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Michael & Morgan cut a little loose on FaceTime What are the 4Q’s? Name your favorite films of all time (limit 3) Name a film you think is underrated Name a film you think is overrated Name a lesser-known film that you think people should seek out Michael Dailey and Morgan Lintz took home four awards from the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2019 with their feature film “Turner Risk.”  I knew the makers of this compelling, compassionately made film were going to have some great titles on their answers to the 4Qs and they did not disappoint. You should watch “Turner Risk” ASAP.  It is a shining example of indie cinema done right. Find the film and learn all you need to know about it at PhenomenonFilmworks.com. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Here are Michael’s 4Qs answers: Favorites: North By Northwest, Lawrence of Arabia, Close Encounters of the Third Kind Underrated: Almost Famous Overrated: The Matrix Seek Out: The Silent Partner, The Window, The Changeling Here are Morgan’s 4Qs answers: Favorites: Chinatown, Back to the Future, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Pan’s Labyrinth Underrated: Temple of Doom, Under the Silver Lake, The Handmaiden & Stoker Overrated: Tree of Life, Foxcatcher Seek Out: Coherence Podcast

Michael Dailey & Morgan Lintz in an undisclosed location I met Michael Dailey and Morgan Lintz when they brought their award winning feature film “Turner Risk” to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2019.  The film did not disappoint, pulling in four awards at SOFF that year.  Soon after that festival I chatted with Michael and Morgan about interviewing them on this podcast, but if you do the math that was late 2019 and 2020 was a bit of a challenge.  It may be nearly two years later, but we finally gave up on an in-person chat and hopped onto FaceTime to finally discuss their careers and “Turner Risk.” You should watch “Turner Risk” ASAP.  It is a shining example of indie cinema done right. Find the film and learn all you need to know about it at PhenomenonFilmworks.com. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Podcast

Daniel and Michelle looked at each other like that and I insisted they keep doing it for me to get a screen grab. See, love is beautiful! What are the 4Q’s? Name your favorite films of all time (limit 3) Name a film you think is underrated Name a film you think is overrated Name a lesser-known film that you think people should seek out In this episode we find out what films inspire Michelle Alexander & Daniel David Stewart.  Their film “Blow Out” took home the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film, Arthouse/Experimental at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2019 and the great news is that you can watch “Bow Out!” right now in Season 3 Episode 2 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! You can learn more about them at michellealexander.ca and @danieldavidstewart on Instagram. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Here are Daniel’s 4Qs answers: Favorites: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Holy Motors (French), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Underrated: Phoenix (2014). The Separation Overrated: Boyhood Seek Out: Take Shelter Here are Michelle’s 4Qs answers: Favorites: Waiting for Guffman, Get Out, Being John Malkovich Underrated: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Overrated: Ready or Not? Seek Out: Rubber (2010) Podcast

Daniel & Michelle squeezing together on FaceTime for their DIF interview The film “Blow Out” took home the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film, Arthouse/Experimental at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2019.  This amazing film was created by writer/lead actor Michelle Alexander and director/producer Daniel David Stewart, who brought a vision and artistry to this short film that is difficult to find.  The great news is that you can watch “Bow Out!” right now in Season 3 Episode 2 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! I honestly cannot tell you how impressed I am with this team. By listening to this interview, I’m sure you will agree that hey are the nicest, most creative, most enjoyable people you can ever hope to meet.  You can learn more about them at michellealexander.ca and @danieldavidstewart on Instagram. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Podcast

Jon Gower & Jeff Howard at SOFF 2019 What are the 4Q’s? Name your favorite films of all time (limit 3) Name a film you think is underrated Name a film you think is overrated Name a lesser-known film that you think people should seek out Jon Gower flew from Nashville to Los Angeles to bring his hilarious film “Rallentando!” to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2019.  The great news is that you can watch “Rallentando!” right now in Season 3 Episode 8 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! I had been meaning to interview Jon for years.  In fact, Jon got me onto an episode of hiss podcast Near Dark Radio long before I got him onto Discover Indie Film.  But it was worth the wait, as we get to hear this writer/director/musician/singer/composer tell us about his origins and inspirations.  You can see even more of Jon’s work on YouTube. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Here are Jon’s 4Qs answers: Favorites: A Clockwork Orange, American Beauty Underrated: Drop Dead Gorgeous Overrated: Goodfellas Seek Out: The House of Yes Podcast

Jon Gower hopped onto Zoom for his DIF interview Jon Gower flew from Nashville to Los Angeles to bring his hilarious film “Rallentando!” to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2019.  The great news is that you can watch “Rallentando!” right now in Season 3 Episode 8 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! I had been meaning to interview Jon for years. but before I could get him on DIF, Jon got me onto an episode of his podcast Near Dark Radio.  Forever he will have won that race, but I finally got Jon of DIF and it was well worth the wait.  We get to hear this writer/director/musician/singer/composer tell us about his origins and inspirations.  You can see even more of Jon’s work on YouTube. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Podcast

Jessica & Jeff at her SOFF 2019 Q&A What are the 4Q’s? Name your favorite films of all time (limit 3) Name a film you think is underrated Name a film you think is overrated Name a lesser-known film that you think people should seek out Jessica Liu’s film “Prom Time!” screened at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2019 and this original, David Lynch-y ride was enjoyed by all.  You can watch her short film right now in Season 3 Episode 9 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! You can learn all you need to know about Jessica at her website thejessicaliu.com or on social media at @jessicajliu. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Here are Jessica’s 4Qs answers: Favorites: Sorry to Bother You, Britney Runs a Marathon, Songs My Brothers Taught Me Underrated: Ingrid Goes West (or anything truly independent) Overrated: The Godfather Seek Out: Come As You Are (2019), Plan B Podcast

Filmmaker Jessica Liu came into DIF UQ for an in-person interview Jessica Liu’s film “Prom Time!” screened at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2019 and this original, David Lynch-y ride was enjoyed by all.  You can watch her short film right now in Season 3 Episode 9 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! You can learn all you need to know about Jessica at her website thejessicaliu.com or on social media at @jessicajliu. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Podcast

Jonathan and Jeff at DIF HQ doing the podcast thing What are the 4Q’s? Name your favorite films of all time (limit 3) Name a film you think is underrated Name a film you think is overrated Name a lesser-known film that you think people should seek out Jonathan Latona’s feature film “DOUG” took home three awards at Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2020; the Audience Award for Best Feature and the Grand Jury Prizes for Best Lead Actor and Best Cinematography.  You can watch “DOUG” right now in lots of places, but the Vimeo rental page is the best. Jonathan and I cover a lot of ground in this interview, from his interest in performance in high school to his move to Los Angeles.  You can learn more about Jonathan by hitting jonathanlatona.com. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Here are Jonathan Latona’s answers: Favorites: Taxi driver, There Will Be Blood, Mulholland Drive Underrated: The Limey Overrated: The Marvel Cinematic Universe Seek Out: They Live, Faces, Killing of a Chinese Bookie Crazy Fun 80’s Movie Worth A Look: Hamburger The Movie Podcast

Jonathan Latona dropped by DIF HQ in person for his interview Jonathan Latona’s feature film “DOUG” took home three awards at Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2020; the Audience Award for Best Feature and the Grand Jury Prizes for Best Lead Actor and Best Cinematography.  You can watch “DOUG” right now in lots of places, but the Vimeo rental page is the best. Jonathan and I cover a lot of ground in this interview, from his interest in performance in high school to his move to Los Angeles.  You can learn more about Jonathan by hitting jonathanlatona.com. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Podcast

Tobit Raphael Capati contemplating his answers to the DIF 4Qs What are the 4Q’s? Name your favorite films of all time (limit 3) Name a film you think is underrated Name a film you think is overrated Name a lesser-known film that you think people should seek out Tobit Raphael Capati is a writer, director, actor, and more.  In fact, everything you see and hear in his award winning film “Sextpert Advice” has his fingerprints on it.  You can watch this hilarious, smart and touching short film in the Season 4 Episode 1 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video!  I apologize for the audio quality of this interview, even if it’s way more FaceTime’s fault than mine. You can learn all you need to know about Tobit at his website “tobraphcap” or by hitting his social media @tobraphcap. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Here are Tobit’s 4Qs answers: Favorites: Pans Labyrinth, Finding Nemo, Mean Girls Underrated: His House (Netflix) Overrated: Joker Seek Out: Save Ralph (YouTube) Podcast

Tobit Raphael Capati jumped onto FaceTime to record his DIF interview Tobit Raphael Capati’s film “Sextpert Advice” pulled in three awards at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2019.  You can watch this hilarious, smart and touching short film in the Season 4 Episode 1 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video!  I apologize for the audio quality of this interview, even if it’s way more FaceTime’s fault than mine. You can learn all you need to know about Tobit at his website “tobraphcap” or by hitting his social media @tobraphcap. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Podcast

Patrick & Jeff at DIF HQ What are the 4Q’s? Name your favorite films of all time (limit 3) Name a film you think is underrated Name a film you think is overrated Name a lesser-known film that you think people should seek out Patrick Connolly brought his feature film “Desire Lines” to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 202 and brought home three awards!  You can watch it right now on Prime Video!   You should ALSO watch Patrick’s short film “The Creeping Ritual” in the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! You really need to see this film or you’ll never know just how important it is to get coconut water IN the coconut. Of course, while he was here to talk about his films we made a point of having him answer the DIF 4Qs. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Here are Patrick’s 4Qs answers: Favorites: Dog Day Afternoon, To Live and Die in L.A., Lost Highway Underrated: Showgirls Overrated: The Master Seek Out: Turkish Delight, The Addiction, Boulevard Nights Podcast

Patrick Connolly at the DIF HQ mic Patrick Connolly’s feature film “Desire Lines” brought home two grand Jury Prizes at Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2020; Best Screenplay and Best Lead Performance.  You can watch it right now on Prime Video!   You should ALSO watch Patrick’s short film “The Creeping Ritual” in the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! You really need to see this film or you’ll never know just how important it is to get coconut water IN the coconut. By the way, I kind of screwed up during this interview, adding an “s” to Patrick’s Instagram handle @24foatingcoffin.  My bad!  Also, if you want to hear Patrick’s first DIF interview, Episode 114 is right here. Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Podcast

Hayden with his crew at SOFF 2019 What are the 4Q’s? Name your favorite films of all time (limit 3) Name a film you think is underrated Name a film you think is overrated Name a lesser-known film that you think people should seek out Hayden Croft is a three-time DIF interviewee! He has come in to discuss his films “Four Junkies” (SOFF 2019), “Last Wish” FILA 2018, and “New Age, Olde English” SOFF 2016.  You can watch all three films in the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! Add one more thing to the list – Hayden published a superb book of short stories titled, “Kisses From Strangers In The Dark,” that I love and you can learn more about it at haydenlcroft.com. Every time Hayden does the interview we have him answer the Four Questions! Comments are blocked on this website. To discuss Discover Indie Film podcasts or TV episodes, visit the Facebook Page. You can listen to the podcast using the media player below or on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Here are Hayden’s 4Qs answers: Favorites: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Inglorious Basterds, Heat Underrated: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Running Scared, Blade Runner 2049 Overrated: Blade Runner, Donnie Darko, Soul Seek Out: Four Rooms Podcast