What are the 4Qs?  (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out.

The exceptional film “How To End A Conversation” wan official selection at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2021.  Written by lead actor Phillip Musumeci and directed by Gregory JM Kasunich, this film took home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Short Film – Arthouse/Experimental.

When Greg Kasunich came by for a DIF interview, you know that I had to have him answer the 4Qs above for a bonus podcast.

You can learn more about Greg at GregoryKasunich.com

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Gregory JM Kasunich directed the film “How To End A Conversation,” an official selection at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2021.  Written by lead actor Phillip Musumeci, this film took home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Short Film – Arthouse/Experimental.

If you love indie film and want to hear about a very successful collaboration, then this is a great podcast for you!

You can learn more about Greg at GregoryKasunich.com

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First time filmmakers Tim Slowikowski & Aaron Hagele brought their documentary feature “Party Dream” to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2022 and took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Feature Documentary at the 2022.  I’ve been shouting at strangers on the street to watch it ever since.  And you can watch right now by clicking the Party Dream justwatch.com page.

As long as we were on Zoom to discuss the film, it only made sense for Aaron & Tim to answer the 4Qs above.  As music documentary lovers and now music documentary filmmakers, their answers take a decidedly music doc focus.  Which is great, because most filmmakers never mention the genre.

If you want to read it, here’s my DIF Review of Party Dream, as if you didn’t know what I think of this film.

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Aaron Hagele & Tim Slowikowski made the documentary feature “Party Dream,” which you can watch right now by clicking the Party Dream justwatch.com page.  This fantastic film took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Feature Documentary at the 2022 Sherman Oaks Film Festival and I’ve been shouting at strangers on the street to watch it ever since.

It is rare, almost unheard of, for a film to be released so soon after I meet the filmmakers at SOFF, so this is an especially fun podcast for me. Tim and Aaron are wonderful, humble people who truly set out to make a film for all the right reasons. That’s probably why it turned out so well.

Watch the film, listen to the interview, and become a fan of the “Party Dream” movie and the band it’s based on, “Gil Mantera’s Party Dream,” the craziest band you’ve never seen.

If you want to read it, here’s my DIF Review of Party Dream, as if you didn’t know what I think of this film.

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What are the 4Qs?  (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out.  But not in this podcast!

This 4Qs is a little special, because filmmaker Greg Berman is the multi-hyphenate artist  behind the film “She Used To Laugh,” an official selection at both Film Invasion Los Angeles and the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2021, taking home multiple awards.  So… because Greg is a Filmmaker, Actor, Magician and Comedian, we agreed this his 4Qs would be…

(1) Three favorite films. (2) Three favorite actors. (3) Three favorite magicians. (4) Three favorite comedians.

Don’t ever say that I’m a stick in the mud who will not try new things.

Click to watch “She Used To Laugh” on Omeleto!

To learn more about Greg visit GregBerman.com or jump onto his Instagram at @bermancomedy.

For extra fun, listen to Greg’s podcast Greg’s Guided Meditation!

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Greg Berman wrote, directed, produced, and plays the lead role in the short film, “She Used To Laugh.”  This film was an official selection at both Film Invasion Los Angeles and the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2021, taking home multiple awards.  “She Used To Laugh” is a triumph on many levels and never failed to be near the top of every jury member’s list.

Click to watch “She Used To Laugh” on Omeleto!

A stand-up comedian, a magician, and actor and now a filmmaker, I knew that Greg would be a great interview.  I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording it.

To learn more about Greg visit GregBerman.com or jump onto his Instagram at @bermancomedy.

For extra fun, listen to Greg’s podcast Greg’s Guided Meditation!

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What are the 4Qs?  (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out.

Filmmaker Mike Harris wrote and directed “I Am The Devil,” an Official Selection at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2020.  You want to see a great film about the CIA abusing unwitting civilians with LSD?  You should.  I’m delighted to share that “I Am The Devil” is in Season 7 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! (Season 7 arrives on January 15, 2023.)

If you want to hear a great conversation about Mike and his work, listen to the podcast before this one.  THIS podcast is Mike answering the 4Qs above.

You can learn more about Mike at mikeheresy.com

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Mike Harris brought his film “I Am The Devil” to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2020 and this surreal yet completely true story blew me away.  You want to see a great film about the CIA abusing unwitting civilians with LSD?  You should.  I’m delighted to share that “I Am The Devil” is in Season 7 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! (Season 7 arrives on January 15, 2023.)

I hope this conversation is as fun to listen to as it was to have.  Mike mixes intellectual insights with dry wit, so be sure to try to keep up!

You can learn more about Mike at mikeheresy.com

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What are the 4Qs?  (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out.

Jenny Pill brought the film “VOICE” to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2021 and I fell in love with this innovative dance film.  Created in March 2021, “VOICE” features seven dance artists in different locations of the UK and Mexico who find voice and creativity within the silent and isolating void of lockdown.  I’m delighted to share that “VOICE” is in Season 7 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video!. (Season 7 arrives on January 15, 2023.)

In this podcast we get to hear Jenny answer the 4Qs above and, I must say, her taste is impeccable!

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Jenny Pill directed, as well as performs in, the film “VOICE.”  Created in March 2021, “VOICE” features seven dance artists in different locations of the UK and Mexico who find voice and creativity within the silent and isolating void of lockdown.  I’m delighted to share that “VOICE” is in Season 7 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video!. (Season 7 arrives on January 15, 2023.)

Not only is Jenny’s film “VOICE” wonderful, but her love of dance and film led her to launch EDIFF, Exeter Dance International Film Festival.  Yes, you should pronounce that as, “Ediff,” in a UK accent so that it sounds like Ediff could be your auntie.

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