334. Gregory JM Kasunich “How To End A Conversation”

Gregory JM Kasunich directed the film “How To End A Conversation,” an official selection at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2021.  Written by lead actor Phillip Musumeci, this film took home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Short Film – Arthouse/Experimental.
I’m delighted to share that “How To End A Conversation” is in Season 7 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! (Season 7 arrives on January 15, 2023.)

If you love indie film and want to hear about a very successful collaboration, then this is a great podcast for you!

You can learn more about Greg at GregoryKasunich.com
or on Instagram at @ GregoryJMKasunich

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333. 4Qs with Tim Slowikowski & Aaron Hagele

First time filmmakers Tim Slowikowski & Aaron Hagele brought their documentary feature “Party Dream” to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2022 and took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Feature Documentary at the 2022.  I’ve been shouting at strangers on the street to watch it ever since.  And you can watch right now by clicking the Party Dream justwatch.com page.

As long as we were on Zoom to discuss the film, it only made sense for Aaron & Tim to answer the 4Qs above.  As music documentary lovers and now music documentary filmmakers, their answers take a decidedly music doc focus.  Which is great, because most filmmakers never mention the genre.

If you want to read it, here’s my DIF Review of Party Dream, as if you didn’t know what I think of this film.

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332. Aaron Hagele & Tim Slowikowski “Party Dream”

Aaron Hagele & Tim Slowikowski made the documentary feature “Party Dream,” which you can watch right now by clicking the Party Dream justwatch.com page.  This fantastic film took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Feature Documentary at the 2022 Sherman Oaks Film Festival and I’ve been shouting at strangers on the street to watch it ever since.

It is rare, almost unheard of, for a film to be released so soon after I meet the filmmakers at SOFF, so this is an especially fun podcast for me. Tim and Aaron are wonderful, humble people who truly set out to make a film for all the right reasons. That’s probably why it turned out so well.

Watch the film, listen to the interview, and become a fan of the “Party Dream” movie and the band it’s based on, “Gil Mantera’s Party Dream,” the craziest band you’ve never seen.

If you want to read it, here’s my DIF Review of Party Dream, as if you didn’t know what I think of this film.

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331. 4Qs with Greg Berman

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.  But not in this podcast!

This 4Qs is a little special, because filmmaker Greg Berman is the multi-hyphenate artist  behind the film “She Used To Laugh,” an official selection at both Film Invasion Los Angeles and the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2021, taking home multiple awards.  So… because Greg is a Filmmaker, Actor, Magician and Comedian, we agreed this his 4Qs would be…

(1) Three favorite films. (2) Three favorite actors. (3) Three favorite magicians. (4) Three favorite comedians.

Don’t ever say that I’m a stick in the mud who will not try new things.

To learn more about Greg visit GregBerman.com or jump onto his Instagram at @bermancomedy.

For extra fun, listen to Greg’s podcast Greg’s Guided Meditation!

 

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330. Greg Berman “She Used to Laugh”

Greg Berman wrote, directed, produced, and plays the lead role in the short film, “She Used To Laugh.”  This film was an official selection at both Film Invasion Los Angeles and the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2021, taking home multiple awards.  “She Used To Laugh” is a triumph on many levels and never failed to be near the top of every jury member’s list.

A stand-up comedian, a magician, and actor and now a filmmaker, I knew that Greg would be a great interview.  I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording it.

To learn more about Greg visit GregBerman.com or jump onto his Instagram at @bermancomedy.

For extra fun, listen to Greg’s podcast Greg’s Guided Meditation!

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