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In this often humorous, comedic, sometimes touching podcast, Stephen Bittrich interviews artists from all disciplines — actors, writers, directors, designers, filmmakers, fine artists, musicians, and storytellers — to find out how they create “story.” Off Off Pod is a podcast for people who NEVER give up on their dreams, and Stephen talks to artists working […]

The William & Mary Global Film Festival takes place annually in February at the Kimball Theatre and brings world cultures to Williamsburg through film. The festival is a four-day event organized around a broad annual theme and featuring screenings of international-, student-, and alumni-produced films, live performances, presentations, guest filmmakers, and receptions. Local audiences of […]

Join actor and director Damon Gameau for a discussion and Q&A about That Sugar Film. The entertaining and informative documentary captures Gameau’s quest to discover the truth about sugar and its effect on our health. His experiment—eating only “healthy” foods that are actually loaded with hidden sugar—reveals some startling truths.

Director Bobcat Goldthwait and political satirist Barry Crimmins discuss Call Me Lucky. The documentary—which tells the story of how Crimmins evolved from a hard-drinking, politically outspoken comic to a social activist and author—is an inspiring and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures.

Two sisters. Two diametrically opposed perceptions of cinema. One movie. Mary is fussy about films, Bridget gives five stars to everything. Each episode, Bridget makes Mary watch a movie that will push her to her limits. Then they argue about it. THAT’S THE CONCEPT NOW DOWNLOAD AND EXPERIENCE IT

Writer/director/producer Brett Morgen talks about his latest film. Cobain: Montage Of Heck is a raw and visceral journey through Kurt Cobain’s life and career with Nirvana through the lens of his home movies, recordings, artwork, photography, and journals. Hosted by Michael Hann at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

James Marsden (X-Men) discusses his latest film, The Best of Me. This epic love story captures the enduring power of our first true love, and the wrenching choices we face when confronted with elusive second chances. Hosted by Craig Stevens at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Join G and The Man Called Perry from www.dailygrindhouse.com as they review the hits and the hidden from the world of grindhouse cinema and beyond. They also swear… a lot.

Tribeca N.O.W. is a newly designed program that recognizes creators of New Online Work. We aim to discover, highlight, and celebrate the next generation of independent-spirited storytellers who choose to create and share in the online space. Storytellers Rob Michael Hugel (I Hate Being Single), Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld (High Maintenance), and Natalia Leite […]

Filmmaker Ryan Piers Williams, actor-producer America Ferrera, actor Jon Paul Phillips, and Producer Kwesi Collisson discuss their film X/Y. The character-driven drama centers on the shifting sexual and romantic relationships among four restless New Yorkers searching for a sense of intimacy and self-identity.

Director David Mackenzie and actor Jack O’Connell discuss their film Starred Up. This tense and unpredictable drama explores the life of a young offender so violent and volatile that he is “starred up” — prematurely moved to an adult prison.

Writer-director Angus MacLachlan and actors Paul Schneider, Melanie Lynskey, and Audrey Scott discuss their film Goodbye To All That. The story follows a recently divorced man who is thrust into the uncharted territory of single fatherhood, and—even more frightening—getting back into the rather unpredictable dating pool.

Filmmaker Wes Anderson, actor Ralph Fiennes, and newcomer Tony Revolori discuss their film “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Set at a famous European hotel between the wars, the film recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.

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Director Joshua Oppenheimer talks at the Apple Store, Kurfürstendamm in Berlin about his critically acclaimed documentary The Act of Killing. This chilling documentary examines a painful part of Indonesia’s history by asking former Indonesian death squad leaders to theatrically re-enact their killings. The Act of Killing won the award for best documentary at the European […]

Director David Lowery discusses his hit film from this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Ain’t Them Bodies Saints tells the story of a young outlaw couple, Ruth (Rooney Mara) and Bob (Casey Affleck), who are apprehended after a shootout in the Texas hills. Although Ruth wounds an officer, Bob takes the blame. But four years later, […]

Forty-nine million people in the U.S.—one in four children— don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Join director Lori Silverbush and Tom Colicchio of Top Chef for a conversation about their new documentary, “A Place at the Table.” The film examines hunger in America through the lens of three people who are struggling […]

IFC Films brings star-studded and award-winning films to viewers.

IFC Films brings star-studded and award-winning films to viewers.

10 Minute Free Preview of THE TASTE OF MONEY

IFC Midnight is our home for international genre cinema, including horror films, sci-fi movies, thrillers and erotic arthouse flicks. If it’s scary, creepy, mysterious, supernatural or even sexy, you’ll find it at IFC Midnight.

IFC Midnight is our home for international genre cinema, including horror films, sci-fi movies, thrillers and erotic arthouse flicks. If it’s scary, creepy, mysterious, supernatural or even sexy, you’ll find it at IFC Midnight.

IFC Films brings star-studded and award-winning films to viewers.

IFC Films brings star-studded and award-winning films to viewers.

Martin Blake (Orlando Bloom) is an ambitious but anxious young doctor, eager to impress his superiors and colleagues: Chief Resident Waylans (Rob Morrow), self-assured fellow intern Dan (Troy Garity) and no-nonsense nurse Theresa (Taraji P. Henson). But things are not going Martin’s way and he can’t seem to shake off his insecurities. When 18-year-old patient […]

Peace, Love & Misunderstanding: Behind the scenes interviews with cast and crew.

Join writer, director, and actor Julie Delpy for a discussion of her new film, 2 Days in New York, the follow-up story to her well-received 2 Days in Paris. We follow Marion (Delpy), now split from Jack and living in New York with their child. Her family decides to visit, and she’s unaware that the […]

Join Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (The Greatest Movie Ever Sold and Super Size Me), actors Jason Bateman (Horrible Bosses), Will Arnett (Up All Night), and producer Ben Silverman for a discussion of Mansome, Spurlock’s new documentary on men’s grooming habits.

When John Fleton, a depressed suburban family man and recently fired realtor, offers to help a stranger, Richie, with his car, John is sucked into a surreal, nightmarish murder spree that forces him to question everything about his life, his mode of behavior, and the very nature of evil…

Original music, poetry, and skits from artists you’ve never heard of.

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Join director James Gunn and as he discusses his new comedy “Super”. The story follows a man (Rainn Wilson) who decides to become a super hero after a series of unfortunate events, including his wife (Liv Tyler) leaving him, literally being touched by the finger of God in a dream, and seeing a morally-preachy superhero […]

Interviews with filmmakers in the Don’t You Have Docs? program.

Colin Firth and Tom Hooper discuss their critically acclaimed film, The King’s Speech, at the Apple Store Regent Street in London. The film charts the personal relationship that developed between England’s reluctant King George VI, plagued by a nervous stammer, and his irreverent Australian speech therapist. Moderated by Edith Bowman.

Media-based storytelling is one of the most powerful forces in our lives, societies, and cultures. Courses in the Film and Digital Media Division are designed to provide students with a broad-based understanding of this field, enabling them to become ethical, articulate, creative, and innovative leaders in media production, media management, and media studies. Baylor’s Film […]

Indie Movie Masters Podcast is a show focusing on the world of indie filmmaking, containing interviews, commentary, and much more regarding the world of independent film.

The official podcast of Grapejuice Pictures Ltd. featuring not only the films but also exclusive features and commentary.

Listen to previews, reviews, and press conferences with the directors of this year’s films at the New York Film Festival. This podcast and its participants are not affiliated with the Film Society of Lincoln Center. [itunes pic] The 47th Annual New York Film Festival September 25 – October 11, 2009 Please stay tuned for complete […]

Do you like documentaries? Tired of trying to find reviews on documentaries or even worse, tired of review from film critics that are tools? If so, come over to I Just Wanna See, my little documentary review podcast.

[itunes pic] Today is Dec. 3rd, 2008 and Sundance will announce most of their line-up to the 2009 film festival. BEFORE YOU SUBMIT goes into the submission process of the typical film festival, and when you should submit. So when should you submit your film to their film festival? What happens when you don’t get […]

Interviews with top scholars in public health, sociology, childhood development and more – created during production of the acclaimed documentary UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? – are now available as edited podcasts. UNNATURAL CAUSES is a series about health, but it’s not about doctors or drugs. Instead, the film crisscrosses the country to […]

Independent film interviews with filmmakers, producers, actors, distributors, film buyers, and industry executives.

Join Fraser and Craig as they discuss weird and wonderful cult movies.