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

“Steve Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American director, writer, artist and music producer. He created Studio APA, which is a multimedia collective that specializes in the production of animated films, children's books and music.”

This episode was hosted by Sarah Adams, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited 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 Richard Schertzer:

“I have always been fascinated with the concept of life and death and have always enjoyed adding some visual effects. Basically, if Tim Burton and Robert Zemeckis had a baby, that would be me.”

This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited 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 Nicholaos Wiley:

“I started making videos when I was 8, and the love for film grew from there. Throughout high school I worked on a couple short films and documentaries, but just recently finished up my first, semi-professional, film "James." I'm 22 years old from Springfield, Missouri, attending Missouri State University. I received a minor in film and am currently pursuing a business major.”

This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited 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 Lada Egorova:

“I graduated from a bachelor’s in film and have wrote and directed several short films. I mainly explored genres such as drama and thriller. I’ve constantly been looking for authenticity in my characters and been wanting to push boundaries through their stories.As a filmmaker, I had the chance to collaborate on low to no budget productions which taught me how to find solutions and get creative in terms of production to be able to make your vision and your film come to life. It has also developed my problem solving skills as well as my determination to keep going and making movies despite the obstacles on the road.Originally born in Russia and having lived most of my life in France, my filmmaking influences arevaried, they both have the director-author and character driven stories influences from European cinema as well as the sense of movement, rhythm that American movies have.I am now based in Los Angeles where I am exploring new ways and still looking to find my style as a director and screenwriter.”

This episode was hosted by Amaya Tavares, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited 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 Kevin Gorman:

“Having a background in film and theatre, Kevin Gorman is a filmmaker who blends his two passions together. With the use of fluid movements and minimal cuts, he is able to bring the tension of a play to the silver screen.”

This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited 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 Julia Schnarr:

“Julia is a Quinnipiac University 3+1 student studying Film, Television and Media Arts with a BFA expected to receive her Bachelors in 2024 and Masters in 2025. She created her own production company Sunbeam Productions LLC in January of 2023 and is directing and co-wrote "All Is Well" a drama short film shooting this June in Bernardsville NJ.”

This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited 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 Joshua Cornelius:

“Joshua Cornelius is an American cinematographer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied film at Full Sail University located in Winter Park, Florida. Cornelius worked as a producer and director at the University of Florida. During this time, he produced/directed multiple documentaries and educational videos. Cornelius has worked on multiple short and indie films as a director and director of photography.”

This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited 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 Jiayang Liu:

“I started filmmaking using stopmotion in 5th grade when I lived in Maryland. I later moved to Wyoming where the passion continued and I made more films, mostly live action. All the way until today where I currently attend USC film school.”

This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited 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 Giancarlo Zarich:

“I’m a filmmaker from South Florida who’s currently about to become a senior in high school. I’m Vice President of the TV Production program at the school and have an indesrcribale love for film and the art of the craft. I hope to continue in this field as I get older and move onto college.”

This episode was hosted by Stephanie Tokasz, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited 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 Francesco Segneri:

“A young roman filmaker who want to be a director. I believe in movies that can tell the real life of the people.”

This episode was hosted by Alexis Casida, an Intern at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and edited by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.