Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Joao Picciarelli: “22 years old, Full Sail Alumni, and a creative soul. Born in Brazil, João Antonio F. B. Picciarelli grew up watching classic noir dramas and other masterpieces thanks to his grandfather, that showed him all the wonderful pieces of the film industry.” This episode was hosted by Kimmi Breece, a Podcast Host at...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ella Shea: “Two years ago I was a computer science major considering dropping out of school to pursue a career on the flying trapeze. Instead I switched my major to Film and Animation. Now I split my time between flying and performing on the trapeze and animating. I don’t quite know what it would look like yet, but I want to c...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Leonor Vicente: “I am Leonor Vicente, a 21-year-old filmmaker based in Oporto, a city situated in the north of Portugal. Since my earliest memories, I have been captivated by the art of storytelling and it is through the medium of film that I have found my true calling. From the streets of Oporto to the farthest corners of the...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Kevin Mainenti: “Hi, I'm Kevin from Croatia, a former film student. I usually make dark comedies, with bizarre and absurd premises, but with human problems. To this day I made over 25 films and one narrative driven video game. Most of my ideas and themes come from anime and Korean revenge thrillers. Currently, I'm work...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Isabeau Colls: “Hey! I'm Isabeau Colls (Beau, they/them) and I am an illustrator, animator and street artist specialising in the human form. A signature characteristic of my work is manipulating the body into unnatural flowing forms with an emphasis on hands. During the last 3 years of studying Animation full-time at Swinb...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature lan Hagerty: “Despite being a rookie, I like to consider myself a person centric filmaker. Whether it be the people on set or the actors I strive to make sure that everyone is able to contribute what they can to the story. For instance, actors pulling from real situations to help anchor their portrayals of the characters is th...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Abby Wright: “Abby Wright is a freaky, funny, fabulous female filmmaker in Florida. She loves everything eclectic, nostalgic, absurd, and surreal.” 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 Student World Impa...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Elena Kalliste: “Elena Kallisté is a Swiss producer and actress. Passionate about cinema since a young age, she has professionalized herself over the years in acting and has produced original content such as radio programs, documentaries, and short films.” This episode was hosted by Jenn Dunne Keeney, a Podcast Host at the Stu...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Lucie Duggan: “My name is Lucie Duggan and I'm an experimental animator currently studying at CalArts. I work in mixed media and explore themes of chronic illness and queerness in my work.” This episode was hosted by Jenn Dunne Keeney, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsk...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jenn Dunne Keeney: “I still would consider myself a beginner filmmaker, even though this is my 5th short. I'm a big fan of dark comedies with complex characters that leave the audience unsure of what to make of the situation. I think life is not black or white, it's a greyzone in between and that humor can be found in...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Danny Krastek: “Danny Krastek is an award winning writer, director, and occasional actor from New Jersey. Rather than stick to one genre or style, he aims to evolve and try new techniques and genres with every project. At SWIFF, his film “Bagman” was nominated for Best Short Film. He currently attends Montclair State Universit...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jana Raschdorf: “I am a documentary filmmaker and live in Stockholm. I aim to tell people's stories through moving images by asking them to find words for their severe experiences, and, with the support of a committed team, ultimately question why we silence certain stories while voicing others. One can say that I am not a...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jacob Riddle: “I’m a 21 year old filmmaker from Indiana, and I’m a senior at Wabash College. I’ve been making films for about 5 years now, and 2 of my projects were SWIFF Selected as honorable mentions. I’m currently in Pre-Production on my next project, and will be shooting next week.” This episode was hosted by Jenn Dunne Ke...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Chloe Peters: “As a filmmaker, I tend to lean more into fantasy script heavy work. I wanted to challenge myself with this film by working with an animal character, having no dialogue and incorporating experimental elements. I've always loved storytelling and seeing so many people connect to Blue Period has meant the world...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Thea Arnold: “I am an inspiring filmmaker, and i just started filming a year ago. I have directed several music videos and made one short film. I sm growing daily as a musician as well as a filmmaker and i look foward to making new projects in the future.” This episode was hosted by Sarah Adams, an Intern at the Student World...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Steve Nguyen: “Steve Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American director, writer, artist and music producer. He created Studio APA, which is a multimedia collective that specializes in the production of animated films, children's books and music.” This episode was hosted by Sarah Adams, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Fest...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Richard Schertzer: “I have always been fascinated with the concept of life and death and have always enjoyed adding some visual effects. Basically, if Tim Burton and Robert Zemeckis had a baby, that would be me.” This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited by Mark L...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Nicholaos Wiley: “I started making videos when I was 8, and the love for film grew from there. Throughout high school I worked on a couple short films and documentaries, but just recently finished up my first, semi-professional, film "James." I'm 22 years old from Springfield, Missouri, attending Missouri State U...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Lada Egorova: “I graduated from a bachelor’s in film and have wrote and directed several short films. I mainly explored genres such as drama and thriller. I’ve constantly been looking for authenticity in my characters and been wanting to push boundaries through their stories. As a filmmaker, I had the chance to collaborate on...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Kevin Gorman: “Having a background in film and theatre, Kevin Gorman is a filmmaker who blends his two passions together. With the use of fluid movements and minimal cuts, he is able to bring the tension of a play to the silver screen.” This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Fes...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Julia Schnarr: “Julia is a Quinnipiac University 3+1 student studying Film, Television and Media Arts with a BFA expected to receive her Bachelors in 2024 and Masters in 2025. She created her own production company Sunbeam Productions LLC in January of 2023 and is directing and co-wrote "All Is Well" a drama short fi...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Joshua Cornelius: “Joshua Cornelius is an American cinematographer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied film at Full Sail University located in Winter Park, Florida. Cornelius worked as a producer and director at the University of Florida. During this time, he produced/directed multiple documentaries and educational vid...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jiayang Liu: “I started filmmaking using stopmotion in 5th grade when I lived in Maryland. I later moved to Wyoming where the passion continued and I made more films, mostly live action. All the way until today where I currently attend USC film school.” This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, an Intern at the Student Worl...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Giancarlo Zarich: “I’m a filmmaker from South Florida who’s currently about to become a senior in high school. I’m Vice President of the TV Production program at the school and have an indesrcribale love for film and the art of the craft. I hope to continue in this field as I get older and move onto college.” This episode was...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Francesco Segneri: “A young roman filmaker who want to be a director. I believe in movies that can tell the real life of the people.” This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.