Indie Film Weekly

Circus Road Films, Just Curious Media
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A show dedicated to indie film lovers seeking the latest movies in independent cinema. Host: Glen Reynolds, veteran film producer & sales agent. Co-Host: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer turned popular podcaster. Jason joins Glen for conversational episodes that delve deeper into the filmmaking process through the series Behind The Film and Emerging Filmmakers.

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    5 Indie Movies This Week: Edie Arnold Is a Loser, The Scout, Big Night, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds highlights five indie films worth knowing about: three in theaters, one on demand, and one classic. 🎥 Indie Film Reviews: Edie Arnold Is a Loser (2026) The Scout (2026) The Incomer (2026) Resynator (2024) Big Night (1996) Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    Behind The Film: Edie Arnold is a Loser with Megan Rico and Kade Atwood

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds and Jason Connell speak with writer/co-director Megan Ricco and co-director Kade Adwood about their debut feature, Edie Arnold Is a Loser, about an awkward Catholic schoolgirl who finds drumming, forms a punk band, and embraces what makes her different. They discuss the script’s origins in Ricco’s Catholic school experiences and punk wish fulfillment, Adwood’s desire to make a low-budget film without waiting for approval, and why they chose to co-direct. They cover casting believably young actors, creating a respectful low-budget set, and developing the film’s cartoony sound effects and later-added animations that Ricco taught herself to make. The filmmakers reflect on SXSW premiere and buzz screening, winning SIFF’s Golden Space Needle for Best Film, audience reactions, influences to avoid, and their 22-city theatrical roadshow with no current streaming plans. 00:00 Welcome and Film Intro 01:47 Origins of the Script 03:35 Choosing to Co-Direct 05:30 Why the Story Resonates 06:28 Title and Punk Influences 07:48 Casting Real Teens 10:52 Standout Performances 12:04 Sound Effects and Animation 14:28 Catholic Goth Aesthetic 15:32 Teen Movie Influences 17:50 SXSW Premiere Reactions 19:18 Screenings and Audience Surprises 22:39 Message for Teen Girls 24:15 What’s Next for Them 24:53 Quick Cuts Theater Trivia 28:07 Final Advice and Where to Watch 30:32 Closing Thanks Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  3. Sep 17 ·  Video

    Behind The Film: Traces of Home with Colette Ghunim

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds and Jason Connell speak with  Colette Ghunim about her debut feature documentary Traces of Home, which follows her taking her Mexican mother and Palestinian father back to the homes they were forced to leave as children, evolving into an exploration of displacement, intergenerational trauma, and healing.  Ghunim explains the project’s origins in cultural-root seeking, its deepening during the 2017 refugee ban and border separations, her parents’ differing comfort levels returning, and how the camera enabled difficult family conversations, aided by her father’s 100+ hours of VHS footage and animated sequences created by Lebanese and Mexican animators.  They discuss mentorship via Kartemquin Films, festival responses, DOC NYC Grand Jury Prize, and distribution with Watermelon Pictures. Traces of Home begins a theatrical rollout on Sept. 16 in New York (Angelika) and Sept. 25 in Los Angeles (Laemmle), with further cities listed at tracesofhome.com. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:14 Meet Colette Ghunim 01:52 Origins of the Film 03:01 Convincing Her Parents 04:36 Becoming a Filmmaker 06:00 Mentors and Influences 07:17 Camera as Healing Tool 09:37 VHS Archive Deep Dive 10:31 Finding the Story in Edit 11:49 Personal Meets Political 13:43 Family Feedback and Aftermath 17:09 Animation Choices 18:41 Festivals and Audience Reactions 20:38 Distribution and Producers 22:50 What’s Next for Collette 23:54 Quick Cuts Moviegoing Game 26:28 Final Cut What Is Home 27:08 Release Dates and Farewell Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  4. Sep 16 ·  Video

    5 Indie Movies This Week: Traces of Home, The History of Concrete, My Brother’s Wedding, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds highlights five indie films worth knowing about: three in theaters, one on demand, and one classic. 🎥 Indie Film Reviews: Traces of Home (2026) The History of Concrete (2026) The Weight (2026) Kneecap (2024) My Brother’s Wedding (1983) Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  5. Sep 10 ·  Video

    Behind the Film: Road to Everywhere with Michael Paradies Shoob and Joe Mealey

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds and Jason Connell speak with writer-director Michael Paradies Shoob and producer and story collaborator Joe Mealey about their new indie film, Road to Everywhere. The film follows Los Angeles cab driver Jason Skyler as he takes Jake, a casino dealer returning to the Navajo Nation after 30 years, on a long-distance journey to see his grandson compete in a Native American rodeo. Shoob and Mealey met at AFI and previously made the 1996 cab-driver ensemble Driven, which was shot and edited on film. They discuss returning to that world with Whip Hubley once again playing Skyler, their original plans involving Tony Todd, Shoob’s experiences driving a cab, the decision to use black-and-white with color flashbacks, and how low-budget flexibility helped shape several key scenes. They also discuss the film’s unusual roadshow release, which paired screenings with live performances and Q&As featuring Grammy-winning musician and lead actor Robert Mirabal. The tour reached 26 theaters in 21 cities. Road to Everywhere will be available September 15 on Amazon, Apple TV, and other TVOD platforms through Twin Engines Global. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:46 Origins of the Sequel 03:03 Casting Changes and Whip Returns 04:17 Cab Life Inspiration 07:37 Why Revisit Now 08:18 Partnership and Producing 10:29 Tech Shifts and Growth 12:10 Black and White Choice 14:16 DP and Shooting the Cab 16:26 Title Meaning and Themes 19:35 Roadshow Release Strategy 22:24 Distribution and Audience Impact 24:47 Quick Cuts Game 27:33 Final Cut and Wrap Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  6. Sep 9 ·  Video

    5 Indie Movies This Week: On a String, The Condor Daughter, Ghost in the Shell, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds highlights five indie films worth knowing about: three in theaters, one on demand, and one classic. 🎥 Indie Film Reviews: On a String (2026) The Condor Daughter (2026) A Marble in the Jar (2026) Road to Everywhere (2026) Ghost in the Shell (1995) Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  7. Sep 2 ·  Video

    5 Indie Movies This Week: Cocoon: One Summer of Girlhood, Barbara Forever, Donnie Darko, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds highlights five indie films worth knowing about: three in theaters, one on demand, and one classic. 🎥 Indie Film Reviews: Cocoon: One Summer of Girlhood (2026) Barbara Forever (2026) Chronovisor (2026) The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026) Donnie Darko (2001) Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  8. Aug 26 ·  Video

    5 Indie Movies This Week: Buddy, Idiots, Hard Eight, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds highlights five indie films worth knowing about: three in theaters, one on demand, and one classic. 🎥 Indie Film Reviews: Cocoon: One Summer of Girlhood (2026) Barbara Forever (2026) Chronovisor (2026) The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026) Donnie Darko (2001) Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

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A show dedicated to indie film lovers seeking the latest movies in independent cinema. Host: Glen Reynolds, veteran film producer & sales agent. Co-Host: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer turned popular podcaster. Jason joins Glen for conversational episodes that delve deeper into the filmmaking process through the series Behind The Film and Emerging Filmmakers.

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    Circus Road Films, Just Curious Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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