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In this episode we feature the Official Press Conference of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival (April 13, 2023), which is taking place May 16 - 27 in Cannes, France—in the French Riviera. Listen to learn details about the official program of the 76th edition of Festival de Cannes.

In this episode, we feature interviews from the Eastern Oregon Filmmaker Residency hosted by the Eastern Oregon Film Festival. Scooped Podcast Host Cindy Maram had the amazing opportunity to speak with 4 of the selected filmmakers, Natalie Metzger, Karina Ripper, Parker Winship and H. Nelson Tracey. Listen to learn about their new projects, many which began during the filmmaker residency program, what their experience was like in La Grande, Oregon during the month-long filmmaking retreat last May and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As part of our AAPI Heritage Month interview series, Dig IN Magazine Host and Editor-in-Chief Cindy Maram speaks with Actor/Director/Producer Dante Basco about his directorial debut ‘The Fabulous Filipino Brothers,’ which had its World Premiere at SXSW 2021 and is having its Bay Area Premiere at CAAMFest 2021 on May 14. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cindy Maram, Dig IN Magazine’s Founder/Editor-in-Chief/Red Carpet Host is featured and interviewed by Meg Elys’ “Good, Bad, Mad” Podcast for its “Let’s Talk” industry leaders and industry talks series. In this episode, topics discussed include press coverage and red carpet celebrity interviews, protecting your creative originality and individuality reflected through your work, and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We continue our London Independent Film Festival Instagram Live Series, hosted by Dig IN Magazine Founder/Editor-in-Chief Cindy Maram, featuring an interview with the ‘Losing Grace’ team, Writer/Director/Producer Athena Mandis, Actress/Co-Producer Liz Farahadi, Actress Tabitha Howard, as well as Founder and CEO of The Film Festival Doctor, Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith. The short film recently won the Audience Award at London Independent Film Festival and surrounds the important topic and issues related to the aftermath of domestic abuse and how it can effect women, children and families. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

During the 2021 SFFILM Festival, Dig IN Magazine Founder/Editor-in-Chief Cindy Maram hosts an exclusive interview and discussion with SFFILM Executive Director Anne Lai. We learn about the current festival, which began on April 9th and runs through Sunday, the 18th, the organization’s year round support of filmmakers in various stages of their filmmaking process, as well as discover what we can expect from SFFilm in the future. Visit our YouTube Channel “Dig IN Magazine Celebrity Interviews” to watch our video interview with Executive Director Anne Lai. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dig IN Magazine Founder/Editor-in-Chief Cindy Maram is joined by London Independent Film Festival Director Natasha Marburger as they discuss ‘The Horror Crowd’ with Director/Producer Ruben Pla on Dig IN Magazine’s LIFF Instagram Live Series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this London Independent Film Festival Instagram Live Series (now on IGTV @diginmag on Instagram), Dig IN Magazine Founder/Editor-in-Chief Cindy Maram welcomes LIFF Festival Director Natasha Marburger as she provides a “Midway Festival Update.” The festival runs virtually until Sunday, April 18th, so reserve your virtual seat at www.LIFF.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dig IN Magazine Editor-in-Chief Cindy Maram welcomes London Independent Film Festival Director Natasha Marburger and Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, the official Film Festival Doctor. Dig IN Magazine is thrilled to be serving as this year’s U.S. London Independent Film Festival Press Partner. London Independent Film Festival kicks off Friday April 9th and goes until Sunday, the 18th. You can join us by getting your tickets at LIFF.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At SXSW Online 2021, Cindy Maram speaks with ‘See You Then’ (a Vanishing Angle Production) Director/Co-Writer/Producer Mari Walker, as well as stars Lynn Chen and Pooya Mohseni to discuss the making of the film and their excitement surrounding the premiere. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At SXSW Online 2021, we spoke with ‘Women Is Losers’ Writer/Director/Producer Lissette Feliciano and Star/Executive Producer Lorenza Izzo about the filmmaking process, their motivations for making the movie and we discuss why this film is so personal for both filmmakers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We speak with Sundance and SXSW award-winning director Jim Cummings about his latest film, which he produced, Sundance’s BEAST BEAST, now streaming on Tubi. We also discuss his film industry career path, which all started with his award-winning short 'Thunder Road.' Jim talks about his team's self-financing and self-distribution model, why it's important for new filmmakers to make shorts to get visibility, as well as how to get into A-List film festivals and the excitement surrounding his upcoming Berlinale premiere of “The Beta Test.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“R#J” (Romeo & Juliet) 2021 Sundance Film Festival Filmmaker and Cast premiere Q&A with director Carey Williams and cast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“Passing” Sundance Film Q&A with first-time writer, director Rebecca Hall, actors Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga and Andre Holland. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At the Sundance Film Festival 2016 premiere, director, co-writer and actor Don Cheadle discusses his film “Miles Ahead,” a biopic inspired by events in the creative musical genius Miles Davis's life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the weeks ahead we will be taking you back to press conferences, panels, as well as movie premiere filmmaker and cast Q&A discussions from previous Sundance Film Festivals leading up to Sundance Film Festival 2021, beginning with the Sundance Film Festival 2016 Official Opening Day Press Conference, featuring John Cooper 2016 Director of Sundance Film Festival, Keri Putnam, Executive Director of Sundance Institute, as well as Actor, Director, Producer and Founder of Sundance Institute, Robert Redford. The seven-day Sundance Film Festival, which runs January 28 through February 3, 2021, will be offered digitally via a custom-designed online platform at (festival.sundance.org) and will occur alongside drive-ins, independent arthouses, and a network of local community partnerships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We were recently present for the 43rd Mill Valley Film Festival premiere of Gia Coppola’s latest movie, “Mainstream,” a film about social media influencers and the possible destructive consequences of fame and becoming blatantly obsessed with social media attention. You can check out our movie review of “Mainstream” at diginmag.com. Prior to the drive-in premiere of the film, we were treated to an exclusive Q&A with Writer, Director Gia Coppola, Co-Writer Tom Stuart, as well as cast members Andrew Garfield, Maya Hawke and Nat Wolffe as they discussed the behind the scenes making of the film. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brief clip of Mill Valley Film Festival Director of Programming Zoe Elton speaking with “Ammonite” Lead Actress Kate Winslet as she discusses the film prior to the MVFF43 festival premiere. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

AFI Fest presented by Audi Q&A following the world premiere of the MTV Studios film “Pink Skies Ahead” featuring writer/director Kelly Oxford and lead actress Jessica Barden, along with cast member Odeya Rush. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

AFI Fest 2020 presented by Audi Opening Night world premiere of Amazon Original film “I’m Your Woman” Q&A featuring writer/director Julia Hart and written by Hart and Academy Award® nominee Jordan Horowitz, also featuring lead actress and producer Rachel Brosnahan. This panel is moderated by Variety’s Angelique Jackson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

AFI Fest presented by Audi Tribute in conversation with writer/director and Academy Award winner Sofia Coppola. AFI FEST spotlights Coppola’s prolific work in this intimate conversation with Film Critic Elvis Mitchell. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

AFI Fest’s AFI Summit: Presented by The Hollywood Reporter and moderated by columnist and blogger Scott Feinberg, this panel favorite, which occurs annually, features a discussion with top talent from the AFI FEST 2020 lineup and recent releases. Panelists include Riz Ahmed (SOUND OF METAL), Rachel Brosnahan (I’M YOUR WOMAN), Winston Duke (NINE DAYS), Julia Garner (THE ASSISTANT), Vanessa Kirby (PIECES OF A WOMAN), Elisabeth Moss (THE INVISIBLE MAN and SHIRLEY), Carey Mulligan (PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN), Andy Samberg (PALM SPRINGS). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

AFI Summit Doc Roundtable: Leading directors behind some of the most talked about and acclaimed documentaries of the year discuss the art of documentary and the creative challenges faced in bringing these extraordinary stories to light. The panel features Ramona S. Diaz (A THOUSAND CUTS), David France (WELCOME TO CHECHNYA), Liz Garbus (ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY), Ron Howard (REBUILDING PARADISE), Kirsten Johnson (DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD), Bao Nguyen (BE WATER), Dawn Porter (THE WAY I SEE IT), and Elyse Steinberg (THE FIGHT). Moderated by producer and film festival curator Caroline Libresco. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

AFI Fest’s AFI Summit presented by Audi panel “Centering Characters with Mental Health Conditions in Film and Television” followed the world premiere of MTV Studios’ “Pink Skies Ahead.” The panel featured the film’s writer/director Kelly Oxford and lead actress Jessica Barden, Noopur Agarwal, Vice President of Social Impact for the ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth Group and Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. and was moderated by Dr. Stacy L. Smith, Founder of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app