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Oscar Nominated Film Director Nazrin Choudhury: Short Film RED, WHITE AND BLUE Follow Up Interview

Let’s welcome back Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter Nazrin Choudhury. Her live action short film, the very powerful thought-provoking RED, WHITE AND BLUE, is a film that destroys one of the most hostile topics in America today.
Nazrin’s film takes advantage of the uncomfortable silence surrounding the narrative's subject matter, only to pull back the curtain, revealing the true stakes of the narrative and expands the narrative of the larger circumstances that have shaped the story beyond the screen.
It's a bold, it’s devastating, it’s haunting. Your emotions will linger long after you have watch her film. #oscars #academyawards #shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #cinematography #screenwriter #film #movies #foryourconsideration #narrative #cinema #bondoncinema

Oscar Nominated Director Vincent Rene-Lortie and His Short Film INVINCIBLE Follow Up Interview

Back with us today is Oscar-nominated film director and screenwriter, Vincent René-Lortie. He is a Canadian film director and screenwriter known for his work bringing purposeful and deeply personal storytelling.
His live action short film INVINCIBLE was just nominated for an Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards 2024. His award winning film won the Special Jury Prize at the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival and has since garnered several international accolades.
INVINCIBLE is inspired by a true story, and recounts the last 48 hours in the life a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. #oscars #academyawards #shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #cinematography #filmdirector #screenwriter #Montreal #quebec #frenchcanadian #film #movies #mentalhealth

Director Daniel Deville Discusses His Magnificent short film By Any Other Name

Daniel Deville is a writer/director who from an early age, armed with nothing more than an old camcorder gifted by a generous neighbor, Daniel, fearlessly ventured into the world of filmmaking.
At the age of 25, he passionately penned heartfelt letters to esteemed film schools, seeking an opportunity to refine his craft.
Fate smiled upon him as he was granted a coveted place at the prestigious Northern Film School in Leeds, where he immersed himself in the captivating world of Film & Moving Image for the next four transformative years.
Daniel is here today to talk about his magnificent short film By Any Other Name. And I call it magnificent, because it is in every sense of the word.
By Any Other Name, is about a young girl who finds herself ensnared in the dark underbelly of London's sex trade. The passage of seven long years only intensifies the urgency of her sister's mission to find her, when an unexpected phone call ignites a desperate quest.
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Flying Sideways: The Interview with the World's Most Famous Stunt Pilot Fred North

Flying Sideways: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Stunt Pilot 
In his gripping, surprising, and wildly entertaining new memoir, Fred North tells the incredible true story of how he became the most famous film stunt helicopter pilot in the world.
As a young, misunderstood boy, Fred North was never a fan of the rules. Then, on an unremarkable day in 1969, a helicopter touched down in his hometown of Saint-Louis, Senegal, and turned his world upside down. Fifty years later, he's Hollywood's go-to stunt pilot with a world altitude record and over two hundred film credits to his name, including Inception, James Bond: Spectre, and Fast X. But a lot of incredible things happened in between.
Flying Sideways tells the thrilling but heartfelt story of how a misfit boy with nothing but a dream breaks the rules, beats the odds, and learns to bet on himself. Against a vibrant global backdrop that touches down everywhere from New York City to Mongolia to Madagascar, we follow Fred as he deserts the French Army (in roller skates), talks his way into flight school, becomes chief pilot for the world's greatest rally car and adventures races, gets mixed up with DEA in Miami, dodges death (many times), and―perhaps most improbably―falls in love.
Flying Sideways is a non-stop thrill ride, reminding us that the most dangerous thing we can do with life is give up on it.
About Fred North
In 1985, Fred North began his career as a Camera Helicopter Pilot flying for desert rally car races. From the jungles of Costa Rica and Madagascar to the Eurasian Steppe and the Swiss Alps, Fred has flown in some of the world's most perilous and demanding conditions, serving as Camera Helicopter Pilot and Chief Pilot for world renowned rally car races such as "Paris-Dakar" and "Paris-Moscow-Beijing" and as coordinator for the famous sport trek, "Raid Gauloises." At 32, determined to use his skills as a pilot and his natural eye for the camera to tell stories, Fred makes the transition to from "pilot who films" to Film Pilot.
Specializing in the film industry for more than 30 years, Fred is an expert in aerial cinematography having accumulated more than 15,000 hours shooting feature films and commercials, and more than 21,000 total flying hours. He has worked on a number of blockbusters and franchises, including the Fast and Furious series, Transformers, Bad Boys, Guardians of the Galaxy, Gladiator, The Incredible Hulk, Inception, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, The Last Airbender, Kong: Skull Island, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Pacific Rim: Uprising, X-Men: The Last Stand, and many more. 
Working out of Los Angeles, Fred possesses extensive aerial film experience throughout the world and enjoys collaborating with filmmakers to ensure a selection of the best camera systems and helicopters based on director, cinematographer, and script requirements. He carries helicopter pilot licenses to fly in over 65 countries and holds the World Record for Altitude with a Helicopter, accomplished in South Africa, March 2002.
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Interview with Filmmakers Michael Zaiko Hall & Jet Jandreau about Peter Five Eight, a Modern Day Film Noir

Under the direction of filmmaker Michael Zaiko Hall, PETER FIVE EIGHT emerges as a film that skillfully blends drama, suspense, and character depth. Michael Zaiko Hall will provide invaluable insights into the making of this indie thriller and his collaboration with the cast.
 Jet Jandreau is a German-American actress who has starred in multiple features across the globe. Starting her career in Austria, she went onto star in the western drama, The Trail, which premièred at the Cannes International Film Festival and Jet received two best actress awards for her performance in the US. With her star rising, her roles in recent releases include a prestige adaptation of Wuthering Heights, the supernatural road-movie Hotel Dunsmuir, and the high-octane action thriller Aimee, where she did her own stunts.
Both Michael and Jet own Ascent Films production company. Since then, Ascent Films has produced both Peter Five Eight and Hotel Dunsmuir, along with their new upcoming western drama. 
We are here to talk about their new film, PETER FIVE EIGHT features the talented Jet Jandreau as 'Sam,' a glamorous yet troubled real estate agent. Portraying a character grappling with alcoholism and a dark secret, Jet's performance opposite of Kevin Spacey is a testament to her versatility and depth as an actress. 
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Oscar Shortlisted Short Film "Ninety-Five Sense by Jared and Jerusha Hess (Napoleon Dynamite fame)

My guest today is one half of the husband-and-wife filmmaking team Jared and Jerusha Hess, the dynamic duo who gave us Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, Austenland and many more.
They have entered the Academy Awards race with Ninety-Five Senses — a short film that is a heartfelt tribute to the bodily experience, delivered by a death row inmate with limited time to enjoy it. This short film marks the Hesses’ first foray into animation, and heads into the Oscar season being Oscar Shortlisted.
Actor Tim Blake Nelson, known his roles in the Coen brothers’ O Brother Where Art Thou? and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs as well as his recurring turn as The Leader in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, lent his voice to the main character, Coy — a folksy philosopher facing his own mortality. As Coy bids a final farewell to each of his five senses, he reflects on his troubled past and dreams of a vibrant, multi-sensory afterlife.
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. Thank you Jerusha for sharing your Oscar Shortlist short film with us today and good luck! #oscars #shortfilm #animation #timblakenelson #napoleondynamite #nacholibre #austenland #mastprogram #Utah #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproduction #screenwriter #screenwriting #filmfestival #sundancefilmfestival 

Emmy Winning Producer Maria Baltazzi: How to Take a Shot at Happiness - How to Write, Direct & Produce The Life You Want

Maria Baltazzi has developed and produced television shows throughout the world. She was one of the original supervising producers of the TV mega hit, Survivor. She is a member of both the Producers and Directors Guilds of America.
Maria’s new book, Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce The Life You Want gives insights about being happy learned from her time in the entertainment industry, observing people and events, traveling, and studying well-being. Within the pages is a practical guide for a creative path to happiness through taking photographs with your camera phone, journaling about things that truly matter, and being part of a supportive community.
She says you can create a healthier state of being and have fun doing it. Even when your world turns upside down, you can still be the writer, director, and producer of the life you want.

Danish Filmmakers Lasse Noer & Christian Norlyk Discuss their Oscar Shortlisted Short Film KNIGHT OF FORTUNE

Writer/director Lasse Noer graduated from The Film and Photo School of Copenhagen. In 2015, he co-founded the production company Jalabert Production along with Christian Norlyk in order to have more control in the making of his films. He has since then written and directed films all over the world both for commercial clients and musicians.
Christian Norlyk, the producer behind Jalabert Production, embarked on his career journey in 2008 while still in high school. He started by creating a series of low-budget short films. Now much of his professional work has been seen internationally.
Their short film, 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 meets a gentleman, Torben - a destined brother. An absurd, humorous, and melodic meeting between two old men captured by grief. #oscars #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirector #shortfilm #academyawards #cinematography #cinema #filmfestival #filmlovers #movielover

Famed Director Dwight Little - Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood Dream Factory (An In-Depth Filmmaker’s Interview)

Dwight Little has directed studio movies for Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, and Columbia Pictures, and has also directed multiple independent movies with wide theatrical release. He has also directed three prime time television movies and 90 hours of Network series television. 
Dwight’s new memoir, Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood Dream Factory, as he takes readers along on a movie-making adventure that is by turns funny and brutally honest. There are many on-set interactions with well-known producers and stars along with detailed descriptions of film shoots from the wilds of India to the banks of the River Kwai.
Included are tales from the jails of Madrid to the jungles of Fiji and the cold war streets of Budapest. The work seamlessly connects the Golden Age of Hollywood to the highly successful premium television of today.
Whether the reader is an aspiring filmmaker or just a movie lover, this book has it all, including a unique insight into television directing in the new streaming age.
Dwight Little’s memoir is a must read for film lovers and those who desire to get into the world of filmmaking.
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Writer/Director Vincent Rene-Lortie and the making of his Oscar Shortlisted Short INVINCIBLE

Vincent René-Lortie, a Canadian film director and screenwriter known for his grounded, dreamlike narratives. His work is a testament to purposeful and deeply personal storytelling, intended to make his audience reflect on themes such as mental health and childhood.
In an ode to the memory of Marc-Antoine Bernier, Director Vincent René-Lortie’s delicately depicted tale of a young man yearning for his freedom has had a very a successful Festival Season, including winning Best Live Action Short Film at Chicago Children’s Film Festival and Rendezvous Québec Cinéma.
The film won the Special Jury Prize at the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival and has since garnered several international accolades.
Inspired by a true story, the short film INVINCIBLE recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.
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