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  • 478. 4Qs with Jim Vendiola

    478. 4Qs with Jim Vendiola
    2024/12/19
    What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Before listening to today's 4 Questions, I certainly hope you had the chance to listen to Tuesday's chat with Chicago-based filmmaker Jim Vendiola. It's a good one! Jim brought his brilliant short film “Pretty Pickle” to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2023 and took home the award for Outstanding Screenplay – Horror. As we discuss, it's impossible to narrow your favorite films just to three, but check out out some of Jim's inspirations here! Learn more about Jim and their work at https://www.jimvendiola.com as well as at @jimvendiola at https://letterboxd.com/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok
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    22 分
  • 477. Jim Vendiola “Pretty Pickle”

    477. Jim Vendiola “Pretty Pickle”
    2024/12/17
    A happy Tuesday to you all! How are we already a week away from the Holidays? Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, all or none of the above, I hope you're taking time for yourself. Especially if that rejuvenating alone time means listening to this week's episode! Jim Vendiola brought his short film “Pretty Pickle” to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2023 and took home the award for Outstanding Screenplay – Horror. In my opinion this brilliant film deserves way more recognition for its originality and arthouse aesthetic. Not to say that the FILA jury got it wrong; the story of “Pretty Pickle” is wonderfully original while also feeling remarkably authentic. Chicago-based Jim hopped onto Zoom to chat with me. We had done his festival Q&A the same way. I secretly prefer those Q&A’s where there no strict time limit and no pesky audience asking their own questions. Learn more about Jim and their work at https://www.jimvendiola.com as well as at @jimvendiola at https://letterboxd.com/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok
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    1 時間 15 分
  • 476. 4Qs with Dominique Draper

    476. 4Qs with Dominique Draper
    2024/12/12
    What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Tuesday I had the privilege of talking with writer and director Dominique Draper, who premiered his film “Hell of a Child” at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2023. This authentic and moving film took home the Programmer’s Prize for Exceptional Filmmaking! Dominique’s story is truly one you don't want to miss. Nor do you want to miss out on his follow-up 4Qs! Follow Dominique on Instagram at @draperboymedia and visit gofund.me/c27fe558 to learn more about his USC Thesis Film - Bringing Afeni Shakur's Legacy to Life. Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok
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    18 分
  • 475. Dominique Draper “Hell of a Child”

    475. Dominique Draper “Hell of a Child”
    2024/12/10
    Happy Tuesday, DIF Listeners! I've been very excited to share this episode with everyone so I'm thrilled the time has come. Writer and director Dominique Draper premiered his film “Hell of a Child” at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2023. This authentic and moving film took home the Programmer’s Prize for Exceptional Filmmaking! I was honored to get to know Dominique better through this interview. I have heard many people share their path to becoming a filmmaker, but few people have planned their path with the intention and dedication that I heard in Dominique’s story. This interview is a great one! Follow Dominique on Instagram at @draperboymedia (https://www.instagram.com/draperboymedia/) and visit gofund.me/c27fe558 to learn more about his USC Thesis Film - Bringing Afeni Shakur's Legacy to Life. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok
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    1 時間 16 分
  • 474. 4Qs with Bill Prokopow

    474. 4Qs with Bill Prokopow
    2024/12/05
    What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. I was immediately drawn to find out more about filmmaker Bill Prokopow when I meet him at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2023 and as you may have heard on Tuesday's episode, picking Bill's creative brain did not disappoint. Bill’s film “Entrainment” is absolutely a captivating story told in an innovative and unique style and it took home three Filmmakers awards at SOFF 2023; FA - Outstanding Short Film – SciFi, Outstanding Screenplay – SciFi – Bill Prokopow, and Outstanding Creativity – SciFi. I was thrilled to learn more about Bill's artistic inspiration with our follow up 4 Questions. Give a listen! Bill's Instagram - @prokopow _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok
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    14 分
  • 473. Bill Prokopow “Entrainment”

    473. Bill Prokopow “Entrainment”
    2024/12/03
    Welcome back, Discover Indie Film Listeners! Did we all survive Thanksgiving? I'm hoping everyone's holiday was relaxing and joyful but if you find yourself in need of a energy recharge or some good old creative inspiration to get through this final push of the year, I have the perfect interview for you today. Did you ever meet somebody and think to yourself that they seem like an incredibly interesting person? That was my reaction after moderating a Q&A with Bill Prokopow at Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2023. I shouldn’t have been surprised. Bill’s film “Entrainment” is absolutely a captivating story told in an innovative and unique style; of course its filmmaker is equally interesting. By the way, I wasn’t the only one impressed with “Entrainment.” It took home three Filmmakers awards at SOFF 2023; FA - Outstanding Short Film – SciFi, Outstanding Screenplay – SciFi – Bill Prokopow, and Outstanding Creativity – SciFi. I know that I’m biased, but as a SciFi fan I’m quite comfortable saying that the most creative SciFi film is going to be the most creative film at the festival. Nothing beats SciFi for creativity. As I’m implying, Bill did not disappoint. The creative story of how Bill is reaching towards his goal of transitioning from musician and composer to filmmaker is well worth a listen! Bill's Instagram - @prokopow _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok
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    1 時間 6 分
  • 472. 4Qs with Paulo Araujo

    472. 4Qs with Paulo Araujo
    2024/11/28
    What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Happy Turkey (Or Tofurkey) Day to you all! When there's a lot of turbulence and noise out in the world, I find taking time for gratitude and thanks particularly important. And on the top of my list of things I'm grateful- all of you curious and wonderful listeners our there! I hope you enjoyed Tuesday's interview with Paulo Araujo. Paulo brought the film “Accidental Artist” to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2023 and his inspiring, compelling documentary took home two Filmmakers Awards, Outstanding Short Film – Documentary and Outstanding Creativity –Documentary. I'm also very grateful for the chance to go deep with amazing artists like Paulo every week and that includes the follow ups with the 4 Questions! Learn more about Paulo and his work at: https://linktr.ee/arrowoodcreative or his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/arrowood.creative/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok
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    28 分
  • 471. Paulo Araujo “Accidental Artist”

    471. Paulo Araujo “Accidental Artist”
    2024/11/26
    Happy Tuesday, My film friends! As you busy yourself with grocery shopping and preparing the "big meal," we wanted to accompany you with a new podcast to listen to! Paulo Araujo brought the film “Accidental Artist” to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2023 and his inspiring, compelling documentary took home two Filmmakers Awards, Outstanding Short Film – Documentary and Outstanding Creativity –Documentary. Paulo shares his creative story with me, revealing quite a bit about what it takes to be a creative in today’s world. Disclaimer: we recorded this podcast on Thursday, November 7, two days after a presidential election in the USA. We stayed on topic about film and creativity for nearly an hour, but then we went ahead and used our conversation as an opportunity to get a lot off our mutual chests. We both voted for the candidate who did not win and if listening to us will displease you then I believe we both respect your decision to stop listening when we shift conversational gears. Learn more about Paulo and his work at: https://linktr.ee/arrowoodcreative or his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/arrowood.creative/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok
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    1 時間 34 分