The Film Element

Mike Gallant

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Where real filmmakers give insight into the industry without Hollywood PR fluff.

Jul 15

Interview: Jay Reid

I interview filmmaker Jay Reid as we chat about his horror film "Sick Puppy" which I had the pleasure of editing for him 2 years ago.
Jun 16

Film Review (Retro) - Armageddon

Mike Gallant revisits a classic 90s disaster action film, "Armageddon", that has aged very well/very poorly (depending on how you look at it), but nonetheless makes the case for a return to classic 35 mm practical filmmaking.
Jun 5

Film Review: Obsession

On this episode we dive deep into the worldwide hit "Obsession" and how it's completely upended the film industry and cinema as we know it. Remember to like, subscribe, and add.
May 31

Film Review - Backrooms

We break down A24's monster breakout hit and analyze what this low budget high ROI Youtube-based film means for the industry as a whole.
Apr 29

Film Review - Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie

This is a little late but I review the hit Canadian indy film "Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie" and talk about it's audacity and comedic chops.
Mar 30

Interview: Joshua Caldwell

Indy filmmaker Josh Caldwell made a $6000 film, "Layover", which led to him directing such Hollywood heavyweights as Brian Cox, Bella Thorne, and Patricia Heaton.
Mar 23

Interview: Zach Ramelan

I chat with filmmaker Zach Ramelan - a known vlogger - about life, careers, his journey as a director and how his most recent film, "Sway", came to be.
Mar 16

Interview: Luke Covert

I speak with filmmaker "Luke Covert" behind the Tubi film "Turbo Cola" about the shifting landscape in film distribution and how today's producers need to think outside outdated models.

Where real filmmakers give insight into the industry without Hollywood PR fluff.

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Mike Gallant
Years Active

2026
Episodes

13
Rating

Explicit
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