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DISCOVER INDIE FILM758. Matthew E. May “Unshut”
Welcome Back! Matthew E. May made Unshut, a FI-LA 2026 Official Selection and Grand Jury Award Finalist! After 6 bestselling business books, writer Matthew E…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM757. 4Qs with David Dylan Thomas
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 Dylan Thomas…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM756. David Dylan Thomas “White Meat: Appetizer”
Welcome Back, Listeners! We have a perfect episode to kick off Halloween weekend because we have David Dylan Thomas on to talk about his Horror Short, White…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM755. 4Qs with Jeremy Christensen
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. Jeremy Christensen…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM754. Jeremy Christensen “Heartbreaker”
Welcome Back Listeners! Jeremy Christensen made Heartbreaker, a FI-LA 2026 Official Selection that was a Grand Jury Award Finalist! Since earning an MFA in…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM753. 4Qs with Matthew DeJohn
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. Matthew DeJohn made…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM752. Matthew DeJohn “Imperfect”
Matthew DeJohn made Imperfect, a FI-LA 2026 Official Selection that earned the him the Grand Jury Award for Grand Jury Award Finalist! Matthew DeJohn is a…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM751. 4Qs with Sam Balcomb
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. Sam Balcomb made…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM750. Sam Balcomb “You’re Not Safe”
Sam Balcomb made You’re Not Safe, a FI-LA 2026 Official Selection that impressed our jurors, winning it: Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Cast…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM749. 4Qs with Ian Wittenber
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. Ian Wittenber’s…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM748. Ian Wittenber “Glasses”
Ian Wittenber’s feature film “Glasses” was not only a FI-LA 2024 Official Selection but an award winner, taking home: Grand Jury Award for Best Feature Film…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM747. 4Qs with James Graham
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. James Graham made…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM746. James Graham “The Door”
Welcome! James Graham is a writer, director, and producer based in Connecticut. He made the short “The Door”, a FI-LA 2026 Official Selection that earned FOUR…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM745. 4Qs with Gabriel Fontes
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. Gabriel Fontes…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM744. Gabriel Fontes “Lone Crew”
Gabriel Fontes made “Lone Crew,” a FI-LA 2026 Official Selection that impressed our jurors, winning it THREE AWARDS: Grand Jury Award for Best Production…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM743. 4Qs with Shane Chung
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. Shane Chung made…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM742. Shane Chung “Check Please”
Welcome Back, Indie Film Lovers! Shane Chung made “Check Please”, a FI-LA 2026 Official Selection that impressed our jurors, winning it: Grand Jury…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM741. 4Qs with Joseph Wesley
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. Joseph…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM740. Joseph Wesley “Supplemental”
Joseph Wesley made Supplemental, a FI-LA 2026 Official Selection that impressed our jurors, winning it: 🏆 Grand Jury Award for Best Supporting Performer…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM739. 4Qs with David Ambrose
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 Ambrose…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM738. David Ambrose “Tomorrow’s Bandits”
Happy Wednesday, Listeners! David Ambrose directed and co-wrote “Tomorrow’s Bandits” which was a FI-LA 2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM737. 4Qs with Anastasia Kuplinova
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. Anastasia…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM736. Anastasia Kuplinova “Talented”
Welcome back, Indie Film Discoverers! Anastasia Kuplinova is quite the talented filmmaker so it’s only fitting that that is also the title of her film…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM735. 4Qs with Jasmine Hurt
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. Jasmine Hurt’s…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM734. Jasmine Hurt “MANEATER”
Welcome Back, Listeners! We took a rare week off from posting because we had SUCH A FABULOUS time at this year’s Film Invasion- LA Film Festival! But…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM733. 4Qs with Beck WIlliams
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. Beck…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM732. Beck WIlliams “Pace”
Happy Film Invasion 2026 week! I hope you can all join us for the festival this weekend and tomorrow night’s Gala, both at Look Cinemas in Glendale…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM731. 4Qs with James Boyd
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. James Boyd’s…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM730. James Boyd “404”
Welcome Back! James Boyd is a super interesting guy and filmmaker and his comedy short film “404” was a Film Invasion-LA 2026 Official Selection…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM729. 4Qs with Devin Boss
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. Devin Boss directed…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM728. Devin Boss “Where We Goin?: The Power of Place”
Welcome Back, Listeners! Devin Boss directed and produced “Where We Goin?: The Power of Place”, that was a 2025 Film Invasion- Los Angeles Official…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM727. 4Qs with Michael Peter Bolus
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. Michael Peter Bolus…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM726. Michael Peter Bolus “Lines in the Sand”
I hope everyone is staying cool this summer. Speaking of cool- Michael Peter Bolus wrote the feature screenplay “Lines in the Sand” that was both a…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM725. 4Qs with Lauren & George Bott
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. Lauren & George…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM724. Lauren & George Bott “The Nine”
I hope everyone is having a beautiful last day of July! Lauren & George Bott joined me to talk about their fantastic film “The Nine,” which was…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM723. 4Qs with Jeff Moore & Nicole Madar
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. Indie filmmakers…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM722. Jeff Moore & Nicole Madar “Timings”
Happy Monday, Friends! Indie filmmakers Jeff Moore (director) and Nicole Maydar (producer) joined me to chat about their feature “Timings,” which…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM721. 4Qs with Rani Naamani
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. Rani Namani the SOFF…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM720. Rani Naamani “Born Ready”
Welcome Back! Born Ready, directed by Rani Namani, is an exploration of the miracle of birth shown through the lens of a Synthwave music video. It’s also…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM719. 4Qs with Naosheen Ahmed
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. Naosheen Ahmed…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM718. Naosheen Ahmed “Pandaal”
Welcome back for another exciting Indie Filmmaker Chat! Naosheen Ahmed wrote, produced and starred in the SOFF 2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM717. 4Qs with Olivia Lige Wuri
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. Writer/Director…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM716. Olivia Lige Wuri “Cut All Trees”
Happy Monday! Writer/Director Olivia Lige Wuri came on the podcast to chat about her film Cut All Trees that was a 2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM715. 4Qs with Kelly Hooper, Kathryn Ross, & Jonny Diaz
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. The Mail Gaze made…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM714. Kelly Hooper, Kathryn Ross, & Jonny Diaz “The Mail Gaze”
Welcome back! We have an exciting episode for you today! The Mail Gaze made its LA Premiere as a Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2025 Official Selection: Short Film…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM713. 4Qs with Danny Piñeros
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. “Don’t Watch…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM712. Danny Piñeros “Don’t Watch This”
Happy Indie Film Friday! “Don’t Watch This,” written and directed by Danny Pineros, was a Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2025 Official Selection: Short…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM711. 4Qs with Benjamin Carlucci
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. Benjamin…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM710. Benjamin Carlucci “Burying Baby” & “Lorica”
Hi Friends! I was very excited to have today’s guest, Benjamin Carlucci, come chat. He has directed two fantastic films that hit out festival circuit…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM709. Angelo Moore of Fishbone
How do I introduce Angelo Moore to the uninitiated? ...
DISCOVER INDIE FILM708. 4Qs with Bryan Uvaldo
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. Bryan Uvaldo’s…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM707. Bryan Uvaldo “Playin’ Around”
Welcome Back, Listeners! Bryan Uvaldo’s flashy action film Playin’ Around was a Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2025 Official Selection and snagged the…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM706. 4Qs with Nevada Grey
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.’ Nevada Grey…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM705. Nevada Grey “ROOMIES”
Welcome back to the Discover Indie Film Podcast! The wonderfully talented and interesting filmmaker Nevada Grey joined me to discuss “ROOMIES”, her…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM704. 4Qs with Josiah Polhemus
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.’ Josiah…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM703. Josiah Polhemus “The Falling”
We’ve made it to another Discover Indie Film Friday! Josiah Polhemus came on the pod to chat about his film The Falling, which was a SOFF 2025 Official…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM702. Enrique Mendoza and Ren Olivieri “Rob Roy”
Welcome Back! Enrique Mendoza and Ren Olivieri came to record this podcast together in person… we just had to wait for Ren to visit Los Angeles from…
DISCOVER INDIE FILM701. Dojin Kim “Where the Rain Stops”
Happy Monday! Dojin Kim’s animated short film “Where the Rain Stops” was an Official Selection at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival on 2025 and…