255. Lyndsey Frank & Bree Helders “Bree and Lyndsey are Actors”

Lyndsey Frank & Bree Helders wrote, directed and starred in the aptly titled, “Bree and Lyndsey are Actors.”  These two talented filmmakers and improvisers brought their film to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2021 and took home two awards, the audience Award for Best Comedy Short and uniquely they shared the Grand Jury Award for Best …

253. Alek Lev “What?”

Alek Lev in his podcasting sutdio (slash closet) Writer/director Alek Lev brought his feature film “What?” to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2021 and took home the Grand Jury Ward for Best Director – Feature Film!  “What?” also won Best Actor in a Lead Role for John Maucere and the Audience Award for Best …

DIF Review: What?

Rating: What? is a remarkable film.  It is supremely entertaining, funny, and thoughtful.  Mostly it is brilliant cinema.  I make a point of calling this movie “cinema” because director Alek Lev has made a love letter to Hollywood’s silent era while keeping it contemporary, fresh and entertaining.  There is not one filmmaking element that the …

252. 4Qs with Brian Barnes & Matthew Merenda

Matthew & Brian preparing to hit us with their favorite films 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 The filmmaking team of Brian Barnes …