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Veteran Television host Ward W. Bond brings you the in-depth interviews with the top film directors, producers, screenwriters, editors, composers, actors and more. Learn about the art and beauty of filmmaking. Meet award winning film professionals as they tell their side of the creative journey of movie-making. The ”Bond on Cinema” podcast is interviews with filmmakers for filmmakers.
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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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CEO and co-founder of Dead Horse Branding, Melissa Core. She heads an award-winning PR and Marketing firm in Nashville, Tennessee. As legendary music producer Tony Brown would call her, "The Velvet Glove", a strong punch delivered softly. Melissa Core Caballo is anything but ordinary. Her passion is branding, but she has an extremely broad knowledg…
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Richard Raymond is a British filmmaker who developed a love for film from a young age and began making his own short films at the age of 15. In 2015, he made his feature film debut with Desert Dancer, starring Freida Pinto, a biographical drama about the Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festi…
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3X Oscar winning documentary filmmaker, Mark Jonathan Harris, who has a long resume that also includes an Emmy nomination, nearly half a century as a professor of film, an award-winning author of 10 books, a crime-reporting background that includes a stint as the Associated Press. But for all that he’s accomplished, he is most proud to use his stor…
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Screen Actor Michael Emery has over 70 professional acting credits. For nearly twenty years, Michael has worked steadily in film and television projects, including appearances on Monk, Shameless, Body of Proof opposite Dana Delany, and Blue Bloods portraying a thief who terrorizes a Latino family. He has also appeared in several popular soap operas…
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Tonya Pinkins is a Tony Award winning actress/singer who has starred in nine Broadway shows including the original CAROLINE OR CHANGE. She has won or been nominated for nearly every award there is in the American theater. She is a Fulbright Specialist. In addition to being an actress and author, Tonya is a playwright, director and educator. Tonya w…
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Camilo Gutierrez Galvan is a writer, producer and film promoter from Mexico. He founded the independent production company Sauce Negro Films, and has produced and collaborated as a writer in 4 short films alongside filmmaker and creative partner Omar Deneb Juarez. Camilo produced the short film Juan’s Sundown, winner of the 2017 Ariel Award as Best…
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The Discussion and The Breakdown of the Short Film SUZIE with Jimmy Dean and Ash Horne Jimmy Dean is an Award-winning Director whose short films have screened at International Film Festivals. His latest film Suzie, starring BAFTA-nomiee Helen Behan, premiered at the 36th Galway Film Fleadh and was a Vimeo Staff Pick. His previous film V,, had its W…
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Producer Jonathan Sanger has enjoyed over a 40 year successful career as both a movie and theatre producer. To date his films have received 3 Academy Awards, 21 Academy Award Nominations, a British Academy Film award and a French Cesar among numerous other awards. Jonathan's film producing credits include but are not limited to The Elephant Man, Wi…
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My guest today is actress Erica Hubbard, who started her career doing voice-overs and starring in TV commercials. Erica has had roles in feature films distributed by Paramount, 20th Century Fox and others. She has starred in television shows on various networks such as: CBS, NBC, MTV and the WB. In addition, she has graced the pages of many popular…
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Ladies and gentlemen, if you love music history then you need to make your way to the theater and see The Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill. The never-before-told story of folk-rock icon Judee Sill, who in just two years went from living in a car to appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone. The documentary charts her troubled adolescence through …
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Chris is an Academy Award winning director, producer and the CEO of Slick Films, which won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for its debut, The Silent Child. Chris’ Slick Films is setting the new standard in film. Extremely high quality cinematography and powerful storytelling has been pushing Slick Films into the forefront of not only in B…
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Sam Curtain, a Tasmanian filmmaker with a specialty in high-concept genre films. In 2017, he introduced his debut feature, BLOOD HUNT, to audiences worldwide. The film received international acclaim as it graced the screens of numerous festivals, captivating viewers with its blend of high-octane action and spine-chilling thrills. Sam's follow-up fi…
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Lolita Milena, a paraplegic actress and author. Born in Siberia, she immigrated to the United States in 2002 as a toddler with her then foster family. The fall of the same year through child abuse, Lolita was left permanently paralyzed. It was shortly after she was adopted by her current family. Her introduction to the arts began in musical theatre…
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Michael Stringer is a young composer with a growing and diverse portfolio of orchestral and electronic works. This includes music written for film, theatre, and television. Michael’s professional debut was scoring the music for the short film “Vanity”, written and directed by Betta Bulikova, which has already received multiple honorable mentions at…
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Award-winning film music composer John Koutselinis has composed high-quality film scores with notable collaborations such as Gary Kurtz (Star Wars IV & V), Brian Presley (The Great Alaskan Race), Harry & George Kirby (Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday), Steve Stone (Entity), Danny Wilson (Nephilim), David Levy (Concept Designer - Avatar 2 & 3, The Ris…
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My guests today are director Maria Gobetti, the director of the incredible film, Pie In The Sky. She has directed over 80 plays, including My Old Friends by Norman Sachs and Mel Mandel. Maria is the Director of the Gobetti-Ormeny Acting Studio, coaches at various major studios, and teaches at the New York Film Academy. She worked as both director a…
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My guests today are K Callan and Laurie O’Brien, both of their careers include film, television and theater. K Callan, first gained national attention as Peter Boyle's mousy wife in the legendary Joe. And Playing Christopher Plummer’s mother in the successful Knives Out. Other memorable films include American Gigolo and A Touch of Class. K has been…
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My guest today is filmmaker Phil Allocco, a feature film and commercial writer/director. His work has garnered over 60 awards and nominations. He was one of the short-listed directors picked by Steven Spielberg from a world-wide search of over 12,000 directors for his US TV series ‘On the Lot’ for FOX TV. His feature film ‘The Truth About Lies,’ wo…
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MAURICIO MARTÍNEZ, an Emmy-winning actor and Broadway star, and recording artist whose work spans film, television, albums, concerts, plays, and musicals. He made his Broadway debut playing Cuban hit maker and producer 'Emilio Estefan' in On Your Feet! The Story Of Emilio & Gloria Estefan on Broadway and its first National Tour. Mauricio, a househo…
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The first annual Coconut Grove Film Festival made its inaugural debut this past January of this year in the picturesque, historical neighborhood of Coconut Grove, Florida. The festival was launched by the Voices Beyond Borders Art Foundation and conceptualized by our guests today, Latin filmmakers and Coconut Grove natives Felipe Torres Urso whose …
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Actress, comedienne, writer, singer/songwriter Laura Ault is becoming a top rising star. Building on the success of her recent comedy project, "About My Father," alongside acting legend and eight-time Academy Award nominee, Robert De Niro. Laura had her first leading role in the thriller, "Malicious Mind Games" which is currently available on Lifet…
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Jack Cook, a writer/director and is a founder of the entertainment studio Illusion Islands. Jack Cook began his entertainment career in the 1990s as an actor and in the early 2000’s he moved to New York City and attended The New Actors Workshop. Upon graduation, he began auditioning and joined the American Federation of Television and Radio Arts (A…
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The Reverend follows gospel-rock icon and activist Reverend Vince Anderson. After coming to New York in the 90’s to enter seminary, Vince dropped out to follow his second calling - music. With his band The Love Choir, he has played a now-legendary weekly show for over twenty years. Reconnec ting with his faith and using his intense soulful music, h…
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John Julius Schwabach is a London-based screenwriter. He graduated from Warwick university with an English literature degree and studied history, English and Art at Winchester College. His first short film is THE AFTER, made for Netflix, premiered at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival to rave reviews. The short film went on to win the f…
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Writer-director Richard Bakewell, a veteran cinematographer and television camera operator who has worked with major media figures like Gordon Ramsay, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Wahlberg and on noted television docu-series Cops, Last Chance U, and Cheer. His new feature film ROSWELL DELIRIUM is a response to both his own journey back from PTSD and the glo…
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Filmmakers Serena Ryen and Ethan Itzkow, who have proven their ability to create visually stunning films that showcase their meticulous attention to detail and their passion for storytelling. Their first collaboration "CASHED," available now on Prime Video, won a slew of awards during its multi-year festival run. The duo has also been individually …
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Yasmin Afifi's short film JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is a timeless tale of finding life in the face of death, joy in the face of despair and magic in the most unlikely of places. JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is a 2023 graduation film from the National Film and Television School, it is officially selected as one of the 5 nominees for Best Live Action Short Film…
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Our guest today is photographer, entrepreneur and social activist Misan Harriman. One of the most widely-shared photographers of this age. He is also the first black photographer in the 104 year history of British Vogue to shoot the cover of its September issue. His strong reportage style and unique eye for narrative has captured the attention of e…
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Back with us today after their live action short film Knight of Fortune was nominated for an Academy Award. Writer/director Lasse Noer and producer Christian Norlyk are now an Oscar nominated director and producer. They co-founded the production company Zsa-la-bear Production in order to have more control in the making of their films. Also with us …
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As CEO, set streaming revenue records working with Warners, Magnolia, and hundreds of indie filmmakers; built the then-largest network of influencer media promoters; built consumer streaming experiences that powered ESPN, DirecTV, EA, Blizzard. Raised over $100M from Goldman Sachs, Greycroft, TVC, Kickstart, others. A Managing Partner of six-time T…
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Let’s welcome back Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter Nazrin Choudhury. Her live action short film, the very powerful thought-provoking RED, WHITE AND BLUE, is a film that destroys one of the most hostile topics in America today. Nazrin’s film takes advantage of the uncomfortable silence surrounding the narrative's subject matter, only to pu…
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Back with us today is Oscar-nominated film director and screenwriter, Vincent René-Lortie. He is a Canadian film director and screenwriter known for his work bringing purposeful and deeply personal storytelling. His live action short film INVINCIBLE was just nominated for an Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards 2024. His award winning film won the Spec…
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Daniel Deville is a writer/director who from an early age, armed with nothing more than an old camcorder gifted by a generous neighbor, Daniel, fearlessly ventured into the world of filmmaking. At the age of 25, he passionately penned heartfelt letters to esteemed film schools, seeking an opportunity to refine his craft. Fate smiled upon him as he …
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Flying Sideways: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Stunt Pilot In his gripping, surprising, and wildly entertaining new memoir, Fred North tells the incredible true story of how he became the most famous film stunt helicopter pilot in the world. As a young, misunderstood boy, Fred North was never a fan of the rules. Then, on an unremarkable day …
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Under the direction of filmmaker Michael Zaiko Hall, PETER FIVE EIGHT emerges as a film that skillfully blends drama, suspense, and character depth. Michael Zaiko Hall will provide invaluable insights into the making of this indie thriller and his collaboration with the cast. Jet Jandreau is a German-American actress who has starred in multiple fea…
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My guest today is one half of the husband-and-wife filmmaking team Jared and Jerusha Hess, the dynamic duo who gave us Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, Austenland and many more. They have entered the Academy Awards race with Ninety-Five Senses — a short film that is a heartfelt tribute to the bodily experience, delivered by a death row inmate with l…
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Maria Baltazzi has developed and produced television shows throughout the world. She was one of the original supervising producers of the TV mega hit, Survivor. She is a member of both the Producers and Directors Guilds of America. Maria’s new book, Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce The Life You Want gives insights about bein…
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Writer/director Lasse Noer graduated from The Film and Photo School of Copenhagen. In 2015, he co-founded the production company Jalabert Production along with Christian Norlyk in order to have more control in the making of his films. He has since then written and directed films all over the world both for commercial clients and musicians. Christia…
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Dwight Little has directed studio movies for Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, and Columbia Pictures, and has also directed multiple independent movies with wide theatrical release. He has also directed three prime time television movies and 90 hours of Network series television. Dwight’s new memoir, Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood Dream Facto…
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Vincent René-Lortie, a Canadian film director and screenwriter known for his grounded, dreamlike narratives. His work is a testament to purposeful and deeply personal storytelling, intended to make his audience reflect on themes such as mental health and childhood. In an ode to the memory of Marc-Antoine Bernier, Director Vincent René-Lortie’s deli…
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Directed and written by Nazrin Choudhury, this short drama features emotionally precise writing, a perceptive, even poetic eye in the directing and a muted and somber visual naturalism fitting the financial and emotional struggles of the characters it portrays. That resilience and fortitude form the emotional core of "Red, White and Blue," especial…
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Director Tom Stuart’s GOOD BOY, inspired by a personal experience of grief, has officially been shortlisted for a 2024 Academy Award. The hotly anticipated quirky short film takes you on the lighthearted journey of a desperate young man and his mother in his old VW van, a dead pigeon in the passenger seat, and a growing sense of desperation. ‘GOOD …
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Our guest today is the legendary acting coach and film director, and founder of the Creative Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, Michelle Danner. Her new film, “Miranda’s Victim,” has an all-star cast with Abigail Breslin, Luke Wilson, Ryan Phillippe, Andy Garcia and Donald Sutherland just to name a few. The film tells the …
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The Mental State: Director James Camali, Jance Enslin, Carly Pope With us today is film director James Camali, actors Jance Enslin and Carly Pope from the new film, The Mental State. Having won best feature, actor and director at more than half a dozen film festivals and screened at nearly two dozen well respected festivals, “The Mental State, ” is…
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Julia Verdin is an award-winning movie director/producer and for over 30 years, she has produced a stunning array of critically acclaimed full-length feature films. Some of her films include The Merchant of Venice, starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons; 2 Jacks, starring Jacqueline Bisset and Danny Huston. She’s worked closely with other stars includ…
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Our guests today are Tamara Denic and Christian Siee and their short film ISTINA. A film that dives into the dangers that come with fighting for basic rights, in this case, the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. This thought-provoking short qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award through winning the Student Academy Award; m…
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Lochlainn McKenna, a multi-award winning writer and director from Cork City, has directed music videos for bands such as Westlife and Keane. Two For the Road won the RTÉ Francis McManus Short Story competition before it was made into a short film with its original title Guinness & Coke. His short film Two For The Road is the story of a father and s…
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My guests today are Robyn Campbell and Ana Gusson. Robyn Campbell is an award-winning Canadian screenwriter with a passion for animated content, currently writing for LEGO FRIENDS produced by The LEGO Group. Robyn creates characters and stories that are inclusive, diverse and encourage audiences to be themselves, even when it's difficult. Ana Gusso…
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Filmmaker and animator Liam LoPinto is a first generation Iranian-American and his work focuses on diaspora, refugees, immigrants, and dissidents. He graduated from NYU Tisch's UGFTV program in 2017. He also studied at Waseda University in Tokyo and attended CalArts' Character Animation program from 2017-2021. His past film French Fly was selected …
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