Independent Film Podcast Interviews

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DN033: Lee Meets the Psychics – Lee Kern

The first of our directors to return to the hot seat is Lee Kern, who joined us way back on DN006. It’d be easy to say that his new film, Lee Meets the

Live Action, Podcasts

DN032: The Shovel – Nick Childs

Director Nick Childs’ approach to adaptation holds a lesson for us all, as his choice of material centres on pieces which already have a strong cinematic

Film Festival, Podcasts

DN Festival: Birds Eye View 2007

Last month, London saw the welcome return of the Birds Eye View Film Festival, a festival which began life as an annual shorts programme, but has since grown

Live Action, Podcasts

DN031: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t – Attila Szasz

When I first watched the 30 minute Hungarian short, Now You See Me, Now You Don’t directed by Attila Szász, I had a satisfying feeling that comes from

Animation, Podcasts

DN030: To Shoot a Rurf – Shane & Paula Sheils

Today I’m joined by director Shane Sheils, who with his regular co-director and all round collaborative partner Paula Sheils, came early to the

Animation, Documentary, Podcasts

DN029: Trusted Computing – Benjamin Stephan & Lutz Vogel

To make up for the delay in getting this episode out, today I have not one, but two directors joining me from New York and Germany, making this our first

Animation, Art & Fashion, Podcasts

DN028: Stumble Then Rise on Some Awkward Morning – Kurtis Hough

We could all take a cue from director Kurtis Hough, who finds little difficulty being a one man idea machine, working across pretty much all the creative

Art & Fashion, Podcasts

DN027: It’s Beautiful – Nicolas d’Haussy

Our guest director today Nicolas d’Haussy, is a master at keeping an eye on the minutia of a project, even when working with no budget and a volunteer

Animation, Podcasts

DN026: Cities of the World – Robin Van Rijn

Our director interview today is with Robin Van Rijn whose work was first introduced to me through the stunning visuals he created for Bride of the Atom’s

Animation, Podcasts

DN025: Sweet Salt – Katerina Athanasopoulou

This quarter of a century numbered interview focusses on an inspiring, experimental, fairy-tale animation called Sweet Salt from director Katerina

Animation, Live Action, Podcasts

DN024: Sunshine Indoors – Andy Gibson & Ryan Rogers

My beer fuelled interview with co-directors Andy Gibson and Ryan Rogers is the first face to face interview we’ve put out and was great fun to do.

Animation, Podcasts

DN023: Virtuosi – Marcelo Garcia

Our interview this week is with director Marcelo Garcia, who’s work has seen him warmly accepted by his peers, being able to take his pick of working

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