Sundial Film Festival Podcast

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Welcome to the Sundial Film Festival Podcast, the official podcast of the Sundial Film Festival in Redding, California. Hosted by Tyler Faires and Tyler Lockamy, each episode dives into movies and filmmaking, with conversations for film lovers, independent filmmakers, and curious storytellers. We interview filmmakers, special guests, and visitors from the Sundial Film Festival, plus a mix of people from many walks of life who may or may not work in the film industry. Expect behind-the-scenes filmmaking insights, film discussion, and plenty of fun along the way. Like, subscribe, and join us!

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  1. Oct 20 ·  Video

    Making Movies in Redding, CA: A Cinematographer & Gaffer on Shasta County’s Growing Film Scene | Sundial Film Festival Podcast

    Redding cinematographer Kevin Kewely and gaffer (and bagel baker) Nathan Cichosz join the Sundial Film Festival Podcast to talk about what it takes to make a living in film in Redding and Shasta County, California. Kevin shares the launch of his new app, Pre Light, which helps DPs and gaffers choose the right light size before they get to set. He also covers Shasta Film Supply, the local rental house and studio space he started to give Redding filmmakers access to pro gear without driving to Sacramento or the Bay Area. Nathan explains how he went from Bethel Media to baking bagels and sourdough while still gaffing on set. They also dig into: Shooting long handheld zoom takes on the Shasta-made horror film The Rattlin' BogWhy Redding’s affordable cost of living, supportive locations, and short commutes are an advantage for filmmakersBuilding crew experience as bigger productions and feature films come to Shasta CountyWhy Redding needs hands-on training, and how the Media Coalition helps local filmmakers make things togetherTheir start in the industry, from a career switch at 32 to learning grip work on a featureTheir under-the-radar film recommendations, Primer and Ozu’s Late SpringWhether you’re a Redding filmmaker, a crew member, or a producer thinking about shooting in Northern California, this conversation shows how a small-town film community grows. Chapters 0:00 Intro and what Kevin and Nathan are working on0:36 Pre Light app for DPs and gaffers2:07 Shasta Film Supply: local gear rental and studio3:31 From Bethel Media to bagels5:06 The future of filmmaking in Redding12:19 Shooting The Rattlin' Bog17:41 Why Shasta County is a great place to film23:25 Media Coalition and film training25:42 How they got into the industry32:24 Bethel Media’s impact on local talent35:19 Underseen film recommendations: Primer and Late Spring40:41 Where to find Kevin and NathanSubscribe for more conversations with filmmakers and crew behind the Sundial Film Festival.

  2. Oct 20 ·  Video

    2026 Oscars Preview: One Battle After Another vs. Sinners vs. Hamnet | Sundial Film Festival Podcast

    Oscar season is here, and the Sundial Film Festival Podcast is breaking down the 2026 Best Picture race with two Redding movie obsessives: writer and lifelong cinephile Kallie Markel and music video director Luke Manwaring. They debate Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (including the best car chase of all time and a Redding-area film production story), Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and its 16 nominations, and the heartbreaking Hamnet with Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. They also weigh in on Frankenstein, Train Dreams, Bugonia, Weapons, F1, and the underrated gem The Ballad of Wallis Island. Plus: who deserves Best Director, whether Jessie Buckley takes Best Actress, and which nominees are worth a rewatch. Whether you’re filling out an Oscar ballot or building your watchlist, this one’s for you. Subscribe to the Sundial Film Festival Podcast for more film talk, festival news, and local filmmaker spotlights.

  3. Episode 1 ·  Video

    Sundial Film Festival Podcast: Filmmaking, Movies & Festival Guest Interviews

    Welcome to the Sundial Film Festival Podcast, the official podcast of the Sundial Film Festival in Redding, California. Hosted by Tyler Faires and Tyler Lockamy, each episode dives into movies and filmmaking, with conversations for film lovers, independent filmmakers, and curious storytellers. We interview filmmakers, special guests, and visitors from the Sundial Film Festival, plus a mix of people from many walks of life who may or may not work in the film industry. Expect behind-the-scenes filmmaking insights, film discussion, and plenty of fun along the way. Like, subscribe, and join us!

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Welcome to the Sundial Film Festival Podcast, the official podcast of the Sundial Film Festival in Redding, California. Hosted by Tyler Faires and Tyler Lockamy, each episode dives into movies and filmmaking, with conversations for film lovers, independent filmmakers, and curious storytellers. We interview filmmakers, special guests, and visitors from the Sundial Film Festival, plus a mix of people from many walks of life who may or may not work in the film industry. Expect behind-the-scenes filmmaking insights, film discussion, and plenty of fun along the way. Like, subscribe, and join us!

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