Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature JIHAE YOON: “Now I'm doing my master's degree in Animation & Content Producing. In bachelor degree, I double majored in Russian language & literature and Interactive. Interested in Storytelling / Content Producing / Pre-Production. I'm living in Seoul, raised in Moscow, studied in Kazakhstan for a year as an exchange s...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Brandon Johnson. He is a 2D traditional digital animator, and he enjoys anatomy art and editing.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jake Mark: “As a filmmaker I believe collaboration is key to making a great film. I try to lead diplomatically and set a good vibe on set as the projects I've made so far have been quite heavy in the subject matter.”

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Aidan Culver: “I’m energetic, innovative, collaborative, and passionate about story-telling. I have acting experience and use it to help work and relate to my actors.”

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ethan Page: “I am a relative newcomer to filmaking. Currently I focus a lot on telling stories that come from personal experience about how to overcome emotional roadblocks and deal with interpersonal issues. All I want to do in filmaking is to inspire others and to address issues in my work that is impactful to them.”

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Timothy Wielgus: “I am a former student from the University of Colorado Denver. I specialize in making 3D character rigs and animations.”

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mohamed Sherif: “As a filmmaker, I like to set some limitations and force myself to work within them as I believe that this pushes my creativity. I like my work to shed light on certain topics or people, but not really provide an opinion, judgment or message as I believe I am in no position to judge any person or situation, so...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Gabrielle Milman: “I am a narrative filmmaker interested in themes of magical realism and identity. I put extraordinary characters in ordinary situations, and vice versa. I come from a background in theatre, so my films tend to exist on a plain of heightened reality, with elements of fantasy, sci-fi, comedy, and drama mixed in...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Angie Teig: “I want to tell truth-telling stories with a compelling aesthetic.”

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Lacey Adair: “I work arbitrarily through connections with people I meet or situations that are almost unnoticed. I refuse to believe that cruel indifference and lack of accountability will trump the indomitable human spirit. That is a huge theme when it comes to my work. Film is incredibly healing when you find a tribe that wo...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Alex Griffin: “I am an award-winning filmmaker on the Autism Spectrum (PDDNOS). In January of 2020, I launched my own personal multimedia production company, Dream Corridor Productions, under which I filmed and published a collection of short films from documentaries to space fantasies, as well as filmmaking videos for newcome...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Anysia Deak: “I have been making my own films since I was a kid, but only started seriously considering it as a career path once I got to college. I am primarily focused on directing and editing but, due to small crew sizes and the pandemic, I often play a role in every aspect of my films. I recently graduated from UC Santa Cr...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Megan Habib: “I'm working on building myself to become a screenwriter and director. I grew up in a strict home where my parents wanted me to become a doctor and go premed, but film is my passion so I left home. I've always been one to randomly get creative ideas, so I'll wake up in the middle of the night and jump on a script...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Billy Martindill: “When making my films I try to find humanity within absurdity . Wether it is among us, Super Heros, or any other high concept ideas, humanity is what I try to find. All storys need a heart, and I try to find that in all sorts of storys.”

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Lindsey Pelucacci: “I am an NYC-based filmmaker, video essayist, and English PhD student. I have made a few independent films for ElectricCiné, the film channel I run with my friend James Worthington. Reaching Evelyn is my first documentary, which I developed for a course in Social Impact Filmmaking, part of Stony Brook Southa...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Antonia Uhl: “Growing up only with my single mother I didn't live a luxurious life. We couldn't afford to travel, we didn't have a big apartment. But as a child I passionately created stories while playing with Barbie dolls at home and with my friends outside. I started applying for filmschools when I was 18, but failed until...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Dean Foley: “I am currently a student on the autistic spectrum at Northumbria University studying Film and TV. I have been taking part in film studies while in the academic setting for 6 years, but with how much I love movies, it feels like more. I continue to learn things about film every day no matter how many years go by. Y...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Elia Hoover: “I am a dedicated storyteller looking to direct future projects with scripts at the ready while looking for financial support. I look to create new worlds for families and mysteries for people to enjoy I can be contacted via Instagram at eliahoover7 and am willing to work on any paying project and help in wny dept...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ciaran Mahony: “My name is Ciaran (pronounced Key-r-on) Mahony (Mah-hon-ee). I am a 22 year old filmmaker from Dublin, Ireland. I completed my Film Production college course in May of this year. My final year film was 'Between the Lines' which was graciously accepted into the SWIFF 2022. My preference in filmmaking lies primar...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ryan Kmonk: “I technically began filmmaking in 2017 when I submitted a Lego stop-motion animation about the WW1 Battle of Passchendaele where it placed 3rd in states for the Reflections contest for the middle school level. Two years later in 2019, my Eagle Scout project was approved which is The Quiet Crisis where it took anot...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature David Turner: “Ive been making films for around 7 years, and have worked on small independents as well as bigger productions here in the UK. To make ends meet i make corporate and social media content, which allows me to work on my own projects. My work is very show, dont tell and i always strive to get my message across in th...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Carla Cicchine: “I am the writer/director of Mint which was my first drama short film which has been in multiple festivals around the world including a nominee for SWIFF. I am big on collaborating with my cast and crew and see us as a team. In my filmmaking, I draw a lot of inspiration from my personal life and experiences and...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Lucia Assenza. About Lucia Assenza: “I am a queer, female filmmaker who hopes to create things that shine a light on those who have been underrepresented by the industry, both in front of and behind the camera. I also hope to help in bringing film production back to its birthplace (and mine) – New Jersey.”

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Carolyn Schaumburg. About Carolyn Schaumburg: “Carolyn Schaumburg is a recent drama graduate from the University of Virginia who is planning on moving soon to LA. She just won the Virginia screenwriting competition for her feature ‘Mine’ When she’s not writing screenplays she works as a behind-the-scenes photographer for films...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Livia Proto: “My name is Livia Oya Proto. I’m half italian and turkish. I was born in 2002 in istanbul. I graduated from Rufa, Rome University Of Fine Arts in Cinema studies. I have made 7 short movies since 2019 as a director, screenwriter and editor. I like to write about fantasy genre as my selected short movie “It Appeared...