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reelprintBe Natural with Sophy RomvariIn this episode, filmmaker Sophy Romvari talks about how she uses film to explore grief, the up and downsides of making a personal film, and the dangers of youth culture.
Guest Bio: Sophy Romvari (she/her) is a Canadian filmmaker based in Toronto, whose critically acclaimed short films premiered at festivals such as TIFF, True/False, Hot Docs, and Sheffield. Her short documentary Still Processing (2020) premiered at TIFF before touring festivals worldwide. Still Processing premiered online through MUBI and was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. She is currently in development for her first feature film.
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reelprintAutofiction with Jessica BardsleyIn this episode, artist-scholar Jessica Bardsley speaks with Edward Frumkin about fictionalizing her lived experiences, working with archival materials, incorporating borrowed sources into a new story, critiquing Hollywood, and the composition of the human brain and the earth.
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Jessica Bardsley (she/her) is an artist-scholar. Her interdisciplinary research takes an ecological approach to film and media within the global context of contemporary art. In addition to her work as a scholar, she is also an ecofeminist filmmaker. Her films have screened at top festivals like CPH:DOX, Visions du Réel, EMAF, Hot Doc...2023-01-311h 09
reelprintWildlife Filmmaking with Lydia CornettIn this episode, filmmaker Lydia Cornett speaks with Edward about rhythmic choreography in her work, ethnographical and observational approaches to filmmaking, and making films without a specific agenda.
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Lydia Cornett is a filmmaker based between Columbus, Ohio and Brooklyn, NY. As a former musician turned filmmaker, she makes work that unites the restraint of observational storytelling with the physicality and connective qualities she associates with music-making. Her work has screened at BAMCinemaFest, Sheffield DocFest, AFI Docs, AspenShortsFest, Hamptons International Film Festival, and DOC NYC, where she received a Special Jury Mention for her...2023-01-3053 min
reelprintMovement Scores with Sarah FriedlandIn this episode, filmmaker and dancer Sarah Friedland shares how dance choreography correlates with film directing, the status of people’s ideologies through body gesture and movement, and working with professional and non-professional performers. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward talks about lines.
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Sarah Friedland (she/her) is a filmmaker and choreographer working at the intersection of moving images and moving bodies. Through hybrid, narrative, and experimental filmmaking, multi-channel video installation, and site-specific live dance performance, she stages and scripts bodies and cameras in concert with one another to elucidate and distill the un...2022-12-091h 10
reelprintCreating Beauty with Alex Ramirez-MallisIn this episode, filmmaker and DJ Alex Ramirez-Mallis discusses the differences between making films and music, the theme of seeking liberty, and how to make filmmaking sustainable with Meerkat Media Collective. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward shares some
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Alex Ramirez-Mallis (he/him) is a Cuban-American, Jewish filmmaker raised in New Hampshire now living in Brooklyn, NY. His films have been selected for multiple festivals internationally. His work has been distributed by PBS, Criterion, Roku, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Pitchfork, The Huffington Post, and Vimeo Staff Picks. His short documentary SHUT UP A...2022-11-121h 07
reelprintIndependence is a Myth with Reid DavenportIn this episode, filmmaker Reid Davenport talks with Edward Frumkin (he/him) about his love of baseball, how his interest in filmmaking isn't necessarily related to telling stories, and how the personal is political. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward talks about Q&As.
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Reid Davenport (he/him) makes documentaries about disability from an overtly political perspective. His first feature film, I Didn't See You There, will be aired on PBS's POV on January 16, 2023, is nominated for Best Documentary at the Gotham Awards and won several awards at festivals such as Sundance, Full...2022-11-0955 min
reelprintPsychogeography with Rajee SamarasingheIn this episode, filmmaker Rajee Samarasinghe talks about how he shares his memories on screen, playing with audience expectations in his work, and finding purpose in using footage he shot years ago. Finally, in today's concluding thought, Edwards talks about social anxiety.
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Rajee Samarasinghe {he/him) was born and raised amidst the decades-long civil war in Sri Lanka. He later left for the United States where he is now based. He received his BFA from the University of California San Diego and his MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. Much of...2022-10-301h 16
reelprintGoing to Dollar Tree with Travis WoodIn this episode, filmmaker Travis Wood talks to Edward Frumkin (he/him) about his DIY approach to independent filmmaking, telling stories based on personal events, and how the program Indeed's Rising Voices help his short Black Santa. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward shares his experience volunteering at Gotham Week 2022.
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Travis Wood (he/him) is a director from Minneapolis and is based in Brooklyn. His short films have been selected for multiple Vimeo Staff Picks, SXSW film festival, True/False, Tribeca, Sidewalk Film Festival, Rooftop films, an NY EMMY award, and featured on No...2022-10-191h 08
reelprintNecessary Skepticism with Robert GreeneIn this episode, filmmaker Robert Greene shares the limits of the auteur theory, performances in documentary and collaborating with participants and crew members. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward talks about being open.
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Robert Greene (he/him)’s latest film PROCESSION premiered at the 2021 Telluride Film Festival, is distributed by Netflix, was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary and shortlisted for an Academy Award. His previous film BISBEE ’17 (2018) premiered at Sundance, aired on PBS’s P.O.V. and was nominated for Best Documentary at the Gotham Awards. His films includ...2022-10-071h 16
reelprintStanding Ovations and HCA TurmoilIn this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) analyze the standing ovation headlines from Cannes and Venice Film Festivals, and the Hollywood Critics Association turmoil. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward talks about maintaining consistency.
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1:11 - Analyzing the Standing Ovation Reporting
6:15 - How Such Reporting Affects People Working in the Film World and Ties to Elitism
11:30 - How Festival Reviews Don't Reflect the Whole World
15:28 - Hollywood Critics Association Turmoil and Its History
21:23 - Voter Fraud Instances
26:00...2022-10-0635 minreelprint2022 TIFF Part 2In this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) spotlight the Primetime, Midnight Madness, Special Presentation, and Gala Programs at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
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1:10 - Primetime Program
3:30 - Midnight Madness
8:35 - Special Presentations
19:10 - Gala Programs
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2022 TIFF Complete Program2022-09-1732 minreelprint2022 TIFF Part 1In this episode, contributor Jonah Desneux (he/him) and Edward Frumkin (he/him) spotlight the highlights in the Short Cuts, Contemporary World Cinema, TIFF Docs, Wavelengths, and Discovery programs in this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
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0:38 - Contextualizing the analysis of Joseph Amenta's Soft and Intro
2:55 - Highlighting the Short Cuts Program
7:43 - Analyzing the Wavelengths Program
16:13 - Breaking down the Discovery Program
23:04 - TIFF Docs
29:00 - Contemporary World Cinema
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2022 TIFF Wavelengths, Discovery, and Midnight Madness Programs2022-09-1738 minreelprint2022 Venice Film FestivalIn this episode, contributor Jonah Desneux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) predict the Golden Lion and analyze the films playing at this year's Venice Film Festival.
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0:33 - Housekeeping Information
2:40 - Out of Competition Films and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
10:10 - White Noise, Saint Omer, The Whale, The Banshees of Inisherin
15:10 - Bones and All, The Son, Tar, Bardo, Eternal Daughter
20:02 - Predicting the Golden Lion and All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
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2022 Venice Film Festival Program2022-09-1627 minreelprintPolitics of the Gaze and BlackStar 2022In this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) break down the politics of viewing stories about and by BIPOC communities and the highly anticipated films playing at the 2022 BlackStar Film Festival. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his excitement about Comic Con.
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1:30 - Don't Categorize Festivals and Works that Serve BIPOC Audiences as an Anti-Racist Film List and Key Takeaways in Gates' Op-ed
9:43 - Key Takeaways in Oliveira's Politics of the Gaze
13:53 - Break and Special Shoutout to Aurora Brachman's Still Wa...2022-08-0333 min
reelprintInherent Poetry with Aurora BrachmanIn this episode, filmmaker Aurora Brachman discusses how she uses documentaries to understand the people in her life and shares the meanings beyond the surface with host Edward Frumkin. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about parking cars.
Guest Bio: Aurora Brachman (she/her) is an award-winning documentary filmmaker drawn to stories about intimate relationships within families and communities. Her film Club Quarantine, about a virtual queer dance party, premiered on the New York Times Op-Docs. Her short documentary, Joychild, about a young gender-expansive child, was acquired by The New Yorker, broadcast on POV, and shortli...2022-07-261h 11reelprintCinematic TelevisionIn this episode, contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) dissect the ongoing evolution and exhibitions of visual storytelling in the realm of episodic television, and the complications of rewarding such programs. Then, Edward reviews The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, Daniel Hymanson’s recommendation. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about his trip back home to the North Chicago suburbs.
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1:10 - Introducing the Evolution of Episodic Television Exhibitions
5:10 - How to Reward Anthology Programs (Small Axe and Twin Peaks: The Return)
7:20 - TV S...2022-07-2625 min
reelprintTributes and Portraits with Daniel HymansonIn this episode, filmmaker Daniel Hymanson speaks with host Edward Frumkin about the making of his debut film So Late So Soon, as well as finding cohesive ways to tell a story and doing principal photography by himself. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward opens up about being neurodivergent.
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Daniel Hymanson (he/him) is a documentary filmmaker from Chicago. His first feature SO LATE SO SOON premiered at the 2020 True/False Film Festival and was acquired for distribution by Oscilloscope Pictures. His work as a director has received support from IFP, the Illinois...2022-07-081h 07reelprint2022 Outfest LAIn this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) dissect the highly anticipated films playing at 2022 Outfest LA. Then Edward reviews Casting JonBenet, Alexandra Stergiou's recommendation. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward talks how his podcast is a career.
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1:00 - Outfest LA and 2022 Centerpieces/Gala Films (Anything's Possible, They/Them, Mama Bears)
5:30 - Legacy Film Programs (Nightbreed, Punks)
8:40 - Documentaries (Sirens, Framing Agnes)
10:26 - Edward's Review: Casting JonBenet
13:19 - Festival Favorites (Mars One, Dos Estaciones, Three Headed Beast, It Runs...2022-07-0828 min
reelprintSubverting Power with Alexandra StergiouIn this episode filmmaker Alexandra Stergiou discusses their experience as a casting director, the themes of performance and coming of age present in her works, and the commodification of queerness. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward talks about sleeping.
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Alexandra Stergiou (she/they) is a filmmaker whose work explores aesthetics that bridge fiction and nonfiction, queerness, coming-of-age, and pop culture. Her films have been recommended by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Independent Lens, and Filmmaker Magazine. This body of work has also screened in festivals and cultural institutions nationwide, including DOC N...2022-06-291h 28
reelprint2022 Sheffield DocFestIn this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin share their highly anticipated films playing at 2022 Sheffield DocFest and predict the fest's competition winners. Then, Edward shares his experience at 2022 Tribeca Festival. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward shares his experience living with a third roommate.
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1:37 - Sheffield's International Shorts Competition
6:10 - Sheffield's International First Feature Competition
12:10 - Sheffield's International Film Competition
19:26 - Edward's Tribeca Experience
23:05 - Honorable Mentions of Other Films at the Festival
31:36 - Concluding Thought: Edward living...2022-06-2934 min
reelprintNothing Is Original with Michael A. ColemanIn this episode, filmmaker and University of Missouri film professor Michael Coleman discusses the differences between homage and plagiarism, working with college students, and telling stories based on real experiences. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses what it means to be a film socialite.
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Michael A. Coleman (he/him) is a writer, director, and producer whose work ranges from commercials, music videos, and branded content to independent films, both narrative and documentary through his production company No Parking Pictures. He has also worked with the production company Generic Moving Images and teac...2022-06-171h 22reelprintMovie Theaters amid COVID 19In this episode, correspondent Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin analyze the way movie theaters operate amid the Covid-19 Pandemic and how it has a larger impact on non-profit art houses. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his use of Twitter.
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0:50 - How much films can make at today's Box Office?
2:50 - Looking at Theatrical Windows
6:20 - Same day Theater and Streaming Release
9:30 - Needing a Theatrical Release on Saving the Studios
12:00 - Impact on Art House Cinemas and Virtual Cinemas...2022-06-1629 min
reelprintAudio Documentaries with Chloé TraynerIn this episode, Ragtag Film Society’s Artistic Director Chloé Trayner discusses the recognition of film programming as a skill, merging industry and local audiences, and having film festivals in a pandemic. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about his recent Walks and Sprints.
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Chloé Trayner (she/her) is the Artistic Director at Ragtag Film Society and the founder of Assembly Documentary Development Lab. Before her role at Ragtag, she was the Festival Director of the Open City Documentary Festival from 2018 to 2020 and co-director of the Overnight Film Festival. In addition, she has...2022-06-1053 minreelprintFilm Festival Workers Unite!In this episode, correspondent Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) discuss the rights and care needed for film festival volunteers after the recent controversial layoffs at Rotterdam International Film Festival (IFFR). Then, Edward reviews Whores’ Glory, Tom Krawczyk’s recommendation. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward has filed an LLC for reelprint.
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1:10 - Introducing the Circumstances that Festival Workers Go Through
4:28 - Unification of Festival Workers on Social Media Accounts Off the Festival Circuit and Fest Staffer Stories and Job Insecurity in the Field
7:30 - Need...2022-06-0932 min
reelprintPerceptions of Authenticity with Michael T. WorkmanIn this episode Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Features Programmer and filmmaker Michael T. Workman discusses the themes of labor, vulnerability and performance in his works, and avoiding the tropes present in personal films. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about entering into more arthouse and experimental cinema environments.
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1:11 - Michael's Film Upbringings
6;12 - Michael's Exposure to Documentary
11:05 - From Parts Unknown Origins
18:05 - Expressing Vulnerability & Performance in From Parts Unknown
23:05 - Reality and Performance in Non-fiction
27:35 - Favor and Grace Ori...2022-06-031h 24reelprint2022 TribecaIn this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) dissect the highly anticipated films and predict some competition winners at 2022 Tribeca Festival. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his use of transportation means in his current life.
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1:00 - Introducing Tribeca 2022 Lineup
3:00 - Tribeca's Critics Week
6:40 - Tribeca Retrospectives
8:38 - Movie Plus
12:50 - Spotlight Documentaries
19:25 - Spotlight Narratives
28:43 - Documentary Competition
38:20 - Narrative Competition
47:55 - Final Thoughts on Tribeca and Tribeca Mi...2022-06-0255 min
reelprintRainbow of Gasoline with Tom KrawczykIn this episode, photographer and filmmaker Tom Krawczyk discusses his teaching experience overseas, using 8mm celluloid, and his acclaimed short documentary My Duduś (that has played at 2022 Big Sky, Santa Barbara, SXSW, SFFILM, Seattle Int. and Chicago Critics Film Festivals).
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Tom Krawczyk (he/him) is a Chicago/Poland based photographer and filmmaker. He lived in South Korea for 2 years, teaching students and working on documentaries. His photographs have been painted as murals in the bustling neighborhood of Hongdae, South Korea and displayed as billboards in Hong Kong. His photos also landed on the co...2022-05-271h 14reelprintPixar UniverseIn this episode, contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) discuss the films from Pixar, the Pixar Theory, and the recent controversy about contextualizing Animation at the 94th Academy Awards. Then, Edward reviews Balloonfest, Rachel Gregg's Recommendation. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward talks about being at the right place at the right time.
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1:00 - Introducing the History of Pixar
5:35 - Recognizing the Darker/Mature Tones in later Pixar films
8:32 - Critquing Sequels and the Double-Edge Sword of Business in Pixars
11:37 - The P...2022-05-2633 min
reelprintBalance Curiosity & Art in Documentaries with Rachel GreggIn this episode, Big Sky Executive Director Rachel Gregg discusses her previous work at the Montana Film Office and providing many spaces in exhibiting many types of documentaries at the Big Sky Film Festival. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses the power of language.
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Rachel Gregg (she/her) is the Executive Director of the Big Sky Film Institute, home of the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Rachel joined the Big Sky Film Institute in 2016 and oversees creative direction and production of Institute programs including the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the Bi...2022-05-201h 15reelprintMissing Movies and Lost FilmsIn this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) analyze the importance of restoring and preserving films, and recognizing these efforts from Missing Movies, a group of filmmakers, distributors, and archivists advocating for accessible cinema. Then Edward reviews The Time Traveler’s Wife, Cason Suggs’ recommendation. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses his new adopted home.
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1:10 - Introducing Missing Movies
4:00 - Martin Scorsese's Film Foundation and World Cinema Project
8:25 - Limitations of a physical and digital archives
11:10 - Missing Movies Effort...2022-05-1936 min
reelprintMake Something Out of Nothing with Cason SuggsIn this episode, filmmaker Cason Suggs shares how he divides time with athletics and filmmaking, breaking genre conventions in his works, recognizing the correlations between acting, directing and writing, and working on vlogs with NBA player Justin Holiday of the Sacramento Kings. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses his trip to Prismatic Ground.
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Cason Suggs (he/him) is a Missouri-based filmmaker. Through his production company Cost of Kindness, he makes videography work such as vlogs for NBA player Justin Holiday and films that explore different genre conventions and avenues of representation. Hi...2022-05-141h 13reelprint2022 CannesIn this episode, contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) dissect the highly anticipated films playing at 2022 Cannes, as well as predicting the Palme D’Or winner for this edition. Then, Edward reviews Primary, Stacey Woelfel’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses his and his brother’s dog Quaker.
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1:20 - Director's Fortnight
7:40 - International Cannes Critics Week and Cannes Special Screenings
9:53 - Will David Lynch come to Cannes?
10:50 - More Out of Competition Screenings such as Hunt, Final Cut and Irma...2022-05-1432 min
reelprintCinematic Nonfiction with Stacey WoelfelIn this episode, University of Missouri’s Professor Emeritus Stacey Woelfel discusses the formation of the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, the evolution of journalism, and working with students on Keep the Cameras Rolling: The Pedro Zamora Way. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses the workload that comes into being an independent film critic and podcaster.
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Stacey Woelfel (he/him) is a professor emeritus at the Missouri School of Journalism and the founding director of the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism. He also serves as the school’s Dire...2022-05-111h 12reelprintViewing Art from Problematic ArtistsIn this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) converse on watching films from problematic artists, and the recent controversies with Alec Baldwin and Will Smith. Then, Edward reviews Cleo from 5 to 7, Brooke Pepion Swaney’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses his name Eddy.
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1:05 - Introducing the tough conversation
3:50 - Figuring out the person we think on screen vs. off screen
5:45 - How these scandals affect co-workers like Harvey Weinstein's relationship with Kevin Smith and Quentin Tarantino
9:30 - Anal...2022-05-1037 min
reelprintSense of Belonging with Brooke Pepion Swaney and Kendra Mylnechuk PotterIn this episode, director Brooke Pepion Swaney and producer/actor Kendra Mylnechuk Potter discuss the theme of sense of belonging and their friendship during the making of OK BREATHE AURALEE and DAUGHTER OF A LOST BIRD. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses his involvement in the film industry.
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Brooke P. Swaney (she/her, Blackfeet/Salish) was selected to participate as a NATIVe Fellow at the 2019 European Film Market/Berlinale. She is also a 2014 Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Fellow and a 2013 Time Warner Fellow through the Sundance Institute. OK BREATHE AURALEE, her...2022-04-291h 07reelprintCurrent State of Journalism in Nonfiction and Controversial ProgrammingIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) analyze the findings of the Center for Media and Social Impact’s Report on the current State of Journalism in Documentaries, SXSW’s hypocritical stance on providing spaces for people with disabilities (18:45), and Sundance’s inclusion of Jihad Rehab (32:40). Then, Edward shares his thoughts on Random Acts of Flyness, Jessica Tifase’s recommendation (28:07). Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses reelprint’s politics (01:12:13).
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1:05 - Ep. 19 Introduction and the key findings of the Center for Media and Social Impact’s recent repor...2022-04-281h 16
reelprintYou Can't Kill a Revolution with Jessica TifaseIn this episode, multidisciplinary artist Jessica Tifase (she/her) shares the similarities and differences in making projects in different mediums and how Mizzou has whitewashed history in her upcoming Concerned Student 1950 documentary. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about his favorite sport basketball.
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Jessica Tifase (she/her) is a Nigerian-American artist from Houston, Texas that is passionate about disrupting the conventional approaches of storytelling in order to heal the relationship between her subjects, the camera and the audience. Through portrait photography and multimedia production, her work experiments with elements that have be...2022-04-221h 00reelprint2022 Seattle Int. Film Festival and Hot DocsIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) dissect the highly anticipated films playing at 2022 Seattle International Film Festival and 2022 Hot Docs. Then Edward reviews Ascension by Bill Viola, Brady McDougall’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his excitement as accredited media for 2022 Hot Docs.
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2:25 - Analyzing the Documentary Competition (including Riotsville USA, Outta the Muck, Children of the Mist) at 2022 SIFF
4:42 - Analyzing the Official Competition (Invisible Demons, The Territory, and Navalny at 2022 SIFF
6:52 - Festival Spotlights at 2022 SIFF...2022-04-2032 min
reelprintMarketplace Economy with Brady McDougallIn this episode, video artist Brady McDougall (he/him) explains how images operate in a marketplace economy, his experiences making his thesis film Alone with you, and working as a production assistant on Bisbee ‘17 and Brewmaster. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his reluctance in not doing published interview articles before he published his interview with Children of the Mist director Diem Ha Le.
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Brady McDougall (he/him) is an interdisciplinary artist from Highland Park, IL. He graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2019, where he double majored in Film Stud...2022-04-151h 15reelprintHays Code and MPAA Rating SystemIn this episode, contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) analyze the history of the Hays Code and MPAA rating system and how they affect the way filmmakers can express their ideas. Then, Edward reviews Feels Good Man, Audrey Roloff’s recommendation. Finally, Edward shares his thoughts on the non-slap gate portions of the 94th Oscars.
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2:00 - Describing what the historical Hays Code prohibits
6:40 - Analyzing the harmful effects of the Hays Code
9:30 - Examining how artists subtly broke the code in genres like Film No...2022-04-1433 min
reelprintFeeling Burnout with Audrey RoloffIn this episode, filmmaker Audrey Roloff describes (she/her) why she initially wanted to major in broadcast journalism, the differences between working with a big crew on music videos and herself on class projects, and how she became a character in her upcoming doc, Sifa. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about roadshow theatrical releases.
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Audrey Roloff (she/her) is an editor and filmmaker from Columbia, Missouri. Currently, Audrey works as a production coordinator for Healium, a local virtual reality company and is the Missouri School of Journalism Student Council President. In...2022-04-011h 02reelprint2022 CPH DOXIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Jonah Desneaux (he/him) analyze the 2022 CPH: DOX lineup and predict the winners in their competition programs. Then, Edward gives a new take on Fatal Attraction, in a rewatch following Nick Robbins’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his thoughts on traveling.
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1:40 - Analyzing the DOX:Award program
6:45 - Breaking down the F:ACT Award program
11:05 - Edward dissects the Next:Wave Award program
15:07 - Jonah breaks down the Nordic:Dox Award program
2022-04-0145 minreelprintPraise the Lord with Nick RobbinsIn this episode, guest Nick Robbins (he/him) shares the valuable lessons he learned from his internship at Hollywood Casting Productions and where he finds inspiration to tell stories and cast actors. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward announces a new format change that will affect even-numbered episodes starting with episode 12.
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Nick Robbins (he/him) is a filmmaker from Chicago, IL. He is finishing his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri with a major in Film Production and minor in Digital Storytelling. His short films, I Can Make You Dance, The Cu...2022-03-2541 minreelprint2022 Awards Season and Oscar PredictionsIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) reflect on Sean’s prediction articles and predict the winners for the 94th Academy Awards. Then, Edward reviews Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Megan Liz Smith’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about his style of conversing with the guests.
Episode show notes and time codes here.2022-03-231h 05reelprintBehind the Camera with Megan Liz SmithIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) break down the comeback of Black and White films in 2021 such as Belfast, The Velvet Underground, and Passing. Then, filmmaker Megan Liz Smith (she/her) discusses her experiences as a young actor before transitioning to work behind the scenes as a "cameraperson." Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about his experiences with performing and theatre.
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Megan Liz Smith (she/her) is a cinematographer and documentary filmmaker from the snowy Northern Territory of Minnesota. She grew up acting in...2022-03-181h 01reelprint2022 BerlinaleIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) dissect the line-ups and anticipated films at 2022 Berlinale. Then, Edward reviews Children of Men, Matt Schacht’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward recounts his True/False trip.
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0:55 - Episode Intro and Claire Denis
4:55 - Announcing the 2022 Berlinale Generation and Shorts recipients
9:10 - Dissecting 2022 Berlinale Shorts Kicking the Clouds and Starfuckers
13:35 - Berlinale Documentary, Encounters and other Major Winners
16:50 - Edward’s review of Children of Men
22:12 - Diss...2022-03-1638 minreelprintFeed the Crew with Matt SchachtIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) analyze the resurgence of musicals in 2021 with hits such as In the Heights, West Side Story, and Encanto. Then, guest Matt Schacht (he/him) discusses the need of local storytelling and his tricky path of becoming a filmmaker. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his highlights of the 2022 Big Sky Film Festival.
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Matt Schacht (he/him) is the owner and operator of Peace Frame Productions, a commercial film production company in downtown Columbia. He graduated from the Un...2022-03-111h 12reelprintIn Memoriam 2022In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) mourn the people we lost in the film industry from Feb. 2, 2021 through Feb. 2, 2022. Then, Edward reviews Amadeus, Kendrick Smith’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares the need to have an in memoriam as an episode instead of in a written obituary.
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2:00 - Roy Christopher tribute
6:18 - Remy Julien and Other Stunt Performers Tributes
11:05 - Larry McMurtry, Joan Didion and Jean-Claude Carrière Tributes
16:09 - Lina Wertmüller, Melvin Van Peeble...2022-03-1059 minreelprintDo Better, Be Better with Kendrick SmithIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Jonah Desneaux (he/him) analyze the top hits at SXSW and True/False. Then, Kendrick Smith (they/he), a filmmaker and studio manager for social media personality chef and NY Times Best-Selling Author Johsua Weissman, shares the differences in making videos for different platforms and how they made a filmmaking community when they were a student at the University of Missouri. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his relationship with health.
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Kendrick Smith (they/he) is an editor, director, and writer. Th...2022-03-041h 32reelprint94th Academy Awards BreakdownIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) tear apart the nominees and snubs of the 94th Academy Awards. Then, Edward reviews High Life, Rowen Mutt’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares how his love for the Oscars haven’t been the same since he was a kid.
Time Codes:
1:37 - 94th Oscar milestones
11:10 - Edward introducing shout-outs films that got nominated primarily in the technical categories
11:50 - Best Visual Effects, Editing, and Costume Design awards breakdown
16:2...2022-03-021h 14reelprintWith Great Power Comes Great Responsibility with Rowen MuttIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) analyze how the Marvel Cinematic Universe became a force to be reckoned with. Then, filmmaker and cinematographer Rowen Mutt (he/him) discusses the purpose of making films and the things that come out of a collaborative partnership with Edward. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his favorite hobbies in New York City.
Guest Bio:
Rowen Mutt (he/him) is a filmmaker and writer. He makes fiction (Peppermint) and nonfiction narratives (My Canvas), as well as commercials through his production co...2022-02-281h 25reelprintBest of 2021In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributors Jonah Desneux (he/him) and Sean Naughton (he/him) share their top 10 lists of films in 2021. Then, Edward reviews The Peanut Butter Falcon, Sean Greene’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward breaks down his meaning of a Best Of list.
Time Codes:
0:55 - Best of 2021 introduction and our 3’s Top 10 Best of 2021 lists
4:47 - Thoughts on The Power of the Dog
7:48 - Thoughts on C’mon C’mon
12:00 - Thoughts on Wheel of Fortune an...2022-02-2747 minreelprintFace the Music with Sean GreeneIn this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Jonah Desneux (he/him) analyze what will come in film in 2022. Then, filmmaker and videographer Sean Greene (he/him) stops by to discuss his filmmaking approach and why he exhibits his stuff immediately on Youtube instead of film festivals with Edward. Finally, in today’s Concluding Thought, Edward shares his first film exhibition trip to the 2021 Wild Bunch Film Festival in Wilcox, AZ, to represent The American Frontier.
Guest Bio:
Sean Greene (he/him) is a writer, filmmaker, and podcaster who recently graduated from the Un...2022-02-181h 21reelprintNew BeginningsIn this short episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributors Jonah Desneux (he/him) and Sean Naughton (he/him) discuss the background and goals for the podcast and its accompanying publication. In today’s Concluding Thought, Edward explains the origin of reelprint and his thoughts on the podcast’s future.
Time Codes:
1:25 - Edward, Sean, and Jonah’s backgrounds
6:32 - Details on reelprint’s segments and the type of guests who will be on the podcast.
11:33 - Concluding Though: New Beginnings
All episodes are available on all streaming services...2022-02-1616 minreelprintthis is reelprintEddy Frumkin introduces the new film review podcast, reelprint.2022-02-1600 min