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In this episode, host Eden Caceda chats with body-positive ambassador turned documentarian Taryn Brumfitt on her first viral sensation, her move from book writing into film and her newest project Embrace Kids. Then Eden talks with acclaimed director and writer Jessica M. Thompson on her progression from editor to filmmaker, the success of her debut film at SXSW and her challenging post-production process on her new film The Invitation.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda chats with writer and director Tyler Atkins on how he first got into directing, adapting his short film for his debut feature Bosch & Rockit and how he filmed in Byron Bay during the pandemic. Then Eden talks with Irish rising star Colm Bairead on adapting and directing his new film The Quiet Girl and how the film festival journey has been.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to remember Olivia Newton-John, the drama of the upcoming Batgirl's non-release and Working Girl getting a remake courtesy of...Selena Gomez Plus hear James' recommendation for the week. Then Eden chats with Australian director and writer Mark Hartley on how documentaries on Ozploitation, casting during the pandemic and his new film The Girl At The Window.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda chats with director Macario De Souza on his debut documentary Bra Boys, the lessons he learnt from Russell Crowe and how he moved from doco to narrative feature with his newest music film Six Festivals. Then Eden talks with creature feature king Andrew Traucki about his animal thrillers, his long days filming in the water and why he produced a sequel to his 2010 classic in 2022 with The Reef: Stalked.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to talk about the loss of David Warner, the latest Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer and Peter Dinklage joining the new Hunger Games prequel. Plus hear James' recommendation for the week. Then Eden chats with Australian director and writer Ben Lewin on how he quit being barrister to study film, finding recognition in Hollywood after The Sessions with Helen Hunt and directing his new opera-based comedy drama Falling for Figaro.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to talk about Elvis becoming the 10th highest grossing Australian films of all time, new Stranger Things film and TV news and a new Amy Winehouse biopic coming up. Plus hear James' recommendation for the week. Then Eden chats with Australian director and writer Richard Gray in his new American Western The Murder at Yellowstone City, moving to Montana and opening a film ranch for new productions.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to talk about the first trailer of Blonde with Ana de Armas, the new Lord of the Rings animated film and Joker 2 set to star Lady Gaga as a musical(?!) Plus hear James' recommendation for the week. Then Eden chats with Australian actor Luke Bracey about his start as an actor, moving to the US, unforgettable career moment, and how he came home to film Baz Luhrmann's Elvis and Interceptor for Netflix.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda chats with series director and producer of unscripted television Cian O’Clery on his time in reality TV and co-creating Netflix phenomenon Love On The Spectrum. Then Eden talks with Anthony O’Connor, screenwriter of Angst and Redd Inc., about working as a script doctor and his new project, the novel Straya.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by comedian and film head Gen Fricker to talk about Maggie Beer’s trip to Italy coming to the screen, Frank Ocean’s new project with A24 and Bong Joon-Ho casting an Aussie in his new space flick. Plus hear Gen’s recommendation for the week. Then Eden chats with former marine and documentarian Emile Ghesson on filming in conflict zones across the world, his latest project in Ukraine, the anguish of capturing violent footage and how he elevates voices in his latest film 45 Days: The Fight for a Nation, to be screened at the Armenian Film Festival.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to talk about the new Australian productions commissioned by Disney+ in Australia and Ocean's Eleven and A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen being rebooted. Plus hear about James' weekly recommendation. Then Eden chats with Western Australian writer and director Renee Webster on her TVC career, how she filmed during the pandemic and created a sexy and meaningful story in How To Please A Woman.

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by the Gold Coast Film Festival. With over 100+ films, events and panels taking over the Gold Coast there is something for everyone. Grab tickets here: https://www.gcfilmfestival.com/ In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to talk about the Cannes Film Festival lineup, a plagiarism accusation in the industry and Nancy Meyers back in the director's chair at Netflix. Plus hear about James' weekly recommendation. Then Eden chats with co-directors Alastair Fothergill OBE and Jeff Wilson about their careers as nature documentarians, the newest tech helping them capture incredible scenes and their newest film Polar Bear on Disney+.

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by the Gold Coast Film Festival. With over 100+ films, events and panels taking over the Gold Coast there is something for everyone. Grab tickets here: https://www.gcfilmfestival.com/ In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to talk The Crow remake gaining steam, Bruce Willis retiring from his film career and the very real prospect of Will Smith getting his Oscar taken from him. Plus hear about James' weekly recommendation. Then Eden chats with Australian actress Olivia Stambouliah on her role as Voula in Packed to the Rafters, moving to Hollywood, being cast in The Walking Dead and the scariest part about being on the set of Michael Bay's new action film Ambulance.

In this special episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic and extraordinaire CJ Johnson to review and discuss the biggest moments of the 94th Academy Awards. From the shock wins, the speeches that soared and the fan favourite moments, to the boring bits, the flops and the unforgettable slap heard across the world as Will Smith took on Chris Rock on Hollywood’s night of nights.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to talk about the writer drama facing Crazy Rich Asians, Rachel Zegler not being invited to the Oscars and what Samuel L Jackson will say in his acceptance speech. Plus hear about James' weekly recommendation. Then Eden chats with Indigenous filmmaker Ivan Sen about becoming a screenwriter and director, learning special effects off Youtube, turning Mystery Road into a TV series and his newest film Loveland, starring Ryan Kwanten and Hugo Weaving, filmed in five locations in under thirty days.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to remember the late, great William Hurt, a Billy Joel biopic without using the words "Billy Joel" and Jack Harlow's newest and first film role confirmed. Plus hear about James' weekly recommendation. Then Eden chats with director and documentarian Bentley Dean on his Oscar nomination for Tanna, the ethics of being a documentarian and his newest film Facing Monsters.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to discuss new Australian productions Boy Swallows Universe and Bali 2002, the latest info on the Madonna film auditions and Avatar finally hitting our screens in 2022!? Plus hear about James' weekly recommendation. Then Eden chats with actor and director Michael Budd on being a stand in for Laurence Fishburne, his role in the Matrix series, international stage and screen work and his newest film Ruby’s Choice.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to discuss the newly announced Aziz Ansari project with Bill Murray, on-set drama on Mad Max: Fury Road and the newly announced Oscars hosts. Plus hear about James' weekly recommendation. Then Eden chats with Australia's heartthrob David Wenham on his long film career, being noticed on the street, 'the biggest seismic shift' he's seen in the industry and his new position as patron of the 2022 French Film Festival.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to discuss the Australian contingent at South by Southwest Festival in the US, the newest Elvis trailer and the latest film news. Plus hear about James' weekly recommendation. Then Eden talks with director Damien Power about his latest film No Exit, filming during the pandemic, and his advice for aspiring directors.

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to discuss Cate Blanchett's newest film production in Australia, Oscar nominations and snubs, and if anyone outside the film industry should care about who wins Best Picture at all. Plus hear about James' weekly recommendation. Then Eden talks with award-winning cinematographer Donald McAlpine on his 30+ year career, his Oscar nomination, the nicest person he's worked with in the industry, and his newest film A Stitch In Time.

On our first episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to discuss Apple’s legal saga with an unreleased Ukraine production, Netflix's planned 2022 releases including Knives Out 2, Emerald Fennell's newest film. Plus hear James' weekly recommendation and Eden reviews Death On The Nile. Then Eden chats with OpenAir Cinema founder Rob Bryant about the festival’s 25th anniversary, his unforgettable moment with a streaker, the indie films featured this season and he reveals his favourite Aussie film.