NonDē Uprising

Avi Setton
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The NonDē (or non-dependent) revolution has begun. Listen to those at the heart of our rapidly-changing media landscape talk for 20 minutes about 1 topic of their choosing. lefoufilms.substack.com

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 005 - Dan Mirvish on *Atomic Fondue*

    Dan Mirvish is a prolific filmmaker, equally prolific author, and the co-founder of Slamdance Film Festival. His book The Cheerful Subversive Guide’s to Independent Filmmaking was a #1 Amazon bestseller. His most recent film 18 1/2 is currently available to stream, while his upcoming film Atomic Fondue just launched on Kickstarter. In Episode #005 of NonDē Uprising, Dan Mirvish talks about the extensive pre-production process for his upcoming film Atomic Fondue. He talks about crowdfunding, ways to increase a film’s production value, and the eternal uphill battle of NonDē filmmaking. Get full access to The Big Break at lefoufilms.substack.com/subscribe

    21 min
  2. Ep 004 - Danielle A. Scruggs on *90s Black Cinema Soundtracks*

    4D AGO

    Ep 004 - Danielle A. Scruggs on *90s Black Cinema Soundtracks*

    Danielle A. Scruggs is the founder and curator of Black Women Directors, a digital library. Her work has been featured in Marie Claire, Blavity, The Cut, and Block Club Chicago. In 2025, Danielle won two Webby Awards, including Best Personal Website and a People's Voice award. In Episode #004 of NonDē Uprising, Danielle A. Scruggs takes us back to the 90s and recalls the significance of Black cinema soundtracks. She gushes about her favorites, ponders their downfall, and offers some hope for soundtracks to come. Get full access to The Big Break at lefoufilms.substack.com/subscribe

    23 min
  3. Ep 003 - Ben Sinclair on *Shifting to Experiential Entertainment*

    JAN 8

    Ep 003 - Ben Sinclair on *Shifting to Experiential Entertainment*

    Ben Sinclair is iconically known as the star and co-creator of the critically acclaimed show High Maintenance. His long list of additional acting credits includes the film Save Yourselves! and episodes of Dave and The Resort, which he also produced and directed, as well as an episode of Poker Face, which he also directed. In Episode #003 of NonDē Uprising, Ben Sinclair explains our culture’s need for experiential art and entertainment. He recounts the NonDē origin story of High Maintenance as a Vimeo web series, the destructive forces currently threatening art, and the emerging trends that are finally fighting back. Get full access to The Big Break at lefoufilms.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min
  4. Ep 002 - Elliot Grove on *How Films & Cinema Have Changed Since 1992*

    JAN 5

    Ep 002 - Elliot Grove on *How Films & Cinema Have Changed Since 1992*

    Elliot Grove founded both the Raindance Film Festival and the British Independent Film Awards, and is a prolific writer championing independent filmmaking. In Episode #002 of NonDē Uprising, Elliot Grove recounts legendary stories from the lead-up and early years of founding Raindance Film Festival in 1992. He also explains why he believes British people are snobs, questions whether theatrical cinema is dead, and shares optimism on the upcoming NonDē film wave. Get full access to The Big Break at lefoufilms.substack.com/subscribe

    21 min
  5. Ep 001 - Sandi Tan on *Shirkers*

    JAN 1

    Ep 001 - Sandi Tan on *Shirkers*

    Sandi Tan is best known for Shirkers, which made its debut at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and won the Directing Award: World Cinema Documentary. She is also a novelist with two published books: Lurkers and The Black Isle. In Episode #001 of NonDē Uprising, Sandi Tan talks about how Netflix probably wouldn’t make her 2018 film Shirkers in 2026. She reflects on Shirkers, talks about its impact on aspiring filmmakers, and discusses what she’s working on now. Get full access to The Big Break at lefoufilms.substack.com/subscribe

    22 min
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The NonDē (or non-dependent) revolution has begun. Listen to those at the heart of our rapidly-changing media landscape talk for 20 minutes about 1 topic of their choosing. lefoufilms.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Avi Setton
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  • Episodes
    5
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