241. Otis Birdy “Jiyan”

Otis zoomed in from Bern, Switzerland for his DIF interview! Otis Birdy brought his remarkable directorial debut “Jiyan” to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2020 and and took home a Programmer’s Award for his efforts.  Inspired by a true story that Otis personally experienced, “Jiyan (Life)” recounts the daily life of Nerol, a seventeen year old …

240. 4Qs with Nickolas Gilbert

Apparently people close their eyes when they laugh What are the 4Q’s? Name your favorite films of all time (limit 3) Name a film you think is underrated Name a film you think is overrated Name a lesser-known film that you think people should seek out Nickolas Gilbert brought his film “Nailed” to Film Invasion Los …

239. Nickolas Gilbert “Nailed”

Nickolas… on Zoom in June 2020. I didn’t take his pic when he witting across the table from me. Oops! Nickolas Gilbert brought his superbly absurdist film “Nailed” to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2020 and I knew the first time I saw his film that it would be wonderful to have it join the Discover Indie …

238. 4Qs with Rachel Thomas-Medwid

Rachel gets in a laugh as she answers the 4Qs What are the 4Q’s? Name your favorite films of all time (limit 3) Name a film you think is underrated Name a film you think is overrated Name a lesser-known film that you think people should seek out Rachel Thomas-Medwid took home the award for …

237. Rachel Thomas-Medwid “The Squirrels in the Attic”

Rachel Thomas-Medwid hops onto Zoom for her interview Rachel Thomas-Medwid is a filmmaker who simply does not stop creating.  I first met her at Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2018 where she won Best Screenplay (Unproduced) for “The Lost Opera.”  Then she took the leap and returned with “The Squirrels in the Attic” at Film Invasion …