Movies Move Us Podcast

Sean Farnel is a film festival strategist, consultant and programmer. Throughout the many years of involvement with Hot Docs, TIFF, NFB, TeleFilm, FilmFreeway and the Documentary Organization of Canada has collected deep knowledge and awareness about the process: tune in to see film festivals the way he does. @movies.move.us @ruggero_romano

Tune in for an insightful conversation with the inspiring documentary filmmaker and journalist Anders Hammer. His Oscar-Nominated documentary “Do Not Split” stands out as a moving, meaningful film that sheds light on the Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong. In this in-depth interview, Anders takes us through the process of filming on location, shares his past relevant experience as a journalist, and elaborates on much more about the making of “Do Not Split”. @andersshammer @movies.move.us @ruggero_romano @fieldofvision

Creator of Oddworld, Lorne Lanning, joins for a deep, insightful, inspiring conversation about creating worlds for meaningful storytelling. His acclaimed series of video-games in the Oddworld universe have impacted generations and audiences all around the world, shaping imaginary, complex and relatable worlds for global appeal and success. Dive in and learn from the master himself. @oddworldinc www.oddworld.com @movies.move.us www.moviesmoveus.com

Curious about the future of film financing? Charismatic James Pratt shines light on decentralized film financing and NFTs for independent filmmakers through the work and platform of forward-looking Mogul Productions. Tune in for a real treat. James Pratt: @james_pratt7 Mogul Productions: @mogulproductions www.mogulproductions.com Movies Move Us: @movies.move.us Ruggero Romano: @ruggero_romano

Talented documentary filmmaker Michael Del Monte premieres his film “His Name is Ray” at Hot Docs, taking the audience through an immersive, cinematic journey in the shoes of Ray, a habitual panhandler located on the outskirts of Toronto. Tune in to find out about his filmmaking process, tips, and philosophy behind his craft. Michael Del Monte: www.mfilms.ca @michaeldelmonte Watch His Name is Ray: www.hotdocs.ca Movies Move Us: www.moviesmoveus.com @movies.move.us Ruggero: @ruggero_romano

From Room Tone The Radio Show to Movies Move Us! Tune in and find ut what this means… www.moviesmoveus.com @movies.move.us Ruggero: @ruggero_romano

Good Pitch Vancouver is back for a second edition of impact, film-driven social innovation! More about this phenomenal initiative and the work of NPO Story Money Impact in this conversation with Outreach Director Anthony Truong Swan and Film Producer (Crazy 8s Founder) Andrew Williamson: an incredible combo of charismatic, inspiring community leaders!

Education Coordinator at VIVO Media Arts Pietro Sammarco joins for a wonderful hour dedicated to film, community engagement and workshop driven storytelling! Catch 2 Italian noses chit chat about film, life and everything in between!

Natalie Daley, programming director at Art with Impact, joins to advance the conversation about film as a medium to engage with youth on the delicate topic of mental health. An insightful exploration of relevant work with youth through film!

Jeff Chiba Stearns brings passion and experience to the booth, directing/producing animation and documentaries for over 20 years! Hear him share a story that lives in animation, illustrated books, independent documentaries, Emmy nomination and more!

Crazy 8s is approaching! Catch filmmaker Bruna Arbex and Crazy 8s Co-Producer Kent Donguines chat about the highly anticipated gala on February 22nd, along with some stories, tips and insights on this magnificent enterprise!

What a pleasure to celebrate community with with a live on-location broadcast at the Vancity Theatre, interviewing the talents and filmmakers behind the Vancouver Short Film Festival! Dive in for an hour of chit chat with community leaders straight from the opening night of the festival!

Marena Dix, Babak Bina & Ricardo Bonisoli join us to represent the Vancouver Short Film Festival and its best film award recipient “The Seahorse Trainer”!

An eye-opening educational conversation that dives deep in the works of the great film producer and film financier Gabriel Napora, CEO of Electric Panda! This is unmissable for filmmakers who want to get a grasp of the backend work behind film financing, budgeting, pitching and much more. Keep ears open for his stories about pitching to studios, selling intellectual property and working for great return on investment in film!

Eliot speaks truth and beauty through his renowned films for our communities in BC. Depth and laughter in this sparkling conversation underpinned by Eliot’s last film “When the Tide goes Out”, premiering at VIFF 2019. Don’t miss the light of this inspiring filmmaker.

VIFF Programmer Tom Charity and Cultural Director Giulio Recchioni team up for an other exciting year of Italian Cinema at the Italian Film Festival! A vibrant conversation that looks back at the light of 2019 and spirals into 2020 with love for the craft, the community and everything in between!

Nick Wangersky & Shaun Lang join us to represent the Hollywood North Magazine as a point of reference offering insightful reviews and interviews for Canadian film and its community. Meet the Blues Brothers of YVR in a sparkling conversation dedicated to media and its importance for the fluid community of the lower mainland.

Caroline Lee & Shaghayegh Haghdoust representing female voices from the Vancouver film community, ranging from Caroline’s VIFF award winning short “At the bottom of the Sea”, to Shaga’s community engagement through The Cinemateque, and many more YVR stories!

The guests of the most listened episodes are back in one room for conversastions about film, its industry, successes and failures across 2019! Ruggero Romano, Conor Provenzano, Kalani Gacon and Arman Kazemi stir the pot for a juicy, tasteful film stew!

Bright, deep conversations with Ritesh Matlani and Sidartha Murjani, sharing the stories behind the successful shorts "Nana" & "The Interview", screening and winning awards at the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival!