DCIFF Podcast: Recent Episodes
DCIFF Podcast
The Washington DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) is an award winning annual film festival showcasing independent films from around the world.
Georgie, a brazen tween, is thrust into the guardianship of her half-sister Harper whose attempts to parent only lead to exposing their paralleled childhood wounds.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Chelsea Bo to chat about her film NO RIGHT WAY during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://www.paxeros.co/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norightwayfilm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norightwaymovie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chel.sea.bo/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/paxeros
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Trapped in a shower in Amsterdam for six hours.
Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Tom Schroeder to chat about his film THE BEAR IN THE SHOWER during DCIFF 2024. THE BEAR IN THE SHOWER won Best Animated Short Film at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://www.einausanimation.com/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
A lonely hospital employee trying to reclaim control over his life discovers the forbidden "Golden Shopping Arcade" and embarks on a path that surpasses his darkest expectations.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmakers Francesco Ricci Lotteringi and Neri Ricci Lotteringi to chat about their film GOLDEN SHOPPING ARCADE during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://www.goldenshoppingarcade.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenshoppingarcade
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skino_ricci/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nericci/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
What seems like a simple assignment for a spy to keep tabs on an Iranian defector becomes a more complicated game of cat and mouse in the streets of Paris.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker John Gray to chat about his film THE THIRD DEFECTOR during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://www.johngrayofficial.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bayrdge
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JThomasGray
Film Courage: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLez8jOvskc-NkjtC1AYlNSTaRo8ITqdd9
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
King Bach is a comedian, actor, and one of the most influential content creators on the Internet. Aside from entertaining through film, television, and social media, Bach started debuted his hilarious style of stand-up comedy in 2010. In 2018, he headlined his first cross country stand up tour and followed it with the Laugh Now Laugh Later Tour in 2022. Named one of the Top Influencers by Forbes and Time Magazine with multiple awards for his comedy, Bach has captured audiences all over the world and continues to be a rising star in the entertainment industry.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker King Bach (Andrew Bachelor) to chat about his web pilot series VASECTOMY during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingbach/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/KingBach
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
The personal sacrifices of two Green Berets in a race against time to save the Afghans who kept them safe during their deployments and whose lives have been completely uprooted since the chaotic withdrawal.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Andrea von Siebenthal to chat about her film MORE THAN BROTHERS during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://morethanbrothersfilm.com/
Website: https://www.1208foundation.org/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/morethanbrothersfilm
Instagram: http://instagram.com/morethanbrothersfilm
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
James’ dull daily routine is disrupted by a strange apparition that begins to haunt him in his waking moments and dreams alike.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Robin Rippmann to chat about his film SPELLBOUND during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/robinrippmann
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrippmann/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Those who do not know the Sahara think that in the desert there is only sand. But here there are children, who play and draw and make movies, and who would like not to have to think about war. In Western Sahara, thousands of Sahrawi refugees live in exile.
Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Emilio Martí to chat about his film LITTLE SAHARA during DCIFF 2024. LITTLE SAHARA won Best International Film at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://emiliomarti.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027269332586
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilio_marti_lopez/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
A young girl learns of her mother’s survival of the Tokyo Firebombing on March 9-10, 1945 through the eyes of her brother’s spirit.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Julia Morizawa to chat about his film DRAGONFLY during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://www.juliamorizawa.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliamorizawa
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/juliamorizawa
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Two friends try to find love during a murder hornet infestation.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Justin Van Voorhis to chat about his film POST INFEST during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Slate-Yourself-Justin-Van-Voorhis/dp/B08NC3XJJM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvanvoorhis88
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
When Rosamund interviews famous DC philanthropist, Jasper, for her blog, she discovers the cost is more than what she bargained for.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Kim Machado to chat about her film COLD during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimlikesthis
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
A Jewish woman takes shelter in the closet of a Polish couple in 1943. A child is soon born and their lives are irrevocably changed.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmaker Michael Masarof to chat about his film THE WOMAN FROM HAMBURG during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: http://www.michaelmasarof.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjmasarof/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Carlton, a man in his 70s suffering from Dementia, is moved from a nursing home in the middle of the night.
Podcast host Erin Devost sat down with filmmakers Dana White and Chris Knoblock to discuss their film INVOLUNTARY during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://www.chrisdanafilms.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.dana.films
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdanafilms/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ChrisDanaFilms
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
In a not too distant future, the youth have decided to get back at the older generations and start hunting them at night. Matthieu, 50 years old, will have to survive the pack that is chasing him.
Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmakersCédric Peyster and Sipan Awanis to chat about their film WOLFPACK during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30695631/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedpstr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skreemer/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
While sailing away on its umbrella boat, the Magic Shoe gets swallowed by the unpredictable tide of Venice!
Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Florian Guillaume to chat about his film NO INK during DCIFF 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florian_jtg/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
After an awkward accident, Sai is guilted into moving back in with his father, forcing them to bridge the chasm left by the death of Sai's mother years prior.
Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Neal Reddy to chat about his film BARELY BREATHING during DCIFF 2024. BARELY BREATHING won Best Narrative Short at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neallovesyou/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_derekevans/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
The daughters of Title IX encounter pervasive gender-based stereotypes and discrimination that persist within the high stakes professional world of surgery - a workplace designed for and and still controlled by men.
Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Sarah Temkin to chat about her film 1001CUTS during DCIFF 2024. 1001CUTS won Best Documentary Short at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://www.1001cuts.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001cuts_film/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/1001cuts
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
A young, meek Black boy is thrust into darkness when a violent revelation from his estranged father sets him on a course of self-discovery, forcing him to confront family, identity, and forgiveness.
Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Patrick Michael to chat about his film BLACK SILK during the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://peacelovedope.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pld_films/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abeautifulgiant/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/abeautifulgiant
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
As he wandered through the bustling streets of New York City, a lone figure's desolation was interrupted by the serenade of a saxophonist's solo. He answered its call and transformed the urban scene into a beautiful street performance... if only for a while.
Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Kelvin Phillips to chat about his film MUSIC FOR A WHILE during DCIFF 2024. MUSIC FOR AWHILE won Best Narrative Short at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://www.bridgingstories.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridgingstories
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingstoriesfilms/
The Hilltop (Howard University) article: https://thehilltoponline.com/2024/03/11/howard-alumnus-presents-an-award-winning-short-film-at-dc-film-festival/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Dive into the vibrant past of '60s, '70s, and '80s America with FEAST YOUR EARS, a captivating documentary on the golden era of progressive FM radio. The film features interviews with musicians, deejays, and fans who talk about how music served as a powerful voice during a time of social, cultural, and political change. The documentary explores WHFS, a station near Washington, DC, which became a cultural epicenter. It's a captivating glimpse into a vibrant past.
Podcast host Erin Devost sits down with filmmaker Jay Schlossberg to chat about his film during DCIFF 2024. FEAST YOUR EARS won Best Documentary Feature at the 2024 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://www.feastyourearsthefilm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feastyourearsWHFS
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WHFS1023DocFilm
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide for over 25 years. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Jane receives a call from a strange clairvoyant who claims to have contacted Jane's deceased mother. In THE SESSION, directed by Andrew Schwarz, is about a young woman being approached by a medium to participate in a session to contact her mother.
Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Andrew to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023.
Show Notes:
IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13597504/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewzschwarz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSessionMovie
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
After 30 years together, Alex suddenly elects to emancipate his clone, Richie, but his closest friends begin to question his true intentions. CLONE, directed by Ryan M. Kennedy, shares his perspective on cloning and details from behind the scenes of making the short, suspenseful film.
Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Ryan to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023.
Check out the BONUS CHILLS & THRILLS Q&A podcast episode at the end to listen to the conversation with horror and suspense filmmakers behind the scenes at the 2023 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18374852/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmk150/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clone_themovie/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
After discovering her boyfriend’s plan to propose, a young girl undergoes a crisis of commitment which attracts the attention of a sinister local cult. RINGWORMS, directed by William Lee, shares some tales from the set of his award-winning short.
Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Will to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023.
Show Notes:
IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21085418/
Website: https://willleefilms.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_willlee_/
Website: https://willleefilms.com/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Two brothers, Gabriel and Daniel, and a fistful of friends face the Chinese mafia and have to end the Three Generations of Revenge. To survive, one of the brothers must learn the Smoke Style secrets, a little-known controversial martial art taught by The Smoke Master and his unique Cannabis fighting style - to stand a chance. The Smoke Master, a Brazilian stoned Kung-Fu movie, comes from directors Andre Sigwalt and Augusto Soares in an adventurous tale of self-determination, humor, and lots of smoke!
Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with the filmmakers to chat about their film during DCIFF 2023. THE SMOKE MASTER won Best International Film at the 2023 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://www.thesmokemaster.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smokemastermovie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smokemastermovie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/smokemaster_mov
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokemaster
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
When Jack, a man with a terminal brain tumor for 25 years, decides to end his life, his family and friends struggle to accept his decision. JACK HAS A PLAN, directed by Bradley Berman, is a story filled with hope, humor, and self-determination as Jack’s best friend documents his three-year quest to die a happy man.
Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Bradley to chat about his film during DCIFF 2023. JACK HAS A PLAN won Best of Fest at the 2023 DC Independent Film Forum.
Show Notes:
Website: https://jackdocumentary.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackdocumentary
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackdocumentary/
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Do you have a humble mind and are searching for meaning? This documentary will make you ache for something better for your own living soul and reminds us that art may be humanity's truest legacy.
DIVINE INSTINCT, directed by James (Jim) Gossard of Goshawk Productions, explores the metaphysical human experience through the art and eyes of sculptor Gary Spinosa. He stepped away from his growing reputation as a sculptor to work seven days a week on his art as a recluse on a farm in Pennsylvania.
Podcast host, Erin Devost, sits down with Jim to discuss his film during DCIFF 2023. This episode also includes the exclusive Q&A session with Jim, Gary and guest John Edwards.
Show Notes:
Website: https://goshawkproductions.com/
About DIVINE INSTINCT: https://goshawkproductions.com/divine-instinct
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goshawkproductions/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslgossard/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesLGossard
About DC Independent Film Forum
We passionately support independent film, the Washington, D.C. community and filmmakers worldwide. Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films, and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation’s capital. We have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
As a competitive festival, all films are Washington DC premieres and many are U.S. and world premieres. Through screenings, seminars, workshops and discussions with the United States Congress, DCIFF gives independent filmmakers opportunities for their voices to be heard in a way no other festival can provide. Join DCIFF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Filmmaker, Kevin Tran discusses how his film, "The Dark End of the Street" went from in-person film festivals to virtual due to COVID-19 and how it got to be available on Amazon Prime.
During the 20th DCIFF, our Tara Jabbari spoke with Award winning director, Philip Noyce and recorded some excerpts from his public talk held at the Australian Embassy.
Our own Tara Jabbari spoke with director Pascui Rivas about his documentary on the most promising professional soccer players today, Ordinary Gods.
Learn more about the documentary here: http://ordinarygodsfilm.com