CIFF Speaks

On this episode CIFF Speaks with the Festival's Executive Director Mary Goodman and Playhouse Square’s President and CEO Gina Vernaci.

We discuss what it’s like for CIFF to be a resident company in Playhouse Square as well as what the film watching experience will be like for CIFF46.

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On this episode CIFF Speaks with the Festival's Associate Director Patrick Shepherd and Marketing & Media Director Debby Samples about what to expect at the first in-person Festival at Playhouse Square. 

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Today CIFF Speaks with one of the co-directos of TOPOWA! – NEVER GIVE UP, Philip Sansom. The enchanting and inspiring documentary, follows 12 young teacher-musicians on their incredible journey from the streets of Katwe to play a live concert in London alongside renowned trumpet player Wynton Marsalis.  CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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Today CIFF Speaks with director Yael Bridge and featured subject DiCarlo Johnson from a documentary that tackles a political and social movement that has surprisingly deep roots in the U.S., THE BIG SCARY "S" WORD.  CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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Today on CIFF Speaks, sponsored by Wayside Furniture, we share the recording of our CIFF45 Streams Closing Awards Ceremony. Listen in as our esteemed juried competition and coveted audience choice award winners are announced. Bring Film Home with this very special episode.  CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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Today CIFF Speaks to Shannon DeVido one of the comedic stars of our Closing Night Film, BEST SUMMER EVER. Shannon talks about her experience on stage as a “musical theatre nerd” and in front of the camera in her slew of TV and film appearances. Shannon also discusses the importance of inclusivity, and how this cast brought such a high-energy performance to life.  CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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Today CIFF Speaks with director and producer Dia Sokol Savage and featured subject Sarah Jackson, founder of Casa de Paz, about the documentary Welcome Strangers.  Listen in as we discuss filming intimate moments, asking total strangers to trust you and what it takes to changes hearts and minds.  CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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Today CIFF Speaks with Sabrina Doyle, the writer-director of the award-winning narrative feature, LORELEI.  It's a mesmerizing and moving working-class fable about love, regret and second chances.  CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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Today CIFF Speaks with co-directors and cinematographers Travis Pollert and Jacob Kostelli of OPEN HEARTS, a documentary that takes us on a life-saving medical mission to a pediatric hospital in Haiti. CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.  CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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Today CIFF Speaks with acclaimed director Carlos López Estrada and featured subjects of SUMMERTIME, Estrada’s second feature film and CIFF’s Inaugural Centerpiece Film. Described as a “love letter to L.A.,” the film is full of light, color, and beautifully crafted language, while spotlighting the talented youth poets of L.A.  CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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