Echo Chamber

It's been a minute f'sure, BUT 'Echoes From The Void!' #EFTV is back with the goodness!!!

We're slightly off pest today, as it's all about the literary legend, Franz Kafka! Did you know that 6th June 2024 was the 100 year anniversary of his death (3rd July 1883 — 3rd June 1924)? I didn't, but smarter people did, and so we have a new limited TV series about the man's life.

Now, due to subtitles, we only looked at the first episode (which was great), BUT, we also sat down with the director / co-writer of the piece, for an enthralling insight into the series' creation. Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/d0OUiL4iDFg

'Kafka' is directed by David Schalko, who co-wrote with Daniel Kehlmann based upon Reiner Stach book trilogy, 'Kafka – Die Jahre der Entscheidungen', 'Kafka – Die Jahre der Erkenntnis' & 'Kafka. Die frühen Jahre'. The story of Franz Kafka’s (Joel Basman) life from different perspectives. Presenting his difficult relationship with his domineering father Hermann (Nicholas Ofczarek), his deep friendship with Max Brod (David Kross) and his various love affairs.

Today We Have:

Kafka

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/ESE8_PUUhbc

Berlinale: February 2024

Digital Release Date: 6th June 2024

Director: David Schalko

Cast: Joel Basman, David Kross, Nicholas Ofczarek, Marie-Lou Sellem, Maresi Riegner, Robert Stadlober, Tobias Bamborschke, Christian Friedel, Michael Maertens, Gerhard Liebmann, Raimund Wallisch, Daniel Kehlmann, Charly Hübner, Robert Palfrader, Laurence Rupp

Credit: ORF, ARD, Superfilm

Genre: Biography, Drama

Running Time: 45 mins (x 6)

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/t6UKIqAgvi4

Watch via Channel 4: Here. https://www.channel4.com/programmes/kafka

Watch via Chaiflicks: Here. https://www.chaiflicks.com/kafka/season:1/videos/kafka-episode-1-1080p-25fps-stereo-1

Watch via Ard: Here. https://www.ardmediathek.de/serie/kafka/staffel-1/Y3JpZDovL25kci5kZS80OTg3/1

Watch via Orf: Here. https://on.orf.at/video/14219183/kafka-max-16

Website: Here. https://superfilm.at/en/tv/kafka/

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'Intrigued' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

This is it, the last day of Dances With Films (20th June - 30th June 2024) LA edition and @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has you covered for 'Day 11'!!!

Now, this film / short isn't actually screening today, but it was so good, inventive, and meaningful, we had to hit you with a feature. Especially when Kelli McNeil-Yellen had a hook-up for a sit-down with the inventive mind behind the work! And what a layered & rich discussion it was, obviously we talked about the making of the film, but also touch upon subjects like sustainability, climate change, corporate manipulation, and collaboration. This was the perfect way to bring our LA coverage to a close....don't miss it!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/v2d8t3JzrKU

'Story Of The Sun' is written & directed by Phillip Gladkov, and narrated by Tsukuru Fors. This is the first stop-motion animation in the world made entirely from birch bark. It shares the tale of how the first humans discovered fire, changing the world forever. It’s especially meaningful that this film is made from birch bark—a material used for starting fires since the Neanderthal era.

It's a movie for both children and adults, and filled with humor, valuable lessons, and emotionally touching moments.

Today we have:

Story of the Sun

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/SmzJ9Z-2cn4

Dances With Films

KIDZ BLK 2

Sunday, 23rd June 2024 at 14:00 PT World Premiere,

TCL Chinese 6 Theatres

Director: Phillip Gladkov

Narrator: Tsukuru Fors

Credit: gr&Studios, All Area Crew

Genre: Drama, Mythology, Stop-Motion Animation

Running Time: 7 min

Cert: U

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/Q3aJvl5VPLI

Website: Here. https://storyofthesun.com/

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

It's the penultimate day of our Dances With Films (20th June - 30th June 2024) @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage, 'Day 10', and there's no letting up!!!

Things get heavy this episode, as we're delving into the realm of mental heath and bipolar. It's a raw look through the window of a couples life together and how a relationship can be impacted. THEN, the raw & real continues with a confab that peels back the process, the what's, the why's, and contemplates the repercussions of a body of work like this. Truly fascinating across the board, this is not to be missed!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/r69Kb2lq1mU

'Spyral' is written & directed by Bill Guttentag, and artfully narrated by Michelle Trachtenberg. A tragic true story that reveals the mental health epidemic in America. This is a dramatic and powerful view of the toll that bipolarism takes on one woman’s (Michelle Cody White) life and the family (Randall Scott White) she leaves behind. With over a decade of home videos, diaries and social media, Oscar -winning director, Bill Guttentag, stitches together the tragic story and the mystery behind it.

Today we have:

Spyral

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/e_HWvTPgydU

Dances With Films

Saturday, 29th June 2024 at 14:45pm World Premiere,

TCL Chinese 6 Theatres

Buy Tickets: Here. https://danceswithfilms.ticketspice.com/dwf27-spyral

Director: Bill Guttentag

Cast: Michelle Cody White, Randall Scott White, Michelle Trachtenberg

Credit: All Entertainment Business, Shape Pictures

Genre: Biography, Documentary

Running Time: 83.5 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/1BYrp-dOtMk?si=JCDynqNoulgCdeba

Website: Here. https://mentalawarenesstoday.com/

Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/SPYRALdoc

Instagram: @bipolarfilm https://www.instagram.com/bipolarfilm/

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'The Big Payback' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

So, it's 'Day 8' of the Dances With Films (20th June - 30th June 2024) Festival and the third instalment of our @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage!

We're back to films, and we have the world premiere of a new slice of life flick, which explores love, rejection, self worth, healing, and possibilities. THEN, we talk about all these themes, with the young man that took the leap of faith to make his first feature! It's another really interesting conversation, looking at the evolution of a film!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/nnKDWb6b6Dw

'Step Back, Doors Closing' is the feature directorial debut from Carter Ward, which he also wrote. This is a charming love story between Ryan (Reilly Walters) and Julisa (Carmen Berkeley), two young adults who long for authentic and emotionally intelligent relationships. After a chance encounter on the DC metro, they spend the next twenty-four hours discussing their hopes, dreams, and fears. Slowly but surely, they reveal more and more about themselves, and fall in love.

Today we have:

Step Back, Doors Closing

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/3qgjCpGXa5I

Dances With Films

Thursday, 27th June 2024 at 19:15pm World Premiere,

TCL Chinese 6 Theatres

Buy Tickets: Here. https://danceswithfilms.ticketspice.com/dwf27-step-back-doors-closing

Director: Carter Ward

Cast: Carmen Berkeley, Reilly Walters, Michelle Macedo, Ashley Romans, Mershad Torabi, Janae Palmer Cruz, Al Sotto, Frank Hobbs, Geri Courtney-Austein, Barney Fitzpatrick, Steven C. Fisher, Emmanuel Taye

Credit: Arden Pictures

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 98 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/-qxmWbmKVPU?si=6K2E__9CTy3mB6w3

Website: Here. https://stepbackdoorsclosing.com/

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

It's about time for 'Part TWO' of this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ and if you're in Manhattan, take note!!!

We're getting all experimental with this new indie lo-fi horror / drama, which makes incredible use of colour & sound. THEN, we have the young lady who created the whole thing in the hot seat. We learn how she was able to get the different affects we see. Her journey to discovering her visual style, the relationship with she has with sleep, and a lot more!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/Xe1eBPMZhr8

'Nyctophobia' is the feature directorial debut from Seayoon Jeong, which he also wrote. Liz (Olivia Clari Nice) struggles with nyctophobia (fear of the dark), a form of anxiety disorder that causes sleeping issues. She desperately tries to fall asleep by entering her “inner world,” where she can access happy childhood memories. However, she becomes trapped in a time loop in her lucid dreams and encounters a nightmare, Dark Figure (Christopher Gilbert), who appears in various clown forms. The loop pushes her deeper into her dreams, forcing her to reach her subconscious, where she meets her worst nightmare: the original form of Dark Figure.

In 'Part Two' we have:

Nyctophobia

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/iaLlZ6jUvYw

Dances With Film: NY, World Premiere: 19th May 2023

2024 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival

Sunday, 9th June 2024 at 18:00pm EDT

Friday, 23rd June 2024 at 19:15pm World Premiere,

AbelCine Screening Room

Manhattan Film Festival

Thursday 27th June 2024, Cinema Village at 19:00

Buy Tickets: Here. https://manhattanff.com/view-screening/1951

Director: Seayoon Jeong

Cast: Olivia Clari Nice, Sophia Biscotti, Christopher Gilbert, David Elliner, Soulo Smith

Credit: A MYU Media Production

Genre: Experimental, Horror, Thriller

Running Time: 93 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/OyLYy2l3MR4

Website: Here. https://nyctophobiafearofthedark.com/

Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/people/Nyctophobia/61558600417261/

Instagram: @film_nyctophobia https://www.instagram.com/film_nyctophobia/

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'The Big Payback' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

We're heading into 'Day 3' of Dances With Films Festival (20th June - 30th June 2024) and @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has you covered!

Not a film today, BUT a TV pilot!!! Yes, we travel to Africa for tale dealing with love, suppression, self worth, veiled in myth, folklore and supernatural happenings! We then have the pleasure of breaking bread with the highly talented & introspective young lady who conceived the show, and strove to bring it to the world! We talk about that vision, drive, her epiphany with storytelling, and bringing diverse faces & tales to the screen, among so many other things!!! Definitely not one to miss!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/z9xG1KOqGDQ

'Burns and Song' is a TV pilot written & directed by Tendayi Nyeke. Housewife Risimu (Simu for short) (Fulu Mugovhani) is the perfect housewife to Tendero (Baxo Mfidi) and a doting mother to Nicole (Mongi Majola). Her life appears perfect and tranquil, but Simu runs from a dark past. One chaotic morning ignites a vengeful spirit, NGOZI. Ngozi warns Simu that her life will crumble if she doesn’t repay the debt she owes by Nicole’s 13th birthday. Simu endures tests and temptations that threaten to ruin her carefully crafted life. She must find a way to turn her destructive streak into a force that will help her build anew, or everything she loves will become ash.

Today we have:

Burns and Song

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/ERUiLEFBkfM

Dances With Films

Pilots Block 3

Saturday, 22nd June 2024 at 14:45pm World Premiere,

TCL Chinese 6 Theatres

Buy Tickets: Here. https://danceswithfilms.ticketspice.com/dwf27-pilots-blk-3

Director: Tendayi Nyeke

Cast: Fulu Mugovhani, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Baxo Mfidi, Chi Mhende, Mongi Majola, Daisy Maphathe, Sandile Makhoba, Bantu, Dikelo Mamiala

Credit: Ndiani Studios, Tenye Creates

Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Running Time: 33 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/OyLYy2l3MR4

Instagram: @burnsandsong https://www.instagram.com/burnsandsong/

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

After a tremendous 2023 sojourn, we are BACK with the 27th edition of the Dances With Films Festival (20th June - 30th June 2024) taking place at TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. AND 'Echo Chamber' will be there with some in-depth coverage!!!

So we had to come with the @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage, and 'Day 1' is a real treat!!!

Our first film is a reminder to cherish all the moments and look at the sunsets. It's a true life story which will open your heart and dampen your eyes. We then sit down with the man who brought it to the screen with so much care & consideration. It's a wonderful chat about so many things, but what really resonates is the integrity and spirit behind the work!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/9kbdOyhiO-U

Shalin Shah (Kapil Talwalkar), an ambitious USC graduate, leaves behind his loving Indian American family (Faran Tahir, Meera Simhan) and devoted girlfriend, Fiona (Olivia Liang), to pursue his dream of making a difference as a Peace Corps volunteer. However, his life takes a devastating turn when a check-up for a lingering cough reveals a shocking diagnosis: a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Forced to return home and undergo treatment, Shalin confronts the fundamental question: what is the true meaning of life when faced with limited time? Based on a true story, PAPER FLOWERS is a poignant and inspirational journey of love, loss, and hope. It serves as a roadmap to cherish the moments we have and to remember to stop and enjoy every sunset.

Today we have:

Paper Flowers

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/BI5Va8pDIgA

Dances With Films

Friday, 23rd June 2024 at 19:30pm World Premiere,

TCL Chinese 6 Theatres

Buy Tickets: Here. https://danceswithfilms.ticketspice.com/dwf27-paper-flowers-opening-night

London Indian Film Festival

Wednesday, 26th June 2024 at 18:30pm, European Premiere

Regent Street Cinema

Buy Tickets: Here. https://londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk/paper-flowers/

Birmingham Indian Film Festival

Thursday, 27th June 2024 at 19:00pm

Midland Arts Centre

Buy Tickets: Here. https://birminghamindianfilmfestival.co.uk/paper-flowers/

Director: Mahesh Pailoor

Cast: Kapil Talwalkar, Olivia Liang, Faran Tahir, Meera Simhan, West Liang, Tom Everett Scott, Karan Soni, Anita Kalathara, Jeremy Culhane, Daniel Kim, Juan Gabriel Pareja, Jenny Gago, Varun Soni, Luciana Elisa Quinonez, Asit Vyas, Mita Vyas, Suniti Upasani, Nicole Delgado, Casey Gardner, Dawn Hudson

Credit: AV Entertainment Company

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 100 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/lhKRqOlwrq0?si=xnhux1PxAcVtxmh_

Website: Here. https://paperflowersmovie.com/

X: @paperflowersmov https://twitter.com/paperflowersmov

Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/paperflowersmovie/

Instagram: @paperflowersmovie https://www.instagram.com/paperflowersmovie/

TikTok: @paperflowersmovie https://www.tiktok.com/@paperflowersmovie

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020