Rewriting Hollywood

Jared Milrad chats with award-winning filmmakers Leo Berne and Raphael Rodriguez about their Oscar-shortlisted film, CENSOR OF DREAMS, which is a dark sci-fi comedy about a team of people who try to block their host’s painful dreams and memories. Leo and Raphael share their collaborative style and beginnings in filmmaking, how people can overcome past traumas, and what steps can be taken to make Hollywood more inclusive.

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Jared Milrad interviews four members of the Fab Five from Netflix's QUEER EYE who share how they found joy during the pandemic, what was special about Season 6's Heroes in Austin, Texas, and the advice they would give to their younger selves. PLUS: JVN reminds kids not to do meth, hilariously claims that he was a surrogate for Tan's child, and also massages Tan's ears for awhile. 

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Jared Milrad sits down with award-winning filmmaker Farbod Ardebili about his Oscar-eligible short film, FORBIDDEN TO SEE US SCREAM IN TEHRAN, which focuses on a female Iranian singer who organizes an underground concert to challenge the government's ban on women performing music in public. Farbod opens up about his own background as a musician in Iran, and Iran's ban on western music, which was established in 1979. To this day, Iranian women are not allowed to sing or perform publicly, and live concerts are banned for female solo singers. Farbod also shares how he managed to make his film while still in Los Angeles, and how Hollywood can become more inclusive and impactful.

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Jared Milrad interviews award-winning filmmaker Javier Marco about his Oscar-eligible short film, A LA CARA (FACE TO FACE), which shares the story of a woman who confronts a social media troll in person. A LA CARA has screened at over 90 film festivals. Javier discusses the impact of social media on mental health, and the importance of having empathy for those who we disagree with online. Javier also talks about his background as an indie filmmaker in Spain and his passion for social impact filmmaking.

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Jared Milrad interviews Emmanuel Tenenbaum about his Oscar-eligible short film, FREE FALL, which focuses on a Wall Street day trader who tries to exploit the financial benefits of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and ends up losing a lot more than money. This award-winning film explores corporate greed, capitalism, and human nature, all of which Jared and Emmanuel discuss at length. Emmanuel also opens up about his background and approach to filmmaking, and how we can make Hollywood more inclusive and impactful.

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Jared Milrad chats with award-winning filmmaker Olmo Omerzu about his Oscar-eligible short film, THE LAST DAY OF PATRIARCHY, which explores patriarchy, privilege, and family dynamics. The film questions whether a dying man's wish should be granted in all cases - even if it shocks the conscience - and tells the story of Jakub, whose girlfriend meets his grandfather and must decide whether to grant his startling deathbed request. Olmo also shares his journey into filmmaking from working on a comic book, Stripburger, and how Hollywood can become more inclusive and impactful.

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Jared Milrad talks with actor Chibuikem Uche about his role in the new Peacock series ONE OF US IS LYING, which is based on The New York Times bestselling book about five high school students who walk into detention - and only four walk out alive. Chib also opens up about changing career paths from actuarial science to acting, landing his first big role opposite Chris Pratt in THE TOMORROW WAR, his work ethic and perspective on acting, and why Hollywood shouldn't think about diversity in terms of "quotas."

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Jared Milrad sits down with actor Ser'Darius Blain about his latest projects: THE BIG LEAP on FOX and AMERICAN UNDERDOG, a Lionsgate film about retired NFL quarterback Kurt Warner in which Ser'Darius stars opposite Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, and Dennis Quaid. Ser'Darius also opens up about how his mother inspired him to pursue acting, how he balances being an entrepreneur and working in Hollywood, and how he's overcome adversity in his career. Plus: Jared and Ser'Darius discuss ways to make Hollywood more inclusive, equitable, and representative.

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Jared Milrad interviews director Jerry Hoffman and producer Stella Flickr about their Oscar-eligible film, I AM, a unique science fiction short film about a special relationship between a woman and an android. Jerry and Stella discuss why they decided to have Black female characters lead their sci-fi film, what technology and androids say about contemporary society, and how we can make Hollywood - including the sci-fi genre - more inclusive, equitable, and representative for marginalized communities. Plus: Jerry and Stella open up about their filmmaking process and unique creative approach from start to finish.

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Jared Milrad interviews director Marianne Farley about her Oscar-eligible short film FRIMAS, which follows a woman who is forced to decide whether to end her pregnancy in a country where abortion is banned. In the wake of Texas' draconian abortion ban and the U.S. Supreme Court's possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, Marianne discusses the impact of her powerful film and the criminalization of abortion around the world. Jared and Marianne also talk about ways to protect human rights and a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions.

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