On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sabrina La Macchia:

“I am a 22 years old aspiring director from Italy. I've always wanted to be a movie director, for as long as I can remember, because when I make movies, suddenly the world is silent and I feel safe. This is what I want to give to my audience: I want to tell them that they're not alone and there's an outsider making movies for them to be represented. I don't want to be "one of the greats", I want to be the greatest.”

This episode was hosted by Kieran Blunnie, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Dream 6:

“We are a close-knit team of six passionate filmmakers, united by our shared love for the art of storytelling. With a diverse range of talents, including direction, music videos, and short films, we bring a multifaceted approach to our projects. Each frame we capture and every scene we create is infused with our boundless creativity and heartfelt dedication. Collaboration fuels our process as we push the boundaries of cinematic expression. Our ultimate goal is to ignite emotions, provoke thought, and leave a profound impact on our audience. With unwavering passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence, we embark on this exhilarating journey, ready to captivate the world through the power of film.”

This episode was hosted by Kieran Blunnie, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Jimi Kujanpää:

“Hi, my name is Jimi! I’m studying 3D animation and visualization at Metropolia university of applied sciences in Helsinki, Finland. Learning at the school sparked my interest in VFX and filmmaking in general. I’m super motivated and love to learn and explore new things all the time!”

This episode was hosted by Kieran Blunnie, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Brandon Martinez:

“A humble filmmaker originating from Flint, MI. My commitment to authenticity, I skillfully captivate stories that deeply resonates with audiences.”

This episode was hosted by Ashalia Dawkins, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Sophie Zeng:

“Sophie Zeng is a high school student residing in Southern California. She enjoys working behind the scenes as tech crew on school plays, musicals, and other productions. Upon attending PacArts' Reel Voices student documentary program, she directed her first film, "Priceless Pride". She hopes to continue growing her filmmaking potential while showing the world as it is, as it was, and as it can be.”

This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Matt Valdez:

“My name is Matt Valdez, I am a 21-year-old filmmaker who's going to graduate in the Summer. I've been making short films and creative projects since the third grade, and it's my greatest passion. I love watching movies, feeling inspired, and most importantly, I love creating film as a form of expression and hope to make it into the Film industry one day as a Director/Writer.”

This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Celi Mitidieri:

“Celi Mitidieri is a Brazilian filmmaker and photographer majoring in Film with a Branded Entertainment emphasis at Ringling College of Art and Design. Her work uses the power of documentary photography and filmmaking to help solve the world’s tough problems through a community-oriented approach, looking through the gorgeous and the ugly to create art that inspires reflection and dialogue.”

This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Lavinia Andreini:

“I have been approaching the world of cinema since childhood, thanks to my family, who passed on to me the passion for this art, particularly through the films of the silent era.

I think motion picture has the power to put us in intimate contact with ourselves, and my goal as a director is to connect people not only with others but, in particular, with themselves.”

This episode was hosted by Kieran Blunnie, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Rozalia:

“Poland currently studying animation at the Film School in Łódź. As an artist, my passion lies in creating stories that explore difficult emotions and experiences, with a strong focus on character development.

I strongly believe that character-driven narratives have the power to engage audiences and evoke empathy. By drawing inspiration from my own life experiences and observations, I aim to create relatable characters who undergo personal growth and transformation.

In my pursuit of creating narratives, I wholeheartedly embrace the challenge of conveying emotions through unconventional methods, especially in shorter stories.”

This episode was hosted by Kieran Blunnie, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.

On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Teodora Marisescu:

“I’m a PhD student focused on 3D animation, for now what I have done in this aspect has been my dissertation thesis - a 7 minute animation done from scratch by me”

This episode was hosted by Kieran Blunnie, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.