481. Alina Krasnianska “Culture vs war. Liberov”

Welcome back, Everybody! I hope 2025 is treating you well so far. My guest on today’s podcast is Alina Krasnianska, the Executive Producer of “Culture vs war. Liberov,” a documentary that took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Featurette, Documentary at Film Invasion Los Angeles 2024. In this case “home” is Kyiv, Ukraine. The …

480. 4Qs with Peter Menchini

What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Happy 2025 My Dear Discover Indie Film Listeners! Our first podcast release of the year is a follow up to Tuesday’s very special talk with filmmaker Peter Menchini. Peter Menchini directed …

479. Peter Menchini “When Mama & Me Lived Outside- One Family’s Journey Through Homelessness”

A Very Happy New Year’s Eve to You All! I hope everyone is feeling healthy, rested and peacefully reflective on this past year. One thing that certainly filled my 2024 cup to the brim is all the amazing chats with talented, interesting filmmakers. I’m thrilled to end the last day of this year with one …

478. 4Qs with Jim Vendiola

What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Before listening to today’s 4 Questions, I certainly hope you had the chance to listen to Tuesday’s chat with Chicago-based filmmaker Jim Vendiola. It’s a good one! Jim brought his brilliant …

477. Jim Vendiola “Pretty Pickle”

A happy Tuesday to you all! How are we already a week away from the Holidays? Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, all or none of the above, I hope you’re taking time for yourself. Especially if that rejuvenating alone time means listening to this week’s episode! Jim Vendiola brought his short film “Pretty Pickle” …