Get ready for the season 4 finale of the Future of Film podcast as we dive into the world of cinematic storytelling with the brilliant Hadley Hillel. An alumnus from as far back as 2014, Hadley's captivating dark comedies, "Muffins" and "The Talk," have been a consistent highlight in our Roadshow Presentations across the country. These films are more than just movies; they're journeys into curious, offbeat, and uproariously funny worlds, where flawed characters come to life amidst unexpected...

In this episode of The Future of Film, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kai Tomizawa, a talented filmmaker and alumni from 2020. Kai's submission, the hilarious and heartfelt comedy "No Fan of Andy," won Best Comedy in one of the most competitive years for the category. From the moment we watched her film, we were captivated by Kai's remarkable talent and her ability to weave together a compelling story with a perfect balance of humor and emotional depth. Through her film, Kai...

In this episode of The Future of Film, we are honored to have Theo Shakes as our guest. As an alumni from 2019, Theo made a significant impact with his narrative short film "Bygones," receiving multiple nominations for Best Overall Film, Best Direction, Best International Film, and Best Drama. At just 16 years old, Theo displayed a remarkable ability to craft a poignant and heartrending story that delved into themes of fathers and sons, love and loss, and the weight of our past. "Bygones"...

Join us on this exciting episode of The Future of Film as we welcome Eli Berliner, an award-winning filmmaker and master of the art of immersive storytelling. Eli's works, including experimental films like "Swimming in Light" and "Cross Currents", as well as his documentary "Think Like a Filmmaker", have garnered critical acclaim for their ability to take the viewer on a journey that harnesses all the senses and makes the obscure familiar and welcoming.  Join us as we delve into Eli's...

Join us on this exciting episode as we welcome the talented twin brothers, Jasper and Lukas Fletcher, the big winners of Best Overall Film at the 2022 festival. In their debut film, "Rabbit," these talented filmmakers showcase their skills in building an atmosphere rich with mood and meaning, a testament to their natural talent and passion for visual storytelling. Get ready to dive into the ethereal and moody world of "Rabbit" as we discuss the twin's journey as filmmakers and learn about...

Join us for this episode of The Future of Film where we catch up with Christian Arnsparger, a talented filmmaker and animator. Christian was a standout student at James Clemens High School in Madison, AL, winning the award for Best PSA in 2018 for his film "Bunker" which addressed the issue of domestic violence. Since then, he has moved to Los Angeles and continued to hone his skills and has worked on projects such as the Army-Navy Game, Spiderman: No Way Home, and NFL Thursday Night...

Join us for a captivating episode of our podcast as we sit down with Braden Swope and Ethan Hammock, the creative duo behind the comedy film "The World Within Vincent". In 2019, their submission took the film world by storm with its dark comedy and heartwarming tale, winning Best Direction and a $100,000 scholarship to Point Park University. Follow Vincent, a middle-aged man struggling with bullying at his workplace, as he navigates his two worlds - reality and a heightened fantasy....

Join us for episode two of Season Four as we welcome back Brendan Egan and Haley Pine, a dynamic duo from Massachusetts and Rhode Island who have made a name for themselves in the film industry. In 2020, these two talented creators decided to make something of the unprecedented circumstances and harness its potential for provocative and compelling storytelling. Their 2020 submission, “Zoom Dating” has become something of a cult classic and an absurdly astute satire of the teen 2020 experience...

Join us for an exciting episode of our podcast as we welcome back Sachin Dharwadker, a member of our inaugural class in 2013, as our first guest of Season Four. Sachin, a screenwriter and director from Madison, Wisconsin, now based in Los Angeles, is a big reason why our festival, All American, even exists today. His submission in 2013, "In a Special Place", helped solidify our belief in the power of student storytelling and set the bar high for all submissions to follow. Sachin's film won...

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Jane Noury is a model, filmmaker, and actor based out of Sparta, NJ. Noticed at a young age by a modeling agency, Jane quickly became captivated by the process, creativity, technology, fashion and discipline that the industry requires. Jane is equally comfortable in front of the camera, as she is behind it and this unique talent affords her an advantage in collaborating with professionals on a production set. As Jane pursues her ambition of establishing a career in the modeling, acting and...

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Hudson’s gifts as storyteller humbled us. His three films, “Fork, Knife and Chainsaw” (a half horror/half dark comedy), “Death By Handshake” (an introspective pandemic comedy epitomizing and embracing his NYC roots) and “Friday” (a hyper-relevant, teen tour-de-force rich in depth of character, conflict, an immersive range of emotion, attention to delivery, and the elusive x-factor… the ability to marry message and merit and the artistic bridge that helps us all travel to a place of profound...

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There is no end to the praise I have for Morgana’s talents, except to say that what I have witnessed is surely just the beginning, and I should use my words sparingly because no doubt there will be many more opportunities to commend her considerable gifts as she continues to pursue her passion. And what passion it is! Morgana made the most of her All American eligibility, submitting exemplary productions over four consecutive years from 2014 to 2017 while earning consistent award nominations...

We knew that Lance Oppenheim was a gifted storyteller from the moment his first submissions arrived in 2014. His two documentaries that year, “The Dogmatic” and “Quicksand” illuminated a remarkably grounded and resonant cinematic voice - a voice capable of harnessing the inherent emotional weight of his subjects regardless of their topical diversity. Both docs leave considerable scars on the viewer, at times delicately intimate, at others, exposed and invading, but regardless of their tone,...

I’ve gotten to know Monica pretty well over the years, in large part, due to what I now recognize as her incredible passion for all things filmmaking and an unrelenting hustle to make her dreams a reality. During her years of eligibility with All American, I seemed to run into Monica everywhere - conventions in various states around the country, during traveling roadshow presentations that were hours away from her home, and in the plethora of projects she submitted (although behind the...

When William submitted his documentary “Painting the Town: The Street Art of Detroit” in 2018, it was an immediate contender. To quote an interview from the film... “Opportunity exists when you’ve hit the bottom… And optimism brews when there is no other option but to be optimistic.” The first images offered in the Doc confront the viewer with the harsh reality of a fallen American city. A series of stark, snow-covered and vacant homes, businesses and factories set the stage for a story about...