Bond on Cinema (Ward W. Bond)

My guest today is multi-award winning writer/director Georgie Cowan-Turner. She was selected as a BAFTA Connect Member “in recognition of her contribution to the film industry and her promising career ahead”.

She has been commissioned by the BBC, Northern Ireland Screen and BFI with her films screening in competition at BAFTA/BIFA qualifying film festivals. Her films were described as "the breath of a fresh, bold new voice” by the South London Film Festival and her writing as “original, imaginative, distinct” by Sister Pictures.

She has been commissioned by major artists to direct music promos and was recently asked to join Academy Award Winning Slick Film’s Talent Roster.

In her new short film, THE GENERATORS is a love story set within a recognizable dystopia. It imagines an alternate present where human energy is more accessible and exploitable than fossil fuels and the welfare state no longer exists.

The fragility of our existence is shown through honing in on the human story - the power of an enduring love, of partnership, mutual dependency and of a protagonist who fights on in the face of adversity.

It is a version of the future told through images of the past. A world drained of color where nature no longer renews itself. Ultimately, distilled into the stark black and white cinematography is the film’s central conflict: the battle to keep the lights on.

Every creative decision was made to lend gravitas to the protagonist’s story. I wanted the viewer to experience the strain of energy exploitation through the analogue film-stock, the expressive shooting style and sound design that blurs the boundaries between humans and machines.

The film flows with the characters' emotions and breaks apart as they do, leaving the viewers with the profound sense of the power of love and the danger of treating people like machines or statistics.

#lovestory #dystopia #dystopian #climatechange #blackandwhite #film #fillmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #kodakfilm #16mmfilm #movie #filmproduction #screenwriter #screenplay #shortfilms #shortfilm #cinema #cinematography

Writer/director duo Julia Aks and Steve Pinder and their hilarious short film JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA.

The film is set in 18th century England and following its successful world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the whimsical live-action short was selected for the prestigious OSCAR-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival, where it was named one of the top ten films to watch. Personally, I would name this as the Top film to watch, period. Yes, pun intended!

Set in 1813 England, in the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia Talbot gets her period. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley, mistakes the blood for an injury, and it soon becomes clear that his expensive education has missed a spot.

The stunning cinematography was created by Emmy-nominated Luca Del Puppo and rivals any multi-million dollar Jane Austen film such as Pride & Prejudice.

Co-writer/directors Julia Aks and Steve Pinder’s wonderful partnership began in 2016 when Steve was directing a SOUND OF MUSIC parody whilst studying at USC and discovered Julia’s impeccable Julie Andrews impersonation. In 2019, the two came together once again to co-direct a Julie Andrews parody of Ariana Grande’s 7 RINGS. The parody went viral, and the pair began a string of collaborations for Julia’s YouTube channel.

#janeausten #juliaaks #stevepinder #soundofmusic #comedy #acting #actor #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #period #menstruation #womenshealth #prideandprejudice

Writer/director Dur Jamjoom. She discovered her passion for filmmaking at the age of 11, she found solace in capturing moments with her family and the recognition she received from them and transformed her from the "quiet girl" into a rising filmmaker.

Her new short film KUM-KUM is based on a true story.

In 2012, she experienced the untimely and tragic passing of her best friend, which introduced her to a range of unfamiliar feelings and emotions she was unable to comprehend. This incredibly heartbreaking short film has been selected from over 8000 entries for the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival. 

She aims to create films that entertain, evoke emotions, and inspire change. With her storytelling prowess and cohesive style, she seeks to leave a lasting impact on viewers' hearts and minds.

Ladies and gentlemen, Dur Jamjoon’s short film KUM-KUM is a heartbreaking true story of her losing her best friend. For all of us who have lost those around us, in which we blame ourselves. You will relate to her film. Life isn’t fair and we’ll never understand why certain things happen, and for some, they live with constant reminder of a fateful day.

Her film brings beautiful cinematography, a wonderful cast and her storytelling flows with ease and grace. You’ll feel every emotion in this film and that’s what makes a great film as well as a great filmmaker. And Dur Jamjoom has a bright future ahead of her in the world of cinema.

#saudiarabia #shortfilm #kumkum #shortfilms #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproduction #truestory #jeddah #cinema #cinematography #friendships #teenagers #filmschool #tribecafilmfestival #durjamjoom 

Michael Stringer is a young composer with a growing and diverse portfolio of orchestral and electronic works. This includes music written for film, theatre, and television.

Michael’s professional debut was scoring the music for the short film “Vanity”, written and directed by Betta Bulikova, which has already received multiple honorable mentions at major film festivals this year.

Michael is always prepared to expand his horizons to new styles, particularly when working to a brief. He draws from his musical theatre training and his music education. As of right now, he is a self-taught composer, however has received membership from some of the music industry’s leading composers (Stephen Schwartz and Iain Bell).

Michael Stringer is writing music for his first feature film “Secrets of the Warrior” written and directed by Rebecca Heidt and produced by Netflix producer March Robinson, who is best known for Legacy of Lies.

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Directed and written by Nazrin Choudhury, this short drama features emotionally precise writing, a perceptive, even poetic eye in the directing and a muted and somber visual naturalism fitting the financial and emotional struggles of the characters it portrays.

That resilience and fortitude form the emotional core of "Red, White and Blue," especially when the deceptively spare, quiet tenor of its storytelling belies a powerful revelation near the film's end.

In many ways, the revelation takes advantage of the uncomfortable silence surrounding the narrative's subject matter, only to pull back the curtain, deftly reveal the true stakes of the narrative and provoke thought about the larger circumstances that have shaped the story beyond the screen.

It's a bold, devastating final stroke in the storytelling, one that guarantees the film will haunt viewers well after its conclusion.

#oscars #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriter #hollywood #cinema #movies #filmlover #movielover #streaming #omeleto #london #USA #UK #cinematography #academyawards #celebrity #walkingdead 

Camilo Gutierrez Galvan is a writer, producer and film promoter from Mexico. He founded the independent production company Sauce Negro Films, and has produced and collaborated as a writer in 4 short films alongside filmmaker and creative partner Omar Deneb Juarez.

Camilo produced the short film Juan’s Sundown, winner of the 2017 Ariel Award as Best Fiction Short Film of the Year, given by the Mexican Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. It was also winner of the Jury’s Special Mention Award at Guadalajara’s International Film Festival.

In 2023, his most recent short film as a producer “Isla Soledad” premiered at the LA Shorts International Film Festival and was also selected for competition at the HollyShorts International Film Festival that same year.

This short was a co-production with the Oscar winning British production company Slick Films, through executive producer and Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Overton and Rebecca Harris-Turner.   

Also, with us today is actress Leidi Gutierrez. Her debut on the big screen was in the prestigious Mexican film “Las Elegidas” in 2016 by David Pablos. This film was the winner of several Ariel awards and was selected by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences to represent Mexico at the Goya Awards awarded by the Spanish Film Academy.

In 2019 she starred in the film “Chicuarotes”. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for several Ariel Awards in the 2020 edition.

In 2023 she had a recurring role in the show “La Cabeza de Juan Murrieta” produced and distributed by Amazon Prime.

She is currently starring in the critically acclaimed series “Señorita 89”, which is currently streaming by Apple TV+ and many other streaming services worldwide. #film #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirector #screenwriting #actor #cinema #cinematography #actress #Mexico #filmindustry #islasoledad #mother #lovestory

Danielle Baynes, an award-winning actor, writer and director based in Australia. With a passion for performance-driven narratives, Danielle’s work often explores coming-of-age, connection and identity.

Danielle was nominated for an Australian Writers’ Guild Award and Australian Directors' Guild Award for her debut short film, COLD HEARTS. Co-written and co-directed with Yolanda Ramke, COLD HEARTS won Best Narrative Short and Exceptional Emerging Artist awards at the Hollywood Film Festival.

Her second short film, COMMENTS, won the Audience Award at Freshflix Film Festival 2022 and was launched as a social impact campaign in support of the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. It is now used in schools around the world as a education tool on the impact of cyberbullying.

Danielle debuts her fourth short film, THE DOG, starring Kate Walsh of GREY’S ANATOMY & EMILY IN PARIS, which we discuss in-depth in this interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, you need to keep your eye on Danielle Baynes’ short film THE DOG. This is going to a major contender in every film festival it goes too. It deserves a run this Oscar season. When you get a chance to see, it’ll be the most emotional 11 minutes you’ll live.

Over the course of one night at a 24-hour clinic, struggling veterinarian Claire contends with the pressures of her shift and a persistent inner turmoil. Mental illness and suicide are subjects we cannot take lightly. Millions around the world are dealing with things we can’t define, but we must use our senses of seeing, hearing, maybe learning how to read the room in some cases to see who could be suffering silently.

Learn to listen, learn and love. I call them the three L’s because just doing those things will have a profound effect upon those suffering the unimaginable emotional toll of mental illness.

#thedog #dogs #veterinarian #pets #shortfilm #shortfilms #hollyshorts #filmfestival #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproducer #filmproduction #australia #katewalsh #cinema #cinematographer #cinematography #mentalillness #suicideawareness #burnout 

Director and co-producer Turan Haste is based in Istanbul, Turkey. He made his debut as a director in 2016 with the movie HARVEST ZAMANI. He produced the films NAFTALIN, AT A RIVERSIDE and achieved successful results both nationally and internationally.

He directed his current short film THE MOISTURE in 2022. THE MOISTURE had its World Premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

THE MOISTURE follows a teacher serving in Anatolia who is struggling to balance his professional and personal life, he is in the middle of a messy custody battle whilst also dealing with a troublesome student who has a horrifying truth himself.

This incredibly thought-provoking film has qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award after winning the OSCAR-qualifying award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. 

#filmmaker #filmmaking #oscars #shortfilm #shortfilms #filmdirector #Turkey #cinema #cinematography #BondonCinema #screenwriting #screenwriter #actor 

Our guests today are Tamara Denic and Christian Siee and their short film ISTINA. A film that dives into the dangers that come with fighting for basic rights, in this case, the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press.

This thought-provoking short qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award through winning the Student Academy Award; making it the 6th Hamburg Media School graduation film to do so.

Tamara graduated from LMU in Munich, before studying film directing for her master's degree at the Hamburg Media School in 2022, as a scholarship holder of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. She also worked as a dub recording supervisor, film and editorial assistant, and video editor, among others.

Christian Siee studied media economics with a focus on film and TV at the Stuttgart Media University and gained various experiences in film and television, including at Warner Bros and Bavaria Fiction in Munich.

As a Fulbright scholar Christian went to Los Angeles, California to study film and worked back in Germany at the German public broadcaster SWR Stuttgart.

In 2022 Christian Siee graduated with a master’s degree in Creative Producing at Hamburg Media School with a VFF scholarship. He now is a producer at Letterbox Filmproduction / Studio Hamburg.

Both Tamara and Christian’s graduation film ISTINA won the Audience Award Medium-Length Film of the 44th Max Ofulls Film Festival, is among the 2023 BAFTA finalists as well. 

#shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmprodcuer #oscars #academyawards #journalism #journalist #photojournalist #photojournalism #Germany #Serbia #filmfestival

Flying Sideways: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Stunt Pilot 

In his gripping, surprising, and wildly entertaining new memoir, Fred North tells the incredible true story of how he became the most famous film stunt helicopter pilot in the world.

As a young, misunderstood boy, Fred North was never a fan of the rules. Then, on an unremarkable day in 1969, a helicopter touched down in his hometown of Saint-Louis, Senegal, and turned his world upside down. Fifty years later, he's Hollywood's go-to stunt pilot with a world altitude record and over two hundred film credits to his name, including Inception, James Bond: Spectre, and Fast X. But a lot of incredible things happened in between.

Flying Sideways tells the thrilling but heartfelt story of how a misfit boy with nothing but a dream breaks the rules, beats the odds, and learns to bet on himself. Against a vibrant global backdrop that touches down everywhere from New York City to Mongolia to Madagascar, we follow Fred as he deserts the French Army (in roller skates), talks his way into flight school, becomes chief pilot for the world's greatest rally car and adventures races, gets mixed up with DEA in Miami, dodges death (many times), and―perhaps most improbably―falls in love.

Flying Sideways is a non-stop thrill ride, reminding us that the most dangerous thing we can do with life is give up on it.

About Fred North

In 1985, Fred North began his career as a Camera Helicopter Pilot flying for desert rally car races. From the jungles of Costa Rica and Madagascar to the Eurasian Steppe and the Swiss Alps, Fred has flown in some of the world's most perilous and demanding conditions, serving as Camera Helicopter Pilot and Chief Pilot for world renowned rally car races such as "Paris-Dakar" and "Paris-Moscow-Beijing" and as coordinator for the famous sport trek, "Raid Gauloises." At 32, determined to use his skills as a pilot and his natural eye for the camera to tell stories, Fred makes the transition to from "pilot who films" to Film Pilot.

Specializing in the film industry for more than 30 years, Fred is an expert in aerial cinematography having accumulated more than 15,000 hours shooting feature films and commercials, and more than 21,000 total flying hours. He has worked on a number of blockbusters and franchises, including the Fast and Furious series, Transformers, Bad Boys, Guardians of the Galaxy, Gladiator, The Incredible Hulk, Inception, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, The Last Airbender, Kong: Skull Island, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Pacific Rim: Uprising, X-Men: The Last Stand, and many more. 

Working out of Los Angeles, Fred possesses extensive aerial film experience throughout the world and enjoys collaborating with filmmakers to ensure a selection of the best camera systems and helicopters based on director, cinematographer, and script requirements. He carries helicopter pilot licenses to fly in over 65 countries and holds the World Record for Altitude with a Helicopter, accomplished in South Africa, March 2002.

#cinematography #cinema #stuntpilot #jamesbond #skyfall #spectre #tomcruise #topgun #missionimpossible #guardiansofthegalaxy #Xmen #thelaststand #skullisland #captainamerica #fastandfurious #BadBoys #extraction #theincrediblehulk #movies #stunts #stuntman #helicopterpilot #helicopter #parisdakar #formula1 #grantursimo #filmmaking #michaelbay #tonyscott #peterberg #joelschumacher 

Don Worley, a seasoned producer and a SAG actor. He was a standup comic for years appearing at comedy clubs and corporate events around the country.

He is also one of the top attorneys in the country and the show “Power of Attorney: Don Worley” is based on Don and his firm. Don is the chief "story teller” in charge of the initial writing or the rewrites of each production at Second Chance Pictures.

Don has recently starred in the leading role of the new film Time for Sunset, a thriller about a hitman on his last job.

Don Worley is also the COO of Brand-In Entertainment, a company that provides brand collaborations with television and film productions.

#actor #lawyer #producer #film #movies #TVshow #tvsereis #powerofattorney #donworley #cinema 

Director Hugo Becker’s OSCAR-qualifying and incredibly terrifying short MUKBANGER takes being an influencer to an uncomfortable edge. We follow social media phenomenon Mika on his journey to becoming the next best thing in the world of mukbangs.

As of today, Hugo has starred in 20 feature films, among them THE LAST JOURNEY with Jean Reno, or the historical epic movie VICTORY OR DEATH. And in various international series, acting in French, English or Spanish, such as: BARAN NOIR for Canal+, OSMOSIS for Netflix, or in the upcoming THE NEW LOOK for AppleTV+ alongside Juliette Binoche, Ben Mendelsohn and John Malkovich.

Hugo has also directed several short films, all of which have won awards at festivals and been broadcasted on television.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirector #mukbangs #mukbanger #cinema #cinematography #filmproducer #screenwriter #screenwriting #filmlover #movielover #youtuber #menatlhealth 

Ahsif Akbar is a visionary film director who has had the privilege of working with legendary Hollywood talent such as Mel Gibson, Mickey Rourke, Terrence Howard, Sally Kirkland, Michael J-eye White, and many others.

His career has been marked by a string of diverse and unique independent films, including his upcoming highly anticipated film, "Boneyard," set to be released by Lionsgate this July. Ahsif, serving as the director, co-writer, and producer of the film.

He collaborates with the legendary Academy Award-winning actor, Mel Gibson. Ahsif demonstrates his ability to attract and collaborate with top-tier talent.

In addition to his directorial work, Ahsif has also produced over 35 films that have achieved worldwide distribution and sales.

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My guest today is actor and author Van Quattro. Known for his roles in Fight Club, The Object, End of Days, The Big Thing, and, most recently, Out of Exile and Agnes.

He has done many theater productions, along with several TV guest star appearances on shows like Picket Fences, Millennium, L.A. Doctors, ChicagoHope, and many more.

In Dallas, he has been in the stage production of Superior Donuts at Theater Three, for which he shared the honor of "Actor of the Year" award with his co-star Chris Piper in 2012.

Van directed the critically acclaimed Fool for Love. He has also written three books, with Eve being his fourth.

Ladies and gentlemen, if you are a reader and I hope that you are. If not, you need to be. Van Quattro’s EVE is a must read novel.

EVE, a severely abused young girl awakens from near death deep in the subways of New York in 1939. Trying to find her way she meets and shares a fantastic journey guided by an elusive spirit that is at times no match for the spoils of humanity. Eve meets Ollie and his brother Rollie, young African American orphans and a ragtag cast of characters move through the true reality of racism, child abuse, wisdom gained from the streets of the North and the South, even World War II to finally find their purpose. It is a tale of hope and deliverance in ways you won’t see coming until you get to the end of the book.

Van Quattro’s writing style paints the picture for you, but adds the elements of emotions of love, pain, jealousy and fear. He then adds a spirituality that millions will understand and find they aren’t alone in their own search for clarity, peace and purpose.

EVE is available right now on Amazon as well as Barnes and Noble.

#vanquattro #actor #author #novel #newbook #eve #racism #1930 #WW2 #film #filmmaking #filmmaker #cinema 

 

Producer Jonathan Sanger has enjoyed over a 40 year successful career as both a movie and theatre producer. To date his films have received 3 Academy Awards, 21 Academy Award Nominations, a British Academy Film award and a French Cesar among numerous other awards.

Jonathan's film producing credits include but are not limited to The Elephant Man, Without Limits, Vanilla Sky, and The Producers-The Musical.

Among Jonathan's numerous director credits are more than 15 episodic TV shows, including Twin Peaks, Wiseguy and LA Law.

And we are here today to discuss the new film CABRINI. The powerful epic story of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children.

Mother Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society's most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen.

#film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproducer #oscars #tomcruise #nathanlane #cabrini #angelstudios #cinema #cinematography 

My guests today are K Callan and Laurie O’Brien, both of their careers include film, television and theater.

K Callan, first gained national attention as Peter Boyle's mousy wife in the legendary Joe. And Playing Christopher Plummer’s mother in the successful Knives Out.

Other memorable films include American Gigolo and A Touch of Class.

K has been a regular guest star in countless television movies and TV series as well. including playing Superman's mom on ABC’s  Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and to a demented Norma Desmond type in Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns to the puzzled Grandma Lois on How I Met Your Mother.

Now, Laurie O’Brien’s career has given her the opportunity to play roles ranging from lunatics to white trash to a prima ballerina and the most beautiful woman in the world.

Her stage performances include the award winning Mary Barnes and Savage in Limbo, and Times Like These, which won an Ovation Award.

She has had numerous roles as a voice over actor including 10 years as Baby Piggy on Muppet Babies, Ivana in Cro, and in popular animated series such as Spiderman, Ghostbusters, Transformers, and Dungeons and Dragons.

Both of these lovely ladies are here today to talk about one of the most endearing, humorous and heart felt films that I’ve seen in a long time, Pie In The Sky.

#theatre #theater #newfilm #actors #actress #broadway #drama #family #cinema #movie #film #cinematography #relationship #motherdaughter #lifelessons

My guest today is filmmaker and actress Maia Scalia.

Inspired by a true story, Maia Scalia’s directorial debut HIS MOTHER takes the viewer through a gripping and terrifying journey as a mother races to stop her son from doing the unthinkable. This riveting short highlights the complexities of being a mother of a child who commits a violent crime and broadens the ongoing dialogue around mental health and gun violence by offering a perspective that is so often silenced in social dialogue.

As a society, we are going to have to be bolder, but also compassionate to the hidden darkness and pain that many people live with on a daily basis. We can’t continue to be numb and avoid the signs that are before us.

Maia Scalia’s film is a much needed reminder, that goes far beyond if you see something say something.

The short film HIS MOTHER, actress Bethany Anne Lind gives an award winning performance that reaches the very depths of your soul and rips your heart out. For some it could be excruciating to watch and it should be. Mental health is no joke.

The cinematography of this film is stellar. Filming from inside a car dealing with multiple changes in light and shadows is not an easy task, but Matt Clegg made it look easy.

The camera movement added to the tense situation as well as the varieties of tense dialogue.

She had supporting roles in Sony Marvel’s MORBIUS, Phyllis Nagy's CALL JANE starring Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver and the Starz series THREE WOMEN.

Maia comes from a family rich in film history, her father Pietro Scalia is a two time Academy Award Winner. 

Her latest short film, titled HIS MOTHER is inspired by a true story which touches on gun violence and the impact this has on a mother who is trying to stop her son from doing the unthinkable. This incredibly gripping film has been selected for the OSCAR Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival and Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival. 

Executive producer/editor Pietro Scalia of HIS MOTHER has been nominated for four Academy Awards, and won Oscars for JFK and BLACK HAWK DOWN. Re-recording mixer Kevin O’Connell has 20 Academy Award nominations to his name, winning once for HACKSAW RIDGE.

In the film, actress Bethany Anne Lind gives a captivating performance as the mother Julie. She is best known roles in OZARK, STRANGER THINGS and played the lead in the film BLOOD ON HER NAME.

#maiascalia #hismother #shortfilm #shortfilms #gunviolence #motherhood #parenthood #mentalhealth #mentalillness #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriter #cinema #moviedirector #cinematography #cinematic

Wwriter/director and actor Dan Abramovici began his career as an actor, most recently on projects such as Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, HBO’s  Jane, FX’s What We Do In The Shadows, and CBS’s Star Trek Discovery.

 Dan sold his first feature film, the comedy BEN’S AT HOME to Netflix and then jumped behind the camera, writing and directing a series of short films, including the Academy-Qualifying PLAY IT AGAIN, as well as LIMINAL, STUCK, and his newest short, SPACEMAN.

 SPACEMAN is sci-fi fantasy coming of age short film breaking barriers via a deeply human handcrafted story made by fusing old Hollywood techniques with state-of-the art cinematic mastery.

SPACEMAN uses mime, stop motion, classic animation, and theatrical elements, to explore one artist's loss of creative passion and his journey to get it back.

The film is an exploration of identity, artistic passion, and the fragile nature of human connection. It weaves themes of self-discovery, mental health, and the pursuit of dreams. 

Ladies and gentlemen, SPACEMAN is sci-fi fantasy coming of age film breaking barriers via a deeply human handcrafted story made by fusing old Hollywood techniques with state-of-the art cinematic mastery.

SPACEMAN uses mime, stop motion, classic animation, and theatrical elements, to explore one artist's loss of creative passion and his journey to get it back.

This is a great film for everyone who maybe going through some fear, self-doubt, loss of passion and wondering what in the world your purpose truly is. Strap on your space helmet and find out.

#spaceman #animation #liveactionshort #shortfilms #shortfilm #cinema #cinematography #writer #screenwriter #actor #priscilla #elvis #selfawareness #selfreflection #peptalk #JKSimmons 

Ladies and gentlemen, if you love music history then you need to make your way to the theater and see The Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill.

The never-before-told story of folk-rock icon Judee Sill, who in just two years went from living in a car to appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone. The documentary charts her troubled adolescence through her meteoric rise in the music world and early tragic death.

Featuring Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Graham Nash, David Geffen, and more.

Andy Brown is an actor and screenwriter from New York City. His acting credits include The Daytrippers and the MTV series Austin Stories. He co-wrote, co-directed and co-starred in the independent feature Pop Life. As a writer-director, Andy co-created the series The Horrible, Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins, which won an award at the New York Television Festival. He has also worked in series development for Marshall Brickman and Castle Rock Entertainment. He is currently working on a documentary about the music scene in New Orleans.

And we have Brian Lindstrom whose award-winning films explore the inner resources of marginalized people. His 2019 NewYork Times Op-Doc We Are Forbidden, produced with his wife, Cheryl Strayed, is a film empowering teen girls in Nepal to share their experiences of menstrual stigma. Brian also did Mothering Inside, which follows incarcerated moms and their children. It was instrumental in the advocacy movement which made Oregon the first state to pass a Bill of Rights for the Children of Incarcerated Parents.

His film Alien Boy: The Life & Death of James Chasse is an intense examination of police brutality in the death of a non-violent man experiencing mental illness.

Both Andy and Brian are here to talk about their new incredible film music documentary, The Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill. #filmdocumentary #musicdocumentary #judeesill #singersongwriter #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #cinematography #cinema #theater

My guests today are Writer/Director Emily Dhue and Writer/Producer/Actress Deana Taheri and their new short film BILL.

Emily is one-third of the Space Fish Productions team and focuses her filmmaking on subjects that feel both urgent and honest. Her work has been recognized and screened by Virginia Film Festival, Atlanta Women's Film Festival and Chelsea Film Festival.

Deana Taheri is known for her roles in "TRANSPLANT", "Blitz", "Piss Party", and for her audiobook work featured on major platforms such as Audible and iTunes with "Peaces" by Helen Oyeyemi, the "Victoria's Highway" series by Crystal Lyn, and "I Was Born For This" by Alice Oseman.

They are here today to talk about their short film BILL. A dark comedic short film that explores power, control, and societal expectations. The story follows a woman who, after years of enduring her sexist husband, takes matters into her own hands by murdering him and turning his corpse into a puppet of the perfect husband. This bold narrative challenges viewers to think critically about gender dynamics in a uniquely humorous and horrifying way. #hollyshorts #shortfilm #shortfilms #darkcomedy #comedy #horror #writer #filmmaking #screenwriter #filmdirector #cinematography #movie #moviewriter #moviedirector #filmmaker #filmdirector #screenwriting #cinema

Multi Award Winning Producer/Director and Series Producer Francis Whately, who has over 30 years’ experience in high-end & award-winning documentaries for major TV broadcasters on both sides of the Atlantic, including the BBC, HBO, Netflix, A&E, Showtime, Discovery and PBS.  

His hugely diverse range of films cover Music, Arts, History, Current Affairs, Sports, Science and Business. 

Highlights include the award winning and highly acclaimed feature trilogy ‘David Bowie – Five Years’, ‘Power and the World’s Women with Hillary Clinton’, the feature length ‘Dolly Parton – Here I am’, ‘Glastonbury at 50’, the drama documentary series ‘His Most Intimate Betrayal’ about the spy Kim Philby and Andrew Marr’s multi award winning ‘History of Britain’ and ‘History of Modern Britain’.

Francis has interviewed and worked with among others: Billie Eilish, Dame Judi Dench, Twiggy, His Royal Highness the late Duke of Edinburgh, Dolly Parton, Kate Moss, David Bowie, and Chris Martin to name a few.

#documentaryfilm #filmdocumentary #davidbowie #dollyparton #Glastonbury #andywarhol #judidench #BillieEilish #royalfamily #BBC #JellyRoll #coldplay #britian

Writer/director Wendi Tang's work focuses on character-driven stories that explore various corners of female narratives.

Her short films have been selected by numerous Oscar-qualifying film festivals worldwide, including Flicker's Rhode Island International Film Festival, the Norwegian Short Film Festival, deadCenter Film Festival, HollyShorts, and more.  She is a 2022 NYC Women’s Fund winner and a BAFTA Connect Member. She’s currently developing her first feature film.

Wendi Tang’s stunning new short FISHTANK follows Jules, portrayed by actress Tiffany Chu, a Chinese American woman, who has been sober for a year, but can’t stop vomiting goldfish. Things take an unexpected turn when she suddenly meets a fish enthusiast. This surreal drama combines traditional narrative with experimental elements to challenge audiences’ understanding of the norms ingrained in society. 

FISHTANK is the Tribeca Women Filmmaker’s Program Winner, the Film Pipeline Short Script Competition Winner in 2022. The film will screen at the upcoming Oscar-qualifying Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival and HollyShorts Film Festival.

#fishtank #shortfilm #wenditang #hollyshorts #filmfestival #filmmaking #filmmaker #film #filmdirector #screenwriter #cinema #cinematography #bondoncinema #tribecafilmfestival #rhodeislandinternationalfilmfestival #rhiff #fish #marinebiology #alcoholism #alcoholaddiction 

Writer/director Lasse Noer graduated from The Film and Photo School of Copenhagen. In 2015, he co-founded the production company Jalabert Production along with Christian Norlyk in order to have more control in the making of his films. He has since then written and directed films all over the world both for commercial clients and musicians.

Christian Norlyk, the producer behind Jalabert Production, embarked on his career journey in 2008 while still in high school. He started by creating a series of low-budget short films. Now much of his professional work has been seen internationally.

Their short film, Knight of Fortune is about the loss of a loved one, the grief, and a coffin, that is too much for the main character Karl to face. Karl meets a gentleman, Torben - a destined brother. An absurd, humorous, and melodic meeting between two old men captured by grief. #oscars #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirector #shortfilm #academyawards #cinematography #cinema #filmfestival #filmlovers #movielover

Award-winning creator of some of the most popular animated TV series of our time, including Babar, Little Bear, The Adventures of Tintin, Berenstain Bears, Franklin, The Magic School Bus, Beetlejuice, Inspector Gadget, and Arthur to name a few.

Michael Hirsh has written a tell-all book Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire, featuring untold stories of the making of some of the most cherished cartoons of all time.

All in all, Michael Hirsh produced and created over 6,000 episodes of children’s TV programming. These programs ran on every children’s network and cable channel around the world -- PBS, Cartoon Network, CBS, FOX, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, to name just a few. He understood the secret ingredient needed to captivate children with entertaining shows that parents would wholeheartedly endorse and enjoy.

 In his book, Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire is not just a memoir; it's a celebration of the power of creativity and perseverance. Packed with humor and hard-won wisdom, Hirsh's narrative is a testament to how passion and entrepreneurial zeal can build a global empire from humble beginnings. This book also contains some nuggets that every entrepreneur should learn when it comes to hiring the right people.

#Babar #Little Bear #TheAdventuresofTintin #BerenstainBears #Franklin #The Magic School Bus #Beetlejuice #InspectorGadget #Arthur #donkeykong #animation #animator #cartoon #comics #Disney #FOX #ABC #CBS #NBC #BBC #ITV #newbook #starwars #georgelucas #stevenspielberg 

Let’s welcome back Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter Nazrin Choudhury. Her live action short film, the very powerful thought-provoking RED, WHITE AND BLUE, is a film that destroys one of the most hostile topics in America today.

Nazrin’s film takes advantage of the uncomfortable silence surrounding the narrative's subject matter, only to pull back the curtain, revealing the true stakes of the narrative and expands the narrative of the larger circumstances that have shaped the story beyond the screen.

It's a bold, it’s devastating, it’s haunting. Your emotions will linger long after you have watch her film. #oscars #academyawards #shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #cinematography #screenwriter #film #movies #foryourconsideration #narrative #cinema #bondoncinema

My guests today are Ally Condrath and Jake Mann. They are part of Dinner for One, a comedy collective and writing team along with Ian Wexler and Kyle Miller. 

The team writes and produces all projects in-house ranging from indie television to short films, digital content and live sketch comedy. They've performed at the TBS New York Comedy Festival, Upright Citizen's Brigade and headlined sketch festivals across the US.  Dinner for One has been praised as "the funniest, most inventive sketch troupe in the NY Comedy scene." 

Their newest short, 4th DEMENTIA, received the Grand Jury Prize for Best Screenplay at Flicker's Rhode Island Festival and continues its run, screening at Oscar-qualifying festivals, like HollyShorts, all over the country. 

Ladies and gentlemen, the short film 4TH DEMENTIA is In this multiverse comedy about Alzheimer’s. Nellie, the lead character travels through alternate dimensions in search of her husband.

This film breaks comedy out of the politically correct box we have placed it in. We need to learn to laugh and how to laugh at life’s most challenging situations. Laughter is the best medicine and we can’t keep that type of medicine locked away.

4TH DEMENTIA is a wonderful film. Very high quality cinematography, stellar acting that creates a mixture of emotions in the audience. From laughter to sadness to heartbreak.

We have to learn to laugh in the face of many challenges or we’ll go crazy. 4TH DEMENTIA is not only a film worth seeing, it’s worth remembering.

#dementia #alzheimers #comedy #shortfilm #shortfilms #screenwriter #actor #comedytroupe #cinema #cinematography #film #filmfestival #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector 

Chris is an Academy Award winning director, producer and the CEO of Slick Films, which won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for its debut, The Silent Child.

Chris’ Slick Films is setting the new standard in film. Extremely high quality cinematography and powerful storytelling has been pushing Slick Films into the forefront of not only in British film, but on a global scale.

Mustapha Wehbi, is a Lebanese producer and entrepreneur based in London, mostly known for his financing ventures in the world of shorts. With 25+ film credits to his name, Mustapha’s passion for storytelling shines through in each project he takes on.

In 2019, Mustapha co-founded Dolphragon, an initiative that has successfully financed and supported 20+ short films to date. He took on the role of Head of Short Form at the Academy Award-winning Slick Films in 2023, and lead the short film and commercial departments along with his team. Mustapha is producing short film “Kit” with Slick Films and developing feature film “Dr Xeno” based on the award-winning short “Return of the Beast from Outer Space,” further showcasing his ability to identify compelling and entertaining narratives.

Ladies and gentlemen, head over to SlickFilms.co.uk and click on the Slick Films Fund and start submitting your films. You could be the lucky filmmaker and win, and get the education of a lifetime from Academy Award winning filmmakers, Chris Overton and Rachel Shenton and so many more professionals.

When the filmmaker is chosen, what is included in the Slick Films Fund? The fund includes a special category exclusively for first-time filmmakers for a prize of 3,000 ensuring a broad support spectrum for creative voices.

The main prize winner will also receive mentorship from Slick Films Academy Award winners Chris Overton and Rachel Shenton, consultations with London Flair PR, Adrian Barber of Bolton Film Festival and Network Ireland Television for distribution, an in-depth festival strategy crafted by Festival Formula, a full technical DCP package from Cinebox, and a feature in Directors Notes.

#filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #cinematography #screenwriting #film #cinema #filmfunding #funding #boltonfilmfestival #london #publicrelations #filmfestival #cinebox #oscars #cannes #tribeca

Writer/Director Ary Zara is an activist and he is transgender. He studied Cinema in Lisbon and Austin.

His debut short film AN AVOCADO PIT won the OSCAR-qualifying awards at both Outfest and Guadalajara International Film Festival.

The Grand Jury Special Mention for Best Lead Acting at the AFI Festival. Alongside both the Best Queer Short Award and International Student Prize at Festival du Court Métrage de Clermont Ferrand France.

AN AVOCADO PIT has become a multi-award winning short film. This incredible work and recognition has led to Ary being selected as a writer for Torino Film Lab 2023, where he will be developing his first feature film.

#filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #oscars #filmfestivals #screenwriter #Portugal #cinema #movies #shortfilm #shortfilms #transgender #LGBTQ 

Back with us today is Oscar-nominated film director and screenwriter, Vincent René-Lortie. He is a Canadian film director and screenwriter known for his work bringing purposeful and deeply personal storytelling.

His live action short film INVINCIBLE was just nominated for an Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards 2024. His award winning film won the Special Jury Prize at the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival and has since garnered several international accolades.

INVINCIBLE is inspired by a true story, and recounts the last 48 hours in the life a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. #oscars #academyawards #shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #cinematography #filmdirector #screenwriter #Montreal #quebec #frenchcanadian #film #movies #mentalhealth

My guests today are Robyn Campbell and Ana Gusson. Robyn Campbell is an award-winning Canadian screenwriter with a passion for animated content, currently writing for LEGO FRIENDS produced by The LEGO Group.

Robyn creates characters and stories that are inclusive, diverse and encourage audiences to be themselves, even when it's difficult.

Ana Gusson is an award-winning director and an accomplished 2D Animator based in Vancouver.

She has worked as an animator in productions like MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE, Netflix’s ARCHIBALDS NEXT BIG THING and Dreamworks’ TROLLSTOPIA. Most recently, Ana directed PIVOT an award-winning short film that is on its festival run with great success.

 They are here today to talk about their wonderful animated short film, PIVOT. Let’s welcome Ana Gusson and Robyn Campbell to the show.

#shortfilm #animation #animator #screenwriter #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #oscars #filmfestival #filmproducer 

Richard Raymond is a British filmmaker who developed a love for film from a young age and began making his own short films at the age of 15.

In 2015, he made his feature film debut with Desert Dancer, starring Freida Pinto, a biographical drama about the Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and received critical acclaim.

Richard Raymond's follow-up film, Souls of Totality, was released in 2018 and It was the first film in history to be shot during a real solar eclipse. The film won awards at 12 International Film Festivals and solidified Richard as a rising talent in the film industry.

In 2020, he directed A Million Eyes, which was released to widespread praise for its thought-provoking and visually stunning portrayal of a young gifted photographer. The short film starred Joe Morton and Katie Lowes and won awards at 10 International Film Festivals, including being long-listed for the Oscar. #film #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirector #cinema #cinematography #screenwriting #solareclipse #eclipse #soulsoftotality #shortfilm #moviebreakdown

Our guests today are director Vika Evdokimenko and producer/casting director Timothy Evans.

Vika Evdokimenko is a BAFTA-Nominated British filmmaker with Jewish-Ukrainian roots who graduated from Cambridge University and attended the NYU Grad Film program where she was mentored by Rebecca Miller and Spike Lee.

Vika is a lecturer at the University of London, and a member of the British Academy. She is the founder of

Anfan Terrible, a production company that aims to tell stories which inspire meaningful change. 

Timothy Evans is a former film journalist turned casting director and producer.

Since joining Anfan Terrible Productions as the in-house casting director, he has cast both I Don't Need Adult Conversation and the short film Truth Serum.

Timothy also aims to make strides in the industry for disability representation, as the first casting director with cerebral palsy.

Their incredible comedic short film TRUTH SERUM features an all-star British cast including Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer), Sophie Kennedy Clark (Nymphomaniac, The Danish Girl) and Olivia Vinall (Road Kill).

#truthserum #shortfilm #shortfilms #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproducer #richardgadd #babyreindeer #British #film #films #cinema #cinematography #filmindustry #screenwriting #darkcomedy #comedy 

We discuss his Oscar-qualified, Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winning short film THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT.

Ladies and gentlemen, Nebosha Slijepčević’s Oscar-qualified, Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winning short film THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT is based on a true story that happened in 1993 of a passenger train traveling from Belgrade to Bar when it is stopped by paramilitary forces in an ethnic cleansing operation. There we meet the man who quite literally could remain silent and stands for his rights as well as others on board, leaving witness to this horrific form of treatment in shock. Only one man out of 500 passengers dares to stand up to them. This is the true story of a man who could not remain silent. 

This film brings us an unassuming hero, Tomo Buzov who stood up for his fellow passengers and paid the ultimate price.

This film is a cinematic beauty and deserves being Oscar-qualified. This film is what winning a possible Oscar is all about. A compelling story, acting that grips the heart and stirs your emotions. The cinematography at this level is very rare in cinema and when you get the chance to see THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT you will be like me and not remain silent about how incredible this short film truly is. I believe we call it a masterpiece.

#palmedor #cannesfilmfestival #serbia #croatia #cinema #cinematic #shortfilm #shortfilms #film #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriter #truestory #tomobuzov 

 

My guest today is actress Erica Hubbard, who started her career doing voice-overs and starring in TV commercials.

Erica has had roles in feature films distributed by Paramount, 20th Century Fox and others. She has starred in television shows on various networks such as: CBS, NBC, MTV and the WB. In addition, she has graced the pages of many popular magazines, including Seventeen, Honey, and Ebony.

After graduating, Erica already had her own television show on WPWR, a UPN affiliate in Chicago. Before Erica's third season was aired, she received a Regional Emmy and earned a Service To America Award from the National Association of Broadcasters. This was a result of hosting the children/teen show: Up'N Running.

Erica's incredible resume includes credits such as Save the Last Dance, A Cinderella Story, Light It Up and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

She will be starring in the upcoming season of Carl Weber’s The Family Business New Orleans.

#actor #actress #tvhost #chicago #neworleans #carlweber #film #television #tvshow #tvseries #streaming #featurefilm #cinema #bondoncinema 

Writer/Director/Producer Matthew Hazandras who specializes in narrative filmmaking.

His directorial debut 'The Two Gambits' highlights his aptitude for intricate and deep storylines, giving time to build the audience, in a world worth remembering.

The Two Gambits is a story of family, redemption and consequences. It’s about how sometimes a dark fate can lead people astray, and also, back together again.

#matthewhazandras #filmmaking #filmmaker #thetwogambits #storylines #family #cinema #filmdirector #screenwriter #cinema #cinematography #uk 

Ladies and gentlemen, the lives of incarcerated wildland firefighters are the subject of the exhilarating Oscar-qualifying short film FIRELINE. The story follows Otto as he grapples with the challenges of prison life and his desire to connect with his daughter against the backdrop of a forest fire. Th film highlights the pivotal role played by prison labor in California’s firefighting efforts and the limited opportunities for these individuals to pursue careers in firefighting upon reentering society.

After being denied parole, Otto desperately tries to call his daughter while his crew combats a fire. Amidst the chaos of the field, an accident forces him to confront the true extent of his obligations.

FIRELINE is an incredible short film, full of emotion, danger and a ray of hope that awaits Otto.

My prayer is this film will help those incarcerated who are on the frontlines fighting fires protecting our communities will have a wider choice of career when reentering society.

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Robin Takao D’Oench and Bobby Soto.

Robin is a writer/director/producer who is motivated to tell compelling, cinematic, and culturally diverse stories.

His multi-award winning short TADAI-EMA, inspired by his family’s experiences during the Japanese American Internment, received a certificate of commendation from the city of San Francisco. The film screened at over a hundred festivals and events, was acquired by Comcast-Xfinity, Seed & Spark, Full Spectrum Pictures and is included in the Densho: Japanese American Legacy Resource Guide.

Actor Bobby Soto has starred in the Amazon feature film, A MILLION MILES AWAY starring opposite Michael Peña and Rosa Salazar. He can also be seen in the multi-award winning film FLAMIN' HOT, directed by Eva Longoria. And can also be seen on Netflix's NARCOS.

In 2020, Bobby was seen in Scott Teems' THE QUARRY, opposite Michael Shannon and Shea Whigham. Additionally, Bobby played the lead of David Ayer’s film THE TAX COLLECTOR opposite Shia LaBeouf.

Robin’s newest short, FIRELINE is a story that follows Otto played by Bobby Soto as he grapples with the challenges of prison life and his desire to connect with his daughter against the backdrop of a forest fire.

#oscars #academyawards #shortfilms #shortfilm #fireline #firefighters #prisonlabor #actor #bobbysoto #film #cinema #cinematography #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #california #forestfires

3X Oscar winning documentary filmmaker, Mark Jonathan Harris, who has a long resume that also includes an Emmy nomination, nearly half a century as a professor of film, an award-winning author of 10 books, a crime-reporting background that includes a stint as the Associated Press.

But for all that he’s accomplished, he is most proud to use his story-telling gift in his new book, Misfits, to share moving and inspiring stories that explore the resilience of the human spirit. Which is our topic of discussion today.

Ladies and gentlemen, Mark Jonathan Harris’ new book Misfits is a brilliant collection of short stories.

 

It consists of a kaleidoscope of characters adrift in a precarious world, Misfits grapples with the challenges of contemporary life, including climate change, inequality, uncertainty, and pain.

The fraught encounters of his characters all have unexpected and startling consequences. Despite their differences in age, background, and circumstance, the characters in Misfits share a common sense of dislocation and alienation. They struggle to find a sense of belonging and connection, but ultimately discover unexpected sources of resilience and hope.

Misfits is available now on Amazon, so order your copy today.

#author #shortstories #oscarwinners #filmmaker #filmdirector #screenwriting #cinema #film #documentary #hollywood #hollywoodmovies

Amy Nicholson film projects often explore the essence of Americana with a humorous eye and a warm respect for her subjects.

Amy’s previous documentary, a short titled Pickle, won multiple audience awards, was selected for The New York Times’ Op Docs, and was featured on the Criterion Collection alongside Errol Morris’ Gates of Heaven.

Amy has also produced and directed several features. Zipper: Coney Island’s Last Wild Ride won the Special Jury Prize at DOCNYC and was held over twice at the IFC Center.

Amy Nicholson’s newest film documentary, HAPPY CAMPERS. Chronicles the final days of a working-class summer colony in a scrappy trailer park that just happens to hold the secret to a rich life.

In a waterfront campground off the coast of Virginia, residents spend their summers living spitting distance apart in rust-bitten RVs. They chuckle about the modest rent they pay for a million-dollar location, but what makes them the luckiest people in the world is more than just stunning sunsets, it’s the community they’ve created.

Beneath cliched trailer park stereotypes lies an unlikely utopia where all are welcome. Neighbors help each other out, and share everything from power tools to simple pleasures. 

When their affordable paradise is sold to developers, the residents brace for eviction and the loss of friendships that span generations. They hold tight to their final days in the sun. The well-heeled crowd that takes their place will never be as wealthy.

This documentary is a must see for more reasons than just seeing people lose their homesteads on the coast of Virginia. This film will show you what’s really important in life, and it’s the relationships we form and bond with in person, not on social media.

#happycampers #campers #vacationers #community #friendship #family #connections #film #documentary #virginia #vacationdestinations #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #cinema #cinematography 

John Julius Schwabach is a London-based screenwriter. He graduated from Warwick university with an English literature degree and studied history, English and Art at Winchester College.

His first short film is THE AFTER, made for Netflix, premiered at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival to rave reviews.

The short film went on to win the festival’s Best Live Action award, and is now Oscar Nominated.

THE AFTER is a gut-wrenching story about a man who grieves and who can’t seem to get over a tragic event that happened in his life.

#oscars #academyawards #screenplay #screenwriter #ilmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmlover #movielover #shortfilm #wardwbond #bondoncinema #cinema #cinematography 

Daniel Deville is a writer/director who from an early age, armed with nothing more than an old camcorder gifted by a generous neighbor, Daniel, fearlessly ventured into the world of filmmaking.

At the age of 25, he passionately penned heartfelt letters to esteemed film schools, seeking an opportunity to refine his craft.

Fate smiled upon him as he was granted a coveted place at the prestigious Northern Film School in Leeds, where he immersed himself in the captivating world of Film & Moving Image for the next four transformative years.

Daniel is here today to talk about his magnificent short film By Any Other Name. And I call it magnificent, because it is in every sense of the word.

By Any Other Name, is about a young girl who finds herself ensnared in the dark underbelly of London's sex trade. The passage of seven long years only intensifies the urgency of her sister's mission to find her, when an unexpected phone call ignites a desperate quest.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirector #London #UnitedKingdom #cinema #cinematography #film #screenwriter #screenwriting #bondoncinema #filmlover #drama #suspense #awardwinning #slickfilms

Yasmin Afifi's short film JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is a timeless tale of finding life in the face of death, joy in the face of despair and magic in the most unlikely of places.

JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is a 2023 graduation film from the National Film and Television School, it is officially selected as one of the 5 nominees for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2024 BAFTA awards.

Before landing this huge accolade the film was recognized at the British Short Film Awards, where it won three awards, Jury Award, Best British Director and the Best Editing, it also took home the Audience Award at Encounters and Best Short Film at SOUL Fest.

Ladies and gentlemen, Yasmin Afifi’s BAFTA nominated short JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is fun, heartwarming, and full of life while facing the inevitable of life ending. It is absolutely deserving of its nomination and could very well be the upcoming winner at the BAFTAs.

When you have a chance to see this incredible film, do so, because we need stories like this one in our lives. There is mortality and immortality and JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER balances both to absolute perfection.

#BAFTA #shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriter #screenwriting #cinema #bondoncinema #cinematography #cinematic #storytelling #grief #mortality #cancer #lifelessons #immortality #filmlovers #movielovers 

Actress, comedienne, writer, singer/songwriter Laura Ault is becoming a top rising star.

Building on the success of her recent comedy project, "About My Father," alongside acting legend and eight-time Academy Award nominee, Robert De Niro.

Laura had her first leading role in the thriller, "Malicious Mind Games" which is currently available on Lifetime Movie Club.

 She will next be seen in a recurring role on the new Apple TV+ Series "Bad Monkey" alongside Vince Vaughn.

Amid auditioning for Broadway and earning her bachelor's degree, Laura achieved another noteworthy feat—writing, producing, and recording two albums. These albums have not only been licensed for film and TV but have also opened doors for her to write specifically for acclaimed shows like All My Children and General Hospital. No stranger to the creative realm, Laura's dynamic artistic pursuits extend beyond acting.

#actor #acting #drama #comedy #singersongwriter #television #film #cinema #robertdeniro #vincevaughn #netflix #lifetimemovies #hulu #netflix 

Writer/director Adam J. Graves is a philosopher-turned-filmmaker, who holds a B.A. in South Asian studies and a Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Religion from the University of Pennsylvania.

Adam has lived extensively in India, where he studied Sanskrit at the Ba-nair-as Hindu University, conducted grant-supported research, and volunteered with several youth-focused non-profits.

He is a professor of philosophy at MSU Denver, where he teaches film & philosophy, and directs Dphi, a center for philosophy, film, literature, and the arts.

Adam wrote, directed and produced the award winning short film Cycle Vé-ree-teé in 2021 and produced and edited the documentary short The Other Side of the Sun in 2024. 

Adam is here to discuss his newest short film, ANUJA. Where a precocious nine-year-old who works in a back-alley garment factory is suddenly offered a rare chance to attend boarding school, she faces a choice that will determine the fate of her future and her family.

ANUJA is a short narrative film that was created with the help of the Salaam Baylack Trust, a non-profit organization that provides food, shelter, and education to thousands of street and working children. The character Anuja is played by Sajda Pathan, who lives at a Salaam Baylack residential center that provides a home for girls rescued from the streets of Delhi. #anuja #shortfilm #adamjgraves #hollyshorts #filmmaker #filmdirector #filmproducer #filmwriting #screenwriter #cinema #cinematic #cinematography #bollywood #hollywood #india #garmentfactory

Ladies and gentlemen, KOUPEPIA is a short film where the main character Petros, a widowed Cypriot Man, attends his son’s engagement party although tolerant of his son’s homosexuality he is yet to be truly accepting of him.

Over a bite of Koupepia, a traditional Cypriot delicacy, he meets Eleni - a British Cypriot Transgender Woman. The two appear to have nothing in common but bond over the food of their heritage reframing Petros’ relationship to his son, queer people and the Cypriot identity.

The question this film leaves us with, is “Can people be more than is what we assume?”

Yorgo Glynatsis, founder of House of Glynatsis Productions, is a director, writer, producer, actor and creator of the Award Winning LGBTQI+ short films.

His passion for filmmaking started in 2020 when he wrote scenes for his own acting showreel. Lacking of authentic onscreen representation and a desire of using his voice to raise awareness about a past traumatic event, he created the short film Trigger which was nominated in British and International LGBTQI+ festivals and won the award of Best International Film at the Fuse International Film Festival in Kingston.

Now, Sophia Vi is a Transgender British-Greek Cypriot writer, director, actor and CEO of Koupepia Films. She trained at The London Studio Center and The International School of Screen Acting. 

 Sophia has recently written and produced 2 short films - Koupepia and Façade. She is currently in development on her first feature film.  

Focussing on her writing and producing, Sophia seeks use her production company, Koupepia Films, to create short form LGBT+ and Diasporic stories of joy that can be developed for long form features. 

#koupepia #shortfilm #greek #cypriot #cypress #LGBTG #family #relationship #filmmaker #filmmaking #screenwriter #actress #cinema #cinematography  #trans #transgender #diasporic

Ladies and gentlemen, UNSER KIND is an Oscar-qualifying short film about a Swiss couple who are expecting a child through surrogacy in The Republic of Georgia when questions about their baby's health arise.

There are many couples around the world who can’t have children. If you desire to know about surrogacy and if it’s right for you. You need to do your homework and learn everything about it. The legalities as well as the emotional toll it could be on both the parents and the surrogate.

Samuel Fluckiger’s UNSER KIND is a brilliant short with incredible storytelling. It is emotionally charged with great acting from Lucy Wirth, Jurg Pluss and Gano Gerliani. The cinematography is beautiful and brings to life the subject of surrogacy. I can see why this film is an award winner, you can’t ignore that all the elements of excellent filmmaking which are very apparent in this film.

#oscars #shortfilm #shortiflms #surrogacy #infertility #Switzerland #RepublicofGeorgia #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #cinema #cinematography #relationships 

My guests today are director/actor Derek Magyar, actress Marceline Hugot and actor Dylan McTee, and the very powerful short film RIVER OF GRASS.

The short film, RIVER OF GRASS set in the 1970’s Florida Everglades that shares the story of a young veteran suffering from PTSD, who returns home to his drug smuggling family. His efforts to prove himself collide with his brothers’ criminal affairs, triggering his erratic behavior.

The acting is exactly what you expect from its stellar cast, and because of that you will want more of this story and Derek I hope you will give us just that. More of this story. This could be another Yellowstone-type hit.

Derek Magyar’s directorial debut was the feature film FLYING LESSONS which starred Academy Award nominee Hal Holbrook, and Academy Award winner Christine Lathi. He has also starred in such films as BOY CULTURE, TRAIN and NO ONE LIVES alongside the hit TV shows CSI, CRIMINAL MINDS, STAR TREK, and THE WATCHMEN.

Actress Marceline Hugot has starred in Julie and Julia, United 93, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar, Woody Allen’s Alice, and her first film experience which she still holds dear to her heart, the hit movie Working Girl.

Her television appearances, include, Black Mirror, Ozark, Better Call Saul, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and 30Rock to name a few.

And we have actor Dylan McTee who quickly gained attention for his compelling portrayal of the charismatic predator, Nate Griffin, in MTV series Sweet/Vicious.

Dylan has since starred in a range of critically acclaimed indie films, including IFC's The Wind and Midnighters. His television work includes a notable recurring role in The CW's Roswell, New Mexico. He was the lead actor in the film Wrong Turn.

#riverofgrass #derekmagyar #cast #shortfilm #shortfilms #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriting #everglades #ptsd #veteran #vietnam #hollyshorts #hollyshortsfilmfestival #filmfestival #oscars

CEO and co-founder of Dead Horse Branding, Melissa Core. She heads an award-winning PR and Marketing firm in Nashville, Tennessee.

As legendary music producer Tony Brown would call her, "The Velvet Glove", a strong punch delivered softly.

Melissa Core Caballo is anything but ordinary. Her passion is branding, but she has an extremely broad knowledge of every niche of the industry. She is a female entrepreneur who doesn’t take "no" for an answer.

As a CEO and former model for large brands herself such as Harley Davidson, Victoria's Secret, Toyota, to name a few, her unique skill set ensures client success, strong sales delivery, and unforgettable branding.

Melissa's passion for entrepreneurship mixed with her branding expertise led her to launch Dead Horse Branding in 2013. In under 5 years, she took a startup company making $0 to a multi-million dollar company.

Through Dead Horse Branding, Melissa is responsible for managing all of the brand’s requirements, from the initial strategic plan, through to all of the project's needs and implemented services.

In 2020, Dead Horse Branding made the TOP 10 best Marketing and Publicity firms in Nashville, TN, adding another addition to their strong coat of armor.

#brandstrategy #brandmanager #brandmanagement #publicrelations #pragency #publicity #publlcist #branding #brand #corporateidentity #brandingmodule #DH7

Writer/director Courtney Dixon and actress/writer and stunt performer Jenna Kanell.

Courtney Dixon dreams up scenarios where real people are heroes, filming sensitive topics in imaginative and memorable ways. She spent several years in branded content as a creative producer and led the creative studio for WebMD.

Since then, she has collaborated with top brands such as Dove and Chick-Fil-A to name a few. Courtney crafts a visual platform for voices making change using post-production trickery. Her unbranded films have been Short of the Week and Vimeo Staff Pick selects.

Jenna Kanell is an American actress, writer, and stunt performer. She gained recognition for her portrayals of Tara Heyes in the cult classic TERRIFIER and Kim Hansen in THE BYE BYE MAN. Her film career has since expanded to a variety of genres such as the political drama THE FRONT RUNNER, the horror-comedy RENFIELD, and the action comedy BAD BOYS 4. She joins the an all-star cast of an upcoming yet unreleased film RED ONE, starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans and JK Simmons.

The short film, DEPRESSION IS A BEAST was inspired by a New York Times article about the unexpected correlation between people who suffer from mental health issues and horror films, enabling them to switch the source of their feelings to the screen. This phenomenal documentary short has been selected for the Oscar Qualifying Tribeca Film Festival. 

Ladies and gentlemen, this short film DEPRESSION IS A BEAST really expands the conversation about the complexities of depression. The causes of depression are numerous, from genetics, chemical imbalances, life experiences and even things we can’t define.

This film is one that opens up and expands the conversation about mental health. Mental health issues in our society are at an all-time high and continue to grow. Some of you are going through your own horror movie so to speak and are struggling to find a therapy or an outlet to bring some sort of peace and normalcy to your life.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available by calling or texting the number 988. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

#depression #beast #courtneydixon #jennkanell #badboys4 #mentalhealth #shortfilm #shortfilms #filmfestival #tribecafilmfestival #film #cinema #cinematography #animation #animated #liveaction #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #mentalhealthawareness #lifeline 

Director Tom Stuart’s GOOD BOY, inspired by a personal experience of grief, has officially been shortlisted for a 2024 Academy Award. The hotly anticipated quirky short film takes you on the lighthearted journey of a desperate young man and his mother in his old VW van, a dead pigeon in the passenger seat, and a growing sense of desperation. 

 ‘GOOD BOY’ is the debut in the director’s chair for Tom Stuart. The comedy-drama stars three-time BAFTA-winner Ben Whishaw as you may recognize as Q from the movie Skyfall and two-time SAG award-winner Marion Bailey from Netflix’s THE CROWN.

GOOD BOY has also qualified to be considered for a BAFTA for Best British Short Film, and again, a possible 2024 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. 

Ladies and gentlemen, if you love film like I do. You have to see Tom Stuart’s GOOD BOY. If you are watching or listening and you belong to the Academy and you are a voting member. You need to sit down and watch the GOOD BOY. And vote with your heart.

The film as a stellar cast with Ben Whishaw and Marion Bailey. The cinematography is excellent and the storytelling flows with grace. Tom Stuart’s writing and directing is simply brilliant and actually refreshing.

#filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #Oscars #AcademyAwards #BAFTA #shortfilm #Glastonbury #grief #Love #cinema #BondonCinema #movies #BenWhishaw #MarionBailey #screenwriter 

My guest today is one half of the husband-and-wife filmmaking team Jared and Jerusha Hess, the dynamic duo who gave us Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, Austenland and many more.

They have entered the Academy Awards race with Ninety-Five Senses — a short film that is a heartfelt tribute to the bodily experience, delivered by a death row inmate with limited time to enjoy it. This short film marks the Hesses’ first foray into animation, and heads into the Oscar season being Oscar Shortlisted.

Actor Tim Blake Nelson, known his roles in the Coen brothers’ O Brother Where Art Thou? and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs as well as his recurring turn as The Leader in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, lent his voice to the main character, Coy — a folksy philosopher facing his own mortality. As Coy bids a final farewell to each of his five senses, he reflects on his troubled past and dreams of a vibrant, multi-sensory afterlife.

Ladies and gentlemen, the beauty of this film Ninety-Five Senses cannot be overlooked, Academy members this deserves your vote. As for my viewers and listeners, don’t ignore the power of your five senses.

Look up and see passed your smartphone. Walk in the forest or a garden and smell nature. Give a gentle touch to someone who needs some encouragement and there is a culinary world out there waiting on you to explore. Thank you Jerusha for sharing your Oscar Shortlist short film with us today and good luck! #oscars #shortfilm #animation #timblakenelson #napoleondynamite #nacholibre #austenland #mastprogram #Utah #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproduction #screenwriter #screenwriting #filmfestival #sundancefilmfestival 

Sam Curtain, a Tasmanian filmmaker with a specialty in high-concept genre films.

In 2017, he introduced his debut feature, BLOOD HUNT, to audiences worldwide. The film received international acclaim as it graced the screens of numerous festivals, captivating viewers with its blend of high-octane action and spine-chilling thrills.

Sam's follow-up film, THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE KILLER, premiered in 2020 and also went on to secure international distribution.

Drawing inspiration from his upbringing in a small town, Sam recognizes both the difficulties and opportunities that shaped his creative journey. His work strives to capture the essence of individuals rarely represented on the screen, delving into their stories with a desire to shock viewers while leaving a lasting impact.

Most recently, Sam unveiled his highly anticipated film, BEATEN TO DEATH, in 2023. The film's theatrical release in the United States marks a significant milestone for the filmmaker. With BEATEN TO DEATH, Sam pushed his boundaries of creativity, exploring new themes and employing innovative storytelling techniques. The result is a thought-provoking and impactful film that showcases his growth as a filmmaker and his unwavering dedication to his craft.

Sam Curtain's film Beaten to Death unfolds after a desperate choice leads a man named Jack down a path that leaves him beaten and bruised as he struggles against man, nature, and his own sanity.

Stranded in the middle of nowhere after barely surviving a horrific assault, Jack encounters one local after another and quickly learns that a sick game of cat and mouse is about to begin.

Battling the deranged country psychos and the harsh landscape, Jack must go to extreme lengths to survive. 

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Writer/director Benjamin Verrall has always been drawn to the power and mystery of the sea - a theme that resonates in his newest short film SHOUTING AT THE SEA.

Benjamin has carved out a successful career in the media industry. His journey led him to establish Toffee Hammer, a creative agency and production company that has gained recognition for its innovative storytelling and collaborative spirit. 

Ladies and gentlemen, Benjamin Verrall’s newest film, a beautiful short called SHOUTING AT THE SEA is about two friends Joe and Katherine reconnecting after years apart. They spend the day in the teenage haunts of the seaside town where they grew up. Together they confront the past, share who they've become, and finally conclude the conversation that had torn them apart. Witness to this human drama, the sea (voiced by Daisy Haggard) remains indifferent, yet its waves narrate a tale of memory, belonging, and vulnerability.

SHOUTING AT THE SEA is a beautiful film from the storytelling, narration, the acting of Harry Michell and Maddie Rice to the wonderful cinematography. When you get the opportunity to see it, please do so. It’s truly wonderful.

#benverrall #shortfilm #shortfilms #shoutingatthesea #UK #seaside #friendship #reconnection #cinema #cinematography #movies #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmscore #conversation #acting #actor #actress

The Mental State: Director James Camali, Jance Enslin, Carly Pope

With us today is film director James Camali, actors Jance Enslin and Carly Pope from the new film, The Mental State.

Having won best feature, actor and director at more than half a dozen film festivals and screened at nearly two dozen well respected festivals, “The Mental State, ” is a tense, honest look at so many of the issues plaguing America today, filled with powerful performances and a heartbreaking story.

Filmmaker James Camali has volunteered for over twenty years, for children and adults with disabilities as well as behavioral and mental health issues. His time spent learning through his volunteer work helped inspire this very powerful film.

Actress Carly Pope is best known for her roles in the television series Popular, The Collector, Suits, and film roles in Eleesium with Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, as well as Two for the Money with Al Pacino and Matthew McCounaghey.

Actor Jance Enslin plays Andy in The Mental State, which is his strongest performance to date. A true breakout role. Jance is also known from the TV series, First Love as well as numerous short films.

THE MENTAL STATE, is it a suspense thriller, a drama or is it a social impact film highlighting mental health issues. Well, it’s all of the above.

THE MENTAL STATE is so powerful, that these are the types of performances that the Academy needs to give nominations too. Brilliant acting, brilliant directing. Brilliant storytelling.

#filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #actor #actress #thementalstate #mentalhealth #psychosis #mentalhealththerapy #featurefilm #filmproduction #methodacting #methodactor #suspense #thriller #suspenseful #movielover #filmlover 

My guests today are Irish filmmakers Luke and Jake Morgan.

Their films have screened at festivals all over the world - from South Africa and Japan, the USA to Ireland's premiere festivals.

Luke was the winner of the "Best Director" award at Worcester Film Festival for 2021 and 2022, nominated for the Discovery Award at the Dublin International Film Festival in 2020. He is also an award-winning published poet.

Jake Morgan is a composer, conductor and producer from Ireland who specializes in creating original music and audio for film, theatre, and video games.

Jake was the producer and composer of the multi award-winning short film THE BOAT which has qualified for an Academy Award. He is the co-founder of Morgan Brothers and is based in Galway, Ireland.

Their newest short film THE BOAT is based on a true story. When a young girl named Dhuckia grows up, she wants to be a boat maker, like her father. But when he discovers that she is showing the early symptoms of leprosy, he must make a devastating choice.

#shortfilm #oscars #shortfilms #leprosy #nepal #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmscore #cinema #cinematography #health #theboat #ireland 

Dwight Little has directed studio movies for Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, and Columbia Pictures, and has also directed multiple independent movies with wide theatrical release. He has also directed three prime time television movies and 90 hours of Network series television. 

Dwight’s new memoir, Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood Dream Factory, as he takes readers along on a movie-making adventure that is by turns funny and brutally honest. There are many on-set interactions with well-known producers and stars along with detailed descriptions of film shoots from the wilds of India to the banks of the River Kwai.

Included are tales from the jails of Madrid to the jungles of Fiji and the cold war streets of Budapest. The work seamlessly connects the Golden Age of Hollywood to the highly successful premium television of today.

Whether the reader is an aspiring filmmaker or just a movie lover, this book has it all, including a unique insight into television directing in the new streaming age.

Dwight Little’s memoir is a must read for film lovers and those who desire to get into the world of filmmaking.

#filmdirector #filmmaker #filmmaker #filmproduction #actors #clinteastwood #screenwriter #WarnerBros #Fox #Paramount #HBO #Hulu #primevideo #sega #filmlover #movielover #movietheater #filmproduction #freewilly #Halloween #halloweenmovies #jamieleecurtis #ryanoneal #wesleysnipes 

Filmmaker and animator Liam LoPinto is a first generation Iranian-American and his work focuses on diaspora, refugees, immigrants, and dissidents.

He graduated from NYU Tisch's UGFTV program in 2017. He also studied at Waseda University in Tokyo and attended CalArts' Character Animation program from 2017-2021.

His past film French Fly was selected for CAA Moebius' Showcase. His documentary “Karam Camera" was made in partnership with Karam Foundation focusing on empowering young Syrian refugees.

Through the help of his old sketchbook, Liam LoPinto’s current short film, THE OLD YOUNG CROW, tells the story of a little Iranian boy, now an old man, reflecting on his time in Tokyo as a boy.

After 6 years in the making with the help of his family and having won Best of Festival at Palm Springs International ShortFest, Special Jury Recognition Award at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, as well as 5 other festival awards thus far, his short film has qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award. 

#filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #animation #animator #screenwriter #screenwriter #karamfoundation #calarts #Japan #Japanese #cinema #BondonCinema #movielover #filmlover #movies #film #shortfilm 

Ladies and gentlemen, Jamie O’Rourke’s Oscar-qualifying and IFTA winning short CALF, is about a sinister farm accident and eaves Cáit, the daughter with a terrible decision to make.

CALF touches on its central theme of domestic abuse in a sensitive and considered manner and is a poignant exploration of shock, grief and trauma that delivers much-deserved catharsis. It poses tough questions for the audience. But there are never easy answers when a family is in the grip of abuse.

CALF has it all as an award winning short film. The storyline is on point and when a story places questions into the audience with “What would I have done in that situation?” You have the makings of a winner.

The cinematography is dark, a bit lifeless of color as it should be since domestic abuse only brings the colors of blood and bruises.

The acting of both Isabelle and Kate bring an authenticity to the their roles as abused women, but also you see the glimpses of an inner strength that is born with the symbolism brought on by the calf in the barn.

This film will cause you to think and one’s sins will not stay hidden in the dark for long. This film exposes those sins and brings them into the slow sunrise of an Irish farm.

#oscars #academyawards #calf #screenwriter #shortfilm #shortfilms #film #domesticabuseawareness #cinema #cinematography #ireland #UK #drama #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #farmlife 

Screen actor Patch Darragh graduated with honors from Juilliard and began his career playing in award-winning plays both on and off-Broadway.

He has an extensive list of TV credits, most recently on the award winning HBO series SUCCESSION on which he played Ray Kennedy from Season 2 to Season 4. Patch has had roles on LAW & ORDER: SVU, MR. MERCEDES, LONGMIRE, BOARDWALK EMPIRE & KALEIDOSCOPE to name a few.

He's perhaps best known as the lovable Dad on the Netflix cult hit EVERYTHING SUCKS! on which he was a series regular. On the film side, Patch can be seen in the Blumhouse features THE FIRST PURGE and CAM.

He also starred in the independent films SULLY, BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON, and the new film CABRINI. As a writer, Patch has developed three television pilots, including two with fellow Juilliard grad Erin Gann. Their feature BIRTHRITE wrapped principle photography in June of 2023. #cinema #film #filmmaking #filmmaker #actor #theater #screenwriting #clinteastwood #succession #blumhouseproductions #blumhouse #thepurge #sully #cabrini #boardwalkempire

Writer/director Portia A. Buckley's work focuses on character-driven narratives centered around marginalized, strong-willed, female protagonists.

She has been sponsored by the BFI and Kodak. Her previous short BIRTHDAY GIRL won the ‘Kodak Best Shot on Film’ award at Holly Shorts with many more international accolades.

Her new short film, CLODAGH is a heartfelt film, produced by Michael Lindley of Afternoon Pictures and PG Productions. And executive produced by Academy Award winner Serena Armitage.

CLODAGH has been selected by the prestigious OSCAR qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival, where it won the Spalding and Jackson Award: In Celebration of Joy.

The film will also play at Short Shorts Asia (Tokyo) and the Tribeca Film Festival (New York).

#clodagh #irish #portiaabuckley #shortfilm #shortfilms #film #tribecafilmfestival #cinema #cinematography #screenplay #screenwriter #inspiration #dance #danceschool #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproduction #ireland 

Back with us today after their live action short film Knight of Fortune was nominated for an Academy Award.

Writer/director Lasse Noer and producer Christian Norlyk are now an Oscar nominated director and producer. They co-founded the production company Zsa-la-bear Production in order to have more control in the making of their films.

Also with us today is 7-time Oscar nominated and 2-time Oscar winner in the live action short category, Kim Magnusson, also producer of Knight of Fortune.

The Oscar nominated short Knight of Fortune is about the loss of a loved one, the grief, and a coffin, that is too much for the main character Karl to face. Karl then meets a gentleman, Torben. This humorous, and melodic meeting between two old men captured by grief shows the importance of being there for someone else.

#oscars #academyawards #oscarnomination #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #Denmark #Danish #cinema #cinematography #movielover #filmlovers #screenwriter #screenwriter #filmproducer #filmproduction 

Filmmakers Serena Ryen and Ethan Itzkow, who have proven their ability to create visually stunning films that showcase their meticulous attention to detail and their passion for storytelling. Their first collaboration "CASHED," available now on Prime Video, won a slew of awards during its multi-year festival run. 

The duo has also been individually recognized with Ethan winning Best Actor at the Chelsea Film Festival for his work in High Score and he can be seen in TV shows like the hit Netflix series “YOU”, starring Penn Badgley.

Meanwhile, Serena has toured the world in multiple stage productions. She has performed on some of the most illustrious stages in the country, like Carnegie Hall and the Tony Award Winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. 

Their current short film High Score follows a rapidly growing white supremacist who is drawn deeper into the abyss of online radicalization. The story addresses the real-life consequences of misinformation and hate speech proliferating unchecked on the internet.

High Score won Best Short Film and Best Actor after its world premiere at the Chelsea Film Festival, The film also won Best Thriller Short (Culver City Film Fest), another Best Actor Award for Ethan (Queens World Film Fest), and was nominated for Best Short Film at Orlando Film Fest.

#filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #shortfilm #filmfestical #onlineradicalization #misinformation #disinformation #hatespeech #freespeech #stopjewishhate #whitesupremacy #darkweb #socialmedia 

Maria Baltazzi has developed and produced television shows throughout the world. She was one of the original supervising producers of the TV mega hit, Survivor. She is a member of both the Producers and Directors Guilds of America.

Maria’s new book, Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce The Life You Want gives insights about being happy learned from her time in the entertainment industry, observing people and events, traveling, and studying well-being. Within the pages is a practical guide for a creative path to happiness through taking photographs with your camera phone, journaling about things that truly matter, and being part of a supportive community.

She says you can create a healthier state of being and have fun doing it. Even when your world turns upside down, you can still be the writer, director, and producer of the life you want.

My guest today is actress Jane Kaczmarek who stars in the short film AND NOW I LAY ME DOWN is on the festival circuit after premiering at Santa Barbara International Film Festival to rave reviews. And now appearing at this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival.  

Best known for her role as Lois on television’s award winning MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, for which she received 7 consecutive Emmy nominations as well as several nominations for Golden Globe and SAG Awards, she also received the Television Critics Award two years running, the only woman too be so honored.  

Jane’s television career began with iconic series ST. ELSEWHERE, THE PAPER CHASE, and HILL STREET BLUES.

She continues her role of “Judge Constance Harm” on THE SIMPSONS, and starred in features including PLEASANTVILLE, CHIPS, THE CHAMBER, and FALLING IN LOVE alongside Robert DeNiro and Meryl Streep.   

She is also broadway star having appeared both On- and Off-Broadway productions, a resume that is as long as her television and film career.

So without further a due, let’s welcome the star of film, television and Broadway Jane Kaczmarek to the show.

#actress #hollywood #malcolminthemiddle #film #actor #joancrawford #bettedavis #filmmaking #filmmaker #cinema #shortfilm #shortfilms #movies #hollyshorts

Under the direction of filmmaker Michael Zaiko Hall, PETER FIVE EIGHT emerges as a film that skillfully blends drama, suspense, and character depth. Michael Zaiko Hall will provide invaluable insights into the making of this indie thriller and his collaboration with the cast.

 Jet Jandreau is a German-American actress who has starred in multiple features across the globe. Starting her career in Austria, she went onto star in the western drama, The Trail, which premièred at the Cannes International Film Festival and Jet received two best actress awards for her performance in the US. With her star rising, her roles in recent releases include a prestige adaptation of Wuthering Heights, the supernatural road-movie Hotel Dunsmuir, and the high-octane action thriller Aimee, where she did her own stunts.

Both Michael and Jet own Ascent Films production company. Since then, Ascent Films has produced both Peter Five Eight and Hotel Dunsmuir, along with their new upcoming western drama. 

We are here to talk about their new film, PETER FIVE EIGHT features the talented Jet Jandreau as 'Sam,' a glamorous yet troubled real estate agent. Portraying a character grappling with alcoholism and a dark secret, Jet's performance opposite of Kevin Spacey is a testament to her versatility and depth as an actress. 

#filmlover #filnnoir #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #actor #KevinSpacey #JetJandreau #RebecceaDeMornay #suspensethriller #thriller #cinema #cinematography #screenwriting #featurefilm #film 

Actress Savannah Basley plays the powerful vampire Angela on the popular Reginald The Vampire hit series on SyFy Channel.

Savannah is inspired by sci-fi tropes and creatures all her life, as a bi-racial actress starring in sci-fi and horror TV, she’s proud to represent women who look like her. From cult classics like Buffy The Vampire Slayer to cultural icons like Aaliyah in Queen of the Damned, Savannah’s fierce style is a reflection of the sexy slayers that have come before her. 

#actress #vampire #reginaldthevampire #acting #actor #SyFyChannel #buythevampireslayer #aaliyah #queenofthedamned #surrealestate #wynonnaearp #film #television #tvseries #tvshow 

Writer and director Elizabeth Peace. She was born and raised in a Nigerian home in East and South-east London, the motivated filmmaker continuously seeks out ways in which to improve, learn and develop from others.

She is also an actress. She is energetic and always prepared to go the extra mile. She has performed at a number of venues, including The Greenwich Theatre, Omnibus Theatre and The Cadogen Hall in London.

Elizabeth Peace is currently working as a freelance creative with projects in theatre & film whilst being a part- time caregiver. Her short film, The Golden Boy is her debut as a film director and ready to take on the multiple film festivals. This is one film everyone needs to keep an eye on.

The Golden Boy about an autistic little boy who is non-verbal. His mother, sister and teacher are worried about him, but a light shines throughout this incredible film. A heart warming film everyone will enjoy. 

#shortfilm #shortfims #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #film #cinema #filmfestival 

The Reverend follows gospel-rock icon and activist Reverend Vince Anderson. After coming to New York in the 90’s to enter seminary, Vince dropped out to follow his second calling - music. With his band The Love Choir, he has played a now-legendary weekly show for over twenty years. Reconnec ting with his faith and using his intense soulful music, he began to preach a type of spirituality that is open to all, meets people where they are, and moves ever yone that sees him play.

Reverend Vince is also deeply involved in social justice, work ing with other progressive faith leaders at home and around the country to build inclusive communities.

Featuring Questlove, members of TV On The Radio, and an ensemble of eccentric musicians, The Reverend is a rock ing concert film as well as an intimate portrait of Reverend Vince’s inspiring personal and spiritual life.

#documentary #filmdocumentary #gospelmusic #gospel #filmmaker #filmmaking #cinema #storytelling #music #progressivechristianity #christianity #filmdirector #filmproduction 

Andrew Hyatt, the award-winning writer/director of the historical drama and multi-award winner, Paul, Apostle of Christ, starring Jim Caviezel and James Faulkner. Andrew also co-wrote and directed The Blind, the true story of the Robertson family long before their Duck Dynasty fame, which was released in 2023.

He has been credited with paving the way towards a new genre of films termed “sacred art house.” Andrew's passion is in the creation of content that is deeply personal, seeking to tell stories that delve deeper into the drama of the human condition. Exploring good and evil, truth and beauty.

We’re here to talk about his newest film, SIGHT, starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen. SIGHT follows the inspiring true story of Ming Wang, an impoverished Chinese prodigy who flees Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. Drawing upon the grit and determination he gained from a turbulent cultural uprising in his youth, Dr. Ming Wang sets out to restore the sight of a blind orphan, while confronting his past.

Ladies and gentlemen, the must see film SIGHT, starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen is the story of Dr. Ming Wang’s journey of the Cultural Revolution in China to losing years of education, then through his hard work and tenacity, and a miracle from God. He attended and graduated with a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a doctorate degree at MIT in Laser Physics.

The film SIGHT, will inspire you and hopefully teach you that there is more to life than what you see, the past makes the present possible. And we can learn by putting the needs of others above our own and when we do that, miracle happen. #sightmovie #scaredarthouse #film #inspirational #visioncare #cinema #cinematography #cinemanews #angelstudios #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #drmingwang #havard #lasix #gregkinnear

Writer/director Nick Russell and writer/producer Nick Musgrove and their short film FAVOURITES (Australia).

It tells the story of two parents who are faced with an impossible decision when their family camping trip turns dire. This genre-busting comedic film has been selected from over 8000 entries for the prestigious Tribeca Festival in New York. This is the film’s third OSCAR-qualifying festival selection after Cleveland International Film Festival and Flickerfest in Sydney.

 Co-writer, director and producer Nick Russell is an award-winning actor who has starred on Australian and international screens for 26 years. Appearing in WENTWORTH, UTOPIA, and WINNERS & LOSERS, he also had the lead role in SIGNS, which won a Gold Lion Cannes award. Nick directed the beloved sketch comedy group THE PELOTON and their Hollywood television pilot DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY. 

 Co-writer Nick Musgrove wrote the International Emmy nominated WRONG KIND OF BLACK (ABC, Netflix) with Boori Monty Pryor. Nick has written for ABC’s SQUINTERS and all three seasons of Network Ten’s sitcom HOW TO STAY MARRIED. Nick is a Screen Australia ‘Enterprise People’ Award winner and dual Australian Writers Guild nominee. 

 Nick Russell and Nick Musgrove are the founders of Tandem Media - an Australian film and television production company, where they continue to write, direct and produce together. FAVOURITES is Tandem Media's first independent short film.

 Having only been on the festival circuit for a short time FAVOURITES has already been selected for 10 high profile film festivals including San Diego, Calgary, Riverside and Florence where it won ‘Best Comedy’. 

#shortfilm #shortfilms #favourites #decision #decisions #interview #filmbreakdown #filmdirector #filmmaker #filmmaking #screenplay #writer #screenwriter #australian #filmfestival #tribecafilmfestival #cinema #cinematography #filmproduction #antivenom 

Ladies and gentlemen, Nazi occupied Norway is the setting of this heart-stopping short film ELSA, based on true events that happened to many Norwegian women during this time.

Set in Oslo in 1945, this gripping tale explores a tense love triangle between a Norwegian civilian woman, her adoring neighbor and a German soldier. This compelling short is currently being developed into a feature film, which I can’t wait to see.

As a filmmaker, director Rebecca King was selected as 'Ten Female Filmmakers to Watch’ by Aesthetica for Primetime Network following her debut short ‘Contenders’. She was commissioned by the International Sápmi Film Institute to direct an episode called ‘A Home Truth’ for a miniseries in lockdown.

For theater, Rebecca directed ‘The Green Zone’ which was staged at the Furore Festival, Stuttgart Germany. As a script supervisor, she worked on Seasons one and two of the Emmy-winning HBO series ‘House of the Dragon’ and on Iain Softley’s ‘The Shepherd’ starring John Travolta. 

Lead actress and producer Nina Yndis has won numerous awards for her work. She was recently seen in the psychological thriller ‘The Box’ as well as ‘Mrs Sidhu Investigates’. Other credits include ‘Peaky Blinders’, ‘Call the Midwife’ and the hugely popular video game ‘Final Fantasy XVI’. She can be seen in the futuristic series ‘The Fortress’ starring Russel Tovey, the Norwegian drama ‘In the Name of Love’ and lent her voice to the film Baghead. As a producer, Nina created six short films and three music videos.

Both are here today to talk about their new short film, ELSA. A heart-stopping short based on true events that happened to many Norwegian women in Oslo in 1945, when Nazis occupied Norway.

#ELSA #director #filmdirector #shortfilm #shortfilms #actress #rebeccaking #ninayndis #peakyblinders #oslo #norway #germany #ww2 #film #filmmaking #filmmakers #cinema #drama #cinematography

Antonina Kerguelén Román, a writer and director originally from Colombia. She is currently the Creative Producer at AG Studios Colombia, where she works in the development and production of original international series and films.

Her new short film SALSA! Is set in Colombia, and tells the story of Margarita, a free-spirited woman in search of her identity when her path crosses with Liana’s, a deaf tourist, at a late-night salsa party.

The film stars Saray Nohemi as Margarita, who is also known for FLORES DEL OTRO PATIO which premiered at SXSW in 2023, and Isabelle Troup, a deaf Colombian-American first-time actress who had just completed a bike tour around the US raising funds for a deaf organization.

#shortfilm #salsa #columbia #film #cinema #LGBTQ #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriter #screenwriting #deaf #actor #actresss #cinematography #audiomixing

My guests today are Michael Perez-Lindsey and Rhett Lindsey about their new short film WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN.

Michael Perez-Lindsey's journey in the film industry began at the young age of 16 with an internship at Raleigh Studios Manhattan Beach (now MBS Studios), where he worked on productions such as THE OC and CSI: MIAMI. After earning his BA in Film and Electronic Arts at CSULB, Michael worked on PHANTOM starring Ed Harris.

He has since collaborated with top cinematographers as a DIT on productions like “HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS,” A24’s “THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE,” and popular TV shows including Showtime’s “THE L WORD: GENERATION Q,” “WITH LOVE” on Amazon Prime to name a few.

Rhett Lindsey, known for his role as TJ in the 20th Century Fox film BIG MOMMA’S: LIKE FATHER LIKE SON, is the founder and CEO of Siimee, a social impact tech company dedicated to reducing bias in recruiting and hiring. His work has been highlighted in The Washington Post, CNBC, and CBS News This Morning. Passionate about storytelling, Rhett will be pursuing his Master's in Creative Writing and Literature at Harvard’s Extension School in the Fall of 2024.

Ladies and gentlemen, this powerful drama delves into themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring impact of unresolved conflicts. It explores the complexities of male friendship and the courage required to face uncomfortable truths. As Max and Paul confront their past, they must also confront who they have become, and in doing so, they uncover the transformative power of honesty and reconciliation.

The brilliance of this film is in the story and in the dialogue. Award winning performances from each of the main characters. You will walk away remembering some of the lines in this film, and when you do, those words are going to penetrate your heart and your soul.

More importantly, when you see this film, you will be left changed for the better. You may have a hidden heaviness in your own life, and now you’ll see how forgiveness will care that heaviness away.

And that ladies and gentlemen, is what pure unadulterated cinema is all about. I can see this short film WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN as a major contender this award season.

#williseeyouagain #shortfilm #shortfilms #hollyshortsfilmfestival #hollyshorts #film #cinema #cinematography #screenwriter #screenwriting #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #hoseachandez #nichwechsler #annamariehorsford #LGBTQ #forgiveness #redemption #conflict #drama #selfawareness 

Lolita Milena, a paraplegic actress and author. Born in Siberia, she immigrated to the United States in 2002 as a toddler with her then foster family.

The fall of the same year through child abuse, Lolita was left permanently paralyzed. It was shortly after she was adopted by her current family.

Her introduction to the arts began in musical theatre at the early age of 6 years old. Having performed in 20 theatrical productions, she had turned to social media platforms to create content ranging from short skits to special effect makeup.

During her junior year of high school in 2017, Lolita Milena had taken on the challenge in writing a 50,000 word novel in only 30 days. Not only did she surpass the word count goal by 14,000, but did so in 20 days.

Then in 2017, she discovered TikTok, opening a new world of possibilities and opportunities. She had gained popularity on the platform by uploading short acting and comedic skit clips. She now has over 700,000 followers.

In 2019, she was discovered by her management through TikTok, who had assisted her into the industry; eventually booking the character, Jenna in Lionsgate and Buzzfeed's film, ”1UP".

And as Lolita lives by her motto, "Just because you have a disability, doesn't mean you can't follow your dreams.”

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#paraplegic #actress #disability #activist #model #author #cinema #film #influencer #tiktok #siberia #filmmaker #filmmaking #moviestar 

Award-winning film music composer John Koutselinis has composed high-quality film scores with notable collaborations such as Gary Kurtz (Star Wars IV & V), Brian Presley (The Great Alaskan Race), Harry & George Kirby (Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday),  Steve Stone (Entity), Danny Wilson (Nephilim), David Levy (Concept Designer - Avatar 2 & 3, The Rise of Skywalker), Richard Bazley (Disney, Warner Bros) and Mel Smith (Director of High Hills and Low Lifes, Radioland Murders - Story by George Lucas).

He has recently composed the score for the film 'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday' (Sony Entertainment - Scott Adkins, Ray Stevenson) by directors Harry & George Kirby and 'Hostile Territory' by writer/director Brian Presley (Brian Presley, Matt McCoy & Brad Leyland).

In addition, John has composed music for ‘The Great Alaskan Race’ by writer/director Brian Presley, also starring Henry Thomas (E.T., Legends of the Fall) and Treat Williams, among others (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album has been released by SONY MUSIC/MILAN).

He also composed the music for the films 'DEUS' with David O'Hara (The Departed, Harry Potter)  & Claudia Black (Farscape), 'Katherine of Alexandria' (Peter O’Toole, Steven Berkoff & Edward Fox), ‘Nephilim’ (John Savage - award-winning score, music performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra) and 'Centurion Resurrection' (Gary Kurtz -Producer, Richard Bazley - Director).

John has composed music for over 40 short films, including music for films by K&K Productions, which among others include Dragonball Z and The League of Legends, which have collectively generated over 15 Million views.    He is the recipient of 6 awards and several nominations, including nominations by the prestigious 'Jerry Goldsmith Awards'. In 2023,  John became part of the demonstration team at the world-class Virtual Instruments company 8DIO. He also won ‘Best Score’ for his work on the short films 'Beyond the Lake' (Simon Constantine - Director), and ‘Summerville’. In the same year, he completed the score for the feature film 'Sunlight' (Mark David -Director), and also composed the music for the short films ‘Summerville’ and ‘Moon Kontrol’ (Writer/Director David Levy - Concept Designer - Avatar 2 & 3, The Rise of Skywalker).    In addition, the Original Sound Track from the film 'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday' was released by MovieScore Media.  This year John has been attached to score the music for the film ‘Circle of 3s’  featuring Costas Mandylor (Saw IV, V & VI), and written by Mark Bruner, and Logan Riley Bruner (Stranger Things) and has also been attached to score the music for the motion picture ‘FATE’ by director Jonathan Baker.  #musiccomposer #musiccomposing #musiccomposition #music #songwriting #film #cinema #theater #theatre #orchestra #filmlovers #cinemalovers #musiclover #soundtrack #soundtracks 

Ladies and gentlemen, HAMDARDI is a thrilling masterpiece of a short film. It’s longer than most at 25 minutes, but every minute mattered. Ashley Tabatabai tells the story of Ethan, a bereaved immigration officer struggling with his role in the system after meeting a young Iranian brother and sister detained during the travel ban.

This short film has the feel of a high quality feature film. This film has the story, the acting, perfect casting and the cinematography is so good, nothing was missed. The camera  movements helped tell the story without a word being spoken. Sometimes when there are language barriers, the look upon one’s face or in one’s eyes tells the story, it brings a scene or a moment to life.

When one hears the phrase, “Trust the system”, if feels more like one has lost all control. No one will listen, because people today don’t treat each other like humans, just a file number.

We live in a world that is beyond borders, but those borders need to be bound by compassion.

writer/director/producer Ashley Tabatabai an award-winning international actor and filmmaker from a culturally diverse background. He has appeared in various series and independent films, including HBO’s AVENUE 5 and Netflix’s BANK OF DAVE 2: THE LOAN RANGER.

He produced, wrote and starred in the award-winning short film FALSIFIED which was long-listed for the 2018 Oscars.

#oscars #hamdardi #interview #film #filmbreakdown #writer #screenwriter #filmdirector #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmfestival #travelban #compassion #cinema #cinematography

Founder and former Chairman/CEO of Abrams Artists Agency, Harry Abrams, who always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment industry as a talent agent.

In 1958, he joined MCA Artists, which was then a talent agency. Started in the mailroom for forty dollars a week and quickly rose through the ranks.

He remained at MCA until 1962, it was at this time that Mr. Abrams and an MCA co-worker decided to start their own specialized talent agency named Abrams-Rubaloff & Associates in Los Angeles.

By 1977, Abrams-Rubaloff & Associates had risen to become the top talent agency of its kind throughout the country.

Mr. Abrams, being the driving force behind the agency, he and his partner went their separate ways and Mr. Abrams went onto form what we now know as Abrams Artists Agency.

He made unknown stars into superstars. Carl Weathers, Jaclyn Smith, Liam Neeson, Jason Alexander, Jennifer Lopez, William H. Macy, Sterling K. Brown, Michael B. Jordan, Chandra Wilson and so many others. We can literally name drop all day.

Mr. Abrams is here with his new book, LET’S DO LAUNCH: A HOLLYWOOD AGENT DISHES ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS AND CAREER TAKE OFF.

#hollywood #talentagent #jenniferlopez #carlweathers #jaclynsmith #michaelbjordan #chandrawilson #williamhmacy #sterlingkbrown #liamneesom #jasonalexander #seinfeld #hollywood #film #movies #commercials #TVshows #TVseries #charliesangels

Our guest today is the legendary acting coach and film director, and founder of the Creative Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, Michelle Danner.

 Her new film, “Miranda’s Victim,” has an all-star cast with Abigail Breslin, Luke Wilson, Ryan Phillippe, Andy Garcia and Donald Sutherland just to name a few.

The film tells the true story of Trish Weir played by Abigail Breslin, who was kidnapped and raped by Ernesto Miranda. Leading to the creation of the Miranda Rights.  

In the beginning, I mentioned that Michelle Danner is one of Hollywood’s top acting coaches and has worked privately with Salma Hayek, Gerard Butler, Seth MacFarlane, Penelope Cruz, and more. How’s that for A-list talent.

Michelle was a longtime student of legendary acting teachers like Stella Adler and Uta Hagen. Michelle’s eclectic approach (which she calls “The Golden Box”) allows actors the freedom to employ a wide variety of techniques. 

Ladies and gentlemen, the feature film, MIRANDA’S VICTIM is about the most famous rape case in American history - that led to one of the most influential Supreme Court decisions in the modern era. 

But few people know the real story behind the "Miranda Rights," and the profound suffering and bravery of one woman whose pursuit of justice changed America forever. 

Now from director Michelle Danner comes MIRANDA'S VICTIM, which tells the story of Patricia Weir, who as a teenager was kidnapped and raped by Ernesto Miranda as she returned home from her job.  It was the early 1960s, when rape victims were often shamed into silence and legal recourse seemed impossible, but Patricia bravely stood up and helped bring her assailant to justice. 

However, Ernesto Miranda was also considered a victim - of sloppy police work, and a failure by well-intentioned law enforcement officers to inform him of his legal rights. His case eventually gets to the Supreme Court, who order Miranda's release based on this now-critical technicality. 

MIRANDA’S VICTIM is a must-see film that is emotional and shows what one endures and how lawyers will twist the words of those who have been traumatized by sexual assault, and then verbally assault them on the stand.

Patricia Weir is a hero and if you have ever been a victim of sexual assault, call 1-800-656-4673, a 24/7 hotline. Don’t live in silence. Those who are victims of sexual assault feel like they are living with a death sentence of guilt, shame and in some cases personal blame. And you don’t have too, again call 1-800-656-4673 for help. #newmovie #newfilm #filmmaker #filmdirector #featurefilm #supremecourt #actor #lukewilson #ryanphilippe #abigailbreslin #donaldsutherland #courtdrama #drama #screenwriter #mirandarights 

My guest today is filmmaker Meredith Yinger along with her new documentary film SCARS UNSEEN. 

This film is a collaborative effort co-created and co-executive produced by Meredith along with cinematographer Natalie Perez and features interviews from survivors Maha Bodhi, Adrienne RoWon and Trish Steele, offering a poignant and empowering narrative that sheds light on the unseen scars of domestic violence.

Scars Unseen is an inspiring documentary highlights each individual’s experience involving domestic violence, focusing not on the grim details of their trauma, but rather on the tools and techniques that helped them to persevere on their healing journey.

Again, SCARS UNSEEN aims to illuminate the power of healing, de-stigmatize victimhood, and encourage open communication about the causes, treatment, and prevention of abuse. This documentary focuses on the resiliency of three phenomenal women and encourages us all to be more trauma informed. Scars Unseen is changing the conversation around domestic violence.

If you a victim of domestic violence right now, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233. As Trish Steele stated in the film, there is always a way out.

#scarsunseen #filmdocumentary #domesticviolence #womenempowerment #womenshealth #wellbeing #wellness #conversation #interviews #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #hotline 

My guests today are director Maria Gobetti, the director of the incredible film, Pie In The Sky. She has directed over 80 plays, including My Old Friends by Norman Sachs and Mel Mandel. Maria is the Director of the Gobetti-Ormeny Acting Studio, coaches at various major studios, and teaches at the New York Film Academy.

She worked as both director and coach at Hanna-Barbera. A member of the Directors’ Guild of America, she has directed for Disney, where she also coached The New Mickey Mouse Club Show.  Maria is a member of Women In Film and Women In Theatre. 

And Eric Ronn, the producer of acclaimed feature film Pie In The Sky has success in writing and producing multiple award-winning shorts and a play showcased at the Victory Theatre and collaborating with Jay Leno's Garage on the Hot Wheels Legends Tour.

Today, they are here to discuss their brilliant film Pie In The Sky, starring K Callan and Laurie O’Brien.

Ladies and gentlemen, At the heart of this film PIE IN THE SKY is Dory, a 65-year-old woman, and her vivacious 85-year-old mother, Margaret. The film unfolds on a significant day—Dory's birthday—as Margaret decides to bake an apple pie using a treasured family recipe. Through the simple act of baking, Margaret shares not only the secret to a perfect pie but also imparts the essence of a life well-lived. It’s a narrative rich in love, self-discovery, and the transformative power of family traditions.

Pie in the Sky is more than just a film; it's a celebration of togetherness, reflection, and the unspoken lessons learned in the warmth of a kitchen. It's a story that resonates with its audience, reminding us of all the priceless life lessons and unbreakable bonds that are often formed in the most ordinary of settings. #film #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproducer #cinematography #theatre #theater #actor #liveperformance #oneactplay #theatreplay

The main character in STOMACH IT, Joel (Jon Lee Richardson), fixates on objects left behind by the deceased such as a toy horse at an accidental shooting or a colorful toy at an overdose. Joel tries to detach by turning photos around, disposing of final meals, covering photos on mirrors, and covering personal objects like stuffed animals, but it doesn’t work. Joel has an incredibly difficult time trying to digest his trauma.

STOMACH IT explores what happens when a sensitive soul struggles to cope with experiencing trauma on a daily basis.

Emotions take residence within our physical selves, growing and rotting when not released, acting like a ticking time bomb. It asks the most fundamental of human questions: Do we have the guts to face our problems straight on or do we let them fester until they become something increasingly monstrous?

Peter Klausner has worked with his close friend/ longtime cinematographer, Emily Tapanes. Her credits include The Morning Show (Apple TV+), A Man on the Inside (Netflix), The Sex Lives of College Girls (Max).

And Peter also worked with his good friend/editor, Liam Molina. Whose credits include Fallout (Prime Video), Chief of War (Apple TV+), and The Mosquito Coast - Season 2 (Apple TV+).

Jon Lee Richardson is an actor known for his roles in BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F, BUG, and I MET MY MURDERER ONLINE. Jon is currently studying at The Groundlings and creates weekly sketch comedy content with his wife, Vanessa.

STOMACH IT is Peter Klausner’s fourth short film. A crime scene cleaner struggles with emotionally detaching from the deceased’s personal possessions. While on a late night job, he convinces himself a monstrous presence is toying with him. 

#crimescene #crimescenecleaner #drama #horror #mentalhealth #shortfilm #shortfilms #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriter #filmproduction #specialeffects #cinema #cinematography #truecrime

The first annual Coconut Grove Film Festival made its inaugural debut this past January of this year in the picturesque, historical neighborhood of Coconut Grove, Florida.

The festival was launched by the Voices Beyond Borders Art Foundation and conceptualized by our guests today, Latin filmmakers and Coconut Grove natives Felipe Torres Urso whose credits include (Frost/Nixon, Genius, Angels and Demons, Inferno) and Xavier Manrique whose credits include Who Invited Charlie? starring Jordana Brewster, Reid Scott and Adam Pally, has set a new standard in celebrating diverse storytelling and empowering filmmakers. 

A poignant moment at the festival was the retrospective screening and Q&A of Pele: Birth of a Legend, presented by producer Ivan Orlic. This event paid homage to Pele's legacy, especially meaningful a year after his passing, and highlighted the festival's dedication to honoring cinematic legends.

#filmfestival #film #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproduction #coconutgrove #latinamerica #latinamerican #hispanic #filmindustry 

Ladies and gentlemen, the short film ENDLING is told in a fictional documentary style, this charming film follows a documentary crew as they interview Richard (Dennis Dun), the man responsible for taking care of Pao Pao, the last surviving goldfish on earth.

I love short films like ENDLING. They don’t follow any rules and the level of creativity is off the charts fun and endearing. This film is so enjoyable to watch, because we all know it’s fiction without having to be dramatic, sad, gut-wrenching or make us feel heartbroken.

We can sit back and enjoy a film that just makes our day a little bit brighter, even if our day is lacking goldfish.

Kelly Yu is a Swedish-born, New Orleans raised, Chinese-American writer and director. Her work is driven by a deep fascination with finding humanity in the absurd, as well as exploring complex familial relationships and cultural identity often through an "east-meets-west" lens.

Her short films have screened at film festivals around the world, with her first short PLUM TOWN winning the Grand Jury Award at Boston Independent Film Festival, the NFFTY New Talent Award for 'Best Director Under 25.”

Her second short film ENDLING was executive produced by Emmy award winning actress Lena Waithe and premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. 

Kelly Yu tells a profound story of mortality in her absurdist new short film. Told in a fictional documentary style, this charming film follows a documentary crew as they interview Richard played by actor Dennis Dun, the man responsible for taking care of Pao Pao, the last surviving goldfish on Earth.

This incredible short film has qualified to be considered for the 2025 Oscars.

#oscars #interview #filmbreakdown #endling #goldfish #documentary #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #animation #cinema #cinematography #storytelling #emmyawards #tribeca #hollyshorts #filmfestival #shortfilms #shortfilm 

Rev. Paul Rasmussen, who is the Senior Minister at Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, and the producer of the Oscar-qualified film documentary Into the Spotlight.

 INTO THE SPOTLIGHT shares the backstories and journeys of adults with differing disabilities from the first call, offering them the part to stepping on stage. The film highlights the unique challenges and triumphs of the Spotlight Musical Theater program’s participants and provides an inspiring look at the power of the performing arts to bring people together, create meaningful connections, and inspire a community. 

 A heartfelt story of how a script, a stage, and a theater program composed of adults with disabilities celebrate their creativity, explore life’s complexities, and empower a community, in their own words and their own way.

Rev. Paul Rasmussen envisioned sharing the story of the Belong Disability programs from the perspective of the amazing teens and adults who are creating a newly inspired performance each year.

Let’s welcome our esteemed guest today, senior minister and film producer the Rev. Paul Rasmussen and their Oscar-qualified film Into The Spotlight to the show.

#filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdocumentary #documentary #specialneeds #disabilities #theater #ministry #filmdirector #oscars #cinema #cinmeatography #bondoncinema #screenwriting #actor 

Our guest today is photographer, entrepreneur and social activist Misan Harriman. One of the most widely-shared photographers of this age.

He is also the first black photographer in the 104 year history of British Vogue to shoot the cover of its September issue.

His strong reportage style and unique eye for narrative has captured the attention of editors and celebrities around the world. From documenting historic moments in history to photographing high profile celebrities, including Meghan Markle & Prince Harry, Angelia Jolie, Jay-Z, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Giorgio Armani and Rhianna to name a few. Misan is a photographer of extraordinary range.

Now, Misan Harriman is an Oscar nominated film director with his live action short film, THE AFTER at this year’s 96th Academy Awards.

The After is a gut-wrenching story about a man who grieves and who can’t seem to get over a tragic event that happened in his life.

#oscars #academyawards #davidoyelowo #princeharry #meghanmarkle #tomcruise #juliaroberts #rhianna #photographer #photography #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #screenwriting #filmproducer #shortfilm #drama #suspense #film #cinema #cinematography #movielover #filmlover #bondoncinema 

Ladies and gentlemen, LUKI AND THE LIGHTS is an animated short film with a message. A teaching tool to explain to children who’s parent or friend has ALS and what does it mean if someone has ALS.

LUKI & THE LIGHTS shares a charming and touching story of a robot named LUKi who is slowly starting to malfunction. But even with the struggles ahead, LUKi demonstrates unwavering resilience, painting a vivid portrait of what it means to truly live and the power to find light even in the darkest of times. This poignant animated short was made to raise awareness of ALS as well as to create a platform for children to understand what the disease is. It has qualified to be considered for the 2025 Oscars.

The story follows an active, charming, and upbeat robot named LUKi who enjoys hanging with friends. One day after work while playing soccer, Luki's arm begins to malfunction. After a trip to the doctor, LUKi is diagnosed with ALS.

Cinematically, the 3D animation is again off-the-charts fantastic and your eyes just want to absorb every detail in the animation. The movements are so fluid, the colors are incredible and more importantly it brings the explanation of ALS to both children and adults with ease.

Toby’s brilliance comes through by mimicking the exact movements or the lack thereof in those experiencing the beginning stages of ALS as well as the latter stages of the disease.

ALS is still a misunderstood disease and one in which we still don’t know what the cause it. It can strike people in the prime of their life as well affecting those in their senior years.

For more information, go to GlobalNeuroYCare.org for more information as well as ALS.org.

LUKI AND THE LIGHTS is Oscar-qualified and one film I am keeping my eye on when the shortlist is announced.

About Toby Cochran

He's an animator genius Toby Cochran and his Oscar-qualifying animated short film LUKI AND THE LIGHTS.

LUKI & THE LIGHTS shares a charming and touching story of a robot named LUKi who is slowly starting to malfunction. This poignant animated short was made to raise awareness of ALS as well as to create a platform for children to understand what the disease is.

LUKI & THE LIGHTS is inspired by the true story of Sascha Groen and her husband Anjo Snijders who was diagnosed with ALS. To date, the film has taken home twenty awards.

#animatedshortfilm #shortfilms #animation #animated #ALS #ALSawareness #health #wellness #cartoon #3Danimation #kidscartoon #oscars #academyawards 

Screen Actor Michael Emery has over 70 professional acting credits.

For nearly twenty years, Michael has worked steadily in film and television projects, including appearances on Monk, Shameless, Body of Proof opposite Dana Delany, and Blue Bloods portraying a thief who terrorizes a Latino family. He has also appeared in several popular soap operas such as Guiding Light, Days of Our Lives, One Life to Live, and As the World Turns as "Andy".

He showed his acting range in the award-winning film Randy's Canvas in the role of Henry, the older brother of Randy, a young autistic artist.

Michael co-starred with acting great William Sadler in the feature film The Historian, followed by a guest-star role on the hit television series Shameless where he played the role of 'Bruce', the boyfriend of Harry Hamlin's character "Ned". Next, he was cast a recurring role on Season 3 of the Amazon series, Sneaky Pete, which is a great series if you haven’t seen it yet.

Most recently, Michael played the role of Jason Johnson in the Lionsgate horror film Room 9 written and directed by Thomas Walton. He next appeared as "Travis" in a leading role with actor Kevin Spacey in the psychological thriller film Peter Five Eight. Michael worked as a top of show Guest Star on the hit ABC Primetime series, Station 19 where played the role of Greg.

Michael guest starred on the CBS top-rated series, The Equalizer as the villain, Xavier Mannis. Michael was also the lead character in the Nate Dushku thriller, Birder as Kristian Brooks. Birder was written by Ami Lourie. And there’s more!

#actor #actorlife #actingclass #actingcoach #film #featurefilm #KevinSpacey #movies #cinema #acting #televisionshow #televisionseries #sneakypete #station19 #theequalizer #moviestar #celebritynews 

As CEO, set streaming revenue records working with Warners, Magnolia, and hundreds of indie filmmakers; built the then-largest network of influencer media promoters; built consumer streaming experiences that powered ESPN, DirecTV, EA, Blizzard. Raised over $100M from Goldman Sachs, Greycroft, TVC, Kickstart, others. A Managing Partner of six-time Tony-winning Broadway Producer 42nd.club (Moulin Rouge!, Hadestown, Beetlejuice). Built Radiate Media to a 50x revenue increase, operating over 1,500 TV, radio, and newspaper properties, then sold to GTN.

He is founder of MAST media accelerator, whose first animated film Ninety-five Senses is critically-acclaimed, and is Oscar-nominated for 2024. This animated short film marks Jared and Jerusha Hess' first foray into animation. How’s that for the creators of Napoleon Dynamite?

Ladies and gentlemen, the beauty of this film Ninety-Five Senses cannot be overlooked, Academy members this deserves your vote. As for my viewers and listeners, don’t ignore the power of your five senses. Look up and see passed your smartphone. Walk in the forest or a garden and smell nature. Give a gentle touch to someone who needs some encouragement and there is a culinary world out there waiting on you to explore. #oscars #academyawards #animation #filmproducer #mastprogram #filmmaker #filmmaking #cinematography #screenwriting #Utah #napoleondynamite #boneoncinema #wardwbond #film #movies

MAURICIO MARTÍNEZ, an Emmy-winning actor and Broadway star, and recording artist whose work spans film, television, albums, concerts, plays, and musicals.

He made his Broadway debut playing Cuban hit maker and producer 'Emilio Estefan' in On Your Feet! The Story Of Emilio & Gloria Estefan on Broadway and its first National Tour.

 

Mauricio, a household name in Mexico & Latin America, can also be seen in two seasons of NBC Universo's original Emmy Winning TV series El Vato on Netflix.

Mauricio released his newest album, Live in NYC, a collection of iconic show tunes.

Live From NYC is his first Live album, produced by Robbie Rozelle from Mauricio’s live performance at 54 Below.

#Broadway #theatre #theater #musical #musicals #singer #newalbum #television #Emmywinner #Emmy #EmilioEstefan #GloriaEstefan #NYC #Mexico #LatinAmerica #Netflix #NBC 

Pitof (Comar) started his career in 1976 as photographer, assistant director and editor for films and commercials. He then branched out into musical scoring, software design and graphic design for television, music videos and commercials.

He is a pioneer of digital imaging in France, Pitof made his debut in visual effects in 1986. And a co-founder of Duran Duboi the digital post production company leader in France.

Pitof then achieved the first French software for digital visual effects used in feature films.

In 1994, Pitof won the Technical Grand Prize for visual effects at the Cannes Film Festival for his work in "Dead Tired".

He went on to direct commercials and short films, most notably the award winning " A Tribute to Jessie Owens and Carl Lewis” in 1996.

A year later he took on the role of second unit director for Jean-Pierre Jeune’'s "Alien: Resurrection".

In 2001, "Vidocq", starring Gerard Depardieu, premiered in France. It was Pitof's feature film directorial debut and the first feature film ever made in High Definition.

And this year marks the 20th anniversary of the film "Catwoman" for Warner Brothers, starring Halle Berry and Sharon Stone.

#specialeffects #AI #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #france #visualeffects #catwoman #dccomics #halleberry #sharonstone #batman #olympics #cinema #frenchcinema #cinematography #alien #cannesfilmfestival 

Karen Bryson's newest short film, Monochromatic is her directorial debut. Monochromatic is a very powerful film in which we are taken on a journey to walk in the shoes of a little girl and her mother during the late 1970s. Watching innocence fade as racism takes its toll.

Actress/director Karen Bryson multi-award winning career spans over 25 years, across various multi-media platforms, both in front of the camera and more recently behind it. Karen was awarded an MBE in 2017 for her Services to Drama.

She is best known for playing Avril Powell, in the critically acclaimed drama Shameless. Her recent acting projects include series regular in award winning Nordic drama White Wall, Black Narcissus on BBC and FX US, independent feature film REAL, and also portrayed Elinor Stone in Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO MAX. 

Ladies and gentlemen, Karen Bryson’s cinematic short film MONOCHROMATIC is about the inescapable moment a six year old girl realizes the world operates with bias when it comes to the color of her skin. We're all born equal....then life happens.

Karen Bryson is a visionary filmmaker. Bringing truth in her film MONOCHROMATIC that I pray opens your eyes and opens your heart to change.

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Writer/producer Michael Bickel and producer Todd Feldman and the animated short film NATE & JOHN.

Writer/Producer Michael Bickel's new animated short film, NATE & JOHN is more than just a story—it's a labor of love that has consumed his creative spirit for the past fifteen years. With Nate & John, Michael aims to touch the hearts of audiences worldwide, offering a poignant reminder of the power of human connection and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Producer Todd Feldman has been a successful entrepreneur across multiple industries. Through his management/production company, The Feldman Co., Todd has produced films and packaged and set several television shows at various broadcast and streaming outlets.

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Vincent René-Lortie, a Canadian film director and screenwriter known for his grounded, dreamlike narratives. His work is a testament to purposeful and deeply personal storytelling, intended to make his audience reflect on themes such as mental health and childhood.

In an ode to the memory of Marc-Antoine Bernier, Director Vincent René-Lortie’s delicately depicted tale of a young man yearning for his freedom has had a very a successful Festival Season, including winning Best Live Action Short Film at Chicago Children’s Film Festival and Rendezvous Québec Cinéma.

The film won the Special Jury Prize at the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival and has since garnered several international accolades.

Inspired by a true story, the short film INVINCIBLE recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.

#Oscars #AcademyAwards #shortfilm #filmdirector #filmmaker #filmmaking #mentalhealth #suicideawareness #cinematography #cinema #filmlover #filmfestival #ClermontFerrand #Canada #Quebec #screenwriter 

Tonya Pinkins is a Tony Award winning actress/singer who has starred in nine Broadway shows

including the original CAROLINE OR CHANGE. She has won or been nominated for nearly every award there is in the American theater. She is a Fulbright Specialist.

In addition to being an actress and author, Tonya is a playwright, director and educator.

Tonya wrote the essay WHY I AM FED UP WITH PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM FROM BLACK AND WHITE THEATER MAKERS has been made required reading at universities including Yale School of Drama.

She starred in 245 episodes of the soap opera ALL MY CHILDREN. Also starred in 24 with Kiefer Sutherland, Gotham, Scandal, Fear the Walking Dead, and Madam Secretary.

She played Alma Carthan, Emmett Till’s grandmother in ABC/HULU’s WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT.

Tonya plays Mrs. Marie Willis on the hit show from BET, SISTAS which you can catch right now on BET.

Her Award Winning Film RED PILL from 2021 has already been translated into Spanish, Catalonian, Russian and Greek.

#film #playwright #BETplus #tylerperry #sistas #broadway #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #author #televisionshow #televisionseries #movies #actor #acting #auditions 

Jack Cook, a writer/director and is a founder of the entertainment studio Illusion Islands.

Jack Cook began his entertainment career in the 1990s as an actor and in the early 2000’s he moved to New York City and attended The New Actors Workshop.

Upon graduation, he began auditioning and joined the American Federation of Television and Radio Arts (AFTRA).

Then it was off to Hollywood in 2011. He started from the bottom up in the entertainment industry and eventually started booking principal roles. Jack has been seen on television shows and TV movies such as Cinnamon Girl, Let's Big Happy, Pretend Time and more.

Now his focus on directing, his first film, The Private Eye, starring Matt Rife, Eric Roberts, and Clare Grant.

#film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #featurefilm #screenwriter #filmnoir #movielover #filmlover #cinema #cinematography

Lochlainn McKenna, a multi-award winning writer and director from Cork City, has directed music videos for bands such as Westlife and Keane. Two For the Road won the RTÉ Francis McManus Short Story competition before it was made into a short film with its original title Guinness & Coke.

His short film Two For The Road is the story of a father and son enjoying their weekend together despite the father, played by Steve Wall, letting the pub derail their time together.

Set in 1990s Ireland, Two For the Road has qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award after winning Best Drama Short at the Oscar-qualifying Galway Film Festival.

#shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #oscars #filmfestival #academyawards #cinema #cinematography #screenwriter #screenwriting #film #filmlovers #kodakfilm 

The Discussion and The Breakdown of the Short Film SUZIE with Jimmy Dean and Ash Horne

Jimmy Dean is an Award-winning Director whose short films have screened at International Film Festivals. His latest film Suzie, starring BAFTA-nomiee Helen Behan, premiered at the 36th Galway Film Fleadh and was a Vimeo Staff Pick.

His previous film V,, had its World Premiere at the BFI London Film Festival and was a Vimeo Staff Pick. His graduation film Offside was awarded the XX Award for Best Female Representation at Underwire Film Festival and selected by Into Film and the British Council to be screened in schools nationwide.

He is currently developing his debut feature film with the BFI.

And next is Ash Horne, who is an Award-winning Producer and former Creative Director at the Academy Award-winning Slick Films who kick-started his career with two seasons of his musical comedy sitcom ‘The Midnight Beast’ on E4, produced by Warp Films.

His slate of films for 2024 includes the BIFA-qualifying ‘Manmade’ with Lowkey Films directed by Plum Stupple-Harris, starring Harry Gilby, the BAFTA-qualifying and Vimeo Staff Pick ‘Suzie’ with Slick Films and is an Executive Producer on Joe Weiland’s ‘Marion’ with (OB42 x Solab Pictures).

Today, they are here to discuss their moving short film SUZIE.

#shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproducer #actor #london #cinema #cinematography #filmfestival #theater #divorce #grief #BAFTA #film #movies 

Julia Verdin is an award-winning movie director/producer and for over 30 years, she has produced a stunning array of critically acclaimed full-length feature films. 

 Some of her films include The Merchant of Venice, starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons; 2 Jacks, starring Jacqueline Bisset and Danny Huston. She’s worked closely with other stars including William Hurt, James Spader and Jeff Daniels just to name a few. 

 She also has a passion for helping to change the world, which caused her to form her non-profit Artists For Change, where she produces, directs and writes social impact films.  

Julia’s current film MAYA, raises awareness on key social issues such as the negative effectives of domestic violence in the home, dangers of alcoholism, child abuse and child trafficking.

Let’s welcome award-winning movie producer, director and screenwriter, Julia Verdin and her film MAYA to the show.

#filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproducer #screenwriter #featurefilm #suspense #thriller #drama #screenwriter #screenwriting #movies #film #movielover #filmlover #socialimpact #socialissues 

The legendary award-winning producer, director, Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee, Steve Binder.

Steve has written, produced, and directed dozens of television shows and TV specials. It was his creative and visionary talents that ushered in new ways to entertain television audiences across the globe.

Steve Binder was a hidden talent working in the mailroom, until one man placed him in the director’s chair.

And at the time with no experience. But that soon changed, and with each year he was making television as well as music history.

He was influential in creating programming with racially and ethnically diverse casts, and broke the color barrier long before Norman Lear ever did.

The Los Angeles Times called Steve Binder’s first feature film, The T.A.M.I. Show, “the greatest of all rock and roll films.” From there it was Hullabaloo, to the famed Petula Clark TV Special with the ‘touch’ seen around the world.

He directed Diana Ross’ iconic concert in Central Park. Steve Binder is so talented, I believe he cued up the thunderstorm during her first set, that is still talked about today. The man knows how to get an audience’s attention with lighting, and maybe with lightening.

In 1968, lightening struck in the most mysterious of ways. He conceived, directed, and produced ELVIS, The ’68 TV Special for NBC. Elvis fans give sole credit to Steve Binder for saving and resurrecting Elvis’ career beginning on December 3rd, 1968 when 42% of US households tuning in, to watch Elvis regain his magic, and keep the crown as the King of Rock and Roll. 

It is now my honor to welcome a gentleman that can only be described as a legend, an icon, a ground-breaking visionary who made stars into superstars and paved the way for today’s television shows and more.

The incomparable Steve Binder! 

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Writer-director Richard Bakewell, a veteran cinematographer and television camera operator who has worked with major media figures like Gordon Ramsay, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Wahlberg and on noted television docu-series Cops, Last Chance U, and Cheer.

His new feature film ROSWELL DELIRIUM is a response to both his own journey back from PTSD and the global response to the 2020 pandemic. 

Set in the 1980s, ROSWELL DELIRIUM connects aliens, the Cold War, and historical tragedy in an intimate and moving coming-of-age drama as it turns back the clock and revisits the 1980s from the perspective of a young woman who believes she has contacted aliens who can help cure the after effects of a nuclear disaster.  

ROSWELL DELIRIUM brings the elements of aliens, UFOs, Area 51, nuclear war together for a suspense drama that the audience will live along with the characters.

#scifimovie #aliens #UFO #scifi #newfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirection #filmcasting #filmproduction #1980s #thebreakfastclub #familymatters #diehard #factsoflife #spaceship

My guest today is filmmaker Phil Allocco, a feature film and commercial writer/director. His work has garnered over 60 awards and nominations.

He was one of the short-listed directors picked by Steven Spielberg from a world-wide search of over 12,000 directors for his US TV series ‘On the Lot’ for FOX TV.

His feature film ‘The Truth About Lies,’ won 14 awards at festivals including "The Best Of Fest" at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

His new feature film, 5lbs of Pressure is a gripping action-thriller, Adam played by Luke Evans, is an ex-con back in his old neighborhood after serving a 16-year stretch for murder, walks a rocky path of forgiveness toward the son who grew up without him, while the bitter, volatile brother of the youth he killed looms in the background.

Meanwhile, Mike played by Rory Culkin, sick of doing the bidding of his drug-dealing uncle played by Alex Pettyfer, is desperate to leave his sordid life behind. When Adam and Mike’s paths converge, inescapable destiny will give way to violence…and a final, fleeting shot at redemption.  #filmmaker #filmmaking #cinematography #cinema #filmdirector #screenwriting #film #actinglessons #actorslife #movieplot #moviebreakdown #lionsgate #featurefilm #lukeevans #roryculkin #moviedrama #suspensethrillers #storytelling