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This Documentary Changes EVERYTHING (Doc Filmmakers react to YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING)

October 18, 2026 · 46 min

Documentary filmmakers Leah de Leon and Matthew Meredith (aka The Documentary Couple) discuss their immediate reactions after watching the newly released yet historical 3-hour long documentary YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING, directed by Lance…
How to Co-Direct Documentaries with Haley Watson & Justin Emeka

October 7, 2026 · 39 min

Ever wonder what actually makes two directors work well together instead of butting heads? Leah gets into it with Haley Watson and Justin Emeka, the co-directing duo behind "Songs of Black Folk," a Tribeca 2025 documentary following…
David Bolen Shares a Cinematography Masterclass

July 2, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Documentary filmmaker Matthew Meredith has an authentic chat with David Bolen, the iconic, modern DP that's created a style all his own.David Bolen is an award-winning cinematographer based out of Los Angeles, California. He is best known…
How to Direct Docs with Authenticity: Makayla’s Voice w/ Julio Palacio

February 2, 2026 · 45 min

In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, Leah de Leon sits down with filmmaker and storyteller Julio Palacio for a deep conversation about the creative, ethical, and technical decisions behind his Oscar-shortlisted short documentary Makayla’s…
Dealing with Death, Psychology & Documentary with Ömer Sami

January 28, 2026 · 41 min

Would you choose cryonics if it meant a chance at life beyond death?In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, Leah sits down with filmmaker and storyteller Ömer Sami for a thoughtful conversation about psychology, cryonics, and the emotional…

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How Motion Graphics ELEVATE High-End Documentary Storytelling w/ Kennon Fleisher

January 28, 2026 · 54 min

In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, Leah sits down with motion graphics visionary Kennon Fleisher to explore how thoughtful motion graphics help shape and enhance some of the most compelling documentaries and series streaming today.In this…
Ema Ryan Yamazaki on Directing Japan’s First Oscar Nominated Short Documentary

October 22, 2025 · 54 min

In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, we explore how Ema Ryan Yamazaki tells universal stories through a personal lens including her Oscar-nominated short doc “Instruments of a Beating Heart.” Ema Ryan Yamazaki is a Japanese/British…
Film School vs. No Film School with Matthew Meredith and Leah de Leon

October 10, 2025 · 32 min

So... Film School or No Film School? That is the question Leah and her business partner, filmmaker Matthew Meredith, are diving into this week. From how they fell in love to building Sundoc Studios, a documentary studio in San Diego, Leah…
Build Your Dream Team for your Documentary with Cole Sax

March 3, 2025 · 43 min

Every great documentary starts with a vision—but it takes the right team to turn that vision into reality. Leah sits down with award-winning filmmaker Cole Sax to break down the essential steps to building a dream team for your…
The Highs & Lows of Finding a Job in Documentary with Devon Blackwell

January 8, 2025 · 38 min

How do you navigate the documentary job landscape? Asking for a friend… Leah sits down with Devon Blackwell to chat about her time working at The New Yorker, how she handled layoffs, and her approach to using archival materials in…
How to Partner with Brands for Your Documentary with Anna Wilder Burns

November 10, 2024 · 39 min

Sure, we all have our dream brands; but how do you actually land a partnership for your film? Leah chats with Anna Wilder Burns and they discuss how she and her team were able to raise $20K through brand partnerships for their original…
How To Win an Oscar & The Business of Short Documentaries with Ben Proudfoot

October 27, 2024 · 58 min

What does it take to win an Oscar? Leah chats with Ben Proudfoot, the CEO and Founder of Breakwater Studios. Ben Proudfoot is a two-time Academy Award® winning documentary filmmaker and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of…