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” …

476. 4Qs with Dominique Draper

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. Tuesday I had the privilege of talking with writer and director Dominique Draper, who premiered his film “Hell of a Child” at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2023. This authentic …

475. Dominique Draper “Hell of a Child”

Happy Tuesday, DIF Listeners! I’ve been very excited to share this episode with everyone so I’m thrilled the time has come. Writer and director Dominique Draper premiered his film “Hell of a Child” at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2023. This authentic and moving film took home the Programmer’s Prize for Exceptional Filmmaking! I …

474. 4Qs with Bill Prokopow

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. I was immediately drawn to find out more about filmmaker Bill Prokopow when I meet him at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2023 and as you may have heard on …