She's All Over the Place

What happens when technology starts offering us frictionless versions of intimacy? In this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate and bestselling relationship author Lisa Steadman to discuss her directorial debut short film, tAInted Love. As the sole winner of the Stage 32 competition, Lisa earned a coveted spot screening on opening night at the HollyShorts Film Festival. We dive deep into the inspiration behind tAInted Love—a near-future relationship short exploring AI companionship, modern dating, and loneliness in Los Angeles. Lisa shares her unique perspective from a career spent studying how humans connect, fall in love, break up, and reinvent themselves. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on whether removing friction from relationships ultimately removes something essential about being human. Follow us here.

In this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with New York-based writer and director Jeremy Max to discuss his powerful new short film, BLEEDER, ahead of its World Premiere at the HollyShorts Film Festival. BLEEDER is an intimate psychological drama that follows a man who earns a living by enduring brutal beatings, only to find himself confronting the deep emotional wounds he has spent years trying to outrun. Blending raw realism with surrealism, the film offers a profound exploration of trauma, masculinity, and the restorative power of human connection. Jeremy shares the internal choices and creative journey that led him from NYU Tisch to crafting one of the most compelling short films of the festival circuit this year. He also dives into what it takes to build a dedicated filmmaking career and how this project serves as a proof of concept for an upcoming feature adaptation. In this conversation, we explore:

• The inspiration behind BLEEDER and exploring the hidden emotional burdens men carry.
• Working with former professional boxer John Duddy ("The Derry Destroyer") to bring absolute authenticity from the ring to the screen.
• The collaborative process with Academy-invited producer Scott Aharoni (They Follow, The Chronology of Water) and cinematographer David Foy.
• Jeremy's artistic evolution following his acclaimed previous shorts, Dream Girl and The Second Oldest Man Alive.
• Practical advice for new, dedicated filmmakers navigating the festival circuit and building a proof of concept.

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How do you fully finance your very first feature film, protect your creative vision, and land a major theatrical release? In this episode, we sit down with the powerhouse husband-and-wife filmmaking duo behind the hit supernatural horror thriller, The Town That Takes . Britt Bankhead (director, co-writer, and lead actor) and Grace Patterson (lead actress and executive producer) open up about the realities of independent filmmaking. They share the raw, behind-the-scenes journey of completely self-funding their debut feature, working together as a married couple on set, and securing a North American theatrical release through Atlas Distribution Company. Whether you are a horror fan curious about the movie's terrifying roots in the legendary mystery of Croatoan, or an aspiring filmmaker looking for a blueprint to get your own movie made and distributed, this deep dive is for you. What We Discuss in This Episode:

• The high-stakes gamble of fully self-financing a debut feature film.
• Navigating the creative dynamics of co-starring and producing alongside your spouse.
• The exact steps they took to capture the attention of Atlas Distribution Company.
• Practical advice for indie directors, writers, and producers trying to break into the industry.

Connect with Our Guests & The Film:

• Watch the Movie: Visit the official The Town That Takes Website to find theater locations and streaming info.
• IMDb Page: Check out The Town That Takes on IMDb for full cast and crew details.
• Follow on Instagram: Stay updated via @bankheadproductions.

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Hollywood icon Mimi Rogers joins the She's All Over the Place Podcast to take us behind the scenes of her new psychosexual erotic thriller, NIGHT NURSE.

Written and directed by Georgia Bernstein, NIGHT NURSE is an atmospheric, seductive, and perverse film that examines caregiving as both a vocation and a dangerous compulsion. Mimi stars alongside Cemre Paksoy and Bruce McKenzie in a story where the lines blur between care and desire, devotion and delusion.

In this exclusive interview, Mimi shares what drew her to this intense character study, working with filmmaker Georgia Bernstein, and how the film pays homage to the classic visual tropes of Brian De Palma, Atom Egoyan, and Michael Haneke.

NIGHT NURSE is now playing in select theaters! • New York: IFC Center, AMC Empire 25, Alamo Drafthouse Manhattan • Los Angeles: Laemmle Monica Film Center, Laemmle Glendale

NIGHT NURSE—distributed officially by IFC (Independent Film Company). Watch the official trailer here

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Are chatbots, algorithms, and artificial intelligence rewriting the architecture of human madness? In this special crossover episode, we sit down with the team behind Suspicious Minds, an urgent new docuseries co-produced by Agoric Media and Selena Gomez's mental fitness ecosystem, Wondermind. We are joined by Sean King O'Grady, who chats about world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Joel Gold and philosopher Ian Gold, PhD, the groundbreaking duo who first identified the "Truman Show Delusion." Together, we explore the thin line between mental wellness and digital paranoia, tracking how tomorrow's hyperreal, AI-dominated landscape is triggering complex, life-altering delusions. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the omnipresent digital world, this eye-opening conversation will change how you view your phone, your mind, and our collective future. In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The New Frontier of Paranoia: How AI technologies, chatbots, and surveillance fears are shaping modern psychological delusions.
• The Truman Show Delusion: How the Golds first identified the phenomenon of believing your life is a reality TV show, and how Y2K fears evolved into AI panic.
• Culture vs. Madness: The fascinating ways our technological environment directly influences the manifestation of mental illness.
• Destigmatizing the Digital Minefield: Practical insights on awareness, prevention, and treatment in an unrecognizable digital age.
• Inside Wondermind & Agoric Media: The mission driven by Selena Gomez and Mandy Teefey to democratize mental fitness through cinematic, expert-backed storytelling.

About Our Guests & Collaborators:

• Agoric Media: A direct-to-audience storytelling studio run by Molly Borman, Jesse Ford, and award-winning filmmaker Sean King O'Grady (The Mill, Mr. Crocket).
• Dr. Joel Gold, MD: Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai, former Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at Bellevue Hospital, and author of Suspicious Minds: How Culture Shapes Madness.
• Ian Gold, PhD: Professor of Philosophy & Psychiatry at McGill University, specializing in the theory of delusion and neuroscience.
• Wondermind: A mental fitness ecosystem co-founded by Mandy Teefey and Selena Gomez to make mental health accessible, routine, and judgment-free.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Check out the docuseries
• Explore Wondermind
• Read the book: Suspicious Minds: How Culture Shapes Madness by Dr. Joel Gold and Ian Gold.
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Filmmaker Rowan Haber dives into the cultural phenomenon of SNL's iconic 90s character "Pat" and how it intersects with modern trans and non-binary identity. We break down the buzz surrounding We Are Pat, the critically acclaimed documentary from the Tribeca Film Festival. Learn how this hilarious, endearing film connects the world of comedy to deep questions of identity, details on its expanded nationwide theatrical run, and its highly anticipated June 23rd digital release via Tribeca Films for Pride Month.

Behind the Lens of a Queer Cinema Masterpiece:

We also look at the powerhouse, star-studded creative team bringing this film to life. From legendary queer executive producers like Alan Cumming, Lilly Wachowski, and Adrian Salpeter, to a "who's who" of game-changing documentary filmmakers including Caryn Capotosto, Lauren Greenfield, and Kirsten Vangsness, this project represents a massive milestone for diverse storytelling.

Key Takeaways in This Episode:

• The SNL Legacy: How a 1990s comedy sketch predicted today's mainstream conversations around gender.
• Theatrical & Digital Release Dates: Where to watch We Are Pat across major cities (NY, LA, Chicago, Portland, Philly) and online this June.
• Diverse Filmmaking: The importance of trans, non-binary, and queer leadership both in front of and behind the camera.
• Plus More! Tune in to find out!

Watch and learn more: We Are Pat Official Trailer here. We Are Pat Website

TVOD/Digital Links:

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Go behind the scenes with an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer! In this episode, we sit down with legendary producer Betty Buckley to uncover the chaotic, ambitious, and heartwarming true story behind the iconic PBS Kids series, Wishbone. We dive deep into the new feature-length documentary, "What's The Story, Wishbone?" alongside director Joey Stewart and the unforgettable voice of Wishbone, Larry Brantley. Discover how a scrappy public television crew took a wild idea—a little Jack Russell Terrier introducing classic literature to millions of kids—and turned it into a global cultural phenomenon that won television's highest achievements. In this episode, you will hear about:

• Inside the Set: Betty Buckley shares what it was really like producing an Emmy-winning children's classic.
• Creative Chaos: How the team successfully adapted massive stories like The Odyssey and Sherlock Holmes for TV.
• The Documentary: The inspiration behind bringing this beloved 90s treasure back for a new generation.

Watch the Film Today:

• Official Trailer: Watch the Official YouTube Trailer .
• Stream the Movie: Available now to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video and the Apple TV Store .
• More Info: Find local public television airings and directories at Whats The Story Wishbone Official Site .

"Whoever saves one life, saves the entire world." — The Talmud

Haunting, unforgettable, and deeply moving, this episode takes you inside the cinematic event 'This Ordinary Thing.' The film tells the remarkable true stories of non-Jews who risked everything to save thousands of Jewish strangers across Europe during The Holocaust.

Featuring never-before-seen archival footage and real testimonies, the film employs some of the world's greatest actors to perform excerpts translated directly from original historical transcripts.

Our legendary, all-star narrators have collectively amassed 5 Oscars, over 20 Academy Award nominations, 60+ Emmy nominations, and 25+ Tony nominations.

Special Feature: Music by Tony-Award winning composer Adam Guettel (The Light in the Piazza, Floyd Collins). Directed by: Nick Davis (You Had To Be There / TIFF 2025) Executive Producer: Albert M. Tapper (Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy)

This film is a timely reminder of the pockets of goodness that can rise in a sea of evil, causing each of us to ask the ultimate contemporary question: "What would I have done?"

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Dating in the digital world feels nearly impossible, and for Kevin, it truly is.

In this episode, we dive into the UK-made comedy series "Patterns" focusing on Episode 4: Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events, which is currently premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival!

Kevin (played by Jake Watkins) is a hopelessly earnest romantic whose optimism far outweighs his self-awareness. By day, he works as a school's Online Safety Salamander. By night, he subjects himself to a relentless series of disastrous dates, convinced that persistence alone will eventually lead to love.

His misadventures become a source of fascination for his colleagues: the confident, sharp-tongued school nurse Vera (Cecilia Noble) and geography teacher Dave Douglas (Ryan Sampson). But what Kevin fails to notice is that a genuine connection has been quietly forming much closer to home.

MEET THE CAST & CREATORS • Kevin (Jake Watkins - BBC's 'I Kissed a Boy'): A lovable friend whose life never quite works out, dreaming of a Hollywood career but stuck as a Safety Salamander. • Dave Douglas (Ryan Sampson - Sky's 'Mr Bigstuff', 'Brassic', ITV's 'Plebs'): An eccentric geography teacher with the best intentions who thinks he's "down with the kids." • Vera (Cecilia Noble - BBC's 'Killing Eve', Netflix's 'Black Mirror'): A no-nonsense school nurse who acts as Kevin's anchor with tough love and emergency sausage rolls. • Creator & Writer: Asad Moghal, who drew inspiration from a string of his own real-life dating disasters to create this sharply observed, character-driven comedy. • Director: Rex Glensy, an orchestral conductor turned entertainment lawyer and filmmaker (director of 'Hill of Vision'), representing production company Aurelia Pictures.

INSIDE THE DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT "Everyone has had a disaster date... My goal as a director was to take a self-deprecating view of dating nightmares some of us might have had, so that at least we can laugh at ourselves instead of crying. The lead character, Kevin is all of us."

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Amid the glamour and chaos of New York Fashion Week (NYFW), the new Tribeca Festival short film "FABRIC" looks past the runway into the cutthroat relationships and transactional alliances of the industry.

In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Frank Sun, who draws on his decade-long career as an elite NYFW photographer to tell an immigrant's story of yearning for belonging in an opulent world. We dive into the performances of genderqueer actor b Norwood (Netflix's YOU, Public Theatre's Twelfth Night) and Kate Pittard (HBO Max's And Just Like That) as they trace the fragile humanity hidden beneath the shields of status, beauty, and success.

Frank Sun discusses how he structured the film's texture alongside real fashion designers, models, and authentic backstage venues. Tune in for an exclusive look at the filmmaker's journey from rural China to the Tribeca Shorts competition, and find out where you can catch the upcoming New York screenings!

For more information and press inquiries, check out the official press materials (https://tinyurl.com) or connect with publicity via Obscured Pictures.

FABRIC's Instagram is here https://www.instagram.com/fabric_film/ Frank Sun account here https://www.instagram.com/xfranksun/

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