Indie Film Nation

Video Podcast #038 - Michael Goi (director/DOP) of Megan Is Missing (2009)

2010-09-09T22:43:00.000+10:00

Interview with industry veteran, Michael Goi, director and cinematographer who's career has spanned 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) Click here to download the show or

Video Podcast #037 - Charlie Hill-Smith (Director) of Strange Birds in Paradise

2010-09-02T12:00:00.000+10:00

Interview with Charlie Hill-Smith (Writer/Director) of Strange Birds in Paradise: A West Papuan Story (AUS) feature documentary about the people of West Papuan as they daily to struggle being under Indonesia rule, but Hill-Smith underpins this documentary with their West Papuan music that gives them hope. Strange Birds in Paradise is playing festival around the world and will be available for

Video Podcast #036 - Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of Melbourne Underground Film Festival

2010-08-15T12:41:00.000+10:00

Interview with Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of the Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF) discussing this year's festival program and his new documentary, Heart of Lightness (AUS). MUFF runs from the 20th to 28 August 2010 at the Elsternwick Classic Cinemas, Shed 4 @ Docklands, 1000 £ Bend. Click here to download the show or subscribe in iTunes.

Video Podcast #035 - Ben Andrews (founder) of This Is Not A Film Festival

2010-08-10T23:34:00.001+10:00

New addition to the Indie Film Nation Team, Peter Miranda, steps from behind the camera and interviews Ben Andrews (founder) of This Is Not A Film Festival. A new monthly short film screening night in Melbourne, Australia to be held on Tuesday nights at 1000 ₤ Bend in Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne. Click here to download the podcast or subscribe in iTunes.

Video Podcast #034 - Daniel Roberts (actor) Dreamland

2010-07-27T00:55:00.002+10:00

Interview with Daniel Roberts (actor) in Ivan Sen's Dreamland (2010), Australian dramatic feature film which is a mystical and incredible cinematic journey through the Nevada desert on man's quest for answers. Daniel Roberts delivers a truly remarkable performance without uttering a line of dialogue. The journey behind the making this film is worth the view. Dreamland will be have it's

a clip for the movie buffs

2010-07-21T10:14:00.000+10:00

35mm from Pascal Monaco on Vimeo. Can you identify the 35 Movies referenced in this clip, I reckon I can identify about 15 at the moment maybe it'll take a few views.

The Horseman (2008) gets theatrical release down under

2010-07-01T22:57:00.007+10:00

The Horseman (2008) has finally secured a theatrical run in Australia after successfully playing the international film circuit during 2009. Steven Kastrissios (writer/director/co-producer/editor) collected a swag of awards and the film was picked up DVD/Blu-ray release in the USA, UK and a number major international markets. Jon Lucas caught up with Steven Kastrissios during the Melbourne

Dennis Hopper (1936-2010)

2010-05-30T10:44:00.002+10:00

The iconic Dennis Hopper passed away earlier today, he'll be remember for some of the most incredible performance in cinema history. His portrayal of Frank Booth in Blue Velvet (1983) and Howard Payne in Speed (1994) stand out as two of the greatest cinematic villains to grace the silver screen. Hopper's film credits are long and impressive collection of roles. The one film that will stand at

Podcast #093 - Clare Stewart (Festival Director) of Sydney Film Festival

2010-05-28T18:05:00.005+10:00

Interview with Clare Stewart, the Festival Director, of Sydney Film Festival as we discuss the programming and official competition sections of the festival. We learn some of the guests attending and the jurors of this year's festival. Sydney Film Festival (SFF2010) has launched one of the most useful iPhone apps for this year's festival which allows patrons to navigate the festival

B.I.K.E. (2005) now online to watch

2010-03-29T18:38:00.002+11:00

b.i.k.e (2005), USA, feature documentary has recently been released online by Snag Films to watch for free. An exploration of the Black Label Bicycle Club (USA) and the attempt by Anthony Howard, co-director, to become a club member. A bicycle club that acts more like an outlaw motorcycle gang. They tall bike joust and live anti-materialism lifestyle. b.i.ke. delivers an insightful and

Podcast #092 - Christopher Holland (author) of Film Festival Secrets

2010-03-27T00:22:00.001+11:00

Latest News B-Side has the carpet pulled out from under them 'At The Movies' demise - Roger Ebert gives a stinging comments about the demise of the program Tribeca Film Festival goes virtual Hot Docs announces line up SXSW Final Audience Award Winners In FocusInterview with Christopher Holland, author, Film Festival Secrets and consultant for independent filmmakers. Film Festival Secrets

Video Podcast #033 - Tim Daly (Private Practice) Jason Ritter (The Dry Land)

2010-03-20T13:01:00.001+11:00

Interviews with Tim Daly, actor on Private Practice and co-president of The Creative Coalition discussing the coalition plus Jason Ritter on his latest role in The Dry Land (USA) dramatic feature film that had it's world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. You can buy the Private Practice Television series from Click here to download the show or subscribe in iTunes

Video Podcast #032 - Adam Busch (co-director) & cast of Drones (USA)

2010-03-10T12:21:00.002+11:00

Interview with Adam Busch (co-director) and cast members: Jonathan Woodward, Samm Levine, Marc Evan Jackson of Drones (USA) dramatic feature film recorded on the red carpet at the Slamdance Film Festival. Check out the official Drones site for future screenings and release dates. Click here to download the show or subscribe in iTunes or you can watch the show below!

Video Podcast #031 - Joseph Gordon Levitt (Producer) of HITRECORD.ORG

2010-03-03T10:58:00.004+11:00

Interview with Joseph Gordon Levitt aka Regular Joe (Producer) of HITRECORD.ORG (new collaborative internet project) and actor from Sundance Film Festival smash hit, HESHER along with Regular Joe's co-producer, Jared Geller. Click here to download the show or subscribe in iTunes

Video Podcast #030 - Ondi Timoner (Director) of We Live In Public (USA)

2010-02-24T23:35:00.001+11:00

Interview with Ondi Timoner (Writer/Director) of We Live In Public (USA) documentary feature film that is being released around the USA on the 1st March 2010. Ondi discusses the theatrical release, the distribution strategy and the effect of winning the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival 2009. Click here to download the show or subscribe in iTunes.

IFN Video Podcast #029 - Pete Schlatter from G-Tech

2010-02-19T19:41:00.001+11:00

Sue Lawson gets all technical on this edition of the show chatting to Peter Schlatter from G-Tech about their latest range of hard drive products and the importance of protecting that data. Click here to download the show or subscribe to the show in iTunes.

IFN Video Podcast #028 - Morgan Spurlock (Juror) @ Sundance

2010-02-18T18:03:00.003+11:00

From the streets of Park City Utah our coverage of the Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals featuring an interview with Morgan Spurlock discussing his role as one of the juror of the documentary competition program at Sundance and the feature of distribution. Click here to download the show or subscribe in iTunes.

IFN Podcast #091 - Sundance Preview with Ondi Timoner (Director) of We Will Live In Public

2010-01-21T09:19:00.001+11:00

Preview of the Sundance Film Festival with Mike Anthony Smith and Bruce Himmelblau as they break down this year's festival and look at the other events around Park City like Slamdance and Tromadance. While we interview Ondi Timoner (Director) of We Will Live In Public (USA) feature documentary that won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance last year and will be on the juror of this year's

IFN Podcast #90 - Jamin Winans (Director) of Ink

2010-01-17T08:19:00.003+11:00

News Palm Springs International Film Festival announces awards and Mariah Carey acceptance speech is worth a watch. SXSW announces opening night film, Kick-Ass Rumour - Top Gun sequel (Oh Nooooo) Troma DVD giveaway to enter send an email to contact@indiefilmnation.com or visit the blog for more information on the titles In Focus Interview with Jamin Winans (Writer/Director) of Ink (USA)

Huge Troma DVD Collection Giveaway!

2010-01-04T17:53:00.000+11:00

In the spirit of the New Year, we are giving away an entire collection of Troma Films (22 * DVD) along with Lloyd Kaufman's Make Your Own Dawn Movie 5 DVD Box Set. (1) Angel Negro (Director's Cut) (2) Beware Children at Play (3) Blood Sucking Freaks (Director's Cut) (4) Class of Nuke'em High (Director's Cut) (5) Chopper Chicks in Zombietown (6) The Chosen One (7) Drawing Blood (8) Hellblock 13 (

IFN Podcast #89 - Steven Sheil (Director) of Mum & Dad (UK)

2009-12-31T19:42:00.002+11:00

Interview with Steven Sheil (Writer/Director) of Mum & Dad (UK) a feature horror film that is currently on release on DVD (rental/purchase) and online (iTunes, Netflix) around the world. Mum & Dad shocked audiences at the Slamdance Film Festival early this year. Mum & Dad is great horror film that pushes the envelope on violence and I got a chance to catch up with Steven while he visited

Slamdance announces competition lineup

2009-12-10T21:51:00.002+11:00

The 16th annual fest runs Jan. 21-28 in Park City, Utah. The event, which runs concurrently with Park City’s Sundance Film Festival, additionally will mount its first Filmmaker Summit this edition. The full competitive lineup follows. All are U.S. films unless noted otherwise. NARRATIVE COMPETITION “Cummings Farm” (Andrew Drazek) Comedy about three couples who try group sex at a lakeside

Sundance announces 'out of competition' film programs

2009-12-04T09:09:00.002+11:00

PREMIERES To showcase the diversity to contemporary independent cinema, the Sundance Film Festival Premieres section offers the latest work from American and international directors as well as world premieres of highly anticipated films. Presented by Entertainment Weekly. Abel / Mexico, USA (Director: Diego Luna; Screenwriters: Diego Luna and Agusto Mendoza)–A peculiar young boy, blurring

Sundance announces the US/World Documentary & Narrative Competition

2009-12-03T13:47:00.000+11:00

U.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION This year’s 16 films were selected from 862 submissions. Each film is a world premiere. Bhutto (Directors: Jessica Hernandez and Johnny O'Hara; Screenwriter: Johnny O'Hara)—A riveting journey through the life and work of recently assassinated Benazir Bhutto, former Pakistani prime minister and a polarizing figure in the Muslim world. World Premiere CASINO JACK & The

Asia Pacific Screen Awards Winners Announced

2009-11-27T12:58:00.001+11:00

The winners in the third annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards are: BEST FEATURE FILM Samson & Delilah Australia Produced by Kath Shelper JURY GRAND PRIZE Director of The Time That Remains, Elia Suleiman Palestinian Territories / France / Italy / Belgium / UK Director of Darbareye Elly (About Elly), Asghar Farhadi Islamic Republic of Iran BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR Masahiro Motoki for Okuribito

IFN Podcast #88 - Andrew Scarano (Director) of Into The Shadows (AUS)

2009-09-06T10:17:00.001+10:00

Interview with Andrew Scarano (Director) of Into The Shadows (AUS) documentary feature film that takes a detailed look at the Australian film industry, film exhibition and production, from it's beginnings till today. Into The Shadows (tied with Eraser Children) for the Best Australian Film at the recent Melbourne Underground Film Festival. Scarano has delivered an informative and well made

IFN Video Podcast #27 - Jake Rademacher (Director) of Brothers at War (USA)

2009-08-27T10:44:00.000+10:00

Bruce Himmelblau catches up with Jake Rademacher (Director/Producer) of Brothers at War (USA) to discusses his very moving and powerful feature documentary about his two brothers who were currently serving active military duties in Iraq. Rademacher documents why his two brothers are fighting for and the impact on their families. Brothers at War is currently on limited release across the USA to

IFN Video Podcast #26- Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of MUFF

2009-08-20T10:48:00.003+10:00

Interview with Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of the Melbourne Underground Film Festival (the tenth edition) of the sometimes controversial and always cutting edge film festival. Richard gives an insight into this year's festival and takes aim at the wider at the Australian Film Industry.Richard also screens his feature film the completed version of The Beautiful and The Damned at this

IFN Podcast #87 - Franny Armstrong (Director) of The Age of Stupid (UK)

2009-08-17T01:09:00.010+10:00

Interview with Franny Armstrong (Director) of The Age of Stupid (UK) feature documentary that delivers a very important message about the current crisis that is approaching humanity.The Age of Stupid is a very enjoyable film that will make you ponder where is the human heading and what can I do to? Franny enlisted the services of the incredible Peter Postlethwaite in his most important role.Click

IFN Video Podcast #25 - Serhat Cardee (Director) of Cedar Boys

2009-08-05T20:13:00.009+10:00

Interview with Serhat Cardee (Writer/Director) of Cedar Boys (AUS) a new dramatic feature film that stormed the Sydney Film Festival in June and saw it picked for theatrical release in August in Australia.Cedar Boys will undoubtedly be picked by film festival programmers around the world. Due to the quality of the story and production values. Serhat has captured a realistic story of a couple of

TIFF announces Documentary Lineup

2009-07-22T23:16:00.004+10:00

Vanguard The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights (D) Emmett Malloy, USA (World Premiere)An intimate look inside The White Stripes' cross-Canada tour, as Jack and Meg White touch down in remote northern communities and surprising city venues.Real to ReelThe Art of the Steal (D) Don Argott, USA (World Premiere)This art-world whodunit investigates what happened to the Barnes collection

TIFF Announces Midnight Madness Lineup

2009-07-22T22:56:00.002+10:00

Midnight Madness Opening NightJennifer's Body (D) Karyn Kusama, USA (World Premiere)Jennifer's Body tells the story of small-town high-school student Jennifer (Megan Fox) who is possessed by a hungry demon and transitions from being "high school evil"gorgeous (and doesn't she know it), stuck up and ultra-attitudinalto the real deal: evil/evil. The glittering beauty becomes a pale and sickly

“Craven Pardon”

2009-07-22T21:00:00.005+10:00

I guess you have all heard Wes Craven's pseudo- psychological justifications for what he does, particularly specious with regard to his position that the original “Last House on the Left” was an anti- Vietnam diatribe.Please. Spare me.I am inclined to believe he- as we- finds something cathartic in horror, as opposed to John Carpenter's motivation, which by his own admission is the cashola and

IFN Video Podcast #24 - Michael Tronick (Editor) of Hairspray (USA)

2009-07-20T20:08:00.008+10:00

Sue Lawson interviews with film editor, Michael Tronick, to discuss his career which includes such 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, Mr & Mrs Smith and Bedtime Stories just to mention a selection of projects he has been cut in Hollywood.

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

2009-07-15T23:23:00.002+10:00

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

BRAD ANDERSON: DEUS EX MACHINIST

2009-07-14T01:33:00.011+10:00

Some days, this reviewer is in the mood for a full blown essay.And others, he feels like writing a Haiku.However, asking me to stick to a Haiku is akin to asking the torrential Michael Jackson Internet downpourings to stop. Never happen. Unfortunately, I have the attention span of a tornado.And yet, when you are contemplating a film like “The Machinist”, that plays something like a Haiku, it

"George Hickenlooper: American Subversive"

2009-07-13T12:39:00.003+10:00

by John Warwick ArdenGeorge Hickenlooper is a director not well known here in the Antipodes.You would think with a name as unique as his, we might remember him better; but what is somewhat more mysterious is that his unique style of moviemaking is not distinctive enough to stick in our collective wild colonial minds.Let me get one thing straight right now. This will not be a retrospective

IFN Video Podcast #23 - Kyle Patrick Alvarez (Director) of Easier with Practice (USA)

2009-07-09T11:59:00.004+10:00

The final coverage from the Cinevegas Film Festival featuring Kyle Patrick Alvarez (Writer/Director) of Easier with Practice (USA) which collected the "Grand Jury Dramatic" prize at the Cinevegas and a week later picked up the "Best International Feature Film" at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.Check out Kyle's production video blogs for more great stories and information behind this

IFN Video Podcast #22 - Kerry Prior (Writer/Director) of The Revenant (USA)

2009-07-01T18:33:00.007+10:00

Interview with Kerry Prior (Director) of The Revenant (USA) on the red carpet at the Cinevegas Film Festival were the film won the Cinevegas Dramatic Audience Award. Kerry Prior makes his return to the director's chair after 13 years absence and delivers a brilliant cult film that will do for Vampires what Shaun of The Dead did for Zombies! Kerry Prior's background in the Special Effects scene

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

2009-06-22T22:43:00.011+10:00

Coverage from Cinevegas (USA) were we catch up with Jeff Mizushima (Director) of ETIENNE! (USA) on the red carpet at the film's world premiere during Cinevegas Film Festival.Jeff Mizushima won the Filmmaker to Watch Award @ Cinevegas for ETIENNE! The film will win hearts for it's simple but beautiful story of a man and his hamster. Click here to download the show or subscribe in iTunes

IFN Video Podcast #20 - Fiona Cochrane (Director) of Four of A Kind (AUS)

2009-06-03T19:26:00.013+10:00

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 the 11th June 2009 at the Cinema Nova @ CarltonFour 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

IFN Video Podcast #19 - Peter Callahan (Writer/Director) of Against the Current & Khary Jones (Writer/Director) of Hug

2009-06-03T18:32:00.013+10:00

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 FestivalNext Sue's chat to Khary Jones (Director) of Hug (USA) a wonderful short film that was

IFN Video Podcast #18 - Havana Marking (Director) of Afghan Star

2009-05-06T22:45:00.008+10:00

Interview with Havana Marking (Director/Producer) of Afghan Star (UK) feature documentary film that won the World Cinema Audience Award Documentary and World Cinema Directing Award Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival 2009.Afghan Star is the story of Afghanistan own pop idol, after decades of war and Taliban rule. Click here to download the video podcast or subscribe in iTunes or watch in

IFN Video Podcast #17 - Sam Rockwell, James C. Strouse (Stars) of The Winning Season

2009-04-24T22:01:00.010+10:00

On this weeks episode we interview Sam Rockwell, Rob Corddry and James C. Strouse (Writer/Director) of The Winning Season (2009) (USA) comedy feature. Sue Lawson caught up with Mr Rockwell, Rod Corddry and James C. Strouse on the red carpet at the film's world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2009.Click here to download in quicktime format or subscribe in iTunes

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

2009-04-17T19:42:00.006+10:00

On this episode Bruce interviews Greg Kohs (Writer/Director/Producer) of Song Sung Blues (USA) feature length documentary.The film has been a hit on the film festival circuit over the past year collecting a string of awards @ Slamdance, Sydney Underground Film Festival, Chicago Underground Film Festival (just to name a couple!)Song Sung Blue follows the lives of Mike and Claire Sardina (husband &

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

2009-04-08T20:09:00.006+10:00

This is second part of our two part special on Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (USA) on this episode Sue Lawson interviews with Darryl Littleton (Co-Writer) and author of Black Comedians on Black Comedy: How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh, the source material for this documentary.The film features Whoopi Goldberg, Marlon Wayans, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Damon Wayans, Bill

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

2009-03-31T21:34:00.008+11:00

Part 1 of 2 - Features interviews with Quincy Newell (Producer/Writer) and Robert Townsend (Director/Producer/Writer) of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (USA) feature documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2009.Why We Laugh features Whoopi Goldberg, Marlon Wayans, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Damon Wayans, Bill Crosby, Cedric the Entertainer and Shawn

IFN Video Podcast #13 - Finding Bliss (USA)

2009-03-23T22:52:00.009+11:00

Sue Lawson interviews the cast of Finding Bliss (USA) on the red carpet at the world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival. Sue catches up with Donnamarie Recco, Christa Campbell, P.J. Byrne, Matthew Davis and Jamie Kennedy.We go inside the Q & A with Julie Davis (Writer/Director) of Finding Bliss after the Slamdance screening.Finding Bliss also features Leelee Sobieski and Denise Richards in

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

2009-03-15T22:13:00.006+11:00

Interview with Madeleine Olnek (Writer/Director) of Countertransference (USA) short film screening at SXSW Film Festival during the 13-21 March 2009. Interview was recorded at the Sundance Film Festival 2009 in Park City, Utah. Countertransference has picked a number of awards at film festival around the USA. Madeleine Olnek previous short film Hold Up was heralded around the world.Check out

IFN Video Podcast #11 - Black Dynamite (USA)

2009-03-08T03:22:00.007+11:00

Interviews with the creative team of Black Dynamite (USA) feature film that screened in Park City @ Midnight program of the Sundance Film Festival 2009. Black Dynamite sold in the first days of the festival and brings back the Blaxploitation into the mainstream.Check out the official site for Black Dynamite!Click here to watch the video podcast or subscribe in iTunes.

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

2008-10-22T21:30:00.009+11:00

Jon Lucas interviews Steven Kastrissios (Writer/Director) of The Horseman (AUS) a new feature film which recently premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival and includes the trailer for The Horseman.The Horseman is a revenge film that showcases an incredible new talented Australian director who wrote, directed, edited and produced this film that will make a mark on the international

IFN Video Podcast #09 - Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of MUFF

2008-10-08T23:33:00.008+11:00

Interview with Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of the Melbourne Underground Film Festival and (Writer/Director) of The Beautiful and Damned (AUS) feature film screening at MUFF as a work in progress.Richard discuss the next edition of MUFF9, his new film and the state of the Australian film industry. He gives us the low down on the new label from Accent Films - 'Accent Underground'

IFN #086 - Rusty Nails (Director) of Dead On: The Life & Cinema of George A. Romero

2008-09-30T00:08:00.002+10:00

Interview with Rusty Nails (Writer/Director) of Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (USA) feature documentary that screened as a work in progress at the Melbourne International Film Festival as part of the George A. Romero retrospective at the festival.More Information on Rusty Nails @ MySpace and Dead On: The Life & Cinema Of George A. Romero @ MySpaceClick here to listen to the

IFN #85 - Benjamin Gilmour (Writer/Director) of Son Of A Lion (AUS)

2008-08-24T20:39:00.011+10:00

On this week's show, Mike Anthony Smith chats to Benjamin Gilmour (Writer/Director) of Son Of A Lion (Australia) feature film currently on theatrical release in Australia and premiere early this year at the Berlin Film Festival (2008). Benjamin works as a paramedic in Sydney and has written book, "Warrior Poet" about the experience of making his film in an independent film in Northern Pakistan

IFN Video Podcast #08 - Morgan Spurlock (Director)

2008-08-13T12:56:00.000+10:00

This edition, I interview Morgan Spurlock (Director) about his new film, Where In the World Is Osma Bin Laden? We discuss his career pre and post Super Size Me (2004) that helped spawn the successful television program, 30 Days.Check out the official site for Where In The World is Osma Bin Laden?Click here to download the video podcast or subscribe in iTunes

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

2008-07-22T09:23:00.006+10:00

This edition, Mike Smith interviews Michelle Carey (Senior Programmer) @ MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) about this year's event. The Festival commences on the 25th July to 10th August 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.Watch the show below or subscribe in iTunes

The Un-Australian makes it into MIFF

2008-07-12T00:49:00.003+10:00

The Un-Australian (short film by Jon Lucas) has been invited into the Melbourne International Film Festival for a screening before a new Australian film, The Horseman @ 9.15 p.m. on 3rd August 2008.Check out Jon's blog to hear about his experiences at Melbourne International Film Festival

The Un-Australian makes a splash at Cannes

2008-05-18T16:26:00.004+10:00

Jon Lucas, co-host of Indie Film Nation and Melbourne filmmaker and all round great bloke has received some great buzz about his latest short film, "The Un-Australian" - check out the Sunday Herald Sun coverage!

IFN Video Podcast #06 - Joe Shapiro (Editor) of Zoo

2007-11-30T18:17:00.000+11:00

On today's show in the spirit of the recent announcement of the films for the forthcoming Sundance Film Festival.Sue Lawson interviews Joe Shapiro (Editor) of Zoo (USA) the feature documentary that tackles the controversial subject of beastility. Zoo premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival. It has been described as a beautiful and confronting film. It has been challenging

IFN Podcast #84

2007-11-14T00:27:00.000+11:00

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 and produced by AAA Studios Entertainment Moby opens his music catalogue to independent filmmakers check out at mobygratis.com Register for single session tickets for the Sundance Film Festival 08Click here to listen to the

For those of you in LA - check out this show!

2007-11-05T00:09:00.000+11:00

If you are based in Los Angeles and you want to see 'one man show' with something original and shocking then get along to David Newham's 'SERGEANT SIFFOLLIS' @ Hudson Guild Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd, LA - check out: www.plays411.com/sergeant for more details!David is an ex-Sydney policeman has put together an amazing one man show that will make you cry, make you cringe and give you unique

IFN Podcast #83

2007-11-03T20:02:00.000+11:00

Interview with Ben Templesmith (co-creator & artist) behind the 30 Days of Night (graphic novel) that inspired the new feature film "30 Days of Night" that is playing theatrical around the world directed by David Slade (Hard Candy) and produced by Sam Raimi (Spiderman and Evil Dead).Plus Ed Burns is going to iTunes to exclusive release his new feature film, "Purple Violent". Click here listen to

IFN Video Podcast #05 - Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) MUFF

2007-10-05T00:11:00.000+10:00

Interview with Richard Wolstencroft (Festival Director) of Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF08) discussing this year's festival and censorship issues for the festival.Richard reveals his new feature film and attacks the recent crop of Australian films.Special guest host is Jon Lucas on this show.Click here to watch this show

Privacy is a very serious problem!

2007-09-14T10:06:00.000+10:00

Privacy is serious problem for the movie industry but that ad is really annoying and it was only a matter of time before someone made a spoof of it!

IFN Podcast #082

2007-09-11T22:51:00.000+10:00

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),

Niv Fichman Receives CFPTA Producers Award

2007-09-10T18:05:00.000+10:00

Industry Initatives at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Canadian Film and Television Production Association announced that Niv Fichman (Producer of Clean & Childstar) is the recipient of the second annual CFTPA Producer's Award with a $10,000 CAD cash prize. Fichman has produced over 200 documenataries, television series and films, including Francois Girard's Silk, which is

Rambo's Back - cinema hitting a new low!

2007-09-10T17:31:00.000+10:00

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IFN Podcast #081

2007-08-29T23:18:00.000+10:00

Interview with Tony Ayres (Writer/Director) of The Home Song Stories (AUS) dramatic feature film starring Joan Chen (USA) screening at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (next month) and currently on theatrical release in AustraliaMusic from The Living End (AUS) with Wake UpClick here to listen to the podcast

IFN Podcast #080

2007-08-22T22:51:00.000+10:00

Interview with Jonathan King (Writer/Director) of Black Sheep (NZ) comedy horror feature film currently on theatrical release in Australia and was a smash hit at last year's Toronto International Film Festival Music from T. Randolph Scott with The Alien, The Sheep and Stanely Kubrick. Click here to watch the Black Sheep trailer Click here to listen to the podcast

IFN Podcast #079

2007-08-15T23:25:00.000+10:00

Interview with Shane Meadows (Writer/Director) of This Is England (UK) an award winning feature film on theatrical release in Australia by Madman and now available on DVD in UK. Check out Shane Meadow's MySpace Music by Deferred Success (UK) with Oh England Click here to listen to the show Watch the This Is England (trailer) here!

IFN Podcast #078

2007-07-31T23:33:00.000+10:00

Interviews with Anna Biller (Writer/Director/Producer) and Jared Sanford (Co-Producer/Cast) of Viva (USA) feature length film appearing in the Forbidden Pleasure program of the Melbourne International Film Festival plus we interview with Alex Ferrari (Writer/Director) of Broken and Cyn (USA) two successful short films produced by Numb Robot and The Enigma FactoryMusicSin City by Uncle Scratchs

IFN Podcast #77

2007-07-24T23:38:00.000+10:00

Interview with Stacey Parks (USA) author of The Insiders Guide to Independent Film Distribution and founder of the Filmspecific.com - the complete distribution resource for independent filmmakers.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

Cinematical discover this podcast!

2007-07-22T13:30:00.000+10:00

Cinematical one of the most popular independent film blogs in the world has recently discovered this podcast. They were even kind enough to give us a mention in one of their blogs with some very positive feedback about our recent interviews with Richard Moore (MIFF) and Goetz Webber (InDplay)."Indie Film Nation, which runs some nifty podcasts about all things indie, has a fascinating interview

IFN Podcast #76

2007-07-17T01:13:00.000+10:00

Interview with Richard Moore (Executive Director) of the Melbourne International Film Festival which commences on the 25th July to the 12th August 2007 plus we catch up with Barry Mandingo (screenwriter and previous co-host of the Indie Film Nation Podcast) who turns up in England (of all places) and joins me in a discussion on all things cinema!MusicHow Is It Gonna End by Tom Waits Click here

Short Film - Ice Bath

2007-07-17T01:07:00.000+10:00

A short film I made a few years for under 1K had over 100,000 on iFilm in 2002

A familiar cry from an independent filmmaker!

2007-07-16T17:45:00.000+10:00

I share this guy's frustration too!

IFN Podcast #75

2007-07-09T23:36:00.001+10:00

Interview with Goetz Weber (CEO & Co-Founder) of inDplay (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 showMusic80's Trash by The Ribbon Deviceclick here to listen to the show

IFN Video Podcast #04 - Interview with Crispin Hellion Glover and David Brothers

2007-07-01T19:29:00.000+10:00

Interview with Crispin Hellion 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 section at the Sundance Film Festival07. Crispin Hellion Glover tours regular around the world with What's Is It? and It's Fine, Everything is Fine!This video podcast is presented in

Trailer - Eastern Promises

2007-06-30T10:40:00.000+10:00

David Cronenberg's new film "Eastern Promises" looks like another fantastic effort!

IFN Podcast #074

2007-06-26T01:34:00.000+10:00

Interview with Cherie Nowlan (Director) of Clubland (AUS) (official selection at 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 WeekInterview with J. Fabian (writer/director/producer & actor) of Movin G (USA) no budget feature film soon to be released on DVD

Preview - 30 Days of Night

2007-06-11T17:44:00.000+10:00

every now again a film looks like being something special - is this it?

IFN Podcast #073

2007-05-20T14:45:00.000+10:00

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!Industry UpdateAn update on the Cannes Film Festival and preview of the upcoming Seattle International Film Festival kicks off on the 24 May to 17 JuneCompetitionDon't forget to enter the "Discover Me" short film

IFN Podcast #072

2007-04-30T18:57:00.000+10:00

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.Industry Player of the WeekInterview with 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

IFN Podcast #071

2007-04-14T08:46:00.000+10:00

Interview with Stephen Tramontana (Writer/Director) of Grindhouse (USA) feature film made in 2002 and has accused Quentin Tarantino of ripping off his film for his new film project with Robert Rodgriuez. Tramontana has released his film for download for only 99 cents at The Real Grindhouse Industry NewsBryan Singer vs Gus Van Sant - both are making new films about the Harvey Milk

IFN Video Podcast #03 - Interview with David Carradine and Hommo Erectus team

2007-04-05T23:48:00.000+10:00

Red carpet interviews at the Slamdance Film Festival on the world premiere of Homo Erectus (USA) feature length comedy starring David Carradine.Interviews with David Carradine (Star) [official site], [myspace] [IMDB], Scott Billups (Director of Photography) [IMDB] and Adam Rifkin (writer/director/producer/star) on [MySpace] or [IMDB]click here to watch the show

Short Film - Keep on Reachin'

2007-03-30T16:49:00.000+10:00

Sometimes you just gotta go for it.Check us this very funny short film by Charlie Brown from Chicago, IL (USA)

IFN Podcast #070

2007-03-23T19:39:00.000+11:00

Interview with Peter Baxter (co-founder) of Slamdance Film Festival discussing the history and future of the Slamdance Film Festival plus the highlights of the class of 07.Filmmakers of WeekInterview with Will Slocombe (Director) with Ben Kolak (co-Producer) of Crime Fiction (USA) dramatic feature filmClick here to listen to the show

Short Film - Culture

2007-03-22T21:31:00.000+11:00

IFN Video Podcast #02 - Johnny Barrington of Trout (UK)

2007-03-06T18:17:00.000+11:00

Interview with Johnny Barrington (writer/director) of Trout (UK) short film screened that at the Sundance Film Festival (available online now) and screening in competition at South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, TX (USA) plus introducing our new co-host, Sue Lawson (Chicago, USA)Click here to watch this episodeCheck out the trailer for Trout here

Short Film - Sticky Date

2007-03-02T20:44:00.000+11:00

Sticky Date (2000) shot on 16mm for budget of $3000 produced by Mike Smith

IFN Podcast #069

2007-02-21T20:02:00.000+11:00

Interview with Donal MacIntyre (Director) of A Very British Gangster (UK) feature documentary which screened in the World Documentary Competition at the Sundance Film Festival Filmmaker of the WeekInterview with William Lappe (Writer/Director) of Even Steven (USA) (award winning short film)click here to listen to the show

IFN Video Podcast #01 - Nick Broomfield of Ghost (UK)

2007-01-29T19:24:00.000+11:00

Interview with Nick Broomfield (writer/director) of Ghosts (UK) screened in the World Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival 07 with co-host, Bruce Himmelblau (Chicago, UK)Click here to watch the interview

IFN Podcast #068

2007-01-17T01:30:00.000+11:00

Interview with Matthew Saville (writer/director) of Noise (AUS) screening in the World Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film FestivalPreview of the Sundance Film Festival 07 program with Bruce Himmelblau.Click here to listen to the show

IFN Podcast #067

2007-01-10T20:11:00.000+11:00

Interview with Philip Hodgetts (AUS), Post Production Expert from Intelligent Assistant(USA) and Producer of Digital Production Buzz PodcasterFilmmakers of the WeekInterview with Kimball Carr (Writer/Director) and Ethan Marten (Producer) of Samaritan (USA) produced by Star Circle Pictures (award winning short film)Click here to listen to show

IFN Podcast #066

2006-12-23T10:28:00.000+11:00

Interview with Matt Farnsworth (star/writer/director) and Diane Foster (star/producer) of Iwoa (USA) conducted by Mike McNamara (Festival Director) of the Midwest Film Festival and Bruce Himmelblau wraps the winners of the Best of the Midwest Fest (November)Filmmaker of the WeekInterview with Daniel Casey (writer/director) of The Death of Michael Smith (USA) feature dramatic film (world premiere

IFN Podcast #065

2006-12-12T20:22:00.000+11:00

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 arrestedRichard (Donnie Darko) Kelly has finally finished Southland Tales for its theatrical release Event Wrap Australia Film Institue Awards winners Europeon Film

IFN Podcast #064

2006-11-29T20:39:00.000+11:00

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 webisodesSlamdance announces finalist for Guerilla Gamemaker Competition Movie Memorabilia Auctions on ebay @ darkworld71 Event Wrap Stockholm International Film Festival

IFN Podcast #063

2006-11-20T20:45:00.000+11:00

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

IFN Podcast #062

2006-11-13T20:50:00.000+11:00

Industry News American Film Market UpdateSlamdance Makes A PledgeMobile Phone Films gets legitimateHellraiser 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

IFN Podcast #061

2006-10-31T20:54:00.000+11:00

Industry News American Film Market (Los Angelos) on 1st - 8th NovemberYouTube Starts the CleaneseBana Gets tough againRent 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