241. Otis Birdy “Jiyan”

Otis zoomed in from Bern, Switzerland for his DIF interview! Otis Birdy brought his remarkable directorial debut “Jiyan” to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2020 and and took home a Programmer’s Award for his efforts.  Inspired by a true story that Otis personally experienced, “Jiyan (Life)” recounts the daily life of Nerol, a seventeen year old …

240. 4Qs with Nickolas Gilbert

Apparently people close their eyes when they laugh 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 Nickolas Gilbert brought his film “Nailed” to Film Invasion Los …

FILA makes Top 100 Best Reviewed on FilmFreeway

We love getting this email on the first of the month! Congratulations! Your festival has ranked as one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals on FilmFreeway for the month of February! According to reviews from real FilmFreeway users, your festival ranks in the top 1% of more than 10,000 film festivals and creative contests …

239. Nickolas Gilbert “Nailed”

Nickolas… on Zoom in June 2020. I didn’t take his pic when he witting across the table from me. Oops! Nickolas Gilbert brought his superbly absurdist film “Nailed” to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2020 and I knew the first time I saw his film that it would be wonderful to have it join the Discover Indie …

238. 4Qs with Rachel Thomas-Medwid

Rachel gets in a laugh as she answers the 4Qs 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 Rachel Thomas-Medwid took home the award for …