Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Umay Isik: “Kurdish documentary filmmaker and editor Umay Işık(b. 1998) graduated in photography and filmmaking. Umay started to travel in 2016 and after traveling to many countries by hitchhiking, he started to film road stories. His short film Return To Poverty (2020), which tells the story of his grandmother's return to...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Alissa Joy Conway: “I am working as a freelance editor, mostly fictional. As dancing has always been a huge part of my life I love to work as a director or choreographer for dance projects. Together with Michèle we created the music video "A Stranger with my Blood". We are friends and love to be creative together. It...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Emily Madison: “A genre blending filmmaker with stylistic and experimental approaches to visualize emotion. ” This episode was hosted by Sam Haselby, 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 Ye eun Lee: “Lee Yeeun, a founder of women’s film production Poljjak Film, was born and raised in South Korea. She has studied law and policy, which inspired her artwork. As a producer and director, she has made films that allow the female gaze. Poljjak Film is continuously producing a film that records women's lives.” Thi...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Cai Kejun: “I majored in drama and film directing at Sichuan University of Media and Communications. I love short film creation. During my freshman and sophomore years, I produced personal works. I am good at thinking about the relationship between individuals and society at different stages. I also like to pursue the past and...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Miles Unsworth: “A student at the Raindance Film School who hopes to one day bring neurodivergent perspectives to film and TV, exploring personal and social experiences not depicted in the mainstream.” This episode was hosted by Sam Haselby, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschin...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Tabitha Murdoch: “I am a 17yr old recently graduated regional student, my film ‘in our minds’ presents my first amateur attemt at displaying my skills in writing, cinematography, editing and collaborating with musicians. I would describe myself as a filmmaker as ambitious and heavily influenced by my keen interest in the world...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Raphael Segond: “Well, I live to make films. I love writing them, shooting them and get in post-production to give life to it. I also build my own projects beside my studies which don't make things easier, but when you are all in and get it done, it's special.” This episode was hosted by Alex Case, a Podcast Host at th...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Neel Bhonde: “My name is Neel Bhonde, and I am the director of the short film, The Insatiable War which has been nominated for the Best Super Short Film category, at the 2023 Student World Impact Film Festival. I am 12 years old, going into 7 grade, and a fan of making short stop motion videos in my free time. Ever since I was...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mirza Abdagić: “I was born in 1998 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. I went to film school in Belgrade, Serbia. In film school I tried many genres and styles in order to develop my own (such us comedies, dramas, documentaries, mocumentaries). Everything i directed I also wrote. Professionally i worked as 3AD and 2AD. Curren...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature David Lilien: “David has had a passion for filmmaking his entire life. He made his first official film when he was 9 years old, and plenty of "unofficial" ones using his family's iPad before that. Since then, he has gained national recognition for his intricate, digestible, and clever depictions of the many strug...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Marco Spagnoli: “This is my bio: I supervised Far From Evil because it's a project from my student at Luiss Business School in Rome.” This episode was hosted by Athena Cheris, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Fe...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Paulina Rewucka: “As a faciliator I am seeking for spaces to dance and for "Move me" we found that space in the eye of camera. After 4 months of preparation in dance studio we collected material for one full-day recording in the historical paper production place (Konstancin, Poland). That time we were in the middle o...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jevon Tse: “A forever young Hong Kong film maker who just move to England. And try to explore his road of film. Hope my surreal vision can give a spark in England. ” This episode was hosted by Athena Cheris, 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 Lakeisha Hayes: “Through storytelling is where we as people can identify who we are. The way we see our lives play out is like looking through our own personal lens. Our life experiences and cultural influences shape our being in a way like no other. I believe that's what led me on this path to becoming a director. I want...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Eduardo Guerra: “I am an aspiring filmmaker who hopes to make work that excites people, the same way the films I have watched have both inspired and excited me to want to pursue this artistic career.” This episode was hosted by Sarah Adams, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschins...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Quincy Ross: “Quincy Ross wants to make movies that make you think and feel. Some of his favorite movies growing up were Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, The Karate Kid, and August Rush. Movies full of iconic moments and music. Because of his love for details, Ross likes to be involved with every element of a film from the script t...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Matthew Gassenheimer: “I’m a 17-year-old artist based in Jericho, NY. I say artist because I do much more than just film. I don’t like to restrict myself to what I can create when there’s so much I have to say.” This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, 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 Marlene Garcia: “I am a recent animation major graduate. I focus on 2D animation and I aspire to contribute along with other filmmakers to bring the magic of 2D animation back. I have always loved to draw and create characters. I feel 2D animation is the best way to represent my stories and ideas, so expect more animated short...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Nina Naval: “Nina Naval is an actor, filmmaker, and photographer born and raised in Metro Manila, Philippines, but based in New York City. She attained her BFA in Drama, along with a minor in Disability Studies and another in Anthropology, from New York University. Being a disabled woman herself who uses a wheelchair to travel...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Max Kohn: “Max Kohn is a student filmmaker at The City College of New York. Entering his junior year, Max has made two short films (My Mom Is being the first) with another one on the way. Max loves telling the stories of young people and shapes his narratives around complex characters. Max wants to be a voice for the new gener...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jon Frenkel Garcia: “Creative and imaginative filmmaker from Spain, passionate for honest storytelling about the freedom and beauty of being alive with a magical realism style with European influences. I have a driven force of passion towards storytelling, the exploration of the human heart and obsession towards movies that I...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Eric Webb: “I am a Black Bay Area filmmaker who focuses on telling diverse stories about unique people.” This episode was hosted by Sydney Smith, 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 Keith Tang: “Keith Tang, a visionary film director hailing from Guangzhou, China, transforms life's complexities into stirring cinematic narratives. With a remarkable talent for storytelling and a steadfast belief in hope, his films mirror our reality, each carrying a resonating message of resilience. From his humble begin...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Thalia Kent-Egan: “I'm a London based writer/director with an interest in queer film, horror, dark comedy and the absurd. My films generally explore trauma using symbolism and silence as clues to the internal experience of the protagonist. ” This episode was hosted by Sydney Smith, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impac...