Performing Artists Collective Alliance (PACA) Executive Director Mark Tanenbaum joins Erika and John to discuss the challenges of 2020 and how they have been effected locally, as well as future plans for the newly-renovated spaces in the building. Learn more about the PACA on their website. After the discussion stay tuned for an update on future Film Society of NWPA membership opportunities. 

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Dr. Janelle Newman of The Script Project joins us this week to discuss her journey in Erie, from beginnings to creating culturally-responsive and anti-racist training in the city. We discuss current Film industry updates like Cinemark and AMC vs Universal, Wonder Woman 1984, and more. 

Find out more information on The Script Project on their website: http://thescriptproject.org/  

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Filmmakers Brandon Chase and Will Brewington III join us to discuss their upcoming short film, "The Color Brown," which was filmed in Erie, PA. This film tells the story of two siblings - both previously unaware of the other - who meet following the passing of a relative. Find out more about the film on their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheColorBrownShortFilm/?view_public_for=100494215121680 or support the project directly on their Go-Fund-Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-color-brown-short-film

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Director, Teacher and Writer Mark Steensland ("The Last Way Out," "The Gospel According to Philip K. Dick," and more) joins us to discuss his bi-coastal career in the film industry from his beginning feature films, to more recent screenwriting efforts and reminisces about his time in Erie. 

We also wrap up our Halloween movie discussions with our top 3 lists including films like "Possession," "Scream," "The Descent," and "Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors." Let us know what your favorites in the comments on our social media!

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Musician and teacher Tony Grey of Tony Grey Bass Academy joins us to discuss his craft, inspirations and the music scene in Erie. Find out more about Tony and his work here: http://tonygreybassacademy.com/

For our Halloween movie discussion, John chose "Apostle," from the director of the incredible Raid series, featuring Dan Stevens, Michael Sheen, Kristine Froseth, and Lucy Boynton. Let us know what you thought of the film in the comments on our social media! 

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This week we are joined by Michele Vitali from Edinboro University who discusses her experience working in the world of forensic art, the grey-market body trade, "Unsolved Mysteries" and more. Visit https://www.reuters.com/investigates/section/usa-bodies/ for more information on the topics mentioned. 

For our Halloween movie discussion, Erika chose "The Skull," a British horror film from 1965 available on Hulu and Amazon Prime starring Peter Cushing, Patrick Wymark, Christopher Lee, and Jill Bennett.  

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Steve Weiser, Executive Director of Erie Philharmonic joins us to discuss the Winter season for the Phil - including free, televised concerts in October, November and December. To learn more about this program, visit eriephil.org. Steve also joins us for our thoughts on "Session 9," a Brad Anderson horror film from 2001 that was filmed inside Danvers State Mental Hospital in Massachusetts. 

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Hosts of Our Erie: The Series Marty Nwachukwu (Community Organizer for Erie County United) and Davona Pacley (Co-Founer of Erie's Black Wall Street, Co-cretor of Hearth Folk Collective) join us to discuss their new podcast, born from a desire to highlight the real stories of the people making change in the Erie Area. The Our Erie series will bring citizens, entrepreneurs, activists, politicians and thought leaders together for a frank discussion around societal issues facing the post-industrial city of Erie, Pennsylvania and the United States at large. Stay tuned to the Our Erie Facebook Page for more information. 

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Director of CAM (Community Access Media) Erie, Jacob Bartko joins us to discuss the use of production services during the pandemic, the history of CAM Erie, and what people looking to get involved can expect from their facilities. 

Learn more about CAM on their website: https://camerie.org/

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This week on Film Grain, we bring to you the entire UNEARTH Fantasia Film Festival Q&A hosted by Erika Berlin, executive director of FILM SOCIETY of NWPA.

Guests: John C. Lyons, co-writer/co-director/co-producer of UNEARTH.  Dayan D. Oualid, writer/director/producer/actor of DIBBUK.  UNEARTH cast members PJ Marshall,  Monica Wyche, and  Brooke Sorenson.

DIBBUK is the short film that played with UNEARTH at the Fantasia.

Find out more information about "Unearth" here. 

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