Echo Chamber - CIFF - Vol.2 (SŪNNA aka ‘Listen’)
No mistakes people, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is BACK in Cleveland for more Festival goodness!
Once again, London Flair PR came through and it was actually Shaimaa Khan who organised our first chat (episode 383 https://www.podcaphilia.com/echo-chamber/ep383) with our returning guest Radha Mehta https://youtu.be/A-CceLRehws So it's great we get to do it all again, for her brand new short film, which is having it's North American Premiere at the 50th Cleveland International Film Festival. If you dug the first convo, people, this one is sooooo immersive in storytelling soul, Radha is sonically hypnotising. Like her work, it's an incredible human embrace, you will not want to miss a second!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/IIYQNbbm_pk
Echo Chamber - CIFF - Vol.1 (Hand)
Well, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is off to another Festival, this time in The Forest City!!!
It's the 50th Cleveland International Film Festival, and thanks to Anthony Hon at London Flair PR, we have a short film that takes an intimate look at immigration life, through the lens of an undocumented chef. THEN, we chat with the writer / director behind the project, to explore motivations, inspirations, storytelling and a lot more!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/V83pmJ0x9Hs
Echo Chamber - HUFF - Vol.1 ('Hidden' & 'Glad to Meet You')
Yes, people, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is back with more 'Film Festival' coverage, and this time we're headed to Houston!!!
The wonderful Cynthia Amsden is to thank for our sojourn to the 'Huston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF)', where we look at TWO short form documentaries which explore completely different aspects of the ocean. THEN, we get to conversate with the man who has committed his life to bringing the wonders beneath the waves to those who haven't experienced their joy in person. We get his origin story, what drives his desire to tell these stories, the challenges, the learning and evolution. Plus so much more, this is one you won't want to put down!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/Fb5NrAnrilA
Echo Chamber - BFI Flare 26 - Vol.1 (Body Of Our Own)
This year's 'BFI Flare' @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage wasn't what we were hoping for to mark the 40th anniversary (a LOT of flaky creatives) BUT, we made it work!
HUGE thanks to Media House Global's Fagun Furia, who came through with a really interesting project. A documentary that pulled back the curtain on a community that never gets talked about. THEN, giving us the opportunity to sit down with a first time director, but experienced storyteller, to really get into what it took to gain trust and shine a light on these individuals and the legacy of their community!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/JrVk8uWlk6I
Echo Chamber - SXSW - Vol.1 (Black Zombie)
For the first time, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ ventures into those hallowed Austin vibes, with a little South by Southwest action! And if we’re gonna do it, what a way to get things popping!!!!
The beauty of expansive, long-form conversation, is that it can really get under the skin of topics many just skate over, and demystify preconceived notions. So when Falco's Imani Charles came with the opportunity to speak with Maya Annik Bedward about her feature directorial debut, which was dealing with topics & notions not normally discussed, of course we were eager to get that done! And what an interesting, expansive confab was had. Maya was incredibly open about the whole process, giving her entire team their flowers and talking about Haiti & Vodou with so much care, and passion, it was clear she was truly meant to shine a light on these topics! This is most definitely not one to miss, people!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/ugoWcj41RRE
Echo Chamber - BFIFlare26 - Introduction (40th anniversary of BFI Flare)
Every year, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ tries to cover 'BFI Flare', and as this year marks its 40th anniversary, we're starting things early!
So, to start our Festival coverage, thanks to Phoebe Brown, we get to chop it up with Festival Programmer, Diana Cipriano, and really explore what makes 'BFI Flare' special and what to look out for in this 2026 Edition!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/ieSfrtNYWP4
Echo Chamber - DWF-NY26 - Vol. 2 (Stop Time)
This is our second hit from 'Dances with Films: New York' for @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/, and it was another great one!!!
Today was all thanks to Susan Engel, who really does come with the full spread of projects! This one is a really interesting reflection on time, memory, and how we process things. The poignant visuals and story make a lot of sense when you consider today's guest's background and myriad talents in the realm of storytelling. We were able to get into his latest film, the origin, the process of adapting the Short, finding those growth moments, as well as touching upon his journey through sound and play! This is really a must listen!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/iCt7m4t7fcs
Echo Chamber - IFFL25 - Vol.2 (The Swallow)
Our Festival coverage continues with a brand new @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ episode!!!
We're now taking a look at Irish Film Festival London's closing film, thanks again to Sophie Toumazis & Marcello Aisoni It's in part a poetic exploration of past reflection, and also a pondering on art, what makes it worthy of preservation and how it connects us to moments of our lives! ALSO, we get to sit down with the director and take a journey into his transition from documentary to narrative film, and the interesting approach he used!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/79fP1N7ouMs
Echo Chamber - IFFL25 - Vol.1 (Michael Hayden & Irish Film Festival London 2025)
It's back to the Festival scene, and thanks to the one, Cynthia Amsden, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ ventures to the 'Vancouver International Film Festival' (VIFF) for the first time!!!
Just one bit of coverage, BUT, this one is something special! We have a documentary that peels back the curtain on identity, cultural appropriation, stigmatization, and discrimination around tattoos in the Philippines. It also explores through the director, what it means to be Filipino in Canada and the Philippines. THEN, we sit down with the director of the film, and his producer, to really get some insights into the source of the feelings, why the documentary made sense, what it was like being back in the Philippines, and traveling to Buscalan. As well as the experience of being around Apo Whang-od and her very first apprentice Grace Palicas! We manage to squeeze in so much over the course of 67 minutes, so you REALLY won't want to miss this one!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/DrJjrTiqm0g
Echo Chamber - VIFF - Vol 1 (Treasure of The Rice Terraces)
It's back to the Festival scene, and thanks to the one, Cynthia Amsden, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ ventures to the 'Vancouver International Film Festival' (VIFF) for the first time!!!
Just one bit of coverage, BUT, this one is something special! We have a documentary that peels back the curtain on identity, cultural appropriation, stigmatization, and discrimination around tattoos in the Philippines. It also explores through the director, what it means to be Filipino in Canada and the Philippines. THEN, we sit down with the director of the film, and his producer, to really get some insights into the source of the feelings, why the documentary made sense, what it was like being back in the Philippines, and traveling to Buscalan. As well as the experience of being around Apo Whang-od and her very first apprentice Grace Palicas! We manage to squeeze in so much over the course of 67 minutes, so you REALLY won't want to miss this one!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/DrJjrTiqm0g
Echo Chamber - 27th DWFLA - Story of the Sun
This is it, the last day of Dances With Films (20th June - 30th June 2024) LA edition and @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has you covered for 'Day 11'!!!
Now, this film / short isn't actually screening today, but it was so good, inventive, and meaningful, we had to hit you with a feature. Especially when Kelli McNeil-Yellen had a hook-up for a sit-down with the inventive mind behind the work! And what a layered & rich discussion it was, obviously we talked about the making of the film, but also touch upon subjects like sustainability, climate change, corporate manipulation, and collaboration. This was the perfect way to bring our LA coverage to a close....don't miss it!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/v2d8t3JzrKU
Echo Chamber - 27th DWFLA - Spyral
It's the penultimate day of our Dances With Films (20th June - 30th June 2024) @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage, 'Day 10', and there's no letting up!!!
Things get heavy this episode, as we're delving into the realm of mental heath and bipolar. It's a raw look through the window of a couples life together and how a relationship can be impacted. THEN, the raw & real continues with a confab that peels back the process, the what's, the why's, and contemplates the repercussions of a body of work like this. Truly fascinating across the board, this is not to be missed!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/r69Kb2lq1mU
Echo Chamber - 27th DWFLA - Step Back, Doors Closing
So, it's 'Day 8' of the Dances With Films (20th June - 30th June 2024) Festival and the third instalment of our @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage!
We're back to films, and we have the world premiere of a new slice of life flick, which explores love, rejection, self worth, healing, and possibilities. THEN, we talk about all these themes, with the young man that took the leap of faith to make his first feature! It's another really interesting conversation, looking at the evolution of a film!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/nnKDWb6b6Dw
Echo Chamber - 27th DWFLA - Burns and Song
We're heading into 'Day 3' of Dances With Films Festival (20th June - 30th June 2024) and @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has you covered!
Not a film today, BUT a TV pilot!!! Yes, we travel to Africa for tale dealing with love, suppression, self worth, veiled in myth, folklore and supernatural happenings! We then have the pleasure of breaking bread with the highly talented & introspective young lady who conceived the show, and strove to bring it to the world! We talk about that vision, drive, her epiphany with storytelling, and bringing diverse faces & tales to the screen, among so many other things!!! Definitely not one to miss!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/z9xG1KOqGDQ
Echo Chamber - 27th DWFLA - Paper Flowers
After a tremendous 2023 sojourn, we are BACK with the 27th edition of the Dances With Films Festival (20th June - 30th June 2024) taking place at TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. AND 'Echo Chamber' will be there with some in-depth coverage!!!
So we had to come with the @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage, and 'Day 1' is a real treat!!!
Our first film is a reminder to cherish all the moments and look at the sunsets. It's a true life story which will open your heart and dampen your eyes. We then sit down with the man who brought it to the screen with so much care & consideration. It's a wonderful chat about so many things, but what really resonates is the integrity and spirit behind the work!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/9kbdOyhiO-U
Echo Chamber: DWFLA - The Girl in the Backseat
This is it, people! It's last of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage of Dances With Films @danceswithfilms (22nd June - 2nd July 2023)
Today we're checking out a drama that takes place in the world of human trafficking, and really shows how people can get sucked in. THEN, we're joined by the director, writer, and stars who break everything down! We held it back a bit, cause things get deep into the film, no spoilers though! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/E_roEoK1Fw0
Echo Chamber: DWFLA - Katie’s Mom
Today we look at one of the final films to screen at Dances With Films (22nd June - 2nd July 2023) for our @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage!
Putting a spin on the troupe of old guy with younger woman, this new film aims to explore different possibilities, whilst still bringing the laughs. We then are joined by the forces of nature behind everything, who stuck to their guns and got their film made!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/UDpYV-wlXzA
Echo Chamber: DWFLA - You Have No Idea
We are back to films for today's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage of Dances With Films (22nd June - 2nd July 2023).
Well actually, we have an incredible documentary, something you didn't know that you really needed to see. Then the mastermind behind the doc stops by to tell the incredible story of how it even came about. And the amazing people he got to speak with, to tell the story!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/PKfsyCwWJ0U
Echo Chamber: DWFLA - Remixed
Did you know that Dances With Films (22nd June - 2nd July 2023) also covers film???
Well it does, and @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has you covered!!!
This pilot is a story of rediscovery essentially, that leaves you wanting more! The creative duo behind this first adventure join us for fun and interesting conversation. Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/VSJ__AvVfoM
Echo Chamber: DWFLA - Glue Trap
Dances With Films @danceswithfilms (22nd June - 2nd July 2023) has hit the halfway point, and the @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage has only gotten started!!!
Today we're looking at a dark comedy, that at its core is dealing with a couples communication. Then we sit down with the writer / director and talk about turning a vision into a reality! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/osiyd4Yedms