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Jill Damatac joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about growing up undocumented in the US and how she ultimately self-deported, weaving Filipino food, mythology, history, and culture in her narrative, opting for a hybridized memoir to mitigate the fear of talking about her experience, American exceptionalism, internalized doubt and unworthiness, contextualizing the self within a broader set of stories, when fear is a defining container for our lives, being willing to announce our lived experience via memoir, wanting to shrug off the yoke of shame, offering the reader a kaleidoscopic view, and her new memoir Dirty Kitchen A Memoir of Food and Family. Also in this episode: -sifting through hybridized aspects of a memoir -knowing where to cut and where to expand -shame around trauma writing Books mentioned in this episode: Another Country by James Baldwin Bodywork by Melissa Febos How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr Jill Damatac is a writer and filmmaker born in the Philippines, raised in the US, and now a UK citizen, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her film and photography work has been featured on the BBC and in Time, and at film festivals worldwide; her short documentary film Blood and Ink (Dugo at Tinta), about the Indigenous Filipino tattooist Apo Whang Od, was an official selection at the Academy Award–qualifying DOC NYC and won Best Documentary at Ireland's Kerry Film Festival. Jill holds an MSt in Creative Writing from the University of Cambridge and an MA in Documentary Film from the University of the Arts London. Connect with Jill: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilldamatac/ Website: https://www.jilldamatac.com/ Get the book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Dirty-Kitchen/Jill-Damatac/9781668084632 – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers
Ron Delsener Presents is equal parts all-access pass to New York's greatest gigs - featuring some of contemporary music's most iconic artists who performed in them; and a portrait story of the legendary figure who brought these shows together, rock concert promoter and impresario Ron Delsener.The upcoming doc on the legendary concert promoter features exclusive interviews with Ron Delsener, Billy Joel, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Jon Bon Jovi, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Lenny Kaye, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Verdine White, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Cher and many more.Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jake Sumner, marking his impressive feature directorial debut. Along with Ron Delsener Presents, Sumner is also directing the documentary Seaweed Stories which will be narrated by Forest Whitaker and is currently in production on a doc on contemporary artist and designer KAWS. Sumner is also known for directing the acclaimed short documentaries "Fantastic Man:Who is William Onyeabor?", Channel 4's "I Was There When House Took Over The World", and 2019's "Bob of the Park", which won the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC. Other short films include 2015's "The Plastic Age", featuring Pharrell Williams, and "Magic Hats", which was featured in Banksy's large scale art project 'Dismaland'.The film is produced by award-winning RadicalMedia and will be released by Abramorama in theaters beginning May 30th.Check out the trailer:Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEH0-CBQVdw Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
Ron Delsener Presents is equal parts all-access pass to New York's greatest gigs - featuring some of contemporary music's most iconic artists who performed in them; and a portrait story of the legendary figure who brought these shows together, rock concert promoter and impresario Ron Delsener.The upcoming doc on the legendary concert promoter features exclusive interviews with Ron Delsener, Billy Joel, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Jon Bon Jovi, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Lenny Kaye, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Verdine White, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Cher and many more.Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jake Sumner, marking his impressive feature directorial debut. Along with Ron Delsener Presents, Sumner is also directing the documentary Seaweed Stories which will be narrated by Forest Whitaker and is currently in production on a doc on contemporary artist and designer KAWS. Sumner is also known for directing the acclaimed short documentaries "Fantastic Man:Who is William Onyeabor?", Channel 4's "I Was There When House Took Over The World", and 2019's "Bob of the Park", which won the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC. Other short films include 2015's "The Plastic Age", featuring Pharrell Williams, and "Magic Hats", which was featured in Banksy's large scale art project 'Dismaland'.The film is produced by award-winning RadicalMedia and will be released by Abramorama in theaters beginning May 30th.Check out the trailer:Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEH0-CBQVdw Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
The idea of a pristine kitchen with clean countertops feels distinctively American, or an all-American idealist. However, the concept of the American ideal, or the American dream, desperately needs to be challenged. How better to do that than through food? My guest this week, author and filmmaker Jill Damatac, does just that in her new memoir, Dirty Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family. Jill was born in the Philippines, raised in the US, and is now a UK citizen living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her film and photography work has been featured on the BBC and in Time, and at film festivals worldwide; her short documentary film Blood and Ink (Dugo at Tinta), about the Indigenous Filipino tattooist Apo Whang Od, was an official selection at the Academy Award–qualifying DOC NYC and won Best Documentary at Ireland's Kerry Film Festival. Jill holds an MSt in Creative Writing from the University of Cambridge and an MA in Documentary Film from the University of the Arts London. Her new book, Dirty Kitchen, is a food memoir of 22 years undocumented in the United States. In today's episode, we explore her memoir as a unique narrative that combines recipes, Filipino histories and mythologies, American immigration experiences, food writing, and personal narratives. Jill describes how she structured the book, how Filipino diasporic recipes relate to diasporic and migrant experiences, and the relationship between American foods and rebuilding a sense of self through Filipino foods after living undocumented for many years. Resources: Buy Dirty Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family Website: https://www.jilldamatac.com/ Instagram: @jilldamatac
When the unexpected diagnosis of Lewy body dementia struck Carla Preyers's husband, she found herself thrust into a role she never anticipated. "The journey chose me," she explains, recounting the four-year battle for a proper diagnosis and the profound challenges that followed. This conversation reveals the often-invisible struggles caregivers face when supporting loved ones with dementia.The emotional heart of this episode lies in Carla's honest discussion of caregiver self-preservation. Her commitment to morning prayers, positive environments, and regular exercise wasn't just about wellness—it was survival. "I had to manage my energy," she shares, explaining how negativity directed at someone with dementia "comes back to you triple." Her story has now found wider resonance through the documentary "Facing the Wind," executive produced by Yo-Yo Ma, Yolanda Wong, and David Hyde Pierce, which chronicles the journey of dementia caregivers across America.Are you caring for someone with cognitive decline or concerned about a loved one showing symptoms? Reach out to Carla through the links on our show page to learn how you might bring the "Facing the Wind" documentary to your community and join the growing advocacy movement for better dementia care and caregiver support.Carla's Story My husband, Patrick Preyer, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2018. For eight years, I walked alongside him as his caregiver until his peaceful transition in January 2023. Through heartbreak and healing, I learned how vital faith, community, and support are—especially for caregivers who often feel invisible.That journey is now told in the documentary Facing the Wind, which candidly captures our experience with dementia, caregiving, and the importance of self-care. This film was born out of connection—sparked by the Lewy Body Spouses Support Group on Facebook—and nurtured into a message of hope and resilience.I'm proud to share that Facing the Wind premiered at DOC NYC, one of the nation's leading documentary festivals, and was recently featured on People.com. The film is executive produced by Renée Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma, and David Hyde Pierce.As a caregiver self-care coach, I now dedicate my life to supporting those who give so much of themselves. While organizations like Voices Inclusive Research focus on providing a voice in clinical research to the community, my passion is to amplify the voices of the women caring behind the scenes—quiet heroes who need to be seen, supported, and sustained.Clips and Media Documentary ClipPeople Magazine FeatureFacebook Page We hope you have enjoyed this episode. Please like, comment, subscribe, and share the podcast.To find out more about Lynnis and what is going on in the V.I.B.E. Living World please go to https://link.tr.ee/LynnisJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, where active participation fuels the collective journey toward health and vitality. Subscribe, engage, and embark on this adventure toward proactive well-being together. Go to https://www.vibewellnesswomannetwork.com to join. We have wonderful events, courses, challenges, guides, blogs and more all designed for the midlife woman who wants to keep her V.I.B.E. and remain Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered after 40+. Interested in an AI platform that meets all your needs? Click here
Director Daniel Straub and cinematographer (and brother) Austin Straub discuss their film “Out of Plain Sight”, which just won the Audience Award at Santa Barbara, ahead of their LA premiere with Slamdance. Past influences include Alex Garland's “Annihilation”.The conversation explores the themes of environmental awareness and the legacy of chemical pollution, the power of documentary filmmaking and the authenticity that comes from capturing real stories, emphasizing the impact a documentary can have on public perception.Also explored is the evolving landscape of documentary filmmaking, where fiction and non-fiction increasingly blend, and the ongoing need for accessible storytelling that resonates with viewers.What Movies Are You Watching?Like, subscribe and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature
Welcome to episode 2 of Art21 x The Art Career: Behind the Lens—a series dedicated to the curators and filmmakers who create the magic behind Art21's iconic documentaries and publications. Art21 is the world's leading source to learn directly from the artists of our time.In this episode, host Emily McElwreath sits down with Senior Producer for Art21, Ian Forster.As a producer and director, Ian Forster creates documentary content for Art21's various digital and broadcast programs. Since joining the organization in 2009, he has worked on six seasons of Art in the Twenty-First Century, most recently directing and producing “London” from the tenth season and “Johannesburg” from the ninth season. Additionally, he worked on the Peabody Award-winning film William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible and has overseen the digital series Extended Play since 2012, producing over 100 short artist portraits. Forster created the online video series Artist to Artist in 2013, which featured artists in conversation with their peers at international biennials.His films have screened at festivals internationally, including DC Shorts, DOC NYC, and Artecinema, and have been honored with a Vimeo Staff Pick and as a Webby Award Honoree. He graduated from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University with a B.S. in Television, Radio, and Film.About Behind the LensThis season, we're spotlighting the often-unsung visionaries—curators and filmmakers—who shape the stories behind today's most influential contemporary artists. Behind the Lens offers a rare glimpse into how Art21's groundbreaking films and publications come to life, bridging the gap between artists and audiences.About Art21Art21 is a celebrated nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring a more creative world through the works and words of contemporary artists. Through their award-winning documentary series, educational programs, and digital resources, Art21 brings audiences closer to today's leading artists and their processes. Learn more at art21.org. Free Resource for Artists!Want expert guidance on building your art career? Download Navigating the Art World: A Comprehensive Guide for Artists—a free resource covering essential industry insights, practical tips, and more. Get it here: Download NowLinks: theartcareer.comArt21 – Art21Follow Ian: https://www.instagram.com/ianjforster/Follow us: @theartcareerHost: @emilymcelwreath_artProduction + Creative Direction @soniaruscoeEditing: @benjamin.galloway Join our community for exclusive updates, artist resources, and behind-the-scenes content! Sign up at theartcareer.com Never miss an episode! Subscribe & leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
"The Only Girl In The Orchestra" is a short documentary film directed by Molly O'Brien that had its world premiere at DOC NYC in SHORTS: SHE STORIES section and was released globally on Netflix before the end of the year. The film follows Molly's aunt, Orin O'Brien, a trailblazing double bassist who became the New York Philharmonic's first female musician in 1966, hired by Leonard Bernstein. Now 87 and recently retired, she reflects on her remarkable career, valuing a quiet, supportive role for loved ones and students. O'Brien was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about her work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards for Best Documentary Short Film. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I have the pleasure of chatting with Jefferson Liu, an Asian American photographer, filmmaker, and designer whose stunning work has graced festivals like Cannes, Sundance, and DOC NYC. Jefferson takes us on his journey from the world of advertising to carving out his own artistic identity. We dive into the technicalities of photography, the importance of storytelling, and how he navigates the balance between personal projects and professional work. Join us for an inspiring conversation about finding your creative voice, embracing imperfection, and the beauty that comes from taking risks in the pursuit of art. 7 is definitely a lucky number, and Foraged is celebrating 7 amazing years in style!
Telly Awards judge Rebcca Stern is an acclaimed director and producer of documentary work. In 2023, she was named a DOC NYC 40 under 40 honoree, and she is on the board of Documentary Producers Alliance. Listen in to hear Rebecca discuss the challenges of budgeting for docs, increasing awareness of work conditions within the field, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we dive deep into the world of J.M. Harper, a visionary director and documentarian who has spent his career capturing powerful human stories through both the documentary and narrative forms. Known for his work on films like 'Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy' and the upcoming 'As We Speak', Harper's unique storytelling voice has earned him recognition from the likes of Sundance, DOC NYC, and the prestigious Guggenheim Museum. We explore how Harper's early experiences—from his time studying German at Princeton to creating his first films across Berlin and Senegal—shaped the creative force he is today. Harper's approach to filmmaking is defined by his meticulous attention to detail and deep empathy for his subjects. Whether it's exploring the intersection of rap lyrics and the criminal justice system in 'As We Speak', or documenting the life of NBA star Stephon Marbury in 'A Kid from Coney Island', Harper brings a level of insight that turns the ordinary into something extraordinary. We discuss the evolution of his career, how he balances the roles of director, editor, and cinematographer, and the lessons he's learned along the way. As a passionate advocate for diversity in the industry, Harper has also been involved in initiatives like Change the Lens, which seeks to increase Black representation both in front of and behind the camera. In this conversation, Harper shares how his personal experiences have shaped his commitment to bringing fresh, authentic perspectives to the screen. He opens up about his mentors, his process, and what drives him to continually push creative boundaries in a rapidly changing industry. Join us as we hear from one of the most exciting filmmakers of today, J.M. Harper, whose cinematic work not only entertains but challenges the status quo. From the cornfields of Illinois to the bustling streets of Brooklyn, Harper's journey is a testament to the power of storytelling, and the impact a filmmaker can have when they fully commit to the stories they tell. https://www.jmharper.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3554689/ https://www.instagram.com/jmharper/ https://twitter.com/jmharper?lang=en Support the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante
The new documentary, "Drop Dead City: New York on the Brink in 1975," tells the history of New York City's fiscal crisis in 1975. Directors Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn join us to discuss the film, which is closing out the DOC NYC film festival.
Rounding out our weeklong partnership with DOC NYC, we speak with the directors behind the new film "Slumlord Millionaire." The documentary follows New Yorkers from all different parts of the city fighting against corrupt and abusive landlords. Director Steph Ching and Ellen Martinez join us to discuss the film, which you can stream through DOC NYC until December 1.
Two religious leaders in Brooklyn became concerned about rising tensions between Black and Jewish residents, and try to launch a new effort to create more understanding between the two communities. But that experiment proved more difficult than they imagined. The new documentary "All God's Children" follows Rabbi Rachel Timoner and Reverend Dr. Robert Waterman, and celebrates its world premiere as part of DOC NYC. We speak with the Rabbi and Reverend, along with director Ondi Timoner. This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
A new documentary follows a group of NYC schoolchildren with dyslexia who find themselves struggling within the school system, until parents decide to do something about it. Director Anna Toomey joins us to discuss "Left Behind," which is screening this week as part of DOC NYC.
A new documentary traces the history of "yacht rock," the retroactive label associated with the smooth rock music of bands and musicians like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Toto, and Steely Dan. The doc recently screened at DOC NYC and premieres on HBO on November 29. Garret Price, the director of "Yacht Rock: A Documentary," joins us along with JD Ryznar and Steve Huey, two of the creators of the webseries that coined the term.
Mental health is a serious matter, but sometimes it does help to laugh at it. A new documentary spotlights a group of comedians who have found ways to work mental health into their acts, even as they struggle with anxiety. Director Wendy Lobel joins us to discuss "Anxiety Club," screening this week as part of DOC NYC.
Welcome back to Look Behind The Look! This episode takes us into the world of Kenneth Cole through his documentary, A Man with Soul, premiering at DOC NYC. Join guest host, producer Lauren Rieckhoff as she delves into Kenneth's impactful journey in fashion and social advocacy. Discover how Cole's passion for eradicating stigma and his fearless approach to social issues have shaped his brand and legacy.Through candid conversations with Kenneth and director Dori Berinstein, we explore the evolution of Cole's work from the early days of the AIDS epidemic to his current focus on mental health. Kenneth shares insights into his resourcefulness and the pivotal role New York City played in his career. Learn about the bold campaigns that challenged norms and the ethos that has driven Kenneth's success.This episode celebrates the intersection of fashion and social consciousness and the film that is explaining the importance of messaging in fashion.Catch the documentary at DOC NYC on November 18th and 21st, and stay tuned for its wider release.00:00:00 Welcome!00:01:54 Cole's “business” is about “how do we impact people's lives?”00:03:28 The impact of amfAR on the fashion world and the world.00:06:45 Dori Berinstein talks about how Cole's determination have led to success00:08:10 Cole's fearless approach to tackling social issues 30 years ago and now.00:13:59 Enjoy the film now screening at DOC NYC November 18th and 21st.Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack from Tiffany Bartok at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribeMy favorite assistant: HeadlinerQuotes from Kenneth Cole"It's not just about how many shoes or suits or bottles of fragrance can we sell and to whom. It's how do we impact people's lives?""I figured early on in my career that if I could talk to people about not just what's on their body, what's on their mind, not just what they stand in what they stand for, then I'd have such a more meaningful and sustainable relationship with the customer.""These are not political issues. These are social issues. These are human issues.""I think New York is this culture hub and it's. There's anything that. Anything you could ever dream about, you know, exists somewhere here in New York.""Social media has redefined bravery." Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack from Tiffany Bartok at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode, we delve into the remarkable world of Diane Warren, the legendary songwriter, through the lens of the new documentary Diane Warren, Relentless by director Bess Kargman. Bess is interviewed by my better half and the producer of this show, Jayce Bartok. He and Bess explore the complexities and triumphs of Warren's career, revealing the woman behind the music and the myths surrounding her. They discuss how Warren's reputation for being "difficult" is both challenged and explained in this intimate portrait.Director Bess Kargman shares her journey in earning Warren's trust and the creative choices behind the documentary. Learn about the challenges faced during filming, including navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and the unique demands of capturing Warren's relentless spirit. Kargman also discusses the significance of Warren's personal experiences, including her Asperger's and past traumas, and how these elements are woven into her songwriting and the film itself.Kargman recounts her experience interviewing Cher, highlighting the superstar's humor, humility, and unexpected normalcy. The episode also touches on the film's upcoming screenings at DOC NYC and its theatrical release, followed by its availability on Masterclass, marking a new venture for the educational platform into documentary filmmaking.Don't miss this engaging episode that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Diane Warren, Relentless and celebrates the indomitable spirit of one of music's most prolific songwriters.00:00:00 Welcome!00:01:25 Introducing Director Bess Kargman00:11:36 What was it like interviewing Cher? 00:15:37 What was the hardest thing about making this film?00:20:16 What is the distribution plans for Relentless?Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack from Tiffany Bartok at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribeMy favorite assistant: HEADLINER Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack from Tiffany Bartok at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
On this week's CinemAddicts, Eric Holmes interviewed "Afterwar" filmmaker Birgitte Stærmose. "Afterwar" will be available online from November 17th through December 1, 2024 as a virtual screening experience through DOC NYC. The North American premiere is November 16 at the Village East By Angelika (featuring filmmaker Q&A). Poster courtesy of Magic Hour Films For more info: 1. Screening Info: https://www.docnyc.net/film/afterwar/Offiicial 2. Official Website: https://www.magichourfilms.dk/afterwar Official Plot Synopsis: "Burning buildings in a dense fog, a dead horse on a dusty road, people fleeing through harsh mountain landscapes. Afterwar opens with images from war-torn Kosovo, 1999, as a dark chapter in the history of modern Europe draws to a close.After the war, children sell peanuts and cigarettes on the streets of Pristina in order to survive. They speak to us: ‘There's only one reason I'm talking to you. It is my hunger! I'm so hungry, I could eat your money!' In a cinematic testament co-created over 15 years, they transform into adults before our eyes. Yet the child still stares back at us from behind the adult gaze, as the struggle to survive becomes a struggle for a future at all. They confront us with their innermost secrets and desires, while stuck in limbo and haunted by their past. Through a close artistic collaboration with the lead cast – Xhevahire, Gëzim, Shpresim, and Besnik – the film moves between raw realism, staged performance, and an existential meditation on the long-term repercussions of war. Any war, anywhere." ***Support CinemAddicts by purchasing/renting movies using our Amazon affiliate links or our SiteStripe. ***CinemAddicts Movie Picks (worth Renting/Purchasing) include: Seven Cemeteries Dominique The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Red Rooms Take Cover For Ad-Free CinemAddicts episodes, subscribe to our CinemAddicts YouTube Channel. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at info@findyourfilms.com. Our website is Find Your Film. Shop our CinemAddicts Merch store (shirts, hoodies, mugs). We do a bonus episode each month and early access spoilers for our CinemAddicts Patreon Members: CinemAddicts hosts: Bruce Purkey, Eric Holmes, Greg Srisavasdi Thanks to our Patreon Community 1. Ryan Smith 2. Stephen Schrock 3. Susan 4. Charles Peterson 5. Nelson B. McClintock 6. Diana Van De Kamp 7. Pete Abeyta 8. Tyler Andula 9. Stephen Mand 10. Edmund Mendez 11. Abbie Schmidt 12. Jeff Tait 13. Superfan Giovanni 14. Robert Prakash 15. Kristen 16. Chris M 17. Jeremy Chappell 18. Lewis Longshadow 19. Iver 20. Alex Clayton 21. Daniel Hulbert 22. Andrew Martin 23. Angela Clark 24. Myron Freeman 25. Kayn Kalmbach 26. Aaron Fordham 27. Tracy Peters 28. Grant Boston 29. Ken Cunningham
In this episode of Look Behind The Look, we're diving into DOC NYC, the prestigious documentary film festival in New York City. Join me I discuss the much-anticipated documentary Beyond the Gaze, which spotlights the life and legacy of Jule Campbell, the trailblazing force behind the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. This film, directed by Jill Campbell, Julie's daughter-in-law, is a powerful exploration of memory, empowerment, the beauty of living life with no regrets… and teaching others to do the same. Jill and I discuss the dangers of pigeonholing films, labeling them simply as “fashion films” for example, and how films that may seem to be about something simple and frivolous on the surface, can prove to be about SO much more.Learn about how you can see this important film here: www.julecampbell.com DOC NYC Screening Information And Follow filmmaker Jill Campbell for more about the film here on her SubstackJill's IG00:00:00 Welcome!00:03:25 Beyond the Gaze will premiere at DOC NYC on November 17th. How did this project come about.00:10:11 Earning the trust of your subject and how she felt about this documentary being made.00:17:03 The film's structure building.00:26:35 Facing the pigeonholing of films and filmmakers, and the labeling of your documentary as a "fashion film".00:28:20 Substack and the advantages for filmmakers to offer more.00:30:51 The world premiere of Julie's film and its reception.00:36:02 The a crisis right now in independent documentary and for independent films00:42:46 Look behind the Look premieres November 17th at DOC NYC Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack from Tiffany Bartok at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
'Space Cowboy' profiles the sky diving cinematographer Joe Jennings as he attempts to pull off the most difficult stunt of his career. It's among over 200 films playing this week at the DOC NYC festival in Manhattan theaters and online.
Kicking off this year's DOC NYC festival is the new film, "Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story." Director Sinead O'Shea joins us to discuss her work capturing the life of the Irish literary legend, who she interviewed just weeks before her death earlier this year. The film has its U.S. premiere at DOC NYC tomorrow evening.
The documentary film festival DOC NYC is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Next week, we will feature a conversation about one documentary per day, but first we are joined by the festival's programmers to give us a preview of the entire slate of films. Jaie Laplante, artistic director and Bedatri D. Choudhury, features programmer, join us to discuss.
Joining us is Nicholas Ma to discuss his documentary 'Leap of Faith' (2024), which follows twelve diverse Christian leaders from Grand Rapids, Michigan, as they gather for a series of retreats led by Michael Gulker, organizer of a project called the Colossian Forum. Over a year, these pastors—five women and seven men from various denominations and with differing beliefs and approaches—engage in deep conversations on divisive issues, exploring perspectives shaped by their faith and experiences. We witness moments of deep pain and frustration as their views clash, but we're also there for the discovery of surprising points of connection.Nicholas collaborated on the film with longtime partner Morgan Neville; the duo also made the great Fred Rogers documentary, 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?'. An award-winning director, writer, and producer, Nicholas's work includes the WNBA documentary 'Unfinished Business' and his feature debut 'Mabel,' which was awarded the Sloan Prize. A former DOC NYC fellow and Film Independent Fellow, he also previously worked on global economic policy on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.Actual Facts is hosted by Eric SteuerSend us a note: actualfactspod@gmail.comTheme music by Yalls: https://www.dancasey.me/'Leap of Faith': https://leapoffaithmovie.com/MovieMaker Magazine: https://www.moviemaker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joining us is Nicholas Ma to discuss his documentary 'Leap of Faith' (2024), which follows twelve diverse Christian leaders from Grand Rapids, Michigan, as they gather for a series of retreats led by Michael Gulker, organizer of a project called the Colossian Forum. Over a year, these pastors—five women and seven men from various denominations and with differing beliefs and approaches—engage in deep conversations on divisive issues, exploring perspectives shaped by their faith and experiences. We witness moments of deep pain and frustration as their views clash, but we're also there for the discovery of surprising points of connection.Nicholas collaborated on the film with longtime partner Morgan Neville; the duo also made the great Fred Rogers documentary, 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?'. An award-winning director, writer, and producer, Nicholas's work includes the WNBA documentary 'Unfinished Business' and his feature debut 'Mabel,' which was awarded the Sloan Prize. A former DOC NYC fellow and Film Independent Fellow, he also previously worked on global economic policy on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.Actual Facts is hosted by Eric SteuerSend us a note: actualfactspod@gmail.comTheme music by Yalls: https://www.dancasey.me/'Leap of Faith': https://leapoffaithmovie.com/MovieMaker Magazine: https://www.moviemaker.com/
Clair Titley joins to discuss her documentary 'The Contestant' (2023). The film tells the surreal story of Nasubi, an aspiring Japanese comedian who, in 1998 at the age of 22, was selected for a reality TV show produced by the team behind the popular series 'Denpa Shonen.' Stripped of his clothes and placed in a tiny apartment, Nasubi was tasked with surviving solely on magazine sweepstakes winnings until he amassed 1 million yen in prizes. For 15 months, he lived in isolation, unaware that his every move was being broadcast to millions under the title 'A Life in Prizes,' making him one of Japan's biggest TV stars—without his knowledge or consent. Clair is a BAFTA-nominated director who began her career making oral history films for the BBC. She premiered 'The Contestant' at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it quickly became a favorite at festivals like Camden and Doc NYC.Actual Facts is hosted by Eric SteuerSend us a note: actualfactspod@gmail.comTheme music by Yalls: https://www.dancasey.me/Clair Titley: https://clairtitley.com/MovieMaker Magazine: https://www.moviemaker.com/
Clair Titley joins to discuss her documentary 'The Contestant' (2023). The film tells the surreal story of Nasubi, an aspiring Japanese comedian who, in 1998 at the age of 22, was selected for a reality TV show produced by the team behind the popular series 'Denpa Shonen.' Stripped of his clothes and placed in a tiny apartment, Nasubi was tasked with surviving solely on magazine sweepstakes winnings until he amassed 1 million yen in prizes. For 15 months, he lived in isolation, unaware that his every move was being broadcast to millions under the title 'A Life in Prizes,' making him one of Japan's biggest TV stars—without his knowledge or consent. Clair is a BAFTA-nominated director who began her career making oral history films for the BBC. She premiered 'The Contestant' at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it quickly became a favorite at festivals like Camden and Doc NYC.Actual Facts is hosted by Eric SteuerSend us a note: actualfactspod@gmail.comTheme music by Yalls: https://www.dancasey.me/Clair Titley: https://clairtitley.com/MovieMaker Magazine: https://www.moviemaker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of Emir Fils-Aime, a multifaceted artist and cinematographer hailing from Queens, New York. With a rich tapestry of experiences that span from the intensity of working in an emergency room to the transformative role of teaching middle school debate, Emir brings a unique sensitivity and intuition to his image-making process. His journey reflects a profound understanding of storytelling, shaped by diverse life experiences that inform his artistic vision. Emir's recent work includes serving as the Director of Photography for the visually stunning installation visuals for Jill Scott's 20th anniversary tour of her iconic album, *Who is Jill Scott?* His contributions have not only elevated the aesthetic of live performances but have also deepened the connection between the artist and her audience. Additionally, Emir played a crucial role as an additional Director of Photography on the acclaimed documentary *Two Gods*, which premiered at DOC NYC and the Blackstar Film Festival, showcasing his ability to capture complex narratives through a cinematic lens. As an educator and student of NYU Tisch, Emir is passionate about fostering self-awareness in his students by providing them with a historical context that enriches their understanding of world and social affairs. He believes that art is a powerful tool for reflection and change, encouraging young creatives to explore their identities within a broader societal framework. His commitment to teaching and mentorship highlights the importance of nurturing the next generation of artists. In our conversation, Emir shares insights from his various projects, including his work with renowned brands like Telfar, Mass Appeal, and Hulu. We explore his creative process, the intersection of art and activism, and the emotional resonance of visual storytelling. Join us for an inspiring discussion that reveals how Emir Fils-Aime continues to make his mark on the art world while empowering others to do the same. Emir Fils-Aime's Website: https://www.emirfilsaime.com/Emir Fils-Aime's ImDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8451549/Emir Fils-Aime's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blntprobe/Emir Fils-Aime's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emir-fils-aime-55307538/Support the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante
The filmmaker Erik Nelson is the guest in the first segment. Erik has a new documentary coming out about called "Daytime Revolution". For one extraordinary week beginning on February 14, 1972, the Revolution was televised. "Daytime Revolution" takes us back in time to the week that John Lennon and Yoko Ono descended upon a Philadelphia broadcasting studio to co-host the iconic "Mike Douglas Show", at the time the most popular show on daytime television with an audience of 40 million viewers a week. What followed was five unforgettable episodes of television, with Lennon and Ono at the helm and Douglas bravely keeping the show on track. Acting as both producers and hosts, Lennon and Ono handpicked their guests, including controversial choices like Yippie founder Jerry Rubin and Black Panther Chairman Bobby Seale, as well as political activist Ralph Nader and comic truth teller George Carlin. Their version of daytime TV was a radical take on the traditional format, incorporating candid Q&A sessions with their transfixed audience, conversations about current issues like police violence and women's liberation, conceptual art events, and one-of-a-kind musical performances, including a unique duet with Lennon and Chuck Berry and a poignant rendition of Lennon's “Imagine”. A document of the past that speaks to our turbulent present, "Daytime Revolution" captures the power that art can have when it reaches out to communicate, the prescience of that dialogue, and the bravery of two artists who never took the easy way out as they fought for their vision of a better world. The film will have a nationwide theatrical screening in 50 cities on October 9th, the day that would have been John Lennon's 84th birthday. The filmmaker Emily Packer graces the podcast in this episode's second segment. In "Holding Back the Tide", an impressionist hybrid documentary, Packer traces the oyster through its many life cycles in New York, once the world's oyster capital. Now their specter haunts the city through queer characters embodying ancient myth, discovering the overlooked history and biology of the bivalve that built the city. As environmentalists restore them to the harbor, Holding Back The Tide looks to the oyster as a queer icon, entangled with nature, with much to teach about our continued survival. The film had its world premiere at DOC NYC 2023, a New York theatrical at DCTV's Firehouse Cinema and will have a theatrical in Los Angeles beginning October Check the website for details.
Cara Cusumano has been with Tribeca since 2008, during which time the festival has become a globally respected showcase for film and TV premieres, live music, talks, interdisciplinary events, and talent discovery. During her tenure as Festival Director, Tribeca has been called “an annual powerhouse” (Time Out), “reliably and inarguably excellent” (Village Voice), and “one of the most prestigious festivals of the new millennium” (Playlist). She has served on nominating committees for the Cinema Eye Honors, the International Documentary Association Awards, the Gotham Awards, and the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards, and festival juries including CPH:DOX, Los Cabos Film Festival, DOC NYC, Nordisk Panorama, Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM), and the Nantucket Film Festival. She holds a degree in Film from Columbia University's Barnard College, and an MA in Cinema Studies from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. In this episode, we talk about: • Internships and her first job as short film programmer at Brooklyn Film Festival • The different programming teams involved in Tribeca and how she oversees them all • Choosing films to be featured at Tribeca • Typical day-to-day routine • Networking at film festival and how do you get a seasonal job there • Famous filmmakers/cast vs unknown first time filmmakers and films coming with distribution and film coming in without distribution • Want a job at Tribeca or any festival? Cara's recommendation for a starting position in the screening committee • Advice for filmmakers who are hoping to get their film into a festival including in the pre-production and post-production stages of their films • How to identify what films are “right” for Tribeca Festival • Collaborations and partnerships with brands like Chanel, Mazda, Indeed, AT&T, and Canva Guest: Linkedin Instagram Tribeca Website Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com and www.mentorsonthemic.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle If you like this episode, check out How I Got my Press Badge for Tribeca Festival - 4th Anniversary Solo Episode TRIBECA SERIES: RESOURCES, PROGRAMS and AWARDS with Director of Artist Programs Bryce Norbitz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-miller4/support
The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, which runs September 5 – 15, 2024, promises, once again, to be one of the world's premier showcases for documentaries. TIFF's renowned Documentary Programmer and DOC NYC co-founder Thom Powers (Pure Nonfiction, WNYC's Documentary of the Week) joins Ken to break down the TIFF DOCS lineup and discuss what are sure to be some of the Fall awards season's most talked about and acclaimed documentaries. Featuring 21 feature documentaries from 24 countries, the TIFF DOCS section is more international in scope than ever, covering a wide range of topics, from highly topical political docs (“The Last Republican”, “From Ground Zero”) to deeply intimate personal stories (“Mistress Dispeller”, “A Sister's Tale”) and awe-inspiring cinematic experiences (“Space Cowboy”, “The Last of the Sea Women”). The Fall doc season is here, and Toronto is ground zero. Follow: @thompowers1 on Instagram @topdocspod on Instagram and X/twitter The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.
Juan Mejía es un director con más de 25 años de experiencia en largometrajes y series documentales.Tiene un interés grandísimo por visibilizar en su obra la injusticia, la desigualdad, la lucha por el territorio.Entre sus películas se encuentran Muerte por mil cortes se estrenó en Hot Docs y ganó el Gran Premio del Jurado en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Seattle y el Premio del Público en DOC NYC. Más recientemente, produjo una serie de episodios, Amend: The Fight for America (Netflix), Soul of a Nation (ABC) y Condado de la matanza (Hulu). Su cortometraje, Houston United, fue estrenado en el Festival de Cine de Tribeca.En este episodio hablaremos por supuesto de Igualada, el documental sobre las luchas de Francia Márquez, a estrenarse en salas de Colombia en 2024. Hablaremos de cómo ésta no es una película de campaña, sino un retrato muy juicioso de un cineasta que se encuentra con una Francia hace más de dos décadas y la empieza a filmar, a seguir y a acompañar sin imaginarse siquiera que iba a convertirse en la vicepresidenta de un país.Un episodio recomendadísimo si te gusta el documental, las historias de la realidad y los cineastas que buscan con sus películas,crear impacto en las comunidades.Para saber más de Juan:Trailer Igualada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As-uvtvPNU8Human Pictureshttps://humanpictures.me/Distribuye Briosahttps://www.briosafilms.com/Si quieres pautar en nuestros episodios, patrocinar #ElNoti semanal o producir tu pocdast no dudes en escribirnos a info@gentequehacecine.comNuestra web: https://gentequehacecine.com/Este episodio es posible gracias a: Nuestra productora Gente queLa producción ejecutiva de Lemaitre Consultores El amor y confianza de nuestros amigos en Patreon (Carolina Rodríguez, Manuela Paredes, Hamilton Casas, Juliana Núñez, Marco Antonio Ramírez, Diana Piñeres, Felix Riaño y Diana Páez). Apóyanos como ellos desde 1 dólar.Asistencia de Producción: Nicolás Segura
Alexis Neophytides is a distinguished documentary filmmaker based in New York City, recognized for her impactful storytelling and advocacy through film.Her recent co-directorial work includes "Fire Through Dry Grass" with Andres “Jay” Molina, a poignant exploration of art and activism by the Reality Poets inside their nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This film garnered acclaim as a New York Times Critic's Pick, premiered at BlackStar in 2023 winning the jury award for Best Feature Documentary, and is broadcast + streaming on POV/PBS.Alexis's debut feature-length documentary, "Dear Thirteen," premiered at DOC NYC in 2022 and is distributed by Journeyman Pictures + Grasshopper Film, delving into the complexities of coming of age in today's world.Alexis Neophytides is also the co-creator, co-director, and producer of "Neighborhood Slice," an Emmy-nominated public television series highlighting the stories of longtime New Yorkers navigating gentrification. Her dedication to storytelling earned her a NY Emmy for the series "9.99."Throughout her career, Alexis has garnered support from esteemed organizations such as ITVS, the Ford Foundation, Field of Vision, IDA, Perspective Fund, Fork Films, the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Women's Fund, and she is a Sundance Institute Documentary Film Grantee.In addition to her filmmaking achievements, Alexis has been instrumental in developing filmmaking programs, designing curricula, and mentoring students across New York City, including roles at The Video Lab at The New School, The TEAK Fellowship, and OPEN DOORS. She holds a BA from Brown University and an MA in Media Studies from The New School.Alexis Neophytides continues to provoke meaningful dialogue on critical social issues through the powerful medium of documentary film, inspiring audiences worldwide.W: https://www.alexisneophytides.com/aboutVoices of Change: A Conversation with Alexis Neophytides on Documentary Filmmaking and Storytelling for ImpactPath to Documentary Filmmaking:Alexis Neophytides' journey from Brown University and The New School to acclaimed documentary filmmaking.What initially drew her to the art and power of documentary storytelling?Insight on "Fire Through Dry Grass":A deep dive into "Fire Through Dry Grass," exploring life inside a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic.How Alexis managed to convey a personal and impactful narrative amidst pandemic challenges.Messages she hopes audiences take away from the film.Creative Process Behind "Dear Thirteen":Exploring adolescence and cultural diversity through "Dear Thirteen."Approach to capturing the universal yet unique experiences of coming of age across different cultures.Surprising discoveries from the stories uncovered.Neighborhood Slice and New York City:Showcasing resilience in the face of gentrification through "Neighborhood Slice."Lessons learned about the spirit of New York City from documenting community narratives.Criteria for selecting compelling stories to tell.Awards, Recognition, and Impact:How Alexis measures success beyond awards and critical acclaim.Memorable feedback or moments from audiences that have resonated deeply.Educational Involvement and Mentoring:Alexis' contributions to education and mentorship in NYC.Influence of her educational work on her filmmaking and vice versa.Projects Supported by Major Organizations:Insights into securing support and partnerships from Sundance, Ford Foundation, ITVS, and others.Importance of these collaborations in realizing her documentary visions.Advice to Aspiring Documentarians:Guidance for emerging filmmakers navigating the evolving landscape of documentary filmmaking.Tips for tackling important social issues through film.Looking Ahead:Future themes and stories Alexis is eager to explore in her upcoming projects.Educational Benefits: This episode provides valuable insights into the creative and logistical processes behind documentary filmmaking, offering aspiring filmmakers a roadmap to storytelling that resonates with audiences while addressing pressing social issues. Alexis Neophytides' journey and experiences also highlight the educational and societal impacts of documentary films, making it a rich resource for students and educators interested in film studies, social sciences, and media literacy.Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FDamienSwaby Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: The People of Brixton https://www.kweli.tv/watch/kweli/the-people-of-brixton
A conversation between filmmaker Sosena Solomon, designer and urban scholar/theorist Mpho Matsipa, and anthropologist Natacha Nsabimana. This episode was recorded at e-flux Screening Room before a screening of Merkato, curated by Natacha Nsabimana. Sosena Solomon's Merkato is a documentary tracing the lives of four people as they navigate the demands of life and work in one of the biggest markets in Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Filmed on location in Merkato, before a radical architectural transformation, Solomon's documentary invites us to ask expansive questions about space, architecture, transition, and preservation. Sosena Solomon is an Ethiopian-American social documentary film and multimedia visual artist whose work explores cross-sections of various subcultures and communities in flux, carefully teasing out cultural nuances and capturing personal narratives through arresting visual storytelling. Solomon has worked for many years in the commercial and nonprofit sectors as a director and cinematographer on many short film projects, including Dreaming of Jerusalem, a Discovery-plus original documentary about the Ethiopian-Jewish community in Gondar, and Merkato. She has exhibited work at the Sundance Film Festival, Cinema Africa, Tribeca, and DOC NYC. She earned her BA in Television Production from Temple University and her MFA in Social Documentary film from the School of Visual Arts. Solomon is currently lecturing in the Fine Arts Department at the University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and working with the Metropolitan Museum of Art to create new digital and in-gallery content that will reframe the Museum's African art galleries. Mpho Matsipa is an educator, researcher, and independent curator. Matsipa holds a PhD in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, pursued as a Fulbright Scholar. She has curated several exhibitions, discursive platforms, and experimental architectural research including the Venice International Architecture Biennale (2008; 2021); African Mobilities at the Architecture Museum, Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich (2018); and Studio-X Johannesburg, in South Africa (2014–16). Her curatorial and research interests are at the intersection of urban studies, experimental architecture, and visual art. Mpho is an associate curator for the Lubumbashi Biennale, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (2024) and she teaches History and Theory at SCI-Arc. Natacha Nsabimana teaches in the anthropology department at the university of Chicago. Her research and teaching interests include postcolonial critique, musical movements, and the cultural and political worlds of African peoples on the continent and in the diaspora. The African Film Institute aims to create a home and a place of intimacy with African cinema in New York, through developing gradually and organically a viewing program animated by fellowships; a growing library; an active writers' room; and an expanding catalog of recorded dialogs. The African Film Institute draws from the visual cultures that view cinema as an evening school: a popular information system in the service of education, aesthetic experience, and public dissemination—employing a methodology concerning the use of cinema's collective production, and investing in viewing methods informed by different uses of time, visual and textual histories, and social struggles and hopes in mutuality between their own locality and the world at large. The African Film Institute is convened by Christian Nyampeta and hosted by e-flux Screening Room.
Jeff Cerulli! Comedian! Documentarian! Friend! Guy with a new special out now called "Live at the Bomb Shelter"! ABOUT THE SPECIAL: NYC-based comedian, writer and filmmaker Jeff Cerulli and Comedy Dynamics are pleased to announce the release of Live at the Bomb Shelter, Cerulli's debut full-length comedy special, out now everywhere comedy can be streamed. Cerulli takes the stage at NYC's Bomb Shelter for an hour of comedy that takes viewers on a hilarious journey through growing up on Long Island, the true crime craze, the joys of being a dog-dad, getting engaged after 10 years, and the struggles of helping an aging parent. Notably Cerulli gets into the bad NYC apartments I've lived in: “I had to move about a year ago because my last apartment was filled with lead…which is not what you want.” Cerulli always loved stand up comedy, and knew he would try it one day. He started running comedy shows in his 20s - a great way to land consistent stage time. “I have run so many random shows at different places in the city that most of the bars are now either a 7/11 or a Citibank”. The Bomb Shelter is a weekly comedy show run by Cerulli since 2016 in the basement of the Gaf West - one of the best independent comedy rooms in New York, super-intimate with low ceilings, a hot pipe and Christmas lights all year round. Says Cerulli: “There isn't anything else like it, going up and telling jokes without a net. It is the only artform you must practice in front of strangers to get better.” Cerulli is a filmmaker as well as a comedian, with multiple documentaries, web-series, and short films to his credit. Thus, he opted to make his own special a DIY affair, hiring amazing DP friend Ari Rothschild to shoot and run sound, and Paul Levin from International Digital Centre to mix. Cerulli edited Live at the Bomb Shelter himself, deftly switching hats: “I have been doing comedy for a long time, I have enough material, just do it.“ Cerulli took it to Comedy Dynamics because he loves what they are doing in the comedy space and was thrilled that they came aboard to distribute. ABOUT JEFF CERULLI: Jeff Cerulli is a NYC-based stand-up comedian and filmmaker who has performed all around the world. Jeff has been featured on Sirius radios Jim & Sam show, Amazon Game Breakers, The Laugh Button & Decider. His web series The Feed earned critical praise - The Observer said “it hits too close to home” and Paste called it “a sly satire on social media.” Jeff's feature-length documentary debut Hungry premiered at the IFC Center as part of the DOC NYC film festival. His latest documentary Tasteless, about the ever-changing comedy landscape, is currently available on Apple TV. Jeff currently hosts the podcast Your Team's Stuff where he invites a guest to judge memorabilia he finds off eBay for their favorite sports team ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Listen and enjoy! And know that this is only the first HALF of our chat. For the second portion, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or click on over here to Patreon!
The limited docuseries, EXPEDITION FROM HELL: THE LOST TAPES, uncovers a doomed expedition through the Amazon led by a charismatic guide with unclear motives. The series unfolds a stranger-than-fiction story of Mickey Grosman, a former special forces demolitions expert who took a group of amateur adventurers on a nearly impossible journey across South America. Positioned as a charity trek for cancer awareness, participants were to be part of a 5,000-mile expedition across the continent through the deepest parts of the Amazon jungle. Only one claims to have made it to the end…Mickey Grosman.David Freid serves as executive producer for the limited series. He is a director, producer, and journalist who has contributed to The Atlantic, The New York Times, National Geographic, NBC and Vanity Fair, among others. Freid was the lead creative of MEL Films, where he further honed his unique approach of finding humor and humanity in surprising places (filmed in over 30 countries). Those films went on to win the International Documentary Association (IDA) award for Best Documentary Series, an Edward R. Murrow Award for journalism, and he was nominated for an Emmy for "Guns Found Here”. His films have amassed millions of organic views online, and have played and won at festivals around the world, including SXSW, DOC NYC, Tribeca and Cannes. David has since gone on to direct multiple national commercials, one of which aired during the Super Bowl, and he has been the showrunner and director for series available on Discovery, Peacock, and Max.Alexander Hernandez is an Orlando, FL-based financial consultant who joined Mickey Grosman on the ill-fated expedition through the Amazon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
The limited docuseries, EXPEDITION FROM HELL: THE LOST TAPES, uncovers a doomed expedition through the Amazon led by a charismatic guide with unclear motives. The series unfolds a stranger-than-fiction story of Mickey Grosman, a former special forces demolitions expert who took a group of amateur adventurers on a nearly impossible journey across South America. Positioned as a charity trek for cancer awareness, participants were to be part of a 5,000-mile expedition across the continent through the deepest parts of the Amazon jungle. Only one claims to have made it to the end…Mickey Grosman.David Freid serves as executive producer for the limited series. He is a director, producer, and journalist who has contributed to The Atlantic, The New York Times, National Geographic, NBC and Vanity Fair, among others. Freid was the lead creative of MEL Films, where he further honed his unique approach of finding humor and humanity in surprising places (filmed in over 30 countries). Those films went on to win the International Documentary Association (IDA) award for Best Documentary Series, an Edward R. Murrow Award for journalism, and he was nominated for an Emmy for "Guns Found Here”. His films have amassed millions of organic views online, and have played and won at festivals around the world, including SXSW, DOC NYC, Tribeca and Cannes. David has since gone on to direct multiple national commercials, one of which aired during the Super Bowl, and he has been the showrunner and director for series available on Discovery, Peacock, and Max.Alexander Hernandez is an Orlando, FL-based financial consultant who joined Mickey Grosman on the ill-fated expedition through the Amazon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
Dan & Manny welcome Emmy award winner, writer, & USC Alum, Eric Althoff to put the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic Street Fighter (1994) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This is an hour and a half of classic Nostalgia Test Podcast comedy, hot takes, & tangents. We try to figure out who Street Fighter is for, how no one sets out to make a bad movie, Raul Julia, the absence of JCVD splits, quotable lines from the movie, Eric talks about an enlightening conversation he had with Judd Nelson, and so much more! 112.
Here's a preview of my soon-to-be-released interview with Finding the Money director, Maren Poitras. It's a four-minute segment where Maren describes what YOU can do to help Finding the Money be seen by others. The big launch is less than three weeks away. This means the most important thing is to get people to buy tickets for screenings. The documentary's website (findingmoneyfilm.com) is the best place to go for this, and especially the "where to watch" page. Here are the major upcoming screenings: This Tuesday, April 16, is the New York City premiere with "DOC NYC" at IFC Center at 7 pm. Get your tickets here./ New York City: May 3-9, each followed by a Q&A Washington, DC: May 9th at AFI Silver Theater, followed by a Q&A with Stephanie Kelton and Sara Nelson LA May 14-16 followed by a Q&A with Stephanie Kelton, Cory Doctorow, and Harry Shearer (Harry Shearer!) Other dates in Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco are coming The film will be available On Demand nationwide wherever you rent movies on May 3! (I'm going to stream it with my family as soon as it's available. I'm pretty sure my boys, 14 and 17, will sit through the whole thing, but I have carrots (homemade popcorn) and sticks (threat of no bed to sleep in) at the ready.)
Most Morehead-Cain Alumni know Josh Lee '04 as the co-founder of Green Top Farms, a farm-to-table catering and food service company based in New York City. But after the work day, you'll find the entrepreneur in the South Bronx coaching girls how to wrestle. Josh is the founder of the Taft High School women's wrestling team, one of the first of its kind in the city. A new film by Nike's Waffle Iron Entertainment chronicles the team's path to championship over the course of two years. Centering on the experiences of four team members, Lucha: A Wrestling Tale is a story of resilience, transformation, and victory. From family struggles to homelessness and immigration, the film gives an inside look at how the girls have found connection and success through wrestling. The docufilm was directed by Marco Ricci and produced in association with Noble Heart Films. Lucha premiered at DOC NYC, the largest film festival in the country, and received two awards. The film will be viewed during Discovery Weekend for Morehead-Cain recipients.Music creditsThe episode's intro song is by scholar Scott Hallyburton '22, guitarist of the band South of the Soul.How to listenOn your mobile device, you can listen and subscribe to Catalyze on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For any other podcast app, you can find the show using our RSS feed.Catalyze is hosted and produced by Sarah O'Carroll for the Morehead-Cain Foundation, home of the first merit scholarship program in the United States and located at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can let us know what you thought of the episode by finding us on Twitter or Instagram at @moreheadcain or you can email us at communications@moreheadcain.org.
Comin' in hot. Featuring... What Is It?! - in which Corey scans his brain to identify audio clips from movies What We're Watching: Thanksgiving; Stephen Sanchez Live; Doc NYC films; The Holdovers; May December; American Fiction Hosted by your own personal cinematic Scrumdiddlyumptious Strawberry Hot Chocolate & Dreamy Lemonade! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Television star Shari Lewis broke new ground in the 1950s and '60s with her ventriloquism and beloved puppet, Lamb Chop, who appeared with her on a variety of shows for children over the course of her career, including "The Shari Lewis Show" on NBC. A new documentary titled "Shari & Lamb Chop" explores Lewis's life and legacy. Director Lisa D'Apolito joins us to discuss the film, which will premiere at Doc NYC on Saturday at 6:30 pm.
Buenos días desde La Habana, soy Yoani Sánchez y en el "cafecito informativo" de este jueves 9 de noviembre de 2023 tocaré estos temas: - Nuevas brigadas para vigilar el consumo eléctrico - ¿Es el Gobierno mexicano amable con los migrantes cubanos? - Se acerca el aniversario de La Habana, una ciudad en crisis - Proyección del documental 'Patria y Vida: The Power of Music' Gracias por compartir este "cafecito informativo" y te espero para el programa de mañana. Puedes conocer más detalles de estas noticias en el diario https://www.14ymedio.com Los enlaces de hoy, para abrirlos desde la Isla se debe usar un proxy o un VPN para evadir la censura: Entran en acción los Contingentes Energéticos para detectar "ilegalidades" del consumo en Cuba https://www.14ymedio.com/cuba/Entran-Contingentes-Energeticos-ilegalidades-Cuba_0_3639236041.html Poco queda de las pantallas luminosas que celebraban el 500 aniversario de La Habana https://www.14ymedio.com/cuba/pantallas-luminosas-celebraban-aniversario-Habana_0_3638636110.html Las importaciones de pollo de EE UU caen un 66% y los cubanos ya pagan la pechuga a 110 MLC la caja https://www.14ymedio.com/economia/importaciones-EE-UU-pechuga-MLC_0_3638636106.html El humorista cubano Limay Blanco recauda más de 1.000 dólares para una víctima del régimen https://www.14ymedio.com/cuba/humorista-Limay-Blanco-victima-regimen_0_3638636109.html México deporta a otros 112 migrantes cubanos en la décima operación del año https://www.14ymedio.com/cuba/Mexico-deporta-migrantes-cubanos-operacion_0_3639236045.html Alta gastronomía para turistas y crisis alimentaria para los cubanos https://www.14ymedio.com/cuba/Alta-gastronomia-turistas-alimentaria-cubanos_0_3638636107.html Aumentan las denuncias de migrantes cubanos detenidos en México, entre ellos niños https://www.14ymedio.com/internacional/Aumentan-denuncias-migrantes-detenidos-Mexico_0_3638636113.html Proyección del documental 'Patria y Vida: The Power of Music' en el DOC NYC https://www.14ymedio.com/eventos_culturales/cine/Proyeccion-Patria-Power-DOC-NYC_13_3638166151.html
New York Women in Film and Television: Women Crush Wednesdays
We have two powerhouse women joining us this week! Heard of a film called Barbie? Suzana Peric, the film's Supervising Music Editor and NYWIFT Muse Honoree, tells us all about working on the smash-hit film. Director/Producer Sonia Kennebeck discusses filming her fascinating new documentary Reality Winner (about a young NSA translator charged with espionage), in real time over five years. We also celebrate NYWIFT Members at DOC NYC! To be featured on the podcast email us at communications@nywift.org. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org. Special thanks to Elspeth Collard, the creator of our podcast theme song. Social Media: NYWIFT: IG @NYWIFT / Twitter/X @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT Sonia Kennebeck: Twitter/X: @soniakennebeck / IG: @soniakennebeck DOC NYC: @docnycfest
DOC NYC, America's largest documentary festival, returns with a selection of non-fiction cinema from around the world. Some of the films include attention-grabbing films like "Kokomo City," "The Walk" and "Four Daughters." The festival is running both in-person and online from Nov. 8th until Nov. 26th. DOC NYC artistic director Jaie Laplante and senior programmer Ruth Somalo join us to discuss the line up.
Anne Thompson is joined by IndieWire's Marcus Jones to discuss Doc NYC, Priscilla, The Holdovers, Nyad and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Murtada and Izzy join the chorus of cinephiles raving over Martin Scorsese's latest, Killers of the Flower Moon. The pair talk through viral clips concerning the film's perspective, how the film fits into Scorsese's iconic filmography, its ending, and whether or not it's Lily Gladstone's year. Murtada also catches us up on some titles that will appear in this year's Doc NYC, an annual festival celebrating some of the year's best documentaries. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @IMPictureShow.To hear more from Izzy and Murtada check them out on social media: Izzy (Twitter: @bkrewind, IG: @bk_rewind); Murtada (Twitter: @ME_Says, IG: murtada_e).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Show NotesSalty: Lessons on Eating, Drinking, and Living from Revolutionary WomenCreative non-fiction and “essays” as a genre“I guess what I was trying to do was come up with ways into the lives of these women who I find interesting. That would also be compelling to someone who had never heard of them.”Dinner partyHannah Arendt and her cocktail partiesA subversive feast among friendsArguing in order to find out what you thinkThinking as a conversation with the selfLove in the specificity of relationshipAmor mundi—love of the world“Loving the world means working on two specific tasks. The first is to doggedly, insist on seeing the world just as it is with its disappointments and horrors and committing to it all the same. The second is to encounter people in the world and embrace their alterity, or difference.”Arendt's “banality of evil”The importance of letter-writing for sharing the self and inhabiting a years-long friendshipEdna Lewis, Freetown, Virginia, and “The Taste of Southern Cooking”Farm-to-table cooking used to be out of economic necessity, not a hip or high fine dining experienceEdna Lewis's Southern identity: "Lewis defines Southern as the experience of an emancipated people and their descendants, a cultural and culinary heritage to be proud of a distinctly American culture. And as she offers definitions, readers are reminded, she's refusing to be defined by anyone but herself.”“What Is Southern?” Gourmet Magazine—reclaiming Southern cooking for Black SouthernersThe Los Padres National Forest Supper ClubBabette's Feast (1987)The menu from Babette's FeastThe place of joy and pleasure in a flourishing spiritual lifeRobert Farrar Capon, The Supper of the LambFood and recognition“Learning how to taste”“Every dinner party is an act of hope.”About Alissa WilkinsonAlissa Wilkinson is a Brooklyn-based critic, journalist, and author. She is a senior correspondent and critic at Vox.com, writing about film, TV, and culture. She is currently writing We Tell Ourselves Stories, a cultural history of American myth-making in Hollywood through the life and work of Joan Didion, which will be published by Liveright.She's contributed essays, features, and criticism to a wide variety of publications, including Rolling Stone, Vulture, Bon Appetit, Eater, RogerEbert.com, Pacific Standard, The Dallas Morning News, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, and others. I'm a member of the New York Film Critics Circle, the National Society of Film Critics, and the Writers Guild of America, East, and was an inaugural writing fellow with the Sundance Institute's Art of Nonfiction initiative. She's served on juries at the Sundance Film Festival, DOC NYC, Sheffield Doc/Fest, the Hamptons International Film Festival, and others, and selection committees for groups including the Gotham Awards and the Sundance Documentary Film Program.In June 2022, her book Salty: Lessons on Eating, Drinking, and Living from Revolutionary Women was published by Broadleaf Books. In 2016, her book How to Survive the Apocalypse: Zombies, Cylons, and Politics at the End of the World was released, co-written with Robert Joustra.I frequently pop up as a commentator and guest host on radio, TV, and podcasts. Some recent appearances include CBS News; PBS Newshour; CNN International Newsroom; BBC America's Talking Movies; NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, On Point, and 1A; HBO's Allen v. Farrow; AMC's James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction; WNYC's The Takeaway; ABC's Religion & Ethics and The Drum; CBC Eyeopener, Vox's Today, Explained and The Gray Area; and many more. For 14 years, until the college ceased offering classes in 2023, she was also an associate professor of English and humanities at The King's College in New York City, and taught courses in criticism, cinema studies, literature, and cultural theory. She earned an M.F.A in creative nonfiction from Seattle Pacific University, an M.A. in humanities and social thought from New York University, and a B.S. in information technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.You can read my most up-to-date work on my Vox author page, or subscribe to my mostly-weekly newsletter. Production NotesThis podcast featured Alissa WilkinsonEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Liz Vukovic, Macie Bridge, and Kaylen YunA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give
Amy is joined by Marissa Lila and Rachel Lam to discuss Buddhism After Patriarchy by Rita Gross and begin our exploration of patriarchy in East Asia. Rachel Lam is a professor of psychology and integrative medicine caregiver in Salt Lake City, Utah. She identifies as a biracial-female educator, healer, and advocate for social justice and mental health.Marissa Lila (she/they) is a Thai-American documentarian who grew up in Hong Kong and Thailand and is now based in Salt Lake City. As a multicultural filmmaker, she directs and produces projects with characters who cross boundaries set by dominant cultures or identities. Marissa's projects have been selected to play at international film festivals (DOC NYC, Camden, IFF, Big Sky Documentary FF, and MountainFilm). Two projects she produced, Transmormon and Oxygen to Fly, went viral with over 160 million total views. These projects were featured in The Huffington Post, New York Times, The Atlantic, People Magazine, and Dazed. Marissa is co-founder of OHO Media, a creative content agency for which Marissa creates documentaries and documentary-based branded content. Marissa directed, produced, and wrote for the docu-reality television series The Generations Project, for which one of the episodes she produced won a Regional Emmy. Marissa also spent six years creating educational content to increase equitable outcomes for students inclusive of race, ethnicity, language, cultural, sexual orientation, or ability.
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