Bond on Cinema

Actress/Comedian Laura Ault stars alongside Robert De Niro and Vince Vaughn in Two Separate Projects

Actress, comedienne, writer, singer/songwriter Laura Ault is becoming a top rising star.
Building on the success of her recent comedy project, "About My Father," alongside acting legend and eight-time Academy Award nominee, Robert De Niro.
Laura had her first leading role in the thriller, "Malicious Mind Games" which is currently available on Lifetime Movie Club.
 She will next be seen in a recurring role on the new Apple TV+ Series "Bad Monkey" alongside Vince Vaughn.
Amid auditioning for Broadway and earning her bachelor's degree, Laura achieved another noteworthy feat—writing, producing, and recording two albums. These albums have not only been licensed for film and TV but have also opened doors for her to write specifically for acclaimed shows like All My Children and General Hospital. No stranger to the creative realm, Laura's dynamic artistic pursuits extend beyond acting.
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Film Director Jack Cook talks about his new film THE PRIVATE EYE starring Matt Rife and Eric Roberts

Jack Cook, a writer/director and is a founder of the entertainment studio Illusion Islands.
Jack Cook began his entertainment career in the 1990s as an actor and in the early 2000’s he moved to New York City and attended The New Actors Workshop.
Upon graduation, he began auditioning and joined the American Federation of Television and Radio Arts (AFTRA).
Then it was off to Hollywood in 2011. He started from the bottom up in the entertainment industry and eventually started booking principal roles. Jack has been seen on television shows and TV movies such as Cinnamon Girl, Let's Big Happy, Pretend Time and more.
Now his focus on directing, his first film, The Private Eye, starring Matt Rife, Eric Roberts, and Clare Grant.
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Interview with Reverend Vince Anderson and Film Director Nick Canfield about the film documentary THE REVEREND

The Reverend follows gospel-rock icon and activist Reverend Vince Anderson. After coming to New Yorkin the 90’s to enter seminary, Vince dropped out to follow his second calling - music. With his band TheLove Choir, he has played a now-legendary weekly show for over twenty years. Reconnec ting with his faith and using his intense soulful music, he began to preach a type of spirituality that is open to all, meets people where they are, and moves ever yone that sees him play.
Reverend Vince is also deeply involved in social justice, work ing with other progressive faith leaders at home and around the country to build inclusive communities.
Featuring Questlove, members of TV On The Radio, and an ensemble of eccentric musicians, The Reverend is a rock ing concert film as well as an intimate portrait of Reverend Vince’s inspiring personal and spiritual life.
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Writer John Julius Schwabach Explains the Script Process of the Oscar Nominated Short THE AFTER

John Julius Schwabach is a London-based screenwriter. He graduated from Warwick university with an English literature degree and studied history, English and Art at Winchester College.
His first short film is THE AFTER, made for Netflix, premiered at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival to rave reviews.
The short film went on to win the festival’s Best Live Action award, and is now Oscar Nominated.
THE AFTER is a gut-wrenching story about a man who grieves and who can’t seem to get over a tragic event that happened in his life.
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Writer/Director Richard Bakewell discusses the Making of his film ROSWELL DELIRIUM

Writer-director Richard Bakewell, a veteran cinematographer and television camera operator who has worked with major media figures like Gordon Ramsay, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Wahlberg and on noted television docu-series Cops, Last Chance U, and Cheer.
His new feature film ROSWELL DELIRIUM is a response to both his own journey back from PTSD and the global response to the 2020 pandemic. 
Set in the 1980s, ROSWELL DELIRIUM connects aliens, the Cold War, and historical tragedy in an intimate and moving coming-of-age drama as it turns back the clock and revisits the 1980s from the perspective of a young woman who believes she has contacted aliens who can help cure the after effects of a nuclear disaster.  
ROSWELL DELIRIUM brings the elements of aliens, UFOs, Area 51, nuclear war together for a suspense drama that the audience will live along with the characters.
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Short Film HIGH SCORE by Filmmakers Ethan Itzkow and Serena Ryen Tackles Online Radicalization

Filmmakers Serena Ryen and Ethan Itzkow, who have proven their ability to create visually stunning films that showcase their meticulous attention to detail and their passion for storytelling. Their first collaboration "CASHED," available now on Prime Video, won a slew of awards during its multi-year festival run. 
The duo has also been individually recognized with Ethan winning Best Actor at the Chelsea Film Festival for his work in High Score and he can be seen in TV shows like the hit Netflix series “YOU”, starring Penn Badgley.
Meanwhile, Serena has toured the world in multiple stage productions. She has performed on some of the most illustrious stages in the country, like Carnegie Hall and the Tony Award Winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. 
Their current short film High Score follows a rapidly growing white supremacist who is drawn deeper into the abyss of online radicalization. The story addresses the real-life consequences of misinformation and hate speech proliferating unchecked on the internet.
High Score won Best Short Film and Best Actor after its world premiere at the Chelsea Film Festival, The film also won Best Thriller Short (Culver City Film Fest), another Best Actor Award for Ethan (Queens World Film Fest), and was nominated for Best Short Film at Orlando Film Fest.
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BAFTA Nominated Filmmaker Yasmin Afifi Talks about Her Short JELLYFISH & LOBSTER: Absolute Perfection

Yasmin Afifi's short film JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is a timeless tale of finding life in the face of death, joy in the face of despair and magic in the most unlikely of places.
JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is a 2023 graduation film from the National Film and Television School, it is officially selected as one of the 5 nominees for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2024 BAFTA awards.
Before landing this huge accolade the film was recognized at the British Short Film Awards, where it won three awards, Jury Award, Best British Director and the Best Editing, it also took home the Audience Award at Encounters and Best Short Film at SOUL Fest.
Ladies and gentlemen, Yasmin Afifi’s BAFTA nominated short JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is fun, heartwarming, and full of life while facing the inevitable of life ending. It is absolutely deserving of its nomination and could very well be the upcoming winner at the BAFTAs.
When you have a chance to see this incredible film, do so, because we need stories like this one in our lives. There is mortality and immortality and JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER balances both to absolute perfection.
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Oscar Nominated World Renowned Photographer Misan Harriman and his Short Film THE AFTER

Our guest today is photographer, entrepreneur and social activist Misan Harriman. One of the most widely-shared photographers of this age.
He is also the first black photographer in the 104 year history of British Vogue to shoot the cover of its September issue.
His strong reportage style and unique eye for narrative has captured the attention of editors and celebrities around the world. From documenting historic moments in history to photographing high profile celebrities, including Meghan Markle & Prince Harry, Angelia Jolie, Jay-Z, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Giorgio Armani and Rhianna to name a few. Misan is a photographer of extraordinary range.
Now, Misan Harriman is an Oscar nominated film director with his live action short film, THE AFTER at this year’s 96th Academy Awards.
The After is a gut-wrenching story about a man who grieves and who can’t seem to get over a tragic event that happened in his life.
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Oscar Nominated Short KNIGHT OF FORTUNE with Lasse Noer, Christian Norlyk and Kim Magnusson Discuss their Film

Back with us today after their live action short film Knight of Fortune was nominated for an Academy Award.
Writer/director Lasse Noer and producer Christian Norlyk are now an Oscar nominated director and producer. They co-founded the production company Zsa-la-bear Production in order to have more control in the making of their films.
Also with us today is 7-time Oscar nominated and 2-time Oscar winner in the live action short category, Kim Magnusson, also producer of Knight of Fortune.
The Oscar nominated short Knight of Fortune is about the loss of a loved one, the grief, and a coffin, that is too much for the main character Karl to face. Karl then meets a gentleman, Torben. This humorous, and melodic meeting between two old men captured by grief shows the importance of being there for someone else.
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Oscar Nominated Producer Miles David Romney: Live Action Short NINETY-FIVE SENSES

As CEO, set streaming revenue records working with Warners, Magnolia, and hundreds of indie filmmakers; built the then-largest network of influencer media promoters; built consumer streaming experiences that powered ESPN, DirecTV, EA, Blizzard. Raised over $100M from Goldman Sachs, Greycroft, TVC, Kickstart, others. A Managing Partner of six-time Tony-winning Broadway Producer 42nd.club (Moulin Rouge!, Hadestown, Beetlejuice). Built Radiate Media to a 50x revenue increase, operating over 1,500 TV, radio, and newspaper properties, then sold to GTN.
He is founder of MAST media accelerator, whose first animated film Ninety-five Senses is critically-acclaimed, and is Oscar-nominated for 2024. This animated short film marks Jared and Jerusha Hess' first foray into animation. How’s that for the creators of Napoleon Dynamite?
Ladies and gentlemen, the beauty of this film Ninety-Five Senses cannot be overlooked, Academy members this deserves your vote. As for my viewers and listeners, don’t ignore the power of your five senses. Look up and see passed your smartphone. Walk in the forest or a garden and smell nature. Give a gentle touch to someone who needs some encouragement and there is a culinary world out there waiting on you to explore. #oscars #academyawards #animation #filmproducer #mastprogram #filmmaker #filmmaking #cinematography #screenwriting #Utah #napoleondynamite #boneoncinema #wardwbond #film #movies