The Unscripted Files with Madelyn Cunningham
Candid conversations with the minds behind your favorite unscripted entertainment.
Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 23 in total of The Unscripted Files with Madelyn Cunningham with the tag “aspiringcreators”.
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Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson: Summer 2025 Headlines
September 8th, 2025 | 11 mins 17 secs
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In this episode of the Unscripted Files, host Madelyn Cunningham and industry expert Emily Wilson discuss the latest headlines in the unscripted entertainment sector.
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Sidelines to Storylines: Inside NFL Films with Matt Dissinger
September 5th, 2025 | 56 mins 22 secs
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In this episode, Matt Dissinger, Senior Producer at NFL Films, takes us inside the world of sports documentaries and the storytelling power behind football’s biggest moments.
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Failure IS an Option: Conversations on Trying with Keith Thomas
June 6th, 2025 | 48 mins 26 secs
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Madelyn Cunningham interviews showrunner, director and media generalist Keith Thomas, who shares his journey through the world of storytelling in television.
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Soul Ties & Neon Vibes: Designing the Love Island USA Villa
May 30th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
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Richard Jensen, the lead production designer for Love Island USA, shares insights into the complexities of designing for reality television.
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Is the "It" Factor a Myth? Casting Director Erin Tomasello Tells All
May 23rd, 2025 | 36 mins 27 secs
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In this engaging conversation, Erin Tomasello shares her journey from a small town in California to becoming a prominent casting director in reality television.
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Let's Be Frank: What it Takes to Get the Greenlight
May 16th, 2025 | 46 mins 39 secs
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In this episode of The Unscripted Files, host Madelyn Cunningham welcomes Frank Carlisi, a creative partner and producer in the reality TV industry.
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Philly Homicide DP on His True Crime Philosophy
May 9th, 2025 | 45 mins 48 secs
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In this chat, Madelyn Cunningham speaks with John Falchetto, a director of photography and video journalist, about his work in true crime and documentary filmmaking.
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Double Your Art Budget: What It Actually Takes to Dress a Set
May 2nd, 2025 | 58 mins 53 secs
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In this episode of The Unscripted Files, host Madelyn Cunningham speaks with Naomi Smith, an art director and set decorator based in Atlanta.
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Freaknik, Cosby & California Love: Storytelling for the Culture
April 18th, 2025 | 1 hr 24 secs
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In this conversation, Madelyn Cunningham speaks with the award-winning Porras sisters, Geraldine and Grace, about their impactful work in documentary filmmaking with hit projects like Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told and 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed.
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Wildly Wealthy & High Demand: Casting the Charter Guests on Below Deck
April 11th, 2025 | 1 hr 2 mins
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In this episode of The Unscripted Files, host Madelyn Cunningham speaks with casting director Tracy Sinclair about her journey to becoming the casting director for the Below Deck franchise.