Best Tabatabai Podcasts (2024)

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Oscar-Qualified Short HAMDARI: Interview/Film Breakdown with Writer/Co-Director Ashley Tabatabai 46:32

2h ago46:32

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Ladies and gentlemen, HAMDARDI is a thrilling masterpiece of a short film. It’s longer than most at 25 minutes, but every minute mattered. Ashley Tabatabai tells the story of Ethan, a bereaved immigration officer struggling with his role in the system after meeting a young Iranian brother and sister detained during the travel ban. This short film h…

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Crime Scene Cleaner Struggles with his Mental Health in STOMACH IT: Interview/Film Breakdown w/Director Peter Klausner & actor Jon Lee Richardson 53:59

1h ago53:59

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The main character in STOMACH IT, Joel (Jon Lee Richardson), fixates on objects left behind by the deceased such as a toy horse at an accidental shooting or a colorful toy at an overdose. Joel tries to detach by turning photos around, disposing of final meals, covering photos on mirrors, and covering personal objects like stuffed animals, but it do…

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Oscar-qualifying Short CALF: Interview/Film Breakdown with Ireland's Writer/Director Jamie O'Rourke 42:57

9h ago42:57

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Ladies and gentlemen, Jamie O’Rourke’s Oscar-qualifying and IFTA winning short CALF, is about a sinister farm accident and eaves Cáit, the daughter with a terrible decision to make. CALF touches on its central theme of domestic abuse in a sensitive and considered manner and is a poignant exploration of shock, grief and trauma that delivers much-des…

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Oscar-Qualified Short ENDLING by Writer/Director Kelly Yu: Interview and Film Breakdown 37:10

4h ago37:10

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Ladies and gentlemen, the short film ENDLING is told in a fictional documentary style, this charming film follows a documentary crew as they interview Richard (Dennis Dun), the man responsible for taking care of Pao Pao, the last surviving goldfish on earth. I love short films like ENDLING. They don’t follow any rules and the level of creativity is…

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Director Pitof talks Special Effects, Future of AI in Film and the 20th Anniversary of Catwoman 54:59

3h ago54:59

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Pitof (Comar) started his career in 1976 as photographer, assistant director and editor for films and commercials. He then branched out into musical scoring, software design and graphic design for television, music videos and commercials. He is a pioneer of digital imaging in France, Pitof made his debut in visual effects in 1986. And a co-founder …

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Oscar-Qualifying Short UNSER KIND with Writer/Director Samuel Fluckiger - The Brilliant Compelling Film on Surrogacy 37:24

1d ago37:24

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Ladies and gentlemen, UNSER KIND is an Oscar-qualifying short film about a Swiss couple who are expecting a child through surrogacy in The Republic of Georgia when questions about their baby's health arise. There are many couples around the world who can’t have children. If you desire to know about surrogacy and if it’s right for you. You need to d…

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The Morgan Brothers Discuss their Oscar-qualifying Short Film THE BOAT & the Mission to End Leprosy 46:38

11h ago46:38

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My guests today are Irish filmmakers Luke and Jake Morgan. Their films have screened at festivals all over the world - from South Africa and Japan, the USA to Ireland's premiere festivals. Luke was the winner of the "Best Director" award at Worcester Film Festival for 2021 and 2022, nominated for the Discovery Award at the Dublin International Film…

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Arian Ghashghai – Founder at Earthling VC – Navigating the AR/VR investment ecosystem 57:01

4d ago57:01

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Arian Ghashghai is the founder of Earthling VC (backed by Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, Andrew Chen, Adam Draper), a venture capital fund investing in pre-seed companies supercharging the next paradigm shift in digital technology. Before entering venture fund business, he was a senior machine learning engineer at Meta Reality Labs working on spatia…

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Legendary Documentary Filmmaker Francis Whately Talks about His Extraordinary Career (David Bowie, Dolly Parton, Billie Eilish) 58:09

4d ago58:09

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Multi Award Winning Producer/Director and Series Producer Francis Whately, who has over 30 years’ experience in high-end & award-winning documentaries for major TV broadcasters on both sides of the Atlantic, including the BBC, HBO, Netflix, A&E, Showtime, Discovery and PBS. His hugely diverse range of films cover Music, Arts, History, Current Affai…

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Palme d'Or Cannes Winner Nebojsa Slijepcevic discusses his Dramatic Short THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT 37:02

9d ago37:02

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We discuss his Oscar-qualified, Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winning short film THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT. Ladies and gentlemen, Nebosha Slijepčević’s Oscar-qualified, Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winning short film THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT is based on a true story that happened in 1993 of a passenger train traveling fr…

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Animator Michael Hirsh discusses Animation Nation: How We Built a Cartoon Empire 59:17

7d ago59:17

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Award-winning creator of some of the most popular animated TV series of our time, including Babar, Little Bear, The Adventures of Tintin, Berenstain Bears, Franklin, The Magic School Bus, Beetlejuice, Inspector Gadget, and Arthur to name a few. Michael Hirsh has written a tell-all book Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire, featuring unto…

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4th Dementia: A Comedic Short about Alzheimer's with Writers/Actors Ally Condrath and Jake Mann 46:21

8d ago46:21

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My guests today are Ally Condrath and Jake Mann. They are part of Dinner for One, a comedy collective and writing team along with Ian Wexler and Kyle Miller. The team writes and produces all projects in-house ranging from indie television to short films, digital content and live sketch comedy. They've performed at the TBS New York Comedy Festival, …

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Legendary Hollywood Talent Agent Harry Abrams: Let's Do Launch: A Hollywood Agent Dishes on How to Make Your Business and Career Take Off 50:58

20d ago50:58

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Founder and former Chairman/CEO of Abrams Artists Agency, Harry Abrams, who always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment industry as a talent agent. In 1958, he joined MCA Artists, which was then a talent agency. Started in the mailroom for forty dollars a week and quickly rose through the ranks. He remained at MCA until 1962,…

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Writer/Director Dan Abramovici Discusses His Multi-Cinematic Short SPACEMAN: Interview/Film Breakdown 41:28

24d ago41:28

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Wwriter/director and actor Dan Abramovici began his career as an actor, most recently on projects such as Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, HBO’s Jane, FX’s What We Do In The Shadows, and CBS’s Star Trek Discovery. Dan sold his first feature film, the comedy BEN’S AT HOME to Netflix and then jumped behind the camera, writing and directing a series of shor…

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Writer/Director Karen Bryson's Powerful Short Film MONOCHROMATIC: Interview/Film Breakdown 42:47

24d ago42:47

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Karen Bryson's newest short film, Monochromatic is her directorial debut. Monochromatic is a very powerful film in which we are taken on a journey to walk in the shoes of a little girl and her mother during the late 1970s. Watching innocence fade as racism takes its toll. Actress/director Karen Bryson multi-award winning career spans over 25 years,…

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Director Yorgo Glynatsis & Writer/Actress Sophia Vi talk about their Narrative-Changing Short KOUPEPIA 1:02:03

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Ladies and gentlemen, KOUPEPIA is a short film where the main character Petros, a widowed Cypriot Man, attends his son’s engagement party although tolerant of his son’s homosexuality he is yet to be truly accepting of him. Over a bite of Koupepia, a traditional Cypriot delicacy, he meets Eleni - a British Cypriot Transgender Woman. The two appear t…

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Director Rebecca King & Actress Nina Yndis talk about the Powerful Drama Short Film ELSA 57:19

1M ago57:19

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Ladies and gentlemen, Nazi occupied Norway is the setting of this heart-stopping short film ELSA, based on true events that happened to many Norwegian women during this time. Set in Oslo in 1945, this gripping tale explores a tense love triangle between a Norwegian civilian woman, her adoring neighbor and a German soldier. This compelling short is …

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Actress Jane Kaczmarek Discusses the Short: AND NOW I LAY ME DOWN, Aging in Hollywood, Malcolm in the Middle and more 1:05:57

1M ago1:05:57

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My guest today is actress Jane Kaczmarek who stars in the short film AND NOW I LAY ME DOWN is on the festival circuit after premiering at Santa Barbara International Film Festival to rave reviews. And now appearing at this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival. Best known for her role as Lois on television’s award winning MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, for whic…

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Georgie Cowan-Turner's Dystopian Love Story Short THE GENERATORS: The Interview & Film Breakdown 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

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My guest today is multi-award winning writer/director Georgie Cowan-Turner. She was selected as a BAFTA Connect Member “in recognition of her contribution to the film industry and her promising career ahead”. She has been commissioned by the BBC, Northern Ireland Screen and BFI with her films screening in competition at BAFTA/BIFA qualifying film f…

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Writer/Director Matthew Hazandras Discusses HIs Short Film Drama THE TWO GAMBITS 46:17

2M ago46:17

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Writer/Director/Producer Matthew Hazandras who specializes in narrative filmmaking. His directorial debut 'The Two Gambits' highlights his aptitude for intricate and deep storylines, giving time to build the audience, in a world worth remembering. The Two Gambits is a story of family, redemption and consequences. It’s about how sometimes a dark fat…

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Actor/Author Van Quattro and His New Novel EVE: Love, Pain, Jealousy, Racism in the 1930s 50:31

2M ago50:31

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My guest today is actor and author Van Quattro. Known for his roles in Fight Club, The Object, End of Days, The Big Thing, and, most recently, Out of Exile and Agnes. He has done many theater productions, along with several TV guest star appearances on shows like Picket Fences, Millennium, L.A. Doctors, ChicagoHope, and many more. In Dallas, he has…

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Writer/Director Maia Scalia's Powerfully Moving Short Film HIS MOTHER touches on Gun Violence and Mental Health 43:26

2M ago43:26

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My guest today is filmmaker and actress Maia Scalia. Inspired by a true story, Maia Scalia’s directorial debut HIS MOTHER takes the viewer through a gripping and terrifying journey as a mother races to stop her son from doing the unthinkable. This riveting short highlights the complexities of being a mother of a child who commits a violent crime an…

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Director Derek Magyar & the Cast of RIVER OF GRASS discuss this Powerful Short Film 27:08

2M ago27:08

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My guests today are director/actor Derek Magyar, actress Marceline Hugot and actor Dylan McTee, and the very powerful short film RIVER OF GRASS. The short film, RIVER OF GRASS set in the 1970’s Florida Everglades that shares the story of a young veteran suffering from PTSD, who returns home to his drug smuggling family. His efforts to prove himself…

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Irena Cronin – CEO of Infinite Retina – Empowering Businesses in the Age of Immersive Technologies 34:14

2M ago34:14

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Irena Cronin serves as CEO of Infinite Retina. Prior to this, Irena was CEO of Transformation Group which advised decision makers on business strategies related to Spatial Computing (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence, Facial Recognition, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, and related disruptive technologies. Irena was also the President and CEO of Spout …

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Director Emily Dhue & Writer/Actress Deana Taheri's Dark Comedy Short Film BILL: Interview & Film Breakdown 41:57

2M ago41:57

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My guests today are Writer/Director Emily Dhue and Writer/Producer/Actress Deana Taheri and their new short film BILL. Emily is one-third of the Space Fish Productions team and focuses her filmmaking on subjects that feel both urgent and honest. Her work has been recognized and screened by Virginia Film Festival, Atlanta Women's Film Festival and C…

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EXCLUSIVE: The Legacy of Award-Winning Television Director Steve Binder in His Own Words (Elvis, Diana Ross, Steve Allen & more) 2:44:45

2M ago2:44:45

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The legendary award-winning producer, director, Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee, Steve Binder. Steve has written, produced, and directed dozens of television shows and TV specials. It was his creative and visionary talents that ushered in new ways to entertain television audiences across the globe. Steve Binder was a hidden talent working in t…

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Director Michael Perez-Lindsey & Writer Rhett Lindsey discuss their Phenomenal short film WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN? 1:04:33

2M ago1:04:33

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My guests today are Michael Perez-Lindsey and Rhett Lindsey about their new short film WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN. Michael Perez-Lindsey's journey in the film industry began at the young age of 16 with an internship at Raleigh Studios Manhattan Beach (now MBS Studios), where he worked on productions such as THE OC and CSI: MIAMI. After earning his BA in …

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Writer/Director Wendi Tang discusses Her Unique Short Film FISHTANK: Interview & Film Breakdown 43:33

3M ago43:33

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Writer/director Wendi Tang's work focuses on character-driven stories that explore various corners of female narratives. Her short films have been selected by numerous Oscar-qualifying film festivals worldwide, including Flicker's Rhode Island International Film Festival, the Norwegian Short Film Festival, deadCenter Film Festival, HollyShorts, and…

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SCARS UNSEEN: Film Documentary that is Changing the Conversation Around Domestic Violence - The interview 36:10

3M ago36:10

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My guest today is filmmaker Meredith Yinger along with her new documentary film SCARS UNSEEN. This film is a collaborative effort co-created and co-executive produced by Meredith along with cinematographer Natalie Perez and features interviews from survivors Maha Bodhi, Adrienne RoWon and Trish Steele, offering a poignant and empowering narrative t…

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Filmmaker Amy Nicholson’s newest film documentary, HAPPY CAMPERS: Americana at its Best 47:04

3M ago47:04

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Amy Nicholson film projects often explore the essence of Americana with a humorous eye and a warm respect for her subjects. Amy’s previous documentary, a short titled Pickle, won multiple audience awards, was selected for The New York Times’ Op Docs, and was featured on the Criterion Collection alongside Errol Morris’ Gates of Heaven. Amy has also …

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Film Director Adam J. Graves: Interview & Film Breakdown of his short film ANUJA 45:58

3M ago45:58

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Writer/director Adam J. Graves is a philosopher-turned-filmmaker, who holds a B.A. in South Asian studies and a Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Religion from the University of Pennsylvania. Adam has lived extensively in India, where he studied Sanskrit at the Ba-nair-as Hindu University, conducted grant-supported research, and volunteered with several y…

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Jeri Ellsworth – CEO of Tilt Five – Blending Nostalgia and Future Tech 51:44

3M ago51:44

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In this episode, I chat with Jeri Ellsworth, the brilliant CEO of Tilt Five, to explore the future of augmented reality (AR). From her early days tinkering with the Commodore 64 to leading one of the most innovative AR companies today, Jeri shares her incredible journey and the vision behind Tilt Five. Additional Links: https://www.tiltfive.com htt…

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Writer/Director Danielle Baynes: Powerful Short Film THE DOG starring Kate Walsh - Interview and Film Breakdown 38:34

3M ago38:34

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Danielle Baynes, an award-winning actor, writer and director based in Australia. With a passion for performance-driven narratives, Danielle’s work often explores coming-of-age, connection and identity. Danielle was nominated for an Australian Writers’ Guild Award and Australian Directors' Guild Award for her debut short film, COLD HEARTS. Co-writte…

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Film Director Ben Verrall: Short Film SHOUTING AT THE SEA - Interview and Film Breakdown 55:57

3M ago55:57

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Writer/director Benjamin Verrall has always been drawn to the power and mystery of the sea - a theme that resonates in his newest short film SHOUTING AT THE SEA. Benjamin has carved out a successful career in the media industry. His journey led him to establish Toffee Hammer, a creative agency and production company that has gained recognition for …

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Film Director Andrew Hyatt Talks the movie SIGHT & Scared Art House Genre 35:39

3M ago35:39

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Andrew Hyatt, the award-winning writer/director of the historical drama and multi-award winner, Paul, Apostle of Christ, starring Jim Caviezel and James Faulkner. Andrew also co-wrote and directed The Blind, the true story of the Robertson family long before their Duck Dynasty fame, which was released in 2023. He has been credited with paving the w…

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Writer/Director Antonina Kerguelen Roman discusses her short film SALSA! 40:39

3M ago40:39

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Antonina Kerguelén Román, a writer and director originally from Colombia. She is currently the Creative Producer at AG Studios Colombia, where she works in the development and production of original international series and films. Her new short film SALSA! Is set in Colombia, and tells the story of Margarita, a free-spirited woman in search of her …

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Writer/Director Asif Akbar Talks about his New Movie Suspense Thriller BONEYARD with Mel Gibson, 50 Cent and Brian Van Holt 27:08

4M ago27:08

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Ahsif Akbar is a visionary film director who has had the privilege of working with legendary Hollywood talent such as Mel Gibson, Mickey Rourke, Terrence Howard, Sally Kirkland, Michael J-eye White, and many others. His career has been marked by a string of diverse and unique independent films, including his upcoming highly anticipated film, "Boney…

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Actress Savannah Basley talks Reginald the Vampire, Growing Up in Canada and Acting 53:39

4M ago53:39

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Actress Savannah Basley plays the powerful vampire Angela on the popular Reginald The Vampire hit series on SyFy Channel. Savannah is inspired by sci-fi tropes and creatures all her life, as a bi-racial actress starring in sci-fi and horror TV, she’s proud to represent women who look like her. From cult classics like Buffy The Vampire Slayer to cul…

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Actor/Lawyer Don Worley talks his new film TIME FOR SUNSET and his TV show POWER OF ATTORNEY 39:25

4M ago39:25

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Don Worley, a seasoned producer and a SAG actor. He was a standup comic for years appearing at comedy clubs and corporate events around the country. He is also one of the top attorneys in the country and the show “Power of Attorney: Don Worley” is based on Don and his firm. Don is the chief "story teller” in charge of the initial writing or the rew…

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The Interview: The Short TRUTH SERUM with Director Vika Evdokimenko & Producer/Casting Timothy Evans 45:43

4M ago45:43

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Our guests today are director Vika Evdokimenko and producer/casting director Timothy Evans. Vika Evdokimenko is a BAFTA-Nominated British filmmaker with Jewish-Ukrainian roots who graduated from Cambridge University and attended the NYU Grad Film program where she was mentored by Rebecca Miller and Spike Lee. Vika is a lecturer at the University of…

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Screen Actor Patch Darragh talks Cabrini, Succession, Sully, Clint Eastwood and more! 42:21

4M ago42:21

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Screen actor Patch Darragh graduated with honors from Juilliard and began his career playing in award-winning plays both on and off-Broadway. He has an extensive list of TV credits, most recently on the award winning HBO series SUCCESSION on which he played Ray Kennedy from Season 2 to Season 4. Patch has had roles on LAW & ORDER: SVU, MR. MERCEDES…

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Short Film DEPRESSION IS A BEAST with Director Courtney Dixon & Actress Jenna Kanell: The Interview & Breakdown 33:27

4M ago33:27

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Writer/director Courtney Dixon and actress/writer and stunt performer Jenna Kanell. Courtney Dixon dreams up scenarios where real people are heroes, filming sensitive topics in imaginative and memorable ways. She spent several years in branded content as a creative producer and led the creative studio for WebMD. Since then, she has collaborated wit…

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The Animated Short Film NATE & JOHN: The Interview and Film Breakdown with Michael Bickel and Todd Feldman 36:30

4M ago36:30

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Writer/producer Michael Bickel and producer Todd Feldman and the animated short film NATE & JOHN. Writer/Producer Michael Bickel's new animated short film, NATE & JOHN is more than just a story—it's a labor of love that has consumed his creative spirit for the past fifteen years. With Nate & John, Michael aims to touch the hearts of audiences world…

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The Short Film FAVOURITES: A Rash Decision has Consequences - Interview and Film Breakdown 43:31

4M ago43:31

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Writer/director Nick Russell and writer/producer Nick Musgrove and their short film FAVOURITES (Australia). It tells the story of two parents who are faced with an impossible decision when their family camping trip turns dire. This genre-busting comedic film has been selected from over 8000 entries for the prestigious Tribeca Festival in New York. …

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Bobak Tavangar, CEO of Brilliant Labs – AI, AR and Wearables

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Bobak Tavangar is a co-founder and CEO at Brilliant Labs where he works alongside a small but mighty team of hackers, engineers, and designers who are building an open-source platform for embodied AI. A graduate of Cambridge University, Bobak is a life-long technologist having founded several companies in computer vision and graph search before joi…

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Saudi Arabian Filmmaker Dur Jamjoom and Her Beautiful & Heartbreaking Short Film KUM-KUM 32:10

5M ago32:10

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Writer/director Dur Jamjoom. She discovered her passion for filmmaking at the age of 11, she found solace in capturing moments with her family and the recognition she received from them and transformed her from the "quiet girl" into a rising filmmaker. Her new short film KUM-KUM is based on a true story. In 2012, she experienced the untimely and tr…

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Irish Filmmaker Portia A. Buckley & Her Heartfelt and Beautiful Short Film CLODAGH 45:22

5M ago45:22

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Writer/director Portia A. Buckley's work focuses on character-driven narratives centered around marginalized, strong-willed, female protagonists. She has been sponsored by the BFI and Kodak. Her previous short BIRTHDAY GIRL won the ‘Kodak Best Shot on Film’ award at Holly Shorts with many more international accolades. Her new short film, CLODAGH is…

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Writers/Directors Julia Aks and Steve Pinder and their Hilarious Short Jane Austen's Period Drama 47:59

5M ago47:59

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Writer/director duo Julia Aks and Steve Pinder and their hilarious short film JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA. The film is set in 18th century England and following its successful world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the whimsical live-action short was selected for the prestigious OSCAR-qualifying Cleveland International Film…

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Yanpei Cao, Head of Research at Tripo – Generative AI and 3D technologies

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Yanpei Cao is the Head of Research and a founding team member of Tripo (https://www.tripo3d.ai/). Previously, he was a principal researcher at Tencent ARC Lab (https://arc.tencent.com/en/index) and Tencent AI Lab (https://ai.tencent.com/ailab/en/index), where he led research in 3D digitization, generation, and immersive content creation. Before joi…

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British Writer/Director Elizabeth Peace discusses her Short Film 'The Golden Boy' - The Interview & Film Breakdown 41:36

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Writer and director Elizabeth Peace. She was born and raised in a Nigerian home in East and South-east London, the motivated filmmaker continuously seeks out ways in which to improve, learn and develop from others. She is also an actress. She is energetic and always prepared to go the extra mile. She has performed at a number of venues, including T…

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