The NFFTY Podcast

Director Daniel Karan, Director Emma Macklin, Director of Photography Sebastian Marin, and Actor Sheridan Irwin discuss their short film, Our Highest Priority, with NFFTY Podcast Producer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo. Our Highest Priority screened in the Coping For The Best screening during NFFTY 2023. Keep up with Daniel Karan: Website: https://www.danielkaran.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi8bandit Team Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothling Keep up with Emma Macklin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmamackattack Keep up with Sebastian Marin: Website: https://www.sebastianmarin.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebmarin_ Keep up with Sheridan Irwin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheridan.irwin More from Partyfish Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://partyfish.media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Tiger Ji, Director of Photography Stefan Nachmann, and Producer Peter Gold discuss their short film, Death and Ramen, with NFFTY Podcast Producer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via YouTube. Death and Ramen screened in the Friday Night Shorts screening during NFFTY 2023. Keep up with Tiger Ji: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tigerjifilms Website: https://www.tigerjifilms.com Death and Ramen Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/deathandramenfilm Keep up with Peter Gold: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/goldpeter_ Keep up with Stefan Nachmann: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stefannachmann More from Partyfish Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://partyfish.media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director William Lancaster, Director of Photography Shane Bagwell, and Co-Editor Will Noyce discuss their short film, Dún Laoghaire, with NFFTY Podcast Producer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Short of the Week. Dún Laoghaire screened in and won the Audience Award for the Family Ties screening during NFFTY 2023. Keep up with William Lancaster: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/williamofthelancaster Keep up with Shane Bagwell: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shanebagwelldp Keep up with Will Noyce: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/willnoyce More from Partyfish Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://partyfish.media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Janay Kelley discusses her short film, The River, with NFFTY Programming Intern, Han-'Naeh Belser. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via NFFTY's YouTube. The River screened in and won the Audience Award for the Experimental Visions screening during NFFTY 2023. Keep up with Janay Kelley: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofjanay More from Partyfish Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://partyfish.media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Nathan Ginter discusses his short film, The Businessman, with NFFTY Podcast Producer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vimeo. The Businessman screened in the Uneasy Street screening during NFFTY 2023. Keep up with Nathan Ginter: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathan_ginter More from Partyfish Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://partyfish.media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Shakil Jessa discusses his short film, Imran & Alykhan, with NFFTY Podcast Producer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube. Imran & Alykhan screened in the Growth Spurts screening during NFFTY 2023. Keep up with Shakil Jessa: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shakiljessa.pdf More from Partyfish Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://partyfish.media⁠⁠⁠⁠ "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Kunga Choephel discusses his short film, This is closest to how the last weeks of March felt like., with NFFTY Podcast Producer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via ⁠⁠⁠Vimeo⁠. This is closest to how the last weeks of March felt like. screened in the Family Ties screening during NFFTY 2023. Keep up with Kunga Shoephel: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kunga316.com More from Partyfish Media: ⁠⁠⁠https://partyfish.media⁠⁠⁠ "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Writer/Director Connie O'Connor, Producer Aidan Whitman Baker, Cinematographer Emily Walowski, Editor/Gaffer Jaelyn Ellis, and Production Designer Cooper Shapiro discuss their short film, In Your Sheets, with NFFTY Podcast Producer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via ⁠⁠NoBudge. In Your Sheets screened in the Friday Night Shorts screening during NFFTY 2023. Keep up with Connie O'Connor: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/connieoco Website: https://www.connieoco.com/ Keep up with Aidan Whitman Baker: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aidanwhitmanbaker Website: https://www.aidanwhitmanbaker.com Keep up with Emily Walowski: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilywalow Keep up with Jaelyn Ellis: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jaelynkellis Website: https://www.jaelynkellis.com Keep up with Cooper Shapiro: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coopershapiro Website: https://www.coopershapiro.com More from Partyfish Media: ⁠⁠https://partyfish.media⁠⁠ "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Writer/Director McKinley Carlin, Producer Connor Williams, Producer Evan O'Brien, and Director of Photography Tre'len Johnston discuss their short film, Noodles Forever, with NFFTY Podcast Producer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via ⁠YouTube⁠. Noodles Forever won the Audience Award for and screened in the Opening Night screening during NFFTY 2023. Keep up with Noodles Forever: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/noodlesforeverfilm More from Partyfish Media: ⁠https://partyfish.media⁠ "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

The NFFTY 2023 Programming Staff come together to discuss a selection of films from NFFTY 2023's over 200 films and 25 screenings to help you plan your time attending the in-person festival or viewing screenings online this year. Get your passes at https://nffty.org! Amy Williams, NFFTY 2023 Festival Director Krupa Kanaiya, NFFTY 2023 Marketing Director Kevin Conner, NFFTY 2023 Senior Programmer Chloe Rankin, NFFTY 2023 Programmer Ryan Saunders, NFFTY 2023 Managing Director Han'naeh Belser, NFFTY 2023 Programming Intern More from Partyfish Media: ⁠facebook.com/partyfishmedia⁠ "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Geena Marie Hernandez, Producer Chayse Banks, and Director of Photography Chris Violette discuss their short film, Chicks, with NFFTY Senior Programmer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via ALTER. Chicks won the Special Achievement Award for Best Production Design and screened in the Centerpiece screening during NFFTY 2022. Keep up with Geena Marie Hernandez: Website: https://www.geenamariehernandez.com Keep up with Chayse Banks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chayse_banks0102 Keep up with Chris Violette: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_violette More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Fernando Lopez discusses his short film, NOVENA, with NFFTY Programming Intern, Hannah Villanueva. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via YouTube. NOVENA screened in the Dynamic Duos screening during NFFTY 2022. Keep up with Fernando Lopez: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nandoxcinema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nandoxcinema More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Annika Chavez discusses her short film, Bolognese, with NFFTY Director of Programming, Amy Williams.  Bolognese screened in and won the Audience Award (Presented by Seattle Pride) for the From The Heart screening during NFFTY 2022. Keep up with Annika Chavez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annikaechavez More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Jacob Roberts discusses his short film, HALF, with NFFTY Director of Programming, Amy Williams. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via YouTube. HALF screened in the Friday Night Shorts screening during NFFTY 2022. Keep up with Jacob Roberts: Website: https://www.jacobroberts.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrob_films More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Kelly Yu discusses her short film, Plum Town, with NFFTY Programmer, Kalee Quiñones. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Short of the Week. Plum Town won the awards for Best Narrative - Honorable Mention Jury Award, the New Talent Award Ages 20-24, and the Audience Award for the Opening Night screening during NFFTY 2022. Keep up with Kelly Yu: Website: https://www.itskellyyu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskellyyu More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Ha'aheo Auwae-Dekker discusses her short doc, Malihini, with NFFTY Executive Director, Dan Hudson. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo. Malihini screened in the Closing Night screening during NFFTY 2022. Keep up with Ha'aheo Auwae-Dekker: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user123492083 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/young.kanaka More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Chelsea Muscat discusses her short film, Searching For The Wave, with NFFTY Executive Director, Dan Hudson. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo. Searching For The Wave won the Best LGBTQIA+ Film Award (Presented by Seattle Pride) and screened in the From The Heart screening during NFFTY 2022. Keep up with Chelsea Muscat: Website: https://www.chelseamuscat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinkingsun_ Story Of My Mother Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyof_mymother More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Petyr Xyst discusses his short film, The Original Shareholder Experience, with NFFTY Managing Director, Ryan Saunders. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Youtube. The Original Shareholder Experience screened in the Reel Nail Biters screening during NFFTY 2022. Keep up with Petyr Xyst: Website: https://www.paxyst.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pa.xyst More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Julia Elihu and Producer Leslie Susman discuss their short film, Winter Of '79, with NFFTY Senior Programmer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo. Winter Of '79 won the Best Narrative (Student) award and won the Audience Award for and screened in the Closing Night screening during NFFTY 2022. Keep up with Julia Elihu: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_elihu More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Director Camille Ramos and Producer Chloe Ramos discuss their short film, Sticky Fingers, with NFFTY Programmer, Melina Coumas. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo. Sticky Fingers screened in the Coping For The Best screening during NFFTY 2022. Keep up with Camille Ramos: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camille.y.r Keep up with Chloe Ramos: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloetramos More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner