Action! Magazine The Podcast

What does it take to capture an extraordinary human story on the world’s tallest mountain? ACTION! Magazine welcomes Oscar-winning directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi for an interview about Everest: The Other Side . The documentary follows ski mountaineers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson’s shared dream of climbing and skiing Everest’s direct North Face, unfolding into a powerful sto...

What happens when couples therapy takes an unexpected turn and the truth becomes impossible to hide? In this episode of ACTION! Magazine The Podcast , we sit down with director Nacho Arenas to discuss his new film, Blow the Horn , a gripping exploration of relationships, trust, deception, and the consequences of revealing our darkest secrets. Starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Ken Leung, Lake Bell, Josh...

On this episode of ACTION! Magazine The Podcast, we sit down with producer Benjamin de Menil to discuss a documentary that explores bachata beyond the dance floors and into the heart of Dominican culture. Filmed over five years in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, director Frank Pavich ( Jodorowsky’s Dune ) follows a group of young musicians as they navigate growing up, discover their identities, and...

Join Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar, with moderator Colman Domingo, for a conversation about the challenges facing independent filmmaking and how a groundbreaking parity model helped bring Jockey (TIFF ’21) and Sing Sing (TIFF ’23) to life. Discover how this approach creates opportunities for every artist, creative, and stakeholder to contribute, thrive, and share in a film’s success.

In this episode of ACTION! Magazine The Podcast , we sit down with directors Sneha Krishnaswami and Luiza Nunes Aguiar to talk about The Invisible Season , a documentary that takes us behind the scenes of the NHL off-season and the people who help elite athletes reach their full potential. From movement and strength training to nutrition and recovery, the film explores the systems, discipline, and...

James Quattrochi joins ACTION! Magazine The Podcast for an exciting conversation about his career, his work on the hit Paramount+ series Tulsa King , and the major projects on his horizon. Fresh off his third season of Tulsa King , James discusses being part of the acclaimed series starring Sylvester Stallone, as the show continues to earn recognition and anticipation builds for what’s next. We al...

Podcast Episode Description In this episode, we sit down for an inspiring conversation with faith-based filmmaker Henrique about two exciting new projects that are bringing powerful stories of faith, forgiveness, and transformation to the screen. First, Henrique shares about Forgiving the Nightmare, a new short film that he directed and premieres this week. We talk about the heart behind the story...

In this episode of ACTION! Magazine The Podcast , we sit down with writer-director Alessio Cappelletti to discuss WHITENESS , an ambitious feature-length cinematic event that blends satire, horror, animation, historical film restoration, drama, and experimental storytelling to explore how narratives of race are created, inherited, challenged, and remembered. Selected for its World Premiere at the...

In this episode of ACTION! Magazine The Podcast, we sit down with director Lucca Vieira to talk about his film The Midway Point , a moving story about connection, perception, and seeing the world in a different way. The film follows Jake, a high school student on the autism spectrum who feels increasingly disillusioned with the world around him. When he meets Alice, he begins to experience life fr...

We had a wonderful conversation with two inspiring leaders from Women in Film: Dr. Inya Lawal President of WIFT Africa, and Rabia Chopra, Director of Programs & Development at WIF India. We discussed the vital work Women in Film is doing to advocate for women in the entertainment industry by providing career advancement opportunities, resources, and a strong global community.

In this episode of ACTION! Magazine The Podcast , Editor-in-Chief Victoria Arruda sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Chase Joynt to discuss his powerful new documentary, STATE of FIRSTS . The film follows Sarah McBride's historic campaign to become the first transgender member of the U.S. Congress, offering an intimate look at the challenges, triumphs, and political realities surrounding her groun...

Join us for a conversation with Renée Wilson and Jana Naomi Smith about Red for Revolution, the powerful six-part audio drama exploring intergenerational stories of Black women, queer love, and liberation. Starring Jordan Hull, Loretta Devine, Jennifer Beals, Danny Glover, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and many more, the series follows a love story that transcends generations and challenges convention.

This special Cannes Film Festival episode of ACTION! Magazine The Podcast features a conversation with Antonio Saccone, President of Cinecittà, one of the world's most iconic film studios and a cornerstone of Italian cinema. In this insightful interview, Antonio reflects on the remarkable legacy of Italian filmmaking, the lasting influence of Cinecittà on the global film industry, and the studio's...

In this special Cannes Film Festival episode of ACTION! Magazine The Podcast , we sit down with director and producer Alejandro Vilpa to discuss his latest project, Blue Shades . As the founder of Vilpa Films and Vilpa Max , a streaming platform dedicated to showcasing Oscar winning films and emerging voices, Alejandro shares his passion for creating meaningful stories and supporting independent c...

ACTION! Magazine’s special podcast episode features an inspiring conversation with Katie Camosy, director of the powerful documentary Gaslit. Join us as we discuss the making of this timely film, which follows Academy Award-winning actor and activist Jane Fonda on a journey through Texas and Louisiana, meeting the people on the front lines of the fight against fossil fuel expansion and its impact...

Recorded during the Cannes Film Festival, we sit down with talented British actor Ollie Roddy following the premiere of his latest project, Tip Toe . In this candid conversation, Ollie reflects on his journey as an actor, shares stories from his career so far, and gives us a glimpse into what’s next. We also dive into the realities of working in today’s film and television industry, from navigatin...

This week on ACTION! Magazine The Podcast , we sit down with award-winning filmmaker Aella to talk about the journey that has shaped her voice as one of the exciting emerging directors to watch. From her background in theatre and literature to directing at the National Film & Television School, Aella reflects on the experiences that led her into filmmaking and how she developed a storytelling...

Ever wondered where hip-hop’s most iconic accessory actually came from? Long before it was a global fashion staple, the grill was the brainchild of one man: "Famous Eddie" Plein . In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Eddie Plein himself, the most inventive fashion icon you’ve never heard of, and director Lyle Lindgren to talk about their explosive new documentary, Mouth Full of Golds (a...

ACTION! Magazine Podcast | Tribeca Special: Monika "Jac" Jagaciak & Branislav Jankić on White Belt What happens when a global supermodel trades the runway for the grappling mat? In this special Tribeca Festival episode, we sit down with international model Monika “Jac” Jagaciak and director Branislav Jankić to discuss their raw new documentary, White Belt. After two decades fronting Hermès cam...

We are sitting down with the incredibly talented filmmaker Luca Bueno to talk about two massive upcoming projects you absolutely need on your radar: If Tomorrow Ever Comes – A mind-bending sci-fi film set in a post-post-apocalyptic Brazilian Amazon (currently in post-production!). Riders – A thrilling project following twin brothers navigating the intense world of competitive bull riding and their...

In this episode, we sit down with director Jeremy Seifert to discuss his new documentary Papertown , a powerful and emotional portrait of a North Carolina community facing the collapse of the industry that defined it for generations. The film follows the final months of a 115-year-old paper mill in Canton, North Carolina, as its sudden closure devastates the town’s economy and forces residents to...

No novo episódio do podcast, conversamos com a diretora Rosane Svartman sobre seu novo filme (Des)controle , estrelado por Carolina Dieckmann. Durante a entrevista, falamos sobre o processo criativo por trás da produção, os temas centrais da história e os desafios de construir uma narrativa tão intensa e atual. Rosane também compartilha como foi trabalhar com Carolina Dieckmann na construção da pr...

In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Benjamin Wagner to discuss his new documentary Friends & Neighbors , a deeply personal and timely exploration of how chronic stress and trauma are reshaping life across America. Inspired by Fred Rogers’ enduring message to “look for the helpers,” Wagner shares how his own experiences with loss and the pressures of a high-stress career led him to exam...

Documentaries have the power to transport us into lives and places we might never otherwise experience and Being Ola is a beautiful example of that. In this episode, we sit down with director Ragnhild Nøst Bergem and the film’s subject Ola Henningsen to explore the story behind this quietly powerful documentary. Set in the small Norwegian village of Vidaråsen, the film follows Ola’s daily life in...

In this episode, we sit down with writer and director Guy Trevellyan to discuss his chilling short film Plastic Surgery , a gripping body horror that confronts the real-world consequences of microplastic pollution. Starring Anna Popplewell and Daniel Ings, the film follows a surgeon on the brink of maternity leave whose final day takes a terrifying turn as patients begin revealing something unthin...