Episode 96: Oscars Predictions Wrap-Up

Every year we do a Discover Indie Film “Oscar Predictions Podcast” and it would be ridiculous to not get the gang back together and go over their predictions.  This long conversation took place on two days… and then sat on the hard drive a long time.  My bad! Here are the wonderful people whose opinions you …

S1 E10: One More, Becoming Lucy & Holly’s Girl

Coming of Age… Coming to Grips… these three films bring you life-moments told with honesty and courage. ONE MORE (7:32) Moving into college is a big step for both a single mother and her only child. BECOMING LUCY (13:44) Lucy, 15, blames her mother for her father leaving them. HOLLY’S GIRL (8:42) The story of …

S1 E9: Fiebre en la Disco & The Kidnapping of a Fish

From a wild ride in a spaceship’s discotheque to a wild ride in a torture chamber, the two films that make up this episode are smart, fun and original. FIEBRE IN LA DISCO (5:46) During a Cosmic Disco contest, abducted Disco girls compete on an alien Disco ship. THE KIDNAPPING OF A FISH (25:50) A …

S1 E8: L’oiseau qui danse, The Past Inside the Present & A Meditation

These three films bring a variety of stunning visuals, original narratives, and even brilliant allegories to the filmmaking table.  This is what indie filmmaking is about — bringing audience the kind of work that Hollywood wouldn’t touch. L’OISEAU QUI DANSE (2:19) An origami bird’s journey through a field of light. THE PAST INSIDE THE PRESENT …

S1 E7: Tirachinas & The Blogger

These two remarkably original short films come from cinematic auteurs who bring you unique, compelling stories. TIRACHINAS (15:00) It’s 4th of July in rural Western America. A rock fired by Valery’s slingshot unfolds an avalanche of emotions. THE BLOGGER (13:00) Blinded by selfies, Marcus doesn’t understand that his guests only came to take advantage of …