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Neil McCoy-Ward 🚨 Japan Triggers Emergency Bond Market CRISIS (Global Economy On The BRINK) 🔥💰 Get My Stock Market GROWTH Plan (FREE): https://www.neilmccoyward.com/webinar Show more 🪙 Download My FREE Gold & Silver Guide (FREE): https://www.neilmccoyward.com/goldguide 🧠 How to Get to The Heart of The Financial & Economic News in Under 15 Minutes Per Week: http://bit.ly/46d2hQN 🔥 Get My Stock Picks: https://bit.ly/418KIzg 💰 My Courses: https://nmwfinance.teachable.com 🏆 This is where to Trade Gold & Silver Globally: https://bit.ly/3kbgO61 Download My FREE Gold & Silver Guide Here: https://www.neilmccoyward.com/goldguide In this urgent u...

2026-01-2914 min

Bond on Cinema Oscar Shortlisted Best Animated Short THE SHYNESS OF TREES with Director/Animator Sofiia ChuikovskaSofiia Chui-kov-ska, an Ukrainian artist based in Paris, France. She is one of seven directors of the Oscar Shortlisted animated short film THE SHYNESS OF TREES. The short film won a Student Academy Award in the Animation category of the 52nd Student Academy Awards, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Sofiia was involved in a bit of everything in the project but mainly character animation and compositing. She works as a freelance animator and is developing a short animated film on the side. Their Oscar Shortlisted animated short film THE...

2026-01-1026 min

Bond on Cinema Oscar-Qualified Short About the Cost of Being DifferentDAVID TELLES - FREYR Short Film My guest today is David Telles, a Chicano filmmaker from Oakland, California, began his career in documentary film and music videos, mediums that continue to inform his narrative work. He believes stories can serve as medicine, offering audiences new ways of seeing the world. With Freyr, David delivers a daring and emotionally charged debut that underscores the transformative power of storytelling. As an Oscar-qualified film, Freyr stands as both a celebration of artistic vision and a testament to the opportunities fostered by Indeed Rising Voices, now in its fifth...

2025-12-0654 min

Bond on Cinema THE BOY WITH WHITE SKIN: This Real Ritual Inspired an Oscar Film—But He Was Never Allowed to Film ItMy guest today is acclaimed filmmaker Simon Panay as he unveils The Boy with White Skin, an evocative and haunting short film that weaves a powerful narrative exploring the collision between ancient tradition and modernity deep within the gold mines of West Africa. This OSCAR-qualified live action short offers a rare and intimate glimpse into a little-known world where myth, sacrifice, and hope are deeply intertwined. With breathtaking cinematography and haunting performances, The Boy with White Skin invites audiences on a mesmerizing journey thro Ladies and gentlemen, The Boy with White Skin follows t...

2025-12-0644 min

Bond on Cinema Oscar-Qualified Short EM & SELMA GO GRIFFIN HUNTING: Four Years in the Making and It Does not Disappoint!Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting is a Depression Era coming-of-age fable, set in an alternate 1930s where there exists a long-standing cultural paradigm that mothers take their adolescent daughters on a sacred rite-of-passage hunt to slay a mythical beast under maternal supervision. From start of pre-production to the film’s premiere at Sundance 2025 (as one of just 21 US Narrative Shorts Films) was a painstaking four-plus year journey that enlisted a hand-picked team of international VFX artists whose collective filmographies span Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, LOTR and Avatar universes. These talented artists worked on weekends and...

2025-11-291h 17

Bond on Cinema Oscar-Qualified SHORT BEYOND SILENCE: Two women of different generations share similar traumaLadies and gentlemen, Marnie Blok’s Oscar-qualified short BEYOND SILENCE is emotionally powerful and that’s not a strong enough description of her film. Beyond Silence stars Henrianne Jansen, a deaf actress making her breathtaking screen debut. The film tells the story of two women — one who has remained voiceless for over three decades, and another just beginning to reclaim her voice — offering a visceral exploration of generational trauma, resilience, and the act of speaking truth after years of silence. With its authentic portrayal of deaf experience and its resonance with movements like #MeToo, Beyond Silence h...

2025-11-2954 min

Bond on Cinema A BEAR REMEMBERS: An Old Woman Sparks Memories of a Bear that Roamed the Hills during her ChildhoodMy guest today is part of the acclaimed directing duo, Zhang & Knight, Linden Feng and the Oscar-qualified short film A BEAR REMEMBERS. Their film won the Canal+ Prize and Best European Film at Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, and the Jury Prize for Drama at Aspen Shortsfest. The film has since appeared at major international festivals including Telluride, Hollyshorts, and Bolton International Film Festival. Blending lyrical visual storytelling with deep cultural resonance, A Bear Remembers is a haunting meditation on generational memory, myth, and the quiet, invisible forces that linger in the spaces between. A...

2025-11-2951 min

Bond on Cinema Tom Koch's Oscar-Qualified Short Film About Memory & an Endearing LoveMy guest today is filmmaker and actor Tom Koch. Raised between the South of France and London, Tom Koch turned childhood struggles with asthma into a creative drive that ultimately led him to New York, where he founded Mes Films en Couleur, a production company dedicated to telling true stories with a twist. His Oscar-qualified short film OLIVE, starring Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress Lesley Ann Warren, is making waves on the festival circuit that examines the fragility of memory and the enduring power of love through the disorienting lens of Alzheimer’s. OLIVE has already ga...

2025-11-2858 min

Bond on Cinema How Greenlandic Filmmaker Christoffer R. Stenbakken Created an Oscar-Qualified Short THE THIEFMy guest today is Christopher Stenbocken, a talented film director whose Oscar-qualified short film, 'The Thief,' is making waves. His journey from East Greenland to Copenhagen, beautifully captured in a travel documentary, showcases his unique approach to filmmaking. This insightful discussion explores his creative process and the impact of his Greenlandic roots on his projects, highlighting the meticulous cinematography and dedication to film production. His short, THE THIEF was selected for the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in the Generation Kplus competition, where it electrified audiences with its fresh voice and raw emotional immediacy. W...

2025-11-2838 min

Bond on Cinema Hedda Mjøen's MERCY: The Moral Dilemma Nobody Wants to FaceMy guest today is Hedda Mjøen, a writer and director from Oslo, Norway. She is known for confronting controversial and ethically charged subjects in her work, from racism and religion to sexual violence and mental illness. With her Oscar-qualified short MERCY, she does not offer easy answers but instead challenges audiences to step into Guro’s shoes, leaving them with lingering questions about instinct, conscience, and moral uncertainty. That is the piercing question at the heart of MERCY. The film premiered at the 48th Norwegian Short Film Festival, where it won the Oscar-qualifying Best Nor...

2025-11-2844 min

Bond on Cinema Merced Elizondo's THE MOURNING OF: Grieving the Tragic Loss of Her Mother by Attending the Funerals of StrangersMexican-American filmmaker Merced Elizondo is based in Texas and his work focuses on intimate, character-driven narratives. He is a Ryan Murphy Half Initiative Directing Fellow and recipient of the NewNarratives Filmmaker Grant through NewFilmmakers LA and Warner Bros,. Discovery. His previous film, Manos de Oro, screened at Oscar-qualifying festivals including HollyShorts, LA Shorts International, and LALIFF, and won Best Short Film at Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today. His newest short, the award-winning short film The Mourning Of has officially qualified for the 2026 Academy Awards, marking a milestone in its remarkable journey through international film festivals. T...

2025-11-2637 min

Bond on Cinema Oscar-Qualified Animated Short TWO SHIPS: Interview with McKinley & Mackenzie BensonMy guests today are McKinley and Mackenzie Benson, and their Oscar-qualified animated short film TWO SHIPS. McKinley Benson is a filmmaker and alumnus of the Savannah College of Art and Design, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film and Television. He is a director, producer, and writer responsible for dozens of narrative shorts, television pilots, and documentaries, screening at Oscar-qualifying festivals around the world and garnering three Emmy awards. In 2017, McKinley co-founded the independent production studio Room 330, dedicated to high-quality, storyteller-driven projects. Over the course of his career, he h...

2025-11-2550 min

Bond on Cinema Actor Yoshi Barrigas Discusses the Mockumentary REMI MILLIGAN: LOST DIRECTORYoshi Barrigas is an American actor and musician recognized for his work in television and film. He gained international attention for his portrayal of Philip the Apostle in the globally acclaimed series The Chosen. Yoshi made his Hollywood debut on The Big Bang Theory and has appeared in Criminal Minds, Six, and played the lead role in the feature film Forty-Seven Days with Jesus (2024). He has worked alongside industry veterans including Brad Pitt and Walton Goggins. Going by the name YŌSH, Barrigas writes, produces and performs music, blending cinematic emotion with a di...

2025-11-2435 min

Bond on Cinema MERCENAIRE: An Ex-convict Desperately Tries to find Another Job while Repressing His Inner ViolenceMy guest today is award-winning Quebec filmmaker Pier-Philippe Chevigny and his powerful Oscar-qualified short film Mercenaire. His film Oscar-qualified short MERCENAIRE premiered at Toronto International Film Festival, went on to win the Special Jury Award at the prestigious Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and has already been selected for 74+ festivals and won 13 prestigious awards. MERCENAIRE is about ex-con hired by a pig slaughterhouse through a social re-integration program, and he desperately tries to find another job while repressing his inner violence. Ladies and gentlemen, Mercenaire follows David played by Marc-Andre’-Grondin, a young man...

2025-11-2232 min

Bond on Cinema WALUD: Visually Striking Exploration of Womanhood, Power, and Survival under Extreme PatriarchyMy guests today are Daood AL-Lab-dulaa and Louse Zenker and their Oscar-qualified short film WALUD. Daood Alabdulaa, born in the Syrian desert in 1994, and after fleeing Syria in 2014, he sought asylum in Germany and now studies directing at HFF Munich, focusing on Middle Eastern social issues. Louise Zenker, also born in 1994, grew up in a village in southern Germany. After earning a Master's in Communication Sciences, she began working in German television in 2019. In 2021, she started studying feature film directing at HFF Munich.. Zenker has collaborated with Alabdulaa on both documentary and fiction pr...

2025-11-2252 min

Bond on Cinema Snigdha Kapoor’s HOLY CURSE: Gender identity in a world the demands conformity, instead of acceptanceMy guest today is Snigdha Kapoor, a US-based South Asian filmmaker, is known for centering underrepresented voices and creating work that bridges cultural, generational, and personal divides while exploring gender, sexuality, and societal norms. Her earlier short LOOK LIKE YOU was a ScreenCraft finalist, won the Audience Award at the Asian American International Film Festival, and currently streams on BFI Player. With her newest short, HOLY CURSE, Kapoor cements her reputation as a bold new storyteller whose films spark dialogue around gender, stigma, and the lived experiences of marginalized youth. Ladies and gentlemen, Snigdha Kapoor’s H...

2025-11-2240 min

Bond on Cinema A SISYPHEAN TASK: What Makes This Award-Winning Short Film So Special?George Malcher and Gus Flind-Henry are a London-based directing duo, both 24, who first met while training as actors at drama school. They began writing and directing together for theatre in 2020, before moving into film. As actors, they have worked with the National Theatre, BBC, ITV, and Academy Award-winning Slick Films. Their debut short as directors, A Sisyphean Task, marks the launch of their fast-paced, performance-driven filmmaking style - rooted in authenticity, character, and a deep understanding of storytelling from both sides of the camera. Ladies and gentlemen, the BIFA nominated short film, A Sisyphean Task is a...

2025-11-2250 min

Bond on Cinema Why This Short Film "DON'T BE LATE MYRA" Is Getting Oscar BuzzAFIA NATHANIEL - DON’T BE LATE, MYRA Short Film My guest today is Pakistani-American filmmaker Afia Nathaniel to discuss her Oscar-qualified short, DON’T BE LATE, MYRA. Drawing from her own lived experiences and her perspective as a survivor, Afia transforms trauma into bold, cinematic storytelling that confronts patriarchy and sparks vital dialogue about children’s safety in Pakistan and around the world. With her acclaimed debut feature Dukhtar (Pakistan’s official submission to the 87th Academy Awards), which was groundbreaking work in both Pakistan and Hollywood. But it’s her newest s...

2025-11-2142 min

Bond on Cinema Michael Yuchen Lei's Short MUSHROOM DAD: What Happens When a Chef's Dad Eats PSYCHEDELIC Mushrooms?My guest today is award-winning Chinese-born filmmaker Michael Yuchen Lei. His fiction and non-fiction work has screened at leading festivals including Tribeca, Slamdance, San Sebastian, CPH:DOX, and Palm Springs. Michael is a graduate of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, where he began his career in music as a photographer for Joe Walsh of the Eagles, later photographing artists such as Ringo Starr, the xx, and Outkast. He produced the documentary Echo which went on to win the 2023 Audience Award at Aspen Shortsfest and premiered on The New Yorker. He is currently a 2...

2025-11-2043 min

Bond on Cinema Ross Syner's Oscar-Qualified Short BROTHERS: Truth Divides - Blood BindsMy guest is Ross Syner, an award-winning British film writer/director whose emotionally charged storytelling and cinematic visual style have earned him recognition across the UK and the international film industry. Ross has currently qualified for both BAFTA and BIFA consideration with his latest short film BROTHERS, starring BAFTA-winning actor David Bradley, which is now on an active awards-season run. Ross first gained international attention with his debut short film Francois, a project that gained him accreditation to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, giving him early exposure to the global film industry. He fo...

2025-11-1838 min

Bond on Cinema Pardeep Sahota’s OK/NOTOK short film: Will Our Future Relationships Include In-App Purchases?My guest today is Pardeep Sahota and his newest short film OK/NOTOK. He is a British Asian director, screenwriter and producer. He has cited his obsession with filmmaking beginning at age ten, shooting films on his father's VHS camera. He studied at the University College London, he made short films with the UCL Film Society. Working in commercials he is a three-time Clio award winner and won the Gold - Emerging Artist Award at the British Arrows 2022. His short film series Bleeding Art was Official Selection at Slamdance Film Festival 2020. His newest sh...

2025-11-1844 min

Bond on Cinema Alexander Farah's ONE DAY THIS KID - Hamed contends with fear, desire and shame, in search of a self unknownAlexander Farah is an Afghan-Canadian director and editor, whose work has screened globally at Berlinale, Telluride, and Clermont-Ferrand. His first short film “Sahar” premiered at TIFF in 2014. Notably, he directed the narrative music video for “Meet You At The Light” which won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Choice Awards at SXSW in 2022. Alex also edited the 2024 Canadian Screen Award-winning short film “Motherland” directed by Jasmin Mozaffari. Alex’s recent project “One Day This Kid” premiered at the TIFF in 2024, and won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Short Film at the SXSW in 2025....

2025-11-181h 02

Bond on Cinema Jada George's SHOCKING Dystopian Short Reveals the DARK TRUTHMy guest today is emerging filmmaker  Jada George  making her awarding winning directorial debut with  Where The Children Go To Play, a chilling dystopian short film that forces audiences to question what it means to be “worthy” of survival in a system governed by cold, synthetic judgment. Produced by Twin Pine Production with producing unit Alex Benton, Joshua Montrel, and AP Julian Thedford, the film is set in a sterile, near-future society and follows  Sevyn Thomas  and  Solana Jackson, two young candidates subjected to a brutal psychological selection process. Inside fluorescent-lit chambers, they face synthetic proctors—hyper-intelligent androids designed t...

2025-11-1556 min

Bond on Cinema Andrew Vogel's Newest Feature Film HERMAN: The Darkness Has Come for You - Will the Truth Set Us Free?My guest today is filmmaker and actor Andrew Vogel, and co-founder of VP Independent. In 2023, the company released the action/thriller The Dirty South starring Willa Holland, Shane West, and Dermot Mulroney, which won Best Cinematography at NYC’s Chelsea Film Festival and released worldwide via Cineverse, earning praise from MovieWeb and The New York Times . Andrew’s recent projects include the comedy/thriller Dead Giveaway, winner of “Best Chemistry” at the Philadelphia Film Festival, and his high-concept psychological horror Herman, both set for 2025 release. As an actor, Vogel has appeared in A Walk in th...

2025-11-1542 min

Bond on Cinema The Autism Friendly Film that's CHANGING THE GAME in Hollywood: ONCE MORE, LIKE RAIN MANMy guests today are writer/actress Bella Zoe Martinez and writer/director Sue Ann Pien and their short film ONCE MORE, LIKE RAIN MAN. Ladies and gentlemen, Bella Zoe Martinez put her advocacy into into practice, where in Once More, Like Rain Man, nearly 40% of the cast and crew are neurodivergent or are differently abled, demonstrating accommodations aren't a handicap. After watching this film so many times, Bella has a superpower and it’s writing and acting. She’s a born natural when it comes to everything the film industry has to offer. Sue An...

2025-11-1058 min

Bond on Cinema Giulia Louise Steigerwalt's SEX DIVA feature film: The True Story of Italy's Riccardo Schicchi's agency Diva Futura in 80s and 90sMy guest today is director Giulia Louise Steigerwalt, who made her acting debut in Gabriele Muccino’s film But Forever in My Mind, continuing her career in other films and television series. Among her screenwriting credits are: Husband and Wife, The Champion, An Almost Ordinary Family and many others. In 2019, she won the Nastro d’Argento Award for Best Screenplay for The Champon and Cross and Delight. September, her directorial debut, received several accolades, including the David di Donatello Award for Best New Director. Giulia’s newest feature film, DIVA FUTURA, which will be known...

2025-11-0757 min

Bond on Cinema If You Should Leave Before Me - A Dream-like Quirky Film about Handling Grief on Your OwnMy guests today are filmmakers J. Markus Anderson and Boyd Robert Anderson and their new feature film IF YOU SHOULD LEAVE BEFORE ME. The Andersons are Chumash brothers who grew up in Idaho and moved back to their ancestral lands of southern California for one reason: to make great films. The two have worked together as a writer/director duo on projects of their own for over a decade. From web series like "For The Win" and "Food Quest" to their award winning short film "Limbo". In 2023 the Andersons started their production company Chi...

2025-11-0156 min

Bond on Cinema The Film Documentary DIVIA: War-torn Ukraine, nature faces devastating destruction as Russian forces ravage the landMy guests today are film director Dmytro Hresko and film producers Polina Herman and Glib Lukianets and their beautifully haunting film documentary DIVIA. Since 2021, Dmytro Hresko has created the full-length documentary films "Mountains and heaven in between" about the workers of the ambulance station and the life of the villagers in the mountain village of Kolochava in Transcarpathia, as well as the documentary "King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War", about the life of migrants and their participation in amateur theater in the west of Ukraine. Dmytro Hresko is a Member of U...

2025-11-0139 min

Bond on Cinema Filmmaker Rosie May Bird Smith Discusses her Hilarious Biological Clock Short Film EGG TIMERRosie May Bird Smith, an emerging British comedy director renowned for her distinctive style that seamlessly blends humor with heart. Working across film and commercials and specializing in script writing, film craft and comedy - over the past 5 years she has produced a range of high-profile films for some of the world's largest and most influential brands. Rosie won the Young Directors Award in Cannes 2023 and Best New Director at Creative Circle 2024. Rosie’s new short film, the hilarious dark comedy EGG TIMER has an incredible cast, including Kerry Godliman and Lauren O’Rourke - feat...

2025-10-2741 min

Bond on Cinema Grey's Anatomy's James Pickens, Jr stars in the short film Albert's Flower - Revisiting Childhood MemoriesMy guest today is actor James Pickens, Jr. who many of you know as as Dr. Richard Webber for 22 Seasons on the hit series Grey’s Anatomy. He is a Co-Executive Producer on the series which continues its amazing run winning SAG-AFTRA Screen Actors Guild Awards, multiple People’s Choice Awards, and close to his heart, the NAACP Image Award. James stars in the emotional short film “Albert’s Flower”, a powerfully emotional short film. Ladies and gentlemen, “Albert’s Flower” is an intimate and moving short film, drawn back to his childhood home, a man return...

2025-10-2215 min

Bond on Cinema Jonny Durgan's Heart-Stopping Short Film G.S.W. - When Duty, Mercy and Judgement CollideMy guest today is Jonny Durgan, a double-Cannes Lion-winning Writer-Director for his work in commercials. Spending almost fifteen years working at some of the world’s best advertising agencies, creating work for some of the biggest brands such as Audi, Adidas, KFC and Sipsmith Gin. He made his first short film as Writer-Director called “Somewhere I’ve Been”, it stars Sheila Reid, Lindsey Coulson and John Love, it showed at festivals here and abroad, and now he’s back with his second effort - “G.S.W.” GSW is a heart pounding 7 minute short film, so le...

2025-10-2138 min

Dad Up Podcast Ep. 313 - Making It Up - Christopher Mannino and Bryan Ward🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast!🟫 Making It Up | Christopher Mannino & Bryan Ward | Ep. 313👉 Christopher Mannino's writing journey began when he was stranded on the Cornish coast at the supposed birthplace of King Arthur. The experience inspired The Scythe Wielder's Secret.👉 He studied mythology, theatre, and literature both in the US and at Oxford.👉 A former theatre teacher, he is a digital nomad currently residing in Malta with his wife and two inspiring children.👉 He...

2025-10-2030 min

Bond on Cinema Animated Short Film HURIKAN: The City of Prague and the Love of BeerMy guests today are director Jan Saska, illustrator Marek Pokorny and Kamila Dohnalova and their animated short film HURIKAN. Jan Saska is a Czech director of animated films and author of several comics. After obtaining a diploma in classical animation from the University of Tomá? He continued his studies at the Faculty of Cinema and Television of the Academy of Arts of the Prague show (FAMU). The previous film, Assault, won prizes at festivals in Portugal and Russia. Happy End, his license film, was nominated this year for the Czech Lion - Magnesia Prize for the best s...

2025-10-1734 min

Bond on Cinema The Inspiring Story of Lisa Dahl's Rise to Restaurant EmpireMy guest today is restaurateur Lisa Dahl who leads an empire of exquisite restaurants in beautiful Sedona, AZ that are ranked among the best dining destinations in the world. A self-taught chef who began her culinary journey in Sedona following the tragic death of her beloved son Justin. Lisa inspires those who have suffered their own hardships by bringing them joy and nourishment one dish at a time. For nearly 30 years, Lisa Dahl has been among the upper echelon of women chefs/restauranteurs leading a revolution in organic farm-to-fork food ways while showing th...

2025-10-1440 min

Bond on Cinema Acclaimed Actress Caroline Goodall: Short Films, Steven Spielberg, Robin Williams, Maggie Smith, Blockbusters & Independent FilmMy guest today is Caroline Goodall, internationally known as a leading actress who has starred in some of the biggest blockbusters of the 1990’s including Schindler’s List, Hook, Cliffhanger, Disclosure, White Squall and The Princess Diaries. As a writer, in addition to "The Bay of Silence" for Radiant Pictures, credits include screen adaptations of Rupert Thomson's "Dreams Of Leaving" for HKM Films. A former member of The Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre of Great Britain, Caroline appeared extensively on stage before being chosen by Steven Spielberg to star in Hook in 1991. She...

2025-10-131h 21

Bond on Cinema Oscar-Qualified Animated Short MY BROTHER, MY BROTHER: A split narrative retells the two sides of twin's memoriesMY BROTHER, MY BROTHER Animated Short Film Abdelrahman Dnewar is a filmmaker from Egypt, who is based in Berlin, Germany. He started his film career in 2012 when his first animated short film “The Super Twins” was selected by the Ghetto Film School in Los Angeles to be shown at their section in Sundance Film Festival. Abdallah Dnewar is an Egyptian filmmaker who started his career as a writer. He reviewed books at Ahram Online in 2010 after which he published his first collection of short stories titled "Before you Commit Suicide" in 2011. He then worked as a Scr...

2025-10-1232 min

Bond on Cinema Filmmaker Kareem Tabsch Discusses NAKED AMBITION Doc on the Prettiest Photographer in the World: Bunny YeagerMy guest today is director Kareem Tabsch. Kareem is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker whose work focuses on documenting that which exists on the fringes of mainstream society. His feature films include Mucho Mucho Amor and The Last Resort and the short film Dolphin Lover. Kareem's work has been included at prestigious festivals like Sundance, SXSW, HotDocs and has been featured in outlets like The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and NPR among others. Kareem is here today to talk about their newest full feature documentary NAKED AMBITION, the story of Bunny Yeager, who once heralded...

2025-10-1247 min

Bond on Cinema Madison Lawlor's STELLAR Performance in PURSUED Beats Hollywood NormsMy guest today is Madison Lawlor, a multifaceted actress and writer whose compelling performances and creative vision have made waves across both indie film and television. She grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota, where endless days spent running through fields and forests sparked a boundless imagination. From a young age, she filled the daylight with make-believe stories and characters, a habit that would eventually shape her life’s path. At sixteen, she moved to Los Angeles with a singular focus: to tell stories. Most recently she can be seen acting in The Conjuring: Last Rit...

2025-10-0829 min

Bond on Cinema What REALLY Happens When Jewish and Muslim Traditions Meet on Circumcision in SNIPPED Short FilmMy guests today are writer/director Alexander Saul and producer Rebecca Pruzan and their short film SNIPPED. Alexander Saul is a screenwriter and director and has worked on a number of narrative sketches and short films. In 2020, his first short film DARLING premiered in competition at the Odense International Film Festival. In 2022, he followed up with the short film VALERIE. That same year, he won the first prize in the pitch competition Pitch Me Baby at the OFF Awards for his project LOVESICK, which in 2024 has been showcased at several international festivals, earning m...

2025-10-0735 min

Bond on Cinema Writer/Director Natalia León's Animated Short Film Address the Daily Violence Against Women in MexicoMy guest today is filmmaker Natalia León. She left Mexico at the age of 17 to study at the National School of Decorative Arts in Paris, where she specialized in animation. Passionate about writing and storytelling, she decided to complete her training at The School of Visual Arts in New York, where she studied screenwriting and directing. In 2021, during her final year at ENSAD, she wrote and developed the project Como si la tierra se las hubiera tragado, translated to AS IF THE EARTH HAD SWALLOWED THEM UP, her first short film, produced by Xbo films.

2025-10-0632 min

Bond on Cinema Rippin Sindher’s Oscar-qualified FLIGHT 182 is Personal and Powerful Short FilmMy guest today is Rippin Sindher, an award-winning filmmaker and producer with industry experience spanning the Directors Guild of America and major network television. She is a two-time recipient of the Bank of America Big Tell Film Award, which backed her anti-hate documentary SEVA, earning special Congressional recognition. On the narrative front, Rippin wrote, directed and produced Broken Drawer and The Hideout — both won multiple festival awards and landed her a feature film writing assignment to adapt The Village Bride of Beverly Hills. This led to Rippin being selected as a directing fellow and p...

2025-09-2752 min

Bond on Cinema What Makes Scars We Love So Special? An interview with Director Raphael Jouzeau and Francescar Betteni-BarnesMy guests today are writer/director Raphael Jouzeau and producer Francesca Betteni-Barnes and their award winning short film SCARS WE LOVE. Raphaël Jouzeau is a cartoonist, illustrator, and filmmaker. He works as a storyboarder on various live-action and animation projects, notably on the series Boys Boys Boys directed by Valentine Vendroux. He is also an animator for Hermès, the luxury brand bringing their illustrators' designs to life. Producer Francesca Betteni-Barnes studied modern literature and philosophy in Italy, she moved to Paris at the age of 23 with a one-year scholarship to the École normale sup...

2025-09-2336 min

Bond on Cinema Film Composer Michael Llewelyn Barker Shares Secrets to Creating EMOTIONAL SoundtracksMy guest today is Michael Llewelyn Barker, a film composer known for his evocative and immersive scores. His music blends a rich palette of analogue synths, sampling techniques, and tape textures with acoustic and amplified instrumentation, ranging from intimate solo performances and chamber groups to full orchestral forces. A lifelong cinephile, Michael has an innate sense for the pace, rhythm, and emotional depth of a scene. He has led the music department on over thirty projects, including short films, feature films, and documentaries such as The Mourning Bird, What We Wished We Could Be, and Alasdair Mackay’s...

2025-09-1938 min

Bond on Cinema Champion Hoop Dancer turned Filmmaker, Eric Hernandez's brings his story to the short film COURAGEMy guest today is filmmaker Eric Hernandez. He is a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe, is an esteemed Native American hoop dancer with over 20 years of experience. Mentored by Terry Goedel, Eric's skills took center stage as the lead in Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM, touring over 17 countries. A recent TEDx speaker, his mission is to challenge stereotypes and spread ancestral wisdom about Native Americans through the art of hoop dance. Now, Eric brings his story to the screen as the writer and director of COURAGE, a powerful short film inspired by his real-life journey of...

2025-09-0944 min

Bond on Cinema Writer/Actress Lisa Brenner's Feature Film ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY: When a DNA Test Reveals More than the TruthMy guest today is writer/producer/actress Lisa Brenner, who is best known for her role as "Anne Howard" in the classic American Revolutionary War film, The Patriot. She starred in many indie films such as Cesar Chavez, Finding Home, What Boys Want, Bad Samaritan and The Remains. Lisa also guest starred in numerous television shows such as all three CSI's, Criminal Minds, The Mentalist, Leverage, Perception, Almost Paradise, My Life in Pieces and SyFy’s The Ark. Aside from acting, Lisa has produced multiple films, such as the romantic comedy Say My Name, as wel...

2025-09-0848 min

Bond on Cinema TOO GOOD Short Film: What if Life's BIGGEST Questions Were Answered in a Funny Way?My guest today is filmmaker Meron Alon. Her newest short film TOO GOOD brings both irreverent humor and philosophical weight. The film invites viewers to question their own assumptions about choices, consequences and worthiness. The film’s powerhouse cast elevates its sharp, playful script. Six-time Emmy-winning actor Jean Smart reigns supreme as a jaded, no-nonsense God, bringing both bite and surprising warmth to her portrayal of the Almighty. Opposite her, comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery grounds the film with his signature wit and emotional honesty. Ladies and gentlemen, Meron Alon’s TOO GOOD...

2025-09-0737 min

Bond on Cinema Mike Flynt's TRUE STORY: Playing College Football at the age of 59: The Film "THE SENIOR"Mike Flynt, the real-life inspiration behind the new movie, The Senior. He attended Sul Ross State University on a full football scholarship and earned a degree in Physical Education and Business. He served as the first Strength and Conditioning Coach in the PAC-10 at the University of Oregon, supporting 16 men’s ad women’s varsity teams. He later held the same role at Texas A&M University, overseeing training for 18 sports programs. In 2007, at age of 59, Flynt returned to Sul Ross State University and made history as the oldest starting linebacker in NCAA footbal...

2025-09-0635 min

Bond on Cinema Director Ash Blodgett's Short MAY I PUT YOU ON HOLD? Begs the Answer: Are We Wasting Precious Time?Award winning director Ash Blodgett who is passionate about telling stories that spotlight modern social issues through the lens of comedy. Her short films have screened at major festivals around the world. In 2022, Ash was selected for the Women In Film Mentoring Program and was later hired to direct a live-action recreation of a scene from LAIKA Studios’ Oscar-nominated film ParaNorman to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. Her 2023 short Good Grief won Best Cinematography at the Worldwide Women’s Film Festival, earning a $60K Panavision film grant, and she was named Best Female Director at the 2024 Cent...

2025-09-0244 min

Bond on Cinema Writer/Director Lee Knight's Brilliant Short A FRIEND OF DOROTHY: In-Depth Film Interview/BreakdownMy guest today is Lee Knight, an actor, writer, and director with a passion for storytelling across stage & screen. As an actor, Lee recently appeared as Rosencrantz alongside Sir Ian McKellen in 'Hamlet' on Amazon Prime, 'Vigil 2' on BBC1, 'The Stolen Girl' on Disney+ and the upcoming series ‘Talamasca’ on ABC+. His other screen credits include 'Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire', 'Sherlock', 'The Last Letter from Your Lover', 'The Trial of Christine Keeler’, and BBC’s 'The North Water’. As a writer, his sitcom pilot 'The Gym' reached the semi-finals of the BBC Comedy Writer’s Room, and h...

2025-08-3055 min

Bond on Cinema Director Jordan Murphy Doidge & Actor Archie Yates Discuss their Short Film CLOUT: Chasing Social Media Fame has ConsequencesMy guests today are director Jordan Murphy Doidge and actor Archie Yates and their short film CLOUT. Jordan has a wealth of experience working with luxury brands. A natural storyteller, inspired and driven by opportunities to collaborate across multimedia strategies to enhance brand objectives. He utilizes his years of experience and global network to conceive, drive and deliver distinctive and effective content for a broad range of industries. Previous clients include Land Rover, Breitling, Rolls Royce, Paul Smith, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Heineken, to name a few. He has also worked with artists including...

2025-08-2658 min

Bond on Cinema Hoku Uchiyama's Short WHITCH, a Horror Comedy that will Shock You and Make You Laugh: Film DiscussionMy guest today is award winning filmmaker Hoku Uchiyama who is a lover of fantasy films, horror and animation. His directing work has garnered tens of millions of online views and has been screened in festivals around the world. The work has also been featured at the LA County Museum of Art and in a series produced by the Modern Art museum Centre Pompidou of Paris. Hoku broke ground with his award winning music video for Jason Webley and Amanda Palmer's "Have You Seen My Sister Evelyn?" He and his sometimes directing partner, Adam Bolt...

2025-08-2646 min

Bond on Cinema RECESSES Short Film: What REALLY Happens When Kids' Emotions Are IGNORED? A Discussion with Dylan TrupianoMy guest today is writer/director Dylan Trupiano. His work has screened at festivals including Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival and New/Next Film Festival. He was one of 50 directors from around the world selected for Playlab Films' Creators Lab in 2022. RECESSES, the latest film from Dylan Trupiano, is currently making its way through the festival circuit after winning the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant. Partly inspired by the director’s own experience from childhood and shot at his former elementary school, the short just screened at the Oscar-qualifying, HollyShorts Film Fest...

2025-08-251h 04

Bond on Cinema Jon Clark Reveals Secrets of AI vs Human Connection in LOVE MACHINEMy guest today is Jon Clark is an Emmy Award winning writer and director who makes elevated sci-fi films with timely social commentary. His short film BLIND SPOT was an official selection at Nightmares Film Festival, North Hollywood Cinefest, Screamfest New Orleans, Hell's Half Mile Music & Film Festival, and more. His newest short film LOVE MACHINE had its world premiere at Fantasia Film Festival and just premiered at the Academy-Qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival. And LOVE MACHINE is our discussion for today. In the not-so-distant future, two women ask each other intimate questions on a d...

2025-08-2439 min

Bond on Cinema Filmmaker Mahnoor Euceph's Coming of Age SHORT Film 11:11 Gets Cate Blanchett's Stamp of ApprovalMy guest today is Mahnoor Euceph, an award-winning writer and director. Her internationally acclaimed short Eid Mubarak, which screened at over 40 festivals and won 16 awards, was long-listed in consideration for the 96th Academy Awards. She is a recipient of the Pillars Artist Fellowship, a program founded by Riz Ahmed and the Pillars Fund to champion bold new Muslim filmmakers. Her newest short film, 11:11 was selected for Cate Blanchett, Coco Francini, and Dr. Stacy L. Smith’s Proof of Concept Accelerator — chosen by a committee that included Greta Gerwig and Lilly Wachowski — in partnership with Netflix, the Ann...

2025-08-2439 min

Bond on Cinema Filmmaker Dan Rubottom talks Cinematography, Virtual Video Production & being an Adjunct Professor at ORUFilmmaker Dan Rubottom has 36 years of experience in film and television, and he is sought after extensively for his creative and technical skills in cinematography, editing, motion graphics, visual effects and color grading. He has directed, shot and edited award-winning episodic television, documentaries, commercials, short films and more on multiple continents. He has worked with notables including Joel Osteen, Luis Palau, Rascal Flatts, Toby Mac, the late Carman, and Oral Roberts to name a few. After completing 18 years at Joel Osteen Ministries as senior producer, Dan now runs DMR Films, writing and producing fea...

2025-08-241h 02

Bond on Cinema Director Adnan Al Rajeev's short ALI is Metaphorically Cinematic: The Interview and Film DiscussionMy guest today is Director Adnan Al Rajeev, a prominent voice in South Asian visual storytelling and founder of Runout Films. His newest short film ALI, will have its North American premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, screening as part of the festival’s Short Cuts program. A Bangladesh-Philippines co-production, ALI is a 15-minute allegorical drama that blends poetic realism with a searing social commentary on identity, censorship, and generational silence. Ladies and gentlemen, director Adnan Al Rajeev’s beautiful yet striking short film ALI. In his words, ALI is a reflection of “those forced...

2025-08-2331 min

Bond on Cinema The New Psychological Thriller SECRETS a TWIST You Won't See Coming: Special Guest Actress Charlotte Jackson ColemanActress Charlotte Jackson Coleman, known to UK audiences for her work on Sky Sports News, ITV’s 71 Degrees North, and The Big Quiz: Sports Special, has quickly transitioned into an acclaimed actress since 2021. Her critically praised role in A Positive Contribution earned her a Best Actress nomination at the Romford Film Festival. In her newest film role, SECRETS, she plays Sammy—a resilient single mother who returns to her hometown after her own mother is murdered. As she tries to protect her daughter while confronting a long-buried past, Charlotte’s layered performance anchors the film with a q...

2025-08-2340 min

Bond on Cinema Acclaimed Filmmaker Julia Weisberg Cortes and her Short 'BOYFIGHTER': Interview / BreakdownMy guest today is Julia Weisberg Cortes, a writer, director and producer. Julia is heavily involved in both the Latina and female filmmaking communities which has afforded her the tools to pursue personal stories rooted in identity and womanhood. Her new short film, BOYFIGHTER, a haunting and deeply human short film starring Michael Mando (Better Call Saul, Orphan Black), will have its world premiere at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival. The film is one of ten shorts selected for the 2025 Indeed Rising Voices program, an initiative committed to championing underrepresented BIPOC filmmakers through mentorship, funding...

2025-08-2352 min

Bond on Cinema Sarah Solemani's Beautiful Short MASHHAD: Film Discussion on the Endearing Personal Friendship of Two Young Girls in IranMy guest today is writer/director/actor Sarah Solemani. Her debut short film MASHHAD premieres at the 2025 Hollyshorts Film Festival. Her film credits include the Bridget Jones franchise, Barry on HBO, Ridley Road on BBC and Chivalry on the Network. Her new five part show The Party shoots later this year for ITV and she is directing her feature debut with Renee Zellweger and Tiffany Haddish attached to star. Sarah Solemani is here to discuss her beautiful short film, MASHHAD. Set in the holy Islamic city of Mashhad in Iran, the film follows a...

2025-08-1832 min

Bond on Cinema ADO Film Wins Big! Jenifer Lewis Stars in Oscar-Qualified Short by Sam Henderson: In-Depth Film DiscussionMy guest today is Samy Henderson, Assistant Professor of Theatre and Film at Baylor University and has been recognized for his outstanding teaching and research over the last decade. He is an award-winning film director and writer, named one of the 25 Screenwriters to Watch by the Austin Film Festival and MovieMaker Magazine. Sam’s most recent short film, ADO, starring the beloved Hollywood veteran, Jenifer Lewis, won the HBO Short Film Showcase at the American Black Film Festival, making it Oscar-qualified for the 2026 Academy Award Best Live Action Short. ADO made its World Premi...

2025-08-171h 00

Bond on Cinema Guy Trevellyan's Short PLASTIC SURGERY: A Matter of Life and Death of our Planet - Film BreakdownMy guest today is Guy Trevellyan and this newest short film PLASTIC SURGERY marks his directing debut and something very close to his heart. Tackling the issue of plastic pollution and its effect on the planet and our health. Since graduating from the MetFilm School Guy’s unique style has been shaped by working alongside directors such as Wes Anderson, Michael Sarnoski, Shawn Levy and more as an Assistant Director. Learning from these creative titans in the industry has given Guy a window into all forms of filmmaking. He founded Nice Guy Pictures in 2024 and ai...

2025-08-1642 min

Bond on Cinema CRAZY LUCKY: Remarkable Stories from Inside the World of Celebrity Icons with John MasonEntertainment lawyer John Mason and his new book, CRAZY LUCKY: Remarkable Stories from Inside the World of Celebrity Icons. Includes his clients Brian Wilson, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, The Jacksons, Roy Orbison, Eddie Rabbitt, Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, Gloria Estafan, Donna Summer and more! He was named “Entertainment Lawyer of the Year” by Billboard Magazine, and has represented a variety of icons in the entertainment industry throughout his career, including notable names in film, television and music and top talent in literary and music publishing and more. He has served as the chairman of the Nevada...

2025-08-1650 min

Bond on Cinema Can TO KILL A WOLF Film Really Help Us HEAL From Trauma? Film Discussion with Director Kelsey TaylorFilmmaker Kelsey Taylor’s breakthrough sci-fi short film, “Alien: Specimen”, was created through an initiative with 20th Century and has accumulated over 7 million views. As a DGA commercial director, Kelsey has worked with brands like Volkswagen, Walmart, and Verizon and her work ranges from comedy to dark world building. Southwest Airlines tapped Kelsey to direct their branded short film, “Alone In Tombstone”, a modern Western that further proved Kelsey’s ability to work in any genre. Drawn to stories that live in the gray and allow for shining perspectives, Kelsey's feature film, “To Kill A Wolf,” w...

2025-08-1529 min

Bond on Cinema Laura Quinn Geyer's Delightful Animated Short LOST MARBLE: Film Discussion and BreakdownMy guest today is animation director Laura Quinn Geyer, whose love of mixed media and bold colors, versatile style, but loves sharing hopeful stories to delight the whole family. She grew up on the family farm in Cornwall UK, making home videos and building bale forts. A love of art and math led her to study Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design, before working on animations and live action in NYC and currently London. Collaborating closely with directors and supervisors to visualize films and commercials has been invaluable experience, as she now directs. La...

2025-08-1529 min

Bond on Cinema LARGO Short Film Discussion with Salvatore Scarpa and Max Burgoyne-Moore - A Syrian child builds a boat to find his parentsMy guests today are writer/directors Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore. Salvatore Scarpa, a Sardinian filmmaker and actor, and Max Burgoyne-Moore, a British filmmaker who also works in children's education, have been collaborators since middle school. Together they founded Studio Goodluck. They are here today to talk about their emotionally moving short film LARGO. A film I have waited a year to see and I am honored to have both of them on the show today. LARGO has its Los Angeles premiere at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, following its world premiere at Indy Shorts International Film Festival...

2025-08-1549 min

Bond on Cinema VOICES FROM THE ABYSS Documentary Short: The Story Behind the La Quebrada Cliff DiversMy guest today is co-writer/director Irving Serrano and the documentary short film VOICES FROM THE ABYSS. Irving Serrano studied the Film Production Course at Centro de Capacitción Cinematográfica and a Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography at Centro. In 2021, his short film A Charming Man obtained an honorable mention in Shorts México.He produced the short film ¡Beso de Lengua! that won as best Mexican short film in Guanajuato International Film Festival and was selected in Tribeca 2024. VOICES FROM THE ABYSS, a short documentary film about La Quebrada Cliff Divers with the support of t...

2025-08-1142 min

Bond on Cinema Rising Filmmaker Urvashi Pathania's SKIN The SHOCKING Short Film and the Truth About Colorism and Beauty StandardsMy guest today is writer-director Urvashi Pathania, who makes a striking return to the short film landscape with SKIN’s that makes its U.S. premiere at the prestigious 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival following its world premiere at the renowned Fantasia Festival in Montreal. Urvashi, a 2024 Sundance Screenwriters Lab fellow and rising voice in independent film, is known for fusing genre with deep emotional insight. Her previous work includes the Tribeca-premiering short BEAST, and UNMOTHERED, which was acquired by HBO Max. Her new short film, SKIN is a bold new entry in the evolving conversation around ide...

2025-08-0839 min

Bond on Cinema Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Sam Davis Brings an Ambitious Short Film - THE SINGERS: The Interview!My guest today is Sam Davis, an Oscar-nominated multi-hyphenate filmmaker with a foundation in cinematography. After graduating from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, he produced, shot, and edited the Academy Award-winning Netflix short Period. End of Sentence. Since then, his films have gone on to receive honors at Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW among others. In 2023, Sam was nominated for an Emmy for his cinematography work on the SXSW-winning New York Times Op-Doc Long Line of Ladies, which he also produced under his banner Junk Drawer. He later produced and shot the Disney+ shor...

2025-08-0839 min

Bond on Cinema Writer/Director Kiyan Agadjani's Short LINDA! LINDA! is a Lost Love Story told in Super 8mm and Super 16mmMy guest today is Luxembourg-Iranian filmmaker, Kee-yon Aja-jani. He found his way to the arts first through classical piano, which was soon replaced with a love for the silver screen. He moved to the UK in 2018, where he studied filmmaking at the University of Kent and makes his first short film George Barton in 2021. His short film Arman & Elisa in 2023 won the award for BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT at the Austin Film Festival, which qualified him for the 2025 Academy Awards. With his newest short film Linda, Linda!, Kee-yon takes a shift...

2025-08-0734 min

Bond on Cinema Filmmakers Chris Johnson & Michelle Draper's Suspense Thrilling Short GREEN: The Film DiscussionMy guests today are Director Chris Johnson and writer/producer/actor Michelle Draper and their short film GREEN. At a very young age, Michelle Draper realized that performing could be a job. Upon venturing west, she found her way into a small group of artists known as the Actor’s Gym. Helmed by Bobby Moresco, the group workshops new writing as well as performance pieces. It was here that Michelle became enamored with the storytelling process. Though Michelle has worked on many projects since arriving in Los Angeles, her new short film GREEN mar...

2025-08-0744 min

Bond on Cinema Filmmaker Jack Howard's Impressive Short THE SECOND TIME AROUND: Interview/Film DiscussionMy guest today is filmmaker Jack Howard. He was part of comedy duo Jack & Dean on YouTube, a venture that garnered over 73 million views. The highlight of this collaboration was the production of two seasons of 'Jack & Dean of All Trades', co-starring BAFTA winner Jessica Hynes, and earning acclaim with a 'Best Series' award. He directed 'The Beko Inheritance' for Beko, which won a Cannes Lion and he also directed across 5 episodes of series 3 of Andy & The Band for CBBC. In 2021, Jack directed 'East Mode' for Comedy Central. His short film 'Emotional Baggage' was a fi...

2025-08-0551 min

Bond on Cinema Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild - Our Discussion with author Samuel Garza Bernstein about Cesar's Legendary CareerMy guest today is Samuel Garza Bernstein, a Stonewall Book Award-winning writer, screenwriter, and playwright, as well as the author of Starring Joan Crawford: The Films, the Fantasy, and the Modern Relevance of a Silver Screen Icon. He has lived all over the world and worked in just about every aspect of show business, in a career that began at the age of 17 when he graduated a year early from high school in Austin, Texas, and moved alone to New York City. His newest book, Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild is our discussion today...

2025-08-0459 min

Bond on Cinema Interview/Film Breakdown of the short film HALFWAY HAUNTED with filmmakers Sam Rudykoff and Mark DeLottinvilleMy guest today are award-winning writer/director Sam Rudykoff and award-winning producer Mark DeLottinville and their newest short film, the horror comedy HALFWAY HAUNTED. Sam Rudykoff is a Toronto-based writer-director. His previous short film Cruise in 2022 was an official selection at over 75 festivals including Fantastic Fest, Fantasia, and Seattle International. It was awarded best Canadian Short at the Calgary Underground Film Festival in 2022, and selected as a Vimeo Staff pick. Mark DeLottinville is an award-winning producer and president of Big Pig Co. He has won several awards for his work, including Best Canadian Short at t...

2025-08-0350 min

Bond on Cinema Filmmaker Carson Lane's Short Film HOLE: Taking Interpretation of Art too farMy guest today is filmmaker Carson Lane. She studied screenwriting at the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication at California State University, in Northridge. Her script, "Triumph," was one of less than 3.5% of scripts on the Black List to have earned a score of 8. Her writing has been recognized by AFF, Page, Screencraft, and others. Her directorial debut short film, “HOLE,” which we are talking about today, stars David Pasquesi from VEEP, and was an official selection in the HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival and the Pasadena International Film Festival. Ladies and gent...

2025-08-0339 min

Bond on Cinema Writer/Director/Actress Kerry Frances' Dramatic Short MAMA MAMA: Interview/Film DiscussionKerry Frances’ MAMA MAMA is a story of a dissociated mother who sees a toddler where everyone else sees a dog. It is an emotionally tense and yet heartbreaking short film. For those of you who do not know what dissociation is, it’s a mental process where a person feels disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity, often as a response to trauma or stress. It can manifest in various ways, such as memory loss or feeling detached from reality. Kerry Frances’ performance in the film, makes you truly believe she is dea...

2025-08-0244 min

Dad Up Podcast Ep. 301 - From Fatherhood To Ninja Warrior Stage | Brian Beckstrand and Bryan Ward🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast!🟫 From Fatherhood To The Ninja Warrior Stage| Featuring Brian Beckstrand and Bryan Ward | Ep. 301👉 This week on Dad Up, I’m joined by Brian Beckstrand. He is a husband, father of five, and the original ninja dad behind one of the most inspiring families to ever hit the American Ninja Warrior course.👉 What started as a backyard obstacle setup to keep his kids active has become something far greater, a family mission. 👉 Sinc...

2025-07-2831 min

Dad Up Podcast Parenting Pep Talk: How Do I Build A Strong Connection With My Teenager | Bryan Ward | Ep. 246NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in the show notes! Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share another episode of Parenting Pep Talk. In today's episode, I want to share a question I received from a fan of the show. So I thought we could dive into the topic of building a deep connection with your teenager. As parents, it is crucial to maintain a strong bond with our teenagers, as this connection plays a vital role in their emotional well-being, development, and overall happiness. So, let's jump right in! Se...

2024-07-0718 min

THE BEST DAY PODCAST, Encouragement, Intentional Living, Mindset, Calm, Joy, Motherhood EP 142 // Ease the Stress and Take Better Care of You with Chloë WardIt's so important for us as humans, and as moms to prioritize taking better care of us! Tune into today's episode of the Best Day Podcast and listen in as host Haley, and guest Chloë Ward talk about ways to minimize stress and prioritize taking better care of yourself!Meet special guest Chloë Ward ~Chloë Ward is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner who helps busy women break free from exhaustion and stress, empowering them to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. She uses a combination of functional lab testing, lifestyle assessments and nutrition princip...

2024-03-251h 02

Dad Up Podcast Ep. 230 - Parenting Pep Talk: Positive Reinforcement | Bryan WardToday, we will be discussing a topic that is both easy to understand and implement in everyday parenting: the power of positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is a simple yet effective technique that can have a significant impact on your child's behavior and overall development. Join me as I explore how this approach can make parenting a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Segment 1: Understanding Positive Reinforcement - Definition: Positive reinforcement involves acknowledging and rewarding desirable behaviors to encourage their repetition. - How it works: By focusing on the positive, parents can create a nurturing environment that enhances their child's motivation...

2024-03-1712 min

Enough-ism How Journaling Helped Former Psych Ward Patient, Peter Vox, Rebuild His LifePeter Vox, a retired school teacher and professional musician from New York, long battled anxiety and depression. From inside the four walls of one of five different psych wards, he wrote the book ,"The Psych Ward Notes: Surviving Anxiety & Depression," which chronicles his mental health journey and recovery, which he says is always an ongoing journey. In this episode, Peter talks about finding healing from within a psych ward through therapeutic writing and finding purpose after three different suicide attempts. He is now a certified specialist in mental health and an advocate for people with mental illness. This show...

2023-05-0615 min

Whats Up With WarDtv....Do we really need a village to raise a child? Is college worth it? Brandon Bond has answers. Listen😎Not to many people can go from being a boy to a man without a few bumps in the road. It takes a good support system from family and community and self confidence. Brandon Bond shares his story that getting his butt whooped, first loves, choosing a college, first jobs and how having a child helped his reliance on the creator 👌🏾. #healthyrelationships #highvalueman #explorepage #boystomen #foryou #interview #selflove #newpodcast #top5 #recap #creators #content #men #announcement #whatsupwithward #viral --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wardy-ward/message

2022-10-0455 min $Let\'s Talk Service$

Let's Talk Service Bond and Des Voeux: A Closer Look Into the Moving Concierge IndustryThe moving concierge industry may still be considered relatively new, but customer service has been around for centuries. At Bond and Des Voeux, a move concierge and relocation consulting firm, we take customer service very seriously. In fact, we center everything we do around providing the highest level of service to our clients and collaborators. On today’s episode of Let’s Talk Service, we discuss our approach to providing top notch customer service in the moving concierge industry, including a peek into our process and the core values we hold that keep our clients highly satisfied.

2022-09-2711 min

Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast International Human Animal Bond Day - November 8 with HABA's Dr. Patrick FlynnInternational Human Animal Bond Day is November 8, 2021! What’s that, you ask? We’ve got the President-elect of the Human Animal Bond Association (HABA) this week to explain! … This week we’re missing co-host Beckie Mossor, RVT as she’s deployed helping animals in need with the ASPCA. We miss you! … That leaves co-host Dr. Ernie Ward to handle the mics this week with HABA’s incoming President, Dr. Patrick Flynn. … Drs. Flynn and Ward discuss the origins of International Human Animal Bond Day, future plans for HABA, and how veterinary professionals can participate. ... Dr. Flynn also shares the story of how meeting D...

2021-11-0328 min

The Reel View with Blaine Ward Episode 25: The Craig/Bond Retrospective (feat. Brent)In this episode Blaine and returning guest Brent work their way through all 5 of Daniel Craig's James Bond movies and the ups and downs of his run. They talk Bond songs, Bond villains, and where the future of 007 could go... Timecodes: 9:25 Casino Royale 26:25 Quantum of Solace 36:59 Skyfall 57:06 Spectre 1:09:37 No Time To Die (SPOILER FREE) 1:16:31 No Time To Die (SPOILERS) 1:34:36 Top Bond Movies 1:37:30 Pitching the next Bond

2021-10-151h 47

Breaking the Glass Slipper Making the ordinary monstrous with Catriona WardWhy do we need monsters in our fiction? Why do we want to be frightened? When they pick up a book, do readers enter into a pact with a writer, as Catriona Ward describes: a pact that says I share your fear, let’s face it together? We asked Catriona about the nature of fear, whether […] The post Making the ordinary monstrous with Catriona Ward first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.

2021-04-2957 min

Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror Making the ordinary monstrous with Catriona WardWhy do we need monsters in our fiction? Why do we want to be frightened? When they pick up a book, do readers enter into a pact with a writer, as Catriona Ward describes: a pact that says I share your fear, let’s face it together? We asked Catriona about the nature of fear, whether […] The post Making the ordinary monstrous with Catriona Ward first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.

2021-04-2957 min

Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast The $42 per Hour Vet Tech - Bond Vet's Nurse Elevation ProgramIf you're a licensed veterinary technician, how'd you like to earn a salary that’s 50% higher than the industry average? ... This week our guest is Jesse Longo, LVT from New York City's Bond Vet, and he says vet techs can make up to $42 per hour at the clinic he works for under an innovative program they're calling the Nurse Elevation Program. ... Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT learn Jesse's story of how he switched from history teacher to LVT, from ASPCA to Bond Vet, and how he's helping to elevate the earning potential of fellow vet techs. ... Viewfinders, th...

2021-02-1726 min $Conversations That Don\'t Suck$

Conversations That Don't Suck Getting intimate with shame with A.J. BondA.J. Bond is on the podcast this week, and it's an eddddggyyyy oneee! A.J. is a writer, filmmaker, and shame educator based in Toronto. He is the host of the podcast Discomfortable and is currently completing his certification with the Center for Healing Shame in Berkeley. In this episode, we discuss: A.J.’s journey with discovering his own shame, the process of learning to work with shame, how to differentiate between our own shame and that of others, how my shame presents itself around arrogance, our shame as it relates to our bodies, aging, and sexuality, wh...

2020-05-2500 min

Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast Why the Human-Animal Bond is More Important Than Ever with Dr Laird Goodman of HABIWith the current COVID-19 pandemic, the human-animal bond has arguably never been more important and essential for human well-being. … This week we’re delighted to be joined by the newly elected President of the Human Animal Bond Institute and longtime animal welfare advocate, veterinarian Dr. Laird Goodman. … Dr. Goodman joins hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT to share this story of animal advocacy, what the goals and aspirations of the Human Animal Bond Association (HABI https://www.humananimalbond.net/ are, and what Beckie has to do with all of this (hint: she’s taken on even MORE responsibilities!). … Also, Viewf...

2020-05-1331 min

Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror The enduring legacy of Shirley Jackson – with Catriona WardWith a new film adaptation of We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House, and the upcoming 60th anniversary of the publication of The Haunting of Hill House, we thought it was high time we turned our attention to the wonderful Shirley Jackson. To help us on our journey of […] The post The enduring legacy of Shirley Jackson – with Catriona Ward first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.

2019-05-091h 05

Breaking the Glass Slipper The enduring legacy of Shirley Jackson – with Catriona WardWith a new film adaptation of We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House, and the upcoming 60th anniversary of the publication of The Haunting of Hill House, we thought it was high time we turned our attention to the wonderful Shirley Jackson. To help us on our journey of […] The post The enduring legacy of Shirley Jackson – with Catriona Ward first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.

2019-05-091h 05

The Disruptors 78. Catching the Most Notorious Spy in US History and Why James Bond's Just a Hacker | Eric O'NeillEric O'Neill (@eoneill) is an accomplished speaker, security expert and author that presents keynotes about espionage and national security, cybersecurity, fraud, corporate diligence and defense, hacking, pursuing one's dreams and surviving Hollywood.Eric has worked as an FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative, a national security attorney, as a corporate security consultant and founded The Georgetown Group, a premier investigative and security services firm.In February 2001 Eric helped capture the most notorious spy in United States history, Robert Phillip Hanssen. In the three months preceding Hanssen’s arrest, Eric was selected to work with the spy, charged wit...

2019-01-2554 min

Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’Award-winning horror writer Catriona Ward joins us to discuss this most exciting and compelling of genres. Why are we so moved by horror? Why do we willingly throw ourselves into the twisted worlds it conjures? We don’t have to look far to find it: horror surrounds us every day and our own bloody history is […] The post Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’ first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.

2018-09-0656 min

Breaking the Glass Slipper Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’Award-winning horror writer Catriona Ward joins us to discuss this most exciting and compelling of genres. Why are we so moved by horror? Why do we willingly throw ourselves into the twisted worlds it conjures? We don’t have to look far to find it: horror surrounds us every day and our own bloody history is […] The post Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’ first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.

2018-09-0656 min

Breaking the Glass Slipper S03, E18: Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’Lucy and Charlotte talk to horror writer Catriona Ward about the art of the horror novel and her books Rawblood and Little Eve. For full episode notes, visit www.breakingtheglassslipper.com The post S03, E18: Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’ first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.

2018-09-0600 min

Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror S03, E18: Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’Lucy and Charlotte talk to horror writer Catriona Ward about the art of the horror novel and her books Rawblood and Little Eve. For full episode notes, visit www.breakingtheglassslipper.com The post S03, E18: Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’ first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.

2018-09-0600 min

Mike Ward Sous Écoute MIKE WARD SOUS ÉCOUTE #63 (Philippe Bond et Derrick Frenette)https://youtu.be/hzB8E7iJSqc Cette semaine Mike reçoit Philippe Bond qui nous raconte l'envers de sa controversée publicité et Derrick Frenette qui monte sur scène déguisé en Games Of Thrones... pour aucune raison. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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