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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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- 5 days ago42 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...
- 2 weeks ago1h 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...
- Dec 15, 202558 min
S4E17 - Sharon Tabb - The Lowdown - Lived-In Looks and Lasting Stories
Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they dive into the visual storytelling of makeup—or the intentional absence of it. Today, they’re joined by Sharon Tabb, the Makeup Department Head behind The Lowdown. Together, they explore the power of collaboration and how Sharon works closely with directors, actors, and fellow artists to create distinct, lived-in looks for each character, from purposeful eyeliner choices to the smallest details you might not notice. Sharon also...
- Nov 24, 20251h 9m
S4E16 - The Importance of Documentary Filmmaking Featuring Elly Schmidt-Hopper
Join your hosts, Heather and Zoey, as they dive into the world of documentaries with filmmaker and creator Elly Schmidt-Hopper. We first connected with Elly on TikTok after seeing her video about the current state of documentary filmmaking—and just how difficult it is to secure distribution, let alone funding. From there, we dig into some of our favorite docs, ranging from No Other Land (2024) and The Gleaners and I (2000) to Roadrunner (2021), Beauty Is Embarrassing (2012), and more. Talking...
- Nov 10, 202535 min
S4E15 - The 'Clocked' Episode Featuring the Writer & Director, Noah Salzman
Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they take an exclusive look at the queer indie film, Clocked, with the help of the Writer & Director, Noah Salzman. Clocked tells the story of Adolpho, a boxer in Miami who embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads them to reckoning with their trans identity and finding acceptance in the drag community. Noah describes this film as a look at a character who is in between families, misunderstood by their blood relations...
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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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