Film Flock Podcast

In this episode, we are chatting with quite the modern-day Renaissance Man. The abbreviated list of titles for him includes Actor, Writer, Director, Editor, Cinematographer, and Author. His most recent work includes "Anya" a film about a failed Russian spy attempting to redeem herself before the end of her life. As well as a film currently in post-production called THREE NINETY-FIVE, a sci-fi short film shot with the help of a single crewperson along a world-famous California highway. He is also a writer and the Senior Story Editor for the new podcast My Dark Path, which tells strange but true stories from history, science, and the unknown.

In this episode of Returning to the Flock, we sat down with festival alum Chris Caso, who has been with the festival since 2018. We talk to him about his work as a freelance Videographer in the Greater New York City Area and how his job as Producer and Social Media Manager for Oops The Podcast is going during the pandemic.

In this episode, we chatted with director/writer/ producer Riley Sugars. An aspiring young filmmaker from Melbourne, Australia with extensive knowledge about film, TV, and entertainment. His most recent work includes the festival award-winning short "Rabbits." A film set in late 1960's Australia, about a man and his father's constant overbearing parenting diverting both of their futures.

In this episode, we're joined again with festival alumni Alyssa Marley, who has been with the festival since 2017. Last time, we chatted about her job as a Producer for Bridge Street. A morning talk show on NewsChannel 9 WSYR in Syracuse, New York. This time we are diving into her new up-and-coming Youtube channel and what it means to be a YouTuber!

In this episode, we are chatting with festival alum Alyssa Marley, who has been with the festival since 2017. She is a Producer for Bridge Street. A Morning talk show at NewsChannel 9 WSYR in Syracuse, New York, as well as an up-and-coming Youtuber!

In this episode, we have two amazing guests Caroline Macfarlane and Jane Marx. Caroline is the director of Falling Forward, a documentary about Jane Marx which quickly turns into a quirky coming of age story and a personal portrait of intergenerational friendship and grief. A film that is a testament to the healing power of creativity, humor, grit, and determination in the face of loss.

In this episode of Returning to the Flock we are chatting with festival alum John Swedin, who has been with the festival since 2018. He also is the host, creator, and producer of a funky new podcast called Crambambajam. Which is a place for artists to JAM, CRAM, and possibly BAM. A unique podcast where you’ll get to meet, hear, support, and enjoy musicians

Welcome to our inaugural episode of In The Creators Chair!! Where we sit down with different types of creators within the media field and discuss their career and get the 411 on everything you’d want to know about them. Today, Maddy and Nolan are chatting with Meagan Shepherd, who works at A24 in their Digital Distribution department. She is also a Digital Artist with content on Redbubble and Society6!

Welcome to another episode of The Project Plug! Where members of Blackbird Film Festival's BirdNest get 2 minutes to plug a project of theirs! Today we have Alex Salsberg, talking about his upcoming animated pilot “The Hub.”

In our inaugural Returning To The Nest episode, we are chatting with Blackbird Film festival alumni Audra Hopkins, who has been with the festival since 2017. She is a Social Media manager and community manager at Desert Door. She also is a Freelance Photographer that Specializes in portrait, concert, product, and lifestyle work down in Austin, TX.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of “The Project Plug”! Where members of Blackbird Film Festivals Birdnest get 2 min to plug a project of theirs! Today I have Nicholas Thurkettle, Talking about his podcast “My Dark Path.”

We sat down with acclaimed Actor / Producer / Director/ Singer Daniel David Stewart. Best known for For All Mankind, The Fugitive, Catch-22, and Silk Road. To talk about one of his films, Blow Out, the story of a woman finding a seemingly innocent balloon outside her front door, brings it inside and things get weird.

In our sneak peek episode of season 2 for the Blackbird Film Podcast. We chatted with Executive Director, Sam Avery, to get you all of the juicy details about the upcoming film festival. As well as announce some exciting new things for the podcast.

In the season one finale of The Blackbird Film Podcast, we chatted with director, writer, and producer; David Schumann. He has lived in Los Angeles and worked as a movie trailer editor while working for some top trailer companies. Cutting trailers and tv spots for movies like GRAVITY, AMERICAN SNIPER, STAR TREK. Also, many of the Marvel movies such as CAPTAIN AMERICA, THE AVENGERS, and DOCTOR STRANGE. His debut film, “Blind Date” won the Audience Choice award for the Stranger Danger block at Blackbird’s 2020 festival. An action/ thriller/ comedy about the first date between “Nick” and “Gloria” taking an unexpected turn when Nick begins to suspect that their lives could be in danger. 

In this episode, we chatted with director, writer, and producer, Jesse D. Turk. His passion for telling stories from lesser-seen perspectives especially in terms of representing the LGBTQ+ Community in unexpected and dynamic ways is shining a spotlight on relationship challenges/misconceptions within the LGBTQ+ community. His most recent work includes the festival award-winning short "Holding" a dark comedy about two people who are put on hold by a suicide hotline, and a new contender and award-winner currently on the film festival circuit. "The Takeback" a drama about a gay man who steals from his one-night stands to cope with his vulnerability.

In this episode, Jake and Andy review David Fincher's new film, Mank. The tale of Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of "Citizen Kane."

In this episode, Mitch shares some exciting podcast news. We also sat down with the director of Last Knight Standing, Neil Needleman, to talk about his film and what inspires him to create his films as well as his colorful artwork.

Jake and Andy look back on their favorite films of Novembers past.

On a very special episode of The Blackbird Film Podcast we sat down with writer, producer, and director Christina Raia! The recipient of the 2020 Black Feather award.

The gang gets into the spooky spirit and talks about their favorite horror films. Did your favorites make the list?

We sat down with acclaimed Writer/Producer/Director, John Gray, best known for Reckless, White Irish Drinkers, Helter Skelter, and Ghost Whisperer. To talk about one of his more recent films, Extra Innings, the story of a reporter who interviews a major league baseball manager in an attempt to uncover secrets.

We sat down with Cloe King to talk about her film Cortaca: The Road to Metlife, as well as the challenges she faces as a college student in the Covid-19 era. Also, Mitch and Nolan discuss their favorite sports movies of all time. Did yours make the cut?

We sat down with the Co-Producers of The Keeper. A film about two people who meet at a speed dating event. A lonely widow yearning for connection and a lover of art in search of perfection.

In our inaugural episode of the Blackbird Film Podcast. We chatted with Executive Director, Sam Avery, to get you all of the juicy details about the upcoming Sunset Cinema event. As well as introduce you to our amazing podcast hosts.