S1E7 Nena Erb and Choices, Okay?!
Duane Fernandez Duane Fernandez

S1E7 Nena Erb and Choices, Okay?!

On our latest episode, I’m lucky enough to have a chat with Nena Erb. Nena is an ACE, Emmy-winning film and television editor based in Los Angeles. Raised in an Asian American immigrant family, Nena’s father wanted her to be a doctor and her mother wanted her to be a pianist…

Read More
S1:E6 David and Chris and Brian and Charles
Duane Fernandez Duane Fernandez

S1:E6 David and Chris and Brian and Charles

Today we’re sitting down with David Earl and Chris Hayward from Focus Features’ upcoming title, “Brian and Charles.” The film follows Brian (David Earl), a lonely inventor in rural Wales who spends his days building quirky, unconventional…

Read More
S1:E5 Clifton Collins Jr. and the Jockey
Duane Fernandez Duane Fernandez

S1:E5 Clifton Collins Jr. and the Jockey

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a really good one and I’ve been so excited to share it with you. My next guest is an actor I consider one of the greatest of our generation. He’s worked with everyone from Del Toro to Malick, Tarantino to Soderbergh…

Read More
S1:E4 Alice Gu and The Donut King
Duane Fernandez Duane Fernandez

S1:E4 Alice Gu and The Donut King

In this episode of The Smith Society we have the incredible opportunity to chat with the extraordinary director (and dear friend), Alice Gu and learn more about The Donut King.

Read More
S1:E3 Justin Chon and the Blue Bayou
Duane Fernandez Duane Fernandez

S1:E3 Justin Chon and the Blue Bayou

In this episode we’re going to feature a true triple threat, Justin Chon. Justin Chon is a writer, director and actor who also produced (he’s technically a quadruple threat!) the film…

Read More
S1:E2 Lee Sung Jin and the Octopus
Duane Fernandez Duane Fernandez

S1:E2 Lee Sung Jin and the Octopus

On this episode of The Smith Society we sit down with the wildly creative and brilliant Lee Sung Jin. Lee Sung Jin is currently the Creator/Writer/Showrunner/Executive Producer of BEEF, a Netflix series starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, produced by A24.

Read More
S1E1: The Introduction and Amir El-Masry
Duane Fernandez Duane Fernandez

S1E1: The Introduction and Amir El-Masry

Our pilot episode features a short introduction to The Smith Society podcast, the story behind it, what you can expect and what’s in a name. More importantly, this episode features a conversation with the star of the new Focus Features’ film Limbo, Amir El-Masry.

Read More