Mighty Filmmakers

Roxana Frontini, the co-star of Ashely De Grandy's 2025 debut feature, "Regina", joined us between her screenings at the 33rd Raindance Film Festival to chat to us about her experience as an actress, the progression of AI in the arts and the future of independent film. Hosts: Asatuurs Keim & Josh Farrell Produced & Edited by: Adriana Ratniece & Louie Thomas-Hinchliff Came...

In our latest episode of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast, we are joined by BAFTA nominated & Oscar shortlisted writer, director and actor, Elham Ehsas "There Will Be Soft Rains" (2025), "The Kite Runner" (2007), "War Machine" (2017), "Yellow" (2023). We discussed the benefits of eco friendly "green" filmmaking practices, surrounding yourself with...

Episode Seven of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast features filmmakers Charlie Robb and Douglas Town, discussing their co-directed short film “Loner” (2025).In this episode, Charlie and Douglas share their creative process behind "Loner" (2025) - from the film’s early concept and dual-director dynamic to how they balanced vision, tone, and storytelling through collaboration. They speak openl...

Episode Five of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast features filmmaker Susan Wokoma, discussing her short film “Dark Skin Bruises Differently” (2025). In this episode, Susan opens up about her journey as a director, writer, and performer, while reflecting on the lessons she’s learned from working both in front of and behind the camera. Together with our hosts, Josh Farrell (Screenwriter & Director)...

Episode Four of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast features actress Isabella Bobadilla. We caught up with Isabella during the Raindance Film Festival to dive into her journey as an actress, exploring how she prepared for the role of Regina and what the character meant to her personally and professionally. In conversation with our hosts, Josh Farrell (Screenwriter & Director) and Asatuurs Keim (Dire...

Episode Three of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast takes a deep dive into the visual world of “Row” (2025) through the lens of acclaimed cinematographer Zoran Veljković. The episode - filmed during the 33rd Raindance Film Festival, where “Row” took home the “Best UK Feature” - explores how Zoran crafted the film’s tense, immersive atmosphere - a key element in the psychological, survival thriller'...

Episode Six of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast introduces us to Nick Skaugen, the producer behind the award-winning feature film, “Row” (2025). Recorded during the Raindance Film Festival, this episode gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce an independent psychological survival thriller - from financing and team-building, location logistics, and beyond. “Row” went on to win Be...

Episode Two of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast introduces us to director, screenwriter and editor, Matthew Losasso. During the Raindance Film Festival, we had the chance to sit down with Matt to discuss his creative process as a filmmaker, specifically around the making-of of his new feature, “Row” (2025) - a psychological, survival thriller which was awarded the prize for “Best UK Feature” at the R...

OSCAR® & Emmy-nominated director, Evgeny Afineevsky, joined us for the first episode of the new season of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast.  This episode was filmed in collaboration with the Raindance Film School during the June celebrations of the 33rd Raindance Festival, where Evgeny was premiering his latest (already!) award-winning documentary "Children In The Fire" (2025), a collec...

In this episode, Tom Wilson is sharing his unique experience of shooting a successful community-based, no-budget feature film in Romania His feature film "Matthew Mark Luke John" was screened at the Raindance Film Festival. Talented filmmakers, a creative approach and a community spirit make this film unique. Enjoy! ------------- Inspiring on-set photography on our INSTAGRAM www. MightyF...