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Molly McGlynn is a writer and director who was born in Montreal to Irish parents and grew up in the United States.  Mary Goes Round, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017 and has screened at dozens of film festivals and won multiple awards, including the Panavision Independent Cinema Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, Best Feature Film at the Vail Film Festival and Best Narrative Feature at the Annapolis Film Festival.    Selected television credits include Workin' Moms, The Wonder Years, Grace and Frankie and The Big Door Prize. Additionally, she was the producing director on Season 2 of Bless This Mess.   Her second feature film, Fitting In, (fka Bloody Hell), starring Maddie Ziegler and Emily Hampshire, had its World Premiere at SXSW in the Narrative Spotlight section in March 2023. Its International Premiere was at the prestigious Deauville American Film Festival and its Canadian premiere was at the Toronto International Film Festival. It won Best Canadian Feature Film at the Vancouver International Film Festival and was nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film by the Directors Guild of Canada.   She also hosts the podcast Hello, My Mom is Dead, an honest and authentic look into grief and loss.   Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a condition affecting approximately 1 in 5000 female births and leading to the absence or underdevelopment of the uterus, cervix and vagina. There are 2 types of MRKH, Type 1 as typified above and Type 2, in addition to the above may also affect the kidneys, bones, heart or hearing. Find out more and get support here www.mrkhconnect.org   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

As an outdoor industry leader for nearly 30 years, Gordon has committed his career to building brands that practice a triple bottom line (people, planet and profit) approach to business.Gordon launched Toad&Co, a responsible lifestyle apparel brand in 1996. Now headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, he remains the CEO of the growing global brand. He also co-founded Planet Access 27 years ago, a social enterprise committed to providing life skills, vocational training and travel experiences for people with disabilities. Gordon spent 17 years on the Outdoor Industry Association Board including a 6-year stint as Chairman and Vice Chairman. He is currently a Board member for the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund, the Santa Barbara Film Festival and Chairs the advisory board of the Eco-Entrepreneurship Advisory Council at the Bren School Environmental Solutions graduate program at UCSB. He also serves as advisor to several early-stage responsible business start-ups. He received a BA in Psychology from Hamilton College and an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from Wharton School of Business. Married with two 20 something daughters, between family and work Gordon enjoys just about anything the outdoors has to offer, especially if it is in the ocean, on a river or in the mountains near his family cabin in June Lake in the Eastern Sierras. Travel, film and birds are some of his other passions.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:46] Intro[01:58] Thriving with responsible consumers[03:47] Handling first collection without ecommerce in '96[05:08] Pivoting business strategy after 9/11 crisis[06:25] Building best in class before expanding[08:34] Balancing retail and ecommerce strategies[10:08] Promoting brand awareness through various channels[12:26] Adapting brand for Gen Z and millennials[13:59] StoreTester: done-for-you conversion rate optimization[15:16] learning from fast-changing Ecommerce trends[17:36] Adapting to changing buyer behavior[19:18] Managing evolving market dynamics[20:43] Aiming for lasting positive impact[22:16] Inspiring ethical entrepreneurship[24:04] Authenticity in brand commitment[25:29] Staying committed to your passion[26:27] Balancing gut feeling and analytics in business[27:30] Surviving and thriving in niches[28:11] Sustainable, organic, & eco-friendly clothingResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeSustainable, organic, & eco-friendly clothing toadandco.com/Follow Gordon Seabury linkedin.com/in/gordon-seabury-3597a03/Done-for-you conversion rate optimization service storetester.com/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

In this inaugural episode of Digital Comfort Zone, hosts Aine McGlynn and Lizz Bryce talk about how to overcome digital inertia within organizations. To better understand how to do that, they call on award-winning filmmaker Molly McGlynn to speak about How to manage complex projects like filmmaking.  How to break down overwhelming tasks The importance of planning and logistics And the necessity of starting anywhere to gain momentum.    00:00 Introduction to Digital Comfort Zone 01:17 Challenges in Digital Transformation 03:28 Starting Small and Taking First Steps 04:59 Interview with Filmmaker Molly McGlynn 13:51 Lessons from Filmmaking for Charities 24:39 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 28:39 Closing Remarks and Credits   To start your own digital transformation journey you can visit: https://charitygrowthacademy.org/  Read the full transcript here   Bio for Molly McGlynn:  Molly McGlynn is a Montreal-born writer and director based in Los Angeles Her first feature film, Mary Goes Round, starring Aya Cash and Sara Waisglass, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017 and has screened at dozens of film festivals and won multiple awards, including the Panavision Independent Cinema Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, Best Feature Film at the Vail Film Festival and Best Narrative Feature at the Annapolis Film Festival.    The film was nominated by the Directors' Guild of Canada for awards in Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Feature Film and Best Editing in a Feature Film and won the Jay Scott Emerging Artist Award from the Toronto Film Critics Association. Her second feature film, Fitting In, (fka Bloody Hell), starring Maddie Ziegler and Emily Hampshire, had its World Premiere at SXSW in the Narrative Spotlight section in March 2023. Its International Premiere was at the prestigious Deauville American Film Festival and had its Canadian premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film also won Best Canadian Feature Film at the Vancouver International Film Festival and was nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film by the Directors Guild of Canada. In addition to her feature work, Molly has directed over thirty episodes of television (Grace and Frankie, Grownish, The Wonder Years, The Big Door Prize) and was a producing director on Season 2 of Bless This Mess.

Writer-Producer-Director Michael Fiore discusses with Jan Price, his new documentary, Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World – narrated by Golden Globe award-winner David Duchovny and featuring Grammy Award-winning saxophonist David Sanborn!Veselka recently had its world premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and is 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes! Veselka is currently playing in select theaters – watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/-nOYF8vYYtE?si=g26LPl4XgNh6GpuVAs the second-generation owner of New York's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka reluctantly retires after 54 years, his son Jason faces the pressure of stepping into his father's shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff. New York-based Michael Fiore is quickly becoming the Frank Capra of documentary storytelling with the release of Veselka. As with his previous documentary, the beloved Floyd Norman: An Animated Life (Netflix, TCM, Criterion Channel), Michael turns his lens towards people who stand up for a cause, the marginalized, and those who are dismissed amidst power. These are people who are the bright lights in a world leaning into darkness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click on any streaming service and you'll be bombarded with movies featuring violence, war, death and so many other destructive acts of mankind. But if you look a little further, you'll also find the opposite: films that celebrate humanity and promote positive change and transformation. Their numbers are quite smaller—but they're out there.     In this episode we speak with one of these humanitarian filmmakers, director Emmanuel Itier. Emmanuel went through his own metamorphosis, from commercial movie maker to creator of films meant to enlighten and empower us. In this lively discussion, Emmanuel tells us:·      why he started making documentaries that speak to the soul·      how he connected with Sharon Stone and her role in his story·      why documentaries are the perfect medium for helping us embrace our humanity·      what his first documentary, The Invocation, teaches us about our interconnectedness·      the reason why he made a film about water·      why he believes it's time for all of us to get political·      the mind shift we all have to make before the world can end warIf you believe there's a place for films that both entertain and educate us, you'll want to hear all about Emmanuel's role in this world on this expressive episode of Dream Power Radio.     An experienced feature film Producer, Emmanuel Itier directed several pictures before completing in 2012 the Peace documentary The Invocation, narrated by Sharon Stone and staring Desmond Tutu, HH The Dalai Lama, and Deepak Chopra, as well as many worldwide peace activists. In 2013 Mr. Itier executive-produced a Drama filmed in Hong Kong: Red Passage which won many Awards in the Festival circuit. Emmanuel Itier has also been a successful Music and Film journalist for both Rock Magazines, French TV networks and various websites for the last twenty-five years. Finally, Itier has been a buyer for many French and American Film distribution companies for the last twenty years. He was on the board of directors of the Santa Barbara Film Festival for a decade and he writes poetry. He is also very involved with charities and the political world. Mr. Itier seats on the board of Directors of ‘Darfur Women Action Group' in an attempt to bring Peace to Darfur. He is also the  founding President of the Rotary E-Club of World Peace  (www.RotaryEclubofWorldPeace.org ) and he is part of the U.N Association, Santa Barbara chapter. Lately he joined the World Council of Wisdom (https://thevisioneers.ca ) to bring Peace to the World.     Mr. Itier grew up in France and he moved in the USA thirty years ago. He resides in Santa Barbara, California. Emmanuel Itier released in 2014 another inspiring documentary Celebrating Women around the planet: FEMME-Women healing the World. This Documentary earned over 20 Awards around the World.  Want more ways to find joy in your life? Check out my website thedreamcoach.net for information about my courses, blogs, books and ways to create a life you love.

On February 15, 2024, actor Jeffrey Wright received the Montecito Award at the 39th annual Santa Barbara Film Festival while representing the film American Fiction. KCSB's Brandon Yi and Zoha Malik attended the red carpet prior to the ceremony, and spoke with Wright about identity pieces.

Join us as we discuss the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Merkin's are an interesting topic. We also discuss a woman in love with her nanny and the classic film The Bad Seed.

Saturday, February 10th, was the Santa Barbara Film Festival's Virtuosos Awards, during which representation and the impact of storytelling were discussed. KCSB's Zoha Malik attended the red carpet alongside Yas Tsipena, then covered the ceremony.

This week we welcome Carol Metcalf. Carol has been making people laugh all of her life. As an Air Force kid who went to over 10 schools growing up, humor was a save weapon of choice. She has appeared on the road at comedy venues throughout the Southwest and introduced her one woman show “My Life Is Too Vivid” in Austin during South by Southwest.She has written 10 plays and has been in 2 Independent films which won awards at the Santa Barbara Film Festival one being “First in Ten”.She has used Comedy to help Military Vets with her Humor as well honored from Fort Sam Houston Beach Pavilion in San Antonio Texas working with wounded Vets.Check them out at https://www.comedybycarol.com/We now have an INSTAGRAM! Check it out @thecleancomedypodcast on Instagram and add @jdcrevistoncomedy on IG as well!Turn your funny into money! Check out the official website here: http://comedypreneur.com Pick up a copy of “How To Produce Comedy Shows For Fun & Profit” here. Do you have a topic that you would like to hear discussed?Are you a clean comedian looking for an awesome podcast to be in?Do you have life-burning questions? Reach out to us at HERE!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/4825680/advertisement

On this episode of Paranomaly Podcast ( Sept 4th ), we will be talking with Brandon Alvis Brandon not only has 18 years of experience as a paranormal investigator; he's been a filmmaker since 2009 and has worked with Science Channel, Discovery, A&E, ABC, CBS, and Fox. His documentary, Cemetery Park, was an official selection of the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Alvis is the founder of the American Paranormal Research Association (APRA) which has captured some of the field's most stunning finds.

On this episode of Paranomaly Podcast ( Sept 4th ), we will be talking with Brandon Alvis Brandon not only has 18 years of experience as a paranormal investigator; he's been a filmmaker since 2009 and has worked with Science Channel, Discovery, A&E, ABC, CBS, and Fox. His documentary, Cemetery Park, was an official selection of the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Alvis is the founder of the American Paranormal Research Association (APRA) which has captured some of the field's most stunning finds.

Latina filmmaker Sue Zarco Kramer and cast members of “Swipe NYC” talk with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about the dramedy featurette that has already won film festival awards across the country. First we talked to Sue and the film's star Lisa Edelstein (House, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce) who plays Syd a newly divorced empty nester who throws herself into the vulnerable, scary, sexy world of online dating. Each date serves as a metaphor of Syd picking up the broken pieces of her life and regaining her sense of sexuality, confidence, empowerment and independence. Along the way she encounters her stellar cast of supporting actors including Richard Schiff (Wakanda Forever, The Good Doctor, The West Wing) and Bridget Moynahan (Blue Bloods, I Robot) among others. We also had the opportunity to get their spin on the current WGA Writer's Strike and address our LGBTQ issues. Then we talked to Richard Schiff who plays Steve about how he got involved in the film and what he hopes to accomplish with his career. Next we chatted with Angela Wong Carbone who plays Jane and David Kelsey who plays Luke about their roles and how David would like to see “Swipe NYC” developed into a streaming series. The film is also produced by Kelsey along with Bridget Moynahan, Heather Sederquist, Cheryl Bayer and Sue Zarco Kramer. Filmmaker Sue Zarco Kramer is a graduate of UCLA Film School. She graduated winning the coveted Jim Morrison Award for Outstanding Direction and Writing. Kramer has written for almost every studio and made her feature directorial debut with her original feature "Gray Matters" which pays homage to 1940's screwball comedies with one big bang of a modern twist. The film starred Heather Graham, Tom Cavanagh, Alan Cumming, Sissy Spacek, Bridget Moynahan and Molly Shannon in the romantic comedy about a brother and a sister who fall in love with the same woman. "Gray Matters" not only closed the 2007 Santa Barbara Film Festival but was chosen as the Spotlight Film of The Hamptons Film Festival. "Gray Matters" has remained on the top 25 Netflix list of "gay and lesbians hits" of all time. “Swipe NYC” premiered at The Beverly Hills Film Festival in April 2023 winning the best audience award and will be in San Francisco at the Jewish film festival on July 29th & August 4th winning the coveted freedom expression award. For More Info… LISTEN: 600+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES  

0:00 - Intro & Summary2:00 - Movie Discussion44:07 - Cast & Crew/Awards48:08 - Pop Culture 53:21 -  Rankings & Ratings To see a full list of movies we will be watching and shows notes, please follow our website: https://www.1991movierewind.com/Follow us!https://linktr.ee/1991movierewind Theme: "sunrise-cardio," Jeremy Dinegan (via Storyblocks)Don't forget to rate/review/subscribe/tell your friends to listen to us!

Paul Webster was joined this week by two exciting filmmakers who are very much on the up, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney. They are an award-winning Irish director/producer duo from Longford. They wrote, produced and directed the upcoming feature film ‘Lakelands' which stars Éanna Hardwicke (Normal People, Vivarium), Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone, Kin), Lorcan Cranitch (Bloodlands) and Gary Lydon (Banshees of Inisherin). The film won Best Irish Film and Bingham Ray New Talent Award for its lead actors at the Galway Film Fleadh, having won the Bankside Award at the Galway Film Fair the previous year. It won Best Film at Kerry Film Festival and played at international festivals such as Santa Barbara Film Festival and Glasgow Film Festival. It will be released theatrically in Ireland and UK by Wildcard Distribution on May 5th. It has been nominated for four IFTAs including Best Film. Their short film ‘Drifting' stars Oscar nominee Paul Mescal (Normal People) and Dublin Critic's Choice winner Dafhyd Flynn (Michael Inside). It premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh, was acquired for worldwide distribution by Network Ireland Television and played a number of Academy Award and Bafta winning festivals including Galway Film Fleadh, Dublin International Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival and Aesthetica Film Festival. Their first short film ‘Angels Guard Thee' premiered at Cork Film Festival that year and went on to screen at 15 festivals worldwide before being broadcast on RTÉ in late 2019. They founded the film company Harp Media in 2018. In 2023, Robert and Patrick were profiled in the Irish Independent's 50 Rising Stars list. Their second feature ‘Bonfires' is in development with Screen Ireland and they are also developing a number of film and TV projects. They are represented by Curtis Brown Talent. Join us next Thurs to Sunday in Achill Island where we will be hosting special Podcast episodes from the festival over the weekend, and hosting a very cool networking event on Thurs the 11th of May at 7pm. We're delighted to support such an important film festival. Make a weekend of it. Visit https://www.achillinternationalfilmfestival.com/ for your tickets and passes. #SupportTheArts #WeAreFni Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni Or on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Headstuff+ or wherever you listen to audio content. FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, Paul Webster and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios. Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/fni_film

Paul Webster was joined this week by two exciting filmmakers who are very much on the up, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney. They are an award-winning Irish director/producer duo from Longford. They wrote, produced and directed the upcoming feature film ‘Lakelands' which stars Éanna Hardwicke (Normal People, Vivarium), Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone, Kin), Lorcan Cranitch (Bloodlands) and Gary Lydon (Banshees of Inisherin). The film won Best Irish Film and Bingham Ray New Talent Award for its lead actors at the Galway Film Fleadh, having won the Bankside Award at the Galway Film Fair the previous year. It won Best Film at Kerry Film Festival and played at international festivals such as Santa Barbara Film Festival and Glasgow Film Festival. It will be released theatrically in Ireland and UK by Wildcard Distribution on May 5th. It has been nominated for four IFTAs including Best Film. Their short film ‘Drifting' stars Oscar nominee Paul Mescal (Normal People) and Dublin Critic's Choice winner Dafhyd Flynn (Michael Inside). It premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh, was acquired for worldwide distribution by Network Ireland Television and played a number of Academy Award and Bafta winning festivals including Galway Film Fleadh, Dublin International Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival and Aesthetica Film Festival. Their first short film ‘Angels Guard Thee' premiered at Cork Film Festival that year and went on to screen at 15 festivals worldwide before being broadcast on RTÉ in late 2019. They founded the film company Harp Media in 2018. In 2023, Robert and Patrick were profiled in the Irish Independent's 50 Rising Stars list. Their second feature ‘Bonfires' is in development with Screen Ireland and they are also developing a number of film and TV projects. They are represented by Curtis Brown Talent. Join us next Thurs to Sunday in Achill Island where we will be hosting special Podcast episodes from the festival over the weekend, and hosting a very cool networking event on Thurs the 11th of May at 7pm. We're delighted to support such an important film festival. Make a weekend of it. Visit https://www.achillinternationalfilmfestival.com/ for your tickets and passes. #SupportTheArts #WeAreFni Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni Or on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Headstuff+ or wherever you listen to audio content. FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, Paul Webster and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios. Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/fni_film Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmanuel Itier grew up in France and lives in Santa Barbara. He is an experienced feature film Producer and has directed many pictures that have earned over 20 Awards around the World. He has teamed up with Sharon Stone to create a series of humanitarian movies called ‘The Oneness Collection: Documentaries for a conscious Humanity. These include the Peace documentary ‘The Invocation' (staring Desmond Tutu, HH The Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra), ‘FEMME-Women healing the World.' (celebrating Women around the planet), Shamanic Trekker', (about shamanism in Peru), ‘The Cure: Healing The Mind, Healing The Body, Healing the Planet' and ‘We The People: A Re-Evolution of Economics and Politics', ‘Guns, Bombs & War: A Love Story' and ‘The Secret Physics of Coincidence' (about quantum physics). Emmanuel is about to complete ‘H2O: The Intelligence of Water' (how water can be an urgent agent of Peace and transformation). He is now embarking on a re- evolutionary film: ‘The Growth of Men'. He also produced ‘Red Passage' which won many Awards in the Festival circuit. Emmanuel has been a successful Music and Film journalist for Rock Magazines and French TV networks and been a buyer for many French and American Film distribution companies for the last twenty-five years. He was on the board of directors of the Santa Barbara Film Festival and is very involved with charities and the political world. Emmanuel sits on the board of Directors of ‘Darfur Women Action Group' in an attempt to bring Peace to Darfur, he is the founding President of the Rotary E-Club of World Peace, part of the U.N Association and the World Council of Wisdom to bring Peace to the World. Emmanuel is a recipient of the Global Citizen Award from the United Nation Association, named President of The Year by the Rotary E-Club of World Peace. Emmanuel ran for President of France in 2022 and French Congress. He is committed as a new political player, to change the world and bring back the Peace and the Love as a necessary agenda for Humanity to thrive.

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.

What does it take to get Selena Gomez, Florence Pugh, Jonathan Majors, and nine more rising stars on the same magazine cover? Vanity Fair's west coast editor Britt Hennemuth joins to reveal how it all comes together, and what he learned in the process. Plus, a look at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and the Oscar nominees luncheon, as phase 2 of Oscar season gets into full swing. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at littlegoldmen@vf.com Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97  Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the new documentary Karen Carpenter: Starving For Perfection hits the Santa Barbara Film Festival, we talk to its producer and author of the book on which the film is based. His name is Randy L. Schmidt and the book is Little Girl Blue , which was a New York Times Editor's Choice, and on the Wall Street Journal's Best Seller List. He has written numerous projects based on the Carpenters as well as biographies on Judy Garland and Dolly Parton.He has served as creative consultant for several television documentaries on the Carpenters, including the E! "True Hollywood Story," A&E's "Biography," and VH1's "Behind the Music." , and was a contributor to the award-winning podcast, DOLLY PARTON'S AMERICA. A  music educator in Denton, Texas, the gay publication He Said dubbed him as the handsome author "Mr. Aficionado." With co-host Brody Levesque  

As the new documentary Karen Carpenter: Starving For Perfection hits the Santa Barbara Film Festival, we talk to its producer and author of the book on which the film is based. His name is Randy L. Schmidt and the book is Little Girl Blue , which was a New York Times Editor's Choice, and on the Wall Street Journal's Best Seller List. He has written numerous projects based on the Carpenters as well as biographies on Judy Garland and Dolly Parton.He has served as creative consultant for several television documentaries on the Carpenters, including the E! "True Hollywood Story," A&E's "Biography," and VH1's "Behind the Music." , and was a contributor to the award-winning podcast, DOLLY PARTON'S AMERICA. A  music educator in Denton, Texas, the gay publication He Said dubbed him as the handsome author "Mr. Aficionado." With co-host Brody Levesque  

Filmmaker Michel Shane didn't envision himself as an activist, but circumstances in life brought him to a different place. The producer of “Catch Me If You Can” this time produced something even closer to his heart, “21 Miles In Malibu,” and Michel joins us today to talk about it. The Pacific Coast Highway is a long, twisty, narrow stretch of road, it's beautiful but it's also dangerous. Michel knows all too well, because his beautiful daughter, Emily, was killed by a driver said to be on a murder mission. She was just 12. In this film, Michel details the history of the 21 mile road that borders the Pacific Ocean, why it was built, and the history of the area and land long before a road was built there. It's fascinating and well researched, and has gained the attention of the larger film community. The film will be shown at the Santa Barbara Film Festival this year. The goal is to draw attention to how the PCH can be safer. And he details that in his film as well. Please join us for this wonderful conversation, and invite your friends along as well. Thanks, as always, for tuning in. #DeborahKobyltLIVE #DeborahZaraKobylt   - @shanegangpics #pacificcoasthighway #21milesinmalibu #michelshane #shanegangpictures #emilyshanefoundation

As the Year 2022 comes to a close we look at all the blessings we have received. So many good people came together and helped us raise the funds and the film "Sextortion: the Hidden Pandemic" was finally released. The film was a participant in the Santa Barbara Film Festival and the Academy Awards has announced it is in the consideration for an Oscar (sadly it didn't receive a nomination but that's okay). We are grateful but more important we want parents, grandparents and teens across the nation to view this film. Sextortion is a crime affecting millions of kids across the nation, changing their lives and the lives of their families forever. Please join us in the year 2023, as we renew our commitment to keep our kids safe from predators. Links for the film are at https://sextortionfilm.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/million-kids/support

oin me next week with actor, author, writer, and director Clete Keith as we talk about his book, Ghosts of Greystone Beverly Hills. This book is a non-fiction account of the famous Doheny estate in Beverly Hills and the hundreds of accounts and documented paranormal activity. I can't wait to get into some of the stories in this book! Set on your couch to cozy and join us for some really spooky accounts of the paranormal! Catch the show at: www.wltkdb.com www.youtube.com/wltkdb www.facebook.com/wltkdb www.facebook.com/paranormalpeteshow Or, download the station app from your play store by searching "WLTKDB". Clete Keith began his entertainment career at age 17 acting in Repertory Theater. While in the theatre, Clete sharpened his skills not only as an actor, but also began writing and directing. His career continued with numerous television roles. Clete's first film, which he wrote, starred in, and co-directed, was DEAD SILENCE, a.k.a. STARDUMB, a finalist in the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Clete wrote and starred in THE FOOL. This 35mm film was a finalist at both the Palm Springs Short Film Festival and the Hollywood Film Festival. Later that year, THE FOOL was rated one of the top 5 most watched short films on the Sci-Fi channel. Clete wrote, starred in, and directed the film INSTANT TRAUMA. TRAUMA won “Best Mockumentary” at the New York International Film and Video Festival and was highlighted at the Nashville Film Festival with a panel discussion about the film. INSTANT TRAUMA also landed Clete a seat on the writers' panel at the Sedona Film Festival which included Ron Bass, Bo Goldman, and writer/director, Daniel Petrie Jr., and the highlighted film of this sold-out symposium. Clete then wrote and directed the feature 3 DAYS BLIND which won the Best Comedy Feature in the Toronto World of Comedy International Film Festival. In late 2010, Clete finished the screenplay GINORMOUS, a script about two characters who are completely different in height, background and age but have a common bond in their hearts. Clete then turned his pen to theater. He wrote THE DIFFERENT SHADES OF HUGH. HUGH had a 9-week run in Los Angeles capping it off with an excellent review from the Los Angeles Times. He went on to write 4 more plays: ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, ANTIQUE WHITE, LIFE SUPPORT, and his latest, ROYAL. Thanks for following!

See the Official Trailer, Plus Host Celebrity Spotlight Radio and filmmaker Antonio Saillant talks with Director Maria Peek and Producer Stephen Peek about the powerful, 'Sextortion The Hidden Pandemic' Documentary. This powerful story is one that needs to be told, where human trafficking has victims numbering in the hundreds of thousands, sextortion affects 10s of millions of teens and pre-teens...1 in 4 kids are affected or know someone affected. This film has a theatrical release in Los Angeles on Sept 30th and global (across North America and in countries around the world) TVOD/Digital Platforms on October 4th of 1091 Pictures' Auroris Media film powerful documentary “Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic.” “Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic,” which made its premiere at this year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival as part of the Social Justice Feature Documentaries, tackles a disturbing yet timely subject matter, and is an investigation into the world of online grooming and sextortion—a present-day reality for many children online. Auroris Media is launching a national educational screening tour to help save the next child from this fastest growing global crime (current breaking news on this tragic crime in recent days include California, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Australia on CNN, ABC News, etc.). About “Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic” Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic is an investigation into the world of online grooming and sextortion--a present-day reality for one in seven children online. Where human trafficking has hundreds of thousands of victims, sextortion victims are in the tens of millions each year. By unsealing the federal case of a top-gun pilot with hundreds of victims, and interviewing survivors and their parents, this true-crime piece exposes an often-overlooked crime against children, the tactics of online predators, and the voices of parents and law enforcement poised to stop online child exploitation in its tracks. About the Spotlight Docs Series: Keeping Our Kids Safe Online is an Impact Screening Series presented by Spotlight Docs. After its world premiere at the 2022 Santa Barbara Film Festival, the film will be traveling with an expert panel to educate parents and teens ahead of the films theatrical release on Sept 30th and global TVOD/Digital release on October 4th, 2022. To learn more visit: www.sextortionfilm.com The filmmakers created an online educational curriculum in partnership with NCMEC, which is available at https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz. Curriculum is available free of charge to educators, parents, federal agents and police departments, and is age-appropriate for middle and high school students. Subscribe ➤ @Celebrity Spotlight Radio Follow Us ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celebrityspotlightradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSpotlightRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrityspotlightradio/ Fair Use Disclaimer: I do not own any pictures/videos contained within this video. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/celebrity-spotlight-radio/support

Shopping Cart People presents an unflinching exploration of people living in today's world as homeless and those advocating for them. Stories are told, lives are shared, as a filmmaker delves into a community's efforts to help those without a voice and protect their belongings. You'll see interviews with community members and activists as they grapple with this controversial issue. https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/shopping-cart-people-trailer https://matthewtoffolo.com/2022/07/28/interview-with-filmmaker-duffy-hecht-shopping-cart-people/ Director BIO: As a producer, Duffy's films include the independent feature “First, Last and Deposit.” Peter Marin of Atlantic Magazine called it “the best movie about the homeless since Midnight Cowboy.” After winning awards at the San Francisco and New York City Independent Film Festivals, “FLD” became a popular staple on TV's Independent Film Channel. His next two films were with with writer-director Stuart Gordon (Honey I Shrunk The Kids, Re-Animator). Their first project was the film version of Charlie Higson's novel “King Of The Ants,” followed by “Edmond,” written by Pulitzer-prize winner David Mamet. “Edmond” featuring William H. Macy (Best Actor winner at Mar del Plata and Newport Beach), Julia Stiles, Joe Mantegna and Mena Suvari. His films and videos have screened at many of the world's great film festivals including Venice, Telluride, Seattle, Sitges, Leeds, the Berlin Film Market (sponsored by IFP and Kodak), Vienna, Deauville, Santa Barbara (twice), Seattle, Rio De Janeiro, Puchon (Korea), Cinequest as well as IndieFests in the US and abroad. A life-long political activist, Duffy served on the board of the Santa Barbara Legal Defense Center. This activist spirit is reflected in his directing debut, “The 8th Street Bridge,” as well as his next directing effort, “Occupy Santa Barbara.” Both were Official Selections of The Santa Barbara Film Festival. In 2020, Duffy Produced and Directed the documentary “Our Two Years With Trump” which screened at film festivals in Los Angeles, Taos, Prague and Bengal, India, winning awards for Best Documentary and Raising Social Awareness. His latest documentary as Producer/Director is “Shopping Cart People” a look at an underreported segment of the homeless community. This project reunites Duffy with composer Bobby Johnston (This American Life, Wristcutters) for their third project together. Film playing on the Film Festival Streaming service later this month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it's only $3.99 per month. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Welcome to the Santa Barbara Film Festival! We were unable to join in person, but we still got to cover two very different yet captivating films, A Place in the Field and Fresh to Frightening: The Sharon Green Story.The feature film A Place in the Field follows veteran Gio Scuderi as he receives a package in the mail that sends him on a road trip to fulfill a promise, but ends up fulfilling so much more. We were honored to be joined by director Nicole Mejia, co-writer and star Don DiPetta, producer Heliya Alam, and cinematographer Kadri Koop. We discuss the significance of having a woman direct (and other key roles in the crew) a story about a military vet, how the film's many beautiful locations (much like the film itself) came together in a serendipitous way, the power of horse therapy, and how life imitated art during the making of the film.In the short film Fresh to Frightening: The Sharon Green Story, we're introduced to Sharon Green, one of the best yacht racing photographers in the game. Director Gareth Kelly and Sharon Green herself joined us to share how they met and decided to make this film, Sharon's fearlessness and success in a world dominated by men, and some of her scariest "oh shit" moments while photographing a yacht race from a helicopter.You can follow the film A Place in the Field on IG & FBYou can follow the film Fresh to Frightening: The Sharon Green Story on IG & FBYou can follow director Nicole Mejia on IG You can follow actor Don DiPetta on IG & Twitter & FBYou can follow producer Heliya Alam on IG You can follow cinematographer Kadri Koop on IG You can follow director Gareth Kelly on IG & Twitter You can follow yacht race photographer Sharon Green on IG & Twitter & FB--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 600 episodes without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and thank you for being vaxxed and masked!--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

UC Santa Barbara's Script to Screen, hosted by Matt Ryan, was invited onto the 2022 Santa Barbara Film Festival red carpet to interview filmmakers from many 2022 Oscar-nominated movies. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 37995]

UC Santa Barbara's Script to Screen, hosted by Matt Ryan, was invited onto the 2022 Santa Barbara Film Festival red carpet to interview filmmakers from many 2022 Oscar-nominated movies. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 37995]

UC Santa Barbara's Script to Screen, hosted by Matt Ryan, was invited onto the 2022 Santa Barbara Film Festival red carpet to interview filmmakers from many 2022 Oscar-nominated movies. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 37995]

UC Santa Barbara's Script to Screen, hosted by Matt Ryan, was invited onto the 2022 Santa Barbara Film Festival red carpet to interview filmmakers from many 2022 Oscar-nominated movies. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 37995]

Returning to the show is Emmy winning micro-budget filmmaker Marcus Mizelle. After directing a trilogy of micro-budget narrative feature films, Marcus turned his talents to the documentary filmmaking space, where he has recently found incredible success.His self-produced short documentary (Something In The Water) aired on PBS and was later awarded an Emmy. During the same period, he also directed a feature documentary (Belle Vie) which premiered last month at the prestigious Santa Barbara Film Festival.Throughout the interview we discuss each project at length, Marcus' decision to move from narrative to documentary, how he got his film on PBS and submitted for an Emmy nomination, and much more.Links from the show:Something In The Water - https://www.amazon.com/Something-Water-Kinston-Basketball-Story/dp/B08QLXGNCJGet a free exhibit pass to NAB Show by clicking here: https://amplify.nabshow.com/nab-show-sign-up/?r=maritz&marketing_code=BA20For more exclusive content like this, sign up at http://noamkroll.com/newsletter

Over the past few days I have had the incredible privilege of meeting with a variety of individuals who have dedicated their lives to the profession of investigating child sex crimes. Few of us understand the complexity of these investigations and emotional strength it takes to go after some of the most vile people on earth. These pedophiles troll the internet looking to access, groom, seduce, recruit and exploit our children. The opportunity to meet these heros came out of the time we spent at the Santa Barbara Film Festival preparing for the release of the film "Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic". When a child is seduced and exploited, it affects the entire family and changes the life of the young person forever. Most of these predators never have just one victim. So educating parents and teens to report crimes like sextortion is critical and saving the evidence and working with investigators is imperative to being able to identify the predator. The men and women who conduct these very challenging and complex investigations are truly saints on earth. So proud to know them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/million-kids/support

Tyson Sadler is an award-winning virtual reality journalist, and documentary filmmaker. He has directed VR for The Huffington Post, Associated Press, and The New York Times.  Tyson's films have been screened at festivals around the world including Tribeca Film Festival, South by Southwest, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival. His new film, The Last Tourist, recently premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival in March of 2022. Tyson discusses his journey uncovering  important truths about the travel industry and also shares the inspiring, near-death experience that changed his life forever. Follow Tyson Insta @tysonsadlerWebsite  www.tysonsadler.comThe Last Tourist  https://thelasttouristfilm.com/The Sweetest ThingStarbucks Making Moves To Increase Sustainability. Read HERE. Send us your good-news stories!! Email us at theplspodcast@gmail.comGet your PLS MerchVisit our merchandise store  HEREZesty of the weekNicole shares her favorite melatonin gummy.  Get a good nights rest! Check it out HERESponsored by HydrojugHydrojug Use code PINK  for 10% offhttps://www.thehydrojug.com/discount/PINKFollow the PLS Podcast onInstagram   TwitterFacebookArtwork by Kat HennesseyAudio Engineer Andrew SchwartzOriginal theme music by Heidi Webster & Nicole KaplanCome sip with us! 

Nicholas Weissman, executive producer of "Havana Libre," joins the podcast to talk about this documentary which follows the trials and travails of a dedicated group of Cuban surfers who try to get their sport officially recognized by their government. Surfing in Cuba exists in this liminal space, neither legal nor quite illegal, haunted by the legacy of "balseros," tens of thousands of whom traversed the 90-mile channel between Cuba and Florida on makeshift rafts. Francisco ("Frank") and Yaya are the two stars of the documentary, and their charisma carries through the film, as they deal with bureaucrats, regulations and risking everything to compete and participate in surfing events in different countries. When surfing was recognized as an Olympic sport for the Tokyo Games, they see their chance to bring their beloved sport into their homeland, but at great risk to themselves and their families. The project began with an article in the New York Times about an intrepid group of surfboard shapers making do with ingenuity and craft, including tearing open refrigerator doors to get at the buoyant styrofoam. Corey McLean and Seth Brown, two surfers from Maine, recognized kindred spirits and sought to bring their story to the world. The film has been accepted into the Santa Barbara Film Festival and will be hitting the festival circuit after a two-year pandemic hiatus. Weissman is an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker based in Ojai. He has worked for the New Yorker magazine, the New York Times, PBS, HBO and National Geographic. He won his Emmy for "A Boy Helps a Town Heal," a film he made for Sports Illustration. His most recent feature, "For Ahkeem," about the juvenile justice system in St. Louis, also won much acclaim. His first independent film, "The Minutemen" about border vigilantes, won the Silver Hugo Award at the Chicago International Film Festival. We did not talk about Duke Kahanamoku, taimen fishing in the headwaters of the Amur River or the Y2K panic.

The team sits down with Claudia Puig, Director of Programming for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The SBIFF, in its 37th year, is happening in person from March 2—12th in Santa Barbara, CA.Claudia Puig is a nationally recognized film journalist. Currently, she is Director of Programming for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and also President of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Claudia has been a film critic on National Public Radio's “Film Week,” on KPCC-FM, since 2005. She was the lead critic at USA Today for 15 years, and host of the USA Today video series The Screening Room. She also reviewed books during her tenure at USA Today. Before that Claudia was a staff writer at the Los Angeles Times for 11 years covering city government, courts and the entertainment industry. While at the LA Times she was part of a team of journalists that won the Pulitzer for spot news reporting of the 1992 Los Angeles uprising.  In 2020 she was Senior Programmer for the AFI Film Festival, prior to which she was Program Director for the Mendocino Film Festival and FilmFest 919 in Chapel Hill, N.C. as well as consulting program director for the Napa Valley Film Festival. In 2016, Claudia was a speechwriter and diversity consultant for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She has been a featured guest on NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered, KCRW, NBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, Spectrum News, Al-Jazeera and Mitch Albom's syndicated show. Claudia is also a frequent moderator for film-related panels and Q&As, and has a consulting business specializing in film analysis and cultural diversity issues.Join Fandor at Santa Barbara Film Festival this year! The word is that popsockets and some free streaming subscriptions may be available. Now streaming on Fandor.com is "13 Nights of Elvira".Fandor on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fandorTwitter: https://twitter.com/FandorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandorfilmsTikTok: tiktok.com/@fandorfilms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The documentary film ‘Alaska Nets' follows the quest by a pair of athletes from Alaska's only reservation. It premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and focuses on the two main concerns in these young men's lives: basketball and salmon fishing. We'll hear about the film and get a glimpse of life on the remote […]

The documentary film ‘Alaska Nets' follows the quest by a pair of athletes from Alaska's only reservation. It premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and focuses on the two main concerns in these young mens' lives: basketball and salmon fishing. We'll hear about the film and get a glimpse of life on the remote island of Metlakatla. This is an encore show so we will not be taking live phone calls.

The documentary film ‘Alaska Nets' follows the quest by a pair of athletes from Alaska's only reservation. It premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and focuses on the two main concerns in these young men's lives: basketball and salmon fishing. We'll hear about the film and get a glimpse of life on the remote […]

Actor/Writer/Director Michael Cavalieri talks about finding his roots in Limina Sicily and the production of his award winning film "Ritornato The Movie". Michael Cavalieri is an Actor and first time Writer/Director originally from New York. His Directorial Debut “Ritornato” which he also stars in was awarded a special grant by the Russo Brothers, the Directors of Avengers: Endgame (the highest grossing film of all time), the National Italian American Foundation and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America.  It was shot in four and a half days for less than eight thousand dollars and has gone on to win several film fesitvals worldwide.  "Ritornato" was the only Sicilian-American film chosen for the prestigious Taormina Film Festival in Sicily.Michael made his Acting Debut starring opposite Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank in Columbia Pictures, “The Next Karate Kid.” Since that debut, he has had supporting roles in numerous features including acclaimed Director Walter Hill's “Last Man Standing,” starring Bruce Willis and Christopher Walken.Cavalieri has received critical acclaim for starring roles in many Award-Winning Festival films such as “The Stonecutter,” Winner of The Santa Barbara Film Festival. “The Kingdom of the Blind.” Directed by the Writer of the Academy Award Winning film “Green Book”. “My Brother Jack”, Winner of The Naples Film Festival and The Hamptons Film Festival starring opposite Marco Leonardi from “Cinema Paradiso”. “West of Brooklyn” opposite Joe Mantegna and “The Streetsweeper” which won The Salento Film Festival and The Los Angeles Italian Film Festival. Amici magazine reviewed Michael's performance in “The Streetsweeper” as “a brilliant display of emotional range.” LA Times Critic Kevin Thomas hailed Michael's performance in “The Stonecutter” as “outstanding…he has terrific presence and focus.  His performance lures us into this increasingly complex and provocative drama.” Don Franken, Director of The Method Film Festival said, “Michael's performance lights up the screen, fills the screen larger than life. He's an exciting talent to watch.” Michael has also Guest Starred on numerous hit T.V. shows including SOPRANO‘S, ER and NYPD BLUE.Italian Marketplace LLC Online tee shirts, hoodies and more for ItaliansGrowing Up Italian American-Visco Wonderful book the chronicles two Italian Americans over several decades.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30519446)

The documentary film ‘Alaska Nets' follows the quest by a pair of athletes from Alaska's only reservation. It premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and focuses on the two main concerns in these young mens' lives: basketball and salmon fishing. We'll hear about the film and get a glimpse of life on the remote […]

The documentary film ‘Alaska Nets' follows the quest by a pair of athletes from Alaska's only reservation. It premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and focuses on the two main concerns in these young mens' lives: basketball and salmon fishing. We'll hear about the film and get a glimpse of life on the remote […]

The documentary film ‘Alaska Nets' follows the quest by a pair of athletes from Alaska's only reservation. It premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and focuses on the two main concerns in these young mens' lives: basketball and salmon fishing. We'll hear about the film and get a glimpse of life on the remote island of Metlakatla.

It was an absolute joy talking with filmmaker/writer Alanna Brown about her independent film Trees of Peace that just debuted in April at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Alanna spent 10 years writing, developing, raising funds, then finally shooting this indie movie about the 1994 Rwandan genocide.  Alanna is also one of the writers of the upcoming Blindspotting tv series coming out this summer on Starz. Obviously we're excited about her work on one of our favorite films turned tv shows and wishing her the best on her upcoming projects! Let's get into it. Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and thank you for wearing a mask. --Follow Alanna on Instagram--Buy us a cup of coffee!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions

In this episode, we talk about making conscious content for a better world.  Emmanuel is an experienced feature film producer and documentary filmmaker.  A regular at all the major Film Festivals and Conventions, Emmanuel scouts for films for French distributors. We sit in line watching films together and talking about what's good and what's not for our clients.  Of course, he has a ton of film credits. But I do want to speak about his documentary work because it's so meaningful and so needed today. I was involved in his Peace documentary THE INVOCATION narrated by Sharon Stone and starring Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra, as well as many other worldwide peace activists. I got a little special thanks credit on that film, because I brought in some actors, and I brought in some really great spiritual leaders that contributed to the documentary. He's also on the board of the Santa Barbara Film Festival for a decade. During a spirited conversation, we opened the lid to the world of documentary production and the challenges of making content for a purpose and not for capital gain. Some  highlights: Our actions need to speak for us more than our talks.Why Emmanuel started making documentaries.The distribution and growing popularity of docs today.Working with actress Sharon Stone.Having faith in what you believe in and how faith helps us to keep going.Meeting Desmond Tutu.And so much more!  Connect with Emmanuel Itier:IMDbWebsiteInstagramWorld Peace ConferenceLet's Connect!Alexia Melocchi - WebsiteLittle Studio Films - WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Career Q&A with Andy Serkis on November 7, 2014. Moderated by Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood. Andy Serkis is known to millions of fans for his portrayal of the depraved creature Gollum in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, as the giant ape Kong in Jackson's King Kong and as Ian Dury in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll. For his portrayal of the revolutionary chimpanzee Caesar in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Andy received a Virtuoso Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, and was nominated as Best Supporting Actor by the film critics associations of Houston, San Diego and the Washington Area as well as the 2011 Satellite Awards and the BFCA Critics' Choice Movie Awards. He reprised his role as Caesar in 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Andy earned the Evening Standard Film Award for Best Actor for his tour-de-force portrayal of rocker Ian Dury in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll. He scored nominations for the Emmy and the Golden Globe for playing murderer Ian Brady in Longford and earned the Empire Award for Best British Actor for The Return of the King. Along the way he's portrayed Albert Einstein, Vincent van Gogh and, in Mike Leigh's Topsy Turvy, the madcap choreographer John D'Auban. In recent years, Andy has branched into other aspects of entertainment. He's directed a short film, Snake and a stage play, The Double Bass. He was Second Unit Director of The Hobbit. He's been active as a writer, director and performer in some of the most successful video games. Andy formed Caveman Films to produce independent films in UK, and The Imaginarium Studios in London to bring performance capture and other technology to bear on the performing arts.

"Bastards' Road" is a documentary about Veteran Jonathan Hancock who walked 5,800 miles around the United States to visit fellow soldiers and help deal with his PTSD. This powerful film just won Best Documentary at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. At the Slamdance Film Festival, we talked to director Brian Morrison and producer/writer Mark Stafford about how they met Jonathan and the emotional experience of interviewing veterans about their service & their emotional wounds. Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Some updates on our new film about sea urchin divers: "The Delicacy" premiering 1/24 at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. We talk to Napa winemaker and cast member of our upcoming new SOMM film Steve Matthiasson about the earthquake, the relentlessness of winemaking, and the time an owl tried to kill him.

Emmanuel Itier is an experienced and successful feature film Producer, Music and Film journalist for both Rock Magazines, French TV networks and various websites for the last twenty five years. His movie and Peace documentary ‘The Invocation’ is narrated by Sharon Stone, staring Desmond Tutu, HH The Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra as well as many worldwide peace activists. The movie, ‘Red Passage’ won many Awards and another inspiring documentary Celebrating Women around the planet: ‘FEMME-Women healing the World.’ This Documentary earned over 20 Awards around the World. His third feature Documentary: ‘Shamanic Trekker’, is about shamanism in Peru and also “Making Peace, One movie at a time.” These films are part of a series called ‘The Oneness Collection: Documentaries for a conscious Humanity.’ These include, ‘The Cure: Healing The Mind, Healing The Body, Healing the Planet’ and the politically loaded Doc: ‘We The People: A Re-Evolution of Economics and Politics’! Emmanuel is planning on directing a biopic about the poet Charles Bukowski, starring Sharon Stone, his producing partner for over a decade. Itier has been a buyer for many French and American Film distribution companies for the last twenty years. Emmanuel is a recipient of the ‘2018 Global Citizen Award’ United Nations Association and named President of The Year 2018 by the Rotary EClub of World Peace, sat on the board of directors of the Santa Barbara Film Festival for a decade Currently, Emmanuel sits on the board of Directors of ‘Darfur Women Action Group’, is founding President of the Rotary E-Club of World Peace and part of the U.N Association, Santa Barbara chapter and World Council of Wisdom. Mr. Itier grew up in France and he moved in the USA thirty years ago. He resides in Santa Barbara, California with his wife and three sons. 

10 BILLION - WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE?, a new film by Valentin Thurn, and Winner of the Social Justice Award for Documentary at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. In 2050, the population of the world is set to hit a staggering 10 billion. This is a huge increase on today's figure of seven billion, and according to a range of experts and the food industry, it will contribute to serious food shortages. In his search for solutions to this acute problem, filmmaker, bestselling author and self-proclaimed “food fighter” Valentin Thurn travels the world in search of ecologically and economically responsible alternatives to the mass means by which most of our food is currently produced. Tune in as we talk with Valentin on this episode!

10 BILLION - WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE?, a new film by Valentin Thurn, and Winner of the Social Justice Award for Documentary at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. In 2050, the population of the world is set to hit a staggering 10 billion. This is a huge increase on today's figure of seven billion, and according to a range of experts and the food industry, it will contribute to serious food shortages. In his search for solutions to this acute problem, filmmaker, bestselling author and self-proclaimed “food fighter” Valentin Thurn travels the world in search of ecologically and economically responsible alternatives to the mass means by which most of our food is currently produced. Tune in as we talk with Valentin on this episode!

Written, produced and directed by Tommy Oliver, inspired by his life growing up in Philadelphia, "1982" depicts the lengths one man will go to save his family. Tim Brown is a devoted family man who has worked hard to provide a good life for his wife Shenae and daughter Maya. But all is threatened when Shenae�s old boyfriend returns from prison and lures her back into a dangerous lifestyle. Though his wife has abandoned him, Tim refuses to give up hope, fighting against impossible odds to bring his family back together in this powerful drama. An official selection of the Toronto International Film Festival, �1982� features an all-star cast including, Hill Harper (�Concussion," "Limitless") Sharon Leal (�Dreamgirls�), Bokeem Woodbine (FX�s �Fargo�), La La Anthony (�Power�), Quinton Aaron (�The Blind Side�), introducing Troi Zee, with Wayne Brady and the Oscar� nominated Ruby Dee (Best Supporting Actress, �American Gangster,�) in the final performance of her legendary career. �1982� awards include the Best Film/Audience Awards at the Austin Film Festival and the Pan African Film Festival; Best Ensemble Acting and Best Director Award, Dallas Film Festival; Best Actor, Hill Harper, Santa Barbara Film Festival and First Time Fest NYC; Special Jury Award, First Time Fest, among others. Director Oliver joins us for a conversation on his very personal story and vivid depiction of a man trying desperately to hold on to those he holds dear. Lionsgate and Codeblack Films will release �1982� on DVD, Digital and On Demand r on March 1, 2016. For more news and updates go to: lionsgateshop.com/

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Jill Morley  just  finished the feature documentary, “Fight Like A Girl,” about women using boxing to fight their demons and empower themselves.  It played at several festivals, winning “Best Documentary” at the Other Venice Film Festival, and was presented with an award from the World Boxing Council for inspiration, education and courage.   “Fight Like a Girl”  is still in the process of finding distribution. Jill’s critically acclaimed documentary film, “Stripped” won awards at festivals, ran theatrically in New York and LA, internationally and ran on the Sundance Channel. Other shorts she directed and shot played festivals such as AFI, and the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Jill is honored to have her monologues published in several monologue collections by Gerald Lee Ratliff along with Arthur Miller, Steve Martin, David Hare,and Wendy Wasserstein.

Script to Screen goes on location at the Santa Barbara Film Festival to interview the cast and crew of Silver Linings Playbook. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 25669]

Script to Screen goes on location at the Santa Barbara Film Festival to interview the cast and crew of Silver Linings Playbook. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 25669]

Script to Screen goes on location at the Santa Barbara Film Festival to interview the cast and crew of Argo. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 25668]

Script to Screen goes on location at the Santa Barbara Film Festival to interview the cast and crew of Argo. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 25668]

Dennis helps name a puppy, goes to a Leather contest at the Eagle and the Santa Barbara Film Festival where he meets the director of his favorite movie Body Heat.  Tony has someone he can do it with in every state now that the J & M reality show is airing.  Gays falling for straights is also discussed and we catch up on listener e-mails.

  Jamaican born, Sheldon Senior debut his career as lead singer of his Primary School Choir. He was exposed to an array of musical genre Ska, Reggae, R&B, Jazz, Old Negro Spiritual, and of course, Gospel Music. Sheldon's strong influences came from artists like Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths and Bob Marley, Dennis Brown who revolutionized Reggae music on the International stage. Sheldon worked with producers/ musicians such as Danny Ray (Jet Star), Mafia ,Fluxy, Tony Tuff (Jet Star). Sheldon Performed live at the Stratford Rex in London and Reggae Festivals in multi-cultural London. Num H.S. Amun Tehu celebrates culture versatility, gift of ancestors.. Num plays Drums and Percussion instruments ranging from African, Latin, Caribbean, Asian, Classical, Jazz, R & B, Blues, Gospel. Funk, Rock, Reggae, Hip-Hop Spiritual Meditative Techniques; Native American Rhythms. Num performed sampled on Naughty by Natures, 2001 album “Icons,” TVT Records. Num was featured with Kanye West on Commons 2006 Grammy Nominated Album “Be,” Geffen/Good Music.. Num is featured on Burning Spears, 2006 Grammy nominated Album “Our Music,” Burning Music Records. In 2004 Num recorded with India Arie, Toni Braxton and Maci Gray, for the Childrens TV Show “Blues Clues,” episode “Bluestock” on Nickelodeon. Nums music is also featured in the movie, “King Leopalds Ghost,” Linden Productions winner of “Best Documentary” 2006 Santa Barbara Film Festival. While working with Comedian Tommy Davidsons Variety show “TOMEDY” Num performed with Gerald Albright, Al Jarreau, Cameo, Brian McKnight, Sheila E and Pete Escovedo, Stevie Wonder, Jamie Fox. Num is featured as a vocalist on the 2007, CONSEQUENCE album “Don't quit your day job” Num recorded with funk legends BOOTSY COLLINS AND BERNIE WORRELL on Reggae Artist Burning Spears upcoming album.

Turns out not everybody loves Raymond which creator Phil Rosenthal quickly discovered when he set out to document the turning of the American series into a Russian sitcom in Exporting Raymond. Rosenthal tells host Robin Milling at the 26th annual Santa Barbara Film Festival that the beloved show about an every man and his family got lost in translation. "I have Ray Romano in my head so I'm looking for a guy like that from the (Russian) TV show who should be every man, a guy who likes to be left alone and is not very demonstrative. They didn't cast that guy, but he's the exact opposite of Ray like a serial killer!"

Oscar blogger roundtable with Anne Thompson, Steve Pond, Scott Feinberg, Pete Hammond, Jeff Wells, Sasha Stone at the Santa Barbara Film Festival

Jeffrey Reiner serves as executive producer and director on NBC’s new ensemble medical drama series, “Trauma.” Reiner’s television credits include serving as executive producer on the NBC Peabody and Emmy Award- winning drama series "Friday Night Lights.” He has directed various television movies and series episodes, which include the SyFy Channel’s “Caprica,” which is the prequel to “Battlestar Gallactica,” and the pilot episode of the cable series “The Huntress.” In addition, Reiner has served as co-executive producer on “Surface” and “L.A. Dragnet.” On the big screen, Reiner’s credits include writing and directing “Blood and Concrete,” starring Billy Zane and Jennifer Beals; “Trouble Bound,” starring Patricia Arquette, Michael Madsen, and Billy Bob Thornton; and “Small Time,” which won the Jury Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.

An interview with Dan Klores the director of Crazy Love a documentary about the obsessive roller-coaster relationship of Burt and Linda Pugach, which shocked the nation during the summer of 1959. Burt, a 32 year-old married attorney and Linda, a beautiful, single 20 year-old girl living in the Bronx had a whirlwind romance, which culminated in a violent and psychologically complex set of actions that landed the pair's saga on the cover of endless newspapers and magazines. With the cooperation of the principles, Burt, now 79, and Linda, 68, Klores examines the human psyche and the concepts of love, obsession, insanity, hope and forgiveness. Crazy Love had its world premiere at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, earned the Best Documentary award at the 2007 Santa Barbara Film Festival and is a nominee for Best Documentary at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.