Best IDFA Podcasts (2024)

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July 2024 on EHFM: KINDS of KINDNESS, HUNDREDS of BEAVERS and THE BIKERIDERS reviews plus an interview with Edinburgh International Film Festival's Director, Paul Ridd, and Festival Producer, Emma Boa 1:23:20

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For our July Cinetopia show, Cinetopia's Amanda Rogers and show regular Garry Arnot from Cinema Perspecive reviews of KINDS OF KINDNESS, HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, and THE BIKERIDERS. The team also discuss the programme launch of the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival, plus an interview with Festival CEO & Director, Paul Ridd, and Festival Produc…

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Ep. 76 - Food Service Trends Fueling Dairy 40:57

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From quick service restaurants to casual eateries and fine dining, restaurants are serving up delicious meals and innovative deals to customers every day. What flavor and product trends are appearing most on menus? What segments of the food service industry are currently seeing the most traffic? Tune in to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download …

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June 2024 on EHFM: Sheffield Doc/Fest Coverage plus interviews with Inma De Reyes and Duncan Cowles 1:56:28

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On our June edition 2024 of the Cinetopia Radio show, Amanda from Cinetopia and show regular, Clara Strachan,cover this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest, reviewing the documentary films DEVO and ETERNAL YOU, and many more from the UK’s leading documentary festival. Plus Clara sits down with Inma de Reyes, director of The Boyand the Suit of Lights and Aman…

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Ep. 75 - Ice Cream: Changing Consumer Trends 37:43

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Summer is here and National Ice Cream Month is right around the corner, which means it’s a great time to chat about America’s favorite frozen treat. What are the latest and greatest ice cream flavors on the market? How do consumer preferences around ice cream change in the summer months? Tune in to…

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Ep. 74 - Lactose-free Dairy is Growing 40:40

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Research suggests that Americans of all backgrounds recognize the nutritional importance of dairy. And yet, about 90% of Americans still do not get enough dairy in their diet. How can we change that? What lactose-free dairy options are currently available and how do we see the category expanding? What barriers still exist to dairy nutrition? Join u…

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Ep. 73: Digital Transformation in Dairy Retail 38:17

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With advancements in technology and innovations in digital retail and marketing, it is becoming easier and easier for consumers to find the products they need online. As online retail becomes more prevalent, what does that mean for dairy? What levels of growth are we seeing in online grocery shopping? How does the digital shelf impact brick and mor…

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May 2024 on EHFM: CHALLENGERS, LA CHIMERA, LOVE LIES BLEEDING, and SLOW Film Reviews. 1:07:05

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This month Cinetopia's Amanda Rogers was joined by Edinburgh-based film academic, Kat Zabecka, a new contributor to our show to review 4 new release films currently out in cinemas across the UK and beyond. Running order: 11:52 - Challengers directed by Luca Guadagnino and staring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist 26:3- La Chimera directed by Al…

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Ep. 72: The Dairy Market: Where Are We Now? 30:20

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From increasing dairy capacity and rising exports to decreased milk production and variable consumer demand, the beginning of 2024 has presented the dairy industry with plenty of tailwinds and headwinds. What was the most surprising market trend from the past few months? What factors will drive the dairy market moving forward? Tune in to get insigh…

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Ep. 71: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese 42:37

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Sweet dreams are truly made of cheese! From brie, mozzarella, and parmesan to pepperoncino and burrata, there’s a cheese for every occasion. More and more consumers are reaching for specialty cheeses for their cooking, charcuterie, and snacking needs. What does that mean for innovation in specialty cheeses? How do cheese companies adapt to changing…

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APRIL 2024 of EHFM: CIVIL WAR, MONKEY MAN, EVIL DOES NOT EXIST, MUCH ADO ABOUT DYING 1:20:39

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On our April show Cinetopia's Amanda Rogers and show regular, Clara Strachan, review Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR, Dev Patel's MONKEY MAN, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (spoiler alert!), and Simon Chamber's documentary, MUCH ADO ABOUT DYINGRun of Show - 3:40 - CIVIL WAR31:30 - MONKEY MAN39:30 - EVIL DOES NOT EXIST58:05 - MUCH ADO ABOUT DYING…

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Ep. 70: How AI is Revolutionizing Dairy 42:31

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AI is on the cutting edge of new and growing technology that can be leveraged to enhance production, supply chain efficiency, and product sales. How are dairy companies adapting to incorporate this tool into their operations? What else is on the horizon for AI, and how can the dairy industry rise to meet it? Joining us this week on The Dairy Downlo…

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Episode 74: The Soldier’s Lagoon with Pablo Álvarez-Mesa 33:09

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Hi everyone, Aylin Gökmen here, with a new episode featuring a conversation with Pablo Álvarez-Mesa about his film, The Soldier’s Lagoon (2024), which received the Docs in Orbit Invitation Award at Cannes Doc-Marché du Film last year.The Soldier’s Lagoon is a strikingly beautiful and multi-layered piece centered on the Colombian páramo region. The …

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Ep. 69: State of the Ag Economy 42:52

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Consumer debt is on the rise. Interest rates and land values remain high. Global agricultural trade has been flat while production increases. So, where is the ag economy headed? Joining us this week on The Dairy Download are two guests who know the ins and outs of agricultural markets. Corey Geiger, the lead economist for dairy production and proce…

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March 2024: Dune Part II & Do Not Expect Too Much from The End of the World Reviews, plus Glasgow Film Festival 2024 Coverage and Interview with John Archer, Director of Janey 1:57:59

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Our March episode is maybe our most film-packed episode yet! We review big cinema releases, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part II and Radu Jude’s Don’t Expect Too Much from The End of the World, both out in cinemas this month. Plus we give our full coverage of this year’s Glasgow Film Festival 2024 including a review of Tummy Monster, La Chimera, and an…

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Ep. 68: How Ozempic Could Impact Retail Food Sales 38:07

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GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic are traditionally prescribed to treat diabetes and obesity. But recently, these drugs have broken into the mainstream as a weight loss solution. As we learn more about the implications and long-term effects of these drugs, questions arise about their impact on food demand. Are medications like Ozempic here to stay?…

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Play Dead! with Matthew Lancit 34:47

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Hello everyone. This is Hosein Jalilvand in Geneva with a new episode for Docs in Orbit featuring a conversation with Matthew Lancit about his latest film, Play Dead! (2023). Play Dead! is a funny, tender video diary on living with diabetes, where Lancit playfully transforms his personal experience and fear of dying into a body horror film, where a…

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Ep. 67 - How We Get More Milk in Schools 28:48

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The 33.8 million meals served each day in public schools provide a variety of healthy foods and beverages, including milk and dairy. Milk contains 13 essential nutrients that are critical to ensure children’s healthy growth and development. It is also the primary source of protein, vitamin D, calcium, and potassium for kids aged 2-18. School meals …

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February on EHFM: AMERICAN FICTION, THE ZONE OF INTEREST, and OCCUPIED CITY plus an interview with Martin Benchimol, director of THE CASTLE 1:38:12

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On our February edition of the Cinetopia Show, our team Amanda Rogers, Simon Bowie, and Garry Arnot, preview the IberoDocs Film Festival and Glasgow Film Festival plus review the recent films AMERICAN FICTION, THE ZONE OF INTEREST, and OCCUPIED CITY. Amanda also sits down with the director of THE CASTLE, Martin Benchimol, to discuss his award winni…

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Ep. 66 - Fighting Hunger Through Dairy Incentives 29:07

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America currently faces chronic food insecurity and many families across the country struggle with hunger every day. Dairy products are nutrient-dense, and increasing access to affordable options can increase food security for those struggling the most. This week on The Dairy Download, we are joined by two guests who are working to increase access …

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Ep. 65 - Dairy's Super Bowl Lineup 23:59

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Sporting events bring friends and family together to celebrate, cheer on your team, and serve up some delicious meals. With one of the biggest American game days right around the corner, let’s look at what is in dairy’s starting lineup for the event! This week on The Dairy Download, we talk with two experts in marketing and brand engagement with le…

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Ep. 64 - Bolstering Dairy Trade With China 33:11

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Despite its recent economic woes and slowing dairy import demand, China represents an expansive market with new opportunities for long-term growth for U.S. dairy exports. This week on The Dairy Download, we talk with two experts who have served with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to …

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Jan 2024 on EHFM: Reviews of POOR THINGS, PRISCILLA, and SCALA!!! plus an interview with Rowen Henderson from The Film Cult 1:54:13

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On our first episode of 2024, show co-producer Jim Ross and show regulars Clara Strachan and Simon Bowie join Amanda from Cinetopia (https://cinetopia.co.uk) to discuss three new release films in the UK, POOR THINGS (dir. Yorgos Lanthimos), PRISCILLA (dir. SOFIA COPPOLA), and SCALA!!! Or, the Incredibly Strange Rise and Fall of the World's Wildest …

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Ep. 63 - End of 2023 Panel Discussion 30:56

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As 2023 comes to a close, The Dairy Download takes a look at some of the year’s market trends, surprises, highs and lows, and dives into what we might see in 2024. How did Mexico’s strength and China’s weakness impact dairy exports? How did consumer demand fluctuate throughout the year and what did that mean for the dairy market? Tune in to get ins…

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Ep. 62 - The Best of 2023 Clip Show! 25:52

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Trade with India. Rising interest rates. Alcoholic dairy drinks. If it impacted the dairy industry, we covered it this year on The Dairy Download. Join our hosts for a special year-in-review episode as we take a look back at this year’s notable topics and quotable guests. If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy …

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IDFA 2023 - Corresponding Cinemas' Refusal to Comply 51:53

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We are releasing a conversation recorded on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, at IDFA, where I met with Julian Ross and Farah Hasanbegović to recap Corresponding Cinemas. Corresponding Cinemas was a new series at IDFA this year, and in many ways, it was an experiment to see what invisible connections surface when an institution decides to transfer over…

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Ep. 61: Beverages Driving Dairy Demand 30:10

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Delicious, festive, and popular – beverages like eggnog, cream, and coffee drinks see the spotlight during different seasons throughout the year. On a new The Dairy Download, two guests with an eye on the market for beverages share what beverage trends mean for dairy demand. How does demand for dairy products shift around the holidays? Dawn Burns, …

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November on EHFM 2023: IDFA Documentary Festival Coverage 2023, reviews of Anatomy of a Fall, Loch Ness: They Created a Monster, Femme, plus interviews with Yi Wang and Juan Palacios 1:46:09

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On the November edition of the Cinetopia Radio show and podcast, Cinetopia's Amanda Rogers is joined with show regular Garry Arnot and Amaya Bañuelos Marco as we review the palme d’or winning, Anatomy of a Fall (Justine Triet) plus new release films including the Scottish documentary Loch Ness: They Created a Monster (John MacLaverty), which was sc…

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Ep. 60: Honoring Our Veterans in Dairy 28:36

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Integrity, courage, commitment – veterans of the U.S. armed forces possess unique values and skillsets that lift up the dairy industry. This Veteran’s Day, we talk with two veterans who have successfully transitioned from active duty to leadership roles within the dairy industry. How can veterans translate their military experience into marketable …

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IDFA 2023 with Orwa Nyrabia 46:56

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Today is the first day of the 36th edition of IDFA, the world's largest documentary film festival - a twelve-day event in Amsterdam featuring more than 250 titles in 22 sections. Earlier this week, I sat with Orwa Nyrabia, the Artistic Director of the festival, to speak with him about the role, responsibility and relevancy of film festivals and how…

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Self Portait Along the Borderline with Anna Dziapshipa 54:12

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An abandoned house opens the door to revisit the past by bringing to life a unique, nearly destroyed image archive from the unrecognized territory on the border of the Black Sea: Abkhazia. A place normally inaccessible for Georgians because of the ethnic conflict that happened between Georgia and Abkhazia back in 1993. Combining voice, archive, and…

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Ep. 59: Making the Case for Full-Fat Dairy 32:24

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Skim milk, or whole? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has long held that Americans should limit saturated fats from dairy products for a healthy diet. But does that recommendation conflict with the latest science on dairy fats? In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we talk with two nutrition experts about current efforts to update dietar…

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Dok Leipzig - Festival Recap 24:04

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It's been a few days since Dok Leipzig wrapped up, but we are still reminiscing about the films we encountered and the people we met. So, we made a little souvenir of our time there, featuring a collection of voice memos from a cross-section of festival attendees sharing their favorite film discoveries from this year's event.FEATURING: Juliette Men…

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October on EHFM 2023: London Film Festival Coverage and Interview with Paul Bruce, Director of Edinburgh Short Film Festival and actor Jamie Robson 1:17:33

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On this October edition of the Cinetopia radio show and podcast, Show co-producer Jim Ross and show regular Simon Bowie reviewed films from the London Film Festival including Emerald Fennel's Saltburn as well as Martin Scorsese KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON as well as EILEEN. Amanda sat down with Paul Bruce Director of the Edinburgh Short Film Festiva…

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NYFF61 Currents with Aily Nash, Rachael Rakes, and Tyler Wilson 31:54

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Twenty-six years ago, for the 35th New York Film Festival, curators Gavin Smith and Mark McElhatten introduced the festival's experimental sidebar, Views from the Avant-Garde.While their inaugural program featured names like Stan Brakhage, Gregory Markopoulos, and Nathaniel Dorsky, it also opened a space where voices experimenting with cinema's lan…

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Ep. 58: USDA's Trade Vision 26:56

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From Mexico to the Middle East, people around the world enjoy dairy products exported from the U.S. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we speak with Alexis Taylor, USDA under secretary for trade and foreign affairs, about her role in keeping the U.S. a go-to for international dairy business. In an in-depth interview, Under Secretary Taylo…

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DOK Leipzig and Animation Film 20:06

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As we prepared for the festival, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Franka Sachse, a director and animator who is also the curator for the Animation Night at DOK Leipzig. Aylin Gökmen moderates the conversation.The Animation Night is scheduled for Friday, October 13th, featuring Tess Martin showcasing several of her short films that provide a…

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Ep: 57: All Whipped Up! 36:47

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What makes hot chocolate, pumpkin pie and strawberry daiquiris even better? Often, it’s a dollop of dairy – of the whipped variety. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we speak with two leaders innovating the whipped cream space and bringing a dash of aerosol goodness to your favorite treats. First up is Tracy Luckow, co-founder and presid…

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September 2023 on EHFM: reviews of FREMONT, PAST LIVES, EL CONDE, and BROTHER plus an interview with SMOKE SAUNA SITERHOOD director Anna Hints 2:00:28

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On the September episode the Cinetopia show, the team (this month Jim Ross, Clara Strachan, Simon Bowie, and Amanda Rogers) cover four new release films that are currently out in cinemas: FREMONT (dir. Babak Jalali), PAST LIVES (dir. Celine Song), EL CONDE (dir. Pablo Larraín) and BROTHER (dir. Clement Virgo). Amanda also interviews Anna Hints, dir…

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Ep. 56: How Companies Are Taking Action on Climate 47:30

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From reducing methane emissions to implementing recyclable packaging, U.S. dairy is making environmental sustainability a priority. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, our guests shed light on innovative ways dairy companies are leading on climate action. First up is Britt Lundgren, Senior Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs …

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Locarno 2023 Festival Recap 22:12

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The 76th edition of the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland has come to a close, but we are still thinking about many of the films we encountered there. For our recap, we invited a cross-section of attendees to share their favorite film discoveries. Included in this episode are films from nearly every section of the festival - the Concorso Interna…

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August 2023 on EHFM: Reviews of BARBIE, OPPENHEIMER, and as part of Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023 reviews of PASSAGES and AFIRE 1:41:58

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On this August episode the Cinetopia team (this month Jim Ross, Garry Arnot, and Amanda Rogers) cover the Barbenheimer movies, Greta Gerwig's BARBIE and Christopher Nolan's OPPENHEIMER. We continue our coverage of Edinburgh International Film Festival which begins this week (18th-23rd August) with reviews of PASSAGES directed by Ira Sachs, and AFIR…

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Ep. 55 - Food as Medicine 42:40

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Eat your vegetables. Drink your milk. You’ll grow big and strong! Children often hear these adages at the dinner table. But how much do we tailor our food to benefit our health? Can up-and-coming food trends – such as clean label, all-natural products – heal and boost our bodies? In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we speak with two leader…

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20th Anniversary Golden Apricot International Film Festival Recap - Voice Memos 17:32

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This year was a special year for the Golden Apricot International Film Festival in Yerevan. It celebrated its 20th anniversary and also the 100-year anniversary of Armenian cinema. To recap the event, we invited filmmakers, film critics, and other guests to share their impressions about a favorite film they encountered at the festival. We hope you …

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JULY 2023 on EHFM: EDINBURGH FILM FEST PROGRAMME LAUNCH PLUS REVIEWS OF MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, SHABU, and ASTEROID CITY 1:21:08

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On this month's episode, Cinetopia's Amanda is joined by film critic and show regular, Simon Bowie, to review a nice selection of summer films. First up is Mission: Impossible 7 - Dead Reckoning Part 1, 2 hours and 49 minutes of action and not much else (in our opinion :)). Next up is a new charming dutch documentary, SHABU, directed Shamira Raphae…

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20th Anniversary of the Golden Apricot International Film Festival with Karen Avetisyan 32:16

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A conversation with Karen Avetisyan, the Artistic Director and CEO of the Golden Apricot Film Festival in Yerevan, Armenia, which took place from the 9 - 16th of July.This year it marked a double milestone for the festival, celebrating both its 20th anniversary as well as the 100th anniversary of Armenian Cinema. Eka Tsotsoria traveled to Yerevan f…

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June 2023 on EHFM: Sheffield Doc/Fest Coverage + interviews with Paul Sng, director of TISH, Dr. Jess Brough, founder of Fringe of Colour Festival, and Rohan Berry Crickmar of Folk Film Gathering 1:54:09

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Aired originally 20th June, 2023 on EHFM - This month, show host and Cinetopia co-founder, Amanda Rogers is joined by Cinetopia curator Amaya Bañuelos Marco and show regular and critic, Clara Strachan, to review the 2023 Sheffield Doc/Fest. They review together 4 films from this year's programme: TISH, YOUR FAT FRIEND, THE CASTLE, and LONELY OAKS. …

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Ep. 54 - Dishing on Ice Cream 31:12

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The sun is out, temperatures are rising and kids are out of school. It’s summer – time for flip flops, pool time and a few scoops of ice cream. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we talk with a few leaders dishing out delicious in the frozen treat space. First, we hear from Jinny Lam, Director of Category Growth for Ice Cream at Tillamook…

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Cinema and the Pleasures of the Impossible with Kirsten Johnson and Guetty Felin (Cannes Docs - Doc Day 2023) 43:57

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Director & DOP Kirsten Johnson, President of the 2023 Œil d’or Jury, and writer, director, and producer Guetty Felin in conversation about the many ways filmmaking creates possibilities to search for the invisible, to bring life to the dead and to time travel in our own lives.This discussion was organized by Cannes Docs - Marché du Film with the su…

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Intersections of the Personal and Political in Documentary Filmmaking with Zeynep Güzel, Mina Keshavarz and Sahra Mani (Cannes Docs - Doc Day 2023) 42:17

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An impenetrable Field of Optimism: Intersections of the Personal and Political in Documentary Filmmaking - Filmmakers Zeynep Güzel, Mina Keshavarz and Sahra Mani (Bread and Roses, Special Screenings, Festival de Cannes 2023), will come together to discuss their work, dreams, aspirations, and hopes for the future, both professional and personal.This…

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Moving beyond Empathy and Equity in Global Stories with Mehret Mandefro (Cannes Docs - Doc Day 2023) 33:39

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Moving beyond Empathy and Equity in Global Stories - A panel discussion presented at this year's Cannes Docs - Doc Day with producer, writer, and director Mehret Mandefro. Mehret Mandefro is an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, entrepreneur, physician and thought leader who champions the creative arts as a path to developing a more just society. Her…

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