On this episode of Timecode:NOLA, imagination and handmade filmmaking take center stage with a collection of whimsical independent films from Louisiana artists. Featuring interviews with filmmaker Jason Affolder and the animator Helen Hill, this episode celebrates dreamlike storytelling, DIY filmmaking, and the creative spirit that defines independent cinema.

Cold Open:

• The Exchange (Brian Kaz)

Featured Interviews:

• Jason Affolder – Filmmaker Jason Affolder discusses the inspiration behind *Snoozer*, his creative influences, and the challenges of editing and making films in post-Katrina New Orleans.
• Cosmo Segurson’s Mother – Before the screening of The Green Sheik, Cosmo Segurson’s mother offers insight into her son’s creative work and the making of the film.

Featured Films:

• Snoozer (Jason Affolder) – A surreal romance in which a man and woman discover one another through their dreams. Includes an interview with filmmaker Jason Affolder.
• The Green Sheik (Cosmo Segurson) – A junkyard worker’s ordinary life is transformed after discovering a magical scooter that opens the door to unexpected adventures.
• Madame Winger Makes a Film (Helen Hill) – Beloved filmmaker and animator Helen Hill shares her passion for handmade cinema, demonstrating inventive low-budget filmmaking techniques—from cameraless animation to developing film in a bathtub—and encouraging audiences to create films about the things they love.

Timecode was a television series dedicated to showcasing independent filmmakers, short films, documentaries, music videos, animation, and experimental work while giving creators a platform to discuss their process and projects. Our mission was simple: inspire people to make movies.

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