Indie Film Nation

Steve James (director) of The Interrupters (USA)

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:33:10 -0800

On this episode, Sue Lawson speaks to award winning documentary filmmaker, Steve James (director, editor, dp and producer) of The Interrupters (USA), 2011 about his brand new feature documentary which is a colloborations with award winning author and journalist, Alex Kotlowitz (There are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America).

The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three violence interrupters who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they themselves once employed within their own communities.

Jon Hewitt (co-writer/director) of X (AUS) (Repost)

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:43:22 -0700

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #049: Jon Hewitt (co-writer/director) of X, Australia, dramatic feature film that recently had it's festival premiere at Melbourne International Film Festival on the 4th August 2011.

WARNING: this interview contains some offensive language and nudity in a clip from the film.

"X" is a dramatic thriller by Jon Hewitt and Belinda McClory who have taking us onto the streets of the infamous Kings Cross in Sydney, Australia. The story takes place over a 24 hour period for a couple of working girls who find themselves fighting for their lives.

Hewitt delivers a roller coaster adventure with two power house performance by Viva Bianca and Hanna Mangan Lawrence in a very accomplished and riveting thriller that delivers way beyond it's very modest budget.

X is currently available on Video On Demand on the IFC and is receiving a theatrical release in a number of countries in the coming months.

For more information visit: X Official Blog

Bjoern Richie Lob (director) of Keep Surfing (GER)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:33:48 -0700

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #049: Bjoern Richie Lob (director) of Keep Surfing (Germany) feature documentary.

Keep Surfing is a very unique edition to the surf genre of films. When you think of great surfing destination certainly Germany would be feature high in the best place to catch waves. But never let that stop Germany from having it's own surf culture in the heart of Munich.

Bjoern Richie Lob (director) bring us to the banks of a river in Munich were a unique group of keen surfers gather to catch a wave.

Keep Surfing screened as part of the Audi Festival of German Film in Australia but has played the Tribeca Film Festival in 2010.

Rashid Ghazi (Director) of Fordson (USA)

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:58:33 -0700

Interview with Rashid Ghazi (Director) of Fordson (USA) a feature length documentary film that follows four talented high school football players from Dearborn Michigan as they gear up for their big senior year rivalry game during the last ten days of Ramadan, a month when Muslims traditionally fast every day from sunrise to sundown.

Fordson premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival 2011 at Park City, Utah.

Göran Olsson (director) of The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (Sweden)

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:05:22 -0700

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #046

Interview with Göran Olsson (director) of The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (Sweden) a feature documentary film that screened in the World Documentary Competition of the Sundance Film Festival 2011 and at the Berlinale Film Festival.

The footage was shot by a group of Swedish journalists whose footage had languished in a basement for 30 years which has been constructed into a mesmerizing journey through the Black Panther activities during that era.

Lilly Ayers (director) and Danielle Bernal (assoc. producer) of Last Fast Ride (USA)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:23:33 -0700

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #045: Interview with Lilly Scourtis Ayers(director) and Danielle Bernal (associate producer) of Last Fast Ride (2011), USA, documentary feature film recorded during the film's world premiere in the documentary competition of the Slamdance Film Festival 2011.

Last Fast Ride chronicles the life and times of Marian Anderson the would-be rock star who was one of the Bay Area's most provocative and controversial lead singers of the '90s punk scene. The fetish model and dominatrix quickly became known for her wild and lewd live sex acts during performances, which often involved other women and bananas. Narrated by pop-culture icon Henry Rollins.

Michael Barnett (director) and Zimmer (superhero) of Superheroes (USA)

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:07:57 -0800

On this episode, Bruce Himmelblau interviews Michael Barnett, Co-Writer/Director and Director of Photography of Superheroes (USA) during the film's world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in the Documentary Competition of the festival.

Michael Barnett is joined by Zimmer, real life superhero, as they discuss this incredibly engaging and enjoyable documentary that takes into the world of those people who patrol the streets of USA cities dressed in homemade costumes. The names of Mr. Xtreme, Master Legend, Thanatos, Zetaman, Life, Dark Guardian, The New York Initiative and Xtreme Justice League may not be as iconic as the fictional superheroes created by Stan Lee but it's worthy of spending 90 minutes with on this adventure on the mean streets. They have no special powers but strong sense of justice, at times misguided but at least their honest and genuine souls.

Superheroes was shot on Canon 5D which Michael Barnett demonstrates what powerful camera can be in the hands of very clever and brilliant cinematography.

Glen Porter (writer) of I Melt With You (USA)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:08:25 -0800

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #043: Interview with Glenn Porter (writer) of I Melt with You (USA) dramatic feature film at the world premiere of the film during the Sundance Film Festival 2011.

Synopsis:

Richard (Thomas Jane), Ron (Jeremy Piven), Tim (Christian McKay), and Jonathan (Rob Lowe) are friends from college who gather for a weekend each year to celebrate their friendship and catch up with each other. On the surface, they look like other men going through life: they have careers and families and responsibilities. But as with many people, there is more to them than meets the eye. As the weekend progresses, they go down the rabbit hole of excess. Fueled by sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, their bacchanalian reunion drives them to an unexpected place where they are forced to confront themselves and the choices they’ve made.

Writer/director Mark Pellington returns to the Sundance Film Festival with a riveting and emotionally raw story that puts the modern male psyche under the knife, opening it up and exposing it for what it is. The four leads deliver crackling performances as they dig deeply within themselves to portray painfully honest characters. What emerges is a visually dazzling, sonically charged exploration of men on the brink of enlightenment . . . whether they want it or not.

Ted Schilowitz (RED Cameras)/Luis Flores Jr (Associate Producer) of Bellflower(USA)

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:56:25 -0800

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #042: Interview with Ted Schilowitz from RED Cameras with the RED Epic and Luis Flores Jr. (RED Technician) discuss the RED Epic and Bellflower (USA) dramatic feature film screening in the NEXT category at the Sundance Film Festival 2011.

Constance Marks (Director) and Kevin Clash (Elmo) of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (USA)

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:22:05 -0800

Interview with Constance Marks (Director) of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (USA) discussing this amazing documentary on the film's world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the US Documentary Competition.

This episode features Kevin Clash and the puppet of the hour, ELMO.

Gareth Edwards (Director) of Monsters (UK)

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:02:19 -0800

Video Podcast #040: Interview with Gareth Edwards (Writer/Director) of Monsters (UK) dramatic feature film which has been playing film festivals around the world to both critical and audience acclaim. Monsters has made a quick transition from the film festival circuit to theatrical release in the USA, UK and Australia.

Sean Byrne (Writer/Director) of The Loved Ones (AUS)

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:30:49 -0700

Video Podcast #039: Interview with Sean Byrne (Writer/Director) of The Loved Ones

Michael Goi (Director/DOP) of Megan Is Missing (USA)

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:47:57 -0700

Interview with industry veteran, Michael Goi, director and director of photography who's career spans over twenty years in television and film. Goi has worked on programs like The Mentalist, My Name is Earl, Life on Mars, Invasion, Private Practice and Witless Protection. Recently he wrote, directed and produced the feature film Megan Is Missing (2009).

Charlie Hill-Smith (Writer/Director) of Strange Birds in Paradise (AUS)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:28:22 -0700

Interview with Charlie Hill-Smith (Writer/Director) of Strange Birds in Paradise: A West Papuan Story, feature documentary that gives us an insight into the political unrest, but beautifully told with the music that gives hope for the people of West Papuan.

Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of Melbourne Underground Film Festival

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:48:18 -0700

Interview with Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of Melbourne Underground Film Festival 2011 and he discuss his new documentary film, Heart of Lightness (2010)

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Ben Andrews (Creater) of This Is Not A Film Festival

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:18:22 -0700

Interview with Ben Andrews (founder) of This Is Not A Film Festival (Melbourne, Australia)

Daniel Roberts (Actor) in Dreamland (AUS)

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:46:34 -0700

On this edition, we interview Daniel Roberts (Actor) in Ivan Sen's new film, Dreamland (2010) Australia.

Dreamland is an incredible visual and moody film that will transport you into the spirit and mystery of the Nevada desert.

Clare Stewart (Festival Director) of Sydney Film Festival

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:18:08 -0700

Christopher Holland (author) of Film Festival Secrets

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:36:53 -0700

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Tim Daly (Private Practice)/Jason Ritter (The Dry Land)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:33:34 -0700

Interviews with Tim Daly, actor, from Private Practice, discussing his position as co-president of The Creative Coalition and Jason Ritter, actor, in The Dry Land (USA) dramatic feature that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2010.

Adam Busch (co-director) of Drones (USA) with cast members

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:20:24 -0800

Interview with Adam Busch (co-director) and cast members Samm Levine, Jonathan Woodward, Marc Evan Jackson from Drones (USA) dramatic feature film from the Slamdance Film Festival.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Producer) HITRECORD.ORG and Hesher(USA)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:00:05 -0800

Interview with Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Producer) discussing his HITRECORD.ORG and his latest role in Hesher plus Jared Geller (Co-Producer) of HITRECORD.ORG

Ondi Timoner (Writer/Director) of We Live In Public (USA)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:21:24 -0800

Interview with Ondi Timoner (Writer/Director) of We Live In Public (USA) documentary feature film. Ondi discuss her films theatrical release strategy and the future of distribution for independent filmmakers.

Video Podcast #029: Peter Schlatter from G-Tech (Repost)

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:56:51 -0800

Interview with Peter Schlatter from G-Tech discussing their product range of hard drives.

Video Podcast #028: Sundance Film Festival show/Morgan Spurlock

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:25:27 -0800

From the streets of Park City Utah coverage of the Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals with interview with Morgan Spurlock discussing his role as one of Documentary Jurors and distribution.

Podcast #091: Sundance Preview with Ondi Timoner (award winning filmmaker)

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:38:17 -0800

Interview with Ondi Timoner (Director) of We Live In Public (USA), 2009 Sundance Documentary Grand Jury Prize, who will be a juror at Sundance for the Documentary Competition. Bruce and Mike break down this year's festival.

Podcast #090: Jamin Winans (Writer/Director) of INK (USA)

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:24:59 -0800

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Palm Springs International Film Festival announces awards and Mariah Carey acceptance speech is worth a watch.

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In Focus

Interview with Jamin Winans (Writer/Director) of Ink (USA) feature film currently available on iTunes, Netflix and torrents around the globe.

Podcast #089: Steven Sheil (Writer/Director) of Mum & Dad (UK)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:07:03 -0800

Interview with Steven Sheil (Writer/Director) of Mum & Dad (UK) feature horror film available on DVD rental and retail around the world.

Podcast #088: Andrew Scarano (Director) of Into The Shadows (AUS)

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:57:19 -0700

Interview with Andrew Scarano (Director) of Into The Shadows (AUS) feature length documentary film that tied for the Best Australian FIlm at the last weekends Melbourne Underground Film Festival.

Video Podcast #027: Jake Rademacher (Director/Producer) of Brothers at War (USA)

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:06:07 -0700

Bruce Himmelblau catches up with Jake Rademacher (Director/Producer) of Brothers at War (USA) documentary feature film currently on limited theatrical release in USA. Brothers at War is dramatic and powerful account of Jake telling the story of his two brothers who are currently serving in the US Army in Iraq and he discover why they fight!

Video Podcast #026: Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of Melbourne Underground Film Festival

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:41:19 -0700

Interview with Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of Melbourne Underground Film Festival for the tenth year he brings the best collection of new underground cinema from around Australia and overseas!

Podcast #087: Franny Armstrong (Director) of The Age of Stupid (UK)

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:08:46 -0700

Interview with Franny Armstrong (Director) of The Age of Stupid (UK)

Trailer - The Age of Stupid (UK)

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:50:11 -0700

Trailer - The Age of Stupid (UK) the subject of audio podcast #087 features interview with Franny Armstrong (Writer/Director)

Video Podcast #025: Serhat Cardee (Writer/Director) of Cedar Boys

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:37:43 -0700

Interview with Serhat Cardee (Writer/Director) of Cedar Boys (AUS) dramatic feature film currently on theatrical release in Australia

Video Podcast #024: Michael Tronick (Editor) of Hairspray (USA)

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:08:58 -0700

Sue Lawson caught up with legendary film editor Michael Tronick to discuss his career which includes such film credits as Beverly Hills II, Less Than Zero, Midnight Run, Days of Thunder, Hudson Hawk, Scent of Woman, True Romance, Under Siege 2, Eraser, Remember the Titans, The Scorpion King, Hairspray and Mr & Mrs Smith just to mention a selection of projects.

Michael Tronick before he started cutting films was an acclaimed music editor in Hollywood which boast an equally impressive list of projects.

Video Podcast #023: Kyle Patrick Alvarez (Writer/Director) of Easier With Practice (USA)

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:10:57 -0700

Interview with Kyle Patrick Alvarez (Writer/Director) of Easier with Practice (USA) award winning dramatic feature film that premiered at Cinevegas

Video Podcast #022: Kerry Prior (Writer/Director) of The Revenant (USA)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:21:07 -0700

Interview with Kerry Prior (Writer/Director) of The Revenant (USA) feature film that premiered at the Cinevegas Film Festival. The Revenant won the Dramatic Audience Award at Cinevegas.

Video Podcast #021: Jeff Mizushima (Director) of ETIENNE! (USA)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:00:20 -0700

Interview with Jeff Mizushima (Writer/Director) of ETIENNE! (USA) feature film that had it's world premiere at Cinevegas Film Festival

Video Podcast #020: Fiona Cochrane (Writer/Director) of Four of a Kind (AUS)

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:05:22 -0700

This episode features the enigma, Barry Mandingo as guest host who visit Fiona Cochrane (Producer/Director) of Four of a Kind (AUS) a new dramatic feature film which will be released theatrical on he 11th June 2009 at the Cinema Nova @ Carlton

Four of a Kind has picked up a number of awards at international film festival and is critically acclaimed.

For more information visit Fiona's production company, F-Reel for future and previous projects.

Video Podcast #019: Peter Callahan (Writer/Director) of Against the Current/Khary Jones (Writer/Director) of Hug

Tue, 19 May 2009 22:05:07 -0700

This episode features two interviews this week:

Sue Lawson speaks to Peter Callahan (Director) of Against the Current (USA) dramatic feature film which stars Joseph Fiennes and Mary Tyler Moore which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 09 and is screening in June at the Seattle International Film Festival

Next Sue's chat to Khary Jones (Director) of Hug (USA) a wonderful short film that was audience favourite at the Sundance Film Festival - check out the trailer here and visit Khary Jones production company, Waldorf & Garden

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Video Podcast #018: Havana Marking (Director/Producer) of Afghan Star (UK)

Wed, 06 May 2009 05:13:24 -0700

Interview with Havana Marking (Director/Producer) of Afghan Star (UK) feature documentary film that won the audience award for World Cinema Audience Award Documentary and World Cinema Directing Award Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival 2009.

Video Podcast #017: Sam Rockwell, James C Strouse (Writer/Director) of The Winning Season (USA)

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:28:36 -0700

Interview with Sam Rockwell, Rob Corddry, James C. Strouse (Writer/Director) of The Winning Season (2009) (USA) comedy feature film on the red carpet at the film's world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2009

Video Podcast #016: Greg Kohs (Writer/Director) of Song Sung Blues (USA)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:09:10 -0700

Video Podcast #015: Darryl Littleton (Writer) of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (Part 2 of 2)

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:13:33 -0700

Video Podcast #014: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (Part 1 of 2)

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:32:35 -0700

Video Podcast #013: cast of Finding Bliss (USA)

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:53:50 -0700

Red Carpet interviews with Julie Davis (Writer/Director) of Finding Bliss along with feature interviews with cast members: Donnamarie Recco, Christa Campbell, P.J Byren, Matthew Davis and Jamie Kennedy. Film features Leelee Sobieski and Denise Richards in this wicked comedy about the porn industry.

IFN Video Podcast #12 - Madeleine Olnek (Director) of Countertransference

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:50:38 -0700

Interview with Madeleine Olnek (Writer/Director) of Countertransference (USA) short film screening at this week SXSW Film Festival during the 13-21 March 2009. Interview was recorded at the Sundance Film Festival 2009 in Park City, Utah.

IFN Video Podcast #11 - Black Dynamite (USA) Red Carpet Premiere

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:21:41 -0800

Interviews with the creative team behind Black Dynamite (USA) feature film that screened in the Park City Midnight program @ the Sundance Film Festival 2009.

IFN Video Podcast #10 - Steven Kastrissios (Writer/Director) of The Horseman (AUS)

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:21:46 -0700

Interview with Steven Kastrissios (Writer/Director/Editor/Producer) of The Horseman (AUS) feature film which had it's world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival and ever since has been causing a stir for all the right reason. The Horseman is an excellent revenge film that will shock audience around the world.

IFN Video Podcast #09 - Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of the Melbourne Underground Film Festival

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:19:24 -0700

IFN Podcast #086 - Rusty Nails (Director) of Dead On: the life and cinema of George A. Romero

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:46:53 -0700

Interview with Rusty Nails (Writer/Director) of Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (USA) feature documentary - screened as a work in progress at the Melbourne International Film Festival as part of the George A. Romero retrospective at the festival.

IFN Podcast #085 - Benjamin Gilmour (Writer/Director) of Son Of A Lion

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:11:49 -0700

Interview with Benjamin Gilmour (Writer/Director) of Son Of A Lion (Australian) feature film currently on theatrical release in Australian and premiered at the Berlinale Film Festival (2008)

IFN Video Podcast #08 - Morgan Spurlock (Director) of Where In The World Is Osma Bin Laden?

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:14:21 -0700

Interview with Morgan Spurlock (Writer/Director) of Where In The World Is Osma Bin Laden? (USA) and Super Size Me (USA) discussing his incredible success with both these very enjoyable documentaries that started a career that was over ten years in the making.

IFN Video Podcast #07 - Michelle Carey (Senior Programmer) of MIFF

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:30:36 -0700

On today's program Mike Smith interviews Michelle Carey (Senior Programmer) of the Melbourne International Film Festival about this year's event which commences on the 25th July to 10th August 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #06 - Joe Shapiro (Editor) of Zoo (USA)

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:21:53 -0800

On today's show in the spirit the forthcoming Sundance Film Festival, Sue Lawson speaks to Joe Shapiro (Editor) of Zoo (USA) the feature documentary that tackles the controversial subject of beastility. Zoo has been described as a beautiful and confronting film that has been challenging audiences around the film festival circuit this year.

Indie Film Nation #84 - Chris Griffin (Writer/Director) of Partyline (USA)

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:27:37 -0800

Bruce Himmelblau (Chicago, USA) interviews Chris L. Griffin (Writer/Director/Producer) of Partyline (USA) feature film currently playing the film festival circuit in the USA plus Moby opens his music catalogue to independent filmmakers check out at mobygratis.com

Indie Film Nation #83 - Ben Templesmith (Co-creator) of 30 Days of Night

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:17:36 -0700

Interview with Ben Templesmith (AUS) co-creator of the graphic novel that inspired the new horror feature film 30 Days of Night (USA) directed by David Slade and produced by Sam Raimi plus update on Ed Burn's new film Purple Violent.

Indie FIlm Nation Video Podcast #05 - Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) MUFF

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:07:16 -0700

Interview with Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF) discussing this year's censorship problems and his future projects.

Indie Film Nation #082 - Daniel Snyder (Director) of Dreams On Spec (USA)

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:00:54 -0700

Interview with Daniel Snyder (Director) of Dreams on Spec (USA) feature documentary film by Mercury Productions - now available on DVD from Amazon & NeoFlix! The film follows three aspiring screenwriters as they try to get their scripts turned into film. The film features established screenwriters James L. Brooks (Terms of Endearment), Nora Ephron (Sleepless In Seattle), Gary Ross (Seabiscuit), Ed Solomon (Men In Black), Steven De Souza (Die Hard) and Carrie Fisher (Script Doctor and On The Lot judge)

And get this -- IndieFilmNation Listeners get a special price -- 15% off this DVD. Check out the movie at Dreams On Spec and buy it using the Neoflix buying option. Then put in the coupon code "indiefilmnation" (without the quotation marks) and voila!

Music by Atomictom with Movie Screens and Magazines

Indie Film Nation #081 - Tony Ayres (Writer/Director) of The Home Song Stories (AUS)

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:07:26 -0700

Interview with Tony Ayres (Writer/Director) of The Home Song Stories (AUS) dramatic feature film starring Joan Chen (USA) screening at the Toronto International Film Festival (next month) and currently on theatrical release in Australia

Indie Film Nation #080 - Jonathan King (Writer/Director) of Black Sheep (NZ)

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:47:43 -0700

Interview with Jonathan King (Writer/Director) of Black Sheep (NZ) comedy horror feature film - currently on theatrical release in Australia and smash hit at the Toronto Film Festival in 2006

Music from T. Randolph Scott with The Alien, The Sheep and Stanely Kubrick

Black Sheep (NZ) - Trailer

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:38:41 -0700

Indie Film Nation #079 - Shane Meadows (Writer/Director) of This Is England (UK)

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:04:32 -0700

Interview with Shane Meadows (Writer/Director) of This Is England (UK) award winning feature film and closing night at the Melbourne International Film Festival

This Is England (Trailer)

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:54:34 -0700

Shane Meadows (Writer/Director) of This Is England (UK) featured on Episode 79 of Indie Film Nation Podcast

Shane Meadows previous films include 24 7 (1997), A Room for Romeo Brass (1999), Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002), Dead Man's Shoes (2004)

Indie Film Nation #078 - Anna Biller (Writer/Director) of Viva (USA) and Alex Ferrari (Director) of Cyn (USA)

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:06:39 -0700

Interviews with Anna Biller (Writer/Director/Producer/Production Designer/Costume Designer/Cast) and Jared Sanford (Co-Producer/Cast) of Viva (USA) feature length film appearing in the Forbidden Pleasure program @ Melbourne International Film Festival plus interview with Alex Ferrari (Writer/Director) of Broken and Cyn (USA) two successful short films produced in conjunction with Numb Robot and The Enigma Factory

Indie Film Nation #077 for 24th July 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:29:02 -0700

Interview with Stacey Parks (USA) author of The Insiders Guide to Independent Film Distribution and founder of the Filmspecific.com site plus filmmaker of the week is Dan Masucci from Foutainhead Pictures (Writer/Director) of Letting Go (USA) short film produced for the On The Lot (reality television series) after he was short listed for the program

Music
Arizona Man by Wensday

Indie Film Nation #076 for 16th July 2007

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:39:40 -0700

Interview with Richard Moore (Executive Director) of Melbourne International Film Festival (25th July to 12th August 2007) plus we catch up with Barry Mandingo (screenwriter and previous co-host this podcast)

Music
How Is It Gonna End by Tom Waits

My Odeo Channel (odeo/bd3fd5902ed257c4)

Indie Film Nation #075 for 9th July 2007

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:12:47 -0700

Interview with Goetz Weber (CEO & Co-Founder) of inDplay.com (online market place for film, TV and video rights getting content creators and professionals buyers together)

plus an update on future episodes with very special guest on next week show

Music

80's Trash by The Ribbon Device

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #04 - Interview with Crispin Glover and David Brothers (Part 2)

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:22:07 -0700

Interview with Crispin Glover and David Brothers (Directors) of It's Fine, Everything is Fine! (USA) feature length film which can't be easily categorized into any particular genre screened in the Midnight program of the Sundance Film Festival 07. Crispin Glover tours regular around the world with What's Is It? and It's Fine, Everything is Fine!

Part 2 of 2

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #04 - Interview with Crispin Glover and David Brothers (Part 1)

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:14:04 -0700

Indie Film Nation #074 for 25th June 2007

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:02:17 -0700

Interview with Cherie Nowlan (Director) of Clubland (AUS) (Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 07) will be released nationally across the Australia (this week) and on the 4th July in the USA will be released as Introducing the Dwights (USA).

Filmmaker of the week is J. Fabian (Writer/Producer/Director/Actor) of Movin G (USA) feature film.

Industry update: last days of the My Movie Network Competition "Discover Me", On the Lot, Seattle and Cinvegas Film Festival.

Music: Any Day Now by Tim Foley (USA) and Only Cold by Glasshouse (AUS) from the Podsafe Music Network.

Indie Film Nation #073 for 19th May 2007

Sat, 19 May 2007 00:20:51 -0700

Interview with Tammy Caplan (co-writer/director) and Joe Gold (co-writer/star) of Fartman: Caught in a Tight Ass (USA) short film - smash hit on Atom Films and available to watch now! plus we bring you an update on the Cannes Film Festival and preview the upcoming Seattle International Film Festival kicks off on the 24 May to 17 June

Music
If this geek ruled the world by Geoff Smith

99 words for boobs by The FuMP from Robert Lund

Competition
Don't forget to enter the "Discover Me" short film competition at mymovienetwork.com to win a copy of FrameForge 3D software and much much more!

Crispin Glover Interview Teaser

Mon, 14 May 2007 22:40:20 -0700

A short teaser to the 30 minute interview I recorded with Crispin Glover and David Brothers at the Sundance Film Festival this year on the world premiere of his new film, It's Fine, Everything is Fine!

Indie Film Nation #072 for 29th April 2007

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:03:22 -0700

Interview with Tiffany & Jayce Bartok (Directors) of Altered by Elvis (USA) feature documentary plus Jayce is also the screenwriter of The Cake Eaters (USA) currently playing at the Tribeca Film Festival .

Plus we chat with the Ben Pinkhasik and Clint Mazur (co-founders) of My Movie Network a great social networking/resources for filmmakers and we announce the "Discover Me" film competition in conjunction with the My Movie Network - win a copy of FrameForge 3D (storyboarding software) and a chance to be featured on Indie Film Nation.

Music from the Podsafe Music Network
Another Wasted Barman by Kidbrother (Sweden)
Coming Down Easy by The Brown Hornets (Canada)

Indie Film Nation #071 for 13th April 2007

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:41:35 -0700

Interview with Stephen Tramontana (Writer/Director) of Grindhouse (USA) feature film made in 2002 and who has accused Quentin Tarantino of ripping off their film for his new film project with Robert Rodgriuez. Tramontana has released his film for download for only 99 cents at The Real Grindhouse

Bryan Singer vs Gus Van Sant - both are making new films about the Harvey Milk murder in San Franscisco

Anne Thompson from Variety magazine reports that independent filmmakers are now using online distribution strategies like Amazon Unboxed to release their films and details Linda Nelson and Michael Madsen experience of distributing their film Shifted (USA) on Amazon. Madsen appeared on Indie Film Nation #039 on the 19th March 2006 discussing exactly this strategy over year before the industry papers picked on this trend.

Preview the forthcoming San Francisco International Film from the 26th April to 10th May 2007

Music from the Podsafe Music Network

Had Enough by Frenzal Rhomb (AUS) from Fat Wreck Records (USA)

Sleepwalker by Sender (AUS)

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #03 - Interview with David Carradine, Adam Rifkin and Scott Billups from Homo Erectus (Slamdance)

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:03:21 -0700

Red Carpet interviews at the Slamdance Film Festival for the world premiere of Homo Erectus (USA) feature comedy on [myspace] or [Internet Movie Database]

Interviews with David Carradine (star) [official site], [myspace] or [IMDB], Scott Billups (Director of Photography) [IMDB] and Adam Rifkin (writer/director/producer/star) on [MySpace] or [IMDB]

Indie Film Nation #070 for 22nd March 2007

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:16:12 -0700

Interview with Peter Baxter (co-founder) of Slamdance Film Festival and Will Slocombe (Director) with Ben Kolak (co-Producer) of Crime Fiction (USA) dramatic feature film

Music
Gotta Be Mine by Laura Clapp available on PMN My Glass Eye by Beth Thornley available on PMN

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #02 - Interview with Johnny Barrington (Trout) @ Sundance

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:58:01 -0800

Sue Lawson (new host) interviews Johnny Barrington (writer/director) of Trout (UK) short film screened at the Sundance Film Festival - available online now and will be in competition at South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, TX (USA)

Bruce Himmelblau and Mike Smith @ give a brief of overview of the Sundance Film Festival outside the Egyptian Theatre in Main Street

Trout (trailer) screening at SXSW07

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:19:36 -0800

Trout (UK) short film produced by Sigma Films screening at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, TX (USA) directed by Johnny Barrington (UK)

Indie Film Nation #069 for 21st February 2007

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:47:55 -0800

Podsafe Music
Taste It by Casey Desmond @ PMN

In Focus
Interview with Donal MacIntyre (Director) of A Very British Gangster (UK) feature documentary that screened in the World Documentary Competition @ Sundance Film Festival

Filmmaker of the Week
Interview with William Lappe (Writer/Director) of Even Steven (USA) short film on Myspace

Podsafe Music
Suicide Song by Team Salt on PMN

Indie Film Nation Video Podcast #01 - Interview with Nick Broomfield @ Sundance

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:40:06 -0800

Interview with Nick Broomfield (Writer/Director) of Ghosts that competed in the World Dramatic Competition of the Sundance Film Festival

Indie Film Nation #068 for 15th January 2007

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:01:00 -0800

Industry News

Sundance Film Festival announces short films to be available on iTunes plus podcasting of panels and events @ iTunes
Independent Film Channel (IFC) changes content and will screen series programs
New Line Cinema brawl with Peter Jackson
Dovetail.tv is paying filmmakers $0.10 per download
Indie Film Nation podcast is being syndicated by MovieScope Magazine (UK)

Podsafe Music

Little Films by Vanessa Peters and Ice Cream on Mondays @ PMN - available for $0.99

In Focus

Preview of the Sundance Film Festival, Slamdance and Tromadance @ Park City, Utah with Bruce Himmelblau - the hits and misses of the festivals

Filmmaker of the Week

Interview with Matthew Saville (Writer/Director) of Noise (AUS) feature film in World Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival

Indie Film Nation #067 for 9th January 2007

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 05:43:51 -0800

Industry News
Johnny Depp maybe Freddie Mercury in biopic on Queen
Val Kilmer wants to make a sequel to Real Genuis
Paramount and New Line considering remaking Friday the 13th (Please someone stop all this madness!)
Apple has a fantastic article and video on David Fincher's Zodiac - production work flow!
True fan dedication check out this guys attempt to help Children of Men win an Oscar

Event Wrap
Palm Springs Film Festival hands out awards even before festival is over on the 15th January

Event Preview
Check out next weeks show for a preview on the Sundance/Slamdance/Tromadance Film Festival on Park City (USA) plus the show will be on Sirius Satellite Radio (USA)

Inside Tip
Enter your film in THE FLUX 2007 IPOD FILM FESTIVAL for great prizes and fame!

Use Indie3 for $6.95 .COM domain names @ GO DADDY

Podsafe Music
Push by Brother Love @ Podsafe Music Network available for only $0.99

In Focus
Interview with Philip Hodgetts (AUS), based in LA, film editor/podcaster from the Digital Production Buzz and Intelligent Assistant

Filmmaker of the Week
Interview with Kimball Carr (writer/director) and Ethan Marten (Producer) of Samaritan (USA) @ MySpace and produced by Star Circle Pictures

Podsafe Music
Twenty to Life by 28 @ Podsafe Music Network

Indie Film Nation #066 for 23rd December 2006

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 02:21:15 -0800

Industry News
Alpha Dog's theatrical release in January maybe put back on the leash
Aussie Project Greenlight winner announced Gus Van Sant gets into the Xmas spirit a bit too much
Trailer released for the Grindhouse project by Tarantino and Rodriguez a new B grade 70's inspired film!
Sundance Film Festival comes to Second Life (the virtual world) with premiere of the Four Eyed Monsters
Film Festival Wrap
Bangkok Film Festival postponed from January to July
Podsafe Music
I saw mummy kissing santa claus by Twisted Sister @ Podsafe Music Network
In Focus
Bruce Himmelblau wraps the winners of the Best of the Mid West Fest and presents an interview with Matt Farnsworth (star/writer/director) and Diane Foster (star/producer) of Iwoa (USA) conducted by Mike McNamara from the Midwest Film Festival
MySpace Filmmaker of the Week Interview with Daniel Casey (writer/director) of The Death of Michael Smith (USA) feature film on its world premiere at the Slamdance 07
Podsafe Music
If every day was christmas by Podsafe for Peace @ Podsafe Music Network

Indie Film Nation #065 for 12th December 2006

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:09:23 -0800

Industry News
watch John Carpenter's Halloween on MySpace
InDigEnt ceasing operations
Tribeca Film Festival joins forces with ESPN for special sports program in the next year's festival
Wesley Snipes gets arrested
Richard (Donnie Darko) Kelly has finally finished Southland Tales for its theatrical release

Event Wrap
Australia Film Institue Awards winners
Europeon Film Academy Award winners
Asian First Film Award winners
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award winners
New York Film Critic Circle Award winners

Event Preview
Sundance Film Festival announces entire film program
Slamdance Film Festival announces entire film program

Podsafe Music
Give me a second chance for Christmas by Candy Butchers @ PMN

In Focus
Interview with Matteo Ribaudo, based in LA (USA), the director of In the Name of My Father (award winning short film) and founder of A Million Dollar Movie Competition

Filmmaker of the Week
Interview with Garath Crook, based in Manchester (UK), short filmmaker from Graphic Quarter

Podsafe Music
No more summertime blues by Geoff Smith @ PMN

Indie Film Nation #064 for 29th November 2006

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:42:42 -0800

' Industry News
Sundance Institute unveils the competition program for the 2007 Sundance Film Festival
Walmart joins the movie download business
Ghost House Pictures for 30 Days webisodes
Slamdance announces finalist for Guerilla Gamemaker Competition
Movie Memorabilia Auctions on ebay @ darkworld71

Event Wrap
Stockholm International Film Festival winners
Taipei International Film Festival winners

Event Preview
Anchorage International Film Festival (USA) from 1st to 10th December 2006

HDFest (USA) @ LA on the 1st to 3rd December 2006

Spirit Awards nominees announced with Four Eyed Monster picks 2 nominations plus screenings on the 1st December onwards in NYC

Inside Tip
HDforIndies.com

Podsafe Music
How can i be sure? by Douglas Kay (UK) @ Podsafe Music Network

In Focus
Interview with Alec Morgan (Writer/Director) of Hunt Angels (AUS) feature film on theatrical release this week in Australia

Filmmaker of the Week
Bruce Himmelblau interviews D.B. Sweeney (Actor/Writer/Director/Producer) of DIrt Nap (USA) feature film to be released theatrically next year!

Podsafe Music
Lunacy Drive by Imaginitis (AUS) @ Podsafe Music Network

Indie Film Nation #063 for 20th November 2006

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 18:57:44 -0800

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Industry News
Weinsteins get into bed with Blockbuster
Hollywood search YouTube for next big thing!
Filmmaker magazine celebrate 25th anniversary of the Sundance Institute in downloadable PDF document
Sundance Film Festival announces opening night film - Chicago 10
Remake of John Carpenter's The Thing
Is David Lynch planning to bring back Twin Peaks or release the missing material from Fire Walk with Me

Industry Wrap
IF Awards (Australia) winners

Industry Preview
Dubia International Film Festival (Saudia Arabia) from 10th to 17th December
Tahiti Film Festival from the 2nd to 9th December 2006 plus online film festival (romantic theme) on Fest21.com

Inside Tip
Revver teams with IFP Project for cool competition to screen film at the Gotham Awards

Go Daddy .COM domain for $6.95 use promo code indie3

Podsafe Music
Time to Dance by Panic at the Disc @ Podsafe Music Network

In Focus
Interview with David Redman (Producer) from Instinct Entertainment (Strange Bedfellows, Muggers, Salute to Peter Norman, Torn and You and Your Stupid Mate) based in Melbourne, Australia

Earthlink Promotion

MySpace Filmmaker of the Week
Interview with Steve Mudd (Writer/Director) of Seclusion Official Site (USA) on MySpace - a feature length political thriller now on DVD through Amazon

Podsafe Music
Stick to the Girl by Loveless on Podsafe Music Network

Indie FIlm Nation #062 for 13th November 2006

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 04:45:36 -0800

Industry News
American Film Market Update
Slamdance Makes A Pledge
Mobile Phone Films gets legitimate
Hellraiser is back from the dead

Event Wrap
Dovetail.tv Announce Winners Off The Shelf Competition

Event Preview
Stockholm Film Festival from 16th to 26th November 2006 plus Nokia Mobile Phone Film Festival

Go Daddy Promotion
Use Promo code Indie3 for .COM domain for only $6.95

Podsafe Music
Hollywood by Bubble from California (USA) @ PMN

In Focus
Interview with Chris Mhim (Director) from Big Damn Film Festival screening across the 12 USA cities throughout 2007

Earthlink Promotion

MySpace Filmmaker of Week
Interview with HM Coaklely (co-writer/director) of Holla new feature length horror film on limited theatrical release in the USA in December @ MySpace

Check out this film
Please check out Sticky Date @ Podshow

Podsafe Music
Hey Hey Sister by Laura Clapp @ PMN

Indie Film Nation #061 for 31st October 2006

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:05:38 -0800

Industry News
American Film Market (Los Angelos) on 1st - 8th November
YouTube Starts the Cleanese
Bana Gets tough again
Rent your own office on main street during Sundance @ The Eating Establishment

Wrap
Australian International FIlm Festival Winners
Portable Film Festival Winners

Preview
British Independent Film Awards Announce Nominations
IFP 2006 Gotham Film Awards Announce Nominations
AFI Awards Announce Nominations

Inside Tip
The Fall 2006 Screenplay Competition

Go Daddy Promotion - use promo code indie3 for .COM @ $6.95

Podsafe Music
Afliction by Dan Anibal @ PMN

In Focus
Interview with Chris Gore , the founder of FIlm Threat , author of Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide and producer of My Big Fat Independent Film

Earthlink Promotion @ PMN

FIlmmaker of the Week
Interview with Amy Berg (Director) of Deliver From Us Evil (feature documentary) on theatrical release in the USA

Podsafe Music
Mr Bush Why Cant We Be Friends by Luigi Cappel @ PMN

Indie Film Nation #060 for 17th October 2006 (MP3)

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 22:51:17 -0700

Industry News
David Lynch confirms self distribution of Inland Empire to hit cinemas soon!
Survival Tips for Independent Filmmakers in New York Times Article
Pakistan zombie horror film coming soon!
Gamers screening @ Home Brewed Film Festival (Sydney, Australia) on 23rd October and available now @ Buygamers.com

Event Wrap
Woodstock Film Festival (NYC) Winners

Event Preview
London Film Festival commences on the 18th October to 2nd November

Inside Tip
Have you been using the enhanced features of the podcast? contact us

Podsafe Music
To be angel by Uncle Seth @ PMN
GoDaddy Promotion use Indie3 (promo code) to get .COM domain names for $6.95

In Focus
Interview with Cameron Male and Tim K. Ali (Creative Directors) of the Australian International Film Festival which commences on the 21st October to 30th October

Earthlink Challenge

Filmmaker of the Week
Bruce Himmelblau interviews Goran Dukic (Writer/Director) of Wristcutters: A Love Story @ Chicago International Film Festival on MySpace

Podsafe Music
Bottom of the World by Tom Waits

Indie Film Nation #060 for 17th October 2006 (Enhanced Editi

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 04:45:54 -0700

Indie Film Nation #059 for 6th October 2006

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 09:39:51 -0700

Industry News
AFI Awards and IF Awards announce hosts
David Lynch's creative secret revealed
Rune - feature film to be released initially on iPod
Portable Film Festival

Wrap
San Sebastian Film Festival News
Fantastic Fest Winners

Preview
Stiges Film Festival (Spain)
Mill Valley Film Festival (San Francisco, USA)
Film Independent 2006 Filmmaker Fourm (Los Angelos, USA) 26th to 28th October

The Inside Tip
Netflix one million giveaway

Go Daddy Promotion
use promo code INDIE3 to get .COM domain for $6.95

Podsafe Music
You Don't Need an iPod by Uncle Seth @ PMN

In Focus
Interview with Joel Miller (Writer/Director) of The Still Life (USA) new dramatic feature film @ MySpace

Filmmaker of the Week
Interview with Gary King (NYC, USA) the director of Hubris (short film) @ MySpace

Suggestions/Comments/Involvement - email us!

Join Indie Film Nation @ MySpace

Vote for Indie Film Nation @ Podcast Alley

Review Indie Film Nation @ iTunes

Podsafe Music
Revolution by Douglas Fir @ PMN

Indie Film Nation #058 for 27th September 2006

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:13:29 -0700

New show theme by Geoff Smith
Industry News
Is this really an indie film?
Lars Van Trier to make a horror film
Dream Horror film project
Incubus to be release for direct to download b4 DVD release @ Red on AOL
Festival Wrap
Another Golden award @ San Sebestian
Seoul Film Festival Winners
Toronto Film Festival Winners
Festival Preview
The Stony Awards
San Diego Film Festival
Raindance Film Festival
Go Daddy Promotion - use promo code Indie3 to get .COM domain names
Podsafe Music
Not on the Radio by Geoff Smith @ PMN
In Focus
Interview with Eric Nichols (Writer/Director) and David Newham (Star) of Isolated (USA) new indie thriller
Earthlink Promotion
Filmmaker of the Week
Interview with Pete Templeman from Australia is the director of The Saviour (Best Short Film @ Slamdance 05) and Splintered (Best Short Film @ Slamdance 06)
Podsafe Music
Quit My Day Job by Geoff Smith @ PMN
Comments/Suggestions - get involved

Indie Film Nation #057 for 15th September 2006

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:31:21 -0700

Industry News
Amazon Unbox launched
Apple launches movies on iTunes
Toronto Film Festival Update
Luc Besson announces final film as Director - Arthur
Film Festival Wrap
Zimbabwe International Film Festival Winners
Venice Film Festival Winners
Film Festival Preview
Independent Film Week @ NYC - IFP
San Sebastian Film Festival
The Inside Tip
Interview with Jason Holloway (CEO) of Dovetail
Podsafe Music
The Other Half of Me by Laura Clapp
In Focus Interview
Geoffrey Wright (Director) of MacBeth (Toronto Film Festival 06) & Romper Stomper (90's classic)
Earthlink Challenge Ad
Earthlink @ podshow
MySpace Filmmaker of the Week
Angry Filmmaker alias Kelley Baker (Writer/Director) of Birddog & Kick Bird (feature films) plus Sound Designer for Gus Van Sant

Indie Film Nation #056 for 5th September 2006

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 06:31:15 -0700

Industry News
Venice Film Festival vs Rome Film Festival brawl
FUR announced as opening night film @ Rome Film Festival
Exclusive interview with Andrew Fierberg (Producer) of FUR can be heard on Episode 45 of Indie Film Nation
Chinese Filmmakers get banned for 5 years
Telluride Film Festival Video Showroom @ iTunes
Fuse Fangoria Chainsaw Awards - voting closing soon!
Down & Dirty Pictures to become film

Film Festival & Event Wrap
Edinburgh International Film Festival Winners

Film Festival & Event Preview
Toronto International Film Festival - 7th to 16th September

Podsafe Music
I Write Sins Not Tradgedies by Panic at the Disco

In Focus Segment

Interview with Al Clark (Producer) of The Book of Revelation (Official Selection Toronto Film Festival 06) and Priscilla: Queen of the Desert

Earthlink Ad Challenge Finalist
Finalist No. 17

MySpace Filmmaker of the Week
Steve Balderson (Director) of Firecracker (feature film) on MySpace

Conclusion
Feedback/Comments/Suggestion to:
mikesmith@indiefilmnation.com
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Voicemail: (USA) +1 323 319 3677 or (AUS) +61 3 9018 7067

Podsafe Music
Tear by The Famous

Indie Film Nation #055 for 27th August 2006

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:38:24 -0700

Industry News
Crispin Glover hits the road with What Is It?
Inside Film Awards nominations closing soon!
Project Greenlight Australia Top 10 screenplays online!
George A. Romero's Diary of Dead
Andrew Bujalski's films picked up for UK distribution by Diffusion Pictures
More Digital Distribution by AOL , Guba and Grouper

Film Festival & Event Wrap
Air New Zealand Screen Awards

Film Festival & Event Preview
Telluride Film Festival (USA) 1st to 4th September 2006
Deauville Film Festival (France) 1st to 10th September 2006
Venice Film Festival (Italy) 30th August to 9th September 2006

The Inside Tip
ZTudio 3 Minute Opportunity Competition
SPAA Conference Pitching Competition

Podsafe Music
Vampire Lullaby by Imaginitis

In Focus
Interview with Eric Forsberg (Screenwriter) of Snakes on a Train

MySpace Filmmaker of the Week

Interview with Lance Weiler (Writer/Director) of Head Trauma and MySpace Profile

Feedback/Submission/Comments
MSN/email: mikesmith@indiefilmnation.com
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Music
Kill Your Idols by Zeitgeist Zero

Indie Fim Nation #055 - Video Special Features

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:06:41 -0700

Additional Video Features

Mike Smith presents:

Eric Forsberg (Screenwriter) of Snakes on a Train (Trailer)
Lance Weiler (Writer/Director) of Head Trauma (Trailer)

Indie Film Nation #054 for 19th August 2006

Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:16:23 -0700

Industry News
Screenwriting Expo (LA)
Montreal World Film Festival is back again!
Update your feed with http://www.podshow.com/feeds/indiefilmnation.xml
Dig me: mikesmith.podshow.com or indiefilmnation.podshow.com
Listener attack's Indie Film Nation read blog here

Film Festival Wrap Up
Melbourne International Film Festival winners
check out the MIFFcast
Santiago Film Festival winners
Film Festival Preview
Tahoe/Reno International Film Festival on 23rd to 27th August 2006
Montreal World Film Festival on 24th August to 4th September 2006
Hayden Online Film Festival is on again!
Inside Tip
InkTip.com
Podsafe Music
Hold On by Tom Waites
In Focus
Andrew Bujalski (USA) (Writer/Director) of Funny Ha Ha & Mutual Appreciation
MySpace Filmmaker of the Week
Jose Cassell from (Florida USA)(Writer/Director) of Delivery (new feature length horror film)
Feedback/Suggestions/Comments
AIM/Yahoo/Skype: indiefilmnation
Email/MSN: mikesmith@indiefilmnation.com
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Podsafe Music
Betty by The Lascivious Biddies

MIFFcast #11 - Gregg Gibbs (Director) of The Treasures of Lo

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 04:49:58 -0700

The Treasures of Long Gone John (USA), 2006, 95 minutes

Director: Gregg Gibbs

MIFFcast #10 - Susan Dynner (Director) of Punk's Not Dead

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 04:26:48 -0700

Punk's Not Dead (USA), 2006, 115 minutes

Director: Susan Dynner