Author: Jeff

710. Benjamin Carlucci “Burying Baby” & “Lorica”

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Hi Friends!

I was very excited to have today’s guest, Benjamin Carlucci, come chat. He has directed two fantastic films that hit out festival circuit.

“Burying Baby” was 2024 Sherman Oaks Film Festival Official Selection: Short Film – Drama and took home Programmer’s Prize – Exceptional Filmmaking and then in 2025 “Lorica” was an Film Invasion-LA Official Selection: Short Film – Drama that earned the Programmer’s Prize – Exceptional Filmmaking.

Both films he also co-wrote with friend of the pod Jess Paul.

To follow Benjamin’s impressive career, you can check out his website https://bennty.com/about

Or follow him on the gram: @benjamintothet

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Discover Indie Film Links
DIF Podcast Website – DIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky
Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website
Sherman Oaks Film Festival
Film Invasion Los Angeles

Source: Discover Film

709. Angelo Moore of Fishbone

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How do I introduce Angelo Moore to the uninitiated?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Here is what Angelo has on his YouTube Page (www.youtube.com/@DrMaddVibeOfficial):
Hello Ladies and Gental mentals and welcome to the AngeloShow. This Maddvibe Vision Channel is an intimate look inside the world of Dr.Maddvibe. This is Where you can view the latest inventions that have germinated from within the laboratories of Dr.Maddvibe. AKA Angelo Moore, Front Man of Fishbone.

There you have it, Angelo Moore is the Front Man of Fishbone

And if you never listened to Fishbone then your musical exposure in life has been sadly limited.                                                                                                                                                                                                Their music crossed so many genres and styles that radio rarely embraced them; my recommendations that you go back to the beginning and give their catalog a listen.

Angelo has also done his fair share of acting (IMDB) and he has also made a fantastic short film Optimistic Yes, directed by Jeff Pliskin and featuring Angelo with HR of Bad Brains, another band that you should know.

Finally, a huge thank you to Alyson Croft (https://discoverindiefilm.com/670-alyson-croft-jesus-loves-me-tweens/) for making this interview happen!

IG: @drmaddvibe

@fishbonesoldier

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Discover Indie Film Links
DIF Podcast Website – DIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky
Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website
Sherman Oaks Film Festival
Film Invasion Los Angeles

Source: Discover Film

Imperfect

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2026 Official Selection: Screenplay – Screenplay – Pilot/Series

Imperfect

In a near future where wealthy parents genetically enhance their kids, modified and natural-born teens navigate high school, class warfare, identity, and the cost of perfection.

  • Writer(s): Matthew DeJohn

Language: English

Country: Not Specified

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A dark comedy set in a near future where wealthy parents genetically enhance their kids, an ambitious freshman Claire enters high school determined to take her place among the elite “mods.” But as status, class, and grotesque side effects collide, her family’s choices begin to threaten the perfect future she thought she was promised.

A dark comedy set in a near future where wealthy parents genetically enhance their kids, an ambitious freshman Claire enters high school determined to take her place among the elite “mods.” But as status, class, and grotesque side effects collide, her family’s choices begin to threaten the perfect future she thought she was promised.

Source: FILA

Just Visiting

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2026 Official Selection: Comedy – Short

Just Visiting

When his estranged mother crashes his holiday orgy, a detached young man must fake a normal, loving relationship over dinner.

  • Director(s): Idan Argov
  • Writer(s): Idan Argov
  • Producer(s): Idan Argov, Noa Gur Itzhak
  • Key Cast: Idan Argov, Ricki Hayut, Gil Seri Levi
  • Editor(s): Itamar polivoda
  • Cinematographer(s): Sefi Elisha
  • Production Designer(s): Shira Haimoff
  • Sound Designer(s): Shelly Bar-On
  • Composer(s): Omer Teper

Language: Hebrew

Runtime: 19m

Country: Israel

Los Angeles Premiere

Synopsis: On the eve of a holiday, Dor’s plans for a wild orgy collapse when his estranged mother shows up unannounced. Mistaking one of his hookups for a serious boyfriend, she turns the evening upside down. As the three sit down for a painfully polite holiday dinner, Dor and his mother have to finally face what tore them apart.
A bittersweet comedy about shame, masculinity, and family expectations.

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Source: FILA

The Debut

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2026 Official Selection: Comedy – Short

The Debut

A woman organizes a cabin getaway for her friends to debut a new comedy character that will change the course of their lives forever.

  • Director(s): Jared Bronen, Alex Guaglianone
  • Writer(s): Jared Bronen, Alex Guaglianone
  • Key Cast: Marina Gasparyan, Jared Bronen, Margaret Burrus, Anthony Jackson, Kate Shine
  • Cinematographer(s): Aidan Macaluso
  • Sound Designer(s): Somepoint Sound

Language: English

Runtime: 8m

Country: United States

Los Angeles Premiere

Synopsis: A woman organizes a cabin getaway for her friends to debut a new comedy character that will change the course of their lives forever.

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Source: FILA