Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sean C DiGiorgio: “A filmmaker who is always excited about their next project. Someone who goes out of his way to get opportunities to further his passion/career. And someone who wants to share his creativity with anyone who shares the same drive he does! ” This episode was hosted and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mathew Raymund Norton: “Student film maker - content creator - story teller ” 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 Anna Alcalá: “No one told I couldn’t do it, and if they did, I just did it anyway.” 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 Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Laís Pêgas: “I'm deeply moved by stories that can touch us in a deeper level, with sensibility and truth. I respect filmmaking as a form of expression that is truly able to makes us feel something. My biggest dream is to make, even if it's just one person, feel like they're not alone in this world, there's noth...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Arnav Jadhao: “As a filmmaker, I want to tell stories that only I can tell. Marathi kids like me barely get any representation in Hollywood and Bollywood, so I want to be the person creating that space for us. I want to tell stories about family and relationships, with the drama, settings, and costumes that are inherently part...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Devin Gillis: “My objective as a filmmaker is to create TV shows and films that can enrich audience's lives by providing humor, provoking thought, creating empathy & pleasing visually.” This episode was hosted by DB Mosher, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the F...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Rebeca Spiegel: “I’m still figuring out who I am as a filmmaker, but so far I’ve been really drawn to female stories that use fantasy elements as a way to explore emotions and things that sometimes are too difficult to talk about it. I have also enjoyed using mixed media as a form to visually explore those themes, such as stop...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Nathalie Bradnick: “We are a small crew from South Africa and this was out final film for our Uni project. We knew from the start of the concept that we wanted to address the issues with unfair distribution in our film. We also wanted to challenge ourselves with a dystopian film that we knew would be a high budget and a lot of...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Elsa Palmieri: “We are a group of students that, coming from different background, have in common the passion for cinema. We cooperated on each step of the realization of this short movie, shot in less than 7 hours, in a very short time but with an impressive result in terms of quality. ” This episode was hosted by DB Mosher,...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Cesar Martinez: “I’m inspired by the Cinematography of Nolan and Gaspar Noé, when I’m filming I always try to shake up things break the “rules” because everything can be Cinema if we look it with the right eye.” This episode was hosted by Helena Krawlzik, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced b...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Itzel Guerrero: “I've studied Audiovisual Arts at the University of Guadalajara. Since I was very young I have been interested in the arts, such as photography, painting and of course cinema. Passionate about documentary and animation, the topics I have touched on have usually been personal or community experiences where a...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Celine Ebert: “"A rising junior in high school, Celine Ebert, discovered her passion for filmmaking just last year at school. With an innate desire to elicit strong emotions from her audience, Celine particularly enjoys experimenting with different shots and music, leveraging these elements to evoke powerful reactions fro...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Manuel Sorgo: “Manuel Sorgo born on 09/01/2002 in Milan to a family of mixed nationality, I started to get passionate about cinema thanks to the great classics of steven spielberg such as jaws and indiana jones and then focussing later on the musical aspect of cinema. During my higher education in advertising graphics I starte...

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 Pency Lucero: “At the young age of three, I witnessed my father’s passing at the hands of my mother’s cousin. This shaped my entire belief system about the world and what I would like to do about it. I was always drawn to the art of documentary filmmaking due to its ability to capture the essence of reality, challenge percepti...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Hyunsoo Choi: “"Hello! I am Hyunsoo (Jason) Choi who directed the short film ""My Name Is Rhee-Jin Won"", which was nominated for the 2023 Student World Impact Film Festival. I am a South Korean student filmmaker who wishes to explore and learn many areas of Film. And will study in the US to study film...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Harleigh Hildebrand: “Harleigh is a visionary filmmaker based in Missouri. They have a knack for creating films that bend the standard narrative and transport audiences to new and exciting worlds. With a passion for storytelling and a talent for bringing a team together to create movie magic, Harleigh loves the movie creation...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Tyler Herren: “As a filmmaker, I aspire to make entertaining, fun films for audiences to enjoy by using mostly practical effects and visually pleasing imagery while mixing in uses of digital effects, foley, and immersive background music. I've been making home movies since I was 6 and have recently began making more profes...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Henry Hartl: “Henry Hartl is 14 years old and starting high school this fall. He enjoys writing and acting. Black Hand Reaper is his first film and won Best Narrative Short at the Eau Claire International Film Festival. ” This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and pr...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sebastián Ramírez Ortiz: “We are a group of students from Mexico with a common passion for animation. Our films are mainly centered on portraying the experiences and emotions of everyday life, especially those that we can identify among people from our same age group.” This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, a Podcast Host a...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Yannic Jentzsch: “I'm an autodidactic filmmaker from Berlin. Since 2019, I have created several Shortfilms, diverse Music Videos and did a feature length Documentary, all in the Low- and No-Budget area. My approach to film is to take what's already there and combine it in a new and fitting way, to tell a story that is...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature AJ Johnson: “"I recently completed a senior thesis film about the intersectionality of being multiracial and queer, which inspired me to continue making identity-based films. I am primarily a writer, editor, composer, and sound designer. Someday, I hope to explore the intersections of film with other disciplines such as p...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mina Panjkovic: “Born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia, I developed an early interest in experimenting with painting and analog photography. This passion for visual art led me on a journey of self-discovery and creative exploration, which ultimately culminated in my pursuit of a career in film-making.” This episode was hosted by...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ashley Lamson: “As a filmmaker, I want to take my visions and experiences and transform them into visual art that will impact those who view it.” 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 Nicole Lee: “Nicole Lee is a Filipino filmmaker in Metro Manila, Philippines. Nicole is a graduate of Digital Filmmaking at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. She is currently a freelance photographer, streamer, entrepreneur, and athlete. Born as an artist, she dreams of becoming a successful film director and a producer so...