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Preceding Film

Drew Watzke, Heath Anderson

Booking Overview

A film-analysis podcast focused on comparing contemporary movies with the earlier films that influenced them, primarily hosted as discussions between the two presenters with occasional external guests. Credible pitches include film critics, directors, screenwriters, historians, and scholars who can provide informed perspectives on film history, influences, and filmmaking; booking difficulty is likely low for relevant accessible professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 137

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

precedingfilm@gmail.com

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Host

Drew Watzke - Co-host focused on analyzing films and their cinematic influences.

Heath Anderson - Co-host focused on analyzing films and the movies that preceded and influenced them.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant expertise in film criticism, film history, directing, screenwriting, or cinematic analysis
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Ken Clark - Matt Johnson's The Dirties And Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs As Bold, Reference-heavy Directorial Debuts

Recent Topics

Film, Film History, Film Criticism, Directing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Preceding Film
:

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre/The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

October 06, 2026

Drew and Heath kick off horror movie month by discussing the Godfather of Slasher Films, Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre along with the 2003 remake The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com

Our Day at the Fayetteville Film Festival

October 02, 2026

Drew and Heath had interview several filmmakers as they had the opportunity of attending this year's Fayetteville Film Festival. Interviews include: Caleb Ferguson, creator of My Little Sunshine; Jennica Schwartzman, actress in Chamber; Aidan Kolokithas, creator of Sonder; Jazmyne Black, creator of Godhead; Marc Crandall, director of After the Beep; actress Christina King; Jill Dae, creator of DEI; Eli Leach, creator of The Wizard in the Alley; producer Sebastian Twardosz; Justin Stewart, dir...

The Fall Guy/Hooper

September 15, 2026

Drew and Heath discuss whether or not they could do the exciting career of stunt work on the latest Preceding Film as they talk about David Leitch's The Fall Guy and Hal Needham's Hooper.Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com

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Frequently asked questions

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Preceding Film
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How do I get in touch with Preceding Film?

Preceding Film is hosted by Drew Watzke and Heath Anderson. Its publicly listed email is precedingfilm@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Preceding Film?

The publicly listed email for Preceding Film: precedingfilm@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Preceding Film have?

Podseeker estimates Preceding Film reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Preceding Film?

Preceding Film typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant expertise in film criticism, film history, directing, screenwriting, or cinematic analysis. Recent guests include Ken Clark.

How hard is it to get booked on Preceding Film?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Preceding Film cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Film History, Film Criticism, and Directing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

precedingfilm@gmail.com

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