Best Rachel Kaplan Podcasts (2024)

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Crafting Successful Film Marketing: An Interview with Tony Panaccio 58:00

17d ago58:00

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In his nearly 35 years in the media, Tony has repped luminaries such as Stan Lee and William Shatner, written speeches for Bill Gates and various CEOs/public figures and worked on high profile national PR campaigns. He has produced documentaries, such as Marvel Then and Now: An Evening with Stan Lee and worked on numerous not-for-profit campaigns f…

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So Yun Um discusses the risks & rewards of making a personal documentary 36:00

24d ago36:00

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Director So Yun Um, discusses her Sundance supported documentary, Liquor Store Dreams. The film is about two Korean American children of liquor store owners reconciling their dreams with those of their immigrant parents, against the backdrop of struggles for racial equity in Los Angeles.By The Art of Film Funding

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Exploring the Infinite: An Interview with Helen Hall on Pictures of Infinity 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

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Helen Hall’s music has been performed and broadcast internationally, in festivals such as New York’s Bang on a Can, the Subtropic Music Festival in Florida, and in prestigious venues such as Merkin Concert Hall in New York. Her writing and research has been published by Leonardo Magazine (MIT Press), and her music is published by Da Vinci Edition (…

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Wisdom from Conflict: Resetting The Table 1:38:40

2M ago1:38:40

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Drawing on decades of experience addressing volatile disagreements surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Resetting the Table works to transform toxic polarization and destructive political conflict in the U.S. We’ll be joined by Resetting the Table’s Co-Founding CEO, Melissa Weintraub, a veteran peacebuilder and social entrepreneur who has …

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Echoes from Everest: Nancy Svendsen's Cinematic Tribute 50:00

2M ago50:00

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Our special guest today is director and producer Nancy Svendsen. A passionate storyteller since her childhood in rural Iowa, Nancy recently turned from the healthcare field to filmmaking. Her first feature documentary, "Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest," tells the story of the indigenous trailblazer Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, who battled racism, gender d…

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God Squad: Seeking High Ground in the School Wars 59:53

2M ago59:53

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In a culturally, religiously and racially diverse society like ours — with a single public school system designed to educate America’s children — maybe we shouldn’t be surprised that the culture wars have Officially Hit Our Schools. When you clear away the noise, at the core of the struggle is this: what should our schools teach our children—and wh…

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Rona Edwards shares the secrets to successfully navigate Film Festivals 57:00

3M ago57:00

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Filmmaker and Author Rona Edwards, shares tips from her book, The Complete Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Festivals: Your All Access Pass to Launching Your Film on the Festival Circuit, soon to be in its 2nd edition.By The Art of Film Funding

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Jonathan Haidt: The Anxious Generation 52:11

3M ago52:11

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We were honored to hang out with our intellectual hero, Dr. Jonathan Haidt, a few weeks before the release of his recent book The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Unsurprisingly, since its release, it became an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. If you have kids, if you know kids —…

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Breaking Boundaries: Diversity and Humor in Television with Hollis Rich 57:00

3M ago57:00

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Breaking Boundaries: Diversity and Humor in Television with Hollis Rich. To contact Hollis send your email to hollisrichwrite@gmail.com. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.By The Art of Film Funding

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UNUM Series: The Soul of Civility 1:35:52

3M ago1:35:52

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Find the program online here: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/soul-of-civility/ While our special guest Alexandra O. Hudson, author of “The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves,” finds the challenges to civility today dire, she thinks they’re not new — and they’re most definitely not about being more polite. Lexi b…

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Unveiling 'A Photographic Memory': Rachel Elizabeth Seed's Documentary Journey" 56:00

3M ago56:00

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Our guest, Rachel Elizabeth Seed, is a DIRECTOR/PRODUCERoriginally from London, and is a Los Angeles and Brooklyn-based nonfiction storyteller working in film, photography and writing. Join us as Rachel talks about her feature documentary Photographic Memory. She says this about the film ... "After a decade+ of shooting, editing, and producing, my …

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Fragile Neighborhoods with Dr. Seth Kaplan 1:24:49

4M ago1:24:49

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“Fragile Neighborhoods is an essential and engaging read for everyone who wants to better understand the challenges facing our cities, towns and our nation at large.” Richard Florida – Bestselling Author of “The Rise of the Creative Class” Find the full program online here — https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/fragile-neighborhoods/ As we continue o…

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Hollywood Humor: Inside Steve Kaplan's World of Comedy Tools and Techniques 56:00

4M ago56:00

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For years, Steve Kaplan has been one of the industry's most respected and sought-after experts on comedy. His first book, The Hidden Tools of Comedy is a best-seller in its field, and his second book, The Comic Hero's Journey: Serious Story Structure for Fabulously Funny Films was recently released in an audio version. In addition to having taught …

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God Squad: Everyone is Canceled! 1:07:34

4M ago1:07:34

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Find the full program online here — and meet The God Squad: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/canceled/. We’re living in a time when a bad choice of words (much less a deeply held countercultural opinion) can tank your career, in a media environment where some are doing a near-professional job of elevating being offensive to an art form—almost beg…

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Exploring the Future of Film Distribution with Christie Marchese, of Kinema 45:00

4M ago45:00

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Join us as Christie Marchese shares about how Kinema helps audiences discover & watch great films in creative places, and in community with others. Kinema provides an operating system for filmmakers to manage their screening tours, and developing partnerships with mixed-use spaces in real life and community leaders & influencers online - all to rea…

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Dr. Jonathan Haidt | After Babel: "The Fragmentation of Everything" 1:42:47

5M ago1:42:47

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We wanted you wonderful SquareCast listeners to know that we didn't plan for this episode to drop on Leap Day and we didn't plan on it being (we kid you not) Episode 100. But both things just happened. At the very least, we think that's a sign that you really ought to listen. Were we "the universe has a plan" maximalists, though, we'd say it means …

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The Big Sort with Bill Bishop 1:10:04

5M ago1:10:04

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Pulitzer Prize finalist journalist Bill Bishop joins The Village Square for Dinner at the Square. (See photos from the event here.) Turns out Americans have been sorting ourselves in every aspect of our lives – in the news we watch, the books we read, the churches we attend, even the neighborhoods we live in. Our special guest Pulitzer Prize finali…

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Championing Workers' Rights: Making Baristas vs The Billionaire 45:00

5M ago45:00

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Introducing Mark Mori: Renowned Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker and Emmy Award-winning TV producer, Mark Mori is at the forefront of social justice storytelling. As the former chair of the Non-Fiction and Documentary Committee of the Producers Guild of America, East, and a seasoned union activist, Mark has consistently used his lens t…

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Being Human in Divided Times: A fireside chat with Village Square founder Liz Joyner 1:26:29

5M ago1:26:29

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In this episode of SquareCast Village Square Founder & CEO Liz Joyner let Village SquareCast Corey Nathan talk her into being the guest in an episode. It’s hard to get away from the doom scroll that typifies our life and times right now — we’re clobbered with toxic sludge when we turn on the news, catch up with friends on social media or just try t…

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Chris White: Exploring the Rich Legacy of American Documentary 48:00

6M ago48:00

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Chris White: Exploring the Rich Legacy of American Documentary To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.By The Art of Film Funding

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Rachel Brown: The Roots of Belonging & The Risks of Othering 1:37:50

6M ago1:37:50

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In this episode of SquareCast we're joined by the extraordinary Rachel Brown, the Founder of Over Zero—named in reference to the “zero sum game” that exists in sporting events, but becomes dangerous when it overtakes a society, as it has ours. Over Zero was founded to prevent identity-based violence and other forms of group-targeted harm around the…

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Kelly Galindos quest against Global Sex Trafficking 1:03:00

6M ago1:03:00

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Kelly Galindo has a passion for filmmaking and she has done some extraordinary work. She has been in war torn countries documenting sex trafficking with the help of service men to protect her. She has used some wonderful new ways of marketing her film. She is making shorts and a feature and a multi-part series on sex trafficking. Learn how to expan…

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Stephen P. Kiernan: Authentic Patriotism 51:45

6M ago51:45

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In this age of deep and growing civic divisions, perhaps it's time to revise the comic strip Pogo's iteration of U.S. Navy Master Commandant Oliver Perry's quote from the War of 1812: "We have met the enemy and it is us." From our special Dinner at the Square guest Stephen Kiernan's masterpiece book Authentic Patriotism: “The problems America faces…

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Mina T. Son and Sara Newens discuss co-directing their social issue documentary 44:00

6M ago44:00

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Our special guests today are Sara Newens and Mina T. Son. Sara is an award-winning filmmaker and editor who received Primetime Emmy nominations for her work on Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields and Allen v. Farrow. She also served as editor and writer for On the Record. Mina is a Korean American filmmaker who is currently in post-production on a document…

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Dreams to Screens: Success Stories of The Film Festival Doctor 40:00

7M ago40:00

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Learn the benefits of working with the Film Festival Doctor. Dr. Rebekah Smith will tell us how she finds good fits for films and has a high acceptance rate for the filmmakers. In both domestic and foreign festivals. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.…

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God Squad: Ending the Cycle of Mean 1:06:42

7M ago1:06:42

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Americans are sad and lonely, and we don’t feel like we belong. With depression and “deaths of despair” on the rise, over half of us say that no one knows us well—a truly alarming statistic that doesn’t bode well for our future. As if matters weren’t bad enough, we’re not just sad and alone—we’re becoming more mean to each other, and it’s likely pa…

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How to combine the serious and the silly into an engaging documentary. 48:00

7M ago48:00

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Ben Steinbauer and Joe Pickett discuss their documentary, Chop & Steele. Ben Steinbauer directed the film, which premiered at Tribeca. Joe Pickett is featured in Chop & Steele, along fellow comedian, Nick Prueher. Joe and Nick pranked morning TV news shows by posing as part of a fake strongman duo. One appearance resulted in a federal lawsuit that …

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Behind the Lens: Jenny Waldo's Insight into Filmmaking & Crowdfunding 58:00

8M ago58:00

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Join Jenny Waldo as she teaches us how she successfully made her first feature and got it distributed. She shares some great ideas she learned and pitfalls to watch out for. She also became an expert at crowdfunding and now mentors other filmmakers on how to crowdfund your film. For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please …

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Documentary Editing Challenges and Problem Solving. 1:01:00

8M ago1:01:00

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Join Karen Everett from New Doc Editing who shares her 30 years of experience in editing. She explains how to solve a multitude of common editorial problems and discusses her accelerated documentary editing at an excellent price. Carole & Karen discuss our challenges with AI coming into the film industry like a freight train. How do we survive and …

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God Squad: Shut Up and (Don't) Sing 1:05:51

8M ago1:05:51

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With our culture wars at a full rolling boil, apparently all it takes to send our enmity over the edge is…a good old-fashioned country song?? The furor over Jason Aldean’s “Try That in A Small Town” (and then there’s Oliver Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond”) is reminiscent of the old furor over The Dixie Chicks—only the “sides” have switched u…

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Inspiration Anita Tulsiani and Artist Theresa Bond Zelazny 20:15

9M ago20:15

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Inspiration Anita Tulsiani and Artist Theresa Bond Zelazny - both of whom live in Austin, Texas, had an immediate connection. Anita's ever positive attitude and vibrant outlook have continued to inspire Theresa throughout the collaborative process. More information is available at: https://twistoutcancer.org/brushes/midwest2023/…

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Dr. Todd Rose | Collective Illusions: Conformity, Complicity and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions 1:24:33

9M ago1:24:33

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At the core of the deep societal divisions we navigate every day is an assumption that we share little with “those people” with whom we share a country—a belief that leaves us on dangerous ground as a nation. But author and entrepreneur Dr. Todd Rose says we’ve got that all wrong. According to Dr. Rose, not only do we agree more often than we think…

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Successful documentary filmmaking and impact distribution 57:00

9M ago57:00

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Join Trudi Angell for insights in making money on documentaries. For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit FromtheHeartProductions.com.By The Art of Film Funding

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Feelings In War Times & Other Timely Updates 50:52

9M ago50:52

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This special HFSS episode brings tips and strategies for how to deal with the overwhelming internal/external emotional landscape as related to the war in Israel/Palastine. Far from being a political discussion, Rachel helps you understand why situations like this can be more than your emotional system is equiped to process and how to support yourse…

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Inspiration Kelli Kim-Eng and Artist Kenny Lapins 24:05

9M ago24:05

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Inspiration Kelli Kim-Eng and Artist Kenny Lapins have so much more in common than anyone might guess. From their odd discoveries of their own cancer diagnoses, to the way the Brushes with Cancer program has brought them back to their own artistic endeavors, these two continue to connect in many unique ways. More information about the 2023 Brushes …

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Guidance on pitching your film to investors 47:00

9M ago47:00

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Jonathon Smith shares his journey using Largo AI reports as back up for his investor pitch. He shares the essentials for funding, creating your pitch and your deck. He also explains how an AI program helped him with marketing and funding his film. He was able to pitch his film in the Largo AI event at NAB. For more information about Carole Dean and…

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Inspiration Caileigh Scott and Artist Gabrielle Heckenbucker 18:31

9M ago18:31

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Caileigh and Gabrielle forged an intimate collaboration across an ocean and several time zones. Through their Brushes With Cancer experience, these two very creative people have grown to influence and inspire each other daily. More information about the 2023 Brushes With Cancer Midwest Art Exhibition & Celebration is available at: https://twistoutc…

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Robert Putnam & Shaylyn Romney Garrett | Join or Die: Why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it 1:36:48

9M ago1:36:48

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“Our national myths often exaggerate the role of the individual heroes and understate the importance of collective effort. —Robert Putnam This is when you meet a living legend and get the benefit of his thinking on the topic he’s been brilliantly, prophetically right about for more than three decades: the deterioration of our connectedness with eac…

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Inspiration Rachel Duran and Artist Magdalena Cuevas 24:07

9M ago24:07

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When Maggie and her inspiration Rachel first met, they immediately bonded over curly hair, spirituality and a love of their home state of Texas! As their connection deepened and their collaboration grew, Maggie's piece culminated in a full expression of not just what Rachel went through, but who she is. More information about the 2023 Brushes With …

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Inspiration Wendy Santana and Artist Naimah Thomas 26:22

9M ago26:22

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Inspiration Wendy Santana and Artist Naimah Thomas have forged an unexpected friendship through this creative process. Not only has this partnership resulted in a piece of art that has meaning for both women, but they have come to be huge supporters of each other through life's ups and downs over the past several months as well. This is a really un…

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Physicist DR Fred Alan Wolf shares creativity and Quantum Physics 52:00

10M ago52:00

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Wolf's inquiring mind has delved into the relationship between human consciousness, psychology, physiology, the mystical, and the spiritual. His investigations have taken him from intimate discussions with physicist David Bohm to the magical and mysterious jungles of Peru, from a significant meeting with Werner Heisenberg to the hot coals of a fire…

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The Way Out: Overcoming Toxic Polarization, with Dr. Peter T. Coleman 1:29:26

10M ago1:29:26

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“A remarkable combination of scientific insight, practical guidance, and grounded hope.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN Toxic polarization and conflict is exhausting. Whether it’s in your family, at work or in our perpetually acrimonious civic life, it’s like a suitcase full of big ole rocks we lug around while we …

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Inspiration Donna Dang and Artist Suhani Amin - BWC 2023 33:11

10M ago33:11

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After losing her fiancé David to bone cancer in October 2020, Donna found being a part of the Twist Out Cancer community to be tremendously helpful in navigating her grief. Suhani, in first learning and then seeking to tell Donna's story on canvas, shares how Donna's openness and generosity has inspired her not only artistically but in much more fu…

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Empowering Women in Film: Laura & Film Fatales 39:00

10M ago39:00

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Empowering Women in Film: Laura & Film Fatales. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.By The Art of Film Funding

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TP&R Feed Drop | Tim Keller and Michael Gerson, A Tribute with Pete Wehner and Jonathan Rauch 25:01

11M ago25:01

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The Village Square is truly delighted to offer you a feed drop episode of Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other—a podcast we loved so much, we convinced its host to also be our host (that's fandom). Along with Village SquareCast, TP&R is also a proud member of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken i…

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Camilla Hall discusses "Subject" & ethics in documentary filmmaking 49:00

11M ago49:00

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Our special guest today, award winning filmmakers Camilla Hall, will discuss her documentary, Subject, which premiered at Tribeca in 2022. The film explores the life-altering experience of sharing one’s life on screen through the participants of five acclaimed documentaries and ponders the ethics and responsibility inherent in documentary filmmakin…

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Fostering Change Through Film with Melinda Raebyne of Meaningful Movies 49:00

11M ago49:00

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Learn how to use films to inform and engage communities to take on critical issues. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.By The Art of Film Funding

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When the People Decide Feed Drop | Libraries as civic spaces 26:13

11M ago26:13

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The Village Square is truly delighted to offer you a feed drop episode of When The People Decide, a podcast about how everyday people are shaping democracy. Along with Village SquareCast, they're a member of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Listen to When…

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PBS Success: How Sky Bergman's Films Found a Public Audience 45:00

11M ago45:00

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Sharing Intergenerational stories of connection. For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.By The Art of Film Funding

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Insights with Corky Kessler on Financing & Tax Incentives 35:00

12M ago35:00

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Corky shares information on Tax incentive 181 and 168. To learn more about Caroel Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.By The Art of Film Funding

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