Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ivan: “Just a guy from Ukraine whose dream is to make deep emotional movies. Now I’m based in the USA because there is war in my country. ” This episode was hosted by _____, 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 Sani Kefas Ibrahim: “I’m a creative director/writer. A conspiracy theorist and a lover of psychological thrillers. ” This episode was hosted by Ashalia Dawkins, 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 Abbas Abbas: “As a filmmaker, especially as cinematographer, I do express my inner emotions and feelings into visuals that will leave impact on the viewers.” This episode was hosted by Ashalia Dawkins, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Studen...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Tilly Jones: “Hi, I’m Tilly Jones a 16 year old filmmaker and I’ve been making films since I was little. I love to experiment with different styles and genres to discover new storylines and characters. I am hoping for a career in film and TV- I will be studying Film at A-level and I am hoping to attend Film School afterwards....

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Warren Higginbothan II: “I’m a filmmaker who wants to make the type of movies that everyone wants to see movies that can’t be both grounded and spectacle” This episode was hosted by DB Mosher, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World I...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ilanggovel Anpalagan: “I'm an amateur independent filmmaker who loves to tell stories that are character centric and have a rich lore and history behind them. I put myself on the front lines and lead my productions by example. I want people to enjoy themselves while watching my films.” This episode was hosted by Carolina S...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Samuel Hilliger: “Samuel is an 12-year-old French Caribbean boy who lives in Guadeloupe. He has been studying piano for years. From an early age, he experienced recurring water cuts, and every time to get away from distress, he escaped to the beach where he composed and sang Ukulele songs with his father. During the coronaviru...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Oliver Hamm: “A 10 year old who loves to travel the world and share on YouTube all that he learns. He has a passion for knowledge and wants to share it so that other children can be passionate about learning about our wondrous world. ” This episode was hosted by Carolina Saco, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Fe...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Hope Olivia Hudson Morcomb: “I am an innovative and passionate filmmaker most dedicated to the art of storytelling in my work. Ever since I was very young, stories and films have guided my life and inspired me to create future work. I am lucky enough to attend a school that pushes my work to go further as well as provides me w...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Yihan Yang: “"Yihan Yang(She/Her) is a director, cinematographer and photographer based in NYC andBeijing. Since graduating, Yihan began her career as an intern at Film Movement LLC, a North American distribution company of award-winning independent and foreign films. In this role, she focused on acquisition, marketing, p...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Brendan Buist-Sohn: “We are filmmakers in eighth grade who want to make a difference in the world. We have fallen in love with filmmaking and think it is a great tool to spread awareness about saving the planet to as many people as possible.” This episode was hosted by Carolina Saco, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mariana Acosta: “International film production and animation student born and raised in Mexico, passionate about cultural representation and content creation for media. After almost four years of experience as an independent multimedia creator, I am ready to pursue a career in film and animation to contribute with a diverse pe...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Hugo Montes de Oca: “"Hugo Montes de Oca isa young Mexican writer-director born in Monterrey, Mexico. He has always been passionate about storytelling and visual arts. Influenced by the captivating narratives and cinematic styles of American and international films, from a young age Hugo embarked on his creative journey i...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mayerlin Llamas Castro: “"Mayerlin Llamas: I am a Historian and Audiovisual Director with experience in research, direction and production of documentary film projects. The creation of children's, youth and gender-focused stories is my passion, which is why I participate in projects of Audiovisual Collectives and stud...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Chang-Ching Su: “I’m a Taiwanese artist based in Chicago. My work focus on infrathins in our everyday life—which is coined by Duchamp, the difference is undefinable. Following my core, the film “Thai(wan) Basil” is exploring the difference of the herb, the smell and the culinary culture between our world. ” This episode was ho...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Carys Braun: “I consider myself to be an animator and a comedian, I suppose. I both really enjoy and utterly despise the screenwriting process due to the fact that I have so many ideas. I should probably write less complex stories because I’m the only one working on any of my projects haha. ” This episode was hosted by Nicole...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mary Rose Neumeyer: “As a filmmaker, I strive to create forward thinking content for viewers to digest. My films typically provoke high emotions from viewers due to its bleeding-edge concepts, thus making for a fulfilling experience. I strive for cinematic excellence at every stage of film creation.” This episode was hosted by...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sophie Leiton Toomey: “I am an autistic multi hyphenate artist with a goal of more visibility and versatility of disabled stories in media and filmmaking. ” 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 W...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Enmanuel Mejia: “I’m a film student and I created a short film to communicate a positive global message.” 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 Taj Kokayi: “"Taj Kokayi is an artist-activist who strives to tell stories that will usher in the Melanin Renaissance. In 2020, his Afrofuturistic experimental short “Woken From A Dream” was selected to 15 international festivals, winning awards including Best Experimental and Best VFX. His follow-up film, “White Mirror”,...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Dawanna A Conner: “Greetings, I am Dawanna Conner, an African American filmmaker in Decatur, GA. I originally hail from Chicago, IL, where I spent my formative years. My relocation to Georgia was a conscious decision to seek new opportunities and explore what life has in store for me. My passion for the arts was ignited at age...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Natalia Felekoura: “I am interested in filming narratives in space that have a meaningful conceptual core concerning the human condition. I enjoy setting the theme for a film and then exploring with my partners, how this can be translated in terms of performance/dance, music, scenography, text etc. My aim is to transfer the qu...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Towustasin Stocker: “Tao is an award-winning Haida documentary film maker and multi-media artist - his work over the past 15 years has been eclectic, unique and independently produced. ” This episode was hosted by Alfred Johnson, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Fes...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Kole Kimmel: “I am a story teller who likes to push the boundaries of film making. As a filmmaker my goal is to express my love and passion for story telling while entertaining and captivating audiences.” This episode was hosted by Alfred Johnson, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark L...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mirna: “Finding the beauty in the random is what gives out a meaning and thats how i role. ” 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.