She's All Over the Place

Chonacas
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She's All Over the Place is a podcast for creators and storytellers navigating independent film, filmmaking, and creative careers. Hosted by KYRIAKI Katie Elizabeth Chonacas, the show features conversations with filmmakers, artists, and cultural voices on storytelling, film festivals, creative process, and the realities of working in the arts. Episodes explore independent cinema, documentary filmmaking, animated films, industry insight, and the personal journeys behind creative work.

  1. The Story Behind Diane Keaton's Documentary Heaven (New HD Restoration) | Producer Arnie Holland

    1D AGO

    The Story Behind Diane Keaton's Documentary Heaven (New HD Restoration) | Producer Arnie Holland

    Diane Keaton's first feature as a director wasn't a romantic comedy — it was an existential documentary about the afterlife. On this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with producer Arnie Holland to discuss the 2026 HD remaster and re-release of Heaven, Diane Keaton's unconventional documentary exploring what people truly believe happens after death. Originally released to critical curiosity and now restored for modern audiences, Heaven blends interviews, film clips, and music to examine religion, Hollywood mythology, and humanity's fascination with paradise. The film features everyday people, spiritual thinkers, and public figures answering questions like: What does God look like? Is there a reward? Is there consciousness after death? The documentary includes a score by Academy Award-winning composer Howard Shore and a soundtrack featuring Lionel Richie, Sam Cooke, The Dream Academy, and more. Producer Arnie Holland explains how the film was made, why Keaton pursued the subject, and why the movie feels especially relevant in today's culture. We also discuss the restoration process, theatrical re-release, and the new limited-edition Blu-ray and digital release. Topics covered: • Diane Keaton as a first-time director • Hollywood and spirituality • Documentary filmmaking • Afterlife beliefs across cultures • Restoring classic films in HD • The business of film distribution • Music licensing and soundtrack selection Heaven releases February 17, 2026 on Blu-ray, VOD, and digital platforms.

    19 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones

    1D AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones

    Introducing Why I Hate My Birkin from Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones. Follow the show: Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones Everyone says a Birkin is an investment. I’m here to tell you why that’s a lie. In this episode, I spill the financial tea on why buying my Birkin was one of my worst money decisions, how the luxury resale market actually works, and why “looking rich” is not the same as being rich. We break down the Birkin myth, the Hermes quota game, resale math no one talks about, and what you should invest in instead (spoiler: not orange bags). Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Pre-Order my upcoming book, FUTURE RICH PERSON, here: https://www.mrsdowjones.com/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Curtis Institute of Music Sexual Abuse Exposed | Dear Lara Documentary & Survivor Testimony

    FEB 6

    Curtis Institute of Music Sexual Abuse Exposed | Dear Lara Documentary & Survivor Testimony

    Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse and institutional failure. Listener discretion advised. Why can't parents find this when they search the Curtis Institute of Music? In this episode, we examine Dear Lara, the powerful new social justice documentary from world-renowned violinist and filmmaker Lara St. John, which premiered nationally at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). The film documents St. John's public account of sexual assault she endured at age 14 while a student at the Curtis Institute of Music—first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer—and expands into a broader investigation of institutional patterns that have affected students across North America and Europe. Through survivor testimony, investigative journalism, and expert legal insight, Dear Lara explores how elite institutions can fail to protect minors, how silence is maintained, and why accountability is so often delayed or denied. This episode is intended for parents, students, educators, and advocates seeking transparency, awareness, and reform within music education and elite training environments. About the Film Dear Lara is the directorial debut of Lara St. John and features original music by St. John. The documentary includes voices from musicians, journalists, legal experts, and advocates, and partners with Child USA, a national organization focused on civil rights and institutional accountability. Why This Matters If you are researching conservatories, elite music programs, or student safety policies, this conversation provides critical context that is not easily found through search engines alone. Learn more about the film, resources, and survivor advocacy: https://www.dearlara.film

    27 min
  4. Blake Winston Rice | Toronto Film Festival Premiere Director of DISC

    FEB 3

    Blake Winston Rice | Toronto Film Festival Premiere Director of DISC

    Blake Winston Rice joins She's All Over the Place to discuss the world premiere of his latest short film DISC at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. Blake is an award-winning writer-director whose breakout short Tea premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, with Patty Jenkins serving as Executive Producer. Since Cannes, Tea has screened at 13 Oscar-qualifying festivals, earned multiple awards, and is now a Vimeo Staff Pick streaming on Kanopy. In this conversation, Blake breaks down: The making of DISC, starring Jim Cummings (Thunder Road, The Wolf of Snow Hollow) and Victoria Ratermanis (Oscar-nominated A Lien) Crafting intimate, character-driven stories under pressure Navigating festival premieres at Cannes and TIFF Transitioning from actor and comedian to narrative filmmaker DISC is a sharp dramedy about connection, vulnerability, and the unexpected intimacy that emerges after a one-night stand—featuring an original score by Grammy-nominated Kevin Garrett (Beyoncé's Lemonade). Stay connected with the filmmaker: https://www.instagram.com/blakewrice Stay connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/shesallovertheplacepodcast/

    12 min
  5. Artist Journal: Psychological Isolation & the Loss of Belonging

    JAN 26

    Artist Journal: Psychological Isolation & the Loss of Belonging

    In this Artist Journal solo episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas reflects on psychological isolation—the experience of emotional and social disconnection that can exist even in the presence of others. Inspired by Brené Brown's work on belonging and disconnection, this episode explores how psychological isolation develops, why it can become long-standing, and how it quietly erodes our sense of safety, connection, and self-trust. Katie shares a personal reflection on emotional isolation, social withdrawal, and the loss of belonging, offering language and awareness for an experience many feel but rarely name. This episode is for anyone who has felt: Emotionally disconnected despite being "around people" A loss of belonging or relational safety Socially present but internally isolated Unsure how disconnection became so persistent   Stay Connected with me: https://www.chonacas.com/links/

    18 min
  6. Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League at TIFF | Amadou Gallo Fall

    JAN 26

    Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League at TIFF | Amadou Gallo Fall

    A deep dive into the Basketball Africa League's impact on sports, culture, talent development, and media, featuring insights from BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall and NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi. In 2019, a longtime dream for many became a reality when the National Basketball Association (NBA) committed to launching the Basketball Africa League (BAL). With 12 teams from the continent representing nations including Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, and Rwanda, the league would showcase the diversity of culture, talent, and love for basketball across Africa while providing a pathway for youth to play professionally in their own nation. One of the dreamers to realize the opportunity was Amadou Gallo Fall, the former scouting director of the Dallas Mavericks and a lifelong champion of sport in Africa. Fall's work prior to the BAL is seen in the creation of a basketball academy in his native Senegal, working with the NBA's Basketball Without Borders program, and his former position as the NBA's managing director for Africa. As plans for the BAL start to move ahead, one of Fall's Basketball Without Borders colleagues, and former director of the program, would join the movement: beloved former Raptors General Manager Masai Ujiri, also the first African general manager in US professional sports history. Together, Fall, Ujiri, and many others would work to make the seemingly impossible possible. Featuring interviews from many supporters of the BAL, including rapper J. Cole (who played in the BAL's inaugural season), NBA superstar Stephen Curry, and former US President Barack Obama, Origin showcases the vast network of advocates who came together to make the ambitious endeavour a reality. Co-directors Richard Brown and Tebogo Malope highlight the diversity of the continent, the passion of the players, and the universal language that is love of the game. Stay Connected with ME: https://www.chonacas.com/links/

    27 min
  7. The Long Way Home: When Soviet Rock Met the West

    JAN 21

    The Long Way Home: When Soviet Rock Met the West

    In this episode of She's All Over the Place, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit and chat with the producer, Steven Lawrence, to explore The Long Way Home: Remastered and Expanded (2026) Michael Apted's long-lost documentary about Soviet underground rock legend Boris Grebenshchikov and his extraordinary 1988 journey from Leningrad to the West during the early days of Glasnost. Filmed at a moment of rare optimism inside the USSR, the documentary follows Grebenshchikov as he records an album with Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), alongside Annie Lennox, Chrissie Hynde, Ray Cooper, and Crosby, Stills & Nash, becoming one of the first Soviet musicians to collaborate openly with Western rock stars. Remastered in 4K with new 5.1 sound and expanded with a newly created epilogue, the film now brings Boris's story up to the present: his disillusionment with post-Soviet Russia, his outspoken opposition to Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, and his eventual exile from his homeland. We discuss the film's disappearance for more than three decades, its rediscovery through MoMA's Film Preservation Festival, and why The Long Way Home now feels less like a period piece  and more like a warning, a memory, and a testament to the enduring power of music to resist censorship and tyranny. MoMA EVENT WEBSITE: https://www.moma.org/calendar/events/11134 MoMA SOCIAL MEDIA: o Instagram: @themuseumofmodernart o Facebook: facebook.com/MuseumofModernArt (@museumofmodernart) o LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-museum-of-modern-art/ (@the-museum-of-modern-art) o TikTok: @museumofmodernart o Threads: @themuseumofmodernart o Twitter: @MoMAFilm Stay Connected with ME: https://www.chonacas.com/links/

    11 min
  8. Filmmakers "Steal Away" | Clement Virgo & Tamara Faith Berger | TIFF

    JAN 19

    Filmmakers "Steal Away" | Clement Virgo & Tamara Faith Berger | TIFF

    Join me on She's All Over The Place as I sit down with director Clement Virgo and writer Tamara Faith Berger to explore the making of the psychological thriller "Steal Away", which premiered at TIFF. We dive into the film's lush, intense world of teen drama, desire, and power, adapted from the non-fiction book Steal Away Home. Hear insights into the creative process, casting decisions with Angourie Rice and Mallori Johnson, and how the film illuminates untold histories of female power and systemic cruelty. If you're a filmmaker, actor, or creative, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at directing, writing, and adapting a story for the screen, while navigating film festivals like TIFF. Key Topics: psychological thriller filmmaking, adaptation from book to screen, creative collaboration, casting teen leads, festival insights, storytelling for social impact. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share! https://www.chonacas.com/links/

    21 min
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She's All Over the Place is a podcast for creators and storytellers navigating independent film, filmmaking, and creative careers. Hosted by KYRIAKI Katie Elizabeth Chonacas, the show features conversations with filmmakers, artists, and cultural voices on storytelling, film festivals, creative process, and the realities of working in the arts. Episodes explore independent cinema, documentary filmmaking, animated films, industry insight, and the personal journeys behind creative work.

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  • Creator
    Chonacas
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    224
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    Explicit
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