DCIFF Film Chat Podcast

The personal sacrifices of two Green Berets in a race against time to save the Afghans who kept them safe during their deployments and whose lives have been completely uprooted since the chaotic withdrawal. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Andrea von Siebenthal⁠ to chat about her film ⁠⁠ ⁠MORE THAN BROTHERS⁠ ⁠ ⁠during the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Note...

James’ dull daily routine is disrupted by a strange apparition that begins to haunt him in his waking moments and dreams alike. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Robin Rippmann to chat about his film ⁠ ⁠SPELLBOUND ⁠during the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/robinrippmann Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrippmann/ About DC Ind...

Those who do not know the Sahara think that in the desert there is only sand. But here there are children, who play and draw and make movies, and who would like not to have to think about war. In Western Sahara, thousands of Sahrawi refugees live in exile. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker ⁠⁠ Emilio Martí⁠⁠ to chat about his film LITTLE SAHARA during DCIFF 2024. LITTLE SAHARA won B...

A young girl learns of her mother’s survival of the Tokyo Firebombing on March 9-10, 1945 through the eyes of her brother’s spirit. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Julia Morizawa to chat about his film ⁠ DRAGONFLY⁠ during the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: Website: ⁠⁠https://www.juliamorizawa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliamorizawa X (Twitter...

Two friends try to find love during a murder hornet infestation. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Justin Van Voorhis⁠ to chat about his film ⁠ POST INFEST during the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: Amazon Prime: ⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Slate-Yourself-Justin-Van-Voorhis/dp/B08NC3XJJM Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jvanvoorhis88 About DC Independent Fi...

When Rosamund interviews famous DC philanthropist, Jasper, for her blog, she discovers the cost is more than what she bargained for. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Kim Machado to chat about her film ⁠COLD⁠ during the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: Instagram: ⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kimlikesthis About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support i...

A Jewish woman takes shelter in the closet of a Polish couple in 1943. A child is soon born and their lives are irrevocably changed. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker ⁠⁠⁠ Michael Masarof to chat about his film THE WOMAN FROM HAMBURG during the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: Website: ⁠ http://www.michaelmasarof.com/ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mjmasaro...

Carlton, a man in his 70s suffering from Dementia, is moved from a nursing home in the middle of the night. Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmakers ⁠⁠⁠Dana White and Chris Knoblock⁠⁠⁠ to discuss their film INVOLUNTARY during the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: Website: ⁠https://www.chrisdanafilms.com/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/chris.dana.films⁠ Instagram...

In a not too distant future, the youth have decided to get back at the older generations and start hunting them at night. Matthieu, 50 years old, will have to survive the pack that is chasing him. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmakers⁠⁠ ⁠ Cédric Peyster and Sipan Awanis ⁠ ⁠⁠ to chat about their film WOLFPACK during the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: IMBD: https://...

While sailing away on its umbrella boat, the Magic Shoe gets swallowed by the unpredictable tide of Venice! Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker ⁠⁠⁠ Florian Guillaume to chat about his film ⁠NO INK during DCIFF 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: Instagram: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/florian_jtg/ About DC Independent Film Forum We passionately support independent fil...

After an awkward accident, Sai is guilted into moving back in with his father, forcing them to bridge the chasm left by the death of Sai's mother years prior. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker ⁠⁠ Neal Reddy to chat about his film BARELY BREATHING during DCIFF 2024. BARELY BREATHING won Best Narrative Short at the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: Instagram: ⁠htt...

The daughters of Title IX encounter pervasive gender-based stereotypes and discrimination that persist within the high stakes professional world of surgery - a workplace designed for and and still controlled by men.  Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sarah Temkin⁠ to chat about her film 1001CUTS during DCIFF 2024. 1001CUTS won Best Documentary Short at the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠DC Independ...

A young, meek Black boy is thrust into darkness when a violent revelation from his estranged father sets him on a course of self-discovery, forcing him to confront family, identity, and forgiveness. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker ⁠⁠ Patrick Michael ⁠⁠ to chat about his film BLACK SILK during the 2024 ⁠⁠⁠DC Independent Film Forum.⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: Website: https://peacelovedope.com...

As he wandered through the bustling streets of New York City, a lone figure's desolation was interrupted by the serenade of a saxophonist's solo. He answered its call and transformed the urban scene into a beautiful street performance... if only for a while. Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker ⁠ Kelvin Phillips ⁠ to chat about his film MUSIC FOR A WHILE during DCIFF 2024. MUS...

Dive into the vibrant past of '60s, '70s, and '80s America with FEAST YOUR EARS, a captivating documentary on the golden era of progressive FM radio. The film features interviews with musicians, deejays, and fans who talk about how music served as a powerful voice during a time of social, cultural, and political change. The documentary explores WHFS, a station near Washington, DC, whic...

Jane receives a call from a strange clairvoyant who claims to have contacted Jane's deceased mother. In THE SESSION , directed by Andrew Schwarz, is about a young woman being approached by a medium to participate in a session to contact her mother.  Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Andrew to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023. Show Notes: IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13597504...

After 30 years together, Alex suddenly elects to emancipate his clone, Richie, but his closest friends begin to question his true intentions. CLONE, directed by Ryan M. Kennedy, shares his perspective on cloning and details from behind the scenes of making the short, suspenseful film. Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Ryan to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023. Check out the BONUS CHILL...

After discovering her boyfriend’s plan to propose, a young girl undergoes a crisis of commitment which attracts the attention of a sinister local cult. RINGWORMS, directed by William Lee, shares some tales from the set of his award-winning short. Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Will to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023. Show Notes: IMBD:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21085418/ Websit...

Two brothers, Gabriel and Daniel, and a fistful of friends face the Chinese mafia and have to end the Three Generations of Revenge. To survive, one of the brothers must learn the Smoke Style secrets, a little-known controversial martial art taught by The Smoke Master and his unique Cannabis fighting style - to stand a chance. The Smoke Master , a Brazilian stoned Kung-Fu movie, comes from director...

When Jack, a man with a terminal brain tumor for 25 years, decides to end his life, his family and friends struggle to accept his decision. JACK HAS A PLAN, directed by Bradley Berman, is a story filled with hope, humor, and self-determination as Jack’s best friend documents his three-year quest to die a happy man. Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Bradley to chat about his film during DCI...

Do you have a humble mind and are searching for meaning? This documentary will make you ache for something better for your own living soul and reminds us that art may be humanity's truest legacy. DIVINE INSTINCT, directed by James (Jim) Gossard of Goshawk Productions, explores the metaphysical human experience through the art and eyes of sculptor Gary Spinosa. He stepped away from his growing repu...

Filmmaker, Kevin Tran discusses how his film, "The Dark End of the Street" went from in-person film festivals to virtual due to COVID-19 and how it got to be available on Amazon Prime. 

During the 20th DCIFF, our Tara Jabbari spoke with Award winning director, Philip Noyce and recorded some excerpts from his public talk held at the Australian Embassy. 

Our own Tara Jabbari spoke with director Pascui Rivas about his documentary on the most promising professional soccer players today, Ordinary Gods.  Learn more about the documentary here: http://ordinarygodsfilm.com