Film Festival Radio

Director/Producer Mark Shapiro chats about DOWNWIND, a documentary feature that chronicles the nuclear testing that took place in the Nevada area where 928 nuclear weapons were detonated between 1951 – 1992. Part of the film explores how these tests have impacted the lives, the politics, and the environments of various people over the last several decades. The film is narrated by actor Martin Shee...

GUESTS : Amber Shana Williams, who stars as "Tamar" on the mega-hit show ("The Chosen"; Cast Members from MTV's new dating show "The Love Experiment"; Cast member Alan Tenta from "Alone" (History Channel) Season 10 finale show; Arushi Garg, Winner of NBC's "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge"; Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

GUEST: Emily Ruhl is the executive producer of the film short IN THE GARDEN OF TULIPS. It’s a very moving and touching film that takes place at the height of the Iran-Iraq war, as it follows 15-year-old "Caroline" as she takes a final car ride with her father. IN THE GARDEN OF TULIPS will be screened on August 10th @ 2:30 Pacific, at the world famous TCL Chinese 6 Theatre during the 19th Annual Ho...

Director Chad Stockfleth chats about the new documentary feature film about the Elephant 6 Recording Company & collective: Neutral Milk Hotel, the Olivia Tremor Control, the Apples In Stereo, Elf Power, the Music Tapes, the Minders, the Gerbils, of Montreal, Beulah, Dressy Bessy, Great Lakes & more. In US theaters August 25th and on VOD September 1 (Amazon & Apple TV). https://www.elephant6movie.c...

GUESTS: Brian Lonano and Blake Myers are the producers and directors of the award-winning film short CONTENT: THE LO-FI MAN. This film will be screened August 12, 2023 at the 19th Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival in Los Angeles. Exact screening time is 11:59pm at the TCL Chinese Theatre #1. SYNOPSIS: "CONTENT: The Lo-Fi Man" starts as a documentary about a beloved cult film, then turns into a YouT...

GUESTS: Actress Aldis Amah Hamilton is the star and co-writer of the critically acclaimed Icelandic TV series BLACK SANDS. She’s making waves in her home country of Iceland, as the first person of color to star and co-write a TV series. For her work as an actress, Aldis was nominated for Actress of the Year at the Iceland Edda Awards, which is equivalent to The Emmy Awards. Watch Black Sands on th...

Aldis Amah Hamilton is the star and co-writer of the critically acclaimed Icelandic TV series BLACK SANDS. She’s making waves in her home country of Iceland, as the first person of color to star and co-write a TV series. For her work as an actress, Aldis was nominated for Actress of the Year at the Iceland Edda Awards, which is equivalent to The Emmy Awards. The 8-episodes, Black Sands drama serie...

Guests: Cast members from MTV's "Teen Moms-The Next Chapter; Bonnie Bowes from "The Fire That Took Her" film on Paramount+; Cast members from new series "Naked & Afraid-Castaways(Discovery Channel) ; Chris Woolsey Senior Director of Communications for (Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment) shares what's hot in films and TV for July at the brand Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See http...

GUESTS: Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment shares what's popping at Crackle in movies and TV; Jade Cline and Leah Messer from MTV's "Teen Mom: The Next Chapter" (Wednesdays 8pm ET/PT); and Kerra Bennett and Andrew Shayde, cast members from "Naked and Afraid--Castaways" new show on The Discovery Channel, premieres July 30th (8pm ET/PT) Hoste...

GUESTS: American Ninja Warrior (Joe Moravsky); Chris Woolsey (Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment) chats about what's hot at Redbox for July; and Vance Walker (American Ninja Warrior). Both Ninja Warriors will be competing on July 24, 2023 as the show continues its semi-finals competition on NBC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

GUESTS: Filmmakers of new documentary FOR THE ANIMALS; Chris Woolsey, Senior Communications Director @ Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment re: the latest at Redbox for July; and TV personality and Chef Graham Elliott from PBS' THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE show Season 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

LGBTQ+ coming of age drama, "One of the Boys", is now available to binge on Nordic streamer Viaplay. Inspired by his own experiences, young Danish filmmaker/director Teys Schucany created and directed the four-part, award-winning short form series, that's available for streaming on Viaplay. Second guest is indie filmmaker/director Tiger Ji chats about his latest film short "Death and Ramen" a dark...

Guests are Grammy Award winner and 2x Emmy nominee Dom Flemons chats about narrating the 4-part documentary series "The Real Wild West" that's currently streaming on the Curiosity Stream channel. Second guest is singer/songwriter /musician Gloria Jones, who recorded the original hit single TAINTED LOVE, chats about the upcoming documentary about the life and music of the late great British rock st...

THE REAL GEORGE MICHAEL - PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST documentary premiered on June 25th, which would have been George’s 60th birthday. It's now available on Amazon, Tubi, Roku, Peacock, Plex and Xumo in the United States and Canada. Who really was George Michael? The new doc delves into answers to that question. It's told candidly from the people who really knew him best – his music manager Simon Napie...

Kari Lake in her first book, Unafraid: Just Getting Started, outlines her journey from being the most beloved newscaster and broadcast journalist in Arizona to the leader of the largest grassroots movement in the state’s history. Kari Lake shares an exclusive, uncensored look inside her journey. From the time she walked away from the media, to the beginning of her bid for governor, her David and G...

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John Nitti has an incredible new best-selling memoir "Sharing the Road: An Amateur Cyclist’s 10,000-mile Solo Bike Trip Across America." It's a must-read for anyone who loves cycling, adventure, and the open road. (https://www.johnnitti.com/) A portion of proceeds from the memoir will benefit the Marty Lyons Foundation to fulfill the wishes of critically ill children around the nation. Plus, infor...

GUESETS: American Ninja Warrior contestant Gary Weiland makes history as first amputee to get to the semi-finals of the show's competition; film director/writer Alethea Root and actress/writer Jules Bruff of film GOOD SIDE OF BAD, premiering at the Dances With Films Film Festival (June 22, 2023) in L.A. (https://danceswithfilms.com/); Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken So...

With the presidential election not far off, people are beginning to form opinions about the people and parties running. One person they won't want to miss considering for the position is Barak Zilberberg, who has announced his run for the presidency in the 2024 election. He has made his candidacy official and is turning heads with where he stands on some issues. Visit his campaign website at: http...

GUESTS: Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for Soul Entertainment shares what's cooking for the month of June in movies and TV at Chicken Soup for Soul; Emmy winning director/writer Bryan Tucker chats about the new indie film short "Savi the Cat" which was screened at The Tribeca Film Festival; and Love & Hip Hop Atlanta cast members Rasheeda and Spice chat about the...

GUESTS':  professional bull rider Zeke Mitchell is one of the cast members of the new docuseries "The Ride" that takes a behind the scenes look at the lives and careers of people in the world of PBR  -  professional bull riding. And author Tasha Van Howe chats about her just-released new book Miss Me, Always, which chronicles the back-to-back tragedies she and her husband suffered and survived inf...

GUESTS: Professional bull rider Zeke Mitchell chats about being part of the cast of "The Ride" airing on Prime Video. The show's about the world's top bull riders juggle their families, faith, and a modern-day cowboy lifestyle as they compete for the inaugural team series championship; author Dr. Jackie Greene chats about her new book "Permission to Live Free: Living the Life God Created You For";...

Guests: Puma, cast member from Black Ink Crew: NY chats about the show's new Season 10 premiere; The Voice contestant Holly Brand (Team Kelly Clarkson) chats about making it to the show's Live Rounds; Chris Woolsey, Senior Director at Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment chats about the latest films and TV shows at Crackle for the month of May; independent filmmaker Sav Rodgers chats about his...

Businessman and Harvard graduate Suneel Chakravorty chats about his continued connection to Keith Raniere, co-founder of the now defunct controversial NXIVM cult organization. Raniere is currently serving time in an Arizona prison. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guests: The Voice singer Noivas of Team Blake Shelton, chats about advancing to the show's Live Rounds; journalist/author and tv personality Kimberly Osorio chats about the digital event THE GREATEST RAP CREW OF ALL TIME, which celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop during the BET Awards weekend (June 25, 2023). Vote now! for your favorite hip hop crew by visiting BET.com for more details; Chris Woolsey,...