Documentary filmmaker Ben Steinbauer makes his first appearance on the podcast though back in August of 2012 Filmwax screened Ben’s earlier film “Winnebago Man” to a happy crowd at the Maysles Cinema in NYC. Ben is back with a new documentary that he co-directed with Filmwax friend Berndt Mader, “Chop & Steele“. Childhood friends turned professional comedians Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett book their gag-strongman routine on unsuspecting morning news shows. When their pranks go viral, they land in federal court with a vengeful media conglomerate. The stress of the lawsuit and pressure to continue their pranks threaten their livelihood and tests their lifelong friendship. “Chop & Steele” is currently on streaming and on demand platforms.
The Berkshire International Film Festival was founded 18 years ago. The founder & artistic director of the festival, Kelley Vickery, makes her first appearance on Filmwax to discuss this year’s BIFF to take place 6/1-6/4. The festival has an outstanding line-up of feature films, shorts, panels and parties. You can pay for individual tickets or a badge —and check out the full program— by visiting the festival’s website.
