Behind The Lens
432 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin noted film critic debbie lynn elias and a line-up of talented co-hosts and informed guests each week as she goes BEHIND THE LENS and below the line with in-depth looks at films and filmmaking with the movers and shakers and up and comers of the industry, along with movie reviews, interviews, box office round-ups, awards, festival coverage, specialty segments like Tech Talk, Legalese and Classic Corner, and more every Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET - only on Adrenaline Radio!
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BEHIND THE LENS #432: Featuring Richard Ryan
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBA mix-and-match episode of BEHIND THE LENS this week as w/d/e/actor RICHARD RYAN joins us talking about ART OF DECEPTION. Plus, my exclusive interview with director THEA SHARROCK discussing the wickedly delicious WICKED LITTLE LETTERS. First up is my prerecorded exclusive interview with director THEA SHARROCK go in-depth on one of the most hilarious films you will see all year – WICKED LITTLE LETTERS. I laughed so hard that I had to watch the film twice to hear all of the dialogue. Boasti...
BEHIND THE LENS #431: Featuring Diane Foster and Allison Lobel
March 25, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBThe Easterpalooza continues this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we are joined by DIANE FOSTER & ALLISON LOBEL talking about the comedy horror spectacular EASTER BLOODY EASTER, plus our exclusive interview with PHIL ALLOCCO discussing his new crime thriller 5LBS OF PRESSURE. If you missed the live show you definitely want to catch up now and take a listen as the show kicks off with my exclusive Interview with writer/director PHIL ALLOCCO. It's been six or so years since Phil was on the show with...
BEHIND THE LENS #430: Featuring Kelly Grant
March 18, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBA wonderful fun-filled show this week on BEHIND THE LENS as I get to celebrate the remarkable work of two very talented longtime friends, writer/director DAVE BOYLE and actor/producer KELLY GRANT. First up is my prerecorded exclusive interview with writer/director Dave Boyle going in-depth discussing his smash hit Netflix series HOUSE OF NINJAS! Known best for his films, diving into an eight-episode series – shot in Japan and in Japanese – is new territory for Dave and he more than delivers....
BEHIND THE LENS #429: Featuring Mark Bristol and James Hames
March 11, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBWith everyone still in the hazy afterglow of Oscar, I opted to prerecord this episode of BEHIND THE LENS with two brand new exclusive interviews for you with MARK BRISTOL talking ACCIDENTAL TEXAN and JAMES HAWES talking the powerful ONE LIFE. Fresh off the Kenergy of last nights 96th Academy Awards, I'm taking a look at some of the highs ("I'm Just Ken") and the lows (the In Memoriam segment) of the broadcast. And then we look ahead with some films that are part of the Oscars 2025 pack. Fir...
BEHIND THE LENS #428: Featuring Jeff Knite
March 04, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIt's another taut and tense episode of BEHIND THE LENS as writer/director/actor JEFF KNITE joins us live discussing his latest entry in the horror realm – THE OMICRON KILLER. Plus, you'll hear my exclusive interview with the incredible BARRY PEPPER talking about his latest film BRING HIM TO ME and more! Long on my bucket list of talent to interview is BARRY PEPPER and after many decades we finally get to chat and about a film that truly speaks to what Barry brings to the table with every fil...
BEHIND THE LENS #427: Featuring Sebastian Drouin
February 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBYou're in for some chills and thrills in this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome SEBASTIEN DROUIN direct from Paris, plus our exclusive interview with the fabulous NELMS brothers – ESHOM and IAN. Both films are at the top of my "Must See" viewing list thus far for 2024! Kicking off this episode of #BTLRadioShow is another exclusive interview with two of my favorite filmmakers ESHOM NELMS and IAN NELMS. I fell in love with their hard-hitting, action-packed filmmaking and storytelling w...
BEHIND THE LENS #426: Featuring Michael Lukk Litwak
February 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBIf you missed this episode of BEHIND THE LENS live, catch up now as it's a fun-filled upbeat rom-commish show that's just out of this world with everything from Willie Nelson to a multi-year galactic romance. First up is my exclusive interview with the delightful and engaging writer/director EVA HASSMANN who makes her feature film directorial debut with WILLIE AND ME, a film that not only boasts Willie Nelson among its cast, but one that is written specifically around his songs. Plus, Eva t...
BEHIND THE LENS #425: Featuring Mike Taylor
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBCatch up now with this exciting episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to MIKE TAYLOR and his new film THERE IS A MONSTER, plus our exclusive interview with ROXINE HELBERG talking COLD COPY. First up, take a listen to my exclusive interview with writer/director ROXINE HELBERG talking about her feature directorial debut, the powerful and fascinating, COLD COPY. And then get ready as writer/director MIKE TAYLOR joins us live discussing his new film, THERE IS A MONSTER. http://eliasentertainmentne...
BEHIND THE LENS #424: Featuring Joe Maggio
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIt's all about tension and drama on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to writer/director JOE MAGGIO talking about his new film BLISS while director GABRIELA COWPERTHWAITE talks I.S.S. First up take a listen to my exclusive interview with GABRIELA COWPERTHWAITE discussing her new nail-biting narrative feature I.S.S. And then JOE MAGGIO joins us live fresh off the Slamdance world premiere of his new film BLISS! http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #423: Featuring Andrew Baird
January 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 41 MBCatch up now and take a listen to this week's episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome director ANDREW Baird talking about his new film SUNRISE. Plus, my exclusive interview with director RENNY HARLIN discussing his latest, THE BRICKLAYER. First up, listen as director RENNY HARLIN talks about THE BRICKLAYER, an honest-to-goodness old school action spy thriller starring Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrov, and Tim Blake Nelson. Breaking down the film and its various elements, we dive into the cinemato...
BEHIND THE LENS #422: Featuring Tom Schulman
January 08, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB#BTLRadioShow kicks off YEAR TEN with a very special guest – Academy Award winner TOM SCHULMAN who joins us live discussing his new film which he wrote and directed, the pot-boiling DOUBLE DOWN SOUTH. Plus, you'll hear my exclusive interview with writer/director BILL OLIVER talking about his emotionally powerful film OUR SON. First up, take a listen as writer/director BILL OLIVER talks about OUR SON; an emotional, very human, powerhouse starring Luke Evans and Billy Porter in a gut-punching ...
BEHIND THE LENS #421: Featuring Frank Meyer
December 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBA very special BEHIND THE LENS this week as my pal, the incomparable musician/director/author/producer FRANK MEYER joins us LIVE in studio as we say goodbye to 2023 and wrap up Nine Years of BTL with 90-minutes of hijinks and hilarity! With FRANK MEYER in the house, fun is the watchword of the day and what a fun show this is as we hear three original Christmas songs written by Frank and performed by him acoustically live in-studio (and what an eclectic group of songs it is!). And we talk mu...
BEHIND THE LENS #420: Featuring Tylor Norwood and Justin Best
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 38 MBIt's a mix and match on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome filmmakers TYLOR NORWOOD talking FIRELINE and JUSTIN BEST talking about SHERYL, plus our exclusive interview with director REGINALD HUDLIN talking CANDY CANE LANE. Thanks to having to juggle some "missing" talent while live on-air, you get the added bonus of our prerecorded exclusive interview with director REGINALD HUDLIN talking about CANDY CANE LANE to kick off the show and put us in a holiday mood. Then filmmaker TYLO...
BEHIND THE LENS #419: Featuring Sean McEwen and Lila Schmitz
December 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBThis week BEHIND THE LENS welcomes SEAN McEWEN to talk about his new narrative feature film AMERICAN OUTLAWS while LILA SCHMITZ joins us to discuss her Irish music documentary THE JOB OF SONGS. First up, writer/director SEAN McEWEN joins us at the top of the show to talk about his latest feature, AMERICAN OUTLAWS, based on the true story of the Dougherty siblings and their cross-country crime spree as they embark on a journey in search of home, safety, happiness, and freedom south of the bor...
BEHIND THE LENS #418: Featuring Jason Winer and Alberto Belli
November 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBHO, HO, HO! The holiday season is upon us and what better way to kick it off on BEHIND THE LENS than talking all things Santa and Christmas with JASON WINER and THE SANTA CLAUSES Season 2, and ALBERTO BELLI and THE NAUGHTY NINE! You loved the films. You loved Season 1 of THE SANTA CLAUSES, and now we've got Season 2! And what a season it is as we follow the ongoing adventures of Scott Calvin and his family who have returned to the North Pole after Scott's ridiculous idea of retirement as Sa...
BEHIND THE LENS #417: Featuring Aaron Mutagh and Nick Pezzillo
November 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBAfter much live on-air jiggering and juggling due to studio technical issues, BEHIND THE LENS came together with our wonderful guests AARON MURTAGH talking about his short film MAN BABY and editor NICK PEZZOLLI discussing his two new films BUTCHER'S CROSSING and YOUR LUCKY DAY. And because of the studio technical issues, you also get my exclusive interview with director NEIL BURGER talking about his latest, THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER. We kick off the show with my exclusive interview with dir...
BEHIND THE LENS #416: Featuring Matt Hutchinson
November 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBIt's a fun-filled, interesting, and enlightening episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to composer MATT HUTCHINSON talking about his new film YOUR LUCKY DAY while writer/director GERALD BRUNSKILL talks about his wild and wacky out-of-this-world gem ADVENTURES OF THE NAKED UMBRELLA MAN! First up, MATT HUTCHINSON joins us live discussing his new film, YOUR LUCKY DAY. Always a treat for me to speak with a composer and dive into composition, instrumentation, themes, motifs, moods, and more, and with...
BEHIND THE LENS #415: Featuring Frank Meyer
October 30, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBTricks, treats, mischief, and the multi-hyphenate and multi-talented filmmaker, musician, singer, author FRANK MEYER. What more could one want for an episode of BEHIND THE LENS, especially on All Hallow's Eve! That's right folks. FRANK MEYER is back in-studio for another fun-filled extended #BTLRadioShow talking about his latest documentary FREESTYLE 101: HIP-HOP HISTORY and a few other upcoming projects. FREESTYLE 101: HIP-HOP HISTORY is a love letter to hip-hop. An eye-opening and ent...
BEHIND THE LENS #414: Featuring Jennifer Cram, Kevin Good and Jenna ST. John
October 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBComedy ensues on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our very special guests as Writer/Director JENNIFER CRAM discusses her laugh-out-loud funny feature directorial debut SICK GIRL, while that dynamic duo KEVIN GOOD and JENNA ST. JOHN join us once again, this time discussing their long awaited riotous and sexy comedy series SEXPECTATIONS! First up, take a listen to my fellow Philadelphian writer/director JENNIFER CRAM as we talk about her feature directorial SICK GIRL starring Nina Dob...
BEHIND THE LENS #413: Featuring Jeremy Pion-Berlin
October 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBA jam-packed and eclectic show on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as director MARC MARRIOTT talks about his new feature, the delightful fish-out-of-water tale, TOKYO COWBOY. Then we shift gears and get serious talking with writer/director JEREMY PION-BERLIN about his new documentary FAILURE TO PROTECT which takes a look at three families whose children have been taken away from them by CPS and who are now embroiled in the child welfare system and the court system. First up, take a listen as...
BEHIND THE LENS #412: Featuring Kyle William Roberts
October 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 38 MBOn this episode of BEHIND THE LENS we take a look at two films that speak to redemption, finding one's self, hope, faith, and inspiration and hear from two passionate and talented filmmakers as NADINE CROCKER talks about DESPERATION ROAD while KYLE WILLIAM ROBERTS discusses WHAT RHYMES WITH REASON. First up is my prerecorded exclusive interview with director NADINE CROCKER talking about her new film DESPERATION ROAD. A story of redemption, DESPERATION ROAD is a Southern noir thriller written...
BEHIND THE LENS #411: Featuring Andy Palmer and Tracy Droz Tragos
October 02, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBIt's an enlightening, educational, and entertaining show this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to director ANDY PALMER and his new film THE RE-EDUCATION OF MOLLY SINGER, and documentarian TRACY DROZ TRAGOS and her new film PLAN C! Take a listen as we kick off the show with director ANDY PALMER who is with us live chatting about his new comedy THE RE-EDUCATION OF MOLLY SINGER! Sweet, funny, filled with some raucous collegiate hijinks, loaded with charm and terrific performances, Andy and I hit ...
BEHIND THE LENS #410: Featuring Scott Waugh and Robert Rodriguez
September 25, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 60.3 MBThis week's BEHIND THE LENS is all about action and fun thanks to our exclusive interviews with directors SCOTT WAUGH and ROBERT RODRIGUEZ as we take a look at the latest additions to two beloved franchises – EXPEND4BLES and SPY KIDS ARMAGEDDON! First up, take a listen to my exclusive interview with director SCOTT WAUGH talking all things EXPEND4BLES! A lot of talking about the action, martial arts, stunt work, and explosions…lots of explosions… not to mention the fun of the franchise and th...
BEHIND THE LENS #409: Featuring Bryan Ruby and Robert Mann
September 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBWe're jumping into Fall with this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to two very special guests – BRYAN RUBY and ROBERT MANN – talking about some of my favorite things, baseball, music, and a new horror movie just in time for Halloween! Batting first this week is professional ballplayer turned country singer/songwriter, BRYAN RUBY talking about his new single "Centerfield", his music career, baseball, his personal trajectory as the first professional baseball player to come out as gay in 2021...
BEHIND THE LENS #408: Featuring Grant Armstrong, Thomas Guard and Charles Guard
September 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThe joys of live broadcasting played out on BEHIND THE LENS this week as we had to shift gears and deviate from our planned show celebrating South African filmmaking with live guests out of TIFF and "go global" with some exclusive prerecorded interviews with production designer GRANT ARMSTRONG talking MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 and filmmaking brothers THOMAS & CHARLES GUARD talking DEAD SHOT. Shot on location, Grant Armstrong did extensive location scouting for MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 on ...
BEHIND THE LENS #407: Featuring Michael Bafrao and Michael Mitton
August 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIt's a "high stakes" episode of BTL Radio Show thanks to filmmakers MICHEAL BAFARO and MICHAEL MITTON (aka THE MICHAELS) talking their new horror film DON'T LOOK AWAY. Plus, my exclusive interview with director NIMROD ANTAL talking RETRIBUTION. First up take a listen to my exclusive interview with director NIMROD ANTAL talking about the high-octane white-knuckler RETRIBUTION starring Liam Neeson. This is classic Neeson and Nimrod takes us along for the ride – literally. An interesting conv...
BEHIND THE LENS #406: Featuring Ray Spivey and Max Gold
August 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBFrom comic books to fairy tales, and both laced with a bit of horror, take a listen to this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we're joined live by writer/director RAY SPIVEY talking about his new film STORAGE LOCKER, as well as writer/director MAX GOLD talking about his latest, BELLE. First up this week, RAY SPIVEY joins us talking about STORAGE LOCKER. What happens when comic books, the supernatural, and witchcraft collide? That's the crux of STORAGE LOCKER when comic book collector Packer Sta...
BEHIND THE LENS #405: Featuring Adam Ray Fair
August 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBMiss BEHIND THE LENS live? Catch up now as it's an episode celebrating the weird and the wonderful on #BTLRadioShow as we take a look at SUMMONING THE SPIRIT with writer/director JON GARCIA and PIGLADY with writer/director/actor ADAM RAY FAIR. First up take a listen to my exclusive interview with writer/director JON GARCIA talking about SUMMONING THE SPIRIT; a fresh and refreshing tale of Big Foot that melds horror, the Big Foot mythology, New Age metaphysical aspects, a dash of the Age of A...
BEHIND THE LENS #404: Featuring Oskar Thor Axelsson and Matthew Lopez
August 07, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 76.9 MBIt's an exciting mix of entertaining films and filmmakers on today's BEHIND THE LENS as we turn our attention to two very different films, both of which I wholeheartedly enjoyed and recommend – OPERATION NAPOLEON and RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE. While both films are adapted from best-selling novels, one filmmaker is a much-lauded veteran Icelandic director while the other makes the leap from the stage as a Tony-winning playwright to the screen with his feature directorial debut. First up, take a...
BEHIND THE LENS #403: Featuring Jamie Bernadette and Craig Stark
July 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBAs it's the last day in July, seems appropriate for BEHIND THE LENS to turn its attention this week to the post-apocalyptic horror film END TIMES, written and directed by JIM TOWNS and starring JAMIE BERNADETTE and CRAIG STARK. Lucky for us that Jim and Jamie were both available to speak with me this past Thursday afternoon about the film. Already long known for his work in the horror realm, JIM TOWNS makes a leap into zombie territory for the first time with END TIMES and does so to great ...
BEHIND THE LENS #402: Featuring Sophia Castuera, Gary Matoso and Cameron Zohoori
July 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we take a look at two films and three directors, each making their feature directorial debut. SOPHIA CASTUERA brings us the "mumblecore" narrative AUGUST AT TWENTY-TWO while GARY MATOSO and CAMERON ZOHOORI take us behind the lines of volunteer firefighting in the United States with ODD HOURS, NO PAY, COOL HAT. First up is SOPHIA CASTUERA talking about her debut narrative feature – AUGUST AT TWENTY-TWO. A wannabe actress fresh out of school trying to make it in t...
BEHIND THE LENS #401: Featuring Jon Lindstrom and Benjamin Pollack
July 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBA fantastic episode of BEHIND THE LENS that's jam-packed with two talented filmmakers, MICHAEL OBLOWITZ and BENJAMIN POLLACK – both who have a music video background – and actor JON LINDSTROM who many of the "General Hospital" fans out there will recognize, as we talk about CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT and WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO JONNY FAITH. Right out of the gate, writer/director MICHAEL OBLOWITZ and actor JON LINDSTROM join us discussing their new film CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT. A well-paced slow-bur...
BEHIND THE LENS #400: Featuring Shila Ommi
June 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBA fun-filled show this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we wrap up the month of June and the first half of 2023 as we take a look at ELEMENTAL with voice actor SHILA OMMI and SHEROES with writer/director JORDAN GERTNER! First up, take a listen to my exclusive interview with writer/director JORDAN GERTNER who makes his feature directorial debut with the kick-ass action film SHEROES. Known best for his producing work, notably the James Franco-Vanessa Hudgens-Selena Gomez wild ride of "Spring Breaker...
BEHIND THE LENS #399: Featuring D.Mitry Gelfand and Graham Streeter
June 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIt's time again for DANCES WITH FILMS film festival now in its 26th year, and as usual, BEHIND THE LENS is celebrating some of the wonderful films and filmmakers you'll see and meet at this year's fest. To get into the spirit of things, this week we are joined by D.MITRY GELFAND talking about his poignant and powerful short HEDGEHOG, while GRAHAM STREETER discusses his latest feature UNFIX. First up is writer/director D.MITRY GELFAND who is no stranger to me thanks to his feature directorial...
BEHIND THE LENS #398: Featuring Edward Savio
June 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBAn eclectic #BTLRadioShow this week as we are joined by EDWARD SAVIO talking his YA novel LEAGUE OF AULD, plus our exclusive interview with filmmaker PAUL COLLETT discussing his new film, THE HAUNTING OF HELL HOLE MINE. How about some chat on action, authors, and audiobooks thanks to author EDWARD SAVIO who joins us live discussing his latest YA novel (now in audiobook form), LEAGUE OF AULD, Book 3 in the "Battle for Forever" series. Listen as Edward dives into the "Battle of Forever" serie...
BEHIND THE LENS #397: Featuring Patricia Chica
June 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIt's some of the best of the best on this week's #BTLRadioShow thanks to writer/director PATRICIA CHICA talking about MONTREAL GIRLS while editor CHAD GALSTER talks YELLOWSTONE! Joining us live and fresh off a screening at Cannes Film Festival and a successful theatrical opening weekend is writer/director/editor PATRICIA CHICA to discuss her award-winning film MONTREAL GIRLS. A wonderful coming-of-age story of 20-somethings in the artistic community of Montreal, with a diverse blend of cultu...
BEHIND THE LENS #396: Featuring Simon Phillips
May 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBWe're getting FUBARed with fun and action this week on #BTLRadioShow thanks to our very special guest, the incomparable and hilarious SIMON PHILLIPS, and his role in the new Netflix action comedy series FUBAR starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in his first television series. And as if Simon and FUBAR aren't enough for you, how about my prerecorded exclusive interview with director RIC ROMAN WAUGH talking about his new film starring Gerard Butler, KANDAHAR! It is always a good time when SIMON PHI...
BEHIND THE LENS #395: Featuring Madison Iseman and Leah Gibson
May 15, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 87.1 MBIt's Ladies Day on this episode of #BTLRadioShow as you hear from two very talented actors – MADISON ISEMAN talking about her new film KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC and LEAH GIBSON who jumps into the action world with MERCY. As I was doing some interviews off-camera when the live show airs, I did a prerecord for you with prerecorded exclusive interviews with these wonderful ladies. First up, take a listen to my prerecorded exclusive interview with the wonderful MADISON ISEMANN. Already known for h...
BEHIND THE LENS #394: Featuring Freddie Stevenson
May 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBA terrific show this week on #BTLRadioShow thanks to our special guest FREDDIE STEVENSON discussing his documentary TRIALS TO TRIUMPH, and our prerecorded exclusive interview with BILL HOLDERMAN & ERIN SIMMS talking BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER. Five years ago BILL HOLDERMAN and ERIN SIMMS were live on #BTLRadioShow to talk about a new feature film they co-wrote which also marked Bill's feature directorial debut. That little film was "Book Club." With big name talent – Fonda, Bergen, Keaton, ...
BEHIND THE LENS #393: Featuring Andy Fickman, Garo Setian and Anahit Setian
May 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBToday on #BTLRadioShow it's a day celebrating some talented and very happy and fun filmmakers and their latest films; ANDY FICKMAN talking ONE TRUE LOVES and GARO SETIAN & ANAHIT SETIAN talking SPACE WARS: QUEST FOR THE DEEPSTAR. Each of the filmmakers you'll hear from in my prerecorded exclusive interviews are brimming with joy and happiness as they talk about their respective films and their craft. And another commonality among them is their attention to detail in the making of their films....
BEHIND THE LENS #392: Featuring Dawn Mikkelson and Chaz Bono
April 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBWe've got a jam-packed #BTLRadioShow for you this week thanks to DAWN MIKKELSON and her latest documentary MINNESOTA MEAN, while CHAZ BONO talks about his new film BURY THE BRIDE, both of whom join us live! First up, documentarian, director/editor DAWN MIKKELSON, is with us talking about her latest doc, MINNESOTA MEAN, a look inside the world of women's roller derby through the eyes of the Minnesota All Stars as they compete to win the Hydra, the top international prize of the sport. While ...
BEHIND THE LENS #391: Featuring Trip Jennings
April 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBCatch up now with this episode of #BTLRadioShow and our guest writer/director/DP/editor TRIP JENNINGS talking about his new documentary ELEMENTAL: REIMAGINE WILDFIRE. Plus, you'll hear our exclusive interview with CASPER VAN DIEN talking about his new film HUNT CLUB. One of the most interesting and educational documentaries you will see this year is ELEMENTAL: REIMAGINE WILDFIRE, especially for those living in the Western United States and fire-prone areas. Bringing us the foremost experts ...
BEHIND THE LENS #390: Featuring Mostafa Keshvari
March 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIt's a colorful and lively edition of #BTLRadioShow thanks to writer/director MOSTAFA KESHVARI who joins us live talking about his new film COLORBLIND. Plus, writer/director TIM BOGART dives into the making of what quickly became one of my fave films of the year, SPINNING GOLD! Joining us live at the top of the show is writer/director MOSTAFA KESHVARI discussing his new film, the exquisite and powerful COLORBLIND. The story of a colorblind mother and son facing racial and social injustices,...
BEHIND THE LENS #389: Featuring Jiabao Li
March 20, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this episode of #BTLRadioShow we take a look at the incredible new VR project ONCE A GLACIER with writer/director JIABAO LI, and then you'll hear our exclusive interview with writer/director PAUL WEITZ talking MOVING ON. Fresh off the world premiere of her amazing animated VR project ONCE A GLACIER at SXSW, writer/director JIABAO LI is with us live talking all things VR and glacial. A fascinating and immersive work that explores the life of a glacier and a young girl whose life journey is...
BEHIND THE LENS #388: Featuring Ryan Lacen
March 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBIt's a post-Oscar week on BEHIND THE LENS as we do a brief recap of this year's events and take a look back at the Oscar-winning AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER with our prerecorded exclusive interview with VFX Supervisor JOE LETTERI. And while we take a look back, we also take a look forward with writer/director RYAN LACEN and his film which is now eligible for consideration for Academy Awards 2024, ALL THE WORLD IS SLEEPING. Although written versions of this first interview have popped up in var...
BEHIND THE LENS #387: Featuring Emilio Palame
March 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWe're getting into the swing of Spring a bit early on this episode of #BTLRadioShow thanks to EMILIO PALAME as he joins us live talking about his new film KNIGHTS OF SWING. And it's "ride 'em cowgirl" as YAYA GOSSELIN talks about her new film HEART OF A CHAMPION. First up is my prerecorded exclusive interview with the wonderful YAYA GOSSELIN. YaYa has long been a favorite actor of mine and it's always a joy to speak with her about any project she's working on. This time it's a film very clos...
BEHIND THE LENS #386: Featuring Ben Epstein
February 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBThis is one fun episode of #BTLRadioShow as writer/director BEN EPSTEIN is back talking about WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE and, the moment I was waiting weeks to share with you, my interview with writer JIMMY WARDEN talking COCAINE BEAR! And if you missed this live show, you definitely want to take a listen now! Get ready because we're talking about what is already one of my fave films of the year – COCAINE BEAR! You've seen the trailer and by now you've heard the screams of laughter and delight from...
BEHIND THE LENS #385: Featuring Jr Rodriguez
February 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBGetting into a Valentine's Day mode and showing some love on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to JR RODRIGUEZ, plus our exclusive interview with EVERETT DOWNING and PATRICK HARPIN. First up, we're talking about the new Netflix animated series MY DAD THE BOUNTY HUNTER in this exclusive interview with the series co-creators/Executive Producers/writers, EVERETT DOWNING and PATRICK HARPIN. I am a huge fan of this new series and you will be, too. And I'm a huge fan of Everett and Patrick wh...
BEHIND THE LENS #384: Featuring Christine Yoo
February 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBAn exciting episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to documentary director/producer CHRISTINE YOO and director NICOLAS HARVARD. First up, take a listen to my exclusive interview with director NICOLAS HARVARD talking about his feature directorial debut – THE LOCKSMITH. Now, Nicolas is no stranger to film and television having long worked as a 1st Assistant Director and 2nd Unit Director on shows like "Yellowstone" and films like "Wind River", "Chappaquiddick", "The Spectacular Now", and "Rudderles...
BEHIND THE LENS #382: Featuring Sean Crampton, Shuujat Saudagar and Ali Fazal
January 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIt's getting dark on this week's episode of Behind the Lens as we delve into the mind and the darkness that lurks within. And we take a look at another Slamdance gem. First up, writer/producer/actor SEAN CRAMPTON joins us live talking about his new film THE STALKING FIELDS, the tale of a group of civilians who run for their freedom when they find themselves caught in the middle of a Black Ops program designed to cure PTSD. Together with his co-writer/co-producer Jordan Wiseley, the duo draw ...