The Front Row Network, a Community Voices podcast partner for NPR Illinois, recently reviewed films featured at the Route 66 International Film Festival. One of the directors featured at the festival, Ben Harl showcased two films at the festival. He is an Illinois film director who started making movies later in life after performing in a music video. He spoke with the Front Row Network's Jay Hoffman about his interests in writing, music and film. He also shared his inspiration for his recent films.