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Two time Oscar winner, Paul Franklin's directorial debut "The Escape" premieres at Tribeca Film Festival   Director Paul Franklin's "The Escape" will receive its world premiere on April 20th at the Tribeca film festival, and stars Julian Sands [A Room with a View, The Killing Fields], Art Malik [True Lies, Sherlock], Olivia Williams [The Sixth Sense, An Education] and Ben Miller [Death in Paradise, Johnny English]. Paul Franklin's career as a filmmaker began as an art school student, working with friends to make short films. Paul is best known for a long-running collaboration with director Christopher Nolan, working on the Dark Knight Trilogy as well as Inception and Interstellar, both of which brought him Academy Awards. Since 2014, Paul has served as Double Negative's Creative Director. Paul is now using his experience of cutting edge filmmaking to tell the stories that are important to him. Paul recently completed his first short film as writer/director, The Escape, starring Julian Sands, Art Malik and Ol

https://indieentertainmentpodcast.com/2017/04/14/finding-oscar-director-ryan-suffern/ Director Ryan Suffern speaks candidly with Monica about his journey into filmmaking and working with legendary Steven Spielberg. Listen to his inspirational story. AWARD WINNING "FINDING OSCAR" UNCOVERS HARROWING MYSTERY OF GUATEMALAN CIVIL WAR AND MASSACRE In October of 1982, amid Guatemala's 30-year civil war, guerillas in the north ambush a convoy of Guatemalan soldiers, making off with roughly 20 rifles. This is seen as a humiliating defeat for the military, and in retaliation, two dozen army commandos — an elite squad known as Kaibiles, many of whom were trained by U.S. forces — dress up as guerilla soldiers and invade the jungle hamlet of Dos Erres. The attack takes place two days after President Reagan endorses Guatemalan general Ríos Montt. The Kaibiles kill everyone in their wake, dumping bodies of over 200 victims, the majority of whom were women and children, into the village well. A search reveals no weapons, in

Joan Kron, veteran journalist, spent the past 25 years as contributing editor-at-large at Allure magazine where she covered the hot topics of cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery. Prior to Allure, she held senior editorial positions at New York Magazine, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Avenue Magazine. Kron is known for her books and numerous articles and commentary on design, beauty and plastic surgery.  And now at the age of 89 years old, she has embarked on a new career as a documentary filmmaker. More than 15 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the US in 2014.  And 90% of them on were done on women. Yet, for those who elect to tinker with Mother Nature, especially for high-profile women, plastic surgery is still a very dark secret.  Funny women, though, are the exception.  From Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers to Roseanne Barr and Kathy Griffin, comedians have been unashamed to talk about their perceived flaws, and the steps taken to remedy them. For these dames, cosmetic surgery i

Katie Cleary, the creator and producer of the award-winning documentary Give Me Shelter (www.give-me-shelter.com), which originally premiered on Netflix in 2015, arrives at Sundance Film Festival with news that pre-production has begun on We Are One. Cleary is again serving as creator and producer of We Are One and will appear in the film. Give Me Shelter, which powerfully and effectively raises awareness on some of the most important animal welfare issues in the world, also shines a much-deserved light on the people who dedicate their lives every day to rescue, rehabilitate or care for these animals while being a voice for the voiceless. Oscar Winner Ric O'Barry, perhaps best known for his work on The Cove, stars in the film along with such other notable animal advocates as Tippi Hedren, Alison Eastwood, Esai Morales, Michael Vartan and Robert Davi. More Give Me Shelter news will be announced in the near future regarding a new deal with another major network. During Sundance Film Festival 2017, Cleary is als

"Icarus" The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Dec 7 2017, 15 films in the Documentary Feature category that will advance in the voting process for the 90th Academy Awards®. One hundred seventy films were originally submitted in the category. Of the 15 films, we are glad to say "Icarus" is one of them. Please listen to the conversation with it's cinematographer Jake Swantko. Featured work of cinematographer Jake Swantko will be found at Sundance 2017′ Film Festival in the documentary 'ICARUS'. JAKE SWANTKO IS AN AMERICAN DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMMAKER BASED IN NEW YORK CITY. HE GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON WITH A B.A. IN JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION. THIS IS HIS SECOND FILM AT SUNDANCE AS DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY. AS A CINEMATOGRAPHER HE HAS WORKED ON A NUMBER OF FILMS, SHOOTING FOR ASSOCIATED PRESS, ESPN, HBO DOCUMENTARY FILMS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TELEVISION, NIKE, PASSION PICTURES, PBS FRONTLINE, AND TIME MAGAZINE. ICARUS filmmaking team used the following equipment.

Beautiful short film by a rising female filmmaker Christine Turner and starring runway icon Bethann Hardison tells the story of young millennial and his ailing grandmother in a moment where they must learn to communicate with each other.  The film strikes a definitive chord as a statement on generational divide and the need for communication and understanding.  The care for our ailing in elders is all too common for many as we experience the transition of the early generations aging out. The film strikes a definitive chord as a statement on generational divide and the need for communication and understanding.  The care for our ailing elders is all too common for many, as we experience the transition of the early generations aging out.  Lead actress Bethann Hardison has been a fashion activist since the 70's and early 80's when she was one of the first Black models to grace the runway and the world's top fashion magazines.  She continues her activism today inspiring young women around the world.  HOLD ON is he

Jimmy Santiago Baca is an award-winning American poet and screenwriter of Chicano descent. ​While serving a five-year sentence in a maximum security prison, he learned to read and began to turn his life around, eventually emerging as a prolific artist of the spoken and written word. ​He is a winner of the prestigious International Award for his memoir, "A Place to Stand," the story of which is now also a documentary by the same title. ​I first came to write poetry as a young man in prison. First came reading (from an anthology stolen from a jail guard):  "It was late when I returned to my cell. Under my blanket I switched on a pen flashlight and opened the thick book at random, scanning the pages. I could hear the jailer making his rounds on the other tiers. The jangle of his keys and the sharp click of his boot heels intensified my solitude. Slowly I enunciated the words… p-o-n-d, ri-pple. It scared me that I had been reduced to this to find comfort. I always had thought reading a waste of time, that nothing

Cullen Hoback, Director, Editor- Cullen Hoback, originally from Los Angeles, has won multiple awards, and his films, Monster Camp (2007) and Terms and Conditions May Apply (2013), have shown in top festivals and theaters around the world. His most recent film Terms and Conditions May Apply, a humorous but chilling documentary about digital privacy, had a significant theatrical release, was picked up by Participants' PIVOT network, and has been viewed by millions. He has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, NPR, Fox, HuffPo Live and others, and has written op-eds for The Guardian and other major media outlets. He is also a Film Independent Fellow. CULLEN HOBACK - WORLD PREMIERE OF HIS FILM 'WHAT LIES UPSTREAM' SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2017' Friday, January 20 - 6:45 PM Ballroom Screening Room @ Treasure Mountain Inn, Park City Utah Monday January 23 - 3:00 PM Ballroom Screening Room @ Treasure Mountain Inn, Park City Utah

Director  Stanley Nelson Stanley Nelson is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, MacArthur "genius" Fellow, and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in August 2014. Nelson is the director of twelve documentary features, including Freedom Riders, The Murder of Emmett Till, and The Black Panthers: The Vanguard of the Revolution. He is also co-founder and Executive Director of Firelight Media, which provides technical support to emerging documentarians. With eight of films having premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and multiple industry awards to his credit, Nelson is acknowledged as one of the premiere documentary filmmakers working today. Stanley returns to the Sundance Film Festival for a 9th time. His new documentary will be at this years Sundance Film Festival 2017' Film: TELL THEM WE ARE RISING explores the story of historically black colleges and universities in America. The film is a definitive examination of

Sundance Film Festival 2017' premieres TELL THEM WE ARE RISING: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities explores the story of historically black colleges and universities in America. The film is a definitive examination of the essential role the nation's HBCUs have played in the ascent of African Americans and their families. RISING comes at a critical time given the presidential election and the uncertainty around funding for higher education in the current political climate. Cyndee Readdean is one of the producers and she shares her thoughts regarding the documentary and the upcoming visit to the festival.

Indie Entertainment Podcast speaks to Marti Hines who is one of the founders of an exciting and overdue business that caters to the film festival attendees. As industry professionals, Marti Hines and Lola Woods designed 3 exciting excursions to Sundance, Tribeca and Cannes for the 2017 festival season. "WanderLuxxe is a luxury experience brand. We're exclusive, we're dexterous, we're know-how. We curate excursions for travelers who are interested in new adventures, in search of a complete package to enjoy the escape that they seek.  We created WanderLuxxe in response to a market of wanderers who were in search of an experience that was outside of their reach". "WanderLuxxe was born almost the moment we returned from our first project at the Cannes Film Festival. Over lunch with a couple of glamorous, well-travelled friends, they lamented that although they'd love, love, love to go--and they could certainly afford to get themselves to the seaside resort--they had no idea how to place themselves in the center o

Peter Huang Peter speaks to Indie Entertainment Podcast show about his new film (5 Films About Technology) that will be screening at the Sundance Film Festival 2017' Peter is an award-winning director and screenwriter based in Toronto, Ontario. A former creative executive, he has had work appear on many best-of lists and has received numerous awards and nominations, including from the JUNO Awards, MuchMusic Video Awards, MTVU Woodies, and UK MVAs, as well as the Young Director Award in the Cannes Film Festival. In 2015, Peter was featured in the Toronto International Film Festival's Emerging Directors Showcase.

A year in review. The ending of 2016' has given us more surprises as we lose more iconic cultural talent. The loss of Carrie Fisher followed by her mother Debbie Reynolds within a day was more than we could imagine. We say goodbye to some of our most memorable faces. This episode gives tribute to the mother and daughter that the world came to appreciate and love. We will miss some of our favorite icons and will forever be grateful for the legacy and material they shared with us.

Jeff Bosley is an american actor who is also a veteran of the US Special Forces Green Beret division. He stands at 6'4 and can be intimidating. Through his training in the military and through sports, Jeff uses his experiences in a new unlikely career, that of hollywood actor! Jeff speaks candidly to Indie Entertainment Podcast Show about his childhood and growing up. Please join Indie Entertainment in thanking Jeff for his service and also his time in speaking to us on air. We look forward to seeing Jeff in his new projects in 2017. He will be participating in the 2017 Oscars as an MC in one of their programs. He will also be a special guest at the 2017' Presidential Inauguration . We wish him the best of luck! www.jeffbosley.com

Monica and Sophia continue their brief conversations about Sundance pre festival coverage and film categories.

Monica and Sophia talk about one of Sundance Film Festival categories- The U.S. Dramatic competition. 

Indie Entertainment Podcast show speaks to Director and Producer Olha Onyshko shares with the audience the real intensity and dedication to what women men can do when unified.   In this powerful documentary we see that women of the Ukraine help lead their country to a better way of life, to not live in fear and to be able to take care of themselves and their families be it the brutal winters or the aggression against them from those in authority. In late 2013 a specially trained group of soldiers, who themselves were groomed in combating the most dangerous and ruthless offenders, attacked a peaceful student rally, a rally for the acknowledgment of values of humanism and justice within Europe.   The violence committed against these students (comprised mostly of women) is considered to be the worst to date.  This sparked a country-wide reaction with countless protesters descending upon the capital thus resulting in the birth of the Revolution of Dignity. Women lead the movement that ultimately allowed for tho

Indie Entertainment Podcast Show speaks with acclaimed Swedish director Alexandra-Therese Keining about directing, filming, casting and storytelling from the directors chair. "In GIRLS LOST, fairy tale and imagination are mixed in a realistic depiction of what it's like to grow up today, seen from a girl's perspective. I wanted to examine the limits of self and the body, and show that the phenomena of identity and gender is in perpetual motion, something that is constantly changing and is negotiable. I wanted to portray gender as a fluid notion, not an absolute, and explore ideas about how gender influences how we move through the world and how we are treated by others." Based on the controversial and award winning Swedish novel Pojkarna by Jessica Schiefuerm, GIRLS LOST is story of three best friends - bullied, outcast fourteen-year-old girls - who explore gender identity, love and courage as they navigate the transitional age between childhood and adulthood. The girls find a magic flower that temporarily t

Episode 2 features director Fred Peabody who shares his insights about his new documentary "ALL GOVERNMENTS LIE" is a timely documentary for audiences who are increasingly seeking alternatives to news media owned by large corporations. News events and journalistic trailblazers stretching over many decades are linked together to tell this important story. This film will resonate with audiences in the US and worldwide, as news media ownership increasingly falls into the hands of a few giant corporations. During this year's election coverage, US viewers continue to get daily doses of the ever increasing corporate owned journalism passing as "breaking news." Fred Peabody is a Vancouver-based filmmaker and journalist who has worked as a director and producer for CBC's the fifth estate and ABC's 20/20.