Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sam Daniel: “"Sam Daniel is a film maker and Theatre Director of Iranian origin who has been living in London since 2007. In 1996, he studied acting at the Los Angeles Acting School, who performed and directed numerous plays in the US Scene. In 2009, after spending some time as an Entrepreneur in the property business Sam...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Arda Wuyts: “"I am a Belgian-Turkish filmmaker and a second year student at the Pennsylvania State University and its Schreyer Honors College, majoring in Film Production. I've been making short videos all my life but I began making and releasing short films after moving to the US in 2018, when I started high school....

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Zhivar Sedaghat: “Zhivar Sedaghat works as freelance photographer, film maker and documentarian of historical objects. She has been involved in various multimedia and museum projects.” This episode was hosted by Jenn Keeney, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ethan Toth: “I'm keen on telling stories about the weird and unwanted, the strange and gripping. I like making the kind of content that would make your father cheer and your mother blush from embarrassment or vice versa. I'm a filmmaker to have fun, captivate audiences and tell thrilling tales. Hope I see you on the ot...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Martyna Sikonczyk: “I'm a Polish animator currently based in Bristol, UK. As a storyteller, I am often inspired by historical themes, as exemplified by my thesis film at UWE Bristol. "The Spring of Nijinsky" tells of the ballet dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky's struggle to create one of the 20th cent...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Hoching Kwok: “I am Hoching Kwok, an animation graduate from Hong Kong who is interested in making intimate and emotional films specifically about adolescence and grief” This episode was hosted by Jenn Keeney, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of th...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ramona Haywood: “I began making my first films in my beginner film class at school. I found out about this class through the college and career center when I told them that I wanted to pursue film. Since then I’ve been open to many opportunities in this class thanks to my teacher. The successes in film festivals from my first...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ashley “Tweety” Mason: “I am a passionate filmmaker that creatively flourishes off a feeling. Every artistic decision is decided by the gut feeling I get from it. My daydreams guide my storytelling as well, so filmmaking as a whole for me is an almost emotional experience.” This episode was hosted by Sarah Adams, a Podcast Hos...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ines Wallisch: “Hi! I’m a high school filmmaker who been interested in film since I was able to push the record button— I even made my first movie on my Dad’s iPhone 3. I am lucky to go to a school with a phenomenal film program and in my three years so far, I have worked on several student films. The majority of my projects h...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Pavel Korotkikh: “In my works I want to show people that it is not an exit to hide your demons inside. In my opinion horror genre is the best tool to show it. ” This episode was hosted by Amaya Tavares, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Stude...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jake Robbins: “Jake Robbins is currently a Junior at Rochester Institute of Technology in the School of Film and Animation with a focus on stop motion animation. As a filmmaker Jake uses everyday objects to tell comedic and modern stories that are relatable to film lovers of all ages. As a film lover himself, Jake strives to c...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Simon Talvend Gillner: “I have never really been good at explaining things with words, so that’s why visual story telling just came naturally to me. I want to spread positive messages through my films to influence and give people perspective. ” This episode was hosted by Amaya Tavares, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impac...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Adony El Massih: “I am a passionate and innovative independent filmmaker from Lebanon, captivating audiences with my distinct storytelling style. Through my films, I am to share my stories, experiences, and inspire meaningful conversations. My commitment to authentic storytelling and social impact sets me apart as a rising tal...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Alexander Quezada: “As a young kid I always had a passion for the processs of making movies. The setup, the film gear, the directing etc. Now being a filmmaker for nearly 3 years I want to pursue that passion into a carrer and make films for audiences to enjoy.” This episode was hosted by Carolina Saco, a Podcast Host at the S...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Veronica Patyuchenko: “I am a fresh graduate from Rostov-on-Don branch of VGIK, and my entry to the festival is my graduation project. Though I've made a few short films before, I consider "The Wall" my first professional work. As a filmmaker I'm interested in both short self-contained films and in long, poss...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Matthew Tobon: “I am a student film maker that is an immigrant and my films play with genres and norms. I will be going to the University of Central Florida in the fall and hope to study film while i’m there. I try to put my own creativity and semi-chaotic personality into each of my films because I have always been doing comm...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Federico Calzolari : “"Hello! My name is Federico and I'm a 23 years old filmmakare based in Bologna, Italy. Cinema has always attracted me for its power to truly change people' visions, feelings, ideas and, in general, life. What intrigues me are the art of telling stories and the process of finding the most empa...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Lauren Hammersley: “I am Lauren, I'm from a small town in Suffolk and I am currently studying an MA in animation at the Royal College of Art! My undergrad was at the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham and was also in animation. During my time in my undergrad I got to explore a variety of animation techniques and f...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature EUNHYE CHOI: “"I am a movie director who is active in Korea. I started making movies when I was 18 years old, and Summer Day was made when I was 19. I think I'm a soft but strong director with a strong inner mind and determination. When making a movie, it is also the role of a movie director to make a good movie, but...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Alina Lebedeva: “I am actress and director, and I am a fond of vocals. I starred in some movies released by our team. One movie is now in the editing stage. I sang for two of our films.” This episode was hosted by Kieran Blunnie, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Fes...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Anastasiia Verbytska: “20 years old filmmaker who turned her passion into a work of life. Currently studying in Berlin on the Film and Motion Faculty” This episode was hosted by Kieran Blunnie, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Calder Amos-Wood: “"I'm a 24-year-old film maker from Ontario, Canada. I've been working on super short films since graduating from film school in 2022 to get some practice writing, producing, directing and editing. I want to make films that smash a bunch of stuff together. The short film I'm hoping to make ne...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sayf Zafar: “"Hi! I'm Sayf, a 16-year-old filmmaker hailing from New York. My love for filmmaking blossomed by immersing myself in a wide range of classic and contemporary films. Among my favorites are Cinema Paradiso, There Will Be Blood, and No Country for Old Men. In recent years, I've developed a keen interest...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Alvaro Beras-Goico: “ambitious and perfectionist.” This episode was hosted by Amaya Tavares, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ryan Luetzow and Cinema Chums Productions: “"Ryan Luetzow, Ethan Heldman, Mason Mackin, Aiden Bleakley, Ben Conroy, and James Wei are the founders of Cinema Chums Productions. Their first feature film, Glory of the Seat: the Chair Olympics Story is mockumentary following 5 high-school boys whose egos and friendships are t...