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by Zoey Danielson & Heather Elaine Abbott
Last to Leave is a film interview podcast hosted by Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson. The show is all about giving a voice to a wide variety of collaborators in film & tv. Those last to leave set are not often the first to be interviewed and this show seeks to share their stories!
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- 1 weeks ago1h 23m
S5E5 - Mary Florence Brown and Kelsey Fowler - The Sabrina Carpenter Music Video Spectacular feat. "Tears" and "Taste"
Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, for a very special birthday double feature of Last to Leave! In this extra celebratory episode, we’re diving behind the scenes of two of Zoey’s favorite Sabrina Carpenter music videos: “Tears” and “Taste.” First up, we’re joined by Art Director Mary Florence Brown (@maryflorencebrown), who helps us unpack all things visual behind “Tears,” one of Sabrina Carpenter’s most striking music videos. We talk about creating a world that feels ...
- 3 weeks ago37 min
S5E4 - Victoria Donovan - Hamnet - The Subtle Truth of Play
This week on Last to Leave, Zoey Danielson & Heather Elaine Abbott peek behind the curtain of Shakespeare's Globe with Victoria Donovan, the Child Acting Coach on the set of Chloè Zhao's viscerally emotional & spiritual film, Hamnet. With a reverence for & commitment to truthful moments, Victoria Donovan helped shape the breathtaking performances of the powerhouse cast of children. In this episode, Victoria imparts her well-worn perspective on how to pursue a fulfilling crea...
- Jun 22, 202655 min
S5E3 - Rory Cheyne - Foundation - How to Build a Galactic Empire
This week on Last to Leave, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson journey to the far reaches of the galaxy with Rory Cheyne, the Production Designer behind Apple TV+'s epic science fiction series, Foundation. From towering imperial palaces and futuristic cities to the intricate details that make an imagined future feel real, Rory has helped shape one of television's most ambitious visual worlds. In this episode, Heather and Zoey explore the art of production design, discuss the challenges ...
- Jun 8, 202642 min
S5E2 - Shonta Hylton - Sinners - The Power of Persistence
Your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, are back with another behind-the-scenes deep dive, this time with Shonta Hylton, the Set Costumer who helped bring the rich, lived-in world of Ryan Coogler’s Oscar-winning film, Sinners, to life. From timeless hats and sleek silk dresses to the countless details audiences never notice but always feel, Shonta helped keep the world of Sinners looking seamless in every scene. In this episode, Zoey & Heather explore the art of set costum...
- May 25, 20261h 1m
S5E1 - Meredith Alloway - Forbidden Fruits - Growing a Garden in a Cement Block
Welcome to Season FIVE, film nerds! That’s right! Your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, are back with a very special season premiere episode that is all about the 2026 indie film, Forbidden Fruits. They’re joined by the film’s inspiring & hilarious Director & Co-Writer, Meredith Alloway, for an in-depth discussion on the making of her debut feature film. In this episode, Zoey & Heather get the inside scoop on Meredith’s adaptation process with Co-Writ...
- Feb 9, 202657 min
The Sound of Falling Episode Featuring Editor Evelyn Rack: Embracing the Radical Subjective
Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they descend into the quiet, aching atmosphere of the German film Sound of Falling. They’re joined by the film’s editor, Evelyn Rack, whose delicate, emotionally attuned approach to shaping the rhythm of the movie was essential in bringing the story’s inner world to the screen. Sound of Falling traces the fragile lives of its female leads, connected by one farm house, as moments of silence, distance, and connection ripple through...
- Jan 12, 202655 min
The Movies We Loved in 2025
Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they gush about the incredible year that 2025 was... for movies, at least! From honorable mentions to top ten lists (that somehow manage to be closer to top 14), Zoey and Heather's epic yap session is chock full of recommendations, reflections on 'the good shit', and just a few hot takes. Film (& TV) Discussed: Bugonia, One Battle After Another, All Her Fault, Frankenstein, Weapons, No Other Choice, The Running Man, Oh ...
- Dec 22, 202548 min
S4E18 - Caity Birmingham - Sorry, Baby - The Solarium in the Tiny Cottage: Reflections on the Power of Connection
Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they are whisked away to a small New England town to explore the backdrops of one of the best indie films of 2025, Sorry, Baby. They're joined by the film's intrepid Production Designer, Caity Birmingham, whose process over product approach to creative problem solving on set was integral to creating the world of the film. Sorry, Baby follows Agnes' stumbling path towards healing after a bad thing happened to them in grad school. To...
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Last to Leave is a film interview podcast hosted by Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson. The show is all about giving a voice to a wide variety of collaborators in film & tv. Those last to leave set are not often the first to be interviewed and this show seeks to share their stories!
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