Salt Lake Dirt

Today on the show I welcome filmmaker and photographer Ilya Popenko . His film Roll Bus Roll: A Jeffrey Lewis Documentary is one of my top picks from both Sundance and Slamdance this year. If you have the chance to see this film in person (or through the Slamdance Channel ), please do so. I highly recommend it! Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Synopsis: Roll Bus Roll casts an eye at the life and ar...

Join us with filmmaker Giuseppe Garau, whose feature film, L'Incidente (The Accident) , had its North American premiere at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival. Discover the enthralling narrative of a single mother's transformation through loss and resilience, captured through the lens of traditional film—without the safety net of modern technology. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the...

Episode 227: Interview with Filmmakers/Cast of Daruma --- Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking journey of Daruma , a film that defies conventional storytelling by featuring two leads with disabilities in a narrative about the human condition. Join Kyler Bingham at Slamdance 2024 as he sits down with the passionate team behind this cinematic marvel. Discover the emotional roller-coaster from conc...

One of my favorite films from Slamdance this year is All I've Got & Then Some . While in Park City I had the chance to talk to the creative team behind the film. Rasheed Stephens and Tehben Dean join me to talk about how the film came about and their experience so far at Slamdance. Great film, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Synopsis: Based on a true story, All I've Got &am...

On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt we are live at the Slamdance Film Festival, where the film African Giants is making waves. Hear from the creative forces, Omar S.Kamara (writer/director/producer) and Leo Blumberg-Woll (producer), as they reveal the inspiration behind their film's authentic dialogue and the intense casting process that found "the Ugandan Marlon Brando." Explore the c...

Today on the show I am thrilled to welcome writer and historian Sam Wasson. Sam is my favorite Hollywood historian. He is the author of several fantastic books including Fifth Avenue, 5 a.m . and The Big Goodbye . He co-authored Hollywood: The Oral History with film scholar and educator Jeanine Basinger. Sam's latest book is The Path to Paradise: A Francis Ford Coppola Story . I had such a gre...

Discover the profound connection between humans and canines in Dog Spelled Backwards . Join Kyler Bingham as he delves into the heart of dog rescue with filmmaker and dog trainer Tim Almeida . Their conversation uncovers the stark realities of shelter life and the transformative power of patience and love in rehabilitating rescue dogs. This episode is not just a story about dog training. It's...

2024 Slamdance Film Festival: Dive into the world of Love and Work , a film that defies the norm with its dystopian yet comedic take on a society where working is illegal. Join Kyler as he sits down with multifaceted filmmaker Pete Ohs to discuss the conception of this fascinating film. From the eerie allure of a shoe factory setting to the film's striking black and white visuals, get ready to...

Join us as we catch up with the creative team behind Fishing , a short film that will screen at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival. Director Josie Charles and writer/actor Esme Allen discuss the evolution of their film, the intimacy of a camcorder storytelling approach, and the emotional depth required to bring the character Lola to life. Learn about the meticulous planning and raw emotion that went...

In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Garcia Williams, the creative force behind the film Legend of El Cucuy. The film will screen at the 20424 Slamdance Film Festival. Cynthia talks about the folklore that inspired her work, the emotional journey of parenting and its reflection in her storytelling. Hear how an origin story of a feared villain became a tale of empathy and the human condition....

In this episode, we welcome back filmmaker Jack Dunphy to discuss his Sundance-bound film, Bob's Funeral . Jack is one of my favorite guests so I had to have him on for a full length episode. Jack talks about the eight-year creative process that brings him back the Sundance Film Festival this year. Great film, amazing chat. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Logline: Searching for the root of gen...

Today on the show we have E'an Verdugo (Director/Writer) and Caleb Davis (Writer/Prodcuer), the creative minds behind Restorage , an episodic film that will screen at this year's Slamdance Film Festival. Great film, great chat! Kyler --- Synopsis: A fractured group of siblings each receive a portion of their inheritance. Robert receives the business legacy, Lisa is given the family estate...

Today on Salt Lake Dirt, filmmaker Radha Mehta joins me to talk about her film Dosh . Radha shares her compelling story of transforming personal trauma and the challenges into an evocative film that tackles the taboos of mental health and physical disability. Discover how her South Asian roots and a partnership with AFI helped her create a narrative that's as authentic as it is impactful. This...

Dive into the darkly humorous world of The Coroner's Assistant with writer-director Angeline Walsh as she unveils the intriguing Victorian London setting of her web series. Discover the accidental journey of medical student James Rigby into the macabre trade of cadavers, all wrapped in a comedic package. Explore the challenges of creating an authentic period piece on a budget and the serendipi...

In the latest episode, Adam Roberts discusses his new book, The Death of Sir Martin Malprelate , a novel where the classics come alive. Explore a re-imagined London where the greatest literary minds coexist, and a mysterious death unfolds a story of intrigue and suspense. Listen as Roberts gives an intriguing glimpse into the making of a novel that promises to captivate fans of history, literature...

Today I welcome poet Clem Flowers to the show. Clem is originally from the South but now calls Salt Lake City home. We talk about some of their collections such as LUSH EYED// BLEED MOONSHINE , New Pansies For The Blue Dogs , and I'VE BEEN GOING THRU SOME THINGS . When I started reading Clem's work, I completely fell in love with it. I encourage you to check it out! Links below. Clem even...

Today on the show I welcome back writer Mallory Smart . I recently read her new novel I Keep My Visions to Myself , and I absolutely loved it! I know that our regular listeners will too. Highly recommended! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Logline: "Step into Stevie's world, a 26-year-old musician on the brink of fame. A tour offer catapults her into an existential voyage through life'...

On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler interviews Carla Malden about her powerful new novel My Two and Only . They dive into the book's exploration of love, loss, and reinvention as a widow struggles with expectations to move on. Carla provides fascinating details about the four-year writing process and how she drew from personal experience. Their thought-provoking discussion touches on rela...

FilmQuest Episode #37 GUEST: Ben Davis FILM: The Jellyfish Man — Logline :   Spencer’s neighbor refuses to turn off his music, but it’s unclear who is disturbing the peace. — Episode Links: Film Trailer WATCH the film beginning 11/28/23 on Omeleto TheJellyfishMan.com IG:  @this.bendavis

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I talk with author Daniel Weizmann about his writing journey from the LA punk scene to his most recent novel The Last Songbird , a mystery involving a Lyft driver and a famous folk singer. Great book, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Synopsis: "A struggling songwriter and Lyft driver, Adam Zantz’s life changes when he accepts a ride request in Malibu an...

This week's episode of Salt Lake Dirt features an in-depth interview with Charles Mudede , director and co-writer of the new film Thin Skin . Charles provides fascinating behind-the-scenes details on the film's inspiration from Ahamefule J. Oluo's off-Broadway show Now I'm Fine , the years-long process of writing and fundraising, and finishing post-production during the pandemic. G...

We are very excited to be covering ⁠FilmQuest 2023⁠ . This is the festival's 10 year anniversary and I wanted to celebrate it by talking to as many filmmakers as I possibly could. Great films, incredible conversations! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- FilmQuest Episode #36 GUEST: Joe Gietl & Cameron S. Mitchell FILM: The Fledgling — Synopsis : Orphan Charlie wakes up in a hospital bed with...

We are very excited to be covering ⁠FilmQuest 2023⁠ . This is the festival's 10 year anniversary and I wanted to celebrate it by talking to as many filmmakers as I possibly could. Great films, incredible conversations! Thanks for listening. Kyler FilmQuest Episode #36 GUEST: Kelsey Edwards FILM: Box Boy — Synopsis :   A boy raised in a rigid, beige society where boxes define life meets a color...

We are very excited to be covering ⁠FilmQuest 2023⁠ . This is the festival's 10 year anniversary and I wanted to celebrate it by talking to as many filmmakers as I possibly could. Great films, incredible conversations! Thanks for listening. Kyler FilmQuest Episode #35 GUEST: Ryan Couldrey FILM: You Have Reached Your Destination — Synopsis : With the Google Maps app leading him in circles, a ma...

Lexi Kent-Monning joins me to talk about her new book The Burden of Joy . From her career in the music business to her writing process we covered a lot of ground in this episode. I had a blast! You can purchase a copy of The Burden of Joy HERE . Great chat, amazing book! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Synopsis: Lexi Kent-Monning’s debut novel, The Burden of Joy , is an incessant dagger to the hea...