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Dean Leon Anderson's passion for filmmaking ignited at the age of six when he spent a summer binge-watching an extensive VHS collection at his child minder's home. From 'Back to the Future' to 'Ghostbusters', those formative films left an indelible mark on him, and a lifelong journey into storytelling began. Dean, born in London, has carved out a unique space in the film industry, specializing in personal narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. His deep connection to film drives him to create stories that are not only visually compelling but also grounded in raw, authentic emotion.  Since launching his production company, Velvet Gold Pictures, in 2012, Dean has directed five short films and is currently focused on his debut feature-length film, 'Jasper'. His short films have premiered at prestigious BAFTA and Oscar-qualifying festivals, including Encounters and the St. Louis International Film Festival, where his latest work, 'The Mediator', starred Daniel Portman of 'Game of Thrones'. With early-stage development funding from BFI NETWORK and the recognition of multiple award nominations, Dean's work continues to challenge norms and push the boundaries of narrative storytelling.  Dean's journey in filmmaking has been anything but conventional. With no initial contacts in the industry, he forged his path by assisting fellow filmmakers and absorbing every ounce of knowledge he could. His breakthrough moment came when he shadowed director Yann Demange on the set of 'Top Boy'. That experience, coupled with the mentorship of seasoned filmmakers, ignited his drive to raise the bar for his own work. This ethos of self-investment and resilience has kept Dean on an upward trajectory despite the many challenges he has faced, including navigating the complexities of funding and producing films on tight budgets.  In addition to his work as a writer and director, Dean is an active member of BAFTA Connect and a recipient of the Film & TV Charity's Reel Impact Fund, recognizing his contribution to amplifying diverse voices in the industry. His perseverance and dedication to his craft have earned him a spot in the prestigious Momentum program, where he receives support for his first feature film. With 'Jasper' and other projects in the pipeline, Dean's passion for creating original, personal stories ensures that audiences will continue to experience thought-provoking and boundary-pushing films for years to come. Dean Leon Anderson's Website: http://www.deanleonanderson.com/Dean Leon Anderson IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5896433/Dean Leon Anderson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanleonanderson/Dean Leon Anderson's Twitter: https://x.com/mrdlandersonDean Leon Anderson's Twitter: https://vimeo.com/user4244324Support 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 documentary "Concrete Jungle Gym" chronicles the brilliant life and legacy of Bob Cassilly and the creation of the City Museum. Premiering Nov. 10 at the St. Louis International Film Festival, the film draws on decades of footage to create an unusually intimate portrait of an artist driven to create new art from the demolished pieces of the city around him, and who often found himself at odds with St. Louis authorities. We talk with the film's creators, Mike Gualdoni and Zach White.

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Robin Wang about his film "Neither Donkey Nor Horse," a blending of historical fiction with science fiction. The film was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about how the story of Dr. Wu helped Robin become unstuck during Covid lockdown, parallels between 1910 and 2020, and the meaning behind the phrase "neither donkey nor horse."You can check out Robin's film at the Telluride Film Festival this weekend on Saturday August 31st at 9 AM or the St. Louis International Film Festival in November.Books mentioned in this episode include:Northanger Abbey by Jane AustenSense and Sensibility by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenFilms mentioned in this episode include:“Neither Donkey Nor Horse” directed by Robin WangAlien: Romulus directed by Fede ÁlvarezAll Quiet on the Western Front directed by Edward Berger The Apartment directed by Billy WilderNomadland directed by Chloé Zhao4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days directed by Cristian MungiuA Separation directed by Asghar FarhadiBreaking BadEat Drink Man Woman directed by Ang LeeFollow Robin Wang on Instagram @robin_z_wang. 

Nkosi Roma is a US-based filmmaker known for his compelling narratives captured on 16mm film. A self-taught artist with over five years of experience, Nkosi approaches each project with fresh eyes and an experimental spirit, emphasizing a grounded and immersive visual style that highlights emotional close-ups. His recent work includes the music video "By the Dawn," screened at the DeadCenter Film Festival, and the short film "Honorable," accepted into the St. Louis International Film Festival.Nkosi's passion for high-concept, character-driven storytelling extends beyond cinematography. His writing credits include the psycho-drama "Method," co-written with award-winning writer Ryan Stephen Holly, and the historical sci-fi drama "How Far We've Come," which placed 2nd in Stage 32's national screenwriting competition.His filmmaking journey began with "Return to Sender," his debut short film, which served as a comprehensive learning experience. The film's success, with 10 official festival selections and an award for Best First-Time Director, laid the groundwork for his diverse body of work, including over 15 music videos and narrative shorts.Nkosi is also committed to mentoring the next generation through his YouTube channel and is currently collaborating with Ryan Stephen Holly on their first feature film, "Method." This psychological drama will be shot entirely in Greeley, Nkosi's hometown, as part of their innovative Red Carpet Roadshow. This tour aims to elevate local communities and filmmakers through a unique, elegant event format.With a strong foundation in all key filmmaking roles, Nkosi leads with empathy and creative intuition, continuously pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling while nurturing emerging talents. Nkosi Roma's Website: https://www.nkosiroma.com/Nkosi Roma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkosiroma/Nkosi Roma's IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm10303858/Nkosi Roma's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nkosiromaNkosi Roma's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkosiromaVisual 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

For his Roaming St. Louis segment this week, KMOX host Scott Jagow went to the Hi-Pointe Theatre in the Dogtown area. The theater is 102 years old and has been refurbished in recent years.  Scott speaks with Bree Maniscalco, executive director of the theater's new owners, Cinema St. Louis, about the organization's filmmaker programs, upcoming special movies, the St. Louis International Film Festival and more.

we return for another full episode where we discuss the newest MCU entries the Loki season 2 Finale (1:09) and the Marvels (12:49) and we also talk about Priscilla (45:18), Next Goal Wins (53:33) Saltburn (1:06:09) but also our experience seeing The Holdovers (1:19:11) at St. Louis International Film Festival with Director Alexander Payne in attendance to do a pre and post Q&A.

Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly Compensatory Call-In. We encourage non-white listeners to dial in with their codified concepts, new terms, observations, research findings, workplace problems or triumphs, and/or suggestions on how best to Replace White Supremacy With Justice ASAP. This weekly broadcast examines current events from across the globe to learn what's happening in all areas of people activity. We cultivate Counter-Racist Media Literacy by scrutinizing journalists' word choices and using logic to deconstruct what is reported as "news." We'll use these sessions to hone our use of terms as tools to reveal truth, neutralize Racists/White people. #ANTIBLACKNESS The St. Louis International Film Festival had a wealth of documentaries at this year's event. One of them was, We Are Distance Runners: The Marathon Hat Trick - which details black female and male marathon runners who travel the planet to compete against White people in foot races. Tony Reed and Lisa Davis each said a part of the influence for their running is that they both had attempted black family members suffer greatly from diabetes. Unbeknownst to Gus, earlier this week, many people recognized World Diabetes Day. Dr. Frances Cress Welsing told us that black people do not qualify for mental health. Given the toxic plantation Racists force black people to uphold, it's no surprise that black people around the world are burdened with poor diets and the accompanying maladies like diabetes. #NoProcessedWhiteSugar #TheCOWS14Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Ashlei Foushée has emerged as a versatile force in the entertainment world, calling Los Angeles her artistic home. From a foundation in classical ballet, including professional performances with the Moscow Ballet Theatre, she discovered her passion for the arts early on. Committed to arts education, Ashlei contributed to the St. Louis International Film Festival and served as a counselor for Washington University's Diversity Arts Program, impacting the lives of underprivileged youth. Transitioning to Southern California, Ashlei earned her B.F.A. in Theatre Performance and a B.A. in Screenwriting from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Studies. Her academic journey, marked by Latin honors and recognition as an O.L. Halsell Scholar, included mentorship from Academy Award-winning producer Cathy Schulman. Post-graduation, Ashlei joined the nonprofit Kids In The Spotlight, contributing to film and arts education for foster children in Los Angeles. On the big screen, Ashlei's talent shines in award-winning films like Jinn (2018) and B*** Ass (2022), both celebrated at SXSW. In the television realm, she made her mark with recurring roles in HBO's Ballers (2019) and CBS's SWAT (2020). Expanding her portfolio, Ashlei takes center stage in the dark comedy A Little White Lie alongside Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, and Kate Hudson. Look out for her in the upcoming gritty drama On Fire, a project based on the true-life Paradise Fires, where she shares the screen with Peter Facinelli, Asher Angel, and Lance Henriksen. Ashlei Foushée's career epitomizes dedication to craft and a vibrant storytelling spirit across diverse mediums.

Directors Mike Wiley and Aravind Ragupathi join Tom and Megan discussing the film 'Box Brown - A Box Marked Freedom' the story of a slave that mailed himself to freedom. Which is part of the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival this weekend. 

The marathon hat trick is a goal that some committed distance runners aim for but few have achieved. To accomplish this feat runners must complete 100 marathons, a marathon in all 50 U.S. states, and a marathon on all seven continents. Fewer than 60 runners have completed the marathon hat trick and only three of them are Black. Two of those three are from St. Louis: Tony Reed and Lisa Davis. A documentary, “We Are Distance Runners: The Marathon Hat Trick,” is about their story and it screens Wednesday evening as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival.

In marathon running, the hat trick entails three accomplishments: doing at least 100 races… running in each of the U.S.'s 50 states… and completing a marathon on all 7 continents — which means marathoning in Antarctica. Among the fewer-than-60 runners worldwide who've achieved that feat, only 3 are Black. And two of those three are St. Louis natives. They're also alumni of the same grade school – a decade apart, but the very same building! Lisa Davis and Tony Reed are the focus of the documentary, “We Are Distance Runners: The Marathon Hat Trick,” which screens at the Alamo Drafthouse as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival

The blood-sucking Brady Bunch is back with Dark Dream Cinema's Michael Morlaine picking The Lost Boys for QU66R COD6D. Before getting into Joel Schumacher's 1987 vampy vampire cult hit, Andrew and Josh go long on some killers: David Fincher's The Killer and Martin Scoresese's Killers of the Flower Moon. Later, the Take-Up critics preview the 32nd St. Louis International Film Festival, presented by partners Cinema St. Louis. Finally, and maybe just a couple hours or so later, they'll have One More Thing. Please share, subscribe, and review! Read on at ⁠⁠TheTake-Up.com⁠⁠ and follow us @thetakeupstl on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to editor Jessica Pierce, Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch, and our partners at ⁠⁠⁠Cinema St. Louis⁠⁠⁠. Theme music by AMP. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetakeupstl/message

Ted Melfi, screenwriter, film director, and film producer, joins Mark Reardon to discuss his latest movie, "American Dreamer" and it's showing tomorrow at the St. Louis Film Festival.

In this compelling discussion, Sandy Cummings, acclaimed journalist, and Charity Woodrum, aspiring astrophysicist, share the process of creating a documentary about Woodrum's life, Space, Hope, and Charity: The Remarkable Journey of Charity Woodrum. The film follows Woodrum's journey from growing up in poverty in rural Oregon to pursuing her dreams of studying astrophysics, surviving personal tragedy, and finding strength from unexpected support from mentors, old friends, and complete strangers. Sandy shares her process in capturing Charity's story, emphasizing the power of storytelling and the importance of mentorship, particularly for women in science. Charity discusses the importance of mentorship, finding joy again despite the grief, and her ongoing project 'Woody's Stars', a mentorship program and enrichment fund for students historically excluded from STEM. The film is an official selection of the St. Louis International Film Festival.[00:00] Opening[00:50] Introduction of the Guests - Laying the Foundation of What You Will Hear[01:03] Sandy Cummings: A Renowned Journalist and Filmmaker[01:58] Charity Woodrum: From Rural Oregon to Astrophysics[02:20] Charity's Journey: Overcoming Tragedy and Pursuing Dreams[03:03] The Making of the Documentary: Capturing Charity's Story[04:23] Charity's Vulnerability and Strength on Camera[05:53] The Filmmaking Process: From Interviews to Editing[06:30] The Impact and Reception of the Film[06:52] Synopsis of the Film: Charity's Journey[10:46] The Power of Support and Kindness in Tragedy[20:36] Charity's Current Work in Astrophysics[21:49] Woody's Stars: A Program for Encouraging Women in STEM[24:17] Coping with Grief and Finding Purpose[29:22] Closing Thoughts: The Power of Small Acts of KindnessThis is Season 6! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#nasa #charitywoodrum #sandycummings #sliff #stem #womeninscience #universityoforegon #womeninnasa #astrophysicist #astrophysics #woodysstars #documentaryfilm #inspiringstories #spacehopeandcharity

Bree Maniscalco, Executive Director of Cinema St. Louis, stopped by to speak with Nancy about the organization's happenings including the St. Louis International Film Festival, which runs Nov 9-19th this year. The festival kicks off on Thursday, November 9th, celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop with a tribute to the Hi-Pointe Cafe's pivotal role in shaping hip-hop's history, showcasing the city's significant influence in its evolution. Attendees will be treated to a cocktail reception, engaging conversations, and a special screening of the 1990 film, "House Party," directed by East St. Louis' own, Reginald Hudlin.  CSL's Executive Director, Bree Maniscalco, shared, "As we celebrate our first festival at the Hi-Pointe Theatre, we wanted to pay tribute to the Hi-Pointe neighborhood and honor those who made Hip-Hop what it is today. Mondays at the Hi-Pointe Cafe holds a special place in many people's hearts, and we're looking to bring it back to kick things off in style for this year's Fest.” This year's festival promises a variety of exclusive events, screenings, enlightening post-film Q&A sessions, and illuminating masterclasses dedicated to addressing industry-relevant topics. SLIFF received an impressive 2,419 submissions, marking the festival's 32nd anniversary with record-breaking enthusiasm. SLIFF's dedicated team of programmers, hailing from diverse backgrounds, meticulously curated a selection of 278 films that underscore the transformative power of cinema.    

Today's guest is the delightful historian of the military welfare state Jennifer Mittelstadt. Jen is Professor of History at Rutgers University. She completed her BA in History at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, and her MA and PhD in History at the University of Michigan. Before joining the faculty at Rutgers, she was an Assistant Professor of History and Women's Studies at Penn State University and a Visiting Assistant Professor at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. In 2017-2018, Jen was the Harold K. Johnson Chair in Military History at the US Army War College. Jen is the author of From Welfare to Workfare: The Unintended Consequences of Liberal Reform, 1945-1964 (North Carolina) and The Rise of the Military Welfare State⁠⁠ (Harvard). With Premilla Nadasen and Marisa Chappell, she is the co-author of Welfare in the United States: A History with Documents (Routledge) and also The Military and the Market (Penn), co-edited with Mark R. Wilson. Her articles have been published in the Journal of Women's History, Journal of Policy History, and International Labor and Working-Class History, and she has contributed to numerous edited volumes. In addition, Jen has written for Jacobin, War on the Rocks, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and Vox. Jen's research has been supported by the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library, and the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars. Her Guggenheim funding supported her current research project, examining grassroots right-wing participation in US foreign policy. Jen is a member of the Coordinating Council on Women's History, and she is an Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer. In addition to her academic scholarship, Jennifer has co-produced at least four documentary films, including The War and Peace of Tim O'Brien, an official selection of the Sarasota Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Fest, and the St. Louis International Film Festival. Join us for a whirlwind chat with Jen Mittelstadt. We'll talk Milwaukee, writing Muppets books, the fate of getting into history, Stevie Wonder, amicus briefs, and even our first mention of the Italian edition of Vogue magazine! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to check out the MHPTPodcast Swag Shop! Rec.: 07/25/2023

Today I welcome back Michelle Bossy to the show. I first talked to Michelle back in 2021 when her film Under the Lantern Lit Sky played at the Brooklyn Film Festival. That film was one of my favorites from 2021 so I was thrilled when I heard that she had two short films currently playing the festival circuit. In this episode we discuss Early Retirement and Antisemite - two powerful films that you'll want to keep on your radar. Great films, great chat! I look forward to having Michelle back on in the future. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode Links: MichelleBossy.com Director Bio: Michelle Bossy is a Mexican-American award-winning film, television, and theater director. Recent films Michelle directed include Nobody's Home (feature), Under the Lantern Lit Sky (feature), Antisemite by Etan Marciano, klutz. by Elizabeth Narciso, Early Retirement by Pete Sabri and Susan-Kate Heaney, Chance of Showers by Julie Craig and Alex Ellis, The Trespassed by Raul Garza, Incurable by Josephine Cashman, Miracle Baby by Steven Fechter, Friendly Neighborhood Coven by Caroline V McGraw, Ladies Lounge by Caroline V. McGraw, 18, written by Courtney Baron, She Grinds Her Own Coffee, written by Cheri Magid, and The New 35 written by Leslie Korein.  Michelle's films have premiered at the Austin Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival, Dances with Films, LA Shorts International Film Festival, and the Female Eye Film Festival, among dozens of others. Michelle directed the series The Broadway Babies Show by Nicole Mangi and Leah Sprecher, and There's a Special Place in Hell for Fashion Bloggers, written by Amelia Alvarez. Michelle collaborated with Maria Alexandria Beech on TeleMAMAS, a pilot.  She has directed music videos for the band Yassou, and the singer/songwriter Brooke Josephson. Michelle directed for Disney's Diversity Showcase in 2021 and 2022. (Source: MichelleBossy.com) --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 101.9 FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt

Now, this took a while, BUT, we FINALLY have 'Part TWO', of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ 'Episode 238'!!! We take a look at an enthralling new indie crime, drama, then sit down for conversation with two of the creative minds behind it! This was a long one, and some of the films sequences are discussed, SO, we split it in two (part of the delay)! This, the first part is spoiler free! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/h7d3AopN_RY And 'Part Two' has: All Gone Wrong Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/oBkigrfuHpc St. Louis International Film Festival: 20th November 2021 Digital Release Date: 27th January 2023 Director: Josh Guffey Cast: All Gone Wrong, Josh Guffey, Jake Kaufman, Antonio St. James, Pete Winfrey, Peter Mayer, Tony Todd, Krystal Torres, Law X, Eric Pettway, LoDeon, Vis Brown, Brendan Ochs, Jaan Marion, Sean Brasfield, Angeline LeBris Running Time: 100 min Cert: 18 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/_aOd9DrPoSs Buy via iTunes: Here. https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/all-gone-wrong/id1653554823 Website: https://www.allgonewrongmovie.com/ Twitter: @AllGoneWrongMov https://twitter.com/AllGoneWrongMov Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/AllGoneWrongMovie Instagram: @allgonewrongmovie https://www.instagram.com/allgonewrongmovie/ ------------ Josh Guffey Director, Writer, Producer Josh Guffey began making films while attending The University of Iowa in 2002. In the years after graduating with degrees in Economics and Cinema & Comparative Literature, he continued writing and directing films while also producing commercials and branded content in Chicago, Los Angeles, and St. Louis. Follow Josh via: IMDb: Here. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1644164/?ref_=ttfc_fc_dr1 Instagram: @joshguffeyjoshguffey https://www.instagram.com/joshguffeyjoshguffey/ ------------------ Jake Kaufman Producer, Actor, Writer Jake began his career studying theatre at the University of Notre Dame and moved on to the Chicago theatre community. He has starred in several award- winning films such as Miss Ohio (Grand Jury Award, Dances with Film Festival 2009) and The Father, The Son (Best Horror Short, Aphrodite Film Awards 2018) Follow Jack via: IMDb: Here. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3279316/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t1 Instagram: @jakeofalltrades17 https://www.instagram.com/jakeofalltrades17/ ------------ *(Music) 'Fubu' by Kojey Radical - 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eftv/message

In this episode, we speak with phenom filmmaker, David Kirkman. David's newest film Underneath just premiered at St. Louis International Film Festival and was nominated for an award. We learn about the making of this film and David's next steps, but we also dig into his personal life and where he started out. David, though he swears no one will ever see it, made his first feature in High School and has gone on to make several other major projects (including a few more features) and he's not even 30 years old . His film Static Shock went viral online both domestically and internationally. We talk about his slate of films, his tips and tricks for marketing and building a fan base and how he is able to create such production value with small crews and conservative budgets. You will surely leave this episode inspired.  You can learn more about David at https://www.instagram.com/davidkirkmanfilms.This podcast is sponsored by the MO Film Office (https://mofilm.org) and Shock City Studios (www.shockcitystudios.com) and is brought to you by Speak Up Productions (www.speakupproductions.com) and the In Motion team (www.inmotionconference.com) Music by Courtney Orlando Peebles of So Hot Productions (https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-jr-peebles-05a2a19/)

Cliff Froelich of Cinema St. Louis talks the film scene in St. Louis as the St. Louis International Film Festival continues through next weekend. Plus, Mike Truax talks about the 1904 World's Fair and artifacts from the fair.

Today I am talking with Aisha Sultan. Aisha is a syndicated columnist based at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, where they've been writing for more than 20 years. Her work focusing on education and parenting has appeared in publications such as The Guardian, CNN, and The Washington Post. "Education, Interrupted" is her second documentary, and follows the experience of a mother of three young children navigating virtual school during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. It premieres at the Saint Louis International Film Festival on Saturday, November 3rd. Film Synopsis: Witness the devastating disruption of schooling through the eyes of an unforgettable family. Tyra Johnson is a devoted and determined mother fighting to maintain her children's education in one of the country's most poverty-stricken ZIP codes, which was hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Find more from Aisha Sultan on her website, Twitter, Instagram, or STLToday. Find more about the St. Louis International Film Festival including the schedule of films here. Follow me on Twitter@anotherRahulJ.

The St. Louis native filmmaker discusses his latest film, "A New Home", which will be featured at the St. Louis International Film Festival (https://www.cinemastlouis.org/). For more info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ANewHomeDoc/

With her new documentary, “Education, Interrupted,” Aisha Sultan encourages audiences to reflect on the ways the coronavirus pandemic radically disrupted learning and children's development. The film is featured in this year's St. Louis International Film Festival.

In this very special episode, Andrew and Joshua preview #SLIFF31 A.K.A. the 31st Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival. They really only scratch the surface of the bounty of offerings in the 2022 edition of the fest, including buzzy year-end award hopefuls, international and indie critical darlings, daring docs, and shorts in every color. The SLIFF schedule, tickets, and information on the lineup and special events are now available at cinemastlouis.org. Before that, Andrew reviews "The Banshes of Inisherin" and "All Jacked Up and Full of Worms." After, stick around for the dueling duo's dual live presentation on Brian De Palma's classic thriller "Sisters," a selection from the year-round Golden Anniversaries film festival. The next episode will feature some more Now Showing and Golden Anniversary presentations by special guests! Please share, subscribe, and review! Follow us @stlfilmfest on Instagram/Twitter/Letterboxd and @CinemaStLouis on Facebook.

The Lens is retiring from the Nancy/Nora mini-series with Kayla's pick, Meyers' "The Intern," starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro. Andrew, Kayla, and Joshua break down everything about the writer-director's workplace "rom-com," complete with re-casting speculations, personal sleeping attire, and the ethos of girlbossing. Now Showing has Andrew and Joshua gushing over "Decision to Leave" and "Stars at Noon," Kayla's New York Film Festival coverage, and a spotlight on "Piggy." Later, the Known Four game makes a return with some Meyers players, Andrew and Joshua read books, and Kayla watches more Bravo (and "Hocus Pocus," finally). On the next episode, Joshua and Andrew preview the upcoming St. Louis International Film Festival (tickets and showtimes here) and present their live Golden Anniversaries discussion of Brian De Palma's "Sisters." Please share, subscribe, and review! Follow us @stlfilmfest on Instagram/Twitter/Letterboxd and @CinemaStLouis on Facebook.

Bree Maniscalco, Executive Director of Cinema St. Louis, stopped by to speak with Nancy about the happenings at the organization. Although she had no formal training in film, Bree's lifelong love of film, moved her to volunteer at Cinema St. Louis. She later became a board member, a staff member, and was recently named Executive Director. SLIFF (St. Louis International Film Festival), Cinema St. Louis' flagship festival runs this year from November 3rd through 13th. In addition to SLIFF, Cinema St. Louis also has educational programs, as well as hosting other festivals/events throughout the year including the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, QFest St. Louis, and the Classic French Film Festival among others.

"https://cinemastlouis.org/new-home (A New Home)" is an informative documentary that tells the story of the Bosnian refugees who fled to St. Louis in the early '90s. It examines their impact on our community and offers a retrospective overview of the war and resulting genocide. The St. Louis area is home to more displaced Bosnians than any other city in the world — perhaps more than 75,000. This 30-year diaspora has benefited the metro area in a multiplicity of ways. “A New Home” is director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7246008/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm (Joseph Puleo)'s much-anticipated follow-up to his wildly popular “America's Last Little Italy: The Hill,” which screened virtually during the 2020 editions of both the Showcase and the https://cinemastlouis.org/ (St. Louis International Film Festival). This is Season 5! For more episodes, go to https://stlintune.com/ (stlintune.com)

From the dead of night to the early morning, Reverend Kenneth McCoy leads teams of pastors through dark St. Louis' streets, seeking out people struggling with addiction, mental illness and homelessness. A new documentary, “Night Life,” tells his story. McCoy and the film's director, Seth Ferranti, discuss his ministry and the film before its July 17 premiere at the St. Louis International Film Festival.

Jessica Adkins is a multi-instrumentalist, instructional designer, philosopher, and filmmaker. Originally from Milwaukee, she moved to St. Louis in 2014 to pursue a PhD in Philosophy with a minor in Women and Gender Studies at SLU. Her dissertation focused on the public exhibition of anatomical bodies. She can most often be found around town playing accordion in The Opera Bell Band, Ryan Koenig and the Goldenrods, and The So Grand Polka Band. The pandemic allowed her the free time to concentrate on composing original polka scores, and she hopes to help keep polka music alive in St. Louis. In her free time, she creates stop motion videos out of paper and has placed 2nd in the City Garden Film Competition and has been screened at the St. Louis International Film Festival.

Independent Visual Artist, Sarah Paulsen, stopped by to talk to Nancy about her life and work. -----  Raised in Kirkwood, Missouri, Sarah Paulsen is an artist, filmmaker and community organizer whose artwork has been exhibited widely in local and national exhibitions, and whose prize-winning films have been featured in the St. Louis International Film Festival, the True/False Film Festival, the Black Maria Film Festival, the Motivate Film Festival and the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, among many others. She was a 2018 Great Rivers Biennial Winner culminating in an exhibit at the Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis. A 2010 C.A.T. Institute fellow and 2015 Regional Arts Commission Artist Fellow, she has garnered numerous awards for her work and also completed several residencies – including the Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris. A dedicated advocate for social change, a key aspect of Paulsen's practice has always involved the orchestration of large-scale community projects, such as participatory public murals, thematic round-table discussions and the now-annual People's Joy Parade on Cherokee Street, currently in its ninth year. Paulsen holds a B.A. in visual art from the University of Missouri, Columbia and an M.F.A. from the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Art at Washington University. She lives and works in St. Louis, where she teaches art and animation at Marian Middle School and local colleges.

In this first 2022 episode of Matriarch Movement, Shayla welcomes award-winning Cree/Métis director and screenwriter, Asia Youngman. Asia's films have been screened at a variety of festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival, the St. Louis International Film Festival, and the imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival. Her latest film, HATHA, received support from the Harold Greenberg Fund and Creative BC through the BC Shorts Program and premiered at the 40th Vancouver International Film Festival. Asia is an alumna from the TIFF Filmmaker Lab, the TIFF Talent Accelerator, the Canadian Academy Directors Program for Women, the Berlinale DocSalon Toolbox Programme and the Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative. She is the owner of Visceral Village Productions which she founded in 2019. ....... Follow Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram Follow Matriarch Movement on Instagram Find out more about Shayla and The Matriarch Movement podcast

For the past several years, Director https://www.aluminationmovie.com/about-4 (Eric Bricker) and Producer https://www.aluminationmovie.com/about-4 (Lisa Hughes) have delved into the world of the Airstream, its culture, and its followers. These native St. Louisians have brought a whole new understanding to the silver bullet that is seen traveling down the highway, parked as a food trailer, or used as a permanent residence. Alumination is a play on three words: aluminum, nation, and illumination. Find out more about this enlightening documentary at the https://cinemastlouis.org/sliff/alumination (St. Louis International Film Festival) or at https://www.aluminationmovie.com/ (Aluminationmovie.com). [01:30] Background Eric Bricker [03:27] The name, Alumination [05:37] How the documentary came about Factory Wally Byam [11:15] Surprises about Airstream Community Difference from the RV [12:37] https://juliusshulmanfilm.com/ (Visual Acoustics) Documentary on Julius Schulman [15:40] Background Lisa Hughes Collaboration with Eric Bricker [17:35] Silver lining for the silver bullet [20:55] Out of the Box Productions [25:54] Wally Byam and the Alumapalooza This is Season 4! For more episodes, go to https://stlintune.com/ (stlintune.com) #airstream #travel #traveltrailer #wallybyam #vacation #Alumapalooza #ohio #interstatehighway #route66 #weekendgetaway #jacksoncenter

Paula Rhodes, James' former co-worker and Hazelwood Central grad, talks about becoming a working actor in Hollywood, appearing in the Resident Evil video game series, and coming home to St. Louis to show off her new film ‘Delicate State' at S.L.I.F.F. Check out the trailer for ‘Delicate Sate' https://vimeo.com/625660689 Bret Hoffman, the director of marketing for Marcus Theatres, talks about all the cool movies currently out and the most exciting ones coming to theatres soon. He also shares his favorite holiday movies. 0:00 SEGMENT 1 - Paula Rhodes talks about directing and starring in the movie ‘Delicate State' which will play at the St. Louis International Film Festival at The Tivoli on Saturday, Nov 20 at 2:00pm. Find out what it was like being pregnant while writing, starring, and directing ‘Delicate State'. 10:35 SEGMENT 2 - Paula Rhodes talks about Yuri Lowenthal appearing in ‘Delicate State', how she found people to appear in the film, and the hardest parts of directing a film. 22:35 SEGMENT 3 - Bret Hoffman, the Director of Marketing for Marcus Theatres, talks about the most exciting movies currently on the big screen and what's coming up including ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife', ‘Sing 2', and ‘American Underdog'. 34:45 SEGMENT 4 - Bret and James talk about ‘Marvel's Eternals', ‘Venom 2', ‘Spider-Man No Way Home', and then rank their favorite holiday movies. Thanks to our sponsors Marcus Theatres (https://www.marcustheatres.com/) and Historic St. Charles, Missouri (https://www.discoverstcharles.com/) Amazon Affiliate Link - http://bit.ly/geektome Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3Y0D2iaZl Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GeekToMeRadio Website - http://geektomeradio.com/ Podcast - https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeekToMeRadio/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/geektomeradio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geektomeradio/ Producer - Joseph Vosevich https://twitter.com/Joey_Vee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall/support

Directors Damien D. Smith and Alana Marie provide background and attention to important events in their respective films "https://www.cinemastlouis.org/sliff/target-st-louis-vol-1 (Target: St. Louis Vol. I)" and "https://www.cinemastlouis.org/sliff/kinloch-doc (The Kinloch Doc)." The films are a part of the https://www.cinemastlouis.org/sliff/film-listings (St. Louis International Film Festival) and can be seen online. "Target: St. Louis Vol I," tells the story of the U.S. government's secret Cold War-era dispersal of aerosolized radioactive material in Pruitt-Igoe and other North City locations with majority Black populations to gauge their effects. "The Kinloch Doc" explores how two major political decisions — a city merger and the Lambert Airport buyout — essentially destroyed the community. [01:08] Background https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1902520/ (Damien D. Smith) [02:30] "Target: St. Louis Vol I" Overview [04:08] Government and Company Complicity [11:44] The St. Louis Black Community [14:22] Where to get more information and Future Volumes? [22:38] Background http://thekinlochdoc.com/kinloch-crew (Alana Marie) [23:35] Writing and Storytelling [24:11] Overview of "The Kinloch Doc" [27:22] The Airport Buyout [29:57] The Strength of Community [31:02] From Social Work to Film Director [34:48] The Dissolution of the Kinloch Schools [39:08] Kinloch Today [41:55] Will there be more films from you? This is Season 4! For more episodes, go to https://stlintune.com/ (stlintune.com) #film #SLIFF #director #stlouis #movies #filmfestival #PruittIgoe #Kinloch #airport #radiation #radioactivematerial #cinemastlouis #damiendsmith #alanamarie #education #schooldistrict #chemicalcompanies

The documentary film "Ferguson Rises" focuses on Michael Brown Sr. in the five years after the death of his son. Filmmaker Mobolaji Olambiwonnu discusses the film ahead of its showing at the St. Louis International Film Festival.

This week Lynn, Carl and special guest Chris Clark from Cinema St. Louis talk the 30th Annual St. Louis International Film Festival a/k/a SLIFF. They then talk new releases The French Dispatch, Last Night in Soho, My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission and then Lynn lover some HBO. Plus remembering the end of the Showgram with JC & the U-Man and the St Louis Globe Democrat.

Executive Director for Cinema St. Louis discusses guidelines and the line-up for the St. Louis International Film Festival starting November 4th, including the true story on former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner. Visit their website for tickets and other information: https://www.cinemastlouis.org/sliff/festival-home

Annika Marks talks her new film "Killing Eleanor" (which she also produced and wrote - what!), her breakout role in "The Sessions", and that one audition where she didn't even get to audition!About Annika Marks:Annika Marks has been seen in recurring roles in Goliath, Waco, The Fosters, The Last Tycoon, and more. Most recently she served as the Lead Actor, Writer and Producer in the indie film “Killing Eleanor”. The film premiered during the 2020 Savannah Film Festival where it won Best Narrative. It has since been shown at the St. Louis International Film Festival, where the director was nominated for the NFF Emerging Director Award aka The Bobbie. Outside of acting, Annika actively uses her platform to advocate for Equality.Annika's Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annika_marksTwitter: https://twitter.com/annika_marksFollow the show on social media!                 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/                 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast                  Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/                   Theme Music by Andrew Skrabutenas 

This episode writes itself!  Actress/Producer Desiree Staples is a charming guest with great stories and incredibly valuable information about the business of producing feature films and networking your way through the film festival circuit to great success.Desiree Staples is a seasoned producer, filmmaker, and actress multi-hyphenate, experienced in both short-form and feature film content. Circus Person, Produced by Staples, premiered at Tribeca N.O.W.'s 2020 showcase, and also was one of the selected films in YouTube's We Are One: A Global Film Festival, as well as winning the audience award for best episodic pilot at Nashville Film Festival.  Staples' Produced and acted in the feature filmTake Me To Tarzanadistributed by Gravitas Ventures in 2021 which stars Jonathan Bennett, Maria Conchita Alonso, Samantha Robinson, Andrew Creer, Oliver Cooper, and more. Take Me To Tarzana also won a Golden Remi Award at the Houston Worldfest Film Festival. Staples' dramedy pilot It's What She Would Have Wanted was selected and shown at LA Shorts, Mill Valley Film Festival, Catalyst Content, and St. Louis International Film Festival. Staples' comedy pilot The Influencers, that she co-created, stars in, and produced won the Audience Award for Comedy Short form content at the Reel Independent Film Festival in Hollywood, and has been selected in over 20 other festivals in the US and Internationally (including Santa Monica Webfest - Best Ensemble Cast - Winner). Staples' also Produced and acts in the Web-Series Stupid Cupid, that was one of the projects supported by NYC Media/NYC Life, and was distributed in 2021 by DunnVision. Desiree is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA,  Women in Film, the co-creator of the Female Filmmakers Forum on Clubhouse, and is the Co-President of Northwestern University's Entertainment Alliance - NUEA West, and a proud Alum. 

Celeste is a mixed-race writer/director whose focus is in children's and youth media. She is is a natural storyteller with an imaginative voice and vision and a uniquely fun, colourful, mixed-media style. Celeste’s short films have gotten into festivals across the globe including: TIFF Kids, DOC NYC, The Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival, and The St. Louis International Film Festival. Through the success of her films she was commissioned to write and direct two segments for PBS’s Sesame Street's 44th season. She has also written and directed for Radical Sheep Production’s preschool TVO show Can You Imagine That; CBC Kids News; CBC Short Docs; and was integral in bringing to life the APTN children’s show Anaana’s Tent. In addition to writing and directing Celeste has 11-years of experience working in the art department as a DGC graphic and motion graphics designer, and as a production designer on numerous short films and web content. Celeste is nominated for Best Direction in a Web Program or Series at the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards for her CBC Short Doc Love Letters From Everest. The film is also nominated for Best Non-fiction Web Program or Series.

A look at highlights from the 2020 St. Louis International Film Festival and the Gene Siskel Film Center Black Harvest Film Festival.Get more reviews at https://www.bringme2life.com/thecinemascribe

Lynn, & Carl with special guest, Jay Kanzler, review Let Him Go, Kindred, Maybe Next Year, The Life Ahead and Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine. Plus a preview of The St. Louis International Film Festival and (very few) thoughts on the 2020 Election.

This year's St. Louis International Film Festival includes the 2020 documentary “The Black Artists' Group: Creation Equals Movement,” chronicling the St. Louis-based artistic collective with an emphasis on its jazz musicians. Director Bryan Dematteis and veteran trumpeter George Sams share their thoughts on the film.

Lynn, & Carl with special guest, casting director, Carrie Houk, review Synchronic, His House, Memories of Murder, My Octopus Teacher, Sarah Cooper Everything's Fine and The Mandalorian Season 2. Plus a preview of The Witches and St. Louis International Film Festival, the Death of Sean Connery and Carrie talks about the Tennessee Williams Festival.

In this episode, we're speak with two Israeli activists and refuseniks Amitai Ben- Abba (@amitaibenabba) and Atalya Ben-Abba about the current uprising happening against the Netanyahu government and the movement refusing service in the Israeli army in protest of the occupation. The anti-Netanyahu movement, or the “Balfour struggle,” as it's known in Israel, has been out in the streets across the country and in front of “Crime Minister” Benjamin Netanyahu's homes for months. The Israeli left has not only begun to see large numbers of people joining them and increased police violence against protestors, but also a convergence of anti-austerity movements, the anti-occupation movement and people fed up with the government's corruption and bungling of the COVID-19 crisis. We also talk with Atalya and Amitai about the film “Objector” (@objectorfilm) which documents Atalya's decision to refuse service in the Israeli army, the “refusenik” movement of young Israelis resisting military service and their family's transformation as a result. Atalya Ben-Abba is an Israeli conscientious objector who sat in prison for 110 days in 2017 for refusing to serve in the Israeli army. After volunteering to do civil service for two years at a shelter for homeless youth, she now studies Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and continues to be active in various activist groups in Israel/Palestine. Amitai Ben-Abba is a writer, filmmaker, and activist now based in Oakland, CA. Amitai is the writer and producer of the full-length documentary Objector about Atalya's refusal and their family's transformation as a result of her decision. Amitai's poetry, fiction, and essays received awards and appeared in publications such as CounterPunch, Haaretz, The Independent, and Witness Magazine. Amitai holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College, where they attended as a Fellow in Writing and Community Engagement. Objector (@ObjectorFilm) premiered at IDFA in 2019 (where it was a Top 5 Audience Favorite) and won awards at major film festivals, including Best International Documentary at the Hot Springs Festival and Best Interfaith Film at St. Louis International Film Festival. And you can learn more about the film “Objector” here: https://objectorfilm.com/ Learn more: ‘No longer outcasts': Anti-occupation activists find their place in Israeli protests: https://bit.ly/3lhnnEe My sister has just spent 110 days in Israeli prison for refusing to serve in the IDF – and I'm so proud:https://bit.ly/3aQ0a75 A new novel about radical environmentalists in the Middle East, "The Sodomites": https://bit.ly/3hkIAdQ Watch us on YouTube! https://bit.ly/GreenAndRedOnYouTube Also, follow us on any of these social media channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenRedPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastGreenRed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenredpodcast/ Keep Green and Red independent! Become a recurring donor at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast Or make a one time donation here: https://bit.ly/DonateGandR This is a Green and Red Podcast production. "Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Isaac. Produced by Scott (@sparki1969) and Bob (@bobbuzzanco).

Discusssion on the St. Louis International Film Festival and Cinema St. Louis

Jade Harrell with Cliff Froehlich, Executive Director

 Guest Cliff Froehlich from Cinema St. Louis shares details of the upcoming St. Louis International Film Festival and other events put on by the organization such as the local edition of the 48 Hour Film Festival.