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Editor - Eric Kissack, ACE THE STUDIO editor Eric Kissack began journey his journey with series co-creator and star, Seth Rogen, on the Sasha Baron Cohen film, Bruno.  From there their partnership would continue, spanning projects like Sausage Party, Black Monday and others.  For their current project, they would be working closer than ever before, as Seth's vision for THE STUDIO necessitated Eric's presence on set, fostering a tighter creative process that brought editorial not only on location, but into aspects of prouction. THE STUDIO tells the story of Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of the floundering film production company Continental Studios. A self-described cinephile, Matt struggles to balance Continental's corporate aims in an increasingly IP-driven entertainment landscape with his own ambition to produce quality films. ERIC KISSACK, ACE Born and raised in New York City, Eric Kissack fell in love with movies when he went to see The Empire Strikes Back at the tender age of 4, a questionable parenting decision but a pivotal career moment. He spent every free moment after that watching films and went on to study film at Brown University. After school, Eric bumbled about for a bit but then got an early break as a film editor and spent 20 years cutting funny films in New York and Los Angeles. He had the pleasure of working on Role Models, Brüno, Cedar Rapids, The Dictator, Horrible Bosses 2, Daddy's Home, Instant Family, Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar and Bottoms. In 2012, he directed his first feature, Love, Sex & Missed Connections, an independent comedy that won several festival awards including Best Narrative Feature at the Cleveland International Film Festival and the Special Jury Award for First Time Filmmaker at the Traverse City Film Festival. In 2014, he directed a short film called The Gunfighter that won over two dozen awards including the Audience Award for Best Short at the 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival and was included in the 2015 Saatchi & Saatchi's New Director's Showcase at the Cannes Lions. In 2016, Eric decided to spend more time in television. He edited Black Monday, Rutherford Falls and Pam & Tommy among other shows. He was nominated for an Emmy for his work editing Veep and an ACE Award for his work editing The Good Place. Eric directed his first episode of television for the show Rutherford Falls on Peacock which premiered in June 2022.  He is currently working on a new television show for Amazon based on the Spider-Noir character starring Nicolas Cage. It premieres in 2026. The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Send us a textChuck Hayward - Writer | Producer and Wade Allain-Marcus, Director FULL INTERVIEWKathy, Mark and Burk chat with Wade Allain-Marcus and Chuck Hayward about their new film, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, available on all streaming platforms November 19! Starring Simone Joy Jones, Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams, Jermaine Fowler. With June Squibb and Nicole Richie.CHUCK HAYWARD is a distinguished (and damned funny) writer with a variety of acclaimed credits in TV and film. He's adapting the novel BOYS COME FIRST into a pilot, which he'll also executive produce. He just finished up as a Co-Executive Producer on LIFE & BETH for Hulu and was also a Co-Executive Producer on Apple/WBTV's TED LASSO, for which he earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series.  Before that, he worked as a Supervising Producer on the Emmy-nominated Marvel/Disney+ massive hit series WANDAVISION, receiving an additional Emmy nomination for penning “All-New Halloween Spooktacular!" His other television credits include projects like ABC's MIXED-ISH, Showtime's FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS, and Netflix's DEAR WHITE PEOPLE.  On the feature side, he wrote the remake of the classic film DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTERS DEAD for Treehouse Pictures.  Chuck sold his first feature screenplay, STEP SISTERS, to Netflix via Broad Green Pictures with Charles Stone directing. Chuck's strives to mine the depths of his dysfunction to tell a variety of nuanced, character-driven stories that highlight the spectrum of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ experiences with as much laughter as humanly possible.WADE ALLAIN-MARCUS is an accomplished writer, director, and actor. For his most recent feature, he directed a remake of the cult classic DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD which opened in theaters nationwide to rave reviews including a NYT Critics Pick. It's currently streaming on BET+.FRENCH DIRTY, which he co-wrote, directed, and starred in, sold to Netflix after premiering at the Los Angeles Film Festival. It also screened at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris, Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano in Cuba, and the Las Vegas International Film Festival where it took home the jury prize for Best Feature Film and Best Feature screenplay.  He was a producer/writer/director on Freeform's hit show, "Grown-ish", and a supervising producer/writer/director on Phoebe Robinson's show "Everything's Trash" also on Freeform. As an actor, he recurred as "Ali Gator" in Netflix's ERIC starring Benedict Cumberbatch, as "Derek Dubois" in HBO's INSECURE, and as "Diego" in the FX drama, SNOWFALL.#movieratingsystem donttellmomthebabysittersdead #chuckhayward #wadealainmarcus #interview #filmmaking Cinemondo is excited to announce that co-host, Burk Sauls, book, One Hundred Movies: Burk's Favorite Movies Volume 1, is available on Amazon!  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DML5K363?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520Get early access to these reviews by joining Patreon or our YouTube channel! YouTube Membershiphttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA/joinPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/CinemondoPodcastJoin this channel to get access to fun perks like exclusive content and private Discord channel!:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA/joinOfficial Swag https://shop.spreadshirt.com/cinemondoNew videos daily!!Subscribe for the latest movie reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA?sub_confirmation=1

Remi Kessler began documenting homelessness in Los Angeles in 2015. He produced and directed THE ADVOCATES, a full-length feature documentary providing a sweeping look at the history and causes of LA's homeless crisis and an intimate view of the tireless work of advocates striving to create better lives for their homeless clients. The film premiered at the 2018 Los Angeles Film Festival, followed by a successful festival run, multiple community screenings frequently moderated by Remi, and worldwide distribution and streaming. Since THE ADVOCATES, Remi produced and directed a series of six films for UCLA and the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health which are utilized to educate social workers and graduate students on mental illness and homelessness. He is currently producing "Homele$$, Inc" on the high cost of housing and why is it so high?  For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. 

Come experience You, Me & Her with us in LA! Get your tickets to the outdoor event and screening! Welcome back to the Masked Swingers! This week is a super special episode! We are joined by the magnificent creative team behind You, Me & Her. Selina and Dan dive into the real story behind this film, finding your sexuality as an adult, and exploring new dynamics within your marriage! You, Me & Her has won over 13 awards in the indie film festival scene including Best Feature Film at the Mexican American Film & Television Awards, and Best Romantic Comedy at the Los Angeles Film Festival!  Set against the backdrop of a serene summer night, this cinematic gem delves into the complexities of a decade-long relationship. Mags (played by Ringel) and Ash (Ritesh Rajan of *Russian Doll* and *Jungle Book*) find themselves in a rut during their first vacation post-baby. Enter Angela (Sydney Park of *The Walking Dead* and *First Love*), a spiritual digital nomad who sparks a new dynamic. The trio's exploration into the idea of a threesome brings unexpected twists and opportunities for reconnection. “What looks to be a raunchy sex comedy eventually turns into something more substantial, as Ringel's nuanced script finds surprising depth as well as humor in a strained domesticity nearing the breaking point.” - Dennis Harvey, 48 hills Can't get enough of Selina & Dan? Visit You, Me & Her site Follow You, Me & Her on IG Follow 2 Hands Production on IG Follow Two Hands Production on YT Follow Selina on IG Want more from The Masked Swingers? Join our Discord Follow us on IG Follow us on TT Email us with your questions at themaskedswingerspod@gmail.com Timestamped Highlights [00:00] - Welcome Selina & Dan! [02:05] - The Vegas Origin Story [7:44] - The excitement of the fantasy [8:48] - Being honest with yourself and your partner [12:45] - Perfect timing  [14:04] - The Message of the Movie [16:36] - The Pole to Hole ratio [18:33] - Let's get vulnerable [20:20] - Interactive experience of You, Me & Her [25:43] - Navigating the nuance of ENM & authentic storytelling [30:44] - How not to intro ENM [41:28] - The Debrief

Actor and filmmaker Wade Allain-Marcus has a unique approach toward his involvement in a variety of films and television projects. It derives from factors like his mixed background, training in the Experimental Theatre Wing (ETW) at NYU, and growing up with parents in the business. The approach is one thing, but the result speaks for itself and is shaped by the ensembles he finds himself immersed into, such as the regular casts of HBO's Insecure or Netflix's Eric, the latter opposite Benedict Cumberbatch. From Lucy Forbes to Antoine Fuqua to John Singleton, Wade has worked with a variety of interesting directors who have affected his own approach to the craft. After making his directorial debut with Una y Otra y Otra vez, starring NYU classmate Gina Rodriguez, he directed the acclaimed French Dirty which premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2015, and dealth with topics including male-friendships and infidelity in the context of a love triangle. He shot the film with close friends and NYU classmates including Arjun Gupta and his spouse Melina Lizette. Following a host of acting projects, he joined the writer's room of Grownish, which he also directed an episode of, and recently directed Academy Award Nominee June Squibb in the BET remake of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. in our conversation, we discussed parental relationships and influence; the musicality of filmmaking; and why it's so difficult to trivialize his acting and directing credits.Opening Credits: Jangwa - V I CC BY 4.0; LaFaena - Car Drive I CC BY 4.0. Closing Credits: reed blue - INTROMATU_2006 I CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US.

On episode #166, I spoke with Jason Jones about how to revive our culture from a Catholic perspective.Key points from our discussion include:- The biggest issue in today's world- Catholic approach to the great reset - The need to strength families and communities through subsidiarity- What motivated Jason to write this book- And much more...Biography:Jason Jones is a film producer, author, activist, popular podcast host, and human rights worker. He is president of the Human-Rights Education and Relief Organization (H.E.R.O.) known for its two main programs The Vulnerable People Project and Movie to Movement. In 2006, Jones was an Executive Producer of "Bella," which won several film industry awards, most notably the People's Choice Award at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. In 2009 Jason was an associate producer of “The Stoning of Soraya M”, winner of the NAACP Image Award and the Los Angeles Film Festival. In 2009 Jones produced the award-winning pro-life short film Crescendo with Eduardo Verastegui and Pattie Mallete (the mother of Justin Bieber). Crescendo raised over 6 million dollars in North America to support pregnancy centers and women's shelters. Jason launched the Vulnerable People Project's Hope for Afghanistan program after receiving a request to rescue a friend's mother trapped in Afghanistan during the US Military withdrawal. VPP's Hope for Afghanistan has since grown immensely in the last two years. Since the disastrous US withdrawal VPP has evacuated thousands of religious minorities and former Afghan allies, provided for safe houses in neighboring countries, and worked to resettle vulnerable Afghans. VPP has delivered over 3 million meals to families in need across Afghanistan; opened a women's health clinic; drilled wells that provide potable water to several villages; and provided security for schools so children can study and learn safely.  At the heart of everything Jason does is a mission to stand between the violent and the vulnerable: from the child in the womb to Christians in Nigeria, to civilians in Ukraine to our former allies in Afghanistan. His tireless work in the pro-life movement was just recognized in a featured chapter in Legacy of Life, a book honoring fifty of the greatest pro-life leaders of the last fifty years. Links:Link for Purchase: The Great ResetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophiaInstitutePress/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiaPress Our Sponsors:This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code SAINTS20OFF for 20% off your next purchase! Support the Show.

Our next guest is on the rise having written music for films premiering at Sundance, SXSW, and the Los Angeles Film Festival among many more. They scored A24's Problemista by Julio Torres, and the Gotham Award and Independent Spirit nominated film Bruiser on Hulu. Under their solo moniker OHYUNG, they produce genre-shifting music that moves between ambient, experimental pop, and distorted noise. I'm so excited to welcome them onto the podcast. And the composer is… Robert Ouyang Rusli --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/composertalk/support

Rory Uphold is the host of Crimes of the Heart Podcast. She's written/directed the viral web series' “Only in HelLA” and “This Is Why We're Single” and she's sold shows to places like Elite Daily, Sony, Comedy Central, Endemol Shine, Crackle, and FX. Rory was one of the inaugural fellows in the Sundance Institutes “New Voices Lab” and voted top five in Funny or Die's “Make Em LAFF” competition with the Los Angeles Film Festival. She's the host and creator of the popular love and dating podcast CRIMES OF THE HEART where she normalizes the everyday struggles and taboos of modern love. When Rory isn't thriving through awkward social situations she's making Tiktoks and trying to find her future ex-husband. Call Zak on the advice show hotline @ 844-935-BEST---Wanna help Zak continue making this show? Become a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow---Share this episode on IG @BestAdviceShow

My new friend Matteo Esposito will be appearing in today's episode. Matteo is an Ontario native who works as a singer/songwriter, set designer, and playwright. His most well-known piece is Sorting It Out, a one-act play about autism. Broadway has shown two of his works. Although because he was bullied, had ten surgeries, and had to go to the doctor constantly, he has had to deal with some tough moments. Despite this, it didn't stop him from going to college and becoming a successful screenwriter for his short YouTube series that will be screened at the upcoming Los Angeles Film Festival. Let's welcome the straightforward and motivating Matteo Esposito to the podcast. https://autismtheaterproject.org/ https://www.anthonytullomusic.com/ matteoesposito@hotmail.com      

Kim Adelman began her producing career with the indie feature, Just Friends. She then launched the Fox Movie Channel's short film program, where the 19 shorts she produced won 30+ awards and played over 150 film festivals worldwide, including the Sundance Film Festival four years in a row.Kim Adelman currently teaches Low Budget Filmmaking at UCLA Extension and Cinema Production II at Mount Saint Mary University. In 2014, she was named UCLA Extension's Entertainment Studies Instructor of the Year. In 2016, she won its Distinguished Instructor Award.In addition to guest lecturing at UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton, and Cal State Los Angeles, she has also taught filmmaking workshops across the US, Canada, and New Zealand. Most recently she led creative writing workshops for kids at UCLA's Hammer Museum via 826LA and filmmaking for teens at Pasadena's Norton Simon Museum.Over the past two decades, Ms. Adelman has also reported extensively on festivals and short films for Indiewire, co-programmed the American Cinematheque's annual Focus on Female Directors short film screening series for fifteen years, and co-founded FFC: the Female Filmmaking Collective. She has also been a jury member and/or a panel moderator at numerous international film festivals, including Sundance Next and the Los Angeles Film Festival during its final year.Her short film book, Making it Big in Shorts, is on its third edition and has been published internationally in Spanish and Mandarin. The three pop culture books she wrote for Penguin Random House are The Girls Guide to Elvis, The Girls Guide to Country, and The Ultimate Guide to Chick Flicks. which was also published in Japanese.She has recorded a five-part educational podcast on independent filmmaking for UCLA Extension and co-hosted the 15-episode movie adaptation podcast Book to Screen, available on iTunes. She has also appeared as cinema expert in the ARTE documentary From Weepies to Chick Flicks, E!'s Hollywood & Sex special, and the DVD extras for Love Me Tender and Ghost. She was profiled for Women Transforming Media and appeared onKim Adelman was also Director of On Air Creative Production for Style Network until that network shut down. She has worked at multiple cable networks including FX/FXM, E!, G4, PopTV, the Game Show Network, and Cinevault.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2881148/advertisement

Today my guest is Brad Orsted, an award-winning wildlife and conservation filmmaker/photographer, author, speaker and wilderness therapy instructor. Brad's work has appeared on Nat Geo Wild, The BBC, PBS, Nature, The Washington Post and Smithsonian Channel. Brad's most recent film, “The Beast of Our Time: Grizzly Bears and Climate Change” is narrated by none other than Jeff Bridges. The film recently won Best Environmental Film Award at the Los Angeles Film Festival. We will be discussing his new memoir, “Through the Wilderness: My Journey of Redemption and Healing in the American Wild”, available now wherever books are sold. But before we jump in, I'm excited to share that I have made a lot of progress on my book “How to Quit Drinking, A 12 Step Exploration Guide. Overcome barriers to entry, Clarify Misconceptions and access a process of transformation for an alcohol-free life”.    The first chapter is available now as my gift to you, just visit 12stepexplorationguide.com, enter your email address and it will be automatically delivered to your inbox!    The purpose of this book is to share everything I wish I could say to someone who wants to break free of their addiction and is thinking about giving the 12 steps a shot. My goal is to help alleviate fears around attending meetings and clear up some common misconceptions, which there are many.    But this isn't book isn't about invalidating anyone's negative experiences, in fact it's my attempt to validate them and offer a safe path through the process in order to help people who want to quit drinking and live alcohol free.   As the book progresses, I will be sharing some of the suggestions and practical strategies from additional chapters. My goal is to provide the information to the people who need it now because the book is still going to take some time to complete. If you need support now, and you're either not ready to try 12 step or want to, you can always work with me directly through my private coaching program. I utilize both hypnosis and compassionate recovery coaching to help you reach your goals. Just visit soberlifeschool.com to book a strategy call with me.   And if you haven't signed up for the weekly newsletter with additional resources I find on the interwebs, you can find it on the soberlifeschool.com website as well. So that's it for the intro today. Please enjoy this episode with Brad.   Connect with  here: Visit Website: https://www.bradleyorsted.com/ Follow on Instagram: @brad_orsted Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30g6ALF   Spotify https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   Amazon Music      Watch Full Episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo  

Executive Director of Vidiots Foundation, Maggie Mackay, joins host Jessica Kantor to discuss why children need agency when choosing what to watch that goes beyond what streaming algorithms serve them. Maggie Mackay (she/her), Vidiots Executive Director/Vidiots Board Member, developed her interest in film as a child at her local NYC video store, Rare Bird Video, and independent movie theaters, including Film Forum and The Quad. For thirteen years, she served as Senior Programmer of the Los Angeles Film Festival and Director of Nominations for the Independent Spirit Awards. She has held positions at Sundance Institute, AFI Fest, and Aspen Film, among other arts organizations, advocating for filmmakers and connecting audiences to cinema. Mackay returned to her video store roots when she joined Vidiots in 2016 as its first Executive Director.Support Vidiots HereFilms Discussed:101 DalmationsThe Small One (short film from '70s)E.T.American Werewolf in LondonThe Lost BoysStand By MeThe GooniesSay AnythingCocoSpiderverseBlack PantherCrooklynSesame Street The Red BalloonRobin Hood (1970s)Star WarsNight Before Christmas Police AcademyAirplaneTerms of EndearmentJawsGirlhoodEve's BayouSuccessionSopranosThe WireFoxes New Episodes Every Wednesday!EPISODE CREDITS:Host, Producer, Editor: Jessica KantorBooker: Noelia MurphyBe sure to follow and tag Raising Cinephiles on Instagram

„Fotografia musi uderzyć, film musi wciągnąć”. O spójności formy i treści, budowaniu narracji i opowiadaniu o emocjach w filmie i fotografii Monika Szewczyk-Wittek rozmawia z Piotrem Jaxą, Weroniką Ławniczak i Tomaszem Wolskim.Kiedy i dlaczego fotografia im nie wystarcza? Czy film pozwala opowiedzieć historie lepiej niż zdjęcia? W najnowszym odcinku Podcastu Fotopolis poruszamy temat związków fotografii i filmu.  Nawiązujemy też do poruszających w formie i treści filmów prezentowanych podczas tegorocznej edycji festiwalu Millennium Docs Against Gravity. Do dyskusji zaprosiliśmy ludzi branży: operatora i fotografa Piotr Jaxę, artystkę wizualną Weronikę Ławniczak oraz reżysera, scenarzystę i montażystę Tomasza Wolskiego.Weronika ŁawniczakTworzy sztuki wizualne, fotografię i reżyseruje. Obok prac Weroniki nie sposób przejść obojętnie – mają w sobie ogromny ładunek emocjonalny, urok i zmuszają widza do refleksji. W centrum jej spojrzenia, znajduje się przede wszystkim człowiek. Artystka często porzuca rekwizyty, a nawet kolory, by uchwycić ludzkie piękno w czystej formie. Ma na swoim koncie liczne wystawy i sesje dla cenionych marek oraz magazynów. Od kilku lat reżyseruje reklamy i krótkie formy wideo.Tomasz WolskiReżyser, operator i montażysta kilkunastu filmów dokumentalnych (m.in. „W Ukrainie”, „1970”, „Zwyczajny kraj”, „Lekarze”, “Pałac”, „Szczęściarze”) nagradzanych m.in. na Krakowskim Festiwalu Filmowym, Visions du Réel , Nowe Horyzonty, Docs Against Gravity, Los Angeles Film Festival, Camerimage, Los Angeles Film Festival, Palm Spring Film Festival oraz wielu innych. Reżyser krótkich filmów fabularnych „Płot”, „Problem”oraz „Córka” – nagrodzonego na festiwalu Angers Premiers Plan oraz na Festiwalu Filmów Fabularnych w Gdyni. Montażysta filmów m.in. „Dziennik z podróży” i „21xNowy York” Piotra Stasika, „Krzyżoki” Anny Gawlity, a także współmontażysta „Babi Yar. Contex” oraz „The Kiev Trial” Sergeia Loznitsy. Członek Europejskiej Akademii Filmowej, Gildii Polskich Reżyserów Dokumentalnych oraz PolskiejAkademii Filmowej.Piotr JaxaOperator filmowy i fotograf. Absolwent Wydziału Operatorskiego PWSFTiTeatralnej w Łodzi. Ma w swoim dorobku kilkadziesiąt filmów dokumentalnych i fabularnych realizowanych na całym świecie – jego prace zdobywały nagrody m. in. na festiwalach w Cannes, Mannheim, Krakowie, Los Angeles i Berlinie. Prowadzi seminaria i warsztaty operatorskie. Równocześnie pracuje jako niezależny fotograf, specjalizujący się w fotografii z planu filmowego. Wieńcząc swoja współpracę fotograficzną z Krzysztofem Kieślowskim, przygotował wystawę zdjęć „Remembering Krzysztof”, która podróżuje po świecie od 1994 roku. Jest autorem kilku książek fotograficznych: „L'esprit de Genève” (1988), „Oh! Barcelone” (1992) oraz „Poschiavo, un mondo di valle” (1998). Od 1995 roku pracuje nad projektem książki i wystawy fotograficznej zatytułowanej „Cinematographers” – jest to kolekcja portretów operatorów filmowych z całego świata. Pierwszy tom ukazał się w grudniu 2021 roku. Drugi i trzeci tom są w opracowaniu. Jest stałym wspołpracownikmiem Polskiej Agencji Fotografów FORUM oraz członkiem ZPAF.

Cade is joined by Alex Clair, co-host of Cade & Friends, to discuss two retro-themed films: Cold in July (2013) and Beyond the Gates (2018). Watch the video version at: YouTube.com/@CadeThomas/streams Double Feature Movie Club is a weekly movie review show with a retro vibe. Two movies. Two people. One rambling conversation. Each film is our first time watching them. We often go off-topic. Cold in July is a 2014 American independent crime thriller film directed by Jim Mickle, written by Mickle and Nick Damici, and starring Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard, and Don Johnson. The film takes place in 1980s Texas and is based on the novel Cold in July by author Joe R. Lansdale. Hall plays a man who kills a burglar, whose father (Shepard) subsequently seeks revenge. The plot is further complicated when a private investigator (Johnson) shows up. Beyond the Gates is a 2016 American horror film directed by Jackson Stewart and starring Barbara Crampton. It premiered on June 2, 2016, at the Los Angeles Film Festival where it won the audience award in the festival's midnight section.

Attorney Justin Brooks is known for the extensive legal work he has done over many years to overturn wrongful criminal convictions. He has dedicated his career to this cause and currently serves as the Director and Co-Founder of the California Innocence Project. He has practiced in the area of criminal defense in many states, including Michigan and Illinois. He has also taught courses at Georgetown Law Center and Thomas M. Cooley Law School and is presently a tenured professor at California Western School of Law. Justin Brooks is also the author of the only legal case book focused on the topic of wrongful convictions.Justin has received a number of accolades throughout his career, including the designation as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Los Angeles Daily Journal, as well as receiving recognition as “Lawyer of the Year” in 2010 and 2012 by California Lawyer Magazine. He has also worked in Latin America to train lawyers for the past twenty years. As a co-founder of Red Inocente, an organization that is devoted to founding and supporting various innocence organizations in Latin America, he continues to devote his career to the cause of overturning wrongful criminal convictions.The Exoneration of Brian BanksJustin Brooks and The California Innocence Project worked tirelessly to overturn the wrongful conviction of Brian Banks, who was charged with rape and kidnapping after a consensual sexual encounter. At the time, Brian Banks was only seventeen years old and was widely considered to have a bright future playing football in the NFL. The false rape accusation drastically changed the course of his life, as he was faced with the difficult decision of choosing whether to proceed to trial and risk forty-one years to life in prison if found guilty or to accept a plea deal for just over five years in prison. Brian chose to accept the plea deal, which also came with the cost of destroying his dream of playing football and requiring him to register as a sex offender.Together with The California Innocence Project, attorney Justin Brooks presented evidence of Brian Banks' innocence of these crimes. Evidence in his favor included the alleged victim stating that she fabricated the story. After another review of the evidence, the District Attorney's Office agreed that Banks was wrongfully convicted; and in May of 2012, a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court reversed his conviction.Banks' story has a particularly happy ending. After his exoneration, Justin Brooks spoke out to the press on behalf of his client and asked NFL teams to give Brian a chance at playing football. Shortly after, Brian received calls from six different NFL teams expressing interest.Ultimately, Brian Banks played for the Cincinnati Bengals during one NFL season. Though his time playing in the NFL was brief; following the 2013 football season, Brian accepted a position working for the NFL's Department of Operations in the replay center. In this position, he also helped contribute to the league's social media.Brian's story garnered such public interest that his story was made into a film which premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in September of 2018. The movie features Academy Award-nominated actor Greg Kinnear playing the role of Professor Justin Brooks, and will premiere in the US in August 2019. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be a digital native? TikTok, Boom. dissects the platform along myriad cross-sections -- algorithmic, socio-political, economic, and cultural -- to explore the impact of the history-making app. Balancing a genuine interest in the community and its innovative mechanics with a healthy skepticism, delve into the security issues, global political challenges, and racial biases behind the platform. Featuring Gen Z influencers like Feroza Aziz, Spencer X, Deja Foxx, and Merrick Hanna.Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya's feature documentary Coded Bias premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. She directed the season finale episode for the National Geographic television series Breakthrough, a series profiling trailblazing scientists transforming the future. Executive Produced by Ron Howard, it was broadcast globally in June 2017. Her debut feature film Catching the Sun, about the race for a clean energy future, premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and was named a New York Times Critics' Pick. Catching the Sun released globally on Netflix on Earth Day 2016 with Executive Producer Leonardo DiCaprio, and was nominated for the Environmental Media Association Award for Best Documentary. Kantayya is a TED Fellow, a William J. Fulbright Scholar, and a finalist for the ABC Disney DGA Directing Program. She is an Associate of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Kantayya finished in the top 10 out of 12,000 filmmakers on Fox's On the Lot, a show by Steven Spielberg in search of Hollywood's next great director.For more information about the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council, visit icfrc.org.

In the midst of a year that saw pandemic disease, social unrest, and bare-knuckled politics, Hollywood churned out a tremendous body of work—even while theaters closed, and films created for the big screen streamed directly to our homes. Pete Hammond says this year's Academy Awards reflect the issues facing Americans.   Hammond, chief film critic for Deadline Hollywood, is widely considered to be one of the most distinguished awards analysts for both film and television. In addition to being chief film critic at Deadline, he has also been Awards Editor and Columnist for the past eight years. In his past he has reviewed films for MovieLine, Boxoffice magazine, Backstage, Hollywood.com and Maxim, as well as frequently contributing to Variety. Outside of writing, Pete is also in his seventeenth year as host of the year-round KCET Cinema Series in Los Angeles, where he screens a selection of films prior to their theatrical release and interviews filmmakers. He is also host of UCLA extension's Sneak Preview for the past ten years, and has hosted panels at AFI Fest, the Santa Barbara Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, Mill Valley Film Festival, CineVegas, San Francisco Film Festival, and Cannes Film Festival. He has interviewed prestigious filmmakers and stars from groups such as SAG, DGA, BAFTA, and WGA. He previously held producing positions at Entertainment Tonight, Extra, Access Hollywood, The Arsenio Hall Show, The Martin Short Show and AMC Network. He is the winner of both the 1996 and 2013 Publicists Guild of America's Press Award, making him only the second journalist in the 50-year history of the organization to receive the award twice. He served on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for six years and is the recipient of five Emmy nominations for writing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Chan Lee is a Korean American filmmaker based in Los Angeles, CA. His debut feature film as writer/director was "Yellow" (1997), a coming of age drama/comedy about a group of Asian American teens in Los Angeles. Lee's second feature film as writer/director was "Undoing" (2006), a noir thriller set in LA's Koreatown. "Undoing" was nominated for Best Feature Film by the Los Angeles Film Festival and had a theatrical release in NYC, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. His latest award-winning film "Silent River",is a haunting and hallucinogenic, layered, and nuanced film that boldly challenges the very notions of reality and illusion. Learn more about Chris Chan Lee @ https://chrischanlee.com Check out Silent River @ https://silentrivermovie.com/ ==== Subscribe to watch more Drop the Mic videos Listen to the Full Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/dropthemic FOLLOW DROP THE MIC PODCASTS ON SOCIAL Daron Jenkins on Twitter https://twitter.com/daronjenkins919 Daron Jenkins on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daronjenkins919/ FOLLOW DROP THE MIC ON SOCIAL Drop the Mic on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DTMPodcast ABOUT DROP THE MIC PODCAST Daron Jenkins is the creator, executive producer, and host of the Drop the Mic podcast series which invites fascinating personalities for thought-provoking conversations and lots of laughing. ABOUT DJ MEDIA DJ Media is the YouTube home for all things Daron Jenkins and DJ Media Podcasts. DJ Media features conversations and laughs with influencers, personalities, creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, business leaders and friends of pop culture. It also features exclusive content like live Instagram shows, live audio rooms and other funny podcasts like the Download Podcast Show, 13 Questions, and The Download 007 Podcast. DJ MEDIA on YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxIaNjsz1DXdhgraPpuQdQ

No Budget Filmmaking with Mark StolaroffI've been trying to get today's guest on the show for months. Mark Stolaroff is a No Budget Filmmaking maestro. Here's a bit about our guest.Mark Stolaroff is an independent producer and a founding partner of Antic Pictures, an LA-based production company producing a slate of low-budget, high-quality digital features. He recently finished principal photography on DriverX, his 5th collaboration with award-winning writer/director Henry Barrial.DriverX stars Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul), Desmin Borges (You're The Worst), Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and many other talented actors.Stolaroff and Barrial's previous feature, The House That Jack Built, which premiered at the 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival, played theatrically in December 2015 and is now currently streaming on Netflix and other digital platforms.Mark produced Barrial's third feature, the micro-budget sci-fi film Pig, which was an official selection at over 35 film festivals worldwide, winning 10 awards, including 7 Best Feature award.Pig was distributed by Kino Lorber in 2014. With Ron Judkins, Stolaroff produced Barrial's second feature, True Love, which was developed in the Sundance Screenwriters Lab and was a hit on the festival circuit. Stolaroff also consulted on Meera Menon's Farah Goes Bang, which premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, winning the Nora Ephron Award.Other projects include:The Trouble With Men And WomenPaper ChasersSome BodyManic (starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Cheadle, and Zooey Deschanel)Keep The River On Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale...and others.He is currently producing the horror feature Devil's Whisper, directed by Adam Ripp, which will be shooting in June 2016. Stolaroff was formerly a principal of Next Wave Films, a company of The Independent Film Channel that provided finishing funds to exceptional, low budget films; and through its production arm Agenda 2000, financed and executive produced digital features.Included in Next Wave's 13 films are:Christopher Nolan's FollowingJoe Carnahan's  Blood, Guts, Bullets, & OctaneAmir Bar Lev's FighterSundance Grand Jury Prize winning documentary Southern Comfort.In all Next Wave took seven films to Sundance and five to Toronto; nine were released theatrically in the U.S. and two premiered on HBO; nine were shot digitally and six of those were transferred to film.Stolaroff has lectured on low/no budget and digital filmmaking throughout the world and at many of the major film festivals.He has taught film classes at UCLA Extension, the Maine Film Workshop, and The Learning Annex and has written for Scientific American, Filmmaker, Sight & Sound, Film Festival Reporter, and Film Arts Magazine.He has been on countless filmmaking panels over the last two decades, including serving as the Series Moderator for IFP/LA's Digital Filmmaking Series in 2001 and 2002.  He has sat on the juries of several film festivals and was on the Advisory Board of HBO's US Comedy Arts Film Festival. He currently serves on the advisory board of Filmmakers Alliance.Stolaroff founded No Budget Film School in 2005, and in addition to teaching his classes, has lectured at most of the major film schools.Mark has extensive production experience on several low-budget features and shorts, including production managing the Academy Award winning short film My Mother Dreams The Satan's Disciples in New York.His background also includes two years in Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch Capital Markets, and five years as the Managing Director of Curtains Theater, an innovative legitimate theater he founded in Houston.  A native Texan, Stolaroff received his BBA from the prestigious Business Honors Program at the University of Texas and minored in Film Pr

Kim Adelman began her producing career with the indie feature, Just Friends. She then launched the Fox Movie Channel's short film program, where the 19 shorts she produced won 30+ awards and played over 150 film festivals worldwide, including the Sundance Film Festival four years in a row.Kim Adelman currently teaches Low Budget Filmmaking  at UCLA Extension and Cinema Production II at Mount Saint Mary University. In 2014, she was named UCLA Extension's Entertainment Studies Instructor of the Year.  In 2016, she won its Distinguished Instructor Award.In addition to guest lecturing at UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton, and Cal State Los Angeles, she has also taught filmmaking workshops across the US, Canada, and New Zealand. Most recently she led creative writing workshops for kids at UCLA's Hammer Museum via 826LA and filmmaking for teens at Pasadena's Norton Simon Museum.Over the past two decades, Ms. Adelman has also reported extensively on festivals and short films for Indiewire, co-programmed the American Cinematheque's annual Focus on Female Directors short film screening series for fifteen years, and co-founded FFC: the Female Filmmaking Collective.  She has also been a jury member and/or a panel moderator at numerous international film festivals, including Sundance Next and the Los Angeles Film Festival during its final year.Her short film book, Making it Big in Shorts, is on its third edition and has been published internationally in Spanish and Mandarin.  The three pop culture books she wrote for Penguin Random House are The Girls Guide to Elvis, The Girls Guide to Country, and The Ultimate Guide to Chick Flicks. which was also published in Japanese.She has recorded a five-part educational podcast on independent filmmaking for UCLA Extension and co-hosted the 15-episode movie adaptation podcast Book to Screen, available on iTunes. She has also appeared as cinema expert in the ARTE documentary From Weepies to Chick Flicks, E!'s Hollywood & Sex special, and the DVD extras for Love Me Tender and Ghost.  She was profiled for Women Transforming Media and appeared onKim Adelman was also Director of On Air Creative Production for Style Network until that network shut down. She has worked at multiple cable networks including FX/FXM, E!, G4, PopTV, the Game Show Network, and Cinevault.

Mark Stolaroff is an LA-based independent producer with an over 25 year career in the film business. A frequent collaborator with writer/director Henry Barrial, Stolaroff has produced all five of Barrial's features, including Some Body, Barrial's feature debut, which premiered at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival in Dramatic Competition and was released theatrically by Lot 47 Films; True Love, a Sundance Screenwriters Lab project; Pig, a sci-fi thriller that appeared in over 35 film festivals worldwide winning 10 awards and released by Kino Lorber; The House That Jack Built, which premiered at the 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival, winning 8 awards, and released theatrically by Vega Baby; and DriverX, which opened theatrically through IFC Films/Sundance Selects in November 2018. Stolaroff was a consulting producer on Meera Menon's (Equity) Farah Goes Bang, which premiered in the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival and won the Nora Ephron Award. And he produced Adam Ripp's (Gang Tapes) film Devil's Whisper, which was released by Sony in 2017. Stolaroff is considered an expert in micro-budget filmmaking and is the Founder of No Budget Film School, a unique series of classes specifically designed for the no-budget filmmaker. Stolaroff has lectured on low budget and digital filmmaking throughout the world and at many of the major film festivals. He has taught film classes at UCLA Extension, the Maine Photography Workshops, and The Learning Annex and has written for Scientific American, Filmmaker, MovieMaker, Sight & Sound, Film Festival Reporter, and Film Arts Magazine. He has been on countless filmmaking panels over the last two and a half decades and has sat on the juries of numerous film festivals. He was on the Advisory Board of HBO's US Comedy Arts Film Festival and currently serves on the advisory board of Filmmakers Alliance. Stolaroff founded No Budget Film School in 2005, and in addition to teaching his classes, has lectured at many major film schools, including USC, UCLA, Chapman, The University of Texas, CalPoly, and Columbia College Chicago. Stolaroff was formerly a principal at IFC's Next Wave Films, a finance and production company that provided finishing funds to exceptional low-budget features, including the first films of Christopher Nolan, Joe Carnahan and Amir Bar Lev. He was a producer on several Next Wave projects, including Jordan Melamed's Manic, starring Don Cheadle, Joseph Gordon Levitt, and Zooey Deschanel.  Twitter:  @Stolaroff facebook.com/stolaroff facebook.com/nobudgetfilmschool facebook.com/groups/MakeNoBudgetFilms Connect with your host Kaia Alexander: https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/ https://twitter.com/thisiskaia Produced by Stuart W. Volkow P.G.A.  

Andrew Ahn, Korean American filmmaker, joins Jerry to talk about his latest film, Fire Island, out today on Hulu! Andrew shares about his journey into filmmaking, including how he came out to his parents. Listen in as Andrew and Jerry talk about the importance of sharing the stories that we don't hear often enough and why we do what we do for us and our future generations.Meet Andrew:Andrew Ahn is a Korean-American filmmaker born and raised in Los Angeles. His debut feature film SPA NIGHT will premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in the US Dramatic Competition. Ahn participated in the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, the Film Independent Screenwriting Lab, and the Film Independent Directing Lab for the project. With his producing team, Ahn raised over $62,000 on Kickstarter to fund production. The project also received a Sundance Institute Cinereach Feature Film Fellow grant, Panavision New Filmmaker grant, and FilmLA grant.Ahn's short film "Dol (First Birthday)" premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and has screened at numerous other festivals and venues around the world, including the Lincoln Center, REDCAT, and the Los Angeles Film Festival. The film received the Outfest Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Dramatic Short Film and the Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival Jury Award for Best Narrative Short.Ahn is an alum of Film Independent's Project Involve and has promoted diversity in the arts by mentoring youth filmmakers through programs like Pacific Arts Movement's Reel Voices and Outfest's OutSet. He is also a board member of Los Angeles Performance Practice. He graduated from Brown University and received an MFA in Film Directing from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).(Source: AndrewAhnFilms.com)Connect with Andrew:Instagram: @andrewahnfilmsWebsite: http://www.andrewahnfilms.com/About Fire IslandSet in the iconic Pines, Andrew Ahn's FIRE ISLAND is an unapologetic, modern day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice, the story centers around two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.This episode of Dear Asian Americans is brought to you by the Quarter Pounder with Cheese from McDonald's. It's QPC time. Did your mouth just water? The QPC is the burger that breaks the norms of etiquette, the burger that napkins were made for, the burger that's saucy, drippy, oozing with flavor, always cooked when you order. So the next time you want a mouthwatering burger, order the QPC from McDonald's!// Support Dear Asian Americans:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonLearn more about DAA Creator and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Editors - Joseph Krings ACE and Jasmin Way THE PENTAVERATE editors, Joseph Krings ACE and Jasmin Way, first met when Jasmin assisted Joe on the indie feature, THE REBEL IN THE RYE (2017); a biopic about reclusive author J.D. Salinger.  Joe was so impressed with the way that Jasmin cut scenes for that film that he knew she was the right choice to join him as co-editor on Myers' new comedy series. THE PENTAVERATE was created by Mike Myers for Netflix and features Myers playing eight different parts throughout the six-episode series.  Initially mentioned in Myers' film, SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER (1993), THE PENTAVERATE is about a Canadian journalist who tries to uncover the truth about a secret society of five men who have controlled the world since 1347. JOSEPH KRINGS ACE Joe Krings began his career as a commercial editor in New York City, but quickly grew restless knowing that his real passion was for long form film and television projects.  One of Joe's earliest films was a documentary called SUPERMENSCH (2013), helmed by THE PENTAVERATE creator, Mike Myers.  From there Joe would go on to make a name for himself with the dramedy feature, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (2016) and indie films such as the aforementioned THE REBEL IN THE RYE (2017) and Sundance stand-outs, AFTER THE WEDDING (2019) and THE EVENING HOUR (2020). JASMIN WAY Jasmin Way is a New York-based film and television editor. Her first feature, SOLACE (2018) premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and won Best Ensemble Cast. Her second documentary feature was the critically-acclaimed THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING (2018) about the history of women in film behind the scenes and in front of the camera. It premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and was the runner-up for the People's Choice award. In addition to her work on THE PENTAVERATE, Jasmin also worked as an editor on the latest season of David Letterman's MY NEXT GUEST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION (2022). Editing THE PENTAVERATE In our discussion with THE PENTAVERATE editors Joseph Krings ACE and Jasmin Way, we talk about: The challenge of editing a show where one actor plays eight characters Incorporating Netflix's revolutionary "Fix Plix" technology Cutting out profanity to increase the vulgarity The importance of diction in comedy Why you should never follow up an orgy scene with a shot of children The Credits Get your free 100GB of media transfer at MASV Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Download your free trial of Avid Media Composer Ultimate Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Leave me a message on The Rough Cut website Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Darkness Radio presents: A Tear In The Sky: Aliens Among Us with filmmaker Caroline Cory!  "A Tear in the Sky" is a new documentary film which focuses on the UFO / UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). A team of military personnel, scientists and William Shatner attempt to re-capture, in real time, the US Navy “TicTac” UFOs and other space anomalies, using state-of-the-art, military-grade equipment and technology. What they find instead are thought-provoking clues into the true nature of the UFO phenomenon and the very fabric of our spacetime reality.  The film has already won multiple awards and official selections for “Best Documentary” including The Malibu Film Festival, the London SciFi Film Festival, The Los Angeles Film Festival, The New York Film Awards and The New Media Film Festival.  Watch the film here!  https://www.atearinthesky.com  Darkness Radio has partnered with the UFO Disclosure Symposium in late May! Be part of this newsworthy conference and get your tickets here: https://ufodisclosuresymposium.com/?ref=tim%40darknessradio.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darkness Radio presents: A Tear In The Sky: Aliens Among Us with filmmaker Caroline Cory!  "A Tear in the Sky" is a new documentary film which focuses on the UFO / UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). A team of military personnel, scientists and William Shatner attempt to re-capture, in real time, the US Navy “TicTac” UFOs and other space anomalies, using state-of-the-art, military-grade equipment and technology. What they find instead are thought-provoking clues into the true nature of the UFO phenomenon and the very fabric of our spacetime reality.  The film has already won multiple awards and official selections for “Best Documentary” including The Malibu Film Festival, the London SciFi Film Festival, The Los Angeles Film Festival, The New York Film Awards and The New Media Film Festival.  Watch the film here!  https://www.atearinthesky.com  Darkness Radio has partnered with the UFO Disclosure Symposium in late May! Be part of this newsworthy conference and get your tickets here: https://ufodisclosuresymposium.com/?ref=tim%40darknessradio.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mari Walker is in the house!  She, and film star Pooya Mohseni to us about the new film See You Then! See You Then tells the story about an intimate evening. A decade after abruptly breaking up with Naomi, Kris invites her to dinner to catch-up on their complicated lives,relationships, and Kris' transition.  Over the course of their one night encounter, they engage in a series ofincreasingly intimate and vulnerable conversations, before a shocking revelation is revealed.See You Then focuses on the universal truth that no matter how much you change, a part of you will always stay the same. Mari Walker (she/her) is an award-winning director, writer and editor. Films she has worked on have been screened at numerous film festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Frameline, and Outfest. Her work explores identity through multiple forms and genres, championing the shared humanity of others through stories that promote empathy andequality. Mari's film THE SOUL OF A TREE won Best Short Documentary at the Kerry Film Festival in 2016. SWIM, her first narrative short, won an Audience Award at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival. See You Then is her first feature film and touring festivals currently. Pooya Mohseni (she/her) is an Iranian American actress, writer, filmmaker and Trans activist, born and raised inTehran, Iran.  She hasguest starred on Primetime shows, like LAW & ORDER : SVU , FALLING WATER and MADAM SECRETARY and BIG DOGS on Amazon Prime. She is the first middle eastern trans actor to play the role of judge on a prime timeprocedural.   With co-host Brody Levesque  

Mari Walker is in the house!  She, and film star Pooya Mohseni to us about the new film See You Then! See You Then tells the story about an intimate evening. A decade after abruptly breaking up with Naomi, Kris invites her to dinner to catch-up on their complicated lives,relationships, and Kris' transition.  Over the course of their one night encounter, they engage in a series ofincreasingly intimate and vulnerable conversations, before a shocking revelation is revealed.See You Then focuses on the universal truth that no matter how much you change, a part of you will always stay the same. Mari Walker (she/her) is an award-winning director, writer and editor. Films she has worked on have been screened at numerous film festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Frameline, and Outfest. Her work explores identity through multiple forms and genres, championing the shared humanity of others through stories that promote empathy andequality. Mari's film THE SOUL OF A TREE won Best Short Documentary at the Kerry Film Festival in 2016. SWIM, her first narrative short, won an Audience Award at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival. See You Then is her first feature film and touring festivals currently. Pooya Mohseni (she/her) is an Iranian American actress, writer, filmmaker and Trans activist, born and raised inTehran, Iran.  She hasguest starred on Primetime shows, like LAW & ORDER : SVU , FALLING WATER and MADAM SECRETARY and BIG DOGS on Amazon Prime. She is the first middle eastern trans actor to play the role of judge on a prime timeprocedural.   With co-host Brody Levesque  

Javier Luna is an actor, singer, model, and social influencer with over 12 million followers on his social media platforms. He is a bilingual actor who has done many TV shows for various Networks including Disney Channel and Comcast. Javi has recently won ´Best Lead Actor´at the New York international film festival and another one for ´Best Actor´at the Los Angeles Film Festival for his most recent movies ´God & Salsa´ and ´Somewhere Then´. His most recent project before those, is a movie called “Misfit´´ where he is featured as a lead, and has been the biggest Ecuadorian box office movie in 2021. He has also found success in the music industry as a recording artist, getting his first single, and reaching number 2 in the top Charts. Javi is based in Los Angeles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steven-cuoco/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-cuoco/support

Proffs på att styra viktiga initiativ! Möt Petra Kauraisa som nyligen tagit sig an rollen som Executive Director på EMMA (European Music Managers Alliance) - en paraplyorganisation som representerar managements i flera kommersiellt framgångsrika territorier/länder i Europa. Hon har över 20 års erfarenhet från musik- och filmindustrin inom bland annat kommunikation och PR hos exempelvis Universal Music, Way Out West, Los Angeles Film Festival och Slamdance Film Festival. Men hon har även varit med och dragit igång många grymma initiativ, som exempelvis ”50/50 by 2020” för att lyfta jämställdhet inom den globala filmindustrin och var även drivande under pandemin för att ena den svenska evenemangsnäringen inom musik. Hör om hennes resa där vi snackar om allt från att söka efter sitt ”varför” och ställa förslag istället för frågor till att pusha mot jämställdhet och rättvisa med politik. Lyssna nu! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proffs på att styra viktiga initiativ! Möt Petra Kauraisa som nyligen tagit sig an rollen som Executive Director på EMMA (European Music Managers Alliance) - en paraplyorganisation som representerar managements i flera kommersiellt framgångsrika territorier/länder i Europa. Hon har över 20 års erfarenhet från musik- och filmindustrin inom bland annat kommunikation och PR hos exempelvis Universal Music, Way Out West, Los Angeles Film Festival och Slamdance Film Festival. Men hon har även varit med och dragit igång många grymma initiativ, som exempelvis ”50/50 by 2020” för att lyfta jämställdhet inom den globala filmindustrin och var även drivande under pandemin för att ena den svenska evenemangsnäringen inom musik. Hör om hennes resa där vi snackar om allt från att söka efter sitt ”varför” och ställa förslag istället för frågor till att pusha mot jämställdhet och rättvisa med politik. Lyssna nu! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Performing at Foxwoods Resort Casino October 1, 2021WHITNEY CUMMINGS is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series “Whitney,” she also co-created and co-wrote (with Michael Patrick King) the Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series “2 Broke Girls.”Whitney will debut her 4th stand up special, “Can I Touch It?” on Netflix on July 30th. The special includes Whitney's signature incisive commentary on gender dynamics is more relevant than ever. Filmed at the Sidney Harmon Hall in her hometown, Washington, D.C. the special touches Whitney's take on everything including her signature incisive commentary on gender dynamics and why we should give sex robots a chance.Up next, Whitney will star and executive produce a new half-hour comedy for Amazon, “Good People” which she co-created alongside Lee Daniels. The show revolves around three generations of women working in the ombudsman's office of a college that navigates the current cultural climate, the concept of feminism across different generations, and the struggle to reconcile socially constructed ideas with current ethical views regarding complex issues such as sec, race, class and gender.In October 2017, Whitney debuted her novel “I'm Fine…And Other Lies,” which details her brutal anxiety and codependency disorder, written with her trademark entertaining wit, humor, and honesty. That same year, Whitney made her directorial debut with the feature adaptation of Louann Brizendine's best-seller, "The Female Brain". In addition to co-writing and directing, she stars alongside Sofia Vergara, James Marsden, Lucy Punch, Toby Kebbell, Cecily Strong, Beanie Feldstein, and Blake Griffin. “The Female Brain” comically details the inner workings and complex power of brain chemistry among couples at different stages of their relationships. The film premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and was distributed by IFC. On the big screen, Whitney was last seen in “Unforgettable” for Warner Bros. Past feature film credits include “The Wedding Ringer,” “Made of Honor,” and “The Ridiculous Six.” Whitney has appeared in such series as “Undateable,” “Workaholics,” “Maron” and the Comedy Central Roasts, which have solidified her presence in comedy television.Her first one-hour stand up special, “Money Shot,” premiered on Comedy Central in August 2010 and was nominated for an American Comedy Award. Her second one-hour stand-up special, “Whitney Cummings: I Love You,” debuted on Comedy Central in June 2014. Her third one-hour stand-up special “I'm Your Girlfriend,” aired on HBO in 2016.

Joshua Sanchez's debut feature film 'Four' won the Best Performance Award at the Los Angeles Film Festival, the Best Feature Film Award at the Urbanworld Film Festival, and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. He was awarded the Hodder Fellowship from Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts and the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship in Screenwriting. He's a member of the Writers Guild of America, East and teaches screenwriting at SSHH… in New York City. He's contributed to The Guardian, The Creative Independent, and Lambda Literary. Four from Wolfe Video on Vimeo. #23, Edmund from Joshua Sanchez on Vimeo.

The Penny Black is non-fiction investigative thriller that begins with Will, the estranged son of a conman, his mysterious neighbor,  and a million-dollar stamp collection. A provocative exploration of Will's fear and integrity, the documentary follows a hunt to find the owner of the collection. When a significant piece of the stamp collection goes missing, the filmmakers are forced to reexamine Will's capacity for honesty... Joe Saunders began his filmmaking career at NFL Films producing and directing documentaries that aired on HBO, FOX, ABC, CBS, ESPN, NFL Network and the BBC. While at NFL Films, Saunders won an EMMY Award in the Outstanding Long Feature category for his documentary, Big Charlie's. His recent documentary credits include, Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Soundand Coach Snoop. Saunders is a Film Independent documentary fellow, received an MFA from Columbia University's School of the Arts, and currently lives in NYC. Alexander Greer is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has screened at Tribeca Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, and Los Angeles Film Festival, amongst others. As a freelance producer, he's created content for MTV, Funny or Die, RedBull TV, Warner Brothers Records, Columbia Records, Gatorade, and New Form Digital. He graduated with honors from the film program at Columbia University, and currently lives in Los Angeles. Get all things Penny Black at Thepennyblackmovie.com including deleted scenes and lots of extras! Available on demand on AppleTv, Itunes, Vudu, Google, Vudu and MORE.

Summary:On this episode of The Tragedy Academy, Jay welcomes documentary filmmaker Andrew Nethery. His new documentary, Bury Us! A Punk Rock Uprising is a film about the Basque punk rock scene. Andrew discusses the harrowing parts of the film shedding light on a sliver of what Basque people have endured since the 70s.Key Points:

Kelly Fogarty, LUNAFEST Chair, Soroptimist International of Manhattan Beach Kelly has been a member of Soroptimist for 19 years. She is retired from careers in computer sales and real estate and delighted to spend her time volunteering, cheering for UCLA, and bird watching while her husband John takes his e-bike everywhere. Holly Morris is the director of “Overexposed: Filming an Arctic Odyssey”, a behind-the-scenes look at the film team that captured the daring story of the Women's Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedition. This is one of the LUNAFEST films this year. Holly Morris has told, and championed, pro-woman stories on the global stage for two decades. She is an internationally known filmmaker, author, and presenter (works include “Adventure Divas” and “Globe Trekker.”) Her most recent film, "The Babushkas of Chernobyl" premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival, where it won the Jury Award for Directing. The film's story, which is based on Morris's print journalism and also forms the basis of her popular TED Talk, is about a defiant community of women who live inside Ukraine's radioactive "Exclusion Zone." Her newest feature film, a high-stakes Arctic documentary called "Exposure" will be released in 2021. https://chickeneggpics.org/ https://www.wmm.com/ =+=+=+=+=+=+ To Find Out More about our host Joe Terry visit https://www.ForeverMemoirs.com For a comprehensive selection of things to do and places to go in the South Bay of Los  Angeles visit http://www.SouthbayByJackie.com What's Happening in the South Bay, South Bay, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, The South Bay Show, Los Angeles, California, Current Events Calendar, Torrance, El Segundo, Palos Verde

Our guests, Reena Dutt and Michalyn "Mikie" Steiner-Killian talk about their experience working together as Asian American artists and the new short narrative film they're producing, FOUND. The movie is based on Mikie's experience as an adoptee from Korea. Find out what it was like growing up Asian American and why they feel compelled to tell their stories. WeXL is proud to announce our support of FOUND as an Executive Producer. Reena Dutt (Writer/Director) is a city girl with a country soul who believes in creating a conscience, on and off stage. Directing Credits: Film/TV: “Good Trouble” (Disney|FreeForm, Directing Shadow), “Too Many Bodies” (Music and Dance film), "Snapshot!", "3 Puffs of Gold". Awards/Honors: 2019 South Asian Film Festival of America Audience Award (Full list of 11+ awards for “Too Many Bodies” available on request), NewFilmmakers On Location Finalist. In theatre, she has directed and assistant directed in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco with most notable works at The Geffen Playhouse, Sacred Fools, The Vagrancy, Playground LA and SF, and East West Players. As a producer, her films have been seen at Sundance, Los Angeles Film Festival, Outfest, Frameline, Inside Out, Whistler, Cucalorous, and NBCUniversal. She has produced for John Legend, Lulu Wang, Justin Lin's Youtube Network, and Evite.com. Fellowships and Awards: 2020 Drama League NY Directing Fellowship Semifinalist, 2016 SFFilm KRF Fellowship Recipient, 2014 Project Involve at Film Independent, 2012 Finalist NewFilmmakers: On Location Competition. Unions/Affiliations: Lincoln Center Directors Lab, Directors Lab West (Associate Producer), SFFilm, Film Independent's Project Involve, IFP, Cinefemme. Michalyn "Mikie" Steiner-Killian (actor/producer for FOUND) is a choreographer, performer, and educator in ballet, jazz, and musical theatre. Recent choreography credits include Mamma Mia, The Music Man, Seussical the Musical at Mainstage Theatre and The Pirates of Penzance, Some Enchanted Evening, and Return to the Forbidden Planet at Stageworks Northwest Theatre. Her last acting roles were Helen in The Trojan Women (2020) and Corie Bratter in Barefoot in the Park (2019) at Stageworks Northwest Theatre. Michalyn studied theatre arts at Portland State University and has been choreographing shows since 1999. Michalyn is a Korean adoptee who finds joy in connecting her inherent passion for the arts to discover that her biological mom was also a performer. After traveling extensively, Michalyn now resides in the small town she grew up in, just north of Portland. She feels it is vital to contribute to the arts in her hometown as it directly affects the culture and community where she raises her two children. WeXL founder and CEO Arabella DeLucco hosts WeXL Weekly, a podcast that encompasses WeXL's mission to empower and unite through passion, purpose, and story. Listen in to learn the inner workings and journeys of creators and creative individuals from all over the world—experience how stories unite us. Together, We eXceL. To support our work, please go to WeXL.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wexl-org/support

Kelly Fogarty, LUNAFEST Chair, Soroptimist International of Manhattan Beach Kelly has been a member of Soroptimist for 19 years. She is retired from careers in computer sales and real estate and delighted to spend her time volunteering, cheering for UCLA, and bird watching while her husband John takes his e-bike everywhere. Holly Morris is the director of “Overexposed: Filming an Arctic Odyssey”, a behind-the-scenes look at the film team that captured the daring story of the Women's Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedition. This is one of the LUNAFEST films this year. Holly Morris has told, and championed, pro-woman stories on the global stage for two decades. She is an internationally known filmmaker, author, and presenter (works include “Adventure Divas” and “Globe Trekker.”) Her most recent film, "The Babushkas of Chernobyl" premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival, where it won the Jury Award for Directing. The film's story, which is based on Morris's print journalism and also forms the basis of her popular TED Talk, is about a defiant community of women who live inside Ukraine's radioactive "Exclusion Zone." Her newest feature film, a high-stakes Arctic documentary called "Exposure" will be released in 2021. https://chickeneggpics.org/ https://www.wmm.com/   =+=+=+=+=+=+ To Find Out More about our host Joe Terry visit https://www.ForeverMemoirs.com For a comprehensive selection of things to do and places to go in the South Bay of Los  Angeles visit http://www.SouthbayByJackie.com What's Happening in the South Bay, South Bay, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, The South Bay Show, Los Angeles, California, Current Events Calendar, Torrance, El Segundo, Palos Verde

In this episode of Check It/Round Table Onna discusses Gameboys episode 1, Pass or Play, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvOfPBV-W6A, a new Filipino BL series that came out last year. This series is now on the docket to win the Los Angeles Film Festival and is an interesting look at life during Covid-19 and the integration of social media as to how people relate to one another during the pandemic. It's all here. It's all real. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onnabob/support

This week, we are joined by the incredibly talented Idil Ibrahim, an award-winning director, producer and changemaker. She talks to us about her journey into filmmaking, her projects and the stories she wants to tell, as well as sharing her advice to anyone interested in getting started in the creative arts. Idil's films have been featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Toronto International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, Cinéma du Réel in Paris, and Sundance Film Festival, among others. She was also selected as one of OkayAfrica's "100 Women" for 2018. Please note this episode was recorded as the US election results were announced. See links below for more information about where you can find Idil. Links mentioned in this episode: Idil's website: https://www.idilibrahim.com Instagram: @i_am_idil Follow us: Instagram: @frothandbubblepodcast Email us: frothandbubblepodcast@gmail.com Music by Kobefei This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Arshad Khan is a multiple-award-winning Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker who is also the director of the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival. He has made a number of short films since graduating from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema in Montreal. His long feature directorial debut was a documentary called "Abu" in which he tackles his relationship with his family and his own sexual orientation taking viewers through tense times particularly with his father and showcases the clash of conservative and liberal values. The film had its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2017.   Support the show on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearbrownparents ----more---- Music Credits Intro/Outro Music: Track: Nimesh Tandey - Floating Spell Music provided by Mr. Pantomath https://youtu.be/NzTMSlRVpvM Transition Music: Storybook & Cheese (Produced by Lukrembo) https://soundcloud.com/lukrembo

When you're searching for something new to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu or even Shudder, search no further: subscribe to Man Bites Film. We bring you a comedic conversation about movies streaming on the main services. Our twisted humor is brought to you by William Phoenix, the man that taps his way into your heart one pun at a time, with his obsession of Harry Potter and Marvel; then the film snob of the group, Luis Lacau, that will bleed his film heart out for Kubrick and Lord of the Rings, but nothing else; finally our host with not the most, Branden Lacau. He's the ringmaster to our circus or the driver of the dumpster fire, keeping us on track, but will always stop to weeb out on AnimeAnnie Hall is a 1977 American romantic comedy film directed by Woody Allen from a screenplay he co-wrote with Marshall Brickman. Produced by Allen's manager, Charles H. Joffe, the film stars the director as Alvy Singer, who tries to figure out the reasons for the failure of his relationship with the film's eponymous female lead, played by Diane Keaton in a role written specifically for her.Principal photography for the film began on May 19, 1976, on the South Fork of Long Island, and continued periodically for the next ten months. Allen has described the result, which marked his first collaboration with cinematographer Gordon Willis, as "a major turning point",[2] in that unlike the farces and comedies that were his work to that point, it introduced a new level of seriousness. Academics have noted the contrast in the settings of New York City and Los Angeles, the stereotype of gender differences in sexuality, the presentation of Jewish identity, and the elements of psychoanalysis and modernism.Annie Hall was screened at the Los Angeles Film Festival in March 1977, before its official release on April 20, 1977. The film was highly praised, and along with winning the Academy Award for Best Picture, received Oscars in three other categories: two for Allen (Best Director and, with Brickman, Best Original Screenplay), and Best Actress for Keaton. The film additionally won four BAFTA awards and a Golden Globe, the latter being awarded to Keaton. The film's North American box office receipts of $38,251,425 are fourth-best of Allen's works when not adjusted for inflation.Considered to be one of the best films ever made, it ranks 31st on AFI's List of the greatest films in American cinema, 4th on their list of greatest comedy films and 28th on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies". Film critic Roger Ebert called it "just about everyone's favorite Woody Allen movie".[3] The film's screenplay was also named the funniest ever written by the Writers Guild of America in its list of the "101 Funniest Screenplays".[4] In 1992, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."Movie Trivia GamePops Corner: Entertainment NewsMain Review: Annie HallBranden's Joystick: Comics, Anime and Video GamesBaldBox: Redbox movie pick "Max Reload and the Nether Blasters"Join our Man Bites Media Family every Friday as we bring you 5 films each week and the latest movie news.www.ManBitesFilm.com#Comedy #Horror #Netflixmovies #Amazonprime #Hulumovies #Luislacau #Manbitesmedia #Manbitesfilm #Brandenlacau #williamphoenix #Hulu #Shudder #Netflixoriginal #Hulu #Scifi #Comedies #Dramaseries #mbm #podcast #fandom #nerds #geeks #Rushhour

THIS GIRL RUNS THE SHOW LET'S TALK FILM WITH RACHEL THOMAS! #WomenEmpowerment #WomeninFilm #FilmFestival In this episode I chat with Rachel Thomas who is an Award Winning Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Director & Editor and Member of Women in Film and Video New England!! Her Film “Squirrels in the Attic” just won an award in the film invasion Los Angeles Film Festival and her film “The Influencer” just won the Grand Prize in ISA's Shoot Your Short Film Festival both in the past month!! How Amazing & Inspiring! Watch our interview on This Girl Runs The Show YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/thisgirlrunstheshow Follow @This Girl Runs The Show on IG, FB, Twitter, YouTube! Follow @RachelSpoonerThomas on IG Follow @Rachel Thomas on Facebook Visit This Girl Runs The Show: https://www.thisgirlrunstheshow.biz HERE ARE ALL THE WAYS TO TUNE IN THIS GIRL RUNS THE SHOW Watch on Television on Sundays at 2PM and Wednesdays at 830PM! ❤️ Television Channels: Cable Television Somerville Channel 3 Online Streaming: https://www.somervillemedia.org/ Roku Television: Search/Add Channel: Somerville Media http://www.channelstore.roku.com/browse Scatv: https://somerville.vod.castus.tv/vod WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/thisgirlrunstheshow LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-girl-runs-the-show/id1513060061?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 You can also listen on Spotify, Anchor, Radio Public, Breaker and Google Podcasts SUBSCRIBE TO THIS GIRL RUNS THE SHOW NEWSLETTER https://www.thisgirlrunstheshow.biz/ FOLLOW ON IGTV INSTAGRAM/@THISGIRLRUNSTHESHOW CREDITS THIS GIRL RUNS THE SHOW ALIN HALAJIAN IS THE PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR, HOST ON ALL INTERVIEWS AND EPISODES WWW.THISGIRLRUNSTHESHOW.BIZ GUEST: RACHEL THOMAS AWARD-WINNING SCREENWRITER, DIRECTOR, AUTHOR, AND EDITOR EMAIL: THOMASRACHEL946@GMAIL.COM WEBSITE: WWW.RACHELSPOONERTHOMAS.COM/ FOLLOW@RACHELSPOONERTHOMAS ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW@RACHEL THOMAS ON FACEBOOK THIS GIRL RUNS THE SHOW PRODUCTION & BRAND DESIGN ALIN HALAJIAN THIS GIRL RUNS THE SHOW EDITOR ALIN HALAJIAN ASSISTANT EDITOR CHRISTINA SMITH RECORDED BY: ALIN HALAJIAN DISTRIBUTED ON TELEVISION BY: SCATV SOMERVILLE MEDIA THANK YOU SOMERVILLE MEDIA THIS GIRL RUNS THE SHOW ©2020

Diane Franklin Will Discuss Her Favorite Memories of Better Off Dead Today on The Neil Haley Show's Provision Brokerage Celebrity Segment, CEO Eric Couch of ProVision Brokerage will interview Diane Franklin. Most recognized for her film roles in the 80s playing the French-exchange student, Monique Junet, in BETTER OFF DEAD, the Medieval babe-princess in BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE, and the teen crush, Karen, in THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN, Diane's new role's are that of wife, mom, radio host, author and film festival actress.  ​ Her most recent acting work can be seen on YOUTUBE in the films, MY BETTER HALF, HUMANIZED (screened at 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival), ROYAL EFFUPS and AGOURAPHOBIA ( a viral internet parody) ​ Also, just released is her new autobiography, Diane Franklin: The Excellent Adventures of the Last American, French Exchange Babe of the 80s, available on Amazon and Kindle. ​ Diane currently hosts her own interview radio series: Diane Franklin, Babes of the 80s, for CultRadioaGoGo.com which can be found on SoundCloud.com

"Inside Game" is premiering at the Los Angeles Film Festival this week. Make sure to buy Tim Donaghy's book Personal Foul here: https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Foul-First-Person-Account-Scandal/dp/061536263X and Tommy Martino's book Inside Game here: https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Game-true-Story-scandal/dp/1692360159/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_0/145-1706714-4168864?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1692360159&pd_rd_r=c866557a-9cd3-4f1a-ad7f-a61a8137404c&pd_rd_w=Pz3dx&pd_rd_wg=HMw8K&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=SGV6REPXK976E1D43K1H&psc=1&refRID=SGV6REPXK976E1D43K1H Please Rate 5 Stars and Leave a Review it really does help! Buy my children's book "Different" through Venmo @thedifferentbook for $20 Follow me on social media if you want @GeoffKeith Email whatever you'd like to thegeoffkeithshow@gmail.com

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 1. Director - NC Heikin began her career at La Mama Experimental Theatre Club in New York and went on to work on and off Broadway as an actress, singer, dancer, writer and director. Her most recent film, Sound of Redemption, The Frank Morgan Story (http://frankmorganstory.com/) about a troubled jazz musician, was produced by bestselling author Michael Connelly and premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2014 and theatrically in NY and LA in 2015. Her most recent film is Life Crime and tells the story of Reggie Austin and how music saved his life. www.NCHeikin.com  2. Mama Naomi Gede Diouf joins us to speak about The Forbidden Bush premiering this weekend, Nov. 26, 8 p.m. and Nov. 27, 3 p.m. at Laney College, the Odell Johnson Theatre, 900 Fallon Street. 3. Velina Brown joins us to talk about Word 4 Word and Z Space's production of Edward P. Jones's Aunt Hagar's Children. 4. Taiwo Kujichagulia-Seitu, Lyric Dance School, joins us to talk about the Jazzy Nutcracker featuring Duke Ellington's music, Dec. 10, 3-6 p.m. at EOYDC.

From short films to Rectify on SundanceTV, hear how Scott Teems found success in Hollywood… on this episode of The Doorpost Podcast Project!   Bio: Scott Teems is a Georgia-born writer-director who currently writes, directs, and produces the acclaimed SundanceTV drama Rectify, which has been hailed as “astounding” (Indiewire), “engrossing” (The Hollywood Reporter), and “unlike anything on TV” (The Daily Beast).    Prior to Rectify, he wrote and directed the award-winning feature film That Evening Sun, starring Hal Holbrook and Mia Wasikowska, which premiered at South by Southwest, where it won the Audience Award and Special Jury Award, then went on to win more than a dozen major awards at festivals across North America. It was a New York Times Critics Pick, was nominated for two Film Independent Spirit Awards, and was the recipient of the Wyatt Award, given annually by the Southeastern Film Critics Association to the film that “best represents the essence of the South.”   In addition, Scott recently directed and produced the feature documentary Holbrook/Twain, which chronicles six decades of Hal Holbrook's Tony and Emmy Award-winning one-man show, “Mark Twain Tonight!” The film, which features Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, and Martin Sheen, among others, premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival, where it received rave reviews from The Huffington Post (“an instant classic”), The Los Angeles Times (“intimate, poignantly honest”) and The Hollywood Reporter (“one of the best films showcased in the entire festival”).    Scott has several film and television projects in development, including adaptations of Stephen King's classic novella The Breathing Method for Blumhouse, Abraham Verghese's best-selling novel Cutting For Stone for Anonymous Content, and Andre Dubus's celebrated short story “A Father's Story.”

It's all about the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival April 25-May 9, 2013. We speak to director of programming Rachel Rosen and a new director, Jeremy Teicher about his first feature: Tall as the Baobab Tree.  Jeremy Teicher, Director / Co-Producer / Co-writer, is a Student Academy Award-nominated director whose first feature film, Tall as the Baobab Tree (Grand comme le Baobab)   (2012), is garnering acclaim from festivals around the world. Tall as the Baobab Tree won the “Best Feature Narrative” award from the Doha-Giffoni jury at Doha-Tribeca Film Festival and was ranked in the top 20 out of over 170 feature films by audience vote at International Film Festival Rotterdam. Tall as the Baobab Tree is inspired by Jeremy's ground breaking documentary short, This is Us (2011), which was awarded a prestigious Lombard Public Service Fellowship, supported by Kodak, and earned Jeremy a nomination for a Student Academy Award. Rachel Rosen is the director of programming for the San Francisco Film Society. She was director of programming for Film Independent and the Los Angeles Film Festival for eight years. Previously, Rosen was associate director of programming for the San Francisco International Film Festival where she programmed for seven years.  She has worked in various capacities for the New York Film Festival, New York's Film Forum, and Tri-Star Pictures. A graduate of Stanford University's Master of Arts program in Documentary Film, Rosen directed Serious Weather, a short documentary that was shown at the Vancouver and San Francisco International Film Festivals, and the British Short Film Festival. She is an occasional contributor on the subject of documentary film to Film Comment magazine. Music: Meklit Hadero's "Soleil Soliel."

Elvis hosts Rebecca Yeldham, Director of the Los Angeles Film Festival, David Ansen, Artistic Director for the festival, to talk about this year's event.

From the obscure to the mainstream, forgotten masters to the next wave of directors, the Los Angeles Film Festival expands its reach with new directors Rebecca Yeldham and David Ansen.

Interview with prolific filmmaker Kirby Dick on his controversial movie Outrage, which outs closeted gay politicians who vote to pass anti-gay legislation. His film SICK (1997) won the Special Jury Prize at Sundance and the Grand Prize at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Dick also directed the controversial TWIST OF FAITH (2005), a film about a man who confronts past sexual abuse by a priest, which was nominated for an Oscar. Closing commentary from Sandi.Outrage is available for purchase on Amazon and/or rental on Netflix, etc.Click here for trailer: http://www.outragethemovie.comwww.kirbydick.com