Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ahmad Salehi: “When I was a little kid I used to tell tall tales and bring characters to life because I liked entertaining people. But now I love film making to create worlds and characters and give them and my chaotic side a chance to live a life they would never do in the real world. Maybe through that I'll have an impac...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Owen Saddington: “Hi! My name is Owen Saddington and I am a 20 year old filmmaker working in Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom. I'm currently studying film production at university and have made short films, music videos and client projects. I have always had a big interest in film and video production. I believe that film is...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Stephanie Tokasz: “I am a filmmaker from Brazil who loves to explore the complexities of human connections. I have a background in theater, which inevitably influences me artistically as a filmmaker. ” This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Le...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Matthew Keisoglu: “I’m an award-winning Armenian-Australian screenwriter and director. Currently studying for a Master of Arts, after having completed a Bachelor’s and Honours in Film, I’m focused on making surreal, tragic, and disturbing horror films that blend aesthetic styles and genres with sociocultural concepts linked to...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Huamin Wen: “I am an animated filmmaker, motion designer, and visual development artist based in Los Angeles. I like to look for magical qualities from mundane subjects in life. Often based on my personal experience, my work explores such themes as memories, nostalgias, and emotions, as well as healing of the mind and the body...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Dominique Charalambous: “This film was made for my undergraduate animation degree at Sheffield Hallam University. Every element of my film was made by myself, in which I had to adapt and hone relitvley new skills. I love stop motion and the pre production aspects of animation. I am still new to the industry and look forward to...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Maria Eduarda de Abreu Rios Barcellos: “We are a group of six women studying animation with a mission to give voice to imagination and pursue creativity through our animations. We aim to explore new themes and create narratives that go beyond the ordinary.” This episode was hosted by Moises Rijo, a Podcast Host at the Student...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Julio César Vázquez Ruiz: “Julio César Vázquez Ruiz, known as Julius, is a recent graduate of the Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Digital Media by Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City campus. His main interest lies in theatre, cinema and the creation of narratives, which is why he has specialized in film studies an...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jackson Jones: “My influences range from all types of music, arts, fashion, Tv, and of course movies. I seek to use my art to reflect on myself and the world around us. I often follow the artistic philosophy of the surrealist like Dali. I make art without trying to force any meaning or idea and let the art do the talking for m...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Carmen Patricia (Pati): “Carmen Patricia Chavez Paredes is a talented Peruvian-born filmmaker and visual designer based in Seoul, South Korea. With a background in Digital Media, Carmen's passion for storytelling led her to pursue a master's degree in Design Convergence at Inha University, where she was awarded a prest...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jia Xuan Lim (Joy): “I am a passionate filmmaker who possesses a wide range of skills including visual storytelling, background artistry, 3D modeling, and constructing intricate miniature worlds. My creative endeavors involve seamlessly blending fantasy and reality, resulting in the creation of enigmatic realms and captivating...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Blaž Andrašek: “As a filmmaker, I am interested in exploring the possibilities that film language and different styles of film narration have to offer. I am very interested in the effects that a fast-paced and chaotic world has on an individual’s psychology and love to explore the subtle ways of crafting such stories in the ar...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Gyuli Kambarova: “My name is Gyuli Kambarova. I composed the music for the documetary by Anna Barsukova “Fine Line”. Anna and I are very excited to participate your festival and have an interview with your team! ” This episode was hosted by Savannah Patterson, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produ...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature David Banac: “I'm high school student in one beautifull Island in Croatia. I have two years of experiance as member of film group of our High school Ambroz Haračić Mali Lošinj. Our movie IN A HURRY was project for international colaboration countries with Island experiance togheter with Ireland and Greece. ” This episode w...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Barbara Nilma: “Barbara Nilma is a filmmaker who brings together other artistic knowledge in her work, such as dance, acting and visual arts. Her latest work, Apple Box, seeks, with the combination of the body on stage and poetry, to present an intersemiotic translation of one of her authorial texts.” This episode was hosted b...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Evan X Wolfe: “My name is Evan X Wolfe, I'm a storyteller and filmmaker with an emphasis on character and emotion. I've always been a big fan of action and horror, and my favorite thing to do as a creator is get my audience to think deeply rather unexpectedly. I chose filmmaking as it is the one medium that gets me clo...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Olga Milisavljevic: “Meet Olga, an enthusiastic filmmaker from Serbia, who has a deep passion for directing and screenwriting. With history in visual and performative arts, she brings a unique artistic perspective to her craft. Currently, Olga is actively involved in the film industry as a director assistant. Alongside her rol...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sofiya Schweizer: “At the moment I'm studying film studies at the University of Zurich. Apart from theoretical knowledge I truly enjoy being able to produce movies myself.” This episode was 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 Akhil J Narayanan: “At the age of 10, I began my filmmaking journey using my grandma's phone and my toys. Filled with curiosity, I constantly explored the possibilities of my own abilities and closely observed the films I watched. Now, having completed high school, I am thrilled to continue pursuing my passion for filmmaki...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Rik van Hoorn: “I started after attending the NYFA film summer camp in 2018. Since then I have really been into directing and cinematography. I tend to make darker dramas and enjoy a more personal and intimate feel between the camera and the actors. I also avoid green screen at all costs. I hope to continue making personal pro...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature MiCah Viluan Capadiso: “I'm a Writer, Director, and Editor. A freelance Videographer, Photographer for Events, Weddings, and Birthdays. A speaker in Photojournalism at my Alma mater (Secondary School). 2016-2019. Painting and classical music are most of my inspirations in executing films, visuals, etc. Wrote scripts/ scree...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Rosie Zhou: “I am a rising junior in college from Spokane, WA. This past year, I made Forget Me Not, my first short film. The process of making it has made me fall even more in love with film, and I hope to continue making films in college and beyond that center around themes of memory, history, and our common humanity.” This...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Drew Paratore: “my name is Drew Paratore and I am a high school filmmaker. I specialize in directing but also have worked in writing. I currently have 2 short films out (CHESSMATE) and (I Think We Should Take a Break) and am working on my third at the moment ” This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palavalas, a Podcast Host at the S...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Gabrielle Milman: “I am a director, writer, cinematographer, and actor interested in stories of identity told through the lens of magical realism. Exploring mediums such as analog film, 2D stop motion animation, and digital filmmaking, I blend genres to craft character driven narrative films with experimental elements. This is...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Valeria Trevisan: “Im Valeria, and I make surrealistic films about mental health and other issues i feel have been portrayed stereotypically in movies.” This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palavalas, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student Wor...