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Room Tone The Radio Show takes fillm's community to your ears and celebrates the craft weekly with new guests, stories and events!

Ruggero Romano


    • Oct 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 162 EPISODES


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    Film Festival Strategy for Independent Filmmakers - with Sean Farnel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 66:44


    Sean Farnel is a film festival strategist, consultant and programmer. Throughout the many years of involvement with Hot Docs, TIFF, NFB, TeleFilm, FilmFreeway and the Documentary Organization of Canada has collected deep knowledge and awareness about the process: tune in to see film festivals the way he does. @movies.move.us @ruggero_romano

    Making Oscar-Nominated Documentary “Do Not Split” - with Anders Hammer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 86:32


    Tune in for an insightful conversation with the inspiring documentary filmmaker and journalist Anders Hammer. His Oscar-Nominated documentary “Do Not Split” stands out as a moving, meaningful film that sheds light on the Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong. In this in-depth interview, Anders takes us through the process of filming on location, shares his past relevant experience as a journalist, and elaborates on much more about the making of “Do Not Split”. @andersshammer @movies.move.us @ruggero_romano @fieldofvision

    Creating Worlds for Meaningful Storytelling - with Lorne Lanning (Oddworld)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 150:42


    Creator of Oddworld, Lorne Lanning, joins for a deep, insightful, inspiring conversation about creating worlds for meaningful storytelling. His acclaimed series of video-games in the Oddworld universe have impacted generations and audiences all around the world, shaping imaginary, complex and relatable worlds for global appeal and success. Dive in and learn from the master himself. @oddworldinc www.oddworld.com @movies.move.us www.moviesmoveus.com

    The Future of Film Financing: Crypto & NFTs in Film - with James Pratt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 48:02


    Curious about the future of film financing? Charismatic James Pratt shines light on decentralized film financing and NFTs for independent filmmakers through the work and platform of forward-looking Mogul Productions. Tune in for a real treat. James Pratt: @james_pratt7 Mogul Productions: @mogulproductions www.mogulproductions.com Movies Move Us: @movies.move.us Ruggero Romano: @ruggero_romano

    Depicting Homelessness in Documentary Films — with Michael Del Monte (His Name Is Ray)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 58:18


    Talented documentary filmmaker Michael Del Monte premieres his film “His Name is Ray” at Hot Docs, taking the audience through an immersive, cinematic journey in the shoes of Ray, a habitual panhandler located on the outskirts of Toronto. Tune in to find out about his filmmaking process, tips, and philosophy behind his craft. Michael Del Monte: www.mfilms.ca @michaeldelmonte Watch His Name is Ray: www.hotdocs.ca Movies Move Us: www.moviesmoveus.com @movies.move.us Ruggero: @ruggero_romano

    Podcast Rebranding! — w/ Ruggero Romano

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 2:38


    From Room Tone The Radio Show to Movies Move Us! Tune in and find ut what this means… www.moviesmoveus.com @movies.move.us Ruggero: @ruggero_romano

    ROOM TONE Take 78 (Andrew Williamson & Anthony Truong Swan / Good Pitch Vancouver)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 59:58


    Good Pitch Vancouver is back for a second edition of impact, film-driven social innovation! More about this phenomenal initiative and the work of NPO Story Money Impact in this conversation with Outreach Director Anthony Truong Swan and Film Producer (Crazy 8s Founder) Andrew Williamson: an incredible combo of charismatic, inspiring community leaders!

    ROOM TONE Take 78 (Andrew Williamson & Anthony Truong Swan / Good Pitch Vancouver)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 59:58


    Good Pitch Vancouver is back for a second edition of impact, film-driven social innovation! More about this phenomenal initiative and the work of NPO Story Money Impact in this conversation with Outreach Director Anthony Truong Swan and Film Producer (Crazy 8s Founder) Andrew Williamson: an incredible combo of charismatic, inspiring community leaders!

    ROOM TONE Take 77 (Pietro Sammarco / VIVO Media Arts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 57:40


    Education Coordinator at VIVO Media Arts Pietro Sammarco joins for a wonderful hour dedicated to film, community engagement and workshop driven storytelling! Catch 2 Italian noses chit chat about film, life and everything in between!

    ROOM TONE Take 77 (Pietro Sammarco / VIVO Media Arts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 57:40


    Education Coordinator at VIVO Media Arts Pietro Sammarco joins for a wonderful hour dedicated to film, community engagement and workshop driven storytelling! Catch 2 Italian noses chit chat about film, life and everything in between!

    ROOM TONE Take 76 (Natalie Daley / Art with Impact)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 57:40


    Natalie Daley, programming director at Art with Impact, joins to advance the conversation about film as a medium to engage with youth on the delicate topic of mental health. An insightful exploration of relevant work with youth through film!

    ROOM TONE Take 76 (Natalie Daley / Art with Impact)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 57:40


    Natalie Daley, programming director at Art with Impact, joins to advance the conversation about film as a medium to engage with youth on the delicate topic of mental health. An insightful exploration of relevant work with youth through film!

    ROOM TONE Take 75 (Jeff Chiba Stearns / Meditating Bunny)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 57:40


    Jeff Chiba Stearns brings passion and experience to the booth, directing/producing animation and documentaries for over 20 years! Hear him share a story that lives in animation, illustrated books, independent documentaries, Emmy nomination and more!

    ROOM TONE Take 75 (Jeff Chiba Stearns / Meditating Bunny)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 57:40


    Jeff Chiba Stearns brings passion and experience to the booth, directing/producing animation and documentaries for over 20 years! Hear him share a story that lives in animation, illustrated books, independent documentaries, Emmy nomination and more!

    ROOM TONE Take 74 (Crazy 8s 2020 / Bruna Arbex & Kent Donguines)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 40:12


    Crazy 8s is approaching! Catch filmmaker Bruna Arbex and Crazy 8s Co-Producer Kent Donguines chat about the highly anticipated gala on February 22nd, along with some stories, tips and insights on this magnificent enterprise!

    ROOM TONE Take 74 (Crazy 8s 2020 / Bruna Arbex & Kent Donguines)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 40:12


    Crazy 8s is approaching! Catch filmmaker Bruna Arbex and Crazy 8s Co-Producer Kent Donguines chat about the highly anticipated gala on February 22nd, along with some stories, tips and insights on this magnificent enterprise!

    ROOM TONE Take 73 (On-Location Broadcast @ Vancouver Short Film Festival)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 61:46


    What a pleasure to celebrate community with with a live on-location broadcast at the Vancity Theatre, interviewing the talents and filmmakers behind the Vancouver Short Film Festival! Dive in for an hour of chit chat with community leaders straight from the opening night of the festival!

    ROOM TONE Take 73 (On-Location Broadcast @ Vancouver Short Film Festival)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 61:46


    What a pleasure to celebrate community with with a live on-location broadcast at the Vancity Theatre, interviewing the talents and filmmakers behind the Vancouver Short Film Festival! Dive in for an hour of chit chat with community leaders straight from the opening night of the festival!

    ROOM TONE Take 72 (Vancouver Short Film Festival / The Seahorse Trainer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 55:01


    Marena Dix, Babak Bina & Ricardo Bonisoli join us to represent the Vancouver Short Film Festival and its best film award recipient “The Seahorse Trainer”!

    ROOM TONE Take 72 (Vancouver Short Film Festival / The Seahorse Trainer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 55:01


    Marena Dix, Babak Bina & Ricardo Bonisoli join us to represent the Vancouver Short Film Festival and its best film award recipient “The Seahorse Trainer”!

    ROOM TONE Take 71 (Gabriel Napora)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 53:23


    An eye-opening educational conversation that dives deep in the works of the great film producer and film financier Gabriel Napora, CEO of Electric Panda! This is unmissable for filmmakers who want to get a grasp of the backend work behind film financing, budgeting, pitching and much more. Keep ears open for his stories about pitching to studios, selling intellectual property and working for great return on investment in film!

    ROOM TONE Take 71 (Gabriel Napora)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 53:23


    An eye-opening educational conversation that dives deep in the works of the great film producer and film financier Gabriel Napora, CEO of Electric Panda! This is unmissable for filmmakers who want to get a grasp of the backend work behind film financing, budgeting, pitching and much more. Keep ears open for his stories about pitching to studios, selling intellectual property and working for great return on investment in film!

    ROOM TONE Take 70 (Eliot Galán)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 58:10


    Eliot speaks truth and beauty through his renowned films for our communities in BC. Depth and laughter in this sparkling conversation underpinned by Eliot's last film “When the Tide goes Out”, premiering at VIFF 2019. Don't miss the light of this inspiring filmmaker.

    ROOM TONE Take 70 (Eliot Galán)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 58:10


    Eliot speaks truth and beauty through his renowned films for our communities in BC. Depth and laughter in this sparkling conversation underpinned by Eliot’s last film “When the Tide goes Out”, premiering at VIFF 2019. Don’t miss the light of this inspiring filmmaker.

    ROOM TONE Take 69 (Italian Film Festival / Tom Charity and Giulio Recchioni)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 58:10


    VIFF Programmer Tom Charity and Cultural Director Giulio Recchioni team up for an other exciting year of Italian Cinema at the Italian Film Festival! A vibrant conversation that looks back at the light of 2019 and spirals into 2020 with love for the craft, the community and everything in between!

    ROOM TONE Take 69 (Italian Film Festival / Tom Charity and Giulio Recchioni)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 58:10


    VIFF Programmer Tom Charity and Cultural Director Giulio Recchioni team up for an other exciting year of Italian Cinema at the Italian Film Festival! A vibrant conversation that looks back at the light of 2019 and spirals into 2020 with love for the craft, the community and everything in between!

    ROOM TONE Take 68 (Hollywood North Magazine / Nick Wangersky & Shaun Lang)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 54:10


    Nick Wangersky & Shaun Lang join us to represent the Hollywood North Magazine as a point of reference offering insightful reviews and interviews for Canadian film and its community. Meet the Blues Brothers of YVR in a sparkling conversation dedicated to media and its importance for the fluid community of the lower mainland.

    ROOM TONE Take 68 (Hollywood North Magazine / Nick Wangersky & Shaun Lang)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 54:10


    Nick Wangersky & Shaun Lang join us to represent the Hollywood North Magazine as a point of reference offering insightful reviews and interviews for Canadian film and its community. Meet the Blues Brothers of YVR in a sparkling conversation dedicated to media and its importance for the fluid community of the lower mainland.

    ROOM TONE Take 67 (Caroline Lee & Shaghayegh Haghdoust / VIFF Award Winning Short)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 54:10


    Caroline Lee & Shaghayegh Haghdoust representing female voices from the Vancouver film community, ranging from Caroline's VIFF award winning short “At the bottom of the Sea”, to Shaga's community engagement through The Cinemateque, and many more YVR stories!

    ROOM TONE Take 67 (Caroline Lee & Shaghayegh Haghdoust / VIFF Award Winning Short)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 54:10


    Caroline Lee & Shaghayegh Haghdoust representing female voices from the Vancouver film community, ranging from Caroline’s VIFF award winning short “At the bottom of the Sea”, to Shaga’s community engagement through The Cinemateque, and many more YVR stories!

    ROOM TONE Take 66 (2019 Remix)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 61:56


    The guests of the most listened episodes are back in one room for conversastions about film, its industry, successes and failures across 2019! Ruggero Romano, Conor Provenzano, Kalani Gacon and Arman Kazemi stir the pot for a juicy, tasteful film stew!

    ROOM TONE Take 66 (2019 Remix)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 61:56


    The guests of the most listened episodes are back in one room for conversastions about film, its industry, successes and failures across 2019! Ruggero Romano, Conor Provenzano, Kalani Gacon and Arman Kazemi stir the pot for a juicy, tasteful film stew!

    ROOM TONE Take 65 (Ritesh Matlani & Sidartha Murjani)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 58:33


    Bright, deep conversations with Ritesh Matlani and Sidartha Murjani, sharing the stories behind the successful shorts "Nana" & "The Interview", screening and winning awards at the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival!

    ROOM TONE Take 65 (Ritesh Matlani & Sidartha Murjani)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 58:33


    Bright, deep conversations with Ritesh Matlani and Sidartha Murjani, sharing the stories behind the successful shorts "Nana" & "The Interview", screening and winning awards at the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival!

    ROOM TONE Take 64 (Nural Sumbultepe / 6th Vancouver Turkish Film Festival)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 57:21


    The 6th Vancouver Turkish Film Festival is here! More about its panel, line up and juicy behind the scenes from Nural Sumbultepe!

    ROOM TONE Take 64 (Nural Sumbultepe / 6th Vancouver Turkish Film Festival)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 57:21


    The 6th Vancouver Turkish Film Festival is here! More about its panel, line up and juicy behind the scenes from Nural Sumbultepe!

    ROOM TONE Take 63 (CEO Prem Gill and VP Robert Wong / Creative BC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 57:21


    Creative Bc's CEO Prem Gill and Vice President Robert Wong join to share the details of the upcoming 800k Roger's Fund, in addition to exploring the shape of Creative BC's future and dynamics of tax credit for filmmakers!

    ROOM TONE Take 63 (CEO Prem Gill and VP Robert Wong / Creative BC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 57:21


    Creative Bc’s CEO Prem Gill and Vice President Robert Wong join to share the details of the upcoming 800k Roger’s Fund, in addition to exploring the shape of Creative BC’s future and dynamics of tax credit for filmmakers!

    ROOM TONE Take 62 (Kalani Gacon / Journey to the Centre of the Heart)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 55:37


    Step into the world of magical Kalani Gacon: talented filmmaker and social innovator based in Nepal, where he lives in his own self-built house on the Himalayas!

    ROOM TONE Take 62 (Kalani Gacon / Journey to the Centre of the Heart)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 55:37


    Step into the world of magical Kalani Gacon: talented filmmaker and social innovator based in Nepal, where he lives in his own self-built house on the Himalayas!

    ROOM TONE Take 61 (Erin Mussolum & Maxime Beauchamp / Crazy 8s)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 53:05


    Crazy 8s is gearing up for the 20th Anniversary event with submission deadline on October 23rd and main event in february! More tips, stories and advice in the episode with Erin Mussolum (Co-Executive Director, Director of Programming, Crazy8s Film Society) and Maxime Beauchamp (Maxime Beauchamp - Director, Writer, Producer - Aimer Films).

    ROOM TONE Take 61 (Erin Mussolum & Maxime Beauchamp / Crazy 8s)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 53:05


    Crazy 8s is gearing up for the 20th Anniversary event with submission deadline on October 23rd and main event in february! More tips, stories and advice in the episode with Erin Mussolum (Co-Executive Director, Director of Programming, Crazy8s Film Society) and Maxime Beauchamp (Maxime Beauchamp - Director, Writer, Producer - Aimer Films).

    ROOM TONE Take 60 (Arman Kazemi & Kathy Kiany / MENA Film Festival)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 59:38


    The Vancouver first-ever Middle East North African Film Festival is here! Join on October 19th and 20th for colorful evenings to experience globally acclaimed award winning Vancouver premieres , food, art and all for free!

    ROOM TONE Take 60 (Arman Kazemi & Kathy Kiany / MENA Film Festival)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 59:38


    The Vancouver first-ever Middle East North African Film Festival is here! Join on October 19th and 20th for colorful evenings to experience globally acclaimed award winning Vancouver premieres , food, art and all for free!

    ROOM TONE Take 59 (Charles Wilkinson / VIFF & Haida Modern)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 58:05


    Seasoned film director/producer Charles Wilkinson shares his passion, experience and philosophy behind his inspiring career in directing TV, narratives and documentaries. His latest, “Haida Modern”, sells out at VIFF with a fresh premiere dedicated to indigenous activist Robert Davidson.

    ROOM TONE Take 59 (Charles Wilkinson / VIFF & Haida Modern)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 58:05


    Seasoned film director/producer Charles Wilkinson shares his passion, experience and philosophy behind his inspiring career in directing TV, narratives and documentaries. His latest, “Haida Modern”, sells out at VIFF with a fresh premiere dedicated to indigenous activist Robert Davidson.

    ROOM TONE Take 58 (Sandra Ignani & Milena Salazar / VIFF & Highway to Heaven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 58:02


    Vibrant conversations with filmmaker Sandra Ignani and Canadian Documentary VIFF Programmer Milena Salazar, sharing the story behind Highway to Heaven: a mosaic in one mile.

    ROOM TONE Take 58 (Sandra Ignani & Milena Salazar / VIFF & Highway to Heaven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 58:02


    Vibrant conversations with filmmaker Sandra Ignani and Canadian Documentary VIFF Programmer Milena Salazar, sharing the story behind Highway to Heaven: a mosaic in one mile.

    ROOM TONE Take 57 (NFB: John Bolton & Katja De Bock / That Higher Level)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 58:39


    Director John Bolton and NFB publicist Katja De Bock join to present the new wonderful NFB film “That Higher Level”, exploring what makes the National Youth Orchestra so special!

    ROOM TONE Take 57 (NFB: John Bolton & Katja De Bock / That Higher Level)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 58:39


    Director John Bolton and NFB publicist Katja De Bock join to present the new wonderful NFB film “That Higher Level”, exploring what makes the National Youth Orchestra so special!

    ROOM TONE Take 56 (Sebastian Ortiz Wilkins & Bernardo Covarrubias Villarreal)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 58:44


    Sebastian Ortiz Wilkins & Bernardo Covarrubias Villarreal are here: the Mexican Duo join for a sparkling chat about the the indie film hustle, making films for NASA and much more!

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