Indie Film Nation

Indie Film Nation #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.

IFN 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!

IFN Video Podcast #026 - Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF09)

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!

Indie Film Nation #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)

IFN Video Podcast #25 - 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

IFN Video Podcast #24 - 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.

Trailer for "Creation" - Opening Night Film for the Toronto International Film Festival

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:49:27 -0700

The 34th Toronto International Film Festival ® opens September 10 with the world premiere Gala Presentation of Creation , directed by Jon Amiel ( The Core, Entrapment, The Man Who Knew Too Little ). Produced by Jeremy Thomas, the film tells the life story of Charles Darwin starring Paul Bettany ( The Da Vinci Code, Wimbledon, A Beautiful Mind ) as Darwin and Jennifer Connelly ( He's Just Not That Into You, The Day the Earth Stood Still, A Beautiful Mind ) as his wife, Emma.

"The tension between faith and reason is prominent in contemporary culture and this intimate look at Darwin puts a human face on a man whose theory remains controversial to this day," says Piers Handling, Director and CEO of TIFF. "We are pleased to open the Festival with such an impassioned look at Charles Darwin, especially on the year marking the 200th anniversary of his birth."

"We are honoured to open the Festival with Jon Amiel's latest feature," says Cameron Bailey, Co-Director of the Toronto International Film Festival. "By telling a story on many levels, weaving scenes from past and present, this depiction of Darwin promises to deeply move audiences by drawing them into the conflicted mind of a man who presented a concept that changed the world."

Part ghost story, part psychological thriller, part heart-wrenching love story Creation is the story of Charles Darwin. His great, still controversial, book The Origin of Species depicts nature as a battleground. In Creation the battleground is a man's heart. Torn between his love for his deeply religious wife and his own growing belief in a world where God has no place, Darwin finds himself caught in a struggle between faith and reason, love and truth.

The Darwin we meet in Creation is a young, vibrant father, husband and friend whose mental and physical health gradually buckles under the weight of guilt and grief for a lost child. Ultimately it is the ghost of Annie, his adored 10-year-old daughter, who leads him out of darkness and helps him reconnect with his wife and family. Only then is he able to write the book that changed the world.

Written by John Collee and based on the Randal Keynes biography of Darwin titled Annie's Box, Creation was co-developed by Recorded Picture Company with BBC Films and the UK Film Council.

IFN Video Podcast #23 - 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

IFN Video Podcast #22 - 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.

IFN Video Podcast #21 - Jeff Mizushima (Director) of ETIENNE! @ Cinevegas

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

IFN Video Podcast #20 - 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.

IFN Video Podcast #19 - 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

Click here to download the show or subscribe in iTunes

IFN Video Podcast #18 - 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.

IFN Video Podcast #17 - 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

IFN Video Podcast #16 - Greg Kohs (Writer/Director) of Song Sung Blues (USA)

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

IFN Video Podcast #15 - Darryl Littleton (Co-Writer) of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (Part 2 of 2)

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

IFN Video Podcast #14 - Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (Part 1 of 2)

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

IFN Video Podcast #13 - 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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Voice Mail:
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(AUS) +61 3 9018 7067
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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
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Email/MSN: mikesmith@indiefilmnation.com
Voice Mail: +1 323 319 3677 or +61 3 9018 7067
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

Indie Film Nation #053 for 5th August 2006

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 23:17:55 -0700

Industry News
Amazon jumps into Hollywood business
Sydney Film Festival Problems
FatFreeFilms interviews Peter Bogdanovich on their latest podcast
Support Indie Film Nation by:
dig me at mikesmith.podshow.com or indiefilmnation.podshow.com
Vote @ Podcast Alley for Indie Film Nation
GoDaddy Promotion - use promo code Indie3 to receive .COM domain name for only $6.95
Film Festival Wrap Up
Cambrigde Film Festival Winners
Film Festival Preview
Rhode Island Film Festival (USA) - 8th to 13th August 2006
Venice Film Festival announces line up of films - 30th August to 9th September 2006
Toronto Film Festival announce line up & new program section - 7th to 16th September 2006
Sundance Film Festival announces deadlines
The Inside Tip
iKlipz.com
The Daily Reel
Current TV Competition on Tolerance
Make Advertising Better Challenge Finalist No 4
Music
I remember what the light felt like by Department of Energy available on iTunes
In Focus
Interview with Chris Doyle (Director of Photography) of Lady in the Water (M. Night Shyamalan)
MySpace Filmmaker of the Week
Robert Massetti (Writer/Director/Producer) @ Fear Films
Music
Just Like Heaven by Saturday Action Theatre (James Zahn)

MIFFcast #3 - Ana Kokkinos (Director) of The Book Revelation

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 16:39:09 -0700

The Book of Revelation (AUS), 2006, 117 mins
Director: Ana Kokkinos
Producer: Al Clark
Screenwriter: Ana Kokkinos & Andrew Bovell
Official Site

Indie Film Nation #052 for 24th July 2006

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:14:36 -0700

Industry News

Slamdance Film Festival seeks submissions

Clooney & Soderbergh Break Up

FrameForge 3D Competition email me: mikesmith@indiefilmnation.com

Dig-Me @ Podshow: mikesmith.podshow.com & indiefilmnation.podshow.com

Please write a Review @ iTunes & vote for us @ Podcast Alley

Film Festival Wrap

Melbourne Underground Film Festival closing night debacle

Film Festival Preview

Interview with James Hewison (Director) of Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)

IFN will be the official podcaster of MIFF @ MIFFcast.com or subscribe in iTunes

Podsafe Music

Not on the Radio by Geoff Smith

In Focus

John Gallagher (Director/Producer/Writer) based in New York City and author of Film Directors on Directing

MySpace Filmmaker of the Week

Blaise Christie (Electro Films) based in LA

Podshow Music

Porno Movie by AMPSEX

Indie Film Nation #051 for 12th July 2006

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 02:50:43 -0700

Industry News

Melbourne International Film Festival Update
David Lynch to be honored at the Venice Film Festival
Chinese Filmmaker Hao Wu released after being detained for 4 months
More Zombies
Film Festival UpdatesFilm Festival Wrap
Karlovy Film Festival (Czech Republic) - Sherrybaby picks up top awards
LA Film Festival Winners
Film Festival PreviewMunich International Film Festival - 15th to 22nd July 2006 (Germany)
Comic Con International Film Festival - 20th to 23th July 2006 (San Diego , USA)
Inside Tip
Interview with Mike McNamara (Festival Director) of the Midwest International Film Festival
Podsafe Music
Don't Swin by Man Bites Dog
In Focus
Interview with Brian Nelson (screenwriter) of Hard Candy (USA)
MySpace Filmmaker of the Week
Interview with Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of Melbourne Underground Film Festival
Gamers (World Premiere) @ MUFF on Sun 16th July @ 7 p.m.
Shifted (Michael Madison) available on Amazon.com
Nominate for Indie Film Nation @ Podcast Awards< br />Podsafe Music
Confused by Natalie Brown

Indie Film Nation #050 for 29th June 2006

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 06:03:09 -0700

Industry News
Indie Film Nation Announces Best Indie Film for 2005/06
Gamers
Under the City
Sheffield Goes Bollywood
LoveFilm.com announces most annoying film characters
What is Indie? being determined by EU Media Fund
Register for your Podshow listener account
Take the Make Advertising Better Challenge with Podshow Earthlink
Film Festival Wrap Up
Silver Docs Winners
Sydney Film Festival Winners
Shanghai International Film Festival Winners
Film Festival Preview
Auckland International Film Festival (NZ) - 7th to 23rd July 2006
Maine International Film Festival (Waterville, Maine USA) 14th to 23rd July 2006
Omaha Film Festival - call for entries
Hayden Online Film Festival - call for entries close 15th July
The Inside Tip
Interview with Ken Schaffer (Senior Programmer) of FrameForge 3D (Storyboard Software) - one copy to be given away
Podsafe Music
My Glass Eye by Beth Thornley (Podsafe Music Network)
In Focus
Interview with Bruce Himmelblau (Editor - Chicago USA) joins the team as an Indie Film Nation correspondent he is currently involved in WEVA News Minute podcast and Blue Sky Video Productions on today's program he asked Hughes Winborne (Editor) of Crash about what he learned during the filming @ NAB
MySpace Filmmaker of the Week
Russ Emanuel (Director) of Girl with Gun produced by RUSSEM Productions
Music
Robb Benson (from band Dept of Energy on iTunes) new track California Stutter

Indie Film Nation #049 for 18th June 2006

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 16:15:44 -0700

Industry News Zombies are really becoming so Hollywood Italians to make a return a slasher genreThe Independent (magazine) almost RIP!Film Festival WrapFilm Fest @ Falls CreekFestival & Event PreviewTaipei Film Festival 24th June to 9th JulyMoscow Film Festival 23 June to 2nd JulyJust a reminder to register and vote for "A. (anonymous)" trailer at http://medialab.ifc.com/index.jspInside TipPodshow & Earthlink "make advertising better" Get your domain names at Godaddy.comPodsafe Music10p by Amplifico (United Kingdom)In FocusInterview with Matt Pizzolo & Katie Nisa (NYC) from Kings Mob Productions the team behind Threat a feature length dramatic film, now available on DVD and distributed by Halo8 EntertainmentMySpace Filmmaker of the WeekLynn Lane (MySpace) from (Coal River Pictures) a documentary filmmaker based in NYC currently working completing feature length documentary called "Ring Days"Podsafe MusicGenre's On A Roll by A Step Behind (California USA)

Indie Film Nation #048 for the 8th June 2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:48:40 -0700

Show Notes:Indie Film NewsRussell Crowes drops out of another aussie film (Baz Luhrman's new project)Michael Moore being suedRob Zombie to direct new Halloween film :-(Film Festival WrapSt. Kilda Film Festival Winners Announced [Official Site]Film Festival PreviewSydney Film Festival (Australia) [Official Site] CineVegas Film Festival (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) [Official Site]The Inside TipFinal Draft's Big Break Screenplay Contest [Official Site] - Closing Soon!SWSX Year Long Film Festival [Official Site] PBS Wants You! [Official Site] Podsafe MusicNo More Summertime Blues by Geoff Smith [Official Site] [PMN Site] In FocusInterview with Lynden Barber (Artistic Director) of the Sydney Film Festival kicks off on the 9th June 2006 [Official Site]MySpace Filmmaker of the WeekGab Dowrick (AOA Productions) of Nailed (A new feature film) [MySpace Filmmaker] Podsafe MusicGet You Back by The Famous [Official Site] [PMN Site]

Indie Film Nation #047 for 31st May 2006

Wed, 31 May 2006 23:37:04 -0700

Visit blog for Show NotesPlease check out Indie Film Nation Site

Indie Film Nation #045 - Video Special Features

Wed, 24 May 2006 04:58:16 -0700

Indie Film Nation #046 for 22nd May 2006

Tue, 23 May 2006 07:33:09 -0700

/n Indie Film NewsFilm Festival WrapInterview with Paul Harris (Festival Director) of the St Kilda Film Festival on the 30th May to 4th June 2006Interview with Beth Barrett (Program Manager) of the Seattle International Film Festival on the 25th May to 18th June 2006MusicEcho In My Head by Holiday [iTunes]In FocusInterview with Neil Armfield (co-writer/Director) of Candy (starring Heath Ledger & Abbie Cornish) on theatrical release in Australia on 25th May 2006 [Official Site] MySpace Filmmaker of the WeekMark F. Armstrong (Producer) [MySpace] and (Organizer) of Home of Greater Chicagoland Hip-Hop Filmmakers Caucus [MySpace]Podsafe MusicI See Dead People by Anonymous [PMN] [Official Site]

Indie Film Nation #045 for 12th May 2006

Sat, 13 May 2006 10:36:01 -0700

Show Notes: Indie Film Nation Crispin Glover on Self/nDistribution of What Is It? [Official Site]/n [Interview on AV/nClub] Filmmakers Nightmare/n(a lap top/nstolen) Privacy/nbooming in OZ FFC/nbeing/nassess Film/nFestival/nWrap Tribeca/nFilm Festival Winners [Official/nSite] Video/nContent [Video/nSite]/n San Francisco/nInternational Film Festival Winners [Official/nSite] Video/n& Audio Podcast [RSS/nFeed]/n Cannes Film/nFestival [Official/nSite] Sundance/n@ BAM - NYC [Official/nSite] Wanted/nFeature Film Script [Indie Film/nNation]/n Filmmakers/nResource Creative/nScreenwriting Magazine Screenwriting 100 Top Contest/n[Official/nSite] Project/nGreenlight Australia 2 [Official/nSite] -/nopening on 25/nMay Podsafe/nMusic Mr. Lovely/nby Beth Thornley [Official/nSite] In/nFocus Interview/nwith Andrew Fierberg (Producer) of Keane/n[Official/nSite] & Fur/n(Nicole Kidman/'s new film) [Official/nSite]/n MySpace/nFilmmaker of the/nWeek Daniel/nBowers (Director) of A. Anonymous [Official/nSite]/n[MySpace/nFilmmaker] Update/non MySpace/nFilmmaker Michael/nMadison of Shifted released on Custom Flix/n[Buy/nhere]/n Podsafe/nMusic Let/'s Have/nA Baby by Candy Butchers [Official/nSite]/n Please make/ncontribution to Indie Film Nation or become involved with articles &/nmaterial

Special Features Video Podcast for IFN #44

Sat, 06 May 2006 04:23:29 -0700

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Indie Film Nation Episode #44 for 1st May 2006

Wed, 03 May 2006 04:48:43 -0700

Show notes:
Indie Film News
New Montreal Film Festival
Cannes Updates - new Australian film added to program
GreenCine Offering Film in 3 Different Formats Simultaneously [Official Site]
Film Critic cops a Pie in the face
Johnny Depp maybe in INXS biopic on Michael Hutchence
Film Festival Update
9th Flying Broom International Film Festival 4-11 May - Turkey [Official Site]
Maryland Film Festival 11-14th May - Baltimore, USA [Official Site]
Lake Arrowhead Film Festival 5th-7th May - Lake Arrowhead, USA [Official Site]
MySpace Filmmaker Screenings
Shifted by Michael Madison on Wednesday 31st May 2006 in Hollywood, USA [Official Site]
Forty-Four by Darren Fisher on Sunday 7th May 2006 in London, UK [Official Site]
Four Eyed Monsters team self distributing film to arrange screenings [Official Site]
Filmmakers Resources
Free Downloads of Scripts from Script Crawler or Drew's Script-o-rama
Win $5000 for 60-seconds work Curious City Film Festival [Official Site]
Podsafe Music
First Date by Danko Jones [Official Site PMN]
In Focus
Interview with Alister Grierson (Writer/Director) of Kokoda (new Australia feature film theatrically released on 20th April 2006) [Official Site]
MySpace Filmmaker of the Week
James Zahn (Writer/Director) of Death Walks the Streets [MySpace] [Official Site] [Horror Channel Video Podcast] [iTunes Subscription]
Podsafe Music
Midway by The Famous [Official Site on PMN]

Indie Film Nation Episode #43 for 22nd April 2006

Sun, 23 Apr 2006 14:40:34 -0700

Indie FIlm News Indie Film Nation Podcast will be released every weekend Akira Kurosawa Film School [Official Site] in Japenese only Instanbul festival debacle - festival director axed in the middle of the festival Austrian Film Producers fighting over coin 25th Hong Kong Film Awards [Official Site] Film Festival Updates GenArt Winners [Official Site] check out video podcast by David Jr [Official Site] Method Fest [Official Site] Upcoming Tribeca Film Festival April 25th to May 7th NYC USA [Official Site] Cannes Film Festival Films Announced [Official Site] Roger Ebert Film Festival 26th April to 30th April - Illinois USA [Official Site] Filmmakers Resource Script P.I.M.P. Competition [Official Site] - Closing next week Final Draft Screenwriting Competition [Official Site] IFP Market [Official Site] - closing next week Podsafe Music Blackheart Blues - Melissa Forbes from Brisbane [Podsafe Music Link] In Focus Interview with David Straus (CEO) of Withoutabox.com [Official Site] film festival submission site MySpace Filmmaker of the Week Interview with Jim Hemphill (Writer/Director) of Bad Reputation (Feature Film) [MySpace] [Official Film Site] Podsafe Music Schools Out by Fire Underground [Podsafe Music Link]

Indie Film Nation Episode #42 for 12th April 2006

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 07:53:31 -0700

ShowNotes: Introduction: Preview of the showGoDaddy.com special offer for listeners enter Indie3 when checking out for $6.95 .COM domain names Indie Film News:Robert Englund returns to directing after 17 year absence with Killer Pad (new indie horror film)Best of the QT Fest (Quentin Tarantino's personal favourites) on the 24th to 30th April in Austin, Texas, USA [Official Site]Rumor that Indy 4 will be filming Down Under (not indie film news but indy news anyway)IndieWIRE launches their version of a social networking site called indieLOOP: [Official Site] I am a sex addict - the brawl over theatrical release of looks in jeopardyUpdate on the newly announce online distribution by the film studio (Note: Not for MAC users)Film Festival Updates:FilmFest DC - The Washington D.C. International Film Festival 19th - 30th April - USA [Official Site]San Francisco International Film Festival 20th April to 4th May 2006 - USA [Official Site] Note: IndieWIRE has also launch SF360.org (a social networking site for Bay Area residents)Podsafe Music (from Podsafe Music Network)Sound Scientist by Bill [Official PMN]In Focus:Stacey Parks (author) of Insiders Guide to Film Distribution [Official Site]MySpace Filmmaker of the Week:Martin Lau from England [MySpace Site] or [Official Site] Conclusion:Comments, Suggestion or Feedback to mikesmith@indiefilmnation.comMusic:I must love the pain by Clare Hyde [MySpace Site] or [Official Site] (Note: composer wanting to getting involved in film)

Indie Film Nation Episode #41 for 4th April 2006

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 07:37:30 -0700

Show notes:-
Indie Film News
Dan Myrick (The Blair Witch Project) returns to directing after creating the most successful indie film in history, Solstice [Official Site]
Project Greenlight Oz [Official Site] - Solo (coming soon) [IMDB Page]
Canada Film Festival Debacle Continues - Montreal Film Festival wants the New Montreal Film Festival's funds now
Online Delivery of films has been launch by Hollywood film studios Movielink [Official Site] or CinemaNow [Official Site] - for USA customers only
Film Festival Updates
Bermuda International Film Festival Wrap [Official Site]
Malibu Film Festival (7th April to 11th April) - Santa Monica, CA, USA [Official Site]
Gen Art Film Festival (5th April to 11th April) - New York City, NY, USA [Official Site] featuring Video Podcast
Hong Kong International Film Festival (4th April to 19th April) - Hong Kong, China [Official Site]
Filmmaker Resource
Domain Registration for script or project titles a special deal thru Go Daddy [Official Site] use promotional codes during check out to access special rates:
Indie1 (save an additional 10% on any order)
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Podsafe Music
Summertime by Brother Love [Podsafe Music Network] & [Official Site]
In Focus
Interview with Lloyd Kaufman (Producer & Director) - Troma Films [Official Site] & [MySpace Filmmaker] & [Video Podcast]
Giveaway - 10 Troma DVD's to be given away just email: mikesmith@indiefilmnation.com (for first 10 emails received)
MySpace FIlmmaker
Ryan Thiessen & Greg Swinson from Morristown, Tennessee (Trauma One Entertainment )[Production Site][MySpace Site] on their new feature, Five Across the Eyes [Official Site] [MySpace Film]
Show Conclusion
Feedback, suggestions or comments emails to Mike Smith or voice message: +1 323 319 6477
Podsafe Music
German Girl, She was American by Minmae [Podsafe Music Network] & [Official Site]

Interview with Kelly Le Brock

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 04:59:25 -0800

Kelly Le Brock (Supermodel/Superstar from the early 80's in Weird Science & Women In Red) is returning to acting in a new indie film called Gamers [Official Site] and recently appeared in Celebrity Fit Club on VH1.

Indie Film Nation Episode #40 26th March 2006

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 06:45:42 -0800

Show Notes:
Indie Film News:-
AFI new CEO announced James Hewison (MIFF Director)
Producer sues Miramax
Kevin Smith maybe playing Harry Knowles in Fanboy (about Ain't it Cool News)
Troma Films to be delivered on mobile phones in Europe
Film Festival Previews:
CinemAsia Film Festival 2006 march 30-April 8 - Amsterdam [Official Site]
Brooklyn Underground Film Festival 1-30 April - NYC, USA [Official SIte]
The Method Fest Independent Film Festival 31 March-7th April - Calabasa, CA [Official Site]
Celtx (Open Source Screenwriting Software) - FREE [Official Site]
Podsafe Music:-
One NIght In Your Skin by The Glasshouse [Podsafe Music Site]
In Focus:-
Jody Hill (Director) & Robbie Hill (Producer) of The Foot Fist Way (Official Sundance Film Festival Selection - Park City @ Midnight) [Official Site]
MySpace Filmmaker Segment:-
Darren Fisher (Fourty Four) UK [MySpace Filmmaker Site]
PodSafe Music:-
Emily Has Compassion Fatigue by 3 Blind Mice [Podsafe Music Site]

Indie Film Nation Episode #39 for 19th March 2006

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 06:00:00 -0800

Show Notes:
Indie Film News:
New Montreal Film Festival Debacle Continues
Big Pond release downloadable feature films [Official Site]
Melbourne Underground Film Festival call for entry (MUFF) [Official Site]
The Garath Method (a local Melbourne feature film charity screens) [Official Site]
Film Festival Wrap Up:
South by Southwest wraps - winners announced [Official Site]
Film Festival Preview:
Florida Film Festival (Florida, USA) - 24th March to 2nd April [Official Site]
Silver Lake Film Festival (West Hollywood, CA, USA) -23rd March to 31st March [Official Site]
NatFilms (Copahagen, Denmark) -24th March to 9th April [Official Site]
Filmmakers Resources:
Tahoe Reno International Film Festival $15,000 Script Competition [Official Site]
Interview with Anita Cal from The Reel Deal Studio [Official Site]
Podsafe Music:
Salome by Aaron Wilkinson [Podsafe Music Network]
In Focus:
Interview with Charles Band (legendary Producer/Director of over 300 films) Full Moon Features & Wizard Entertainment [Official Site]
MySpace Filmmaker Spot:
Interview with Michael Madison (Actor/Director/Producer) - Shifted (a new indie feature film) [Official Site]
Podsafe Music:
100 Reasons (For Me To Stay) by Move [Podsafe Music Network]

Indie Film Nation Episode #38 for 7th March 2006

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 06:00:00 -0800

Show notes:
Industry News
78th Oscars [Official Site]
iTunes Music selling Oscar Nominated & Award Winning Live Action Short Films [Official Site]
Jim Cameron seems obessed with water
Syd Fields revisiting the screenplay book
Sundance Channel will screen 9 Asian Films from Tartan Asia Extreme catalogue
Film Festival Wrap Up
Bangkok Film Festival [Official Site]
Tropfest Short Film Festival [Official Site]
Sundance Film Festival Short Films Online [Official Site]
Film Festival Preview
South by Southwest Festival [Official Site]
The San Fernando Valley International Film Festival [Official Site]
Belfast Film Festival [Official Site]
Popcorn Flag Fall Film Festival [Official Site] - Interview with Michael Agar (Director)
Podsafe Music Network: [Official Site]
I Know Your There by Matthew Ebel [Podsafe Music] - Buy now for $0.99 cents
In Focus:
Interview with Anthony Howard (Co-Director) of B.I.K.E. (Slamdance 06 Feature Documentary) [Official Site]
MySpace Filmmaker:
Ivan Duzel [MySpace Site] his production company Big Hook [Site]
Podsafe Music Network: [Official Site]
A lil in Love by Sean Patrick McGraw [Podsafe Music]

Indie Film Nation Episode #37 for 25th February 2006

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0800

Shownotes:
Program update just returned from the Sundance & Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah (USA)
iFilmcast will be joining the Podshow Delivery Network very soon - so goodbye to bandwidth issues.
In the News:
Berlinale Film Festival Winners [Official Site]
BAFTA Award Winners [Official Site]
Tropfest Short Film Festival, Sydney, Australia [Official Site] - this Sunday Night (Australian Time)
Cinequest Film Festival - San Jose, California, USA [Official Site] - next week
Washington D.C. Independent Film Festival - USA [Official Site] - next week
The London Australian Film Festival - London, UK [Official Site] - next week
Filmmaker Resources
Indiebuy.com [Official Site]
Hungry Flix [Official Site]
Indie Cinema [Official Site]
Project1982.com Presents FILMSCHOOL [Official Site] Promo
Lady Vengeance (Park Chan-Wook new film) 13 minute for Free - [iTunes Link]
Music:
I Don't Sing Alternative Music by Meegan May
In Focus:
Interview with Hadjii (Director/Writer/Actor) of Somebodies (Official Sundance Film Festival 06 - Independent Dramatic Competition Film) [Official Site]
Comment about poor quality of the interview due to voice over internet program Gizmo Project (program is not up to scratch - too many issues with program - apology to Hadjii and listeners)

HELP NEEDED:
I need a new logo designed for the show anyone know of anyone who can help me email: michaelsmith@intheq.com.au
Podsafe Music: from the Podsafe Music Network
Summertime by Brother Love [Official Site]

Indie Film Nation Episode #36A for 14th January 2006

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 08:32:45 -0800

Shownotes:
This show is spilt in two segment
Podsafe Music
One Summer Day by 28 [Official Site]
In the News
IFC Media Lab [Official Site]
The iPod Video Film Festival [Official Site]
Indiewire Top 10 Undistributed films of 2005 [Official Site]
Weinstein's select the Blu-Ray format to release future DVD titles
Sundance website will have video coverage on the festival and short films online shortly [Official Site]
Santa Barbara International Film Festival (2nd to 12th February 2006) [Official Site]
In Focus:
Interview with Chris Folino (Director/Writer) of Gamers [Official Site] plus clips from the film.

Indie Film Nation Episode #36B for 14th January 2006

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 08:25:00 -0800

Shownotes:
Interviews with Beverly D'Angelo, Michael Bell & Kelly Le Brock for Gamers [Official Site]

Indie Film Nation Episode #35 for 1st January 2006

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 05:06:58 -0800

Shownotes:
In the News
Changes on the show: Barry Mandingo has left the program for other pursuits & program name change
1ST MOBILE FILM FESTIVAL 2006 [Official Site]
FLIC Licence Issued (Australia Film Production Funds)
Palm Springs Film Festival [Official Site]
Gorilla Film Production Software (1) copy to giveway - (1) week to go: email feedback to gorilla@intheq.com.au
Podsafe Music:
Jazz Breaksfast by Gecko 3 [Official SIte]
In Focus:
Chris Brown, Producer of The Proposition, screening at the Sundance FIlm Festival in the Spectrum Program of the festival. The film has already picked up awards at the AFI and IF Awards in November. [IMDB Filmography]
Podsafe Music:
In a long time by 46 bliss [Official Site]

Interview with Niv Fichman (Producer) of Clean & Childstar

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 05:05:51 -0800

Interview with Niv Fichman (Producer) of Clean & Childstar [Official Site] - recorded at the Melbourne International Film Festival 05.

Interview with Dean Rabaiov & Adam Golomb from Under the Cit

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 05:00:37 -0800

Shownotes:
Interview with Adam Golomb (director/writer/co-producer) & Dean Rabaiov (actor & co-producer) of 'Under the City' on it's world premiere at Melbourne International Film Festival 05.

Interview with David Gordon Green (Director) - Undertow

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 05:00:03 -0800

Interview with David Gordon Green (Director) Undertow' [Official Site] All the Real Girls [Official Site] George Washington [Trailer] record at the Melbourne International Film Festival 05.