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Eric Mika, President and Publisher of The Film Verdict, sits down with his co-host Kelly Jones to speak with Steven Davenport of Screen Ireland at the 2023 AFCI Week in Los Angeles, California. Davenport talks about the exciting opportunities Ireland presents to filmmakers and their impressive pedigree of awards and honors.

The program of this year's Berlinale featured movies told from a characteristic and unapologetic female perspective. In this latest episode of the Showcast, TFV's Matt Micucci shares conversations with artists who presented such first.

First off, filmmaker Emily Atef talks about "Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything" from the festival's official competition, an erotic tale set in 1990 East Germany, following a young woman who begins a relationship with a charismatic farmer who is twice her age.

Secondly, we speak with Sacha Polak, director, and Vicky Knight, director of "Silver Haze." The film offers a fascinating hybrid of reality and fiction, based on the lead actor's lived experiences, starring a cast of non-professional actors and making much use of improvisation.

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Flashback to the 2023 AFCI Week in Los Angeles, California. Eric Mika, President and Publisher of The Film Verdict, sat down with his co-host Kelly Jones, to speak with Bega Metzer of the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission in Utah. Metzer spoke about the exciting possibilities for filmmakers venturing out to the region.

Flashback to the 2023 AFCI Week in Los Angeles, California, as Eric Mika, President and Publisher of The Film Verdict, sat down with his co-host, Kelly Jones, to speak with Tristan Albrecht from the Valais Film Commission in Switzerland.

The Valais Film Commission is an organization dedicated to welcoming, assisting and supporting audiovisual projects in the canton, and encouraging the local film industry.

Each year, the European Film Market welcomes film professionals from different parts of the world to Berlin, Germany. This year was no exception and TFV's Matt Micucci sought the opportunity to record conversations about the current film and audiovisual industry scene of three different countries: Taiwan, Ukraine and Chile.

This latest episode of the Showcast features conversations with: Chia-Hua Yeh, section manager of the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA); Polina Tolmachova, marketing director of FILM.UA; and Ashley Salman, international producer with CinemaChile.

In this episode, Rashid Bahati has the pleasure of speaking with Clement Virgo, a Canadian film and television writer, producer and director. Clement is the co-founder of the production company Conquering Lion Pictures, which has produced critically acclaimed films, such as "Poor Boy's Game" and "The Book of Negroes," a six-part miniseries based on the novel by Canadian writer Lawrence Hill.

"The Book of Negroes" received widespread praise for its compelling storytelling and powerful performances, earning several awards and nominations. In our conversation, we explore Clement's journey in the film industry, his experiences as a black filmmaker in Canada and the importance of representation in the media.

We discuss his approach to storytelling and the creative process behind his works. His dedication to telling authentic and diverse stories has made a tremendous impact on the industry, inspiring a new generation of filmmakers and storytellers. Tune into this episode of Noir 360, to hear Clement Virgo's inspirational story and how he transitioned his life from wanting to be a designer into the world of film.

Unconventional parents and idealistic teachers were among the most fascinating characters of films presented within the program of the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival. In this latest episode of the Showcast, TFV's Matt Micucci shares conversations with filmmakers who presented works featuring such characters.

Director İlker Çatak talks about "The Teachers' Lounge," about an idealistic teacher who decides to take matters into her own hands after one of her students is suspected of theft, which was this year's big winner of the Berlinale's Panorama section.

We also speak with Zara Dwinger, director of "Kiddo," a mother-daughter road movie that is a coming-of-age film with a nod to the lovers-on-the-run genre.

(Featured photo: Alamonde Film)

TFV's Matt Micucci shines a light on the 2023 International Film Festival Rotterdam, in conversation with its director Vanja Kaludjercic.

The conversation was recorded at the 2023 European Film Market and not long after the conclusion of what many consider to be the first major film festival of the calendar year.

As such, this episode of the Showcast features a discussion of its program, including its films, installations, and dedicated sections highlighting specific themes and films from specific regions, as well as the Cinemart and beyond.

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Rashid Bahati presents his conversation with Floyd Webb, a filmmaker and founder/curator of Blacknuss.tv. We discuss Floyd's extensive experience in the film industry, which includes being the associate producer of the award-winning film "Daughters of the Dust" (1992), directed by Julie Dash. He was also the Chicago producer of the American Masters film, "The World of Nat King Cole" (2006).

In our conversation, Floyd shares his journey in the film industry and the challenges that he faced as a Black filmmaker. We also chat about his work as a producer and consultant on several documentaries, including the 50th Anniversary of "The March," directed by John Akomfrah of UK-based Smoking Dogs Films and co-produced by Robert Redford's Sundance Productions.

Floyd's dedication to showcasing the richness and diversity of African-American culture through his platform, Blacknuss.tv, is truly inspiring. We delve into the importance of representation in the media and the impact it has on shaping our perception of ourselves and our communities. This interview is an important look at the intersection of film, culture and history.

Noir 360, the podcast that celebrates international Black film in all its diversity, is thrilled to present Rashid Bahati's conversation with Rahmatou Keïta, a Nigerian journalist, writer and film director.

Keïta's career in film began in 1990 and she has since become an accomplished filmmaker, winning the prestigious 7 d'Or for "L'assiette anglaise" (2005) and the Sojourner Truth Award for her first feature film, "Al'lèèssi..."

Born in Niger, Keïta is of Fulani, Songhai and Mandingo heritage. After studying philosophy and linguistics in Paris, she worked as a journalist for European TV channels before transitioning into filmmaking.

In our podcast conversation, we delve into Rahmatou's experiences as a journalist-turned-filmmaker, her creative process and her dedication to telling authentic stories that are "off the beaten tracks."

This is a very essential interview for all interested in the intersection of film and culture. Tune into Noir 360 to her Keïta's journey as an African woman in the world of global cinema.