In this Fandor sponsored episode of the podcast, "Hellaware" director Michael Bilandic is the guest. The film, which is currently streaming on Fandor, stars Keith Poulson, Sophia Takal, Brent Butler, and Kate Lyn Sheil.
The team behind the documentary "This Ain't No Mouse Music", Maureen Gosling & Chris Simon along with the film's subject, Chris Strachwitz founder of Arhoolie Records, plus Jim Browne of Argot Pictures; also, the team behind "Le Petite Chambre" filmmakers Stéphanie Chuat & Véronique Reymond.
Documentary filmmaker Lucia Small discusses her recent film "One Cut, One Life" which she co-directed with the late Ed Pincus. The film will have its NY premiere at The New York Film Festival. Also discussing the festival are rogerebert.com critics Godfrey Cheshire & Scout Tafoya.
The Director of the New York Film Festival, Kent Jones, comes on to discuss its 52nd installment. He also discusses his love of Godard, the influences of growing up in the Berkshires, and much more in this special conversation. The festival runs from September 26 through October 12th.
Guests include the creative team behind the new doc "The Yes Men Are Revolting" which had its world premiere recently at the Toronto International Film Festival; Ted Hope on his new book Hope For Film; and the Head of Content Partnerships at Tugg, Brian Parsons.
Guests for this episode are director Matthew Bonifacio ("Lbs") & actress/producer Julianna Gelinas Bonifacio have collaborated on the new dramedy, "The Quitter". Their film will have its theatrical premiere in NYC on Friday, September 12 at the Regal Cinemas E-Walk.
IFP's Senior Director of Programming, Milton Tabbot, discusses Independent Film Week, which takes place September 14th — 18th in New York City. Also, filmmaker Tim Sutton ("Pavilion") with his new film, "Memphis", in theaters in New York on 9/5 & in L.A. on 9/12.
Filmmaker Dan Schechter ("Supporting Characters") returns to discuss his new movie, "Life of Crime", an adaptation of an Elmore Leonard novel starring Jennifer Aniston. The film is being distributed by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions. Also a brief visit by filmmakers Martha Shane & Lana Wilson whose doc, "After Tiller", premieres on POV.
Guests include Brooklyn Heights Cinema owner Kenn Lowy; the co-directors of "Winter in the Blood", brothers Alex & Andrew Smith; and Thomas Allen Harris, director of the new documentary "Through a Lens Darkly".
Filmmaker Ira Sachs returns to the podcast for this Fandor sponsored episode. Ira’s new film, “Love is Strange“, opens theatrically today. The film stars John Lithgow and Alfred Molina as Ben and George who take advantage of New York’s recently evolved marriage laws by tying the knot. George promptly loses his job as a music teacher in a Manhattan Catholic school and the...
Journalist & founder of the popular film blog Some Came Running, Glenn Kenny. Glenn's new book, Robert De Niro: Anatomy of an Actor is currently available for purchase. The filmmaker Jennifer Kroot whose documentary, "To Be Takei", about the actor/activist George Takei, also stops by. Her film, which was a hit at Sundance, is now in theaters & on demand.
Filmmaker and editor Sam Pollard is the guest. We discuss his documentary career, his collaborations with Spike Lee and his passion for the American Western, among other things.
An episode devoted to new documentaries with filmmakers Frank Keraudren & Allison Berg who made "The Dog", Shosh Shlam & Hilla Medalia who made "Web Junkie", and Michael Rossato-Bennett who made the film "Alive Inside".
In this special podcast episode Fandor CEO Ted Hope discusses his new book, “Hope For Film“, an inspiring, tell-all look at the indie film business from one of the industry’s most passionate producers. The book is currently available for purchase.
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In this Fandor sponsored episode, I interview "The Cold Lands" director Tom Gilroy. The film is currently available for streaming on Fandor.