She Does podcast features creative minds working in media. Each episode centers around an intimate conversation yet digs deeper into each woman's background, philosophy and process through artful audio documentaries soundtracked by music made by women. The show is hosted and created by Elaine Sheldon and Sarah Ginsburg, documentary makers who are interested in how their guests got to where they are today.
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1. Katja Blichfeld: I'm A Functional Stoner With A Vimeo Deal
Katja Blichfeld is the brains behind Vimeo’s popular new web series “High Maintenance," which features New Yorkers in all their strange glory. Katja and her husband write, direct and produce the show and they recently were awarded a 2015 Writers Guild Award for their episode "Rachel." But Katja's first love was casting. In 2014, she won an Emmy for her casting on 30 Rock. But success didn't happen overnight for Katja. In this interview, she shares the ups and downs--and all the delightful moments in between--of her journey.
UPDATE: High Maintenance has been picked up by HBO!
“Me following my intuition and me following my instincts has never not paid off. I feel like I’ve lived four complete lives in my 35 years. It’s been a lot of my major life decisions, but they’ve always been very driven from what’s in my heart, and they’ve always paid off.” — Katja Blichfeld, creator of High MaintenanceRELATED LINKS
HM on Vimeo
HM Website
HM Episode "Rachel" featuring Katja
Katja’s blog
Filmmaker Magazine 25 New Faces of 2013
Current City: Brooklyn, NY
DOB: 1978
What are you listening to right now? Marc Maron's WTF podcast - the Jenny Slate episode
What piece of media opened your eyes? Thomas Vinterberg's 1998 film "Festen"
Who is your career role model? I'm still kind of looking for one!
What is a tool you can't live without? My Vitamix blender
How do you take your coffee? Black
Who is your spirit animal? RuPaul Charles
CREDITS
PRODUCED by Elaine Sheldon and Sarah Ginsburg
SOUND DESIGN by Billy Wirasnik
CLIPS FEATURED IN SHOW:
“Just Say No” 1985 Anti-Drug PSA
Nancy Reagan/Clint Eastwood Just Say No PSA
Sex in the City Opening Theme Song
30 Rock Opening Theme Song
High Maintenance Trailer
High Maintenance clip #1 from episode “Heidi”
High Maintenance clip #2 from episode “Rachel”
High Maintenance clip #3 from episode “Matilda”
MUSIC FEATURED IN SHOW:
“Only Knows” by Broke For Free
“Theme from Pedal Demonstration” by George Manson
“Criddicks” by The Custodian of Records
“Lazy Sumday” by Sahy Uhns
“Way Back” by Willbe