story editor (20:23), and their Prox Recs (24:20). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. NOTE: This episode features a conversation about television writing. We at Proximity Media want to acknowledge that the Writers Guild of America, the labor union representing writers of motion pictures, television, radio, and internet programming, is currently on strike. Our company works closely with writers and we have writers in the company as well. So we stand in solidarity with the WGA and support all writers – and workers – in getting fair treatment and pay. Thanks for listening to In Proximity. – Paola Mardo, Proximity Media Head of Audio and In Proximity Producer/Executive Producer Learn more, get links to projects discussed, and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Cedric Wilson Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 18 Jun 2023 | Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ryan Coogler (Part 2) | 00:32:20 | |
The second of a two-part conversation between Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ryan Coogler. Ta-Nehisi is a writer, journalist, and, most recently, host and writer of Proximity Media’s Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast. Ta-Nehisi and Ryan sat down for our show to discuss Ta-Nehisi’s writing career and process. In this second part, Ta-Nehisi shares his writing career and process (1:31) and Ryan breaks down a scene from Creed (22:52). They also discuss Ta-Nehisi's transition from journalism to fiction plus their shared experiences telling Black Panther stories (11:35) and their Prox Recs (26:22). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Cameron Kell Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 01 Dec 2024 | How to make it in Hollywood with Courtenay Valenti and Rebecca Cho | 00:43:14 | |
Veteran studio executive Courtenay Valenti began her career as an assistant at Warner Bros. in the 1980s, eventually rising to President of Production and Development. During her tenure, she championed major hits including BARBIE, THE COLOR PURPLE, and Proximity’s JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH. Today, Courtenay is Head of Theatrical and Streaming Films at Amazon MGM Studios where she oversees the company’s film slate and strategic direction. Courtenay sat down with her former colleague, Proximity’s head of film Rebecca Cho, for an empowering conversation about the role of a studio executive, lessons in leadership and mentorship, and the secret to making a sustainable and impactful Hollywood career. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. (2:09) Get Reel CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Producer: Caitlin Plummer Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Design and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 09 Jul 2023 | Tara Duncan and Kalia King | 00:41:25 | |
Have a seat at the executive table with Kalia King, Proximity’s head of TV, and Tara Duncan, president of Onyx Collective, a premium content brand under Disney Entertainment. At Onyx, Tara’s slate includes Reasonable Doubt, The 1619 Project Docuseries, the Academy Award-winning documentary feature Summer of Soul, and Anthem, produced by Proximity Media and directed by Pete Nicks. Previously, Tara served as president of Disney’s young adult TV network Freeform where she launched Cruel Summer and Single Drunk Female. She had a producing deal at Hulu where she developed projects like The Other Black Girl. She held executive positions at AMC and Netflix where she produced shows like Bosch, Narcos, and Orange is the New Black. She got her start at Section Eight, George Clooney and Steven Soderbergh’s production company. On this insightful episode, Tara and Kalia break down how they met and Tara’s executive journey (2:30), their community of Black women creatives in Hollywood (08:07), what it’s like to not have imposter syndrome (20:59), what goes into programming television for audiences (24:19), finding work-life balance as producers and executives (29:55), and their Prox Recs (34:07). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. Anthem is now streaming on Hulu. Listen to the new song "We Are America" by Ruby Amanfu, Charity Bowden, Kris Bowers, Dahi, Joy Harjo, and Cecilia Peña-Govea out now. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Cameron Kell With Production Assistance From: Courtney Archerd Artwork and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 23 Apr 2023 | Natalie Qasabian and Sev Ohanian | 00:37:08 | |
Natalie Qasabian is an award-winning film producer who has worked on independent and studio films including Searching, Run, and Missing. She is a frequent collaborator of writing partners Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian. (Aneesh and Sev are previous guests on this podcast – be sure to check out their episode if you haven’t already.) Natalie and Sev are married and they are partners in work and life. They share their meet cute (2:20), how they started working together (6:00), their producing process (17:14), the power of a great email (23:17), and the secret to working successfully with your life partner (30:42). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Cedric Wilson Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Coming September 8th: Season 2! | 00:02:10 | |
Don’t miss Jordan Peele, Cord Jefferson, Courtenay Valenti, Jonny Sun, and others in conversation with Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and the rest of our Proximity crew. Follow IN PROXIMITY on your favorite podcast app to stay up-to-date on new episodes. Follow @ProximityMedia on all social media platforms for video exclusives including a new video trailer out now. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Producer: Caitlin Plummer Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Design and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 03 Nov 2024 | How Writers and Producers Work Together with Jonny Sun and Rebecca Cho | 00:39:10 | |
GMORNING, GNITE! everyone's a aliebn when ur a aliebn too. BOJACK HORSEMAN. GOODBYE, AGAIN. Jonny Sun is a film and TV writer, producer, author, and illustrator who has worked with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Damon Lindelof. His background is in architecture and engineering as a doctoral candidate at MIT and a creative researcher at the Harvard metaLAB. His writing career took off after he created the beloved alien Twitter persona Jomny Sun which earned him over half a million followers and a place on TIME Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People on the Internet in 2017. On this episode, Jonny sits with Proximity’s head of film Rebecca Cho to share what they’ve learned about collaborating as writer and producer while developing a feature screenplay together. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. (02:21) Get Reel CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Producer: Caitlin Plummer Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Design and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 15 Dec 2024 | Rachel Morrison and Ryan Coogler on cinematography, directing, and THE FIRE INSIDE | 00:48:49 | |
From FRUITVALE STATION to BLACK PANTHER, Rachel Morrison and Ryan Coogler are longtime friends and collaborators. Rachel is a groundbreaking director and cinematographer who made history as the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for MUDBOUND and the first to lens a Marvel film with BLACK PANTHER_._ Her feature directorial debut, THE FIRE INSIDE, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and hits theaters this Christmas. Written by Barry Jenkins, THE FIRE INSIDE tells the inspiring true story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, the first American woman to win Olympic gold in boxing. Rachel spoke with Ryan about her trailblazing journey from photography to cinematography and directing. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. (2:31) Get Reel CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Producer: Caitlin Plummer Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Design and Social Media: Alexandria Santana | |||
| 04 Jun 2023 | Blitz Bazawule and Ryan Coogler | 00:37:33 | |
Blitz Bazawule is a filmmaker, musician, visual artist, and author. Born in Ghana and based in New York, his directorial credits include The Burial Of Kojo, Beyoncé's Black Is King, and the upcoming The Color Purple Musical produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones, and Scott Sanders. Blitz speaks with Proximity founder Ryan Coogler about meeting at a TED conference (2:10), Blitz’ transition from musician to filmmaker (7:10), creative rotation (15:50), telling stories across the Black diaspora (19:30), and their Prox Recs (32:11). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube. Learn more at ProximityMedia.com. Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for updates on new episodes and latest projects from Proximity Media. CREDITS: In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media. Producer: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Episode Editor: Cameron Kell Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova | |||