Live from Dallas: Asian Film Festival and Filmmaker Insights | The Clubhouse 16-03

It’s our second show this week as we broadcast from the Angelika Film Centre in Dallas for the 2025 Asian Film Festival Dallas to talk to filmmakers, producers, directors, fans, and MORE!
🎬 Lights, Camera… Chaos! Independent Filmmakers Take Over The Clubhouse
This week, The Clubhouse Podcast transforms into a red carpet afterparty as we roll out the mic for a cast of directors, producers, actors, and animators making waves at the Asian Film Festival of Dallas 🎥🍿. From stop-motion claymation to psychological thrillers involving competitive fencing (yes, really), it’s a beautiful whirlwind of creativity and controlled filmmaking chaos.
Dallas Film Commissioner Katie Shook kicks things off with her behind-the-scenes take on boosting the city’s film industry (spoiler: she’s busy). Then, Farah White, Lisa Normand, Jeff Mann, and more drop by to share the stories behind the stories—those oddball, heartfelt, and sometimes hilariously unexpected journeys to the big screen.
You’ll hear everything from student shorts made in a dorm room to international screenings in Brazil, VR dominatrix comedies, romantic dramas, and what happens when a clay puppet finds itself between the pages of a book. We even find time to give away a giant fanny pack and SummerSlam tickets because… of course we do.
🎧 Buckle up—this episode has more plot twists than a Netflix series with four endings.
📺 CHAPTERS (Where the Magic & Mayhem Happen)
0:00 – Welcome to Dallaswood
We’re diving deep into the Asian Film Festival of Dallas with Katie Shook and the filmmakers who made it shine.
8:55 – Claymation Nation
Colton Dillard breaks down stop-motion wizardry in Page to Page—and yes, it’s as labor-intensive as it sounds.
16:44 – TV Talk & Nostalgia Binge
Why short films hit harder than a three-season Netflix binge.
20:51 – Horror, But Make It Weird
Lisa Normand & Farah White talk The Other and how VR and horror are the new peanut butter and jelly.
25:29 – The Dallas Creative Boom
Katie Shook explains why the film scene in Dallas is ready for its close-up.
30:14 – Farah White: Scene-Stealer & Story Whisperer
She’s not just acting—she’s producing, writing, and casually dominating the indie film game.
33:09 – Music + Docs = Feels
Why the right soundtrack can turn a good film into an unforgettable one.
40:53 – Dominatrix Meets Philanthropy
A comedy about a dominatrix funding breast cancer treatment—because indie film never plays it safe.
42:17 – Heart, Humor, and Healing
Rom-coms that sneak up on you and punch you in the feelings (in the best way).
51:52 – International Screenings & Cultural Shock
What it’s like watching your movie play in Brazil, Korea, and beyond.
57:37 – America, BBQ & Baseball
Moon Kyung Yeom shares what makes her movie feel like a love letter to the U.S.
1:01:06 – Siblings on Set
Filmmaking with your sister: chaotic, cathartic, or both?
1:06:38 – Film School vs. Real Life
Why hands-on chaos might be the best teacher.
1:09:53 – Blumhouse & Budget Brilliance
How to make horror with heart—and a shoestring budget.
1:13:06 – Festival Tips & Filmmaker Hacks
Pro tips for surviving and thriving during film fest season.
1:17:01 – Fencing Meets Gaslighting
Alicia’s Pierce takes you into the tangled drama of siblings and sabers.
1:20:58 – Behind the Creative Curtain
Filmmakers talk inspiration, hustle, and future dreams.
1:25:17 – Shoot Fast, Stay Sane
On making your film when time, budget, and patience are short.
1:32:26 – Nerd Out: Pop Culture & Future Projects
Movies, trends, and what’s next for these creative minds.
1:39:42 – WrestleMania Merch Madness
We unbox an All Elite Wrestling crate. There’s yelling.
1:48:59 – Giant Fanny Packs & SummerSlam Tickets
Yes, that’s a real sentence. No, we’re not sorry.
1:51:40 – Cue the Credits
How The Clubhouse Podcast really gets made (barely).
🎟 Want more behind-the-scenes brilliance and filmmaking fun?
Follow the journey and support indie film by checking out:
Dallas Film Commission: https://dallascreates.org
Follow Farah White: https://www.instagram.com/farahwhite
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