Film Festival Radio

SEEDS is an award-winning documentary that looks into the lives of southern Black generational farmers, who have farms that have been in their families for several generations. It shows the challenges of maintaining legacy and the value of land ownership. The film captures the significance of owning land, the fragility of a legacy, financial struggles, and systemic issues these families face in ma...

T oday on Film Festival Radio, we’re joined by someone whose story is as powerful as the films he creates. Bryan Bishop is a cancer survivor, an outspoken advocate, a celebrated filmmaker, and a New York Times best‑selling author. His new feature documentary, GROWTH , is a deeply personal, sharply observed look at resilience—how we evolve, adapt, and find meaning in the moments that challenge us t...

GUESTS are: Award-winning director Alain Martin and NY Times Award-Winning author Roxane Gay. The film, The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti, examines the hypocrisy of the U.S. occupation, where American attitudes and systemic racism from the Jim Crow South were imported to the Caribbean, often forcing Haitians into service under threat of violence.  Directed by Martin, he uses a lette...

Best-selling author, and creator Sandra Magsamen shares 100 words of love in this adorable, sturdy board book titled '100 WORDS TO SAY I LOVE YOU.' Love is around us everywhere we look. You'll find 100 amazing words and ways to say, "I love you" in this perfect gift for Valentine's Day, baby showers, or any occasion. From  care to share , to  kisses and cuddles , these 100 words are easy...

We’re spotlighting recording artist/songwriter Harper Grace, one of country music’s most exciting young voices. Harper Grace's red hot career has already seen her perform twice on national television on NBC'S   Today Show , collect 17 million global streams, and co-write a song she recorded that landed a sync placement in a Netflix film in 2025 ("Getaway"). She has opened for many incred...

We’re joined by two powerhouse creators of the original hit series THE WAYFINDERS from Angel Studios. Kynan Griffin and Jason Faller are the creative minds behind the hit young fantasy series. The series will soon be hard at work on Season 2, so stay tuned. And we also have brand new audition announcements for tv shows. Trailer:  https://youtu.be/gIB3MvgI-Mo?si=mfz71p1fFcibwbAn Website: www.angel....

Guests are Chris Woolsey, Director of Communications for Angel Studios chats about some of the latest movies, and original series that make fun viewing for Valentine's Day season from Angel Studios for the month of February. Second guest is actress Madelyn Keys, who stars as Adriana Russo  in NETFLIX's new original hit series FINDING HER EDGE. The 8-part series premiered less than a month ago and...

Guests are Oscar nominated Director/Producer and Peabody Award winning filmmaker Kim A. Snyder, along with award winning librarian Martha Hickson. They will be discussing THE LIBRARIANS, a revealing documentary that follows librarians across the country as they push back against an unprecedented wave of book bans and censorship that disproportionately target books with discussions of race, LGBTQ+...

Actress Madelyn Keys chats about her role in the new original NETFLIX 8-part hit series FINDING HER EDGE. The series follows the three Russo sisters, heirs to a struggling figure skating dynasty.  Madelyn stars as the middle sister, 'Adriana Russo.' As seventeen-year-old Adriana trains for the World Championships with new partner Brayden, while still harboring feelings for her first love and forme...

ESPN ’s newest 30 for 30 documentary,  The Philly Special , focuses on the play that enabled the Philadelphia Eagles to score an upset win over the Patriots for their first Super Bowl title in 2018. The Philly Special — as it became known — has been immortalized on t-shirts, tattoos, murals, statues and much more. More than just a play, it became a rallying cry that captured the spirit and resilie...

Chatting with Dan Schachner, the longtime official “Rufferee” for the  22nd Annual Puppy Bowl. The Puppy Bowl is the original and longest running call-to-adoption television event, returns for the 22nd year on Sunday, February 8 at 2:00PM ET/11:00AM PT and will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, HBO Max and discovery+. Dan is the only human on the field during this annual fu...

AMC premieres Rise of the 49ers , a limited 4-part docuseries, exploring the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers during the ‘80s and early ’90s. Utilizing rare and never-before-seen footage from NFL Films,  Rise of the 49ers features incisive interviews with club legends (and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees) such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young and Eddie DeB...

Black Public Media and Maryland Public Television have joined forces to present the inaugural H BCU Week NOW Student Film Festival. Ten films were selected and winners, each received a $5,000 award and a slot in the streaming film festival. Students or recent graduates of Hampton University, Howard University and Spelman College, are participants. Films are currently streaming on the HBCU Week Now...

Guests are award-winning director/producer Steven Lawrence and Chris Woolsey, the Director of Hype for Angel Studios. Steven Lawrence , here to talk about the newly remastered and expanded rock music documentary THE LONG WAY HOME: REMASTERED AND EXPANDED (2026). This powerful film has been given new life through its restoration, and Steven is with us to share what went into the process and why thi...

Joining us is filmmaker and two-time Peabody Award winning director Jenner Furst , here to talk about his new documentary Thank You, Dr. Fauci . Documentarian Furst seeks answers from Dr. Fauci about the origin of COVID-19, a bio-arms race with China, and what may be the largest coverup in modern history. Awaiting Fauci’s reply, Furst decodes thousands of documents with scientists, intelligence an...

Filmmaker/cinematographer/writer Isabelle Armand chats about her new documentary GLENDORA. In the heart of the Mississippi Delta , the village of  Glendora  may seem quiet and remote. But beneath its stillness lies a vibrant, tightly knit African-American community whose strength, resilience, and creativity thrive despite chronic scarcity.   GLENDORA is the result of five years of close collaborat...

On this episode, we’re chatting with Evan Nikolas Fields , a rising young actor who’s quickly becoming one to watch. He stops by to discuss his standout role in Angel Studios’ hit fantasy series THE WAYFINDERS , which just wrapped its Season One finale . The show has built a massive following in its debut season, and Evan gives us a fun behind‑the‑scenes look at what it was like to bring the story...

We’re joined by one of the most iconic figures in backwoods Americana — Tim Smith, the legendary moonshiner who’s been at the heart of Discovery Channel’s hit series Moonshiners for 15 seasons. As the new season kicks off with bigger risks, cross‑border adventures, and old‑school outlaw ingenuity, Tim is once again proving why he’s the face of modern-day moonshining. From navigating rising liquor...

In this show we’re spotlighting a powerful new film hitting theaters January 16th . It’s the upcoming film LEARNING YOU , a heartfelt and thought‑provoking story that’s already generating early buzz. Joining us is the film’s director and producer, Tyler Sansom , whose work continues to blend emotional depth with authentic storytelling. Tyler will share the inspiration behind the film, the creative...

Film Festival Radio on KSHP 1400 AM/107.1 FM in Las Vegas. Guests are:  Aiden Ross the new grand prize winner of NBC's THE VOICE Season 28; actor/director/stunt expert Jesse Hutch, one of the stars of Angel Studios new apocalyptic-type drama series HOMESTEAD ; and Etsy.com trend expert and tv personality, Dayna Isom Johnson shares tips and suggestions for last-minute gift giving, and trends for 20...

Today we’re bringing back a very special conversation I had just a couple of months ago (October 2025),with Emmy-winning filmmaker Steve Boettcher. Steve is the producer/director, along with Michael Trinklein, behind the brand-new Fathom Events feature Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration —a heartfelt documentary honoring one of America’s most beloved entertainers. Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration wil...

Today we’re joined by filmmaker and pastor Beth Caulfield, who will be chatting about her debut feature film CONCEIVABLE. This film is already sparking powerful conversations. Inspired by her own unexpected mid-life pregnancy, Beth brings a deeply personal lens to the story of a 45-year-old woman navigating faith, family, and society’s reactions to unplanned conception. With CONCEIVABLE , she blen...

Guests are 3 of the cast members from Love and Hip Hop: Miami Season 7. Amara La Negra, Michael Blackson and Trick Daddy all bring humor and fun as they reveal hilarious details about each other, and what viewers can expect in the new Season 7. Watch Love and Hip Hop: Miami Tuesday nights on BET 8pm (ET/PT). Trailer:  https://youtu.be/d5UUTBmYHDU?si=JB_11QUPbdtqBaJd #BET #LoveandHipHopMiami #Miami...

Filmmaker Brad Ledwith is the executive producer of the new documentary feature film The Mighty Oaks, which premieres December 9th, (VOD and DVD). This is an inspirational story about one California community (Morgan Hill), that came together to build a high school lacrosse program, from scratch, for boys and girls. What began as a grassroots effort ultimately led to the boys' team chasing a champ...

GUESTS:  Best-selling author Anne Neilson chats about her new book Christmas Angels ; Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney, "Mistletoe Murders,"(Hallmark+); Angel Studios Chris Woolsey Head of Hype, shares some of the latest holiday films and original programming from Angel Studios; Lake Bell ("Barb Trosper") on HBO's hit comedy show The Chair Company , chats about their season finale...