The Formative Films Project
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 30
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
shawbraden93@gmail.com
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Host
Braden Shaw - Host and creator of a podcast exploring firsthand accounts of how films shape, entertain, and inform people’s lives.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Graham Cannon - Steven Spielberg’s Jaws And Its Lasting Cultural And Personal Impact.
Marco Marquez - John Landis’s Coming To America And Its Place In Popular Film Culture.
Jillian Leiby - Autumn De Wilde’s Emma. (2020) And The Film’s Formative Qualities.
Terrell Henderson - Ryan Coogler’s Sinners And Its Filmmaking And Cultural Context.
EJ Paras - Mike Mills’s C’mon C’mon And Its Emotional And Personal Resonance.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Belfast, Maine with Lukas Fryer
October 07, 2026
Manniac and Wisemanite Lukas Fryer returns to the pod to discuss Frederick Wiseman's 1999 documentary, Belfast, Maine.Featured in this episode:- Kenny Nixon on Belfast, Maine in BW/DR- Richard Brody's tribute to Wiseman in the New Yorker- Stephen Mamber's Wiseman Journal at UCLA- Wiseman's interview with the Film West Irish Journal- CBS Sunday Morning tribute to Wiseman
2001: A Space Odyssey with Lincoln Sevier
September 29, 2026
One half of the Bozeman Film Club brain trust Lincoln Sevier joins the pod to discuss his admiration for 2001: A Space Odyssey and how the film differs from and complements the novelization.Featured in this episode:- Follow the Bozeman Film Club on IG- Bozeman Film Festival (Oct. 8-11)- Roger Ebert's review of 2001 from 1968 - Scorsese/DiCaprio talkback for TIME- James Lipton/Spielberg on Close Encounters
Galaxy Quest with Victor Flores
September 22, 2026
It's a Montana State beat reunion! First-time guest Victor Flores joins the pod to talk about long-time favorite, Galaxy Quest, as well as a galaxy far, far away.Featured in this week's episode:- David Mamet's Galaxy Quest shoutout- Galaxy Quest Oral History (2014)- Roger Ebert's review from 1999- New York Times review from 1999
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Formative Films Project?
The Formative Films Project is hosted by Braden Shaw. Its publicly listed email is shawbraden93@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 The Formative Films Project?
The publicly listed email for The Formative Films Project: shawbraden93@gmail.com.
How many listeners does The Formative Films Project have?
Podseeker estimates The Formative Films Project reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Formative Films Project?
The Formative Films Project typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Film enthusiasts, critics, creators, or other articulate guests with a meaningful personal connection to a selected movie and the ability to discuss its artistic, cultural, or formative impact. Recent guests include Graham Cannon, Marco Marquez, and Jillian Leiby.
How hard is it to get booked on The Formative Films Project?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does The Formative Films Project cover?
Recent episodes cover Film, Film Criticism, Film History, Directing, and Acting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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