Movies Move Us Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ruggero Romano
The latest insight from the world of independent filmmaking, distribution and social impact.
For more visit www.moviesmoveus.com
Sean Farnel is a film festival strategist, consultant and programmer. Throughout the many years of involvement with Hot Docs, TIFF, NFB, TeleFilm, FilmFreeway and the Documentary Organization of Canada has collected deep knowledge and awareness about the process: tune in to see film festivals the way he does. @movies.move.us @ruggero_romano
Tune in for an insightful conversation with the inspiring documentary filmmaker and journalist Anders Hammer. His Oscar-Nominated documentary “Do Not Split” stands out as a moving, meaningful film that sheds light on the Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong.
In this in-depth interview, Anders takes us through the process of filming on location, shares his past relevant experience as a journalist, and elaborates on much more about the making of “Do Not Split”. @andersshammer @movies.move.us @ruggero_romano @fieldofvision
Creator of Oddworld, Lorne Lanning, joins for a deep, insightful, inspiring conversation about creating worlds for meaningful storytelling. His acclaimed series of video-games in the Oddworld universe have impacted generations and audiences all around the world, shaping imaginary, complex and relatable worlds for global appeal and success.
Dive in and learn from the master himself.
@oddworldinc www.oddworld.com @movies.move.us www.moviesmoveus.com
Curious about the future of film financing? Charismatic James Pratt shines light on decentralized film financing and NFTs for independent filmmakers through the work and platform of forward-looking Mogul Productions. Tune in for a real treat.
James Pratt: @james_pratt7 Mogul Productions: @mogulproductions www.mogulproductions.com
Movies Move Us: @movies.move.us
Ruggero Romano: @ruggero_romano
Talented documentary filmmaker Michael Del Monte premieres his film “His Name is Ray” at Hot Docs, taking the audience through an immersive, cinematic journey in the shoes of Ray, a habitual panhandler located on the outskirts of Toronto. Tune in to find out about his filmmaking process, tips, and philosophy behind his craft.
Michael Del Monte: www.mfilms.ca @michaeldelmonte
Watch His Name is Ray: www.hotdocs.ca
Movies Move Us: www.moviesmoveus.com @movies.move.us Ruggero: @ruggero_romano
From Room Tone The Radio Show to Movies Move Us! Tune in and find ut what this means…
www.moviesmoveus.com @movies.move.us Ruggero: @ruggero_romano
Good Pitch Vancouver is back for a second edition of impact, film-driven social innovation! More about this phenomenal initiative and the work of NPO Story Money Impact in this conversation with Outreach Director Anthony Truong Swan and Film Producer (Crazy 8s Founder) Andrew Williamson: an incredible combo of charismatic, inspiring community leaders!
Education Coordinator at VIVO Media Arts Pietro Sammarco joins for a wonderful hour dedicated to film, community engagement and workshop driven storytelling! Catch 2 Italian noses chit chat about film, life and everything in between!
Natalie Daley, programming director at Art with Impact, joins to advance the conversation about film as a medium to engage with youth on the delicate topic of mental health. An insightful exploration of relevant work with youth through film!
Jeff Chiba Stearns brings passion and experience to the booth, directing/producing animation and documentaries for over 20 years! Hear him share a story that lives in animation, illustrated books, independent documentaries, Emmy nomination and more!
Crazy 8s is approaching! Catch filmmaker Bruna Arbex and Crazy 8s Co-Producer Kent Donguines chat about the highly anticipated gala on February 22nd, along with some stories, tips and insights on this magnificent enterprise!
What a pleasure to celebrate community with with a live on-location broadcast at the Vancity Theatre, interviewing the talents and filmmakers behind the Vancouver Short Film Festival! Dive in for an hour of chit chat with community leaders straight from the opening night of the festival!
Marena Dix, Babak Bina & Ricardo Bonisoli join us to represent the Vancouver Short Film Festival and its best film award recipient “The Seahorse Trainer”!
An eye-opening educational conversation that dives deep in the works of the great film producer and film financier Gabriel Napora, CEO of Electric Panda! This is unmissable for filmmakers who want to get a grasp of the backend work behind film financing, budgeting, pitching and much more. Keep ears open for his stories about pitching to studios, selling intellectual property and working for great return on investment in film!
Eliot speaks truth and beauty through his renowned films for our communities in BC. Depth and laughter in this sparkling conversation underpinned by Eliot’s last film “When the Tide goes Out”, premiering at VIFF 2019. Don’t miss the light of this inspiring filmmaker.
VIFF Programmer Tom Charity and Cultural Director Giulio Recchioni team up for an other exciting year of Italian Cinema at the Italian Film Festival! A vibrant conversation that looks back at the light of 2019 and spirals into 2020 with love for the craft, the community and everything in between!
Nick Wangersky & Shaun Lang join us to represent the Hollywood North Magazine as a point of reference offering insightful reviews and interviews for Canadian film and its community. Meet the Blues Brothers of YVR in a sparkling conversation dedicated to media and its importance for the fluid community of the lower mainland.
Caroline Lee & Shaghayegh Haghdoust representing female voices from the Vancouver film community, ranging from Caroline’s VIFF award winning short “At the bottom of the Sea”, to Shaga’s community engagement through The Cinemateque, and many more YVR stories!
The guests of the most listened episodes are back in one room for conversastions about film, its industry, successes and failures across 2019! Ruggero Romano, Conor Provenzano, Kalani Gacon and Arman Kazemi stir the pot for a juicy, tasteful film stew!
Bright, deep conversations with Ritesh Matlani and Sidartha Murjani, sharing the stories behind the successful shorts "Nana" & "The Interview", screening and winning awards at the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival!
The 6th Vancouver Turkish Film Festival is here! More about its panel, line up and juicy behind the scenes from Nural Sumbultepe!
Creative Bc’s CEO Prem Gill and Vice President Robert Wong join to share the details of the upcoming 800k Roger’s Fund, in addition to exploring the shape of Creative BC’s future and dynamics of tax credit for filmmakers!
Step into the world of magical Kalani Gacon: talented filmmaker and social innovator based in Nepal, where he lives in his own self-built house on the Himalayas!
Crazy 8s is gearing up for the 20th Anniversary event with submission deadline on October 23rd and main event in february! More tips, stories and advice in the episode with Erin Mussolum (Co-Executive Director, Director of Programming, Crazy8s Film Society) and Maxime Beauchamp (Maxime Beauchamp - Director, Writer, Producer - Aimer Films).
The Vancouver first-ever Middle East North African Film Festival is here! Join on October 19th and 20th for colorful evenings to experience globally acclaimed award winning Vancouver premieres , food, art and all for free!
Seasoned film director/producer Charles Wilkinson shares his passion, experience and philosophy behind his inspiring career in directing TV, narratives and documentaries. His latest, “Haida Modern”, sells out at VIFF with a fresh premiere dedicated to indigenous activist Robert Davidson.
Vibrant conversations with filmmaker Sandra Ignani and Canadian Documentary VIFF Programmer Milena Salazar, sharing the story behind Highway to Heaven: a mosaic in one mile.
Director John Bolton and NFB publicist Katja De Bock join to present the new wonderful NFB film “That Higher Level”, exploring what makes the National Youth Orchestra so special!
Sebastian Ortiz Wilkins & Bernardo Covarrubias Villarreal are here: the Mexican Duo join for a sparkling chat about the the indie film hustle, making films for NASA and much more!
Legendary Sheldon Larry joins the show to share the story of his incredible career, teaching film at USC with over 50 directing credits in Film and Television!
Lynne Lee, Regina Leung and Milton Ng join for a deep chat about culture, diversity and its celebration at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival!
Dizzy keeps it alive with charisma and passion, exploring the world of music videos and content creation in Vancouver: find out why charisma doesn’t come for free!
Vancouver is saturated with film on the second week of August: Vancouver Chinese Film Festival, Vancouver International Youth Film Festival and more with Christine Song and Paul Armstrong!
Conor Provenzano’s upcoming feature film delves into the nature and value of attention, dipping carefully crafted interviews into visual poetry: what a tasteful mix.
BOLDLY brings to life some incredible YVR content, we dive into the process with talented director/cinematographer Farhad Ghaderi and bright producer Shelby Manton!
A vibrant conversation with filmmaker/head programmer of Vancouver Sort Film Festival Javier Badillo, and charismatic actor/writer Shayan Bayat!
Brandon and Paul share the stories, programs and initiatives of the awaited Vancouver International Youth Film Festival & Vancouver Chinese Film Festival!
Chelsea Goodman brings a smile to the show sharing her story in making her award winning film “Epic Quest”, standing up for the Fantasy genre in the film industry!
Rene Rebora and Birnie McIntosh share their stories in living and establishing the acting life in YVR!
Documentary filmmaker Krista Loughton joins to chat about the making of her documentary “Us&Them”, and her new upcoming projects!
Ingo shares some great news for the Indie Film Community in Vancouver, unveiling what Trembling Void has been cooking to support the local indie film scene!
Gritzmore conquers the episode with David Greene and Justin Moore, challenging modern distribution and content creation!
The director and producer of the highly anticipated Wrestling documentary “350 Days” are here to chat about the evolution of documentary filmmaking and distribution in the ever changing film landscape!
Talking indigenous content creation with the sparkling team from Circle of Eagles Lodge Society!
Bright and charismatic Megan Lau from STORYHIVE joins the show to chat about healthy representation in film and upcoming opportunities for emerging filmmakers!
Swiss Army Knife of the film industry Cheryl Uphill joins the show to chat about her multifaceted career that ranges from production manager, to teacher, actress and International Certified Yoga Therapist!
Cinema Spectacular to amplify the voices of Indipendent Canadian Cinema, more about it from Festival Director Laurel Brown and Filmmaker Rheanna Toy!
The bright and charismatic twins from “A Series of Unfortunate Events” saturate the show with passion, excitement and joy!
Luvia Petersen, Harold Greenberg Fund, tattoo shop, acting, witch-craft documentaries… they all go together so well!
Crazy 8s Gala event is approaching, more about it and its role in the film industry from executive director Erin Mussolum and filmmaker Steven Kammerer, director of “Ada”!
Tom Charity, programmer of the Vancouver International Film Festival, shares with us the beauties and challenges of being a programmer in 2019 Canada.
James Kingstone wraps the second season of Room Tone The Radio Show taking us trough the power of VR, Hammer & Tong, the East Van Showcase and unpleasant some surprises on set!
An insightful and colourful chat with Director/Instructor Nicholas Humphries, who tells us more about his career, film adventures and love for the craft!
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival is approaching: Lynne Lee and Regina Leund tell us more about it!
Kris’s charisma colors the booth as we explore te challenges of being an Actor/Producer.
Aly and Zlatina explore the meaning and importance of women in film, as we chat about the Vancouver Short Film Festival, Studio Niche and much more!
Insightful chat with Ali and Arman as the Victoria Short Film Festival prepares for its first annual event!
Christina and Brandon's stories blend in a vibrant back and forth about the LGBTQ+ community and its presence in the film industry!
Craig Takeuchi, Film Reporter from The Georgia Straight, explores the importance of diversity and its representation in the current film industry.
The charismatic Bruno Trivelli shares his experience and adventures as an indipendent filmmaker, founder of "Death 13" and active member of the Rio Theatre’s vibrant community!
Two young sparkling minds color the beginning of the week while sharing how their saturated stream of events will shape our summer!
David Vaisbord from DocBC and Lesley Birchard from BC Docs light a bonfire that warms all documentary filmmakers!
The Fantasy Network: the revolutionary platform that shifts content creation for storytellers
"To be awake. To be passionately inspired. To evolve. To never feel alone. To never lose our childish wonder. Art offers us all these treasures. And Star Wars. Art offers us Star Wars." by Paul Jensen
We head-dive into the mind of multi-layered storyteller Chris Hind, while the soundtrack of Alien leads the way!
From the Board of Directors of the Whistler Film Festival Society, Suzanne takes us through the supportive dynamics that the film community is currently up to!
John's experience and wisdom reaches through the microphone while exploring and questioning the nature of Art!
We unravel the mysteries behind the Indipendent Feature Length Movie "Cadence" as Eyes Wide Shut's music carves its way through the episode!
As the Day of the Death in Mexico approaches, we warm up to its vibes with Director and Producer of celebratory project "La Catrina"!
Animated Rowan Jang takes us through his journey as an actor, producer and story-lover!
Crazy 8s Event, Theatre and Film smashed all together with 2001 A Space Odyssey's soundtrack!
Sparkling chat around Foolishness and Love with the Key Creatives of "Where's Violet?"!
Sparkling chat around Indie communities and the future of storytelling with director Villiam Chahal!