Film Forward

Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival
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The official podcast of the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival. Our podcast highlights voices and films from underrepresented voices. This podcast is for cinephiles, by cinephiles. We hope you enjoy!

Episodes

  1. Isaac Elliot & Oli Pizzey-Stratford "We Are Sexual Beings" & "Don't Come In...Yet"

    09/21/2023

    Isaac Elliot & Oli Pizzey-Stratford "We Are Sexual Beings" & "Don't Come In...Yet"

    Isaac Elliot and Oli Pizzey Stratford are amazingly talented and charming filmmakers. In today's episode they discuss two of their incredible films, the documentary We Are Sexual Beings, and the dark comedy Don't Come In... Yet! Isaac and Oli discuss their craft and how their being wheelchair users affects their thematic approach to their projects. You can see We Are Sexual Beings on Friday, September 22nd with LADFF. Don't Come In... Yet screens with LADFF on Saturday, September 23rd. Tickets are available now at LADFF.com.

    31 min
  2. Anna Salinas & Lauren Knutti "Me Night"

    09/19/2023

    Anna Salinas & Lauren Knutti "Me Night"

    Me Night is a wild, hilarious, and honest depiction of one woman's night alone. Filmmakers Lauren Knutti and Anna Salinas join us for an in-depth conversation on the heart of their film and the brilliant technical approaches to making it. Me Night screens on Saturday, September 23rd with the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival. Tickets are available now at LADFF.com

    21 min
  3. Rostam Zafari & Nicholas Mihm "Bubjan"

    09/18/2023

    Rostam Zafari & Nicholas Mihm "Bubjan"

    Bubjan is a powerful documentary that chronicles an Iranian man who has been living in exile in the United States since the Islamic Revolution in 1979. He was a member of the Iranian parliament, where he dedicated his life to cultivating a progressive, modern, and free society in Iran. But the rise of the Islamic Republic eclipsed those aspirations and forced him to leave behind everything he knew. Joining us on the Film Forward are director Nicholas Mihm and producer Rostam Zafari. Don’t miss Bubjan - screening with LADFF on Saturday, September 23rd. Tickets are on sale now at LADFF.com

    29 min
  4. 109. Emelie Claxton "Doggone"

    09/11/2023

    109. Emelie Claxton "Doggone"

    LADFF alum Emelie Claxton returns to Film Forward to discuss her new project, Doggone. In this deep dive, Emelie talks about her writing process, the heart of her story, and pre-production, which includes her Kickstarter campaign. You can donate to Doggone's crowdfunding campaign at DoggoneShortFilm.com from now through September 15th.

    33 min
  5. 108. Felicia Pride "Look Back At It"

    09/05/2023

    108. Felicia Pride "Look Back At It"

    Felicia Pride's work spans television, film, and podcasts. In this episode of Film Forward, she discusses how her work on shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Queen Sugar" sharpened her craft and prepared her for personal projects like "Look Back At It." Felicia and host Nicholas Ybarra discuss the importance of making a place for yourself in the film industry, carving your own path, and honing your true voice. "Look Back At It" screens with LADFF on Friday, September 22nd. Tickets are available now at LADFF.com

    22 min
  6. 107. Joshua Coppenbarger "Opening Night"

    08/14/2023

    107. Joshua Coppenbarger "Opening Night"

    Joshua Coppenbarger's short film Opening Night screens this week at LADFF's 10th Anniversary Celebration. In this episode of Film Forward, Joshua discusses his journey from sports documentaries to narrative romance. PLUS: the triumphant return of our Gimme Three segment! See Opening Night on August 17th at the Laemmle NoHo 7. Tickets are available now at LADFF.com

    26 min
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The official podcast of the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival. Our podcast highlights voices and films from underrepresented voices. This podcast is for cinephiles, by cinephiles. We hope you enjoy!

Information

  • Creator
    Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Film Forward