Bond on Cinema

Our guest today is Harold Swinkels, a Dutch writer and director, whose shortfilm "ODESSA" has garnered significant international acclaim. This unique movie, stands as a testament to his innovative film making style. We discuss his journey and the creative process behind his award-winning work, which has been recognized at numerous film festival events. In the wake of WWII, a devoted father guides...

Paige Morrow Kimball’s WAIT is a powerful short film. When the main character Evie agrees to meet Matt, a guy from her past, Evie, 23, harbors a deep trauma. She agrees to meet Matt, 25, the guy who sexually assaulted her in high school, for an apology seven years in the making. Bubbling just beneath is a rawer version of Evie, her 16 year old self, who says what adult Evie is too afraid to say. M...

We sit down with award-winning writer-director Marcellus Cox, whose extensive work in filmmaking has graced over 200 international film festivals. His independent film projects have garnered more than 150 international awards, showcasing his talent as a movie director. This segment highlights his significant contributions to film production, including his acclaimed short film works. JAMARCUS ROSE...

Kendra Monet’s psychological short film ATTACHED, centers around a woman in her mid to late twenties named Draya. She is a struggling actress and recently broke up with her longtime boyfriend Davon. She deals with the anxieties of everyday life and healing from a relationship that continues to haunt her. The film opens with a flashback of Draya killing her ex-boyfriend Davon after an argument that...

We sit down with director Colin McIvor and actress Eva Birthistle to discuss their exciting new film, "No Ordinary Heist." This new film is based on the true story of the 2004 Northern Bank robbery, offering a fresh take on a notorious bank heist. Get ready for a thrilling cinematic experience! Anchored by a quietly commanding turn from Eddie Marsan and guided with a steady, assured hand by Colin...

Tom Logan and Michael Tove’s short film YARD SALEING is a delight to watch and when it ends you will be wanting more, just like me. YARD SALEING has an all-star cast which gives it a feature film feel to it. What could be better than a suburban house white caught up in a crime drama.  After an exhibit of the Dubai Crown Gems are stolen and never recovered, suburbanites Jim and Sally Marsh stumble...

THE CHAPLAIN AND THE DOCTOR is filled with warmth and humor, this buddy film follows two unlikely allies working to bring curiosity, connection, and compassion to a broken healthcare system - one patient at a time. Betty Clark is an 80-year-old, African American chaplain on staff at The Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, the level-one trauma center in Oakland, California. Jessica Zitter is a whi...

Aaron Wheeler’s latest feature documentary, THE EDGE OF EXISTENCE, tells the story of electronics lecturer Cam Cameron, as he attempts to survive on the UK’s most remote and dangerous island, Rockall, for a record 50 days to prove his strength to himself and inspire his family. This story attempts to understand the nature of adventure itself in an attempt to explore the true costs and benefits of...

Matthew Simpson's DISREMEMBER is a feature film about an ex-military alcoholic begins experiencing unexplained blackouts, and the more he tries to stop them, the worse they get, until he realizes they are being triggered by a trauma his mind is fighting to forget. What makes this film so amazing is, it is top quality in every way and to remind you, this film has no crew, no cast and was done with...

Katy Lea Cannon is the Executive Director of WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival, one of the longest-running independent film festivals in the world. She is leading the festival into its next chapter, honoring the legacy of its late founder and her father, Hunter Todd, while expanding its impact through filmmaker support, industry programming, and community engagement. In addition to h...

Sam Hayes’ feature film POOLS is about a young woman Kennedy who has one day to get herself together or get kicked out of school for good. Instead of buckling down, she rallies a ragtag crew for a midnight pool-hopping adventure through the lavish estates of her college town. But under the surface, Kennedy is searching for answers to the questions tearing her up inside in the wake of her father's...

Ali Marsh’s PITTSBURGH is both a period piece and a coming of age story all rolled into one. It’s 1979 and scrappy 9-year-old Mints is eager to wrap up a visit with her needy divorced dad. Mints' solo flight home is re-routed to Pittsburgh, where for one chaotic night she is left in the care of a boozy stewardess and a hard-nosed Granny. As she witnesses the unreliability of the adults around her,...

The haunting psychological horror short VOID, written and directed by Javier Cano Larumbe, has been officially selected for the Cleveland International Film Festival. Drawing directly from the director’s childhood experience of navigating his parents’ divorce, the film transforms personal memory into a chilling exploration of fear, emotional isolation, and the inner world of a child struggling to...

HAND follows Lin, a middle-aged undocumented cook working in a small Chinese restaurant in California, as he struggles to navigate the realities of life in the United States. Caught between the demands of economic survival and a deepening sense of isolation, he begins to confront the personal cost of remaining invisible in a society where anti-Asian hostility continues to rise beyond his workplace...

GRACE follows a woman in her late twenties with Down Syndrome as she navigates adulthood, independence, and her first serious romantic relationship. As Grace (Fiadhnait Canning) grows closer to her boyfriend Tommy, their relationship is met with hesitation from those around them, who continue to make decisions on their behalf believing they are acting in their best interest. As she begins to find...

The dark comedy horror short A Hand to Hold, written by playwright Eliza Power and directed by award-winning filmmaker Philip Clyde-Smith, has been officially selected for the 50th edition of the Cleveland International Film Festival. Blending sharp humor, cinematic storytelling, and striking Hollywood-grade makeup and special effects, the film delivers a bold genre experience that mixes laughs wi...

Ladies and gentlemen, at its heart, Christopher & The Bug follows Christopher, a reclusive owl whose quiet, solitary life is disrupted when a tiny, uninvited bug moves into his home. What begins as a series of comical attempts to reclaim his space gradually transforms into an unexpected journey toward connection. As Christopher confronts his own fears and misunderstandings, he discovers the tr...

Welcome to Bond on Cinema, where filmmakers and stories take center stage. In this video, we feature an insightful movie interview with writer-director Tom Harp, known for his work in making movies like "The Donor Party" and his newest "Home Delivery." Harp shares his experience in directing and screenwriting, offering a glimpse into the creative process behind a successful comedy movie. Comedy is...

The deep-voiced London-born stage and screen actor was trained as a Shakespearean thespian at Toynbee Hall and at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He made his first theatrical appearances at the National Theatre under the direction of Laurence Olivier and at the Bristol Hippodrome in 1959.  He appeared in Arnold Wesker's play Chips with Everything which premiered at the Royal...

Join us for an insightful interview with Emmy-winning special effects artist Lee Romare, known for his incredible contributions to projects like War of the Worlds and Five Nights at Freddy's. This discussion offers a fascinating look at the world of sfx and the intricate filmmaking process. Discover what goes on behind the scenes in major production and on the movie set, showcasing the dedication...

The deeply personal and emotionally resonant short film SŪNNA meaning Listen, was written and directed by Radha Mehta. Inspired by Radha’s own lived experience, the film offers a powerful and intimate exploration of identity, loss, and rediscovery through the lens of music and silence. SŪNNA follows a young Indian musician whose world is upended by sudden hearing loss. As silence takes hold, she i...

Director Thomas Lorber’s LEGEND HAS IT is about a male stripper named Adam. He's a dancer, the kind that's hired for high-end bachelorette blowouts and socialite birthday parties.  He is hired for one last event as he hanging up his g-string for good. Only, what should have been a fun and easy payday in an estrogen-filled hotel suite, turns into an unexpected encounter with the French mafia. With...

Sarah Benjamin’s short film MEOW is a quiet reminder that a story does not need grandeur to leave a lasting mark—it only needs truth, contrast, and a willingness to explore the unknown. What begins as a simple search for a lost cat becomes something far more layered: a moment of crossing, of curiosity, of subtle transformation. Through Shir, we glimpse a life shaped by structure and tradition—one...

adies and gentlemen, my guest today is Naila Al-Khaja, the first female film director in the United Arab Emirates. We discuss her latest psychological drama film, 'BAAB', co-written by Masad Amir Allah. This conversation offers valuable screenwriting advice and insights into movie storytelling. Nayla Al Khaja’s BAAB is a haunting psychological dark fantasy that unfolds through the fractured mind o...

Ladies and gentlemen, BUKRA is about Amal, a your Syrian refugee who wins a soccer ball in a sweepstakes, and must race to claim her prize and play one final game with her best friend before he's gone forever. Set in a Syrian refugee camp in Turkey, Bukra tells the story of 11-year-old Amal, whose greatest dream is to play soccer with a real ball rather than the one she and her best friend Fouad c...