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This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films.

Thanks for listening!

Kyler

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Episode 254

Filmmaker: Jeremiah M. Carter

Film: Sometimes I Hear the Light Leak in Through the Corners of My Room

Logline: Heartbroken, Madeline ruminates on the cyclical nature of love. Relationships come and go but memories are forever.

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DearAustinTown.com

IG: @dearaustintownfilms

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films.

Thanks for listening!

Kyler

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Episode 253

Filmmakers: John Festervand & John Barnhardt

Film: AN OPEN DOOR

Synopsis: "An Open Door is the forthcoming documentary that reflects on the influential life and work of Dr. Temple Grandin as a champion of the humane treatment of livestock, autism rights, and inclusive neurodiversity by employing her gifted insights from her personal experience with autism and visual thinking. The film speaks with Dr. Grandin, her colleagues, industry professionals and those she has influenced to celebrate her groundbreaking life, lessons learned and lasting legacy. An Open Door is directed by award-winning filmmaker John Barnhardt and presented by Colorado State University."

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IG: @thetemplegrandinproject

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2024 WYOIFF Schedule

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films.

Thanks for listening!

Kyler

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Episode 252

Filmmaker: Nicholas Marchetti

Film: YOU MOURN WEIRD

Logline: 2 sisters, estranged for years, reunite at the wake of their father. They try not to make a scene as their frustrations with one another come spilling out.

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2024 WYOIFF

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IG: @nicholasjmarchetti

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and film goers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films.

Thanks for listening!

Kyler

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Inspired by stories from the director's grandfather, 'Nisei' follows the journey of two Japanese-American brothers during World War II, Minoru and John Miyasaki. Stripped of their citizenship and placed in internment camps, they volunteer for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit that sacrificed everything, to prove their loyalty to a country that doesn’t want them. Torn between country and family, they must face the enemy overseas along with adversity back home."

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Film Website

IG: @niseithefilm

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Episode 250

Spencer Fleury

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In this episode Kyler sits down with author Spencer Fleury to discuss his upcoming collection of short stories, I Blame Myself, But Also You, which releases on July 2. Spencer shares insights into his writing process, the challenges of crafting compelling characters in short stories, and the organic journey of assembling his collection over time. They delve into the inspiration behind some of the stories, including the intriguing first story that lends its title to the collection.

Spencer also reflects on his varied career paths, the influences that shaped his writing, and the practicalities of making time to write. He talks about the authors and books that have had a lasting impact on him, such as Raymond Carver and Russell Banks, and how revisiting these works has offered new perspectives over the years.

Great chat! Thanks for listening.

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In this episode, Kyler continues his coverage of Dances with Films 2024 by diving into the short film You Are Here. This intriguing short, directed by Mike Friberg and starring Lehi Falepapalangi, explores existential crises and the human condition in a uniquely humorous and thought-provoking way.

Great chat! Thanks for listening.

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Logline: When insurance salesman Peter Kleebold reads an article about the size of the universe, it sends him into an existential tailspin that leads him on a journey to get out of this world.

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IG: @youarehere.film

MichaelFriberg.com

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In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with filmmaker Danicah Waldo to discuss her narrative short film, Sally Get the Potatoes, which is set to premiere at Dances with Films 2024. Danica shares the heartfelt and humorous inspiration behind the film, reflecting on the moments of lost innocence and inter-generational relationships that shape our lives.

Great chat!

Thanks for listening.

Logline: A little girl’s innocence is shattered when she takes an unexpected ride in her wealthy family’s rolling laundry cart and learns their dark secrets.

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DanicahWaldo.com

IG: @danicah.waldo

IG: @sallygetthepotatoesfilm

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June 24th 2024 at 4:15pm - Dances with Films

Episode 245

Guest: Brad Englert

In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with Brad Englert, author of the book Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships. Brad shares his extensive experience in IT strategy and leadership, detailing his journey from teaching high school in Australia to managing multi-million dollar projects, and later serving as CIO at the University of Texas at Austin.

Brad delves into the core principles of his book, emphasizing the importance of understanding goals, setting and managing expectations, and genuinely caring about others' success.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and foster meaningful connections in their professional life.

Great chat! Thanks for listening.

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