Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Andrew Blackhurst: “Blunder was my first ever short-film. I learned everything I know about filmmaking from youtube. Self taught with a lot of mistakes to learn from!” 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 t...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Yana Alexeeva: “Was born 17/07/1989 in Novy Urgal (Far East) work as a regional journalist, marketer In 2019 started YouTube blog about live in the Moscow city. In 2022, the first attempts at filming art sketches and film installation. TThis work made me the winner of the competition Gorky Synergy Film School. I received a pri...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Alireza Haghighi: “I am an indie filmmaker eager to show my vision and share my passion of film making with the world. ” This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, 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 Raghu Ram Raju C: “There is a Drug that i have been addiction to from my childhood that i call it as Filmmaking. I m fond of making films which have strong Cinematographic statement and a fictional vision behind the story.” This episode was hosted by Kieran Blunnie, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Shalom Lazer: This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, 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 Antonio Orbe: “Passionate about telling stories. Author of more than 20 short films, more than 40 short stories and several serious books” 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 Impact Film...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Malene Begtrup: “I'm a dedicated and storydriven filmmaker. I have a background in theater as a director, where I have had a focus on experimental musical theater and Live VR performances. I am driven by questions about injustice, purpose and responsibility within relationships and how that can be translated through the co...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ekaterina Nikiforova: “I am a Russian filmmaker. I graduated from Saint-Petersburg State University of Cinema And Television, where I studied under Konstantin Lopushansky. My favorite sub-genre of cinema is art-mainstream — a category I aspire to work in myself — as well as satire, drama, and thriller. Currently, I am working...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Lauren Keller: “Lauren Keller is an independent filmmaker based out of Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Point Park University in 2022, focusing in Cinematography. ” This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jonathan O'Drowsky and Riley Ellery: “Jonathan O'Drowsky is a 1st-time filmmaker that takes inspiration from nature, the world we don't see, and the direct and actual conflicts of the world around him. Jonathan's purpose in filmmaking is to tell stories that cause the audience to think and get lost in their own...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Chloe Summer Fong: “My name is Chloe Fong, and I am a rising junior at an art high school, San Francisco born and raised. I grew up with an American-born Chinese father and a Korean immigrant mother, and I am heavily influenced, driven, and inspired by Asian-indie films. I appreciate surreal art and have made films that gave m...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Erin Audley: “I am a filmmaker and artist located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I am passionately dedicated to crafting immersive audio-visual experiences that push boundaries and resonate deeply. No matter what medium I am using, I aim to evoke emotions, ignite imaginations, and transport audiences into the heart of my narratives...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Donnovan Mesa: “I like to think of myself as an unconventionally independent yet laid back filmmaker. Someone who gives collaborators the freedom to do what they do best while I obsess over the details of my own work.” This episode was hosted by María Chirinos, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and prod...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Shashwat Mathur: “I am Indian so naturally there is a flair for the dramatics in my writing but at the same time, I also draw a lot from International cinema which has made my nuances global in spirit. I love telling tales of human dilemmas and if there is one thing I hate more than anything else is boring the audience. ” This...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sanandha Prabu: “Hey! I am Sanandha Prabu, but people call me Sana for short. I am 17 years old and I've just finished my junior year at Sinarmas World Academy in Indonesia. Although I was born in India, Indonesia is the place I proudly call home. I was raised in Bandung which is an incredible city that sparks creativity a...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Diego Vivas Sciré: “A director that searches for an emotional story. Someone that likes to work with a strong and creative team. A director that likes to try different things, even though they might seem risky.” 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 Kevin Novoa Piñeiro: “I am a smartphone indie filmmaker. I was born in Spain, but I am currently living in Poland. With zero budget and very minimalistic filmmaking resources, I have directed five short films/documentaries so far (“EXtress”, “La voz de Galicia (The voice of Galicia)”, “The Mauve Pansy”, “Navidad poscovid (Chri...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature J. Seth Estes: “As someone who grew up with Cerebral Palsy, I have felt alone most of my life. But movies and the art of filmmaking helped me overcome that sense of loneliness. I started making short films at the age of 14, but I have wanted to be a filmmaker since the age of 6. I hope to one day make films that help distract...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Wang Yu Ting: “I Graduated form Graduate Institute of Animation and Film Art in Tainan National University of the Arts. I am filmmaker, animator, business designer, and also a painter. most likes to use mix-media to make stop-motion in mine film.” This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, a Podcast Host at the Student World...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Aisling Worts: “My name is Aisling Worts, I am 21 years old and I just graduated from UCA Farnham animation course. My film, Mask, was made in my second year at University. I specialise in hand-drawn digital animation which aims to capture the feeling of jumping straight out of a sketchbook. Many of the things I love will find...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Amber Stacey: “Amber is a stop motion animator, director and puppet fabricator based in Perth, Western Australia, with a critical focus on storytelling and exploring unique methods throughout her animation. After recently completing her Master's in Animation, Game Design and Interactivity at RMIT University, she is excited...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Zixuan Zhang (Andrea): “I'm the producer of Memory of You. I'm drawn to the logistical and managerial side of film. Isabella is the writer/director/actor of the film and you can direct creative questions to her. ” This episode was hosted by Moises Rijo, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and prod...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ari Maricato: “Graduated in Cinema through São Judas Tadeu University, director and co-writer of The Abyssal and one of the members of Submerge Filmes, a collective made out of seven graduated students. The first project of Submerge was The Abyssal, made as the final year project for the group.” This episode was hosted by Mois...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Cicy Nie: “Director, Producer - Nikol Screenwriter, Producer - Cicy" This episode was hosted by Moises Rijo, 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 Alberto Bellavia: “I would like to capture the emotion of a place and their people and give to the audience. I wrote the music because composer it's my primary job and my dream it was to start to made a short movie and videoclip. I would like to become a complete artist , made great videos and short movie and wrote great m...