HeyJaredWhen Isabel Met Aviva
A podcast about romcoms, female-driven screenwriting, and breaking into the industry! Hosted by Isabel Thottam & Aviva Peltin.
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- Sep 2, 2026
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7.7 - Directing Finding Emily! (Interview with Alicia MacDonald) (opens the original)
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In this episode, we are joined on the pod by director Alicia McDonald who shares her journey into filmmaking, the creative process behind her rom-com Finding Emily, and insights into making authentic, relatable stories that challenge genre stereotypes. We got so many great insights from Alicia about her directing experience for Finding Emily and loved chatting with her about what makes a rom com rewatchable and the future of love stories on screen! Follow Alicia: Instagram: https://www.instagram
7.6 - Editing Nobody Wants This! (Interview with Catherine Cloutier) (opens the original)
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In this episode, we explore the world of editing! From film school to working on blockbuster trailers and scripted TV shows, this episode features a guest and friend, Catherine Cloutier! Cat shares her insights into the technical and creative aspects of editing, the challenges of trailer production, and how collaboration shapes the final cut. We really loved hearing her thoughts about the art of editing rom coms too! Follow Cat:IMDBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/catclootFeel free to email
7.5 - From USC to Cannes (Interview with Candace Williamson) (opens the original)
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Welcome back to another episode of the pod! This week, we got to chat with local LA Director, Candace Williamson! She shares her journey from USC to Cannes, her experiences at USC, and her innovative projects including a PBS documentary and a short film about black farmers and the history of the banjo! We also have some chit chat about the challenges of getting scripts made, our favorite rom-coms and tropes, and other insights about making your own film. Follow Candace: IMDB: https://www.imdb.co
7.4 - Directing In Seattle (Interview with Gracen Bayer) (opens the original)
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We're back! In this episode, we chat with local Seattle filmmaker Gracen Bayer about her journey in the film industry, her projects, and her insights on directing, genre preferences, and industry challenges. FYI she is the director of the romcom (or romdram???) that Aviva wrote and in this episode...they reveal the *new* title of the film!! Follow Gracen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbayermedia/ Feel free to email us: whenisabelmetaviva@gmail.com Instagram & Threads: @whenisab
7.3 - How to Fundraise 12k While Hustling in LA (Interview with Kalee Quiñones) (opens the original)
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Another Wednesday, another episode of the pod!! In this episode, we explore the journey of being an emerging writer and filmmaker navigating the industry. Our friend and a listener of the pod, Kalee Quiñones, joins us to share her insights on screenwriting, networking, and personal growth! We ended up having a pretty fun and candid conversation about the realities of making it in LA, and Kalee shares her journey of crowdfunding $12k for her short film 'Blood Moon!' Follow Kalee: Website: https:/
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