Bond on Cinema

Writer/Director Nazrin Choudhury Talks about her Oscar Shortlisted Short Film RED, WHITE and BLUE

Directed and written by Nazrin Choudhury, this short drama features emotionally precise writing, a perceptive, even poetic eye in the directing and a muted and somber visual naturalism fitting the financial and emotional struggles of the characters it portrays.
That resilience and fortitude form the emotional core of "Red, White and Blue," especially when the deceptively spare, quiet tenor of its storytelling belies a powerful revelation near the film's end.
In many ways, the revelation takes advantage of the uncomfortable silence surrounding the narrative's subject matter, only to pull back the curtain, deftly reveal the true stakes of the narrative and provoke thought about the larger circumstances that have shaped the story beyond the screen.
It's a bold, devastating final stroke in the storytelling, one that guarantees the film will haunt viewers well after its conclusion.
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Writer/Director Tom Stuart and His 2024 Oscar Shortlisted Short Film GOOD BOY

Director Tom Stuart’s GOOD BOY, inspired by a personal experience of grief, has officially been shortlisted for a 2024 Academy Award. The hotly anticipated quirky short film takes you on the lighthearted journey of a desperate young man and his mother in his old VW van, a dead pigeon in the passenger seat, and a growing sense of desperation. 
 ‘GOOD BOY’ is the debut in the director’s chair for Tom Stuart. The comedy-drama stars three-time BAFTA-winner Ben Whishaw as you may recognize as Q from the movie Skyfall and two-time SAG award-winner Marion Bailey from Netflix’s THE CROWN.
GOOD BOY has also qualified to be considered for a BAFTA for Best British Short Film, and again, a possible 2024 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. 
Ladies and gentlemen, if you love film like I do. You have to see Tom Stuart’s GOOD BOY. If you are watching or listening and you belong to the Academy and you are a voting member. You need to sit down and watch the GOOD BOY. And vote with your heart.
The film as a stellar cast with Ben Whishaw and Marion Bailey. The cinematography is excellent and the storytelling flows with grace. Tom Stuart’s writing and directing is simply brilliant and actually refreshing.
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Film Director/Famed Acting Coach Michelle Danner’s New Feature Film MIRANDA’S VICTIM

Our guest today is the legendary acting coach and film director, and founder of the Creative Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, Michelle Danner.
 Her new film, “Miranda’s Victim,” has an all-star cast with Abigail Breslin, Luke Wilson, Ryan Phillippe, Andy Garcia and Donald Sutherland just to name a few.
The film tells the true story of Trish Weir played by Abigail Breslin, who was kidnapped and raped by Ernesto Miranda. Leading to the creation of the Miranda Rights.  
In the beginning, I mentioned that Michelle Danner is one of Hollywood’s top acting coaches and has worked privately with Salma Hayek, Gerard Butler, Seth MacFarlane, Penelope Cruz, and more. How’s that for A-list talent.
Michelle was a longtime student of legendary acting teachers like Stella Adler and Uta Hagen. Michelle’s eclectic approach (which she calls “The Golden Box”) allows actors the freedom to employ a wide variety of techniques. 
Ladies and gentlemen, the feature film, MIRANDA’S VICTIM is about the most famous rape case in American history - that led to one of the most influential Supreme Court decisions in the modern era. 
But few people know the real story behind the "Miranda Rights," and the profound suffering and bravery of one woman whose pursuit of justice changed America forever. 
Now from director Michelle Danner comes MIRANDA'S VICTIM, which tells the story of Patricia Weir, who as a teenager was kidnapped and raped by Ernesto Miranda as she returned home from her job.  It was the early 1960s, when rape victims were often shamed into silence and legal recourse seemed impossible, but Patricia bravely stood up and helped bring her assailant to justice. 
However, Ernesto Miranda was also considered a victim - of sloppy police work, and a failure by well-intentioned law enforcement officers to inform him of his legal rights. His case eventually gets to the Supreme Court, who order Miranda's release based on this now-critical technicality. 
MIRANDA’S VICTIM is a must-see film that is emotional and shows what one endures and how lawyers will twist the words of those who have been traumatized by sexual assault, and then verbally assault them on the stand.
Patricia Weir is a hero and if you have ever been a victim of sexual assault, call 1-800-656-4673, a 24/7 hotline. Don’t live in silence. Those who are victims of sexual assault feel like they are living with a death sentence of guilt, shame and in some cases personal blame. And you don’t have too, again call 1-800-656-4673 for help. #newmovie #newfilm #filmmaker #filmdirector #featurefilm #supremecourt #actor #lukewilson #ryanphilippe #abigailbreslin #donaldsutherland #courtdrama #drama #screenwriter #mirandarights 

Interview w/Director James Camali, actors Jance Enslin and Carly Pope of THE MENTAL STATE

The Mental State: Director James Camali, Jance Enslin, Carly Pope
With us today is film director James Camali, actors Jance Enslin and Carly Pope from the new film, The Mental State.
Having won best feature, actor and director at more than half a dozen film festivals and screened at nearly two dozen well respected festivals, “The Mental State, ” is a tense, honest look at so many of the issues plaguing America today, filled with powerful performances and a heartbreaking story.
Filmmaker James Camali has volunteered for over twenty years, for children and adults with disabilities as well as behavioral and mental health issues. His time spent learning through his volunteer work helped inspire this very powerful film.
Actress Carly Pope is best known for her roles in the television series Popular, The Collector, Suits, and film roles in Eleesium with Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, as well as Two for the Money with Al Pacino and Matthew McCounaghey.
Actor Jance Enslin plays Andy in The Mental State, which is his strongest performance to date. A true breakout role. Jance is also known from the TV series, First Love as well as numerous short films.
THE MENTAL STATE, is it a suspense thriller, a drama or is it a social impact film highlighting mental health issues. Well, it’s all of the above.
THE MENTAL STATE is so powerful, that these are the types of performances that the Academy needs to give nominations too. Brilliant acting, brilliant directing. Brilliant storytelling.
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Write’Director Julia Verdin’s New Feature Film MAYA

Julia Verdin is an award-winning movie director/producer and for over 30 years, she has produced a stunning array of critically acclaimed full-length feature films. 
 Some of her films include The Merchant of Venice, starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons; 2 Jacks, starring Jacqueline Bisset and Danny Huston. She’s worked closely with other stars including William Hurt, James Spader and Jeff Daniels just to name a few. 
 She also has a passion for helping to change the world, which caused her to form her non-profit Artists For Change, where she produces, directs and writes social impact films.  
Julia’s current film MAYA, raises awareness on key social issues such as the negative effectives of domestic violence in the home, dangers of alcoholism, child abuse and child trafficking.
Let’s welcome award-winning movie producer, director and screenwriter, Julia Verdin and her film MAYA to the show.
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Interview with Director Tamara Denic & Producer Christian Siee - Oscar-Qualified Short ISTINA

Our guests today are Tamara Denic and Christian Siee and their short film ISTINA. A film that dives into the dangers that come with fighting for basic rights, in this case, the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press.
This thought-provoking short qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award through winning the Student Academy Award; making it the 6th Hamburg Media School graduation film to do so.
Tamara graduated from LMU in Munich, before studying film directing for her master's degree at the Hamburg Media School in 2022, as a scholarship holder of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. She also worked as a dub recording supervisor, film and editorial assistant, and video editor, among others.
Christian Siee studied media economics with a focus on film and TV at the Stuttgart Media University and gained various experiences in film and television, including at Warner Bros and Bavaria Fiction in Munich.
As a Fulbright scholar Christian went to Los Angeles, California to study film and worked back in Germany at the German public broadcaster SWR Stuttgart.
In 2022 Christian Siee graduated with a master’s degree in Creative Producing at Hamburg Media School with a VFF scholarship. He now is a producer at Letterbox Filmproduction / Studio Hamburg.
Both Tamara and Christian’s graduation film ISTINA won the Audience Award Medium-Length Film of the 44th Max Ofulls Film Festival, is among the 2023 BAFTA finalists as well. 
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Interview with Director Lochlainn McKenna and the Oscar-Qualifying 16mm Short Film Two For The Road

Lochlainn McKenna, a multi-award winning writer and director from Cork City, has directed music videos for bands such as Westlife and Keane. Two For the Road won the RTÉ Francis McManus Short Story competition before it was made into a short film with its original title Guinness & Coke.
His short film Two For The Road is the story of a father and son enjoying their weekend together despite the father, played by Steve Wall, letting the pub derail their time together.
Set in 1990s Ireland, Two For the Road has qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award after winning Best Drama Short at the Oscar-qualifying Galway Film Festival.
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Interview with the Creators of the Animated Oscar-Qualfied Short PIVOT

My guests today are Robyn Campbell and Ana Gusson. Robyn Campbell is an award-winning Canadian screenwriter with a passion for animated content, currently writing for LEGO FRIENDS produced by The LEGO Group.
Robyn creates characters and stories that are inclusive, diverse and encourage audiences to be themselves, even when it's difficult.
Ana Gusson is an award-winning director and an accomplished 2D Animator based in Vancouver.
She has worked as an animator in productions like MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE, Netflix’s ARCHIBALDS NEXT BIG THING and Dreamworks’ TROLLSTOPIA. Most recently, Ana directed PIVOT an award-winning short film that is on its festival run with great success.
 They are here today to talk about their wonderful animated short film, PIVOT. Let’s welcome Ana Gusson and Robyn Campbell to the show.
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Interview with Director Liam LoPinto - Oscar-Qualified Animated Live Action Short THE OLD YOUNG CROW

Filmmaker and animator Liam LoPinto is a first generation Iranian-American and his work focuses on diaspora, refugees, immigrants, and dissidents.
He graduated from NYU Tisch's UGFTV program in 2017. He also studied at Waseda University in Tokyo and attended CalArts' Character Animation program from 2017-2021.
His past film French Fly was selected for CAA Moebius' Showcase. His documentary “Karam Camera" was made in partnership with Karam Foundation focusing on empowering young Syrian refugees.
Through the help of his old sketchbook, Liam LoPinto’s current short film, THE OLD YOUNG CROW, tells the story of a little Iranian boy, now an old man, reflecting on his time in Tokyo as a boy.
After 6 years in the making with the help of his family and having won Best of Festival at Palm Springs International ShortFest, Special Jury Recognition Award at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, as well as 5 other festival awards thus far, his short film has qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award. 
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Interview with Film Director Hugo Becker - Oscar-Qualified Short MUKBANGER

Director Hugo Becker’s OSCAR-qualifying and incredibly terrifying short MUKBANGER takes being an influencer to an uncomfortable edge. We follow social media phenomenon Mika on his journey to becoming the next best thing in the world of mukbangs.
As of today, Hugo has starred in 20 feature films, among them THE LAST JOURNEY with Jean Reno, or the historical epic movie VICTORY OR DEATH. And in various international series, acting in French, English or Spanish, such as: BARAN NOIR for Canal+, OSMOSIS for Netflix, or in the upcoming THE NEW LOOK for AppleTV+ alongside Juliette Binoche, Ben Mendelsohn and John Malkovich.
Hugo has also directed several short films, all of which have won awards at festivals and been broadcasted on television.
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