🎙️ Always Drink the Good Stuff! Podcast – Featuring Vander (Von) Kochar Filmmaker, Writer & Philosopher

In this episode of Always Drink the Good Stuff!, I sit down with award-winning filmmaker, writer, and philosopher Vander (Von) Kochar — a visionary creator whose work challenges the limits of narrative and thought.

Von’s films are known for blending magical realism with daring social commentary, creating cinematic experiences that provoke, question, and inspire. From the psychological mystery of Italian for Travelers, to the socially impactful documentary Heal America, the historically rich Re-Electing Lincoln, and the bold sci-fi thriller Manfish, his projects explore worlds where reality and imagination constantly intersect.

Throughout our conversation, we dive deep into: • The philosophical roots shaping his storytelling • How cinema can change the way we see society • Why magical realism reveals truths logic can’t reach • His experiences winning major film festival awards • The journey of bringing experimental films to global audiences • What drives him to push artistic boundaries • The future of narrative filmmaking through his lens

Whether you’re a filmmaker, a lover of cinema, or simply someone curious about how ideas become art — this is a conversation that will leave you thinking long after the final frame.

🎬 Full video available on YouTube 🎧 Audio streaming on Spotify 🍷 Pour a glass, settle in — and Always Drink the Good Stuff!

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