Rise above the tedium and join me in the TreeHouse. Sharing the best ideas and writing, MyLinh Shattan has a particular fondness for words, music, and the power of story. “I adore your podcasts; each and every one is a little gem. You never say three words when two will do. Everything you do shows unusual respect and appreciation for your listeners’ time and intelligence.” Buzz, former Managing Editor for News and Public Affairs Programming at WHRB-FM/Harvard Radio Broadcasting
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Veteran Television host Ward W. Bond brings you the in-depth interviews with the top film directors, producers, screenwriters, editors, composers, actors and more. Learn about the art and beauty of filmmaking. Meet award winning film professionals as they tell their side of the creative journey of movie-making. The ”Bond on Cinema” podcast is interviews with filmmakers for filmmakers.
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Conversations about shaping a new story about what's possible today-and living life with resilience, creativity, and purpose. With veteran writer, coach, and performer Dr. Sally Fox.
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Who do you think won? I am back, working with Riverside Studio to share this True Story of Military Life. Thank you for listening, as always.
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Georgie Cowan-Turner's Dystopian Love Story Short THE GENERATORS: The Interview & Film Breakdown
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My guest today is multi-award winning writer/director Georgie Cowan-Turner. She was selected as a BAFTA Connect Member “in recognition of her contribution to the film industry and her promising career ahead”. She has been commissioned by the BBC, Northern Ireland Screen and BFI with her films screening in competition at BAFTA/BIFA qualifying film f…
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Writer/Director/Producer Matthew Hazandras who specializes in narrative filmmaking. His directorial debut 'The Two Gambits' highlights his aptitude for intricate and deep storylines, giving time to build the audience, in a world worth remembering. The Two Gambits is a story of family, redemption and consequences. It’s about how sometimes a dark fat…
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My guest today is actor and author Van Quattro. Known for his roles in Fight Club, The Object, End of Days, The Big Thing, and, most recently, Out of Exile and Agnes. He has done many theater productions, along with several TV guest star appearances on shows like Picket Fences, Millennium, L.A. Doctors, ChicagoHope, and many more. In Dallas, he has…
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Writer/Director Maia Scalia's Powerfully Moving Short Film HIS MOTHER touches on Gun Violence and Mental Health
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My guest today is filmmaker and actress Maia Scalia. Inspired by a true story, Maia Scalia’s directorial debut HIS MOTHER takes the viewer through a gripping and terrifying journey as a mother races to stop her son from doing the unthinkable. This riveting short highlights the complexities of being a mother of a child who commits a violent crime an…
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My guests today are director/actor Derek Magyar, actress Marceline Hugot and actor Dylan McTee, and the very powerful short film RIVER OF GRASS. The short film, RIVER OF GRASS set in the 1970’s Florida Everglades that shares the story of a young veteran suffering from PTSD, who returns home to his drug smuggling family. His efforts to prove himself…
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Director Emily Dhue & Writer/Actress Deana Taheri's Dark Comedy Short Film BILL: Interview & Film Breakdown
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My guests today are Writer/Director Emily Dhue and Writer/Producer/Actress Deana Taheri and their new short film BILL. Emily is one-third of the Space Fish Productions team and focuses her filmmaking on subjects that feel both urgent and honest. Her work has been recognized and screened by Virginia Film Festival, Atlanta Women's Film Festival and C…
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EXCLUSIVE: The Legacy of Award-Winning Television Director Steve Binder in His Own Words (Elvis, Diana Ross, Steve Allen & more)
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The legendary award-winning producer, director, Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee, Steve Binder. Steve has written, produced, and directed dozens of television shows and TV specials. It was his creative and visionary talents that ushered in new ways to entertain television audiences across the globe. Steve Binder was a hidden talent working in t…
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Director Michael Perez-Lindsey & Writer Rhett Lindsey discuss their Phenomenal short film WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN?
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My guests today are Michael Perez-Lindsey and Rhett Lindsey about their new short film WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN. Michael Perez-Lindsey's journey in the film industry began at the young age of 16 with an internship at Raleigh Studios Manhattan Beach (now MBS Studios), where he worked on productions such as THE OC and CSI: MIAMI. After earning his BA in …
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Writer/Director Wendi Tang discusses Her Unique Short Film FISHTANK: Interview & Film Breakdown
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Writer/director Wendi Tang's work focuses on character-driven stories that explore various corners of female narratives. Her short films have been selected by numerous Oscar-qualifying film festivals worldwide, including Flicker's Rhode Island International Film Festival, the Norwegian Short Film Festival, deadCenter Film Festival, HollyShorts, and…
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SCARS UNSEEN: Film Documentary that is Changing the Conversation Around Domestic Violence - The interview
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My guest today is filmmaker Meredith Yinger along with her new documentary film SCARS UNSEEN. This film is a collaborative effort co-created and co-executive produced by Meredith along with cinematographer Natalie Perez and features interviews from survivors Maha Bodhi, Adrienne RoWon and Trish Steele, offering a poignant and empowering narrative t…
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Amy Nicholson film projects often explore the essence of Americana with a humorous eye and a warm respect for her subjects. Amy’s previous documentary, a short titled Pickle, won multiple audience awards, was selected for The New York Times’ Op Docs, and was featured on the Criterion Collection alongside Errol Morris’ Gates of Heaven. Amy has also …
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Writer/director Adam J. Graves is a philosopher-turned-filmmaker, who holds a B.A. in South Asian studies and a Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Religion from the University of Pennsylvania. Adam has lived extensively in India, where he studied Sanskrit at the Ba-nair-as Hindu University, conducted grant-supported research, and volunteered with several y…
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Writer/Director Danielle Baynes: Powerful Short Film THE DOG starring Kate Walsh - Interview and Film Breakdown
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Danielle Baynes, an award-winning actor, writer and director based in Australia. With a passion for performance-driven narratives, Danielle’s work often explores coming-of-age, connection and identity. Danielle was nominated for an Australian Writers’ Guild Award and Australian Directors' Guild Award for her debut short film, COLD HEARTS. Co-writte…
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Writer/director Benjamin Verrall has always been drawn to the power and mystery of the sea - a theme that resonates in his newest short film SHOUTING AT THE SEA. Benjamin has carved out a successful career in the media industry. His journey led him to establish Toffee Hammer, a creative agency and production company that has gained recognition for …
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Andrew Hyatt, the award-winning writer/director of the historical drama and multi-award winner, Paul, Apostle of Christ, starring Jim Caviezel and James Faulkner. Andrew also co-wrote and directed The Blind, the true story of the Robertson family long before their Duck Dynasty fame, which was released in 2023. He has been credited with paving the w…
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Antonina Kerguelén Román, a writer and director originally from Colombia. She is currently the Creative Producer at AG Studios Colombia, where she works in the development and production of original international series and films. Her new short film SALSA! Is set in Colombia, and tells the story of Margarita, a free-spirited woman in search of her …
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Happy Birthday to the United States of America. The Declaration of Independence is comprised of five distinct parts. Hear about them, the language, its length, and how the signatures are categorized.
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"There are some things which men confess with ease, and others with difficulty. No one, for instance, will confess himself a fool or a blockhead . . . " Epictetus. If Epictetus were alive, he may be surprised to learn that I am No One. That No One who played the part of the fool and blockhead and figured you may benefit from my stupidity.…
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On narrative lust and the pleasure of rereading with C.S. Lewis. I’ve recently come across a few passages worthy of rereading, which is also a subject of this letter: a peek into Amor Towles 2024 short story collection, A Table for Two.
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On travel and British Columbia in summer. EATS and FEATS: where to eat and what to do. And how I have changed after this particular trip. *Title is a play on the 1959 film from Alfred Hitchcock: North by Northwest.
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Poetry for Emergencies. On grief. D. Adam Boaz with a poem from his anthology, Voices from the Second Life.
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I gave this speech at New Canaan Town Hall on Memorial Day. I read it here for THL listeners, sharing stories which honor 7 local residents who died during the Vietnam War. Video recording of the speech is available on my site under Events tab.
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Toolbox: On Speechwriting and public speaking. Research and preparation for the town Memorial Day speech. Finding the story and pulling it together... and, doing so as the first woman to speak at this event. The holy trinity of writing. Title quote from John McCrae's poem, In Flanders Fields.
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Let's take a moment for teachers. That teacher, you know the one. Because, I have a confession to make. . . On poetry for emergencies, E. E. Cummings, and J.S. Bach. David Foster Wallace and This is Water.
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On Kansas City, life in the middle, and a meditation on mothers.
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We had not met before though we met in other ways, I suppose. On Vietnam and Operation Frequent Wind. And, honoring three marines.
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Poetry for emergencies. Friends are leaving, selling their houses and moving away. Mary Oliver on things and Lau Tzu on excess.
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I suppose it is the unexpected and the good which sustain us. Learn about a discovery in a second-hand book by Penelope Fitzgerald. In the process meet characters and listen to a cheeky retort from the protagonist.
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Writer/Director Asif Akbar Talks about his New Movie Suspense Thriller BONEYARD with Mel Gibson, 50 Cent and Brian Van Holt
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Ahsif Akbar is a visionary film director who has had the privilege of working with legendary Hollywood talent such as Mel Gibson, Mickey Rourke, Terrence Howard, Sally Kirkland, Michael J-eye White, and many others. His career has been marked by a string of diverse and unique independent films, including his upcoming highly anticipated film, "Boney…
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Actress Savannah Basley plays the powerful vampire Angela on the popular Reginald The Vampire hit series on SyFy Channel. Savannah is inspired by sci-fi tropes and creatures all her life, as a bi-racial actress starring in sci-fi and horror TV, she’s proud to represent women who look like her. From cult classics like Buffy The Vampire Slayer to cul…
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Actor/Lawyer Don Worley talks his new film TIME FOR SUNSET and his TV show POWER OF ATTORNEY
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Don Worley, a seasoned producer and a SAG actor. He was a standup comic for years appearing at comedy clubs and corporate events around the country. He is also one of the top attorneys in the country and the show “Power of Attorney: Don Worley” is based on Don and his firm. Don is the chief "story teller” in charge of the initial writing or the rew…
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Vicki Robin has been breaking ground throughout her career—now she's challenging how we think about aging with her Coming of Aging writings. We talk about the possibilities and paradoxes of aging. She challenged the stories of our times in 1992 with her seminal book written with Joe Dominguez, Your Money or Your Life, a book that challenged our obs…
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The Interview: The Short TRUTH SERUM with Director Vika Evdokimenko & Producer/Casting Timothy Evans
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Our guests today are director Vika Evdokimenko and producer/casting director Timothy Evans. Vika Evdokimenko is a BAFTA-Nominated British filmmaker with Jewish-Ukrainian roots who graduated from Cambridge University and attended the NYU Grad Film program where she was mentored by Rebecca Miller and Spike Lee. Vika is a lecturer at the University of…
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Screen actor Patch Darragh graduated with honors from Juilliard and began his career playing in award-winning plays both on and off-Broadway. He has an extensive list of TV credits, most recently on the award winning HBO series SUCCESSION on which he played Ray Kennedy from Season 2 to Season 4. Patch has had roles on LAW & ORDER: SVU, MR. MERCEDES…
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Short Film DEPRESSION IS A BEAST with Director Courtney Dixon & Actress Jenna Kanell: The Interview & Breakdown
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Writer/director Courtney Dixon and actress/writer and stunt performer Jenna Kanell. Courtney Dixon dreams up scenarios where real people are heroes, filming sensitive topics in imaginative and memorable ways. She spent several years in branded content as a creative producer and led the creative studio for WebMD. Since then, she has collaborated wit…
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The Animated Short Film NATE & JOHN: The Interview and Film Breakdown with Michael Bickel and Todd Feldman
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Writer/producer Michael Bickel and producer Todd Feldman and the animated short film NATE & JOHN. Writer/Producer Michael Bickel's new animated short film, NATE & JOHN is more than just a story—it's a labor of love that has consumed his creative spirit for the past fifteen years. With Nate & John, Michael aims to touch the hearts of audiences world…
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Writer/director Nick Russell and writer/producer Nick Musgrove and their short film FAVOURITES (Australia). It tells the story of two parents who are faced with an impossible decision when their family camping trip turns dire. This genre-busting comedic film has been selected from over 8000 entries for the prestigious Tribeca Festival in New York. …
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Writer/director Dur Jamjoom. She discovered her passion for filmmaking at the age of 11, she found solace in capturing moments with her family and the recognition she received from them and transformed her from the "quiet girl" into a rising filmmaker. Her new short film KUM-KUM is based on a true story. In 2012, she experienced the untimely and tr…
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Writer/director Portia A. Buckley's work focuses on character-driven narratives centered around marginalized, strong-willed, female protagonists. She has been sponsored by the BFI and Kodak. Her previous short BIRTHDAY GIRL won the ‘Kodak Best Shot on Film’ award at Holly Shorts with many more international accolades. Her new short film, CLODAGH is…
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Writers/Directors Julia Aks and Steve Pinder and their Hilarious Short Jane Austen's Period Drama
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Writer/director duo Julia Aks and Steve Pinder and their hilarious short film JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA. The film is set in 18th century England and following its successful world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the whimsical live-action short was selected for the prestigious OSCAR-qualifying Cleveland International Film…
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British Writer/Director Elizabeth Peace discusses her Short Film 'The Golden Boy' - The Interview & Film Breakdown
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Writer and director Elizabeth Peace. She was born and raised in a Nigerian home in East and South-east London, the motivated filmmaker continuously seeks out ways in which to improve, learn and develop from others. She is also an actress. She is energetic and always prepared to go the extra mile. She has performed at a number of venues, including T…
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HOW DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND PROMOTION TODAY? Special Guest CEO/Brand Management Expert Melissa Core
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CEO and co-founder of Dead Horse Branding, Melissa Core. She heads an award-winning PR and Marketing firm in Nashville, Tennessee. As legendary music producer Tony Brown would call her, "The Velvet Glove", a strong punch delivered softly. Melissa Core Caballo is anything but ordinary. Her passion is branding, but she has an extremely broad knowledg…
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Filmmaker Richard Raymond & his Once-In-A-Lifetime 'Souls of Totality' Filmed during a Solar Eclipse
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Richard Raymond is a British filmmaker who developed a love for film from a young age and began making his own short films at the age of 15. In 2015, he made his feature film debut with Desert Dancer, starring Freida Pinto, a biographical drama about the Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festi…
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3X Oscar Winning Filmmaker Mark Jonathan Harris talks about his new book of short stories MISFITS
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3X Oscar winning documentary filmmaker, Mark Jonathan Harris, who has a long resume that also includes an Emmy nomination, nearly half a century as a professor of film, an award-winning author of 10 books, a crime-reporting background that includes a stint as the Associated Press. But for all that he’s accomplished, he is most proud to use his stor…
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Screen Actor Michael Emery has over 70 professional acting credits. For nearly twenty years, Michael has worked steadily in film and television projects, including appearances on Monk, Shameless, Body of Proof opposite Dana Delany, and Blue Bloods portraying a thief who terrorizes a Latino family. He has also appeared in several popular soap operas…
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Chris Miller (CJ) is an entrepreneur, artist, writer, and speaker. He’s a lifelong Spiritual learner who has spent the last 20 years examining the creative process and its relationship to spirituality. He’s the author of the book, The Spiritual Artist and produces a podcast by the same name in which he interviews artists and spiritual thought leade…
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Tony Award Winning Actress/Playwright Tonya Pinkins Talks TV, Film, Tyler Perry and so much more!
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Tonya Pinkins is a Tony Award winning actress/singer who has starred in nine Broadway shows including the original CAROLINE OR CHANGE. She has won or been nominated for nearly every award there is in the American theater. She is a Fulbright Specialist. In addition to being an actress and author, Tonya is a playwright, director and educator. Tonya w…
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