Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Rudraroop Sengupta: “Hi, I am an Independent filmmaker and Screenwriter from Kolkata, India. Most of my films have elements of Magic realism and Political unrest intertwined as the core part of the narrative. I graduated as a Computer Engineer and also did Corporate jobs for 7 years. However, my love and passion for cinema wer...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Gabriel Dietrichson: “"I am a filmmaker and animator from Virginia. I use whatever thoughts I just came up with and add more to it to give it a purpose. That way, I won’t have to imagine it ever again. I am currently a college student and making my way through classes to enter my school's cinematic department program...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Basilios Pagkalos , Christos Mplichas: “Our name's is Basilios Pagkalos and Christos Mplichas. We 're student of art of directing. ” 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 Fil...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Damjan Paunković: “I recently finished film editing studies at Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade and I work as a video editor on Radio Television of Serbia. I see filmmaking as a great way to express more or less abstract ideas in intuitive manner. Some topics that don't sound important when spoken of can have a great i...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Luisa Azevedo: “I am from Brazil and I moved here 2 and a half years ago to study acting and filmmaking. I finished my conservatory and since then I've been doing short films. I was the main actress in For Us and it was the first film that I did that got into festivals. I also just produced my first film called ''A...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sam: “As a filmmaker, I seek to provide thought provoking films that change the audiences perspective and challege how they think. I have a life long love for film making, and I believe storytelling is vital to the progression of people.” This episode was hosted by Amaya Tavares, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Cecilia Morris: “"My name is Cecilia Morris and I was born and raised in Savannah, GA. I have a great love for film and growing up in Savannah is where my love of films started. I directed a senior thesis short film called ""Dunce Cap Boy”. Growing up I loved watching classic movies and Dunce Cap Boy is greatly...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Daphne TARGOTAY: “"I am a French-Turkish filmmaker, I studied Fine arts and Video in France, Greece and Turkey. I studied in various fields, starting with biology, then moving on to visual arts studies in sculpture, installation, ceramics, photography, video and cinema. Immigration has always been part of my family histor...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ross Mendigorin: “Ross Mendigorin is a Media Arts alumni at York University in Toronto. He has always been a fan of film and filmmaking. Since he was a kid, he would take his mother's pocket camera and make skits and videos for his own entertainment. The film Dizzy, was made for his final year at university. He plans to ma...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Aidan Alcala: “My name is Aidan Alcala. I'm a young filmmaker from Austin, Texas. I've been studying film at McCallum High School in their cinematic arts program for the past 4 years, and I have just recently graduated from there. I’m still trying to find my style, but I really like finding visual ways to put the audie...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mandy Meader: “I am an storyteller through animation and love to create interesting films. ” 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 Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sinthujan Sritharan: “I'm a new filmmaker. Started when Covid happened. Learned everything from youtube and still learning. I like to write and direct anything and everything.” This episode was hosted 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 Khubab Hassan: “A Pakistani American Aspiring Filmmaker who loves to use the art of film making to create and tell meaningful stories. Stories that not only entertain, but also inspire and provide meaningful messages to viewers. ” This episode was hosted and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student Wor...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Elizabeth Dale: “My name is Elizabeth and I am an illustrator and animator who draws a lot of inspiration from the natural world to create enticing environments and compelling stories through 2D traditional animation!” This episode was hosted by Helena Krawlzik, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and pro...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Max Jacobs: “As an experimental filmmaker, I am deeply passionate about pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. Through my work, I strive to provoke thought and challenge societal norms by tackling palpable social issues. I believe in the power of cinema to shed light on the complexities of mental health problems, emplo...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Samaira Bunbury: “I would say that I'm a versatile filmmaker who enjoys working across different genres and formats. Whether I'm making a documentary, a narrative film, or other medias, my focus is always on telling a compelling story and creating something that resonates with the audience. I want to send chills down p...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Dhamotharan: “I believe there is always a new story to tell. As we get into more and more modern era, humans emotions are evaluated. My movie story always talks about the people who didnt get attention in the society.” This episode was hosted by Helena Krawlzik, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and pro...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Michael Need: “"Michael Need also known as Miké Oz Need is an autistic filmmaker, actor, illustrator, editor and voice-over artist from Adelaide South Australia. His short film ‘Indoor Camping Guide’ was awarded Semi-Finalist of SWIFF 2023 for Best Comedy. He learned to make films from Tutti Arts, an organisation that tea...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Xavier Roncesvalles: “Xavier Roncesvalles is a current film student at the University of the Philippines - Diliman. His latest short film, Chorus of the Sun, won the Special Jury Prize at the 2022 CineIskool Film Lab & Festival, and was part of the Official Selection for the 2023 Cine Youth Film Festival held in Chicago, I...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Luka Galle: “An amateur filmmaker who focuses on topics regarding mental health and purpose. Also focusing on using affordable, accessible equipment to show new filmmakers they don't need a huge budget or background to be successful.” This episode was hosted by Moises Rijo, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film F...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Aleisha Winslow: “I’m an Indian-Australian Writer/Director and Actress. I’m dedicated to creating diverse stories for the screen. My biggest inspirations are Zhang Yimou’s ‘Raise The Red Lantern’ and Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Suspiria’. I can’t wait to work on more projects and go further in the film industry.” This episode was hoste...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Anika Kapoor & Anu Akingbade: “As filmmakers, we are dedicated to shedding light on pressing social issues through the power of visual storytelling. By focusing on themes of women’s health, our films aim to provoke meaningful discussions and raise awareness about pressing issues women face in today’s society. With a strong...

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 hosted by Ashalia Dawkins, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Dir...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Devin Rowe: “Devin Rowe is a recent Animation/Illustration graduate of San Jose State University and is currently employed as a Junior 3D Animator at Framestore. ” 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 Stud...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Doruk Uzel: “Doruk Uzel is an animator from Boston, Massachusetts who specializes in imagining weird things and then making them into moving pictures. When he is not animating, Doruk likes to go on nature hikes, write, draw, paint, travel the world, and play games on his computer or at a table with other people. ” This episode...