Future Film Podcast

By Dublin smartphone Film Festival

Listen to interviews with filmmakers and creators from around the world using future technology to tell compelling story’s for the big screen and small screen. Each week host Robert Fitzhugh speaks to... more

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

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May 24, 2026 Community Through Film: A Lens on Voices
In this episode of the "Story Behind the Screen" podcast, we sit down with Ray Hegarty, a socially engaged artist and filmmaker based in Dublin. Ray shares his journey from a youth interested in photography to becoming a documentarian focused on highlighting community stories and unrepresented groups. We explore his recent documentary, "Once Was Too Much," which addresses the activism of the feminist group Flames Not Flowers and raises awareness about gender-based activismviolence in Ireland. Ray discusses his collaborative approach to filmmaking, his experiences with community projects, and the significance of using accessible technology for storytelling. Through his work, Ray aims to challenge perceptions and spark important conversations surrounding social issues, illustrating the power of film as a medium for advocacy and change. Tune in to hear Ray's inspirational insights and the stories that shape his impactful films.
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May 18, 2026 From Architecture to Film Director
On today's episode, we talk to Tim Nolan.

Tim studied Architectural Technology in TU Dublin before moving into film. Tim studied Advanced Film Production in Bray Institute of Further Education for two years, from 2023 to 2025.

Tim's films 'Out and About' and 'Club of Friends' are both shot in his local community.
He has also directed music videos for local rapper Geevoda.
His short film 'Waiting for Life', which was filmed on location at a local bus stop and included dubbed dialogue, raises some interesting questions about creative choices and realities of low budget film making.

You can find Tim on the following platforms:
YouTube @TimNolanFilms www.youtube.com/@TimNolanFilms
Instagram @tim_nolan_films https://www.instagram.com/tim_nolan_films/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D

Story Behind the Screen is the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival podcast, going beyond the films to meet the people who make them.
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15min
May 11, 2026 QT is overrated and Ireland needs more SCI-FI
There's already one legendary Peter O'Toole in the history books. This one is making his own mark, one frame at a time, right in the heart of Dublin 15.
In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Peter O'Toole, a Blanchardstown native whose creative journey began close to home and has taken him far beyond it. Peter studied Creative Digital Media at what was then the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, literally up the road from where he grew up, on a hands-on course that covered everything from filmmaking and graphic design to audio, animation and the web. That was 2009. He hasn't stopped making things since.

We talk about what it means to grow up creative in Dublin 15, whether studying on your own doorstep was a choice or just convenient, and what college actually gives you that you can't teach yourself and what you have to figure out the hard way regardless.
Peter also lives by a motto that tells you everything about how he operates: "If you don't create it, someone else will." No waiting for permission. No perfect moment. Just get on with it.

Story Behind the Screen is the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival podcast, going beyond the films to meet the people who make them.
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18min
April 10, 2023 Ian Leer filmmaking vs acting
This week we have chat with Ian Leer, actor, director and writer. Ian is taking part to the Global Film Project challenge, and this week is with us to talk about his journey as filmmaker and actor, from his very first project, through is experience in film school and his current role as Teddy in Kissed by a Flame in the West End, London.
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22min
April 03, 2023 Documentary Eventually with Ramona
This week we chat with Ramona Boban Vlahovic, about her journey as filmmaker and the effort that it takes to work on her documentary and on her short film produced for the Global Film Project. Ramona has spent seven years in Ireland and felt in love with smartphone filmmaking and writing scripts. She now lives in Croatia, where she is shooting her first documentary.
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16min
March 17, 2021 Documentary filmmaking with an IPHONE 3 with Director David Quint
This week we chat with Director David Quint, the director of Father Unknown about the experiences from his film Father Unknown and his process behind creating a feature documentary with just the phone he has in his pocket
To find out more about Father Unknown head over to www.fatherunknown.com
For more about the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival check out www.dublinsmartphonefilmfestival.com
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35min
October 19, 2020 Funding your short film through Kickstarter
This week we speak to Simon Helbling, Simon is an award winning mobile filmmaker who successfully funded his latest short the Weight of the Land through Kickstarter rising 152% of his target budget. We chat with Simon about the effort that goes into creating a successful campaign. To find out more about Simon head over to www.Simonhelbling.ch or follow her on social @simonhelbling
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42min
August 12, 2020 Crafting a Film Festival Strategy with Rebekah Louisa Smith, the Film Festival Doctor
This week we speak to Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith, the Film Festival Doctor about the importance of crafting a film festival strategy for your short film or feature. To find out more about Rebekah and her business head over to www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com or follow her on social @rebekahfilmdr--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/futurefilmpod/message
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47min
July 11, 2020 Creative Imposter Syndrome with Dr Karl Thomas
This week we speak to Dr Karl Thomas from Creatovation about Imposter Syndrome and how it can hold back the creative process. To find out more about Karl head over to www.creatovation.ie or follow him on social @creatovationirl--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/futurefilmpod/message
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49min
July 03, 2020 Colour Grading with Richard Lackey
This week we speak to Richard Lackey about colour grading with your mobile phone footage and what it means to create something cinematic. To find out more about Richards work head over to www.richardlackey.com or follow him on Twitter @richlackey--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/futurefilmpod/message
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57min

FAQs about Future Film Podcast:

How many episodes does Future Film Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.