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THIS WEEK!! We revisit our old pal Nanchalantu the cool and unassuming vampire. Also, Rodney recalls a visit to Sundance and a meeting with Jake Busey that went exactly how you'd think it would go.
Front Row Classics is paying tribute to the incomporable Robert Redford. Brandon is joined by, friend of the podcast, Jackson Cooper to pay tribute to the career of one of Hollywood's most indelible icon's and filmmaking's greatest champions. Brandon and Jackson discuss their favorite films of Redford's as well as his greatest directroial acheivements. They also discuss his commitment to the art of movies through his work with Sundance.
Filmmaker Amy Scott joins Dystopia Tonight for a thoughtful conversation about music, identity, and the emotional weight of being seen. Amy Scott is an acclaimed documentary director known for intimate, artist-focused films that explore creativity, vulnerability, and legacy. She directed Hal, the Sundance-premiered documentary about influential filmmaker Hal Ashby, and Sheryl, her revealing portrait of Grammy-winning musician Sheryl Crow. Her latest film, Have You Seen Me Lately?, is part of HBO's Music Box series and focuses on Adam Duritz and Counting Crows. The documentary examines the band's rise, the pressure of sudden fame, and the deeply personal stories behind some of the most enduring songs of the 1990s, offering an honest look at mental health, self-reflection, and survival in the public eye. In this episode, Amy discusses earning an artist's trust, telling stories without nostalgia or mythmaking, and why the most compelling documentaries live in emotional truth rather than mythology.
It's been a HUGE year, so inside we reflect on the sheer volume of things Em and Michael achieved this year, they also talk their Xmas gift wishlist (which includes several many #TheNorthFace references *wink, wink*). There's also AI Twilight, Michael's incredible new gig as a 'trophy wife' at Sundance, and the risks of gifting things to Em. Em has learnt much from her recent dating experiences and wants to talk on that, plus the joys of the love of friends and family, and that elusive quest for secure attachment in a world of ‘low effort' Hinge profiles (don't worry, the screenshots are being collected for a future stand-up show). We unpack Gwyneth Paltrow's bonkers Goop Holiday Guide, which includes a $105 candle that smells of pasta water…for reals. Then it's time to BRING ON THE DIVAS! After debuting it last year, Michael is returning with his selection of the Top 10 Diva Moments of 2025. You'll get the first two entrants in his Top 10 Diva Moments in this episode, but to hear numbers eight, through to one, you need to subscribe to our premium service Emsolation Extra. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Filmmakers Victor Kossakofsky and Lynne Sachs join us for a conversation about their latest documentaries, which premiered at IDFA. Kossakovsky's Trillion unfolds in lustrous black and white, without dialogue. Sachs' film, Every Contact Leaves a Trace, begins with her going through a stack of 600 business cards she has collected over decades, and reveals what happens when she reaches out to some of those contacts. Hosts John Ridley and Matt Carey also discuss top documentary titles heading to Sundance 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Holy Cross Ministries highlights its work ahead of International Migrants Day, Sundance announces 54 short films for final Utah festival, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District Executive Director Mike Luers discusses local water topics including monitoring wastewater, Acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting and Heber City Councilmember Yvonne Barney provides a recap of the latest council meeting.
With more than 15 years of experience in the purpose and impact space, Whitney Dailey is a thought leader at the intersection of purpose and communications. At Allison, Whitney serves as Managing Director, Purpose and leads the agency's Purpose Center of Excellence – a dedicated team specializing in Purpose brand strategy and impact leadership, backed by Allison's global network of more than 1,000+ creatives and storytellers. She has personally authored upwards of 400 articles and 30 research reports on sustainability, social justice, and social impact topics and shared her message from the digital wavelengths of myriad podcasts, the lectern at Harvard University the stage of Sundance and Fordham's Responsible Business and Future Fashion Coalitions. In her previous role as Senior Vice President of Purpose Marketing, Research & Insights at Porter Novelli, Whitney transformed the agency into a Purpose-driven organization through powerful thought leadership, communications and marketing. Whitney holds an MBA in Environmental Management from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a BA in Business Administration from the George Washington University. She also earned an MBA Certificate in Clean Energy and Sustainability from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She is a frequent guest lecturer at colleges and universities including Boston College, Boston University and Simmons College and was an adjunct professor at Boston College during the 2022-2023 school year. Whitney was named a Top 100 Giving Influencer on Twitter by Give Local America in 2015 and in 2019, was a finalist for PR News Platinum Awards PR Professional of the Year. In 2024, she was named to the PRWeek Women of Distinction List.
For Episode 470, Nadia Dalimonte, Giovanni Lago, Lauren LaMagna, and Megan Lachinski join me for another packed episode of awards season news and madness. This week, we go over the Golden Globe Award nominations, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) winners, and the Costume Designer Guild (CDG) nominations. We also briefly look over the 2026 Sundance Film Festival lineup announcement and predict what may happen this week with the Oscar shortlists. For this week's poll, for the release of James Cameron's "Avatar: Fire And Ash", we're asking everyone: "Which Is Your Favorite James Cameron Film?" We also reveal the winner of last week's poll, where we sought a temperature check on the Best Picture Oscar race by asking, "Which Film Do You Think is Going To Be The Next Best Picture Oscar Winner?" In addition, we share our reactions to the trailers for "The Drama" and "Supergirl," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more. Thank you all for listening, supporting, and subscribing, especially for episodes this massive. We really appreciate it. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on Whats My Frame I'm joined by Andrew Fleming. Andrew is a highly accomplished producer, director and screenwriter, most recently known for executive producing and directing the global hit series EMILY IN PARIS. Today Andy and I chat about directing the pilot of EMILY, exploring her world and the exciting new cities and storylines coming to Season 5. A frequent collaborator of Darren Star, Fleming also directed the pilot and additional episodes of Star's series UNCOUPLED, starring Neil Patrick Harris, and directed the pilot and served as executive producer of the Netflix series INSATIABLE, starring Debby Ryan. On the feature side, Fleming co-wrote and directed the seminal political satire DICK, starring Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, and Will Ferrell as well as cult-favorite genre film THE CRAFT, starring Fairuza Balk, Robin Tunney, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True. He also co-wrote and directed HAMLET 2, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and wrote and directed the Sundance hit film THREESOME, and Paul Rudd/Steve Coogan comedy IDEAL HOME. Fleming was also the director of the Emma Roberts NANCY DREW feature, and the Michael Douglas/Albert Brooks comedy THE IN-LAWS. He has directed the television pilots for such shows as GROSSE POINTE, DIFFICULT PEOPLE, ODD MOM OUT, BAD JUDGE, as well as UNCOUPLED. He has also directed episodes for ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, NEW GIRL, RED OAKS, LADY DYNAMITE, YOUNGER & Dolly Parton's HEARTSTRINGS among others. Follow Andrew on IG @andymanf---What's My Frame, hosted by Laura Linda BradleyJoin the WMF creative community now!Instagram: @whatsmyframeIMDbWhat's My Frame? official site
Prince Andrew makes a rare public appearance for granddaughter Athena's christening at Saint James's Palace, arriving discreetly and separately from Sarah Ferguson, with Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank and even James Blunt among the guests. Meanwhile, Archewell attaches itself to Cookie Queens, a Girl Scouts documentary heading to Sundance 2026, as Meghan's former Girl Scout ties are highlighted in the announcement. The weekend's Sussex chatter continues with fresh commentary on Meghan and Thomas Markle, plus a new style-world datapoint: British Vogue's first “50 Best Dressed” list crowns Catherine as an “Eternal Influencer” while Meghan is left off entirely. Also: Prince William surprises the Welsh Guards at a Christmas gathering, and new details emerge about security upgrades and guest arrangements at Forest Lodge.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.
Irish films heading to Sundance Film festival while a third instalment of zombie thriller is on the way.
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El último peldaño (21/11/2025) SUPERNATURAL: UNA HISTORIA ENTRE LO TANGIBLE Y LO INEXPLICABLE Entre las sombras de la historia reciente surge la figura de André Malby. Para algunos, un chamán, para otros solo una persona. Pero lo cierto es que su nombre quedó ligado a curaciones imposibles y a enfermedades difíciles que, bajo sus manos, parecían desvanecerse. Su vida fue un desafío constante a la fe, un puente entre lo visible y lo invisible, entre el conocimiento y lo inexplicable. Esta noche vamos a presentar una película-documental que a través de la figura de Malby (y sus contradicciones) explora las fronteras entre lo tangible y lo que solo se intuye, la razón y la intuición, la ciencia y la fe. Contamos con el director del film “Supernatural”, el prestigioso cineasta Ventura Durall, fundador de la productora Nanouk Films, cuyas producciones han sido seleccionadas y galardonadas en festivales internacionales como Sundance, Locarno, San Sebastián, IDFA y HotDocs, consolidando su trayectoria como una de las voces más singulares del cine autoral contemporáneo. EL ENIGMA DE LA PERCEPCIÓN DERMO-ÓPTICA Hay quien cree que los ojos no son los únicos guardianes de la visión, que la piel, silenciosa y discreta, puede percibir lo invisible. A este fenómeno lo llaman visión dermo-óptica: la capacidad de ver sin mirar, de distinguir colores sin luz, de sentir formas que nunca han sido tocadas. ¿Es un engaño de la mente o la revelación de un sentido oculto que apenas comenzamos a comprender? Esta noche, nos adentraremos en un misterio que late bajo la superficie de nuestra propia piel. Con nuestros colaboradores Juan Sánchez y Concha Soler hablamos de un fenómeno que tuvo su auge hace unas décadas con figuras tan importantes como Joaquín Argamasilla, Rosa Kuleshova, Jacobo Grinberg, o mas recientemente Isbel Monje. GALERIA DE SERES IMPOSIBLES III: EXTRAÑOS PACIENTES En raras ocasiones algunos médicos se han encontrado con casos que desafían toda lógica. Seres que entran en sus consultas con dolencias comunes, pero que no son comunes en absoluto. Al observar radiografías, pruebas, tejidos o comportamientos, descubren que lo que tienen ante sí no pertenece a nuestra especie. ¿Quiénes son? ¿Por qué buscan ayuda humana? En este programa, con nuestro colaborador Francisco Barrera Hernández, presidente de la SIB “Betelgeuse” de Granada, abrimos el tercer capítulo de la serie “Galería de Seres Imposibles”, en el que exploraremos los testimonios más inquietantes de encuentros clínicos con lo desconocido”. Producción, documentación y redes sociales: María José Garnández. Dirección y presentación: Joaquín Abenza. Blog del programa: http://www.elultimopeldano.blogspot.com.es/ Programas emitidos en ORM: https://www.orm.es/programas/elultimopeldano/ Programas emitidos en 7 TV: https://www.la7tv.es/blog/section/el-ultimo-peldano/ WhatsApp: +34 644 823 513 Correo electrónico: escaleradelmisterio@rtrm.es PROGRAMA EMITIDO EN ONDA REGIONAL DE MURCIA
Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park Silly Sunday Executive Director Kate McChesney shares details about the annual Park City winter holiday bazaar, Park City Singers Artistic Director Darla Cardwell and singer Mary Gootjes share details about this year's concerts Dec. 12 - 13, Hotel Thaynes General Manager Tom Underwood details the grand opening of the renovated hotel, Timpanogos Valley Theater board member and actor Gary Harter discusses their production of "Miracle on 34th Street," Park City Transit celebrates 50 years of free rides and access for all, Park City to begin Bonanza Flat shuttle amid winter schedule changes, Sundance releases film slate for 2026 festival which is the last in Utah and Canyons master developer eyeing land above golf course and village.
Step behind the camera with Mia Cioffi Henry, a visionary cinematographer and filmmaker whose work explores the art of visual storytelling with depth, emotion, and purpose. In this episode, Mia shares her journey through the world of independent cinema, her creative process on set, and how she uses light, movement, and perspective to bring powerful stories to life. Discover insights on cinematography, directing, collaboration, visual language, and the future of filmmaking — straight from one of today's most thoughtful visual artists. Whether you're a filmmaker, creative professional, film student, or movie lover, this conversation will inspire you to see storytelling in a new light.
Step behind the camera with Mia Cioffi Henry, a visionary cinematographer and filmmaker whose work explores the art of visual storytelling with depth, emotion, and purpose. In this episode, Mia shares her journey through the world of independent cinema, her creative process on set, and how she uses light, movement, and perspective to bring powerful stories to life. Discover insights on cinematography, directing, collaboration, visual language, and the future of filmmaking — straight from one of today's most thoughtful visual artists. Whether you're a filmmaker, creative professional, film student, or movie lover, this conversation will inspire you to see storytelling in a new light.
Energy planners used to talk about a “trilemma”: reliability, affordability and sustainability.As AI reshapes the global economy and data centres demand thousands of megawatts of new load, Alberta is adding a fourth leg to the stool — velocity — turning it into an energy quadlema.At the edge of Wabamun Lake west of Edmonton, the Keephills and Sundance power sites are being reimagined from coal-era workhorses into “AI-ready” power hubs. TransAlta is converting units to natural gas, opening up land for data centres and using existing transmission and cooling infrastructure to shorten the path from project to power.In this episode of Disruptors: The Canada Project, John Stackhouse speaks with Premier Danielle Smith and John Kousinioris, President & CEO of TransAlta, about how Alberta is experimenting with a new “bring your own power” model for hyperscalers — and how the recent Canada–Alberta energy MOU aims to unlock thousands of megawatts of AI computing capacity.Alberta is positioning itself as a testing ground for how countries can build domestic compute on their own grids — instead of just exporting raw energy — while navigating an energy quadlema of reliability, affordability, sustainability and speed to power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
“Can one of the most embarrassing plays in NBA history actually help a team win?”That's where Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray kick off this hilarious and nostalgic episode of The Ben and Skin Show on 97.1 The Eagle.Maxi Kleber's infamous airball layup—why LeBron was laughing so hard he covered his face, and how that blooper somehow sparked a Lakers win. The funniest reactions, including announcers desperately trying to be nice: “The rim jammed him up!”A trip down memory lane as the crew debates the fate of old-school cable channels like Fuse TV and AXS—remember emo music videos and Robert Walonsky's Sundance interviews?Skin's late-night quest for “white noise” TV and why documentaries with endless resets are the ultimate sleep aid.Plus, wild speculation on which channels have reinvented themselves with streaming apps like Fuse Plus—and whether anyone is actually watching.
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In today's episode I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with someone I respect in the medicine traditions of Mexico, my friend Kuauthli. Kuauhtli is a great-grandfather, who's gigantic heart, love for nature, impeccable positivity and unique humor has touched and transformed the lives of countless people around the globe. Kuauhtli's years of involvement in the movement for human rights and activities to preserve the indigenous ways of life served as preparation for his path bringing ceremonies around the world. In the nahuatl language Kuauhtli means ‘eagle'. Kuauhtli's love and devotion to Tonantzin, our sacred mother earth, and his many years of Sundance are an inspiration to many following the Red Road. For the past four decades, Kuauhtli has dedicated himself to conducting Mexica ceremonies of "Xochitl in Cuicatl" (Flower and Song), Native American Church tipi meetings, Temazcal (sweat lodge) and Mexica danza, contributing to the awakening and reconnection of humanity with Nature in 40 countries. In March of 2026, I'll be leading a retreat in Nosara Costa Rica with Kuauhtli and his partner Delfina. If you would like to inquire for more information, please reach out to me directly via email or instagram. @taylor.doretti or t@taylordoretti.com
Join the Tales From Hollywoodland crew as they celebrate the remarkable career of Robert Redford — legendary actor, Oscar-winning director, producer, and lifelong activist. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Sting, Ordinary People, and the founding of Sundance, we explore Redford's impact on Hollywood, independent film, and social activism. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, […] The post Robert Redford: Celebrating a Hollywood Legend — Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast appeared first on The ESO Network.
Join the Tales From Hollywoodland crew as they celebrate the remarkable career of Robert Redford — legendary actor, Oscar-winning director, producer, and lifelong activist. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Sting, Ordinary People, and the founding of Sundance, we explore Redford's impact on Hollywood, independent film, and social activism. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, career milestones, and why Robert Redford remains one of cinema's most influential icons. Join the crew as we uncover surprising stories, bold personalities, and the lasting legacy these moguls left on Hollywood history. Perfect for fans of classic cinema, film history, Hollywood legends, and anyone fascinated by the industry's most influential figures. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found. #RobertRedford #RedfordLegacy #HollywoodIcons #FilmIcon #ClassicCinema #OldHollywood #ModernHollywood #IndieFilmHistory #SundanceFounder #OscarWinner #FilmDirector #MovieHistory #CinemaLovers #PodcastEpisode #FilmPodcast #HollywoodStories #BehindTheScenes #FilmCommunity
Facing death rewires your view of the world. Today's guest, bestselling author and legendary war reporter Sebastian Junger, can explain how. In this episode, Sebastian opens up to Ryan about the sudden, freak medical emergency that nearly killed him in minutes and how that moment completely rewired the way he thinks about time, technology, fear, fatherhood, and what actually matters.Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Perfect Storm, Fire, A Death In Belmont, War, Tribe, Freedom and In My Time Of Dying. As an award-winning journalist, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News, he has covered major international news stories around the world, and has received both a National Magazine Award and a Peabody Award. Junger is also a documentary filmmaker whose debut film "Restrepo", a feature-length documentary (co-directed with Tim Hetherington), was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. He is also the founder and director of Vets Town Hall.Follow Sebastian on Instagram @SebastianJungerOfficial and on X @SebastianJunger
Coexistence, My Ass! from Sundance to Torino Film Festival, 5 years in the life of Israeli activist-comedian Noam Shuster The post “Coexistence, My Ass!”, interview with director Amber Fares appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
After you have faced death, you can't believe what people care about online. In this episode, Ryan sits down with bestselling author and legendary war reporter Sebastian Junger. Sebastian talks about why he refuses to get a smartphone, how technology gives us the illusion of control, Ambrose Bierce, and the multiple times he was nearly executed as a war reporter. Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Perfect Storm, Fire, A Death In Belmont, War, Tribe, Freedom and In My Time Of Dying. As an award-winning journalist, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News, he has covered major international news stories around the world, and has received both a National Magazine Award and a Peabody Award. Junger is also a documentary filmmaker whose debut film "Restrepo", a feature-length documentary (co-directed with Tim Hetherington), was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. He is also the founder and director of Vets Town Hall.Follow Sebastian on Instagram @SebastianJungerOfficial and on X @SebastianJunger Grab signed copies of Sebastian's books Tribe, Freedom and In My Time Of Dying at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com
Hailey Benton Gates is a model, actress, director, and journalist—her debut feature, Atropia, took the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance this year. We spoke with her from a hotel in Puerto Rico about pulling permits, being traumatized by Rachel Sennott's I Love LA, the scene report down Venezuela way, nicotine toothpicks, taking her braces out with a fork as a child, spitting and gleeking, using fetish to your advantage, the eyebrows tell all, Callum Turner's face, filming on a mock military base, breakfast meetings are for sex pests, the film Mash, the transition from working at The Paris Review to Vice, coconut water with pulp, and smuggling oil. instagram.com/haileybentongates twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike talks with filmmaker Todd Rohal in a lively, no-holds-barred tour through one of the most delightfully unclassifiable careers in American indie cinema. From Knuckleface Jones to The Catechism Cataclysm, Rohal has carved out a lane where misfits, surreal detours, and emotional gut-punches live side-by-side.The conversation zeroes in on F*** My Son (2025), his bold and darkly comic new feature that pushes his sensibilities into feral, confrontational territory. Rohal talks process, chaos, collaboration, and why he wants to work in a hardware store.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth
Kent Bye—host of the Voices of VR podcast and one of XR's most prolific journalists with over 1,680 published interviews—joins Charlie and Ted for a wide ranging conversation on the state of immersive storytelling, the ethics of AI, and why XR's future might be less about consumer headsets and more about embodied presence and human connection. Kent's decade-long commitment to documenting artists, creators, and developers at the ground level offers a counterpoint to hype-driven tech coverage, revealing the messy, vital ecosystem sustaining VR through festival circuits, location-based entertainment, and government-funded experimental projects that rarely make headlines.The conversation opens with Jeff Bezos's new AI robotics company Prometheus, Amazon's one-to-one human-robot workforce parity, and the implications of industrial AI automation. Ted shares his recent appearance on cinematographer Roger Deakins's podcast, where they discussed AI as a creative tool rather than a threat—a perspective Kent echoes when discussing artists who use AI to critique AI's "colonizing force." Kent explains his philosophy of "boots on the ground" journalism inspired by Knight Ridder's Iraq War reporting, focusing on developers and creators closest to the work rather than corporate press releases.Kent reveals why he's been lukewarm on smart glasses despite industry excitement—monocular displays give him headaches, his prescription is too strong for current hardware, and most importantly, there's no compelling narrative content yet. He contrasts this with VR's rich immersive storytelling at festivals like Venice Immersive, Sundance New Frontier, IDFA DocLab, and Tribeca, where government-funded European projects push the medium's boundaries in ways U.S. startups can't afford to explore. The discussion touches on Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses, the impracticality of Meta's neural band input, and why Snap's developer platform remains the most interesting AR ecosystem despite limited consumer traction.Guest HighlightsPublished 1,682 VR interviews with 1,000+ unpublished; focused on artists, creators, and developers over corporate narratives.Covers 30+ hours of immersive content per festival at Venice, Sundance, IDFA DocLab—documenting ephemeral art that may never distribute widely.Started in 2014 after buying Oculus DK1; began by capturing oral history at Silicon Valley VR Conference's first gathering.Background as F-22 Raptor radar systems engineer turned documentary filmmaker—blends hardcore technical knowledge with artistic sensibility.Advocates for XR as antidote to smartphone addiction—technologies that foster embodied presence rather than infinite distraction.News HighlightsJeff Bezos launches Prometheus AI robotics company—focusing on industrial applications where enterprise adoption will drive innovation faster than consumer markets.Amazon hits one-to-one human-robot workforce parity—roughly 1 million humans, 1 million robots, with plans to shed 100K+ workers over five years.Warner Brothers settles with AI music company Udio—following Axel Springer, AP, and Fox licensing deals as New York Times litigation drags on.Enterprise AI startups raise massive rounds—Stut (collections automation, $29.5M from Andreessen), Albatross (real-time personalization, $12.5M), signaling vertical-specific AI SaaS wave.HaptX acquired by Ohio manufacturer—haptic glove company pivots to industrial training applications after years targeting consumer VR.Thanks to our sponsors Zappar and VitureNew episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike talks with filmmaker Todd Rohal in a lively, no-holds-barred tour through one of the most delightfully unclassifiable careers in American indie cinema. From Knuckleface Jones to The Catechism Cataclysm, Rohal has carved out a lane where misfits, surreal detours, and emotional gut-punches live side-by-side.The conversation zeroes in on F*** My Son (2025), his bold and darkly comic new feature that pushes his sensibilities into feral, confrontational territory. Rohal talks process, chaos, collaboration, and why he wants to work in a hardware store.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth
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We want to feature the editors of four Canadian films that are not only critically acclaimed in this year's festival circles but also reflect the great community spirit behind their creation. Whether it's the utterly independent visions of MATT AND MARA and UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE or the deeply necessary stories of the Indigenous community in ABERDEEN and THE STAND, this year's Canadian films, in all their shapes and forms, are not short of boldness and style. Sara Bulloch is an editor and filmmaker in Winnipeg, Canada. She's edited films and series like ABERDEEN (premiered at TIFF2024), ALTER BOYS, SEEKING FIRE, ANCIENT BODIES, and many short films including I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY BODY which won Audience Choice Award at Gimli Film Fest 2023. Short films she's written/directed have screened with Toronto Jewish Film Fest, the8fest, Gimli Film Fest, and more. Her films often explore mental health, identity, and relationships. Her short film, HOT DOG GUY won a People's Choice Award at Vox Popular Media Arts Fest 2022. She's also a motion graphics artist and community organizer. From 2019-2023 she organized OurToba Film Network & Fest, a community group for women, non-binary and gender diverse Manitobans in film. Xi Feng is a film editor based in Montreal. Having lived in China, Canada, and France, she has cultivated a unique blend of cultural and artistic sensitivity. Feng has worked as an editor on award winning films including CETTE MAISON, CAITI BLUES and most recently UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, which won the inaugural Audience Award at the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes and is Canada's 2025 submission for the Oscars. Her filmography includes films premiered at major festivals such as Berlinale, Cannes, Sundance, TIFF, Vision du Réel, HotDocs, etc. Nathalie Massaroni is a Winnipeg-based editor and post production supervisor of more than 400 hours of television. Since graduating from the University of Winnipeg's film program, she has edited features and series including WINTERTIDE, ALTER BOYS, SEEKING FIRE, and ABERDEEN (which premiered at TIFF 2024). Nathalie has also edited other short form series and films such as D DOT H, TAILOR MADE, and I HURT MYSELF. If she's not working on a computer, you can find Nathalie at the dance studio or sipping coffee with a cat on her lap. Ajla Odobasic is a Bosnian-Canadian film editor based in Toronto. Her credits include MATT AND MARA, THE WHITE FORTRESS, the TFCA Best Canadian Film Award-winning ANNE AT 13000 FT, A.W: A PORTRAIT OF APICHATPONG WEERASETHAKUL, and the CSA-nominated HELLO DESTROYER. Her work has screened at several festivals and platforms including Locarno, TIFF, the Berlinale, MoMA, CBC Gem, and the Criterion Channel. Ajla teaches editing in Humber College's Film and Television program. Sarah Hedar is a Vancouver-based editor and story editor. Her patience and sense of humour keeps the challenges that so often bog down the creative process at bay. Sarah's award-winning work on provocative and original films spans both documentary and narrative projects, from features to shorts. Her keen eye for visual storytelling reflects her belief in the power of community, and the importance of continuously reassessing the status quo while building a world filled with empathy and hope for a brighter future. Her work has screened at festivals across the globe, but most notably, Sundance, TIFF, and VIFF. Kelly Boutsalis is the International Programmer, Canada for the Toronto International Film Festival. She's also a freelance writer, and has written about film and television for the New York Times, NOW Magazine, Elle Canada, Flare, POV Magazine and more. She's also written about lifestyle, design, and culture for publications including Vogue, Toronto Star, Chatelaine, VICE and Toronto Life. Originally from the Six Nations reserve, she lives in Toronto. She is on the board of imagineNATIVE and a member of the Toronto Film Critics Association.
After several years negotiating the shift into adulthood via a series of supporting roles, Saoirse Ronan made her triumphant return to stardom by headlining a serious drama at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival which would assert her status as a respected actor and set the course for the rest of her career. This is... not that movie. This is Stockholm, Pennsylvania, a misguided kidnapping drama which was her other attempt at reintroducing herself as a dramatic lead, that also played that Sundance, but would have a hasty release and be quickly forgotten. It's a weird one gang! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor welcomes back Emmy-nominated director and producer Nicholas (Nick) Bruckman for his third visit to the show. Together, they pull back the curtain on the real world of documentary filmmaking—from getting into top festivals like Sundance and Tribeca, to navigating labs and markets, to landing a doc on Netflix.Nick shares how his early narrative feature Valley of Saints got into Sundance off a “cold” submission, and how he's since used programs like Gotham Week, Film Independent's labs, and Tribeca's Creators Market to build meaningful relationships with programmers and industry partners. He breaks down his rough-cut screening process (including Google forms and phone-watching “tells”) and explains why being radically open to feedback is one of the most powerful tools a filmmaker has.Christian and Nick also dive into Minted: The Rise and Fall of the NFT, exploring why that film became Netflix's “definitive” NFT documentary—and what that reveals about marketplace demands, cultural buzz, and why some critically acclaimed films (Not Going Quietly) still don't land on major streamers.The conversation then turns to Nick's latest four-part docuseries, The Price of Milk, which premiered at Tribeca. Christian shares her strong personal reaction to the series, especially its portrayal of small family dairy farmers and the government “checkoff” program that was supposed to support them. Nick unpacks the hidden story behind the “Got Milk?” campaign, how money flows from farmers to industry groups, and why transparency, policy, and political engagement matter more than simply switching what's in your grocery cart.Finally, Nick reveals how Oatly helped fund The Price of Milk while still allowing full editorial independence—and offers practical advice for filmmakers on working with brands, nonprofits, and mission-aligned partners to get ambitious projects made and seen. He closes with a DocuView Déjà Vu recommendation: Secret Mall Apartment, a doc that not only tells a wild story but also models what's possible with clever, independent distribution outside traditional gatekeepers. Links:Minted - on Netflix & Prime Video, IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27548035/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1Valley of Saints - on Prime Video, IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2088967/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_3Catapult Film Find: Catapult Film FundGotham Week: Gotham WeekTriBeca X: Tribeca XPeoples TV: People's Television DocuView Déjà VuSecret Mall Apartment, 2024, 91 mins, Watch on Prime Video, IMDB Link:
Episode 502 / Yung JakeYung Jake is an artist & rapper who received his BFA from Cal Arts in 2012. He has had 13 solo exhibitions in Los Angeles and New York, and over 25 group exhibitions in the U.S., China, Finland, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, respectively. Yung Jake is also a musician and directed music videos for Rae Sremmurd and Pusha T. His work has been featured at venues including Sundance, where his videos Datamosh, and E.m-bed.de/d were screened, as well as performances in Los Angeles at the Hammer Museum, REDCAT, MOCA, The Getty Center, and at the Museum of Modern Art. In 2017.His artwork has been shown in numerous art fairs including MiArt, UNTITLED, Miami Beach, Art Brussels, the Seattle Art Fair, the Dallas Art Fair, and Market Art + Design. His first solo museum exhibition titled Cartoons was on view at Guild Hall, East Hampton.
Even though the documentary Tig Notaro produced won the Festival Favorite Award at Sundance, she did not spend the festival hobnobbing with industry types. Instead she stayed holed up at the Airbnb she rented with friends and the film's crew. "We were calling it Snuggle Down because we were all sitting around the fire and having tea and just laughing so hard." Among the people at Snuggle Down was the subject of the documentary, poet Andrea Gibson, who was dying of ovarian cancer. In this episode, Tig describes meeting Andrea, what made them click creatively, and how making a documentary about the end of Andrea's life brought an already tight-knit group of friends closer together. Watch: Come See Me In the Good Light And we also want to acknowledge the passing of disability activist Alice Wong. She died on Friday in San Francisco at age 51. Alice and Anna first talked in 2020. Listen here: Alice Wong On Ruckuses, Rage And Medicaid Podcast production by Andrew Dunn Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DSM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Even though the documentary Tig Notaro produced won the Festival Favorite Award at Sundance, she did not spend the festival hobnobbing with industry types. Instead she stayed holed up at the Airbnb she rented with friends and the film's crew. "We were calling it Snuggle Down because we were all sitting around the fire and having tea and just laughing so hard." Among the people at Snuggle Down was the subject of the documentary, poet Andrea Gibson, who was dying of ovarian cancer. In this episode, Tig describes meeting Andrea, what made them click creatively, and how making a documentary about the end of Andrea's life brought an already tight-knit group of friends closer together. Watch: Come See Me In the Good Light And we also want to acknowledge the passing of disability activist Alice Wong. She died on Friday in San Francisco at age 51. Alice and Anna first talked in 2020. Listen here: Alice Wong On Ruckuses, Rage And Medicaid Podcast production by Andrew Dunn Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DSM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Lone Lobos, we welcome award-winning filmmaker, writer, and actor Pasqual Gutierrez III. Pasqual is best known for directing music videos for artists such as Bad Bunny, Rosalía, J Balvin, and The Weeknd. He joins us to promote his first feature film, Serious People, which premiered at Sundance. A successful music video director and expectant father pushes hiswork/life balance to the extreme when he can't pass up the job of a lifetime and hires a doppelgänger to work in his stead. Serious People is a fresh and authentic comedy that explores what it means to be a"director" and a parent—and the replaceability of people in clout-heavy Los Angeles. Pasqual talks with Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand about moving from directing music videos to a full-length feature, the early stages of fatherhood, filming in the Los Angeles area, and his co-stars. Lobitos can enjoy a longer conversation with Pasqual, available only on Supercast. Serious People is available on VOD and in select theaters now. Free Discord Access: https://discord.gg/KnDhbnBMCjJoin Supercast Today for the full episode: https://lonelobos.supercast.com/Follow Lone Lobos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lonelobosFollow Xolo Maridueña on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xolo_mariduenaFollow Jacob Bertrand on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejacobbertrandFollow Pasqual Gutierrez III on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pasqualgutierrezFollow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmkm808Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmonicat_We want your feedback! Fill out survey to help us improve our podcast https://tinyurl.com/LLPodcastFeedbackhttp://www.heyxolo.com/Jacobs Channel: @ThreeFloating
Even though the documentary Tig Notaro produced won the Festival Favorite Award at Sundance, she did not spend the festival hobnobbing with industry types. Instead she stayed holed up at the Airbnb she rented with friends and the film's crew. "We were calling it Snuggle Down because we were all sitting around the fire and having tea and just laughing so hard." Among the people at Snuggle Down was the subject of the documentary, poet Andrea Gibson, who was dying of ovarian cancer. In this episode, Tig describes meeting Andrea, what made them click creatively, and how making a documentary about the end of Andrea's life brought an already tight-knit group of friends closer together. Watch: Come See Me In the Good Light And we also want to acknowledge the passing of disability activist Alice Wong. She died on Friday in San Francisco at age 51. Alice and Anna first talked in 2020. Listen here: Alice Wong On Ruckuses, Rage And Medicaid Podcast production by Andrew Dunn Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DSM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Even though the documentary Tig Notaro produced won the Festival Favorite Award at Sundance, she did not spend the festival hobnobbing with industry types. Instead she stayed holed up at the Airbnb she rented with friends and the film's crew. "We were calling it Snuggle Down because we were all sitting around the fire and having tea and just laughing so hard." Among the people at Snuggle Down was the subject of the documentary, poet Andrea Gibson, who was dying of ovarian cancer. In this episode, Tig describes meeting Andrea, what made them click creatively, and how making a documentary about the end of Andrea's life brought an already tight-knit group of friends closer together. Watch: Come See Me In the Good Light And we also want to acknowledge the passing of disability activist Alice Wong. She died on Friday in San Francisco at age 51. Alice and Anna first talked in 2020. Listen here: Alice Wong On Ruckuses, Rage And Medicaid Podcast production by Andrew Dunn Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DSM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The HBO Original documentary ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO, directed by Academy Award® winner Kevin Macdonald (HBO's "One Day in September"), debuts FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (8:00-9:45p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. The film screened to critical acclaim at multiple film festivals including Venice, Telluride, and Sundance.A rare and revelatory inside look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono's first year in New York City in the early 1970s, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO delivers an immersive, cinematic experience that brings to life a chapter of explosive creativity and political activism in their lives.By 1971, John and Yoko had just arrived in the United States. They lived in a tiny apartment in Greenwich Village and watched hours of American television. The film integrates a riotous mélange of television to conjure the era through what the two would have been seeing on the screen - the Vietnam War, "The Price is Right," President Richard Nixon, Coca-Cola ads, Walter Cronkite, and "The Waltons." As they experience a year of love and transformation in the U.S., the couple begins to change their approach to protest. This ultimately led to the "One to One" benefit concert, which they organized after seeing Geraldo Rivera's exposé on child neglect and abuse at the Willowbrook State School.On August 30, 1972, John performed at the "One to One" benefit concert at Madison Square Garden - his only full-length show after leaving The Beatles. Footage of this electrifying performance from John and Yoko along with The Elephant's Memory Band had been restored for the documentary and is interwoven throughout the film along with other never-before-seen material.Featuring music newly remixed and produced by Sean Ono Lennon, the documentary takes that legendary musical event and uses it as the starting point to explore 18 defining months in the lives of John and Yoko. Filmed in a meticulously faithful reproduction of the duo's New York City apartment, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO offers a bold new take on a seminal time in the lives of two iconic artists and how their work continues to resonate today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
The HBO Original documentary ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO, directed by Academy Award® winner Kevin Macdonald (HBO's "One Day in September"), debuts FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (8:00-9:45p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. The film screened to critical acclaim at multiple film festivals including Venice, Telluride, and Sundance.A rare and revelatory inside look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono's first year in New York City in the early 1970s, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO delivers an immersive, cinematic experience that brings to life a chapter of explosive creativity and political activism in their lives.By 1971, John and Yoko had just arrived in the United States. They lived in a tiny apartment in Greenwich Village and watched hours of American television. The film integrates a riotous mélange of television to conjure the era through what the two would have been seeing on the screen - the Vietnam War, "The Price is Right," President Richard Nixon, Coca-Cola ads, Walter Cronkite, and "The Waltons." As they experience a year of love and transformation in the U.S., the couple begins to change their approach to protest. This ultimately led to the "One to One" benefit concert, which they organized after seeing Geraldo Rivera's exposé on child neglect and abuse at the Willowbrook State School.On August 30, 1972, John performed at the "One to One" benefit concert at Madison Square Garden - his only full-length show after leaving The Beatles. Footage of this electrifying performance from John and Yoko along with The Elephant's Memory Band had been restored for the documentary and is interwoven throughout the film along with other never-before-seen material.Featuring music newly remixed and produced by Sean Ono Lennon, the documentary takes that legendary musical event and uses it as the starting point to explore 18 defining months in the lives of John and Yoko. Filmed in a meticulously faithful reproduction of the duo's New York City apartment, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO offers a bold new take on a seminal time in the lives of two iconic artists and how their work continues to resonate today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, host Dom Lenoir welcomes the team behind Netflix's Train Dreams: Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, Clint Bentley, and Joel Edgerton. Felicity Jones – celebrated for her roles in The Theory of Everything and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – & Kerry Condon – Academy Award-nominated actor known for The Banshees of Inisherin and Better Call Saul discuss the actor-director relationship, rehearsals, and what it was like working on the project. Clint Bentley – acclaimed filmmaker behind Jockey and now director of Train Dreams – shares his perspective on shaping performances, cinematography, music, nature and how this project got made. Joel Edgerton – actor & producer – joins the conversation to discuss acting, modern technology, and the human condition. Together, they explore the making of Train Dreams. An inspiring and thought-provoking look behind the scenes of one of Netflix's most anticipated films of the year. TRAIN DREAMS is out now! Links FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the veganlifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take amoment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review& every comment helps us share the film's important message withmore people. Your support makes a difference! Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify,Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell your pals about this podcast. Thank you! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Tuesday! Today is 11/11, a series of numbers that many see as a symbol of spiritual awakening, synchronicity, and alignment with the universe. I'm not too superstitious about these things, but when I catch it, it brings a smile to my face. Is it divine intervention or coincidence? And does it matter? In thinking about alignment, it feels very apropos to be sharing this particular conversation today with self-described nerdy fangirls Adamma and Adanne Ebo, the identical twin powerhouse behind the indie breakout film Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. We met making this film back in 2021—I remember we were in prep when the Ebos were about to turn 30. The incredible ascension they've experienced over these last five years is the epitome of alignment and synchronicity. Shortly after wrapping Honk, Adamma was tapped to direct her first television episode on Donald Glover's Atlanta—the kind of opportunity that only comes when talent meets the right moment. Timing really is everything, and while their success is absolutely the product of talent, hard work, and vision, there's also been a beautiful alignment of opportunities, relationships, and moments that propelled them forward. Call it luck, call it the universe conspiring—either way, their story is inspiring. From their days at Spelman College to making their feature debut with Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul, they've blazed their own path in this industry. Honk premiered to critical acclaim at Sundance in 2022 and sold to Focus Features. The film stars Sterling K. Brown—who was also on the podcast this season with wonderful stories about working with the Ebos—and the incomparable Regina Hall, who delivers a masterclass performance as the first lady of a Southern megachurch. Since then, they've written and produced on some of the buzziest shows in recent TV: Peacock's Poker Face, Amazon's Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Swarm. They're now a sought-after creative duo with an overall deal at Sony Television. Today we're diving into how they protected their artistic vision as first-time filmmakers, why confidence matters more than experience, and how their twin relationship became their secret weapon in Hollywood. xx cg AOP SUBSTACK
Join me as I sit down with Pasqual Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson, the creative minds behind the Sundance 2025 feature film Serious People. From directing music videos for Bad Bunny, Rosalía, J Balvin, Madonna, Travis Scott, and The Weeknd, to exploring parenthood, clout, and indie filmmaking in Los Angeles, this conversation dives deep into the world of modern filmmaking. We dive into: Pasqual's journey from directing award-winning music videos for Bad Bunny, Rosalía, J Balvin, Madonna, Travis Scott, and The Weeknd to his first feature film The inspiration and making of Serious People, a story about parenthood, clout, and the replaceability of people in LA Behind-the-scenes stories and the indie film world Tips, insights, and lessons for aspiring filmmakers and creatives Whether you're a film lover, aspiring director, or just curious about what it takes to make a feature film in today's industry, this episode is packed with insider knowledge and inspiration. Follow the filmmakers: Pasqual Gutierrez: IG @PasqualGutierrez Ben Mullinkosson: IG @BenMullinkosson Stay connected with me: https://www.instagram.com/SHESALLOVERTHEPLACEPODCAST
Tig Notaro is a comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and co-host of the podcast Handsome. This conversation explores Tig's legendary 2012 set—delivered days after her cancer diagnosis—and how loss became her greatest teacher. We discuss her wild upbringing, choosing presence over performance, the napkin-based writing process, what's going on in the comedy scene, and producing "Come See Me in the Good Light," the Sundance-winning doc about poet Andrea Gibson. Oh, and we bond over spinal fusion surgery recovery. Tig is great—and I really enjoyed our time together. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off your first order of a website or domain
We delve into the evolving landscape of filmmaking in the region, the importance of authentic, locally rooted narratives, and the critical role of institutions like the Doha Film Institute in fostering emerging talent. Award-winning filmmaker and associate professor at Northwestern Qatar, Rana Kazkaz, offers a glimpse into her current project "The Hakawati's Daughter," and provides recommendations for essential Arab cinema. She shares her experiences teaching film in the Arab world, highlighting the unique challenges and immense joys of mentoring a new generation of storytellers. This episode is in collaboration with Qatar Foundation. 0:00 Introduction0:23 The Joy of Mentoring Arab Students3:19 The "Why" of Storytelling: Finding Your Authentic Voice4:44 Navigating Censorship and Risk in Filmmaking7:24 How Technology is Shaping New Narratives10:47 Shifting Away from the "Other" Narrative14:55 Building the Filmmaking Pipeline: The Role of the Doha Film Institute19:39 The Critical Need for Producers in the Arab World21:39 The Impact of Non-Regional Producers on Arab Films26:12 Recommending Authentic Arab Films for Students29:28 Addressing Class Bias in the Film Industry31:19 Unlearning Self-Orientalism in Storytelling33:40 The Genesis of "The Hakawati's Daughter"41:26 Essential Films from the Arab World Rana Kazkaz is a filmmaker and associate professor in residence at Northwestern University Qatar. Her films have been recognized at the world's leading festivals including Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Tallinn, Tribeca, and Abu Dhabi. She received her MFA from Carnegie Mellon University/Moscow Art Theater and BA from Oberlin College. With a focus on Syrian stories, her producing, screenwriting, and directing portfolio includes The Translator (2020), Mare Nostrum (2016), Searching for the Translator (2016), Deaf Day (2011), and Kemo Sabe (2007). Her current film projects include The Hakawati's Daughter and Honest Politics. She is a member of the Académie des César and was awarded fellowships with the Buffett Institute, MacDowell and the American Film Institute's Directing Workshop for Women.Connect with Rana Kazkaz
I had the great pleasure of meeting Jennifer Estin when I signed at the terrific online classes for the Annoyance, Improv Fiend! https://improvfiend.com We chatted about her childhood and how her mother created games that inspired her to pursue acting. Jennifer Estlin has been involved in the entertainment business as an actress and producer since 1986. Following her graduation from Northwestern University's School of Speech in 1987, she traveled to Edinburgh Scotland with the production of André Gregory's Alice! directed by David Schwimmer. Afterward, she spent three months traveling all over Europe until deciding to settle for awhile in Paris, where she earned her living singing on the Parisian Metro for close to a year. Upon returning to Chicago, Jennifer spent several years working in many of Chicago's theatres including The Annoyance, Northlight, and The Body Politic. She toured for two years with Second City's National Touring company and was a company member on a Second City resident stage prior to moving to New York in 1994. There, she continued her career by working in regional theatres around the country, Off-Broadway theatre, film, and television. She returned to Chicago in 2002 to become President, Executive Producer and owner of the Annoyance Theatre, and continues to work on film, television and stage. Jennifer has appeared as recurring characters Judge Cohen on Proven Innocent and Cathy Briscoe on NBC's Law and Order, and also in shows such as Chicago PD, Empire, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Exit 57, and in several national and regional commercials. Her feature film credits include the soon to be released (Fall 2024) Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois (for which she received Best Actress award at the Star City Film Festlval), The Eyes, iMurders, Chicago Boricua, and Volcano, and the award winning short films A Million Miles Away,(Sundance) and The Cure (Slamdance). You can learn more about Jennifer at https://www.jenniferestlin.com
On today's show, we chat with Russ Kendall!Russ is an Emmy Award-winning producer, the creative force behind the powerful new WWII drama Truth & Treason. Russ's work has premiered at Sundance, Heartland, and AFI Docs, and his films stream on Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Peacock. As a producer, director, and storyteller, he's passionate about truth, courage, and faith in action — and Truth & Treason is his most personal project yet. More about Truth & Treason:As World War II rages, a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth—loyalty to his country now means loyalty to a lie. When his trusted bishop urges obedience to the Nazi regime, he begins to question everything. And after his Jewish friend is taken away, he secretly listens to banned radio broadcasts and launches a resistance, exposing the truth. But in a nation ruled by fear, defiance comes at a cost—and as the regime closes in, he must decide what it truly means to be a good German.angel.com/movies/truth-and-treason@truthandtreasonchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys
Director John-Michael Powell joins No Film School to talk about his gritty Southern crime thriller Violent Ends, which hits theaters October 31. Powell shares the winding journey that led to the film's production—from being dropped from a college art program, to cutting indie films that made it to festivals like Sundance and SXSW, to editing the Emmy-winning Netflix series American Manhunt. Remarkably, he crafted a feature starring Billy Magnussen and Alexandra Shipp—without agents, managers, or festival support. This episode offers a raw, inspiring, and tactical look at building a career from the ground up, how to forge meaningful creative collaborations, and why the cavalry might never come. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guest John-Michael Powell discuss… How Powell transitioned from music and graphic design to filmmaking Why getting cut from a college program helped shape his resilience The long road from writing Violent Ends in 2013 to securing funding a decade later The strategy behind securing name actors without traditional representation How he used relationships and resourcefulness to get a bidding war What filmmakers should know about real-money offers and escrow Why adaptability and microbudget thinking still matters—on any scale How not having representation can actually work in your favor Building a production company (Midnight Road) and what's coming next Memorable Quotes: "I got cut. I got the axe." "The most powerful tool you have as a filmmaker is your feet." "I took out 'editor' and put in just 'director and writer.'" "Violent Ends did not get accepted to any festivals… and we sold it to IFC." Guests: John-Michael Powell Resources: Watch the Violent Ends Trailer Violent Ends in Theaters via Fandango Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram
The actor Louis Cancelmi ("The Irishman", "Killers of the Flower Moon") returns to the podcast to discuss his craft and his recent role in the Sundance hit film "Sorry, Baby". He's also in the current episodic series "Government Cheese" on Apple TV+. https://youtu.be/vZ62V8CvslY