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EXCLUSIVE: The Legacy of Award-Winning Television Director Steve Binder in His Own Words (Elvis, Diana Ross, Steve Allen & more)

The legendary award-winning producer, director, Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee, Steve Binder.
Steve has written, produced, and directed dozens of television shows and TV specials. It was his creative and visionary talents that ushered in new ways to entertain television audiences across the globe.
Steve Binder was a hidden talent working in the mailroom, until one man placed him in the director’s chair.
And at the time with no experience. But that soon changed, and with each year he was making television as well as music history.
He was influential in creating programming with racially and ethnically diverse casts, and broke the color barrier long before Norman Lear ever did.
The Los Angeles Times called Steve Binder’s first feature film, The T.A.M.I. Show, “the greatest of all rock and roll films.” From there it was Hullabaloo, to the famed Petula Clark TV Special with the ‘touch’ seen around the world.
He directed Diana Ross’ iconic concert in Central Park. Steve Binder is so talented, I believe he cued up the thunderstorm during her first set, that is still talked about today. The man knows how to get an audience’s attention with lighting, and maybe with lightening.
In 1968, lightening struck in the most mysterious of ways. He conceived, directed, and produced ELVIS, The ’68 TV Special for NBC. Elvis fans give sole credit to Steve Binder for saving and resurrecting Elvis’ career beginning on December 3rd, 1968 when 42% of US households tuning in, to watch Elvis regain his magic, and keep the crown as the King of Rock and Roll. 
It is now my honor to welcome a gentleman that can only be described as a legend, an icon, a ground-breaking visionary who made stars into superstars and paved the way for today’s television shows and more.
The incomparable Steve Binder! 
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Director Michael Perez-Lindsey & Writer Rhett Lindsey discuss their Phenomenal short film WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN?

My guests today are Michael Perez-Lindsey and Rhett Lindsey about their new short film WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN.
Michael Perez-Lindsey's journey in the film industry began at the young age of 16 with an internship at Raleigh Studios Manhattan Beach (now MBS Studios), where he worked on productions such as THE OC and CSI: MIAMI. After earning his BA in Film and Electronic Arts at CSULB, Michael worked on PHANTOM starring Ed Harris.
He has since collaborated with top cinematographers as a DIT on productions like “HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS,” A24’s “THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE,” and popular TV shows including Showtime’s “THE L WORD: GENERATION Q,” “WITH LOVE” on Amazon Prime to name a few.
Rhett Lindsey, known for his role as TJ in the 20th Century Fox film BIG MOMMA’S: LIKE FATHER LIKE SON, is the founder and CEO of Siimee, a social impact tech company dedicated to reducing bias in recruiting and hiring. His work has been highlighted in The Washington Post, CNBC, and CBS News This Morning. Passionate about storytelling, Rhett will be pursuing his Master's in Creative Writing and Literature at Harvard’s Extension School in the Fall of 2024.
Ladies and gentlemen, this powerful drama delves into themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring impact of unresolved conflicts. It explores the complexities of male friendship and the courage required to face uncomfortable truths. As Max and Paul confront their past, they must also confront who they have become, and in doing so, they uncover the transformative power of honesty and reconciliation.
The brilliance of this film is in the story and in the dialogue. Award winning performances from each of the main characters. You will walk away remembering some of the lines in this film, and when you do, those words are going to penetrate your heart and your soul.
More importantly, when you see this film, you will be left changed for the better. You may have a hidden heaviness in your own life, and now you’ll see how forgiveness will care that heaviness away.
And that ladies and gentlemen, is what pure unadulterated cinema is all about. I can see this short film WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN as a major contender this award season.
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Writer/Director Wendi Tang discusses Her Unique Short Film FISHTANK: Interview & Film Breakdown

Writer/director Wendi Tang's work focuses on character-driven stories that explore various corners of female narratives.
Her short films have been selected by numerous Oscar-qualifying film festivals worldwide, including Flicker's Rhode Island International Film Festival, the Norwegian Short Film Festival, deadCenter Film Festival, HollyShorts, and more.  She is a 2022 NYC Women’s Fund winner and a BAFTA Connect Member. She’s currently developing her first feature film.
Wendi Tang’s stunning new short FISHTANK follows Jules, portrayed by actress Tiffany Chu, a Chinese American woman, who has been sober for a year, but can’t stop vomiting goldfish. Things take an unexpected turn when she suddenly meets a fish enthusiast. This surreal drama combines traditional narrative with experimental elements to challenge audiences’ understanding of the norms ingrained in society. 
FISHTANK is the Tribeca Women Filmmaker’s Program Winner, the Film Pipeline Short Script Competition Winner in 2022. The film will screen at the upcoming Oscar-qualifying Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival and HollyShorts Film Festival.
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SCARS UNSEEN: Film Documentary that is Changing the Conversation Around Domestic Violence - The interview

My guest today is filmmaker Meredith Yinger along with her new documentary film SCARS UNSEEN. 
This film is a collaborative effort co-created and co-executive produced by Meredith along with cinematographer Natalie Perez and features interviews from survivors Maha Bodhi, Adrienne RoWon and Trish Steele, offering a poignant and empowering narrative that sheds light on the unseen scars of domestic violence.
Scars Unseen is an inspiring documentary highlights each individual’s experience involving domestic violence, focusing not on the grim details of their trauma, but rather on the tools and techniques that helped them to persevere on their healing journey.
Again, SCARS UNSEEN aims to illuminate the power of healing, de-stigmatize victimhood, and encourage open communication about the causes, treatment, and prevention of abuse. This documentary focuses on the resiliency of three phenomenal women and encourages us all to be more trauma informed. Scars Unseen is changing the conversation around domestic violence.
If you a victim of domestic violence right now, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233. As Trish Steele stated in the film, there is always a way out.
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Filmmaker Amy Nicholson’s newest film documentary, HAPPY CAMPERS: Americana at its Best

Amy Nicholson film projects often explore the essence of Americana with a humorous eye and a warm respect for her subjects.
Amy’s previous documentary, a short titled Pickle, won multiple audience awards, was selected for The New York Times’ Op Docs, and was featured on the Criterion Collection alongside Errol Morris’ Gates of Heaven.
Amy has also produced and directed several features. Zipper: Coney Island’s Last Wild Ride won the Special Jury Prize at DOCNYC and was held over twice at the IFC Center.
Amy Nicholson’s newest film documentary, HAPPY CAMPERS. Chronicles the final days of a working-class summer colony in a scrappy trailer park that just happens to hold the secret to a rich life.
In a waterfront campground off the coast of Virginia, residents spend their summers living spitting distance apart in rust-bitten RVs. They chuckle about the modest rent they pay for a million-dollar location, but what makes them the luckiest people in the world is more than just stunning sunsets, it’s the community they’ve created.
Beneath cliched trailer park stereotypes lies an unlikely utopia where all are welcome. Neighbors help each other out, and share everything from power tools to simple pleasures. 
When their affordable paradise is sold to developers, the residents brace for eviction and the loss of friendships that span generations. They hold tight to their final days in the sun. The well-heeled crowd that takes their place will never be as wealthy.
This documentary is a must see for more reasons than just seeing people lose their homesteads on the coast of Virginia. This film will show you what’s really important in life, and it’s the relationships we form and bond with in person, not on social media.
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Film Director Adam J. Graves: Interview & Film Breakdown of his short film ANUJA

Writer/director Adam J. Graves is a philosopher-turned-filmmaker, who holds a B.A. in South Asian studies and a Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Religion from the University of Pennsylvania.
Adam has lived extensively in India, where he studied Sanskrit at the Ba-nair-as Hindu University, conducted grant-supported research, and volunteered with several youth-focused non-profits.
He is a professor of philosophy at MSU Denver, where he teaches film & philosophy, and directs Dphi, a center for philosophy, film, literature, and the arts.
Adam wrote, directed and produced the award winning short film Cycle Vé-ree-teé in 2021 and produced and edited the documentary short The Other Side of the Sun in 2024. 
Adam is here to discuss his newest short film, ANUJA. Where a precocious nine-year-old who works in a back-alley garment factory is suddenly offered a rare chance to attend boarding school, she faces a choice that will determine the fate of her future and her family.
ANUJA is a short narrative film that was created with the help of the Salaam Baylack Trust, a non-profit organization that provides food, shelter, and education to thousands of street and working children. The character Anuja is played by Sajda Pathan, who lives at a Salaam Baylack residential center that provides a home for girls rescued from the streets of Delhi. #anuja #shortfilm #adamjgraves #hollyshorts #filmmaker #filmdirector #filmproducer #filmwriting #screenwriter #cinema #cinematic #cinematography #bollywood #hollywood #india #garmentfactory

Writer/Director Danielle Baynes: Powerful Short Film THE DOG starring Kate Walsh - Interview and Film Breakdown

Danielle Baynes, an award-winning actor, writer and director based in Australia. With a passion for performance-driven narratives, Danielle’s work often explores coming-of-age, connection and identity.
Danielle was nominated for an Australian Writers’ Guild Award and Australian Directors' Guild Award for her debut short film, COLD HEARTS. Co-written and co-directed with Yolanda Ramke, COLD HEARTS won Best Narrative Short and Exceptional Emerging Artist awards at the Hollywood Film Festival.
Her second short film, COMMENTS, won the Audience Award at Freshflix Film Festival 2022 and was launched as a social impact campaign in support of the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. It is now used in schools around the world as a education tool on the impact of cyberbullying.
Danielle debuts her fourth short film, THE DOG, starring Kate Walsh of GREY’S ANATOMY & EMILY IN PARIS, which we discuss in-depth in this interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, you need to keep your eye on Danielle Baynes’ short film THE DOG. This is going to a major contender in every film festival it goes too. It deserves a run this Oscar season. When you get a chance to see, it’ll be the most emotional 11 minutes you’ll live.
Over the course of one night at a 24-hour clinic, struggling veterinarian Claire contends with the pressures of her shift and a persistent inner turmoil. Mental illness and suicide are subjects we cannot take lightly. Millions around the world are dealing with things we can’t define, but we must use our senses of seeing, hearing, maybe learning how to read the room in some cases to see who could be suffering silently.
Learn to listen, learn and love. I call them the three L’s because just doing those things will have a profound effect upon those suffering the unimaginable emotional toll of mental illness.
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Film Director Ben Verrall: Short Film SHOUTING AT THE SEA - Interview and Film Breakdown

Writer/director Benjamin Verrall has always been drawn to the power and mystery of the sea - a theme that resonates in his newest short film SHOUTING AT THE SEA.
Benjamin has carved out a successful career in the media industry. His journey led him to establish Toffee Hammer, a creative agency and production company that has gained recognition for its innovative storytelling and collaborative spirit. 
Ladies and gentlemen, Benjamin Verrall’s newest film, a beautiful short called SHOUTING AT THE SEA is about two friends Joe and Katherine reconnecting after years apart. They spend the day in the teenage haunts of the seaside town where they grew up. Together they confront the past, share who they've become, and finally conclude the conversation that had torn them apart. Witness to this human drama, the sea (voiced by Daisy Haggard) remains indifferent, yet its waves narrate a tale of memory, belonging, and vulnerability.
SHOUTING AT THE SEA is a beautiful film from the storytelling, narration, the acting of Harry Michell and Maddie Rice to the wonderful cinematography. When you get the opportunity to see it, please do so. It’s truly wonderful.
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Film Director Andrew Hyatt Talks the movie SIGHT & Scared Art House Genre

Andrew Hyatt, the award-winning writer/director of the historical drama and multi-award winner, Paul, Apostle of Christ, starring Jim Caviezel and James Faulkner. Andrew also co-wrote and directed The Blind, the true story of the Robertson family long before their Duck Dynasty fame, which was released in 2023.
He has been credited with paving the way towards a new genre of films termed “sacred art house.” Andrew's passion is in the creation of content that is deeply personal, seeking to tell stories that delve deeper into the drama of the human condition. Exploring good and evil, truth and beauty.
We’re here to talk about his newest film, SIGHT, starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen. SIGHT follows the inspiring true story of Ming Wang, an impoverished Chinese prodigy who flees Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. Drawing upon the grit and determination he gained from a turbulent cultural uprising in his youth, Dr. Ming Wang sets out to restore the sight of a blind orphan, while confronting his past.
Ladies and gentlemen, the must see film SIGHT, starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen is the story of Dr. Ming Wang’s journey of the Cultural Revolution in China to losing years of education, then through his hard work and tenacity, and a miracle from God. He attended and graduated with a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a doctorate degree at MIT in Laser Physics.
The film SIGHT, will inspire you and hopefully teach you that there is more to life than what you see, the past makes the present possible. And we can learn by putting the needs of others above our own and when we do that, miracle happen. #sightmovie #scaredarthouse #film #inspirational #visioncare #cinema #cinematography #cinemanews #angelstudios #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #drmingwang #havard #lasix #gregkinnear

Writer/Director Antonina Kerguelen Roman discusses her short film SALSA!

Antonina Kerguelén Román, a writer and director originally from Colombia. She is currently the Creative Producer at AG Studios Colombia, where she works in the development and production of original international series and films.
Her new short film SALSA! Is set in Colombia, and tells the story of Margarita, a free-spirited woman in search of her identity when her path crosses with Liana’s, a deaf tourist, at a late-night salsa party.
The film stars Saray Nohemi as Margarita, who is also known for FLORES DEL OTRO PATIO which premiered at SXSW in 2023, and Isabelle Troup, a deaf Colombian-American first-time actress who had just completed a bike tour around the US raising funds for a deaf organization.
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