In this episode, Jon hosts an insightful conversation with acclaimed filmmaker Matt Ogens. Ogens, renowned for works like 'Audible' on Netflix and 'Madu' on Disney+, discusses his passion for storytelling across various formats, including commercials and documentaries. The conversation covers his filmmaking philosophy, balancing commercial and documentary projects, and the emotional depths required to tell compelling stories. Listen in now!

About Matt Ogens

Matt Ogens is an Academy Award-nominated director known for capturing authentic human stories through an evocative visual and narrative aesthetic. Matt’s Netflix Original “Audible” was nominated for an Oscar®, an immersive coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of Deaf high school students and communicated through sign language. His latest film “Madu”, a Disney Original Documentary, premiered on Disney+, is the epic journey of Anthony Madu, a 12-year-old who leaves his home in Nigeria to study at the prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School in England. Learn more about Matt and his latest work.

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Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann

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