Today we are joined by director Rick Korn to discuss his documentary film A FATHER’S PROMISE The film, produced by Sheryl Crow, tells the story of professional musician Mark Barden whose life changed instantly when his son Daniel was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary. After the loss of his son, Mark lost all interest in music and vowed to do everything in his power to help prevent gun violence so that no one else must go through what he and his family went through. The film follows Mark as he turned his tragedy into activism and in doing so rediscovered his lost passion for music. The documen ..read more

Today we are joined by AHSOKA DP Eric Steelberg.  AHSOKA is a television miniseries created and written by Dave Filoni for Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise and a spin-off from the series The Mandalorian, taking place in the same timeframe as that series and its other interconnected spin-offs after the events of Return of the Jedi, while also serving as a continuation of the animated series Star Wars Rebels. The series follows Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to the galaxy following the fall of the Empire. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp ..read more

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by Chris Gore to discuss Film Threats 2023 AWARD THIS! award show.  Film Threat’s Award This!  is an independent film industry staple celebrating the best in independent cinema. In its fifth year, with a live in-person event on Sunday, December 10th at the Frida Cinema, the 2023 AWARD THIS! Promises to be one of the most exciting ..read more

Gísli Darri Halldórsson’s animated short film YES-PEOPLE shares a story about an eclectic mix of people finding a way to cope with life’s daily struggles. After premiering at the Minimalen Short Film Festival in Norway, the film went on to win numerous awards and has just been Oscar® Nominated for the 93rd Academy Awards® in the Animated Short Film category. You can watch the film on the New Yorker's site  To purchase Following Films merch check out our Tee-Public site --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https ..read more

Make|SHIFT is a documentary film by WP Engine exploring the art and science behind the advertising industry's 20+ year evolution. Hear from a range of industry leaders from developers to designers to creative directors to founders at some of the most innovative agencies in the world, both small and large, digital and traditional. The film takes an inside look at how these makers and agencies have shifted and re-shifted their skillsets, creativity, and businesses, as new creative technologies emerged, declined, and were replaced by the next technology in an endless cycle of ..read more

Today I chat with Elza Kephart about her Shudder original film Slaxx. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support ..read more

Today I chat with Sophia Nahli Allison about her Oscar nominated short documentary film A LOVE SONG FOR LATASHA. The film is currently streaming on Netflix. A reimagined narrative of Latasha Harlins through intimate memories shared by her cousin and best friend. The injustice surrounding the shooting death of 15-year-old Latasha Harlins at a South Central Los Angeles store became a flashpoint for the city’s 1992 civil uprising.  As the Black community expressed its profound pain in the streets, Latasha’s friends and family privately mourned the loss of a vibrant child whose full story was ..read more

Hello! Welcome to the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast! Every week, we explore the creative minds behind the arts. I'm Chris Maynard, your host, and today we have a special guest with us - Art Alexakis from the band Everclear. We're going to discuss their latest release, "Live At The Whisky A Go Go".  Before we jump into the interview, I’d like to take a moment to thank to our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is an independent bookstore that provides a vast range of options for books, movies, music, and more. They strongly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of creative arts. So, if you ..read more

Hi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO DIRECTOR Niels Arden Oplev to discuss his latest film ROSE and after the break I chat with director John Trengove about his film MANODROME ROSE tells the story of two sisters and how their relationship is challenged on a highly anticipated coach bus trip to Paris. The film stars Sofie Gråbøl in a performan ..read more

Today we are joined by directors Cecilia Aldarondo and Sarah Enid Hagey to chat about their work on YOU WERE MY FIRST BOYFRIEND and after the break Tyler MacIntyre joins us to discuss his latest film IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE. Listen… I have a new theme song! Composer Jerry Smith, known for Sorority Babes at The Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama 2 and Puppet Master: Doktor Death was kind enough to provide the show with the track!!! You can find Jerry on Twitter by following @jerryisjustok. In YOU WERE MY FIRST BOYFRIEND filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo sets out on a reflective quest to reconcile and reconnect wi ..read more