Episode description: Filmmakers at War: A Rising Fury Director and Producer Lesya Kalynska and Producer TJ Collins In this episode, we’re speaking with director and producer Lesya Kalynska and producer TJ Collins about their documentary film A Rising Fury, which is receiving global attention for exposing Russia's hidden war techniques in Ukraine that have drastic, worldwide implications.   A Rising Fury was more than nine years in the making. Lesya and co-director Ruslan Batytskyi initially sought to make a film about peaceful revolution in Ukraine; but they ended up f ..read more

On this episode of Cinemascope Milt & Jim talk with Jessie Walsh about the cool programs at SFCC ..read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with a European film industry leader who’s dedicated countless hours to helping filmmakers and others in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale war started in February 2022: Irena Gruca-Rozbicka. We're speaking with Irena about what it's like for filmmakers fighting on the frontlines and other Ukrainian filmmakers, as well as the easy ways that listeners can directly help them as they document the truth and fight for democracy.    Irena has 20+ years in the professional audio-visual production press. Ten years ago, she co-founded an inde ..read more

Sri Mirajkar is an actor, writer and director from Virginia. His short film Mera Daddu (My Grandpa) is winning awards and is in the film festival circuit. It stars Shishir Sharma and has environmental protection themes.    Shishir Sharma is an accomplished actor with many years of experience in film and television. He is known for the Hindi films Raazi and Talvar.    The film Mera Daddu also stars Arya Thakur as Aslam, who plays a very pivotal part in the film.    ..read more

This week we are joined by film professional Robert Dennis, who shares his experiences with various film studios including Lucasfilm and HBO, among other fascinating occupations! Dennis helps us explore the extensive diversity of different production types throughout many levels of film studios.   ..read more

Best-selling author and serendipity researcher Dr. Christian Busch   Groundbreaking serendipity researcher and best-selling author Dr. Christian Busch spent the past 10 years figuring out a science-based approach to creating good luck. He says we’re looking at luck incorrectly. Connect the Dots: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck is the culmination of his decade of research on serendipity, including his study of people who work in film.   In this episode, we dive into how you can change your trajectory for the better by accelerating your good ..read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with writer and director Clarence Fuller, whose latest film, Signs of Love, was the opening night film at the 2022 Brooklyn Film Festival and stars Rosanna Arquette, Dylan Penn, Zoë Bleu Sidel and Hopper Jack Penn. We’re discussing Clarence’s journey as a filmmaker and writing and directing Signs of Love.   Signs of Love takes place in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, a tough neighborhood where cultures mix, but the law of the streets still rules. Frankie, a young man from north Philly who dreams of a better life, struggles to ..read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with pioneering filmmaker Nina Menkes, who’s one of the first women to present a feature film at Sundance and the filmmaker behind documentary BRAINWASHED: Sex-Camera-Power, which premiered at Sundance 2022 and has since screened at other prominent festivals worldwide. BRAINWASHED was released theatrically in October 2022 by Kino Lorber.   Considered a cinematic feminist pioneer and one of America’s foremost independent filmmakers, Nina has shown widely in major international film festivals including multiple premieres at Sundance, Cannes, the Ber ..read more

In this episode, we’re chatting with SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Local President & SAG-AFTRA Actor Marc Comstock about the state of film in New Mexico, how actors and filmmakers can bring their A-games as productions ramp up and some exciting predictions for the end of 2022.   After graduating from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Theater, Marc moved to Seattle where he performed in over forty plays and broke into film, commercial and industrial work. He then spent eight years in Los Angeles, where he booked numerous short films and worked on 100+ episodes as Bill Maher’s stand-in on ..read more

This episode with top stuntman, fight choreographer and action coordinator Daniel Locicero is packed with info on working with fear and adapting to change to do what you love. Trained by legendary Taky Kimura — Bruce Lee’s best friend and one of three people certified by Lee to teach his martial arts — Daniel’s one of Hollywood’s most sought-after action actors and fight choreographers. He’s been nominated for two SAG Awards for his work on Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk and Mission: Impossible — Fallout. He also choreographed the longest fight scene ever shot without a c ..read more