She's All Over the Place

Chonacas

She's All Over the Place is the ultimate insider guide for modern creators, independent filmmakers, and visionary storytellers navigating the raw realities of the entertainment industry. Hosted by multi-disciplinary artist and industry veteran KYRIAKI Katie Elizabeth Chonacas, this top-tier podcast pulls back the curtain on Hollywood, film festivals, and the global creative economy. From deep dives into independent cinema, documentary filmmaking, and animation to unfiltered conversations with acclaimed directors, actors, and cultural icons, each episode delivers actionable industry insights and deep inspiration. Whether you are searching for creative direction, navigating the festival circuit, or building a sustainable career in the arts, tune in to master your craft, own your story, and turn your creative chaos into a powerful cinematic career.

  1. Tribeca Premiere: Inside the UK Comedy 'Patterns' with Asad Moghal, Jake Watkins & Rex Glensy

    5d ago

    Tribeca Premiere: Inside the UK Comedy 'Patterns' with Asad Moghal, Jake Watkins & Rex Glensy

    Dating in the digital world feels nearly impossible, and for Kevin, it truly is.  In this episode, we dive into the UK-made comedy series "Patterns" focusing on Episode 4: Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events, which is currently premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival!  Kevin (played by Jake Watkins) is a hopelessly earnest romantic whose optimism far outweighs his self-awareness. By day, he works as a school's Online Safety Salamander. By night, he subjects himself to a relentless series of disastrous dates, convinced that persistence alone will eventually lead to love.  His misadventures become a source of fascination for his colleagues: the confident, sharp-tongued school nurse Vera (Cecilia Noble) and geography teacher Dave Douglas (Ryan Sampson). But what Kevin fails to notice is that a genuine connection has been quietly forming much closer to home.  MEET THE CAST & CREATORS • Kevin (Jake Watkins - BBC's 'I Kissed a Boy'): A lovable friend whose life never quite works out, dreaming of a Hollywood career but stuck as a Safety Salamander. • Dave Douglas (Ryan Sampson - Sky's 'Mr Bigstuff', 'Brassic', ITV's 'Plebs'): An eccentric geography teacher with the best intentions who thinks he's "down with the kids." • Vera (Cecilia Noble - BBC's 'Killing Eve', Netflix's 'Black Mirror'): A no-nonsense school nurse who acts as Kevin's anchor with tough love and emergency sausage rolls. • Creator & Writer: Asad Moghal, who drew inspiration from a string of his own real-life dating disasters to create this sharply observed, character-driven comedy. • Director: Rex Glensy, an orchestral conductor turned entertainment lawyer and filmmaker (director of 'Hill of Vision'), representing production company Aurelia Pictures. INSIDE THE DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT "Everyone has had a disaster date... My goal as a director was to take a self-deprecating view of dating nightmares some of us might have had, so that at least we can laugh at ourselves instead of crying. The lead character, Kevin is all of us." Stay connected with me: https://www.chonacas.com/links/

    16 min
  2. Cannes World Premiere: Reuben Hamlyn on His New Film "Sunday's Children"

    May 20

    Cannes World Premiere: Reuben Hamlyn on His New Film "Sunday's Children"

    Today on She's All Over the Place , we are bringing you a massive indie film exclusive on the exact day of its Cannes Film Festival World Premiere! We sit down with Emmy and BIFA-nominated writer, director, and editor Reuben Hamlyn to discuss his highly anticipated new film, "Sunday's Children ".   The project introduces us to a dark, formally playful love story. We follow Dennis (an entitled optimist desperate to become a father) who spends a weekend falling for Kasia (a worn-down realist who firmly believes God warned her never to have children).   Reuben takes us behind the scenes of his artistic vision, breaking down: The Power of Solipsism: How our deep desires can blind us to the ultimate autonomy and agency of those around us. Empathy for Flawed Characters: Unpacking the creative resistance to representing "bad" characters, and why exploring their psychology is vital to avoiding dehumanization. The Road to Cannes 2026: What it takes to move from a critically acclaimed, award-winning feature debut like Another Body to a prestigious La Cinef selection at the Cannes Film Festival . This episode is an absolute must-listen for indie filmmakers, cinephiles following the Cannes lineup, and anyone fascinated by complex psychological storytelling.   Links & Resources: Check out the official trailer for the film: Sunday's Children Trailer on Cannes Festival Media Keep up with the festival line-up and screenings: Festival de Cannes Official Site Follow the host and show updates: https://www.chonacas.com/links/ Subscribe and Review: If you loved this deep dive, rate She's All Over the Place on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

    16 min
  3. Female Desire & Sundance Success: Chloé Robichaud on Her Sexy New Film 'Two Women'

    Apr 23

    Female Desire & Sundance Success: Chloé Robichaud on Her Sexy New Film 'Two Women'

    The Hilarious and Sexy New Film Will Be Coming to Theaters April 24! Winner of the Special Jury Prize at Sundance, TWO WOMEN is an irrepressible comedy about two mothers who refuse to settle for stagnant lives and instead pursue the joy they need to feel alive and fulfilled.   When neighbors Violette (Laurence Leboeuf) and Florence (Karine Gonthier-Hyndman) bond over the ennui of parenthood, they realize that the solution to reviving their joie de vivre may be in listening to their libidos. As the two start finding sex in unexpected places, they examine the larger unfulfilled needs that brought them to their current moment and choose to pursue a life of joy over compromise.   Director Chloé Robichaud captures the Montreal winter in sumptuous 35mm film; Screenwriter Catherine Léger has adapted her own stage play, itself an update of the 1970 Quebecoise classic Two Women in Gold. Sophie Nélisse, Juliette Gariépy, Mani Soleymanlou, and Félix Moati complete a stellar ensemble cast.   Wonderfully layered, empathetic, sexy, and fun, TWO WOMEN urges us to consider that life is not a straight line and to remember that there are infinite kinds of pleasure we can experience together if we simply allow ourselves to give in.   Connect: The Film and Director The Film: @twowomenmovie Director (Chloé Robichaud): @chloerobish The Stars Laurence Leboeuf (Violette): @lorleb Karine Gonthier-Hyndman (Florence): @pennybobette The Distribution Team Joint Venture: @jointventurefilm   About Joint Venture Joint Venture is an independent film studio that distributes each project by building coalitions with filmmakers, audiences, and partners across sectors. The company's release strategies are bespoke because an audience-centered, filmmaker-forward approach unlocks the greatest potential for each film. That's why it's a Joint Venture.

    20 min
  4. Cate Shortland (Somersault) on Female Filmmaking, Vulnerability & Finding Your Voice

    Feb 23

    Cate Shortland (Somersault) on Female Filmmaking, Vulnerability & Finding Your Voice

    On this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Cate Shortland, director and pioneering voice for women behind the camera, to discuss her landmark debut feature Somersault. Originally nominated for Un Certain Regard and the Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, Somersault follows teenage Heidi, who escapes home after a traumatic encounter and attempts to rebuild her identity in a frozen ski town. Through isolation, longing, and fragile connection, the film explores adolescence, intimacy, and the human need for belonging. We go far beyond filmmaking technique. This conversation becomes an honest exploration of creative courage, emotional exposure, and artistic voice, especially for female storytellers navigating an industry that often discourages vulnerability. Cate shares: • How Somersault was conceived and made • Working with early-career actors Abbie Cornish and Sam Worthington • Why vulnerability is a strength in storytelling • Emotional truth vs. performance in film • The responsibility of female filmmakers to tell authentic stories • Finding confidence as a woman director • Creative intuition, sensitivity, and psychological depth in cinema We also discuss the film's new 4K restoration and its continued cultural relevance, over 20 years after its Cannes premiere. More than a film discussion, this episode is a masterclass on owning your voice, telling your story, and making art that feels emotionally truthful. About the Film – Somersault Following a reckless encounter with her mother's boyfriend, teenage Heidi flees home and takes refuge in a motel in the winter town of Jindabyne. She finds work at a petrol station, befriends a coworker, and begins a complicated relationship with Joe, a young man dealing with his own emotional wounds. Together they confront isolation, desire, addiction, and the search for connection. Written & Directed by: Cate Shortland Cast: Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran Genre: Drama Runtime: 106 minutes Restored in 4K from the original 35mm negative by Piccolo Films

    24 min

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She's All Over the Place is the ultimate insider guide for modern creators, independent filmmakers, and visionary storytellers navigating the raw realities of the entertainment industry. Hosted by multi-disciplinary artist and industry veteran KYRIAKI Katie Elizabeth Chonacas, this top-tier podcast pulls back the curtain on Hollywood, film festivals, and the global creative economy. From deep dives into independent cinema, documentary filmmaking, and animation to unfiltered conversations with acclaimed directors, actors, and cultural icons, each episode delivers actionable industry insights and deep inspiration. Whether you are searching for creative direction, navigating the festival circuit, or building a sustainable career in the arts, tune in to master your craft, own your story, and turn your creative chaos into a powerful cinematic career.

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