The Film Situation

Alex & Trevor used to host one of my favorite podcasts which was called 'No-Budget Filmmaking'. We discussed everything from the emergence of A.I. in moviemaking, to their past work with the late Larry King on his series 'Larry King Now'. Then of course we talked about some of their favorite movie scenes from AMERICAN PSYCHO, CHILDREN OF MEN, JURRASIC PARK, & REQUIEM FOR A DREAM. Trevor L. Nelson: @TrevorLNelson Alex Darke: https://filmmakingcentral.com/ Hosted by Zef Cota

Hilary Duncanson is an actor known for MR HARRIGAN's PHONE (2022), TALES OF A SCORPIO SINGER, and HOMICIDE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. We talk about filmmaking, working as a background actor, and some of his favorite movies including THE WIZARD OF OZ & 5 EASY PIECES.

Recorded the week following the Academy Awards with Jon Difilippo from Almigos Podcast. Hosted by Zef Cota

Dan Kennedy & Caroline Keene directed a nice heartfelt indie film called MERRY GOOD ENOUGH. It's a comedy about a dysfunctional family whose mom disappears on Christmas Eve, and the lengths one daughter must go to bring her family back together again. At once funny, intense and hopeful, MGE is led by the indelible Raye Levine and Joel Murray, and features a stand-out ensemble cast that includes Susan Gallagher, Comfort Clinton, Sawyer Spielberg, Daniel Desmarais, Neil Casey, Sophie von Haselberg, Margaret Curry, Kevin O. Peterson and Marcia DeBonis. https://www.merrygoodenough.com/ Hosted by Zef Cota

Xochi grew up in the movie business with parents who were well known in the industry. In 1987, she joined the business working with the assistant directors. In 1991, she joined the DGA and has worked on such films as (TERMINATOR 2, DEMOLITION MAN, & LETHAL WEAPON 4) and tv show primarily as a 1st AD. She has a documentary feature in the works called RED DOG & BATES. Throwback episode - first recorded in August of 2020 Hosted by Zef Cota

Filmmaker John Manna joins the podcast for a 2023 recap of the movie industry and to discuss various films that were released last year. Hosted by Zef Cota Produced by Andy Price Post Production by Theodora Harrington

Amos Poe is an American New York City-based director and screenwriter, described by The New York Times as a "pioneering indie filmmaker". Amos Poe is one of the first punk filmmakers and his film The Blank Generation[2] (1976)—co-directed with Ivan Král— is one of the earliest punk films. The film features performances by Richard Hell, Talking Heads, Television, Patti Smith, and Wayne County. Rolling Stone named it number 6 on its list of 25 Greatest Punk Rock Movies of All Time.[3] He is also associated with the birth of No Wave Cinema due to films such as The Foreigner (1978), featuring Eric Mitchell, Debbie Harry, Anya Phillips; and Subway Riders (1981),[4] starring Susan Tyrrell, Robbie Coltrane, and Cookie Mueller.[5] During this time he was also the director of the public-access television cable TV show TV Party hosted by Glenn O'Brien and Chris Stein. Hosted by Zef Cota

Tone Tank is a Brooklyn based actor and street artist that has been featured in such films as JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (2021), THE BIRTHDAY CAKE (2021), and NEWLYWEEDS (2013).

Zef Cota speaks with Dara Naficy of GlobeScreen about the various films that played at 61st annual New York Film Festival.

LA based Director of Photography. Movies and TV including Die Hart 2, Blue Mountain State, Kroll Show, and Ultrasound. www.mrudenberg.com @rudenberg_dp

Born in New Orleans, LA and raised in Bakersfield, CA, Nicholas Maggio now lives in Los Angeles. His directorial debut, MOB LAND (2023) starring John Travolta, Shiloh Fernandez, Ashley Benson, Stephen Dorff, & Kevin Dillon, is a homage to the classic American Neo-Noir genre. We discussed the making of his debut feature film, the DIY nature of making indie movies, hardcore music, and then discussed two of his all time favorites the John Hughs classic THE BREAKFAST CLUB and Andrew Dominik's THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD. Check out MOB LAND released by Lions Gate - streaming now on Digital and On Demand. Also, Available on Blu-ray and DVD. Follow along with Nicholas Maggio at www.nicholasmaggio.com and on INSTAGRAM @nicholasmaggio.

Jessica Sherr is an award-winning Actress/Writer/Producer. Jessica appears on 'Claws' (TNT), 'Cloak and Dagger' (ABC FreeForm) and on 'Blue Bloods'(CBS). Jessica produced and stars in the award-winning series, Scratch This. Jessica's dark comedy short, WICKED IMAGE, screened at Lighthouse Film Festival 2021. Jessica is the actress and writer of the acclaimed one-woman show, 'Bette Davis Aint For Sissies' directed by Drama Desk Award Winning Karen Carpenter. She had her international debut at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was offered a run at St. James Theater in London. https://www.jessicasherr.com/ IG: @jessica_sherr Hosted by Zef Cota

Luke Bryant is a UK based cinematographer who DP'd THE LAST KINGDOM: SEVEN KINGS MUST DIE (2023), THE LAIR (2022), BUDDY GAMES (2019) as well as series such as Dr. Who, Grace, and Ramash. IG: @lukebryantdop website: https://www.lukebryant.co.uk/ Hosted by Zef Cota

Erick Freitas is union location scout and has worked on such films THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, HUSTLERS, and THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY amongst many others. Derick jones comic book artist currently living in Chicago. He's worked for z2, boom! and Idw and has been self publishing his latest batch of books! They teamed up to create a comic book called Urges. On this episode of the Film Situation podcast they joined to discuss comics, movies, the impact of the movie FIGHT CLUB and John Carpenter's THE THING. * Derick Jones @skudsink on instagram and on twitter. Erick Freitas @ecfreits on instagram. Here is a link to support their comic Urges: http://kck.st/3nYgHB8 link to the kickstarter * Hosted by Zef Cota

Acclaimed filmmaker Ondi Timoner and founder of Interloper Films– who’s known for her documentaries 2004’s DIG, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance the year and has been selected by the Museum of Modern Art for their permanent collection – the 2009 film WE LIVE IN PUBLIC which also won the Grand Jury prize at Sundance the year it came out. Also for the films MAPLETHORPE, BRAND: A SECOND COMING, 2022’s LAST FLIGHT HOME and her recent film THE NEW AMERICANS: GAMING A REVOLUTION which premiered at SXSW.

Schuyler (“Sky”) M. Moore is a partner in the corporate entertainment department of Greenberg Glusker LLP, practicing entertainment, corporate, and tax law. Sky has been practicing in the entertainment industry since 1981, represents producers, sales agents, foreign distributors and financiers, and has handled some of the largest financing transactions in Hollywood. He is Chair of Stroock’s Entertainment Practice Group. Sky is the author of 'The Biz', currently in its 5th edition - a popular book on the film industry, and the treatise, Taxation of the Entertainment Industry. He is a mainstay on Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Lawyers” list of the top 100 entertainment lawyers in the country. He is consistently listed as one of the top entertainment lawyers by Variety and was recently recognized in the publication’s annual “Dealmakers Impact Report.” The Daily Journal honored Sky as one of its Top 100 Lawyers in California, and The National Law Journal named him to its list of “Most Influential Lawyers.”

Christina Richardson is an award-winning filmmaker whose storytelling abilities have captivated the hearts of many. Based in NYC by way of Los Angeles, California, Christina got her start as a child actress and eventually began screenwriting, directing, and editing, contributing to projects for major artists, corporations, and large brands. Christina is the Founder of the New York-based not-for-profit organization Bronx Film Initiative, Inc, and is also qualified by the Directors Guild of America as a 1st AD. Hosted by Zef Cota

David Permut is a film producer who's worked on dozens of acclaimed and commercially successful films with over 40 years of experience in the motion picture industry. He's received both Academy and Emmy Award nominations including HACKSAW RIDGE (2016) and FACE/OFF (1997). Hosted by Zef Cota

Jonah Schwartz is a New York based director and cinematographer. He's directed a prolific amount of music videos for hip hop artists in both America and Japan. Jonah also spent many years living in Japan, where he began working with popular brands and artists. Jonah has worked with such artists as Prodigy (Mobb Deep), Freddy Gibbs, A$AP Mob, as well as The Black Keys amongst many more. He was also the cinematographer for the 2015 indie feature film, HONOR UP, directed by Damon Dash. Most recently Jonah directed the short film, THE DARK AGE, which is currently available on streaming platforms worldwide. Hosted by Zef Cota

Tom DiCillo is an American film director, screenwriter known for such films as JOHNNY SUEDE (1991) starring Brad Pitt & Catherine Keener, LIVING IN OBLIVION (1995) with Steve Buscemi also starring Catherine Keener, BOX OF MOONLIGHT (1996) with John Turturro and Sam Rockwell, & DELIRIOUS (2006) starring Steve Buscemi and Michael Pitt. He also made the acclaimed documentary WHEN YOU'RE STRANGE (2009) about The Doors which like several of his other films have premiered at Sundance. Hosted by Zef Cota