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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind the film You Follow Me. - Sam and Bekah are life-long frenemies with the same disease: two invisible mediocre “dudes” who follow them around everywhere they go and make even the simplest tasks nearly impossible. Putting aside their history, Sam and Bekah work together to try to have as normal a life as possible, and maybe, find a cure. How can you understand something that you don't see? A lot of autoimmune diseases are invisible. For me, this invisible condition felt like hiding an invisible “friend” from partners, colleagues, and pretty much everyone who I came in contact with. At any moment my body could decide to act up. I felt very alone, vulnerable, scared and angry. I am one of millions of people around the world dealing with invisible illnesses and autoimmune diseases. Until now, these conditions have not been talked about on television.
Episode 80 You Follow Me Cast & Crew
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind the film Room to Breathe - Newlyweds Mary and Dave, who live in Washington, D.C., confront pandemic parenting and virtual school in their search for household balance. Through verité, Dave intimately captures daily life with two young kids and a growing emotional imbalance. Seeking relief and encouragement, Mary connects with her sister through video messages, unveiling the power of sisterhood. This intimate family portrait is a universal tale of adaptation, and in this moment of collective recovery from years of community disconnection, Room to Breathe is a tool for parents and caregivers to reflect and heal.
Episode 81 Mary Awosika
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind the film The Art Assistant - An art assistant reflects on the highs and lows of working under a world-famous contemporary artist, who also happens to be her vacuum.
Episode 78 Sophie Worm, Frances Li
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind the film What Became of David Burkett? - Memories of an old friend are filled with questions and longing.
Episode 79 Duane Michals
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind the film Soil - A young man tries to grow an oak tree by combining soil, an acorn, and the ashes of his dead father. (Dramedy) Starring JASON TAM & RACHNA KHATAU
Episode 77 Sam Lembeck
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind the film Witness - sharmin is a young girl who, trying to save her father's life, wanders in the difficult dilemma of choosing between fear and conscience.
Episode 76 Aida Tebianian
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join us as we talk to the creatives behind the film Barking Mania - Inspired by a medieval Irish manuscript from 1351, 'The Barking Mania' delves into an intriguing historical phenomenon that has perplexed generations. Once believed to be a collective hysterical disorder, contemporary insights suggest a different origin—a contagious illness akin to whooping cough. As the tale unfolds, viewers are led into a world of uncertainty and speculation, where truth blurs with conjecture. This short film employs a visual style characterized by sharp angles and dissonant imagery. 'The Barking Mania' presents a narrative that defies conventional expectations, as anachronistic graphics collide with a seductive voice-over, creating a jarring yet mesmerizing experience. Crafted entirely on a mobile phone screen, the animation breathes life into the historical account, its unconventional approach reflecting the peculiarity of the story it tells. Produced by Mairéad McClean during Ireland's Decade of Centenaries programme, 'The Barking Mania' emerges as a poignant exploration of belief, hysteria, and the ever-present threat of contagion. As the world grapples with strange beliefs and collective delusions, this film serves as a timely reminder of the enduring power of history to both captivate and confound.
Episode 14 Mairead McClean
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Please join us as we talk to the creatives behind the film When It's Over. - It seems like a break up story it’s not. This is a tour de force between lovers, a matter of life and death, a story that takes you where you'd never expect to go. In the end, does love really conquer all?
Episode 74 Bruno Chiecco, Ladi Emeruwa
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind the film Untangling - As a mom tries to untangle her young daughter’s hair, the world changes around them.
Episode 75 Meredith Vuchnich, Joanne Boland
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind the short film The Ick - After witnessing her boyfriend's mildly embarrassing flub at a dinner party, Lizzie can't help but see the entire relationship in a new light.
Episode 73 Tyler Coon, Liza Noel Rash
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind Call Failed: A phone call between a bride-to-be and her fiancé is cut short while he is driving home and she suspects something terrible may have happened.
Episode 72 Lee Raphael Koppel, Tara Willy
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Join us as we talk to the creative behind Stakes is High: Will Goldin’s life is turned upside down when he leases a car to drive for a rideshare company. He quickly realizes he can’t afford the car and his apartment – think about how much money you could save if you didn’t have to pay rent? The few films set in this world portray drivers are predators, preying on unsuspecting passengers – but our film uncovers another layer, how rideshare companies prey on drivers, making it impossible to survive. It’s a story unfolding right before our eyes, that we barely pay any attention to. A story about trying to get ahead by leasing a car to drive for a rideshare company, and how that one decision can upend your entire life.
Episode 71 Jean Pierre Caner, Rahad Coulter Stevenson
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind Emotional Logical: A young woman learns a lesson upon self-reflection when she realizes she has been unkind to the person she should have treated the best all along.
Episode 70 Vered Rodriguez, Lauren Schaffel
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind Catching the Bus: Being fed up with seeing the elderly as the butt of fart jokes, sex jokes, and taking forever to cross the street jokes in American cinema and television, writing partners Eddie Levi Lee and Rebecca Wackler decided to write their own version of being old in the USA. At the ages of 82 and 73, respectively, they’re more than qualified to explore this topic. The film’s log line, “Being Old in America is Not for the Weak”, sums it up. Their short comedic film takes The Wheelers, our elderly heroes, through an amazing odyssey of mishaps, while they are simply trying to catch the bus. When all is lost and they’ve given up, they meet a phantasmagoric old woman, who makes them laugh, but more importantly, leads them to empowerment.
Episode 69 Rebecca Wackler
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind 13 Attentions: A mother and her son can’t decide about dinner, this leads to a bigger issue.
Episode 68 Gerald Portenart, Julie Amalric
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Join us as we talk to the creative behind Nancy Joy: “Nancy Joy” is a poignant documentary that chronicles the remarkable life of Nancy, a survivor of World War II whose journey of resilience and perseverance unfolds against the backdrop of history. Displaced during the war and separated from her family, Nancy’s story is one of loss, survival, and ultimately, rediscovery. Now, 80 years later, she bravely confronts the shadows of her past, offering viewers a glimpse into the profound impact of war on individual lives.
Episode 67 Franky Dean
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Join us as we talk to the creative behind Moisture: Brazil: In a gray city in the near future, religious sects and rats live on the prowl. It rains non-stop.
Episode 66 Duda Gorter
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind A Shadow's Glow: In a world where light and shadow are personified, a creature of shadow must journey across his dark homeland to return a young spirit of light back to his home. On his journey, he must battle the elements, his own people, and his instincts as a creature of shadow.
Episode 65 Josh Mizrahi, Cole Fourqurean
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Join us we talk to the creatives behind Las Mujeres: “Las Mujeres” premiered on the last day of International Women’s Month to honor revolutionary women around the world who have paved the way and shared their stories. Edited by Nor Kin4life for Nortographyatl.
Episode 64 Nejma Nefertiti
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind The Little Death: Found beaten and heartsick outside of a Virginian motel, Kurt, 19, is taken in by a colorful group of sex workers and becomes captivated by a young prostitute named Rose.
Episode 63 Andrew Cardozo, Ben Barrera
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Join us as we talk to the creative behind It Was Love To Me: A complex, intimate relationship brews between a 15 year old tennis player and the 18 year old prodigy he looks up to.
Episode 62 Raza Rizvi
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind I Called You: Home alone after a night out, Sammy finds signs of an intruder and must convince the Police she is in danger. But should they believe her?
Episode 61 Bernice Pike, Megan Smith
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Join us as we talk to the creative behind Blackbird: I am fascinated by the imposing nature of the city around me. The city is my prison, yet I feel no hostility towards it. It comforts me. I feel a conflicting mix of emotions. I value freedom, yet I voluntarily imprison myself here. Modern life, with its ever increasing connectivity and population, is like being a single cell within a huge creature. I lay down on a clear, moonless night and look up. The sky, so heavy with stars, presses me into the ground below. I look out into an infinite plane which I’m unable to reach and I know my insignificance. In the loss of control I find liberation. Similarly, when I move among innumerable buildings, when I ride the trains with millions of others, I transcend the physical limitations and feel spiritually connected to something much bigger than myself. Insignificant, yet still a part. This is the paradox. So, unlike a bird, who actually understands freedom, we cage ourselves voluntarily.
Episode 60 Robert Wilson
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Join us as we talk to the creatives behind Burbujillo: Baby growing in a womb, since the conception, and how he gets affected by the outside.
Episode 59 Ursula Echeverria, Gregory Kasunich
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