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.

Vernon Davidson brought the feature length documentary “SEGAL” for a World Premiere at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2024 and took home the Grand Jury Award – Best Feature Film – Documentary.

Apparently I’m not the first to find Vernon an absolute blast and I was happy for the excuse to keep the party going with the 4 Questions.

SEGAL-DOC.COM

@SEGALMOVIE

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TGIFF (Filmmakers Friday!)

Today is not just any Friday– it’s also opening night of Film Invasion Los Angeles, one of the two festivals I run! To browse the films & screenings just click here.

But back to today’s episode!

Vernon Davidson brought the feature length documentary “SEGAL” for a World Premiere at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2024 and took home the Grand Jury Award – Best Feature Film – Documentary.

Vernon co-directed and co-produced the film with Ryan Krayser, and this wonderful retrospective about historic actor George Segal is a work that every movie fan should see.                                                 Vernon and Ryan did extensive interviews with George as they had worked with him on The Goldbergs and earned his trust.                                                                                                                                  Add in their great nose for archival footage and “SEGAL” turned into a film that, in my opinion, should enjoy a big’ole nationwide release.

Please enjoy our chat and find out more at:

SEGAL-DOC.COM

@SEGALMOVIE

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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.

David Lazaro, or Kuya Quatro to some, showed his Immersive music video “V. – Freaky Friday” at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival’s VR Pavillion and took home the Grand Jury Award – Outstanding Immersive Short.

It doesn’t take long meeting and/or listening to David to see that he is a true artist and was very eager to see what inspires him in his 4 Questions!

 

@KUYAQUATRO

KUYAQUATRO.COM

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Happy Monday, Everyone!

David Lazaro, or Kuya Quatro to some, showed his Immersive music video “V. – Freaky Friday” at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival’s VR Pavillion and took home the Grand Jury Award – Outstanding Immersive Short.

If you need any of this explained, you’re not alone.
The term “Immersive” basically means that instead of watching the music video on your TV oron a movie screen, you’re watching it on a virtual reality headset. Got it?

Because I am too darn busy at the festival to enjoy the VR Pavillion for myself, David Lazaro came over to my home, showed me “Freaky Friday” on his Meta Quest 3, and BLEW MY MIND.                                It is simply amazing. In around 4 minutes I went from being a person who never considered getting a VR headset to being a person who shouted for his wife and teenager to both watch “Freaky Friday” before David went home with his amazing work.

And guess what? David is also a kickass person and awesome conversationalist who gave a great interview. Enjoy!

@KUYAQUATRO

KUYAQUATRO.COM

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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.

Chicago filmmaker Michael Glover Smith came on to the DIF podcast to chat about his career and specially his excellent  film Handle with Care that was an Official Selection: Short Film – Drama at Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2024 and took home the Programmer’s Prize – Exceptional Filmmaking.

I thoroughly enjoyed  the chance to moderate Michael’s Q & A at the festival and to have the chance to dive deeper with our chat posted Wednesday. If you know me or are a regular listener of this podcast, you know my journey with Michael could not be complete without the follow up 4 Questions!

You can find more about Michael on his IG @whitecitycinema

or Splittoothmedia.com

 

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DIF Podcast Website – DIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky
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Film Invasion Los Angeles

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