Discover Indie Film

08/08/2024

New Podcast! Welcome back, everyone! Sean Dube and Patrick Quinlan brought their film “Bro Code” to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2023 and won a Programmer’s Prize! Sean and Patrick are a great comedic duo in this script written by Sean. The pair co-produced the film with director Presley Paras, making them a trio of sorts!

Thanks to a few hurdles back in 2023 we did not get to do an interview about “Bro Code” at the festival, making this podcast my first opportunity to hear the story behind this funny, heartfelt short.

You will soon be able to watch Bro Code on the DIF TV series and TVHi. Keep your eyes on these show-notes for its release!

You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/452-sean-dube-and-patrick-quinlan-bro-code/

06/08/2024

New Podcast! This was Hayden Croft’s fourth appearance on this podcast because it represents his fourth film that has screened at either Film Invasion Los Angeles or Sherman Oaks Film Festival. In March 2018, he came by with actor/producer Jay Eftimoski to discuss their film “New Age, Olde English” which screened at SOFF 2016. In July 2021, he came by to discuss “Last Wish” which screened at FILA 2018. In September 2021, he came by to discuss “Four Junkies” which screened at SOFF 2019. And today he came in to discuss… The short film “Tax Time” that screened at FILA 2023 and, almost more importantly, his self-published short story anthology “Kisses from Strangers in the Dark” that he gave me in 2018, and his currently unpublished novel “Sand Ramsey is a Dick” aka “Oh No, NoHo” aka “No Way, NoHo.”

We had a LOT to talk about!

You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at https://discoverindiefilm.com/451-hayden-croft-returns/

19/07/2024

Filmmaker and animator James Siewert has brought several incredible works to and over the years and he is finally bringing another work to the screen. A lot of work has already gone into "Appendectomy" and James' team is now looking to get the film completed. Please look at the Seed & Spark page at https://seedandspark.com/fund/appendectomy

If you have seen "The Past Inside he Present" on the series on Amazon Prime Video or on then you know that James brings an incredibly unique vision to every project. Please support "Appendectomy"!

18/07/2024

New Podcast!This was Fr3deR1cK’s sixth time as a guest on this podcast. He came into L.A. from ATL for a screening of “The Third Country” at Dances With Films. By the way, everyone should check out the series Fr3deR1cK’ produced that is on TVHi, “Hot Girls Getting High.” Catch this smart and hilarious series at https://www.watchtvhi.com/hggh

You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/449-fr3der1ck-jeff-part-6/

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11/07/2024

New Podcast! This week I had Jaime Saginor in the studio with me and it was an absolute blast. Jaime's film "Black Creek Trail" won the programmers prize at the 2022 Sherman Oaks Film Festival and rightfully so. We go over her story of becoming a filmmaker, advice for aspiring filmmakers, and so much more! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it. You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1868152377-discoverfilm-447-jaime-saginor-black-creek-trail.mp3

04/07/2024

New podcast! I had the pleasure of having a whole team with me in the studio today. Their film "Back Home" came to the 2023 Film Invasion LA Festival where it took home the Programmers Award! It's always a pleasure to have multiple people in the studio and I hope you have a blast listening to this one.
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/443-bailey-castle-jeremy-schaye-david-cameli-jules-quaas-back-home/

13/06/2024

New podcast! I had the pleasure of having two stars in the studio with me: Kerri Lee Romeo & Adam Leotta. Their film "Little Deaths" came to the 2023 Sherman Oaks Film Festival where it won two Grand Jury Awards! This episode was absolutely jam-packed and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I chatting with these two.

You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/443-kerri-lee-romeo-adam-leotta/

23/05/2024

New podcast! This one is a departure episode for Discover Indie Film, but everyone should check out Blake Laitner because he is the definition of an indie filmmaker. He wrote to me through Instagram because he is taking his underground indie film “We Need Rent Money” on a tour of the cannabis dispensaries of the USA.
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/442-blake-laitner-we-need-rent-money/

21/05/2024

This was Fr3deR1cK’s fifth time as a guest on this podcast. He came into L.A. from ATL and we hit The Belly Room at The Comedy Store together, talked business, and decided we would have some fun and record another podcast. By the way, everyone should check out the series Fr3deR1cK’ produced that is on TVHi, “Hot Girls Getting High.” Catch this smart and hilarious series at https://www.watchtvhi.com/hggh

You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/441-fr3der1ck-taylor-fr3der1ck-jeff-shoot-the-st-part-5/

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25/04/2024

Tonight! The monthly FILA/SOFF Filmmakers Mixer is at the LOOK Dine-In Cinemas at 8 PM. Come out and meet talented filmmakers who have had work at and or might have work there in the future! For more info visit - https://bit.ly/3vNTRjg

25/04/2024

New podcast! This was a great week on the podcast! I had the pleasure of having Rene Gannon-O'Gara in the studio with me. Rene premiered his film "Donut" to the 2023 Film Invasion LA Festival where it won two Grand Jury Awards! This episode was absolutely jam-packed and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did taping it!
https://discoverindiefilm.com/439-rene-gannon-ogara-donut/

18/04/2024

New podcast! This week I had the amazing Jeremy Hsing on the podcast. Jeremy's film "Fish" was an Audience Award winner at the Film Invasion LA Festival in 2023. One of the most incredible things about Jeremy is just how young he is yet already so successful! Sit back and enjoy Jeremy's story and advice.
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/437-jeremy-hsing-fish/

27/03/2024

Tomorrow Night! The monthly FILA/SOFF Filmmakers Mixer is at the LOOK Dine-In Cinemas at 8 PM. Come out and meet talented filmmakers who have had work at and or might have work there in the future! For more info visit - https://bit.ly/3PCyFDy

21/03/2024

What an amazing time! This week I had Bryerly Long on the podcast. Bryerly’s film “Homologies” won the Audience Award – Best Short Film – Drama and the Programmer’s Prize – Exceptional Filmmaking at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2023. Sit back and enjoy Bryerly’s story and advice.
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/433-christina-birdsall-annie-and-the-scar
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14/03/2024

New podcast! This was a great week on the podcast! I had the pleasure of having Christina Birdsall in the studio with me. Christina took her film "Annie and the Scar" to the 2023 Film Invasion LA where it won the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Award for Best Performer in a Supporting Role – Comedy. This episode was jam-packed and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did taping it!
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/433-christina-birdsall-annie-and-the-scar

07/03/2024

A very special podcast this week! Not one, not two, but THREE guest join me to talk about their exceptional film "I Want to Live on Mars" which took home the Programmer's Prize for Exception Filmmaking at the 2023 Sherman Oaks Film Festival. In this episode we delve into the intricacies of working as a team, the love of film, and so much more. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed talking with these incredible folks!
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/431-mariya-somova-mark-solari-joe-cyrus-i-want-to-live-on-mars/

05/03/2024

New podcast! This week I sat down with the incredible Ramone Menon for his second appearance on the podcast! His incredible film "My Scary Indian Wedding" won the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Short Film AND Outstanding Creativity in Horror. In this podcast, we reconnect, talk about the festival run, and glean some precious advice! You won't want to miss it!
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/430-ramone-menon-my-scary-indian-wedding/

28/02/2024

New podcast! Tatiana Blackington James came out this week for the DIF podcast!
Her film, "Homologies" won the Audience Award for Best Short Film – Drama AND the Programmer’s Prize for Exceptional Filmmaking. This is an episode you certainly do not want to miss as we talk about so many incredible things about her journey and experience!
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/428-tatiana-blackington-james-homologies/

20/02/2024

Welcome back and happy 2024! This week I sat down to talk with the incredible Justin Sirkin! His hilarious short film "Reseda" won the Programmer’s Prize for Exceptional Filmmaking at the 2023 Sherman Oaks Film Festival!
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at https://discoverindiefilm.com/426-justin-sirkin-reseda/

18/01/2024

Tonight! The monthly FILA/SOFF Filmmakers Mixer is at the LOOK Dine-In Cinemas at 8 PM. Come out and meet talented filmmakers who have had work at and or might have work there in the future! For more info visit - https://bit.ly/3vN1CFO

09/01/2024

New podcast! I was joined by the incredible Regina Hofmanova to discuss her beautiful short film "Guest"
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/424-regina-hofmanova-guest/hofmanova

04/12/2023

A new podcast with Todd & Alex Greenlee came out… months ago, but we never shared it on social media! Todd & Alex Greenlee wrapped up a hugely successful festival run for their feature "All Eyes" with a screening at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2022. Todd directs, Alex writes, and together they produce great films! This superb film took home the Grand Jury Award Best Feature Film – Horror. You can tell in this interview that I love this film's mix of indie spirit, action and horror.

You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/409-todd-alex-greenlee-all-eyes/

01/12/2023

A new podcast with Andrew Bourne came out… months ago, but we never shared it on social media! Andrew Bourne brought his short film "Church Camp" to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2022 and took home two awards; Outstanding Short Film – Comedy and Outstanding Director – Comedy. This touching, humorous and above all honest film resonated with everyone who saw it at the festival.

You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/405-andrew-bourne-church-camp/

29/11/2023

A new podcast with Adele Thomas came out… months ago, but we never shared it on social media! Adele Thomas's music video "She" played the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in November 2020 and this beautiful work of art took home the Grand Jury Prize for Best Music Video as well as the award for Outstanding Performance, Individual – Experimental for Kennedy Knopf and Outstanding Cinematography – Experimental for Julie Kim. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as Adele and I did recording it!

You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/399-adele-thomas-she/

29/11/2023

New podcast! This was Fr3deR1cK's fourth time as a guest on this podcast and I nearly named this episode "Fr3deR1cK & Jeff Shoot the S**t, Part 2"... but we do discuss "If Cities Could Dance"... barely. Who knows? Maybe down the road I’ll rename every Fr3deR1cK episode the fun way with a curse word?

You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/423-fr3der1ck-ta…-setting-atlanta/

24/11/2023

Holiday shoppers... Sherman Oaks Film Festival starts Wednesday night! The perfect gift for yourself or your movie buff friends. Use the code "friday" for $5 off the $15 ticket price. Support Indie Film!

Tickets available at https://www.goelevent.com/discoverfilm/e/Search or through the link in the Instagram profile

Virtual Screenings begin December 1 at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/soff2023/

38 films are screening at our state of the art theater from Nov 29 to Dec 3! 24 Virtual Exclusives can be seen at our virtual screenings from Dec 1 to Dec 10!

Ranked in the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals worldwide! According to reviews from real FilmFreeway users, SOFF ranks in the top 1% of more than 12,000 film festivals and creative contests around the world.

24/11/2023

A new podcast with Eva Urrutia came out… months ago, but we never shared it on social media! Writer/director Eva Urrutia brought the brilliant film "Avec Le Temps (With Time)" to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2020 and this incredible film brought home the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film – Drama Best Director, Short Film. I cannot express to you how beautiful I find "Avec Le Temps" to be. I looked forward to this conversation with Eva for a long time. In fact, I'm 100% certain that the first time I saw "Avec Le Temps" I thought to myself, "I need to talk to this filmmaker on the podcast."

You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/395-eva-urrutia-avec-le-temps-with-time/urrutia

22/11/2023

A new podcast with Duane Andersen came out… months ago, but we never shared it on social media! Duane Andersen brought "30 Meetings / 30 Days" to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2022 and this incredible film brought home six, SIX, awards. It would take up just too much space to name them all. Duane has led a long and interesting career in film. It was fantastic to hear his story and get to know him better.

Listen here https://discoverindiefilm.com/393-duane-andersen-30-meetings-30-days/

21/11/2023

New podcast! Matt brought his Horror short film "Spirits" to the 2023 Film Invasion LA festival just this past year where it won the Audience Award for Horror. As soon as I saw the film I knew I had to get him on the podcast. In this episode we talk about his roots in comedy, his love for horror, his life as a filmmaker, and so much more. I hope you love it just as much as I did filming it.
You can listen anywhere podcasts are available or directly on the DIF website at
https://discoverindiefilm.com/421-matt-catanzano-spirits/