Conversation with the Creators of 'Carpet Cowboys': A New/Next Film Fest Feature
Meet our esteemed guests M Emily Mackenzie, Noah Collier, and Riel Roch-Decter. The directors and producers behind the documentary film "Carpet Cowboys." They have worked together for many years, with M Emily and Noah specializing in cinematography and Riel as the producer. They are part of Memory, a production company that focuses on artist-driven films.
"Carpet Cowboys" is the film that explores the world of Dalton, Georgia, the carpet capital of the world, and delves into themes of American identity, creativity, and economic evolution. The directors share their unique connection to the project and discuss the unexpected moments they encountered during filming. They also talk about the distinct roles they played in the production and how it compared to their previous projects. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming premiere of "Carpet Cowboys" at the New/Next Film Festival and the expectations and excitement surrounding the film's release.
In this episode, we uncover:
In this episode, we uncover:
- The captivating storytelling of "Carpet Cowboys," a documentary shedding light on Dalton, Georgia's carpet industry, known as the carpet capital of the world.
- The intriguing journey of how directors and producers M Emily Mackenzie, Noah Collier, and Riel Roch-Decter transformed their fascination with hotel carpets into a unique project.
- The intricate web of personalities, job roles, and the pursuit of the American dream that the film uncovers within the carpet industry.
- Discover the behind-the-scenes details as we discuss the multi-year filming process of "Carpet Cowboys," including the challenges and insights encountered by the directors and producer.
- Tune in for an exclusive look at the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming premiere of "Carpet Cowboys" at the New/Next Film Festival, as our guests share their eagerness to engage with audiences and spark meaningful conversations about their thought-provoking film.
Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of the carpet industry with Carpet Cowboys, a documentary film premiering at Baltimore's New/Next Film Festival. Join me on The Truth in this Art podcast as I chat with the directors and producer about their journey into the carpet capital of the world, Dalton, Georgia. Don't miss this eye-opening film!
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Creators and Guests
Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
M EMILY MACKENZIE
M EMILY MACKENZIE is a New Orleans based director, producer, and editor working primarily in documentary film. She is a graduate of Bard College (2008) and the New School's Documentary Media Studies program (2010) .
Guest
MEMORY
Producing, Promoting and Disseminating visual culture off and on line. Titles: ALL LIGHT, EVERYWHERE, THE COMPUTER ACCENT, CARPET COWBOYS
Guest
Noah Collier
Noah Collier is cinematographer & director known for Carpet Cowboys, The Call of Warr (2018) and Marvel's Storyboards (2020).
Guest
Riel Roch Decter
Riel Roch-Decter is a Canadian-born, Los Angeles-based producer and director and co-founder of MEMORY.
