Discover She’s All Over the Place, the podcast hosted by award-winning actor, artist, and creative entrepreneur KYRIAKI Katie Elizabeth Chonacas, featuring conversations with filmmakers, actors, documentary directors, writers, and visionary storytellers.
What does it take to bring a creative vision to life? How do independent filmmakers navigate the entertainment industry? And what can artists learn from the people who turn ambitious ideas into meaningful work?
These are some of the questions explored on She’s All Over the Place, the podcast hosted by Katie Chonacas, also known professionally as KYRIAKI. The show brings listeners into conversations about filmmaking, acting, documentary storytelling, animation, creative entrepreneurship, and the experiences that shape artists’ careers.
For listeners interested in the people and ideas behind film and entertainment, the podcast offers a closer look at the creative process through interviews, festival coverage, and conversations with people working across the industry.
Meet Katie Chonacas, Host of She’s All Over the Place
Katie Chonacas is an actor, multidisciplinary artist, and podcast host whose work spans entertainment, storytelling, and creative expression. Through She’s All Over the Place, she creates space for artists to discuss their work, the challenges they encounter, and the ideas that inspire their projects.
The podcast explores both the artistic and practical sides of a creative career, from developing independent films and bringing documentary stories to audiences to navigating film festivals and building opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Whether speaking with an established filmmaker or an emerging creative voice, Katie’s interviews invite audiences to explore the person behind the project and the decisions that bring a story to the screen.
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Notable Guests Featured on She’s All Over the Place
The podcast features conversations with filmmakers and creative professionals working across independent cinema, documentaries, animation, and other areas of entertainment. Here are ten notable guests and creative voices listeners can explore.
1. Cate Shortland, Filmmaker
Episode: Cate Shortland on Female Filmmaking & Navigating the Creative Industry
Acclaimed filmmaker Cate Shortland joins Katie to discuss her debut feature, Somersault, female filmmaking, emotional vulnerability, and finding an authentic artistic voice. The conversation explores creative courage and the challenges women face while building careers behind the camera.
2. Mimi Rogers, Actor
Episode: Mimi Rogers on Erotic Thriller Night Nurse & Her Iconic Hollywood Career
Actor Mimi Rogers joins the podcast to discuss her work and the psychosexual thriller Night Nurse. The conversation offers listeners a look at an established screen actor’s career and approach to a new film project.
3. Louisa Connolly-Burnham, Actor and Filmmaker
Episode: Louisa Connolly Burnham on The Intimacy Coordinator and Creating Your Own Acting Opportunities
Actor and filmmaker Louisa Connolly-Burnham discusses women-led storytelling, creating opportunities as an actor, and her film The Intimacy Coordinator. The interview also explores the journey of developing a short film into a larger feature-film opportunity.
4. Rod Roddenberry Jr., Producer and Guardian of the Star Trek Legacy
Episode: Rod Roddenberry Jr. on the Star Trek Legacy & Leading Roddenberry Entertainment
Rod Roddenberry Jr., son of legendary Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, joins Katie Chonacas to discuss his father’s enduring legacy and his work leading Roddenberry Entertainment.
In this episode of She’s All Over the Place, Rod shares insights into carrying forward the Star Trek vision through film, television, and other creative projects. The conversation also explores the ideals behind his father’s work, including Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations (IDIC), and the role of storytelling in inspiring a better future.
5. Adam Brynes, Filmmaker
Episode: Oscar Qualifying Short Film Viewfinder: Adam Brynes Interview Live From Hollywood
Director Adam Brynes joins Katie to discuss his short film Viewfinder, the craft of visual storytelling, and the creative work involved in pursuing recognition on the film festival circuit.
The interview explores filmmaking choices, artistic vision, and the determination required to develop independent projects.
6. Daniel Audritt, Writer and Filmmaker
Daniel Audritt appears on the podcast alongside filmmaking collaborator Kat Butterfield to discuss their short film Life Goes On. The project combines dark comedy with emotionally challenging themes, following a hospice patient caught in a repeating final day.
Their conversation explores the balance between humor and vulnerability, writing distinctive stories, and building a successful festival campaign.
7. Kat Butterfield, Writer and Filmmaker
Also featured in the Life Goes On conversation, Kat Butterfield discusses the creative partnership behind the film and the development of a story that combines mortality, humor, and human connection.
The interview provides insight into collaborative filmmaking and the process of taking an ambitious script from development toward a wider audience.
8. Susanne Rostock, Documentary Filmmaker
Susanne Rostock joins Katie to discuss the documentary Following Harry, exploring the film’s subject matter and the process of bringing a documentary story to audiences.
The episode highlights the role of documentary cinema in exploring real people, personal experiences, and complex social themes.
9. Kathryn Kalucki, Filmmaker and Actor
In a special episode recorded around the Los Angeles premiere of Józefa, Katie speaks with writer, director, producer, and actor Kathryn Kalucki.
Known for her casting work as well as her filmmaking, Kalucki discusses bringing a deeply personal historical story to the screen. The episode also features conversations with actor Kranthi Setty, composer Arvis Yao, and editor Andrew Gibson, followed by a live question-and-answer session.
10. Carmen Perez, Activist
In a conversation about the documentary Following Harry, activist Carmen Perez joins filmmaker Susanne Rostock to explore the story and themes behind the film.
The discussion demonstrates the podcast’s interest in connecting filmmaking with the real-world experiences, advocacy, and perspectives that inform meaningful creative work.
More Than Film Interviews: A Look Inside the Creative Process
She’s All Over the Place brings together conversations spanning independent film, documentary filmmaking, animation, acting, and creative careers. Its coverage of film festival premieres and filmmaker interviews also gives listeners a closer look at projects as they reach audiences.
For aspiring actors, independent filmmakers, writers, and other creatives, these conversations offer opportunities to learn about the artistic decisions, collaborations, and persistence involved in making work in the entertainment industry.
The podcast is particularly relevant to listeners interested in how creative projects develop, how filmmakers communicate their ideas, and how artists build sustainable careers.
Where to Listen to She’s All Over the Place
Listeners can explore interviews, festival conversations, and creative discussions through the show’s official Apple Podcasts page.
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To learn more about Katie Chonacas and her creative work, visit chonacas.com.
She’s All Over the Place continues to create a platform for conversations with artists and storytellers, exploring the people, ideas, and experiences behind the work that reaches the screen.