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

“I love to tell stories that are as real and as relatable as I can write them. When I can, I like to step outside of what I know and experiment. I'm very passionate about making films.”

This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palavalas, 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 Mohammed Abdullah:

“Mohammed Abdullah aka “Double Aye” is a Compositor and Animator. Born and raised in the U.A.E, as an Indian, he grew up with various cultures that influence his work within his realms of artistry. His practice revolves around anime-inspired abstract yet fictional stories surrounding real-world concepts and commentaries about one's consciousness. He uses characters as vessels to narrate personal experiences of himself and others.With works in the BigArtTo, International Animation Competition and AgaKhan, Double looks for opportunities that further contribute towards building a community of passionate and thoughtful ideas.Receiving the Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (I.B.D.P) has widened his knowledge in working collaboratively and responsibly by leading projects and initiatives within the community, and most importantly, with the consideration of those around him.”

This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palavalas, 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 Adam Boland:

“Hey, i am a filmmaker from Wexford Ireland”

This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palavalas, 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 Frank Acosta:

“Im just a filmmaker who gets inspired by the flicks, movies and films I watch. The people who surround me. And just trying to make something entertaining and maybe a bit thought provoking. So kinda like every other filmmaker out there.”

This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palavalas, 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 Leon Taylor:

“I specialize in animation, specifically 2D digital cartoons. At the moment I'm working on more narrative film projects surrounding my original characters, building character rigs in Toonboom Harmony and learning how to properly composit them in Aftereffects. Eventually, with the skills I'm learning at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, I hope to write and direct my own full length cartoons to appear on television and streaming services.”

This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palavalas, 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 James Seed:

“I am a filmmaker who wants to challenge the medium, experiment, and most of all; make people feel and think. I want to push myself to tell stories that are different, unique, inspired, and that I love.”

This episode was hosted by Tanvi Palavalas, 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 Lucas Li:

“My name is Lucas Li, I am 16 years old and I am a Grade 9 student. I love music, I can play guitar, bass and piano, I can also play the clarinet and a traditional Chinese wind called HULUSI. I also really love movies. I've starred in three musicals and two movies. There are 14 original songs in these works, 13 of which are sung by me. I just started to write songs, and I have created nearly 10 songs so far, all of which are written, composed, arranged and performed by myself. Starry Night is my first original song. The MV was also directed by myself. This is related to a dream of mine. I learned how to create and shoot film at Boston Film Academy. I applied the skills I learned to my music videos.”

This episode was 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 Alex Mahutte:

“Alexandre Mahutte is a filmmaker based in Montreal, Canada. He is about to graduate from the Film Studies program at Concordia University. His work has been accepted to many festivals and has won many awards. It was also been screened in theatres such as the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and the Prince Charles Cinema in London.”

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 Nirvaan Sadh:

“Born from a dream of best friends who’re passionate about building exciting and impossible visions.We aim to capture stories of cultures, values and environments with hope they won’t be forgotten and live through our documentaries.Our journey started and remains a flickering flame, waiting to be ignited into a wild fire.”

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 Becky Lake and Nate Schrader:

“Through documentaries, film photography, and immersive experiences. Becky captures the meaningful threads of life, memory, and nostalgia. Her recent documentary, Troubled Tributary, produced with other American University students, premiered on Maryland Public Television during the 2022 Chesapeake Bay Week. Nate Schrader is a person of disabilities that will soon complete his Masters of Film and Media Production at American University. His main interests are genre stories, specifically horror.”

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.