Film Sessions™ Podcast

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Oliver Gill: “Oliver is a Japanese/American artist and filmmaker with a focus in 2D animation. He is pursuing a BFA in animation at the Columbus College of Art and Design and is set to graduate in May 2024.” This episode was hosted by Nicole Crivelli, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Ma...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Zarrina Louise Fernandez: “Zarrina is a student who chooses filmmaking as an avenue to amplify voices in this unjust society, transpire change, and use her art to enunciate social issues in hopes to open the minds of the public. ” This episode was hosted by Sam Haselby, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival,...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Denise Sherlyn Sutejo: “An animator from D4NDIN Studio, and alumni from Universitas Dian Nuswantoro who manages the studio, we do annual internship for animation students in their 7-8th semester where we work on "Si Warik" the series together.” This episode was hosted by Athena Cheris, a Podcast Host at the Student W...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Negin Mohajerani: “I'm 23 year old iraninan girl from iran, cinema is the best platform for me to capture my ideas and my dreams and i love to explore life through the lens of camera” This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, 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 Bhavishay Kher: “Hello, I'm Bhavishay Kher, a Visual artist and MA Filmmaking graduate from Kingston University London. To this date, I've made two documentaries & two fiction short films as a director and worked on multiple projects including short films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials. I've been...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Xiyue Wang: “My name’s Xiyue Wang. I’m a senior high school student of Beijing No.4 high School International Campus. I have been involved in film and television since she was 3 years old. I have appeared in many well-known film and television works, such as “Red Sorghum”, “Silly Chun”, “Golden Marriage”, “A Word to Live”, “Di...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sdiri Mohamed: “I guess i am a filmaker who like to talk and show the real life, and try to be loyal to what peapol lives in daily life” This episode was hosted by Carolina Saco, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Fes...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ela Gorkay: “19 year old student film-maker from Oxford who enjoys experimenting with moving imagery. ” This episode was hosted by Nicole Crivelli, 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 Victor Lucas Jiménez: “As a filmmaker, I see myself as a passionate storyteller who thrives on the power of visual medium. My journey in the world of cinema has been driven by a deep desire to bring stories to life, stories that resonate with audiences on an emotional level. I believe in the transformative nature of filmmaking...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Mauricio P Cantu: “A kid out of Houston Tx. Been behind the camera for 8+years. Started off doing studio recaps to touring with Houstock. Got my associates and worked at a newsstation during Covid19, then transitioned into filmmaking while earning my bachelors. The Barber was my test project on how to create a film with the re...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Daniele Robustino: “"Filmmaking is a hard thing to do, but we are more than happy to do it. I'm Daniele Robustino, writer and director of 'Pack. Escape.' and with me today, part of the cast and crew of this amazing film. We are filmmakers and actors based in Wales (UK) and we love telling stories. Today, we ar...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Gokul Balaji: “I'm a filmmaker who envisions and tries to engineer that vision in an artistic way.” This episode was hosted by Sam Haselby, 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 William (Liam) Marvin: “My name is Liam Marvin and I have been creating and directing films since my freshman year of high school. I love using animation, models, and puppetry to share my unique view of the world within the characters and stories I create.” This episode was hosted by Alex Case, a Podcast Host at the Student Wo...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Daniel Howard-Baker: “Daniel is a UK-London-Devon based director, editor and writer specialising in surrealist drama. He grew up in Plymouth, Devon and moved to London to study and has since been working on short films, music videos and long-form documentaries as a freelance editor, director and writer. ” This episode was host...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Na Li: “Na was fascinated by the language of sound and visuals. In her drawings, she often referred to the audible image or visible sound or included a poetic rhythm of the feverish act of improvisational painting. Na's creations are an original response to sound/music. The motivation for Na's creations comes from bore...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Julia Leviadin: “I see the world around me through my heart. I lead my life with emotion, passion, and intense intellectual curiosity, aiming to nurture the souls of every person I can. Being a human being is a beautiful gift, and filmmaking allows me to share that gift with the world. Filmmaking is a powerful vehicle through...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Diana Griebeler Rocha: “"I graduated in audiovisual production last year and I've been working with communication since 2020. Over the last few years, I've been involved in different types of audiovisual projects. I worked extensively with advertising, mainly in the script and production roles. I am passionate abo...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Miranda Espinoza: “We are a group of student who are ready to share their experiences making this awesome animated shortfilm about social change in Mexico.” This episode was hosted by Alfred Johnson, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Rui Filipe Mendes. 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 Taylor Oaks: “Hey there! I'm Taylor Oaks, a Tennessee/Georgia filmmaker with a passion for writing resonant characters in naturalistic stories. What excites me most about this project, and filmmaking at large, is its capacity to hone in on diverse perspectives, guiding you through walks of life that you might never experie...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Małgorzata Findysz: “"Malgorzata Findysz- graduated as a pianist from Music Academy in Łódź (Poland). She also studied in HMTMH (Hannover, Germany). As part of the piano-duo formation Sumlinska-Findysz Piano Duo, she recorded an album containing composers such as F.Chopin, C.Czerny, D.Shostakovich, A.Scriabin. Founder of...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Neha Lalani: “"Neha, a film graduate from Middlesex University Dubai, has been captivated by storytelling since a young age. Inspired by Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin', she embarked on a journey of learning and creating in the world of film and video. With a passion for films and a unique stylistic app...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Ali Senior: “I am a senior at Massachusetts college of art and design. Im a major in animation there. I really love to bring humor into my films. The best films I have made are probably the silly ones. I aspire to be a film maker that makes people laugh. And I hope to do more films surrounding family and found family.” This ep...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Andres Aya Cedeno: “I would definitely characterize myself as someone who never wants to stop learning and improving my approach to filmmaking. With every new project, I learn so much and meet such amazing people and our film “Halfway” is so far the best collaborative experience I have ever had working on any film. My approach...

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jesse D. Carpio: “As a filmmaker, I focus on telling personal and imaginative experiences based on Filipino folklore. I believe that animation allows cultural stories to be told in a meaningful way. The goal of my filmmaking is to answer the question of “what it means to be Filipino American?”” This episode was hosted by Sydne...