249. Goldwyn Thandrayen “I Don’t Need A Sledgehammer To Start A Fire”

Goldwyn hopped onto Zoom for his DIF interview Goldwyn Thandrayen is a musician and composer.  A guitarist and a singer.  And a filmmaker!  Goldwyn directs his own music videos, and the video he made for “I Don’t Need A Sledgehammer To Start A Fire” won the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Music Video at FILA 2021.  Almost …

DIF Review: A Perfect Vintage

Rating: This feature length documentary about winemaking had me engaged from start to finish and, in all honesty, I’m not even into wine.  Like, not at all!  That gives you an idea how well-made and personal this film is.  The people who make wine and the processes they go through are simply fascinating, even if …

248. 4Qs with Yan Fisher & Omri Rose

Yes, I ran out into the street as Yan & Omri were getting to their car to grab this pic. Finally I wasn’t too late! 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 …

DIF Review “Borrelia Borealis”

Why do I recommend “Borrelia Borealis”?  I watch nearly 2,000 indie films every year because I run two film festivals.  Since Covid hit us in March 2020, I have seen a jillion indie efforts at the “make a creative film while trapped at home” genre. “Borrelia Borealis” overcame the challenges that lockdown presented with a …

DIF Review “Counter Clockwise”

Why do I recommend “Counter Clockwise”?  Because this indie film took on the time travel challenge and nailed it.  If I had a dollar for every big budget Hollywood film that dropped the time travel ball, I’d have enough to money to get sushi for two tonight.  This entertaining film gives you more than just …