Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jess Killen: “I'm an Autistic animator and film maker with a passion for all things moving and experimental. While 2D animation is my focus, my grad film made me realise I want to make films about the autistic experience for Autistic people, by Autistic people.” This episode was hosted by Amaya Tavares, a Podcast Host at t...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Deniz Beste Akdoğdu: “Deniz Beste Akdoğdu wrote, directed and acted in her first short film in middle school. She has had amateur acting experiences since then. In her second short film written and directed in 2021, she focused on the living conditions of newly graduated white collar young people and students taking shape in t...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Makafui Morrow: “Brimming with untamed creativity, and hoping to create as much content as I can to entertainment as many people that can be reached. Thank you for holding Glow In The Dark in such high esteem. ” This episode was hosted by María Chirinos, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Danika Shah: “"Hello, My name is Danika and I am 22 years old. I'm basically from India but I'm studying Film Production in Regina, Canada. I have always loved watching films since I ever remember. Films help filmmakers to express their stories, thoughts and ideas to the audience. I'm passionate about creating...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Emilie Kelly: “Emilie Kelly is a first-time filmmaker, long-time film watcher, and medium-time cornhole player. She wasn't planning on making a documentary, but the stars aligned for the Grand Trans-American Cornhole Quest: a summer with no prior plans, an available car, a grant from Reed College to cover gas, and a cultur...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Elizabeth Flaherty: “As a musician, I look at my films through a lens of layers. Though I often make decisions on the fly, I aim to synchronize each part of my film much like you would the elements of a song. One aspect I love about both music and film is the ability to implement individual details to enhance the work as a who...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Dreb Jake Baloro Residuo: “Dreb Jake Residuo, from Manila, Philippines, is a contemporary artist who classifies himself as an artist within the framework of Surrealism and Conceptual art. Dreb Jake created a wide variety of works from different disciplines: Film, photography, painting, and sculpture. He incorporated his art in...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Luis Fernando Barrera Pineda: “"Luis Fernando Barrera “Rui” is an animator and filmmaker living and working in Morelia, Mexico. He studied Art and Design at Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores, ENES, UNAM, Morelia, Michoacán. His animated shortfilms have taken part in the official selection of various film festivals,...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Will Jones: “I am a filmmaker based in the Metro-Atlanta area, currently attending the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS. I have loved cinema/making movies my whole life and I am honored to be included in the festival selection.” This episode was hosted by Helena Krawlzik, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Xavi Alfaro Rabago: “Hellooo :) I am a mexican filmmaker. I believe that stories are the most noble and powerful way to understand others and explore human condition together. Cinema, in itself, is the act of cooperative storytelling and that is why we love it; we need otherness to create, imagine and film. It shows us that we...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jordan Jackson: “I like to think of myself as an army knife. Maybe not great at anything, but can do mostly everything. I would say animating, sound, and gaffing is what i like most and best at. That being said directing got me here. I love directing a well, but i just want to put my hands in every thing which can slow down th...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Cameron Kletke: “As a recent graduate from Emily Carr University and a filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC, my practice revolves around the creative exploration of material-based forms. I'm mainly drawn to materials like graphite, pen, ink, and mixed media in traditional animation. In my work I aim to delve into the depths of...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ben Edward Joseph Ward: “"I try to go beyond the norm with my movies. really try to get a grasp of the emotional core of the story. but also excite the viewer into a new world. at the end of the day, i just wanna entertain."” This episode was hosted by Moises Rijo, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Fest...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Graice: “As a filmmaker as well as a musician, I am interested in the audio-visual relationship and how to translate very specific emotions into experiences I can share. My creative process consists of recycling my own personal challenges into art. I hope that by relaying my perspective through media, I can help others navigat...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Merve Derya Yazicioglu: “As a filmmaker, I aim to portray the existential crisis in modern society. In my films, I try to convey the psychological state to my viewers.” This episode was hosted 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 Ayse Hulya Yazicioglu: “In my film, I wanted to present the existing music cultures both in Europe and Turkey from a realistic documentary context. As a film director, I wanted to reflect the combination of two cultures and cultural elements.” This episode was hosted and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of th...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Manu Hernandez: “I love movies, I grew up with them, I learned with them, I felt through them. Now, many years later and after working very hard for the last 10 years (combining filmmaking with jobs such as barista), I feel like giving back some of that value that films have given me throughout my whole life.” This episode was...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mari Vasquez: “We are a team of graduates from the Digital Animation Career, and from the beginning of 2021 we worked in the production of our 3D shortfilm. It was a whole year full of work, and it was kinda hard at the beginning, but we became close friends along the way! After mixing all our creative skills, this project was...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Aidan Culver: “I like how filmmaking allows me to create experiences for others. Having the freedom to bring my ideas to life in fun and unique ways is a remarkable thing.” This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palavalas, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Directo...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Amirsadra Etesam: “I'm new to this filmmaking thing and I think at least for now my obsession is with animation and trying to find my visual language to make cool visuals and deep narratives which are seems fresh to the eyes and minds of the audience across the world.” This episode was hosted and produced by Mark Leschinsk...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Max Helmueller: “As a filmmaker, I don't have a specific style that I gravitate towards when making films. I really like to experiment with different genres and themes to see what works and what I enjoy. Most of my films are the product of me wanting to try a new genre/style of film” This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palava...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Abel Grisez: “Abel Grisez is an expressive and offbeat storyteller with an eclectic style who maintains an excitement for the art of cinema and strives to continually develop layered stories which challenge him to improve in his abilities and tread new ground in his work.” This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palavalas, a Podcast...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Marigny Adelman: “I am a 16 year old student going to a public highschool in Minneapolis, MN, which the school district for is not great and keeps changing or cutting programs, especially arts related ones. So a lot of what I have learned about film making has been through activities outside of school. I love 2d animation and...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jason, David, and Kevin Gonzalez: “The Gonzalez Triplets (Jason, David, and Kevin Gonzalez) The Gonzalez Triplets are identical American actors with Mexican heritage. These brothers have a passion for martial arts and acting. They received their BFA in Theatre (Acting) at Cal Poly Pomona and are fluent in both English and Span...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Dylan Stewart: “I am primarily a director and cinematographer, but I have experience in a variety of roles. I’ve been working on student film projects for the past two years, and I love making short horror films.” This episode was hosted by Nicole Crivelli, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced...