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DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
A BIRD HIT MY WINDOW AND NOW I'M A LESBIAN directed by Carmela Marie Murphy and AJ Dubler
An impromptu bird funeral changes the way Gray views herself and her lesbian identity.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with directors Carmela Marie Murphy and AJ Dubler to chat about their film A BIRD HIT MY WINDOW AND NOW I'M A LESBIAN during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33308220/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkAbout DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing...
2025-06-11
25 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
FROM BUCKINGHAM PALACE screenwritten by Nita Mistry
Jessica Ray finds herself in a desperate situation after her ex-girlfriend leaves her for someone else, leaving her needing a visa sponsor to stay in the United States. Over a coffee with best friend Rachael, Jessica pleads for help, unaware of Rachael's less-than-honest approach to success. Despite this, Rachael's success offers Jessica a way to avoid returning to England, and she decides to follow suit. Unbeknownst to Jessica, the journey to find employment with Rachael's help will lead to comical, absurd, and unexpected situations as she navigates the challenges of her new, fabricated identity....
2025-03-31
20 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
BEACH-O directed by Karen Lawler and Leah Smith
An homage to the campy beach movies of the 1960s, set within a late 90s time capsule, Beach-O is a rockin’ retro romp. This 16mm film follows Greg and Lesley as they enjoy a summer’s day at the beach. After they befriend a gang of local partiers, their day takes an unexpected turn when everyone gets hungry… Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with directors Karen Lawler and Leah Smith to chat about their film BEACH-O during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website: http://www.beach-o.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
2025-03-31
26 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
MAXXIE LAWOW: DRAG SUPER-SHERO directed by Anthony Hand
When drag queens start disappearing, a shy young barista must summon his inner super-shero to rescue them from an ambitious evil drag queen bent on harvesting their magical anti-aging tears.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with director Anthony Hand to chat about his film MAXXIE LAWOW: DRAG SUPER-SHEROduring the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website: https://www.maxxie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxxielawow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxxielawowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyHandAbout DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately...
2025-03-11
19 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
BROAD DAYLIGHT directed by Alex Goldberg and produced by Catia Ojeda
Following a long walk with his energetic but aging mother Beverly, Jeremy must grapple with a harrowing decision.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmakers Alex Goldberg and Catia Ojeda to chat about their film BROAD DAYLIGHT during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Film's Website: https://www.103rdstreetprod.com/broaddaylightWebsite: http://www.103rdstreetprod.com/Website: https://alexgoldberg.net/Website: http://www.catiaojeda.com/IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31203413/IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2588537/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1
2025-03-11
31 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
SOMETIMES I IMAGINE YOUR FUNERAL directed by Vince Dixon
As Max prepares to eulogize his sister Chloe just minutes before her funeral, he wrestles with the anger, frustration, and grief of losing her to an overdose, attempting to understand who Chloe was.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with director Vince Dixon to chat about his film SOMETIMES I IMAGINE YOUR FUNERAL during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website: https://sites.google.com/view/siiyfshortfilmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sometimesiimagineyourfuneral/About DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately support independent film, the Wa...
2025-03-10
27 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
NEXT SHOW IN 90 MINUTES directed by John T. Hill
A routine both natural and unnatural unfolds in the heart of one of America’s most cherished landscapes.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with director John T. Hill to chat about his film NEXT SHOW IN 90 MINUTES during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website: http://www.awesometania.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.t.hill/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExtremesAndBreakdownsAbout DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide...
2025-03-07
45 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
SPELONK: A WORLD UNDONE directed by Desmond Denton
A gritty futuristic film. It is 2044 and the world has run out of fresh water.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with director Desmond Denton to chat about his film SPELONK: A WORLD UNDONE during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website: https://spelonkfilm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directordes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRlUaHYVtidAKM8yQKyFCbAX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/directordesIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5673816/About DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately supp...
2025-03-07
28 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
SIDEWAYS FOR ATTENTION directed by Brady Bryson
After testing positive for HIV, Chloe struggles to deal with her diagnosis, past trauma, and an uncertain future.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with director Brady Bryson to chat about his film SIDEWAYS FOR ATTENTION during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website: https://www.mrweirdbob.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidewaysforattentionfilm/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ60reZ_SpuMWeDQJsf1J8wAbout DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worl...
2025-03-07
30 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
THE SESSIONS directed by Vince Eisenson
In this crime driven, pilot episode, we met a therapy group for murderers where someone is bound to snap.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with director/producer Vince Eisenson and Al Julian the writer/producer to chat about their show THE SESSIONS during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website: https://www.suorastudios.com/work/the-sessionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/suorastudios/X (Twitter): https://x.com/suorastudiosAbout DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately support independent film, the Wa...
2025-02-27
33 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
Cartagène directed by Léa Berbach, Fabien Bernard, Lou Buisson, Paola Couturier, Marine La Villa, Théo Nouare, Marie Pacreau, Abla Saigh
Paul, 30 years old, relives the memories of his childhood spent with his grandfather.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with directors Fabien Bernard and Abla Saigh to chat about their film Cartagène during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cartagene.movie/About DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have sho...
2025-02-27
20 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
HOMEPLANET directed by Andrew Pritzker
Barefoot on a country highway, a Disoriented Man is picked up by Two Local Cops who suspect he may be a space alien.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with director Andrew Pritzker to chat about his film HOMEPLANET during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website: https://www.qikfingerfilms.com/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/qikfingerfilmsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Qikfinger-Films-LLC-140694859435554/About DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 2...
2025-02-27
43 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
ONLY ROUNDUP REMAINS directed by Brian Liu
In central Montana, the Highwood Cattle Roundup has been happening exactly the same way since 1912. As the world changes and modernizes, this proud iconic American culture struggles to preserve its way of life. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with director Brian Liu and producer Andrew Labens to chat about their film ONLY ROUNDUP REMAINS during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlyroundupremains/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlyroundupremainsAbout DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately support independent film, the Washing...
2025-02-16
27 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
PAPER MARRIAGE directed by Jeff Man
Fanny, a Chinese immigrant desperate for a green card, pays Jeff to be her fake husband. They must convince everyone that their love is real.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with director Jeff Man to chat about his film PAPER MARRIAGE during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32133162/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffrey_j_man/About DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25...
2025-02-15
21 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
ON BEYOND FENCES directed by Lara Jacqueline Hartzenbusch, Tom Donohue, Jack Kudas, Wes Smith, Silvia Sonntag
ON BEYOND FENCES takes you inside the Maine State Prison, where efforts to reform the historically brutal institution (the basis for Stephen King’s novella and the feature film, “The Shawshank Redemption”) have dramatically shifted the prison culture, the way “residents” do their time and, ultimately, how they return to their communities.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with directors with Lara Jacqueline Hartzenbusch, Jack Kudas, and Wes Smith to chat about their film ON BEYOND FENCES during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/ThreeFencesInstagram: https://www.instagram...
2025-02-15
27 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
VELO LOVE screenwritten by Nancy Breslin
Two bicycles fall in love while parked outside a café.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with screenwriter Nancy Breslin to chat about her film VELO LOVE during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website: www.nancybreslin.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbres/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velo.love.movie/Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/nancybreslinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nancybreslinBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dcnancy.bsky.socialIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9153301/About DC In...
2025-02-14
23 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
THE OTHER YOU directed by Shoshana Rosenbaum
A writer, wife and mom of three discovers a tiny door in her closet that leads to another version of her life.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with director Shoshana Rosenbaum and the cast and crew to chat about her film THE OTHER YOU during the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website:https://www.shoshanarosenbaum.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theotheryoufilmAbout DC Independent Film ForumWe passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Si...
2025-02-12
36 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
NORTH PUTNAM produced Beth Benedix
A year in the life of a rural Indiana school district and the community it serves. Public education is wracked with challenges that threaten to subsume it but this is primarily a story of hope.Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with producer Beth Benedix to chat about her film NORTH PUTNAM during the 2025DC Independent Film Forum.Show Notes:Website: https://www.thenorthputnamfilm.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@newdayfilmsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_stories_from_north_putnam/About DC Independent Film ForumWe passionatel...
2025-02-11
22 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT directed by Bailey Kobe
Tragedy unfolds at a space launch company, and a botanist’s missives to her friend reveal unraveling secrets and personal conflicts, questioning humanity’s quest for the stars. This story is adapted from the novel of the same name written by Alyson Foster, which was featured in Oprah’s Booklist. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Bailey Kobe to chat about his film God is an Astronaut and Opening Night premiere at the 2025 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Film's Website: https://god-is-an-astronaut.com/ Director's Website Website: https://www.baileykobe.com/ F...
2025-02-07
30 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
NO RIGHT WAY directed by Chelsea Bo
Georgie, a brazen tween, is thrust into the guardianship of her half-sister Harper whose attempts to parent only lead to exposing their paralleled childhood wounds. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Chelsea Bo to chat about her film NO RIGHT WAY during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://www.paxeros.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norightwayfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norightwaymovie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chel.sea.bo/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/paxeros About DC Independent Film...
2024-04-03
29 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
THE BEAR IN THE SHOWER directed by Tom Schroeder
Trapped in a shower in Amsterdam for six hours. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Tom Schroeder to chat about his film THE BEAR IN THE SHOWER during DCIFF 2024. THE BEAR IN THE SHOWER won Best Animated Short Film at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://www.einausanimation.com/ About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the indepen...
2024-04-03
27 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
GOLDEN SHOPPING ARCADE directed by Francesco & Neri Ricci Lotteringi
A lonely hospital employee trying to reclaim control over his life discovers the forbidden "Golden Shopping Arcade" and embarks on a path that surpasses his darkest expectations. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmakers Francesco Ricci Lotteringi and Neri Ricci Lotteringi to chat about their film GOLDEN SHOPPING ARCADE during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://www.goldenshoppingarcade.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenshoppingarcade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skino_ricci/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nericci/ About DC Independent Film Fo...
2024-04-03
23 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
THE THIRD DEFECTOR directed by John Gray
What seems like a simple assignment for a spy to keep tabs on an Iranian defector becomes a more complicated game of cat and mouse in the streets of Paris. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker John Gray to chat about his film THE THIRD DEFECTOR during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://www.johngrayofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/bayrdge X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JThomasGray Film Courage: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLez8jOvskc-NkjtC1AYlNSTaRo8ITqdd9 About D...
2024-04-02
22 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
VASECTOMY directed by King Bach
King Bach is a comedian, actor, and one of the most influential content creators on the Internet. Aside from entertaining through film, television, and social media, Bach started debuted his hilarious style of stand-up comedy in 2010. In 2018, he headlined his first cross country stand up tour and followed it with the Laugh Now Laugh Later Tour in 2022. Named one of the Top Influencers by Forbes and Time Magazine with multiple awards for his comedy, Bach has captured audiences all over the world and continues to be a rising star in the entertainment industry. Podcast...
2024-04-02
14 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
MORE THAN BROTHERS directed by Andrea von Siebenthal
The personal sacrifices of two Green Berets in a race against time to save the Afghans who kept them safe during their deployments and whose lives have been completely uprooted since the chaotic withdrawal. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Andrea von Siebenthal to chat about her film MORE THAN BROTHERS during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://morethanbrothersfilm.com/ Website: https://www.1208foundation.org/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/morethanbrothersfilm Instagram: http://instagram.com/morethanbrothersfilm About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately s...
2024-04-01
26 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
SPELLBOUND directed by Robin Rippmann
James’ dull daily routine is disrupted by a strange apparition that begins to haunt him in his waking moments and dreams alike. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Robin Rippmann to chat about his film SPELLBOUND during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/robinrippmann Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrippmann/ About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurtu...
2024-03-28
16 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
LITTLE SAHARA directed by Emilio Martí
Those who do not know the Sahara think that in the desert there is only sand. But here there are children, who play and draw and make movies, and who would like not to have to think about war. In Western Sahara, thousands of Sahrawi refugees live in exile. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Emilio Martí to chat about his film LITTLE SAHARA during DCIFF 2024. LITTLE SAHARA won Best International Film at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://emiliomarti.com/ Facebook: https://ww...
2024-03-26
26 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
DRAGONFLY directed by Julia Morizawa
A young girl learns of her mother’s survival of the Tokyo Firebombing on March 9-10, 1945 through the eyes of her brother’s spirit. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Julia Morizawa to chat about his film DRAGONFLY during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://www.juliamorizawa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliamorizawa X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/juliamorizawa About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and f...
2024-03-26
23 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
POST INFEST directed by Justin Van Voorhis
Two friends try to find love during a murder hornet infestation. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Justin Van Voorhis to chat about his film POST INFEST during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Slate-Yourself-Justin-Van-Voorhis/dp/B08NC3XJJM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvanvoorhis88 About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and...
2024-03-25
23 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
COLD directed by Kim Machado
When Rosamund interviews famous DC philanthropist, Jasper, for her blog, she discovers the cost is more than what she bargained for. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Kim Machado to chat about her film COLD during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimlikesthis About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the indep...
2024-03-25
17 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
THE WOMAN FROM HAMBURG directed by Michael Masarof
A Jewish woman takes shelter in the closet of a Polish couple in 1943. A child is soon born and their lives are irrevocably changed. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Michael Masarof to chat about his film THE WOMAN FROM HAMBURG during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: http://www.michaelmasarof.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjmasarof/ About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for o...
2024-03-25
25 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
INVOLUNTARY directed by Dana White & Chris Knoblock
Carlton, a man in his 70s suffering from Dementia, is moved from a nursing home in the middle of the night. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmakers Dana White and Chris Knoblock to discuss their film INVOLUNTARY during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://www.chrisdanafilms.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.dana.films Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdanafilms/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ChrisDanaFilms About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support independent f...
2024-03-25
22 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
WOLFPACK directed by Cédric Peyster
In a not too distant future, the youth have decided to get back at the older generations and start hunting them at night. Matthieu, 50 years old, will have to survive the pack that is chasing him. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmakersCédric Peyster and Sipan Awanis to chat about their film WOLFPACK during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30695631/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedpstr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skreemer/ About DC Independent Film F...
2024-03-25
42 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
NO INK (The Magic Shoe) directed by Florian Guillaume
While sailing away on its umbrella boat, the Magic Shoe gets swallowed by the unpredictable tide of Venice! Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Florian Guillaume to chat about his film NO INK during DCIFF 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florian_jtg/ About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in...
2024-03-21
27 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
BARELY BREATHING written by Neal Reddy
After an awkward accident, Sai is guilted into moving back in with his father, forcing them to bridge the chasm left by the death of Sai's mother years prior. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Neal Reddy to chat about his film BARELY BREATHING during DCIFF 2024. BARELY BREATHING won Best Narrative Short at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neallovesyou/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_derekevans/ About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support...
2024-03-21
25 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
1001CUTS directed by Sarah Temkin
The daughters of Title IX encounter pervasive gender-based stereotypes and discrimination that persist within the high stakes professional world of surgery - a workplace designed for and and still controlled by men. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Sarah Temkin to chat about her film 1001CUTS during DCIFF 2024. 1001CUTS won Best Documentary Short at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://www.1001cuts.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001cuts_film/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/1001cuts About DC Independent Film Forum We...
2024-03-21
14 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
BLACK SILK directed by Patrick Michael
A young, meek Black boy is thrust into darkness when a violent revelation from his estranged father sets him on a course of self-discovery, forcing him to confront family, identity, and forgiveness. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Patrick Michael to chat about his film BLACK SILK during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://peacelovedope.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pld_films/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abeautifulgiant/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/abeautifulgiant About DC Independe...
2024-03-15
13 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
MUSIC FOR A WHILE directed by Kelvin Phillips
As he wandered through the bustling streets of New York City, a lone figure's desolation was interrupted by the serenade of a saxophonist's solo. He answered its call and transformed the urban scene into a beautiful street performance... if only for a while. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Kelvin Phillips to chat about his film MUSIC FOR A WHILE during DCIFF 2024. MUSIC FOR AWHILE won Best Narrative Short at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://www.bridgingstories.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridging...
2024-03-11
18 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
FEAST YOUR EARS directed by Jay Schlossberg
Dive into the vibrant past of '60s, '70s, and '80s America with FEAST YOUR EARS, a captivating documentary on the golden era of progressive FM radio. The film features interviews with musicians, deejays, and fans who talk about how music served as a powerful voice during a time of social, cultural, and political change. The documentary explores WHFS, a station near Washington, DC, which became a cultural epicenter. It's a captivating glimpse into a vibrant past. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Jay Schlossberg to chat about his film...
2024-03-11
36 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
THE SESSION: directed by Andrew Schwarz
Jane receives a call from a strange clairvoyant who claims to have contacted Jane's deceased mother. In THE SESSION, directed by Andrew Schwarz, is about a young woman being approached by a medium to participate in a session to contact her mother. Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Andrew to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023. Show Notes: IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13597504/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewzschwarz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSessionMovie About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately s...
2023-10-30
27 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
CLONE directed by Ryan M. Kennedy
After 30 years together, Alex suddenly elects to emancipate his clone, Richie, but his closest friends begin to question his true intentions. CLONE, directed by Ryan M. Kennedy, shares his perspective on cloning and details from behind the scenes of making the short, suspenseful film. Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Ryan to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023. Check out the BONUS CHILLS & THRILLS Q&A podcast episode at the end to listen to the conversation with horror and suspense filmmakers behind the scenes at the 2023 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes:
2023-10-27
23 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
RINGWORMS directed by William Lee
After discovering her boyfriend’s plan to propose, a young girl undergoes a crisis of commitment which attracts the attention of a sinister local cult. RINGWORMS, directed by William Lee, shares some tales from the set of his award-winning short. Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Will to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023. Show Notes: IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21085418/ Website: https://willleefilms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_willlee_/ Website: https://willleefilms.com/ About DC Independent Film Forum We p...
2023-10-26
21 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
THE SMOKE MASTER directed by Andre Sigwalt & Augusto Soares
Two brothers, Gabriel and Daniel, and a fistful of friends face the Chinese mafia and have to end the Three Generations of Revenge. To survive, one of the brothers must learn the Smoke Style secrets, a little-known controversial martial art taught by The Smoke Master and his unique Cannabis fighting style - to stand a chance. The Smoke Master, a Brazilian stoned Kung-Fu movie, comes from directors Andre Sigwalt and Augusto Soares in an adventurous tale of self-determination, humor, and lots of smoke! Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with the filmmakers to chat about their film...
2023-08-11
21 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
JACK HAS A PLAN directed by Bradley Berman
When Jack, a man with a terminal brain tumor for 25 years, decides to end his life, his family and friends struggle to accept his decision. JACK HAS A PLAN, directed by Bradley Berman, is a story filled with hope, humor, and self-determination as Jack’s best friend documents his three-year quest to die a happy man. Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Bradley to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023. JACK HAS A PLAN won Best of Fest at the 2023 DC Independent Film Forum. Show Notes: Website: https://jackdocumentary.com Fa...
2023-07-12
28 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
DIVINE INSTINCT directed by James (Jim) Gossard
Do you have a humble mind and are searching for meaning? This documentary will make you ache for something better for your own living soul and reminds us that art may be humanity's truest legacy. DIVINE INSTINCT, directed by James (Jim) Gossard of Goshawk Productions, explores the metaphysical human experience through the art and eyes of sculptor Gary Spinosa. He stepped away from his growing reputation as a sculptor to work seven days a week on his art as a recluse on a farm in Pennsylvania. Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Jim to...
2023-07-05
41 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
Kevin Tran
Filmmaker, Kevin Tran discusses how his film, "The Dark End of the Street" went from in-person film festivals to virtual due to COVID-19 and how it got to be available on Amazon Prime.
2020-12-07
21 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
Philip Noyce
During the 20th DCIFF, our Tara Jabbari spoke with Award winning director, Philip Noyce and recorded some excerpts from his public talk held at the Australian Embassy.
2019-03-15
16 min
DCIFF Film Chat Podcast
Director Pascui Rivas on "Ordinary Gods"
Our own Tara Jabbari spoke with director Pascui Rivas about his documentary on the most promising professional soccer players today, Ordinary Gods. Learn more about the documentary here: http://ordinarygodsfilm.com
2019-02-25
28 min