Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jake Rogers: “"Film has always been a passion of mine. For over 8 years I have been involved in editing and filmmaking. I started out doing commercial work. I quickly grew a passion for storytelling and wanted to immerse myself in it. I seek to explore philosophical ideas in entertaining ways through the visual medium.&qu...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Aravindh Bagavathiappan: “"Hi, I am Aravindh Bagavathiappan the director of the musical short film ""4 SEASONS"" from Tamil Nadu, India. I always wanted to tell stories that empathise with people and create a magical world that they have never seen. My favourite quote by P.T. Barnum is “No one ever mad...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Adriana Vita: “I'm a very young director, just graduated from a film Academy in Rome. I like to tell stories, emotions and give the viewer a few minutes of break from life. For me cinema is a safe place, and I would like to make movies that can give this feeling to anyone.” This episode was hosted by _____, a Podcast Host...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Kamonkarn Samutratanakul: “I'm a filmmaker telling stories about pathetic young adults. I want to showcase people's hidden desires, shame, and where they eventually end up.” This episode was hosted by Alfred Johnson, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Nathan and Ben McQuaid: “We are twin filmmakers from Stirling University where we are members of their filmmaking society AirTv. We usually make horror films and try to incorporate animation into our projects.” This episode was hosted by Athena Cheris, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by M...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Dwiti Rao: “as an enthusiastic self learner, i started with my learning in the Bollywood Film industry by working as an assistant choreographer and then as a choreographer in the Bollywood and South Indian Film Industry. Never having received any formal education in filmmaking, i continued to pursue my passion by inculcating t...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jialiang Jack Weng: “Hi I am Jialiang Jack Weng the director of Hot Chocolate” 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 Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mayar Alanis & Alfonso Sjogreen: “"With great interest in directing films, Mayar Alanis focuses on important topics and interesting individuals of our society. Her work aspires to shift people's perspectives on wordly matters as well as bring humanity closer together. Alfonso Sjogreen is a photographer and directo...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Roxanne Wright: “"Roxanne is a hard working and dedicated member of the BIPOC community. She strives to help not only those in need, she also pushes for positive change and wants to make a difference. Roxanne has been awarded The Leading Women Building Communities Award (Women in Leadership) from the Government of Ontario...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Autumn Payne: “I am a female student film director and writer from Oxford, Mississippi. In my filmmaking, I strive to create experimental films and share stories close to my heart.” This episode was hosted by Sarah Adams, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Di...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jacob Boatsman: “I an a self taught filmmaker, who is 21 years old and has created 10 feature films, along with over 30 short 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 Festiva...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Camila Rossoni: “Loves to animate animals and creatures, likes to work with stop motion and 2D animation, loves to add some easter eggs, likes to work with cause animal.” This episode was hosted by Sarah Adams, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of t...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Claire Brophy: “I am a high school filmmaker at greenhill School in Addison, Texas. I first discovered my passion for filmmaking my freshman year and have been taking film classes ever since. I love making films with stuffed animals, and it has kind of become my niche over time as do many of my films featured stuffed toys. my...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Nito Marsiglio: “My interest in making this film was that the reason for the Malvinas war be public” 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 Marcos Vinícius Seccon Garcia. 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 Elissa Parente: “"I am a newly experienced filmmaker and content creator. Some of my most favorite themes to dive into are drama, experimental horror, silent film, and really any other themes and ideas that come to mind during the creative process. As a woman who wishes to persue a career in an industry as fast paced and...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Alondra Granados: “Alondra Granados is a young Mexican actress who decided to make more short films on her own, because of the lack of work where she lives. Without realizing how far the short film of her "you don't look prettier" would go. To date she has 6 official selections from different festivals, one nomin...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Skya Theobald: “Skya Theobald is a writer, director and actress who grew up on Long Island, New York, and is studying at Stanford University. Her one act plays, “At The Mathews, “Her Train,” and “All For One and One For All” have been finalists at the LIC One Act Festival where she was awarded Best Director for "All For O...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sena Yacteen: “Story is at the center ” 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 Miranda Namicheishvili: "Film director, editor, writer, composer.” 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 John Martinez: “I always work hard on every film I make, even the ones that might not be the best. I'm grateful to have supporting parents, teachers, and friends when making these films. For the time being I have to fund my own projects.” This episode was hosted and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Xudong Liu & Menglian Tang: “Xudong Liu (director/cinematographer/editor) was born in Shanghai. He has been working in the film industry for over 7 years. He produced over 100 documentaries from all walks of life and featured underrepresented people in unconventional ways, which also convinced him that even the most ordina...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Victoria Cruell: “"Hi, my name is Victoria! I recently graduated from the University of Southern California’s Animation MFA program, where I created my thesis film “trueself.exe”. I am grateful and thrilled that “trueself.exe” premiered as an Official Selection at SWIFF 2023, and that it received a Semi-Finalist Award in...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Samantha (Sam) Silvers: “Sam Silvers is a queer animator going into their 6th year of undergrad at MassArt (after two school transfers to find a place that fit). They have a passion for character work and narrative films with a flare for comedy, emotion, and just a touch of horror here and there. They aspire to someday work on...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ashley Cimarolli: “"I am a filmmaker from the University of Iowa. I love every part of the filmmaking process from the first script draft to the final cut. For me, filmmaking is about interactions between people in front of and behind the camera and how important it is to embrace our collective humanhood, at the very leas...