Welcome back for Season FOUR, film nerds!
If you’ve been with us since the beginning, thank you — we appreciate you SO much. And if you’re new here, welcome! We’re so happy to have you. This is a safe space for film lovers of all kinds.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they kick off the season with a conversation with Bianca Butti (website, IMDB), the A Camera Operator behind the iconic visuals of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather dive into what it really means to be an A Camera Operator, how some scenes were filmed like beautifully choreographed dances, and how they captured the unforgettable New Rochelle Ball POV scene (oh yeah — you know the one).

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram

@TheHAbbott on Instagram

Join hosts Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson as they sit down with cinematographer Andrea Gavazzi to discuss his work on the Oscar-nominated short film A Lein!

A Lein pulls you into the high-stakes intensity of a green card interview—one that could change three lives forever. Directed by critically acclaimed filmmakers Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz, this award-winning short is both a love story and a powerful commentary on a system built to divide rather than unite.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather dive into the art of shooting a short film, the challenges and triumphs of independent filmmaking, and, of course, what it feels like to be nominated for an Oscar… and that’s just the beginning!

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott for our theme song.

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram

@TheHAbbott on Instagram

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they reminisce about all of the incredible popcorn buckets that came into their lives this past year... oh and all of the films too! That's right! It's time for an end of the year yap session about the movies that hit for Zoey & Heather in 2024.

Films Discussed: Dune: Part Two, The Watchers, Challengers, Inside Out 2, Woman of the Hour, The Outrun, Trap, Longlegs, Civil War, Anora, Late Night with the Devil, A Real Pain, Wicked, The Substance, Sing Sing, and I Saw The TV Glow

Thank you to everyone who has listened this past year and we can't wait to come back for more interviews in 2025!

Until then, you can always keep up with our personal film escapades on Letterboxd:
Heather's Letterboxd
Zoey's Letterboxd

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram

@TheHAbbott on Instagram

Join hosts Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson as they explore the chilling depths of ghostly cinema in this special bonus episode of Last to Leave. From the terrifying reflections of Oculus (2013) to the submerged horrors of The Deep House (2021), these films have left a haunting mark. Dive in as Zoey and Heather share spine-tingling encounters, insights into the 'King of Ghosts' Mike Flanagan, and essential survival tips for facing the paranormal. Dare to listen... if you can handle the chills!

These films are scary and deal with some heavy stuff so peep these content warnings, film nerds!

CW: Death, Murder, Domestic Violence and Claustrophobia

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott for our theme song.

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram

@TheHAbbott on Instagram

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Gabriella A. Moses, the director, and Cecilia Delgado, the editor, all about their new indie drama/coming of age film, Boca Chica! In this episode, Zoey & Heather dive into the world of international independent filmmaking and learn all about the process of bringing this beautiful film to life.

Filmed in the Dominican Republic and championed by a powerhouse team of female filmmakers, Boca Chica follows Desi, a 12 year old girl who spends her days dreaming on the beaches of her hometown of becoming a famous singer. When a lavish wedding reunites her family, her goal is threatened by lies, the ever-presence of child prostitution, and the looming sinister betrayal from those who should protect her most.

Boca Chica premiered at the Tribecca Film Festival in 2023 and Gabriella won the prestigious Nora Ephron award. It is currently on the festival circuit and will be at the NVision Film Festival in Palm Springs, CA in October and the New Orleans Film Festival in early November. Announcements are coming soon about renting and streaming the film, so go follow Gabriella, Cecilia, and Boca Chica on socials to stay up to date!

Keep up with the team on Instagram at:
Gabriella at @missmadhatter005
Cecilia at @amcdp_
Boca Chica at @bocachicafilm

We will be taking a cute lil hiatus, but don't worry! We will be back before you know it! Until then, share the show with someone you love, rate & review it to help us grow, and go watch some ding dang movies!

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram

@TheHAbbott on Instagram

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with James Philpott about his work as the Production Designer on Death and Other Details!

In this episode, Zoey and Heather explore the intricacies of bringing a luxury cruise ship to life, delve into the essence of Art Deco, and discuss how to dream like a Production Designer.

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram

@TheHAbbott on Instagram

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Leah Katznelson about her work as the Costume Designer on the newest LTL Pick for Favorite Christmas Movie, Genie! A Christmas movie in July, you ask? That's right! We are bringing a bit of holiday cheer to this hot summer.

In this episode, Zoey & Heather dive into Leah's inspiration and process for creating the incredible looks worn by Melissa McCarthy's Genie while bonding over their shared predisposition towards curiosity.

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram

@TheHAbbott on Instagram

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Katherine Jakeways about her work as the Creator, Executive Producer and Writer of The Buccaneers! In this episode, Zoey and Heather dive into the powerful and beautiful world of The Buccaneers and why it was important to include queer characters, the epic all-female soundtrack and we finally end the debate on whether Zoey is Team 'Gan' or Team 'Than'.

You can keep up with Katherine on Twitter (@katherinejake) and IMDB and keep an eye out for The Buccaneers Season 2!

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram

@TheHAbbott on Instagram