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Bond on Cinema

Veteran Television host Ward W. Bond brings you the in-depth interviews with the top film directors, producers, screenwriters, editors, composers, actors and more. Learn about the art and beauty of filmmaking. Meet award winning film professionals as they tell their side of the creative journey of movie-making. The ”Bond on Cinema” podcast is interviews with filmmakers for filmmakers. Bond on Cinema is also available on Prime Video and YouTube

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45:04

What Happens When Michael Jackson's Music Inspires a...

Bond on Cinema ·

2024/12/16

Ladies and gentlemen, the feature film, I’LL BE THERE is about a blended family. The film focuses on Grace, who never had an easy time explaining to her friends about her family.After the opening scene of Grace and her brothers and sisters as children, the film then finds her more than a decade later, she has built a new life for herself in Los Angeles and cemented her place as the outsider of the family. But her new life is upended when she learns that her older brother AJ has cancer and her now

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57:35

TIME FOR CHANGE DOCUMENTARY with Director Daniel...

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2024/12/14

Ladies and gentlemen, TIME FOR CHANGE is a 2-hour landmark documentary that was filmed after the death of George Floyd and chronicles the tragic event of his death and the subsequent worldwide social impact. This unbiased and compelling documentary is replete with hard-hitting interviews, as well as a historical retrospective regarding the roots of racism in America and practical steps we need to take as a nation to bring peace and lasting change.Change only happens if we want it too and it can

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01:03:49

1910 Manchurian Plague Outbreak Creates a New...

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2024/12/12

Ladies and gentlemen, Robin Wang’s short film NEITHER DONKEY NOR HORSE is one of the best films I have seen this year. It has the feel and look of a multi-million dollar feature film.The story is so intriguing and from the first frame to the last one, your attention is focused on the story brought to life on screen by an all-star stellar cast. With the likes of Chris Pang from Rich Crazy Asians, to Jim Lau, Michael Monasterio, Albert Kuo to name a few. NEITHER DONKEY NOR HORSE takes us through the

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01:07:58

Twins Meet 20 Years Later in Prison Over a Chess...

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2024/12/09

Ladies and gentlemen, OVER THE BOARD, a story about twin brothers who meet for the first time, under unique circumstances. Before they can come together, however, they must first overcome their differences.Ian is a top collegiate chess player. Eric is an inmate with a gift for the game. Eric and Ian are identical twins who have never met, until today. When their worlds collide, one thing becomes immediately clear-they both share a passion, and talent, for the game of chess. But will this be enough

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52:40

Oscar-Qualified Short RYAN CAN'T READ: Interview/Film...

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2024/12/08

Ladies and gentlemen, this heartwarming tug at your heart short film RYAN CAN’T READ delves into the struggles of Ryan, played by Lewis Ian Bray, a man facing immense financial hardship and the overwhelming burden of bills. His inability to claim benefits pushes him to the edge of despair. However, a lifeline is thrown his way when his friend Tyrone, portrayed by James Nelson-Joyce, offers him a chance at redemption. This short film is a tearjerker, set against the vibrant backdrop of Liverpool,

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42:37

Oscar-Qualified Short DIVE: A Melancholic Exploration...

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2024/12/08

Ladies and gentlemen, the short film DIVE is a melancholic exploration of adolescent love in a world beset with violence. The drama follows Roman and Julia, two young adults enjoying the vitality of their youth, when their day out on the beach is suddenly shattered by the looming presence of war. The very minimum use of dialogue allows you to experience the film on a deeper level into you subconscious to relive your long lost youth. We can see how youth is fleeting, from a moment of love, joy,

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42:35

Oscar-Qualified Short A PLACE TO FALL DOWN:...

Bond on Cinema ·

2024/12/08

Ladies and gentlemen, A PLACE TO FALL DOWN, a film unfolds in the span of a single day, capturing Jose's emotional journey as he grapples with balancing his daunting real-life workload with the profound sense of loss. Through an extraordinary performance from Clifton Collins Jr. and a gripping sound design that acts as a character in the film, "A Place to Fall Down" explores themes of grief, empathy, healing and the power of love. It's in the darkest moments that the resilience of the human spirit

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42:28

Oscar-Qualifying Short FROM ABOVEL Interview/Film...

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2024/12/08

Ladies and gentlemen, this beautiful and endearing short film, FROM ABOVE is about a father looking to reconnect with his child after falling on hard times. The story follows Morten, once well-respected but now homeless, as he attempts to turn his life around after a chance encounter with his daughter after eight years apart. Morten looks his daughter in the eyes for the first time in 8 years. After that he decides to get in touch with her again and uses very unconventional and spectacular methods

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55:42

Oscar-Qualified BUSCANDO ALMA: A Story of Identity...

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2024/12/08

BUSCANDO ALMA is about a Honduran immigrant who is given the chance to meet her mother after nearly two decades of separation. As she grapples with the uncertainty of their reunion, she is confronted by traumatic memories of her past. This film is so good. The storyline is emotional from the perspectives of Alma the mother as well as Cristina. Two lives connected yet separated for almost 20 years, like two spirits trying to find their way home. The cinematography is beautiful, the flashbacks

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48:26

MOEDER: Compelling Oscar-Qualified Short Film based...

Bond on Cinema ·

2024/12/07

Ladies and gentlemen, on July 17th, 2014, Flight MH17 crashed after being hit by a surface-to-air missiles, 50KM from the Russian-Ukrainian border, carrying predominantly Dutch passengers. The miners of Rozsypne were the first to arrive at the crash zone and spent days retrieving and identifying hundreds of bodies scattered all over the highly militarized area of Donetsk. 298 died on flight NH17 that day. Many of the victims’ families attempted to reach their loved ones by reported hearing strangers

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49:19

Oscar-Qualfied Short GABRIELA Explores Identity and...

Bond on Cinema ·

2024/12/07

Evelyn Lorena is an actress and filmmaker. Her production collective Nouvelle Entertainment, where she has written and produced films that have premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival, Outfest Los Angeles, and Festival Regard. Evelyn was one the directing semi-finalists for the inaugural Brisk Creator's Class, sponsored by Michael B. Jordan and his company Outlier Society. Her latest short, and directorial debut, “Gabriela,” was awarded with the prestigious Latino Film Institute’s Indigenous Latino

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42:33

Oscar-Qualified Short Documentary ANAIS: Interview...

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2024/12/05

Ladies and gentlemen, ANAIS, a tale of survival and strength. Anaïs is 32. Her body is her weapon as much as her shield, to conquer the battle of life. She plays against the clock, from breaking records on the asphalt to night-shifting at the hospital, or battling a stage Ill breast cancerThis documentary short film is pure inspiration and motivation. A film that inspires the never giving up spirit that lives in all of us. One’s test becomes their testimony and in the midst of adversity, we can

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39:37

Oscar-Qualified Short Film NIGIQTUG: Interview/Film...

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2024/12/04

Ladies and gentlemen, in 1938, having left her Nunavut home with her mother Kumatna, young Marguerite must come to terms with her new life in the South and the unstated responsibilities that await her. When an extraordinary letter arrives from home, Marguerite discovers what’s really expected of her.Based on the director’s grandmother’s story, Lindsay McIntyre’s phenomenal film explores the historic tribulations suffered by one Inuit family and the lives they subsequently lead. This film and its

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52:42

MOTHERLAND: One of the Most Talked about Short Films:...

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2024/12/03

Ladies and gentlemen, MOTHERLAND is set in 1979 at the height of the Iran Hostage Crisis, writer-director Jasmin Mozaffari’s film follows Babak, a young Iranian immigrant, who calls into question his future prospects in America after he embarks on a trip to meet his fiancé’s parents. The political social climate in America was still a bit raw from the end of the Vietnam War, then in 1979, the Shah of Iran, a friend of the United States was overthrown and then the Iran Hostage Crisis becomes

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44:58

Oscar-Qualified Short DOVECOTE: A Cinematic...

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2024/12/01

Ladies and gentlemen, DOVECOTE explores prison life and its aftermath. Filmed inside Guidecca's working women's prison on an island in the Venetian lagoon, the carefully constructed script of this delicate and spiritual experience of a short film starring Zoe Saldaña, vividly recreates the final hours before her release, while examining the emotional realities faced by her fellow prisoners (portrayed by 20 actual inmates of the prison). This film is a visual experience for the eyes, an audible

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54:43

Oscar-Qualified Short SPIRIT OF PLACE: Sometimes What...

Bond on Cinema ·

2024/12/01

Ladies and gentlemen, Jack Cooper Stimpson’s Oscar-qualifying short SPIRIT OF PLACE, Athel and Edward enjoy visiting the wetlands. It offers them a sense of escape and much needed respite from life in the city. Edward likes watching the birds, whilst Athel seems to enjoy what the environment gives her emotionally. This is a place they both rely on. But, when Athel discovers an ancient artifact in the water, she is forced to reexamine her entire relationship with this place she loves. A meditation on

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56:42

Short Film: DIARY OF A GHOST Explores the Impact of...

Bond on Cinema ·

2024/11/30

Ladies and gentlemen, 1 in 4 people in the UK suffer from mental health problems, with a particular spike in young women. Only 1 in 3 affected are actively seeking treatment.What exactly grief does to the human body and mind isn’t fully understood yet. It’s an experience everybody goes through at some point in their lives and even though we all do, we often do so alone. Prolonged grief disorder is a persistent and disabling form of grief and a fairly unexplored condition. Diary of a Ghost delves

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35:27

Oscar-Qualified Short MUSCAT: Interview & Film...

Bond on Cinema ·

2024/11/30

Ladies and gentlemen, MUSCAT was inspired by a story told to Grenier by his grandmother, with the ending of the film mirroring the heartbreaking travel experience of her distant cousin. The Philippe found it necessary to tell the story through the fictional character of Samir, a young homosexual boy coming to terms with his sexuality in a country where gay individuals are still harshly persecuted. Philippe Grenier, as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, recognizes his privilege, living in a country

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46:57

Actor Arkie Kandola Talks HOW TO DIE ALONE on HULU...

Bond on Cinema ·

2024/11/30

My guest today is actor Arkie Kandola, who stars in two TV series that have premiered this fall --- Natasha Rothwell’s How to Die Alone on Hulu and Chicken Sisters on Hallmark’s rebranded streaming platform.The Canadian-born actor and producer, first appeared on screen in 2013 after being featured in a national Vitamin Water commercial alongside Steve Nash. He subsequently established a YouTube channel which has garnered over 22 million views. Arkie has amassed credits in film & television

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51:10

Oscar-Qualified Short A GOOD DAY WILL COME with...

Bond on Cinema ·

2024/11/30

Ladies and gentlemen, director Amir Zargara’s Oscar-qualified short, A GOOD DAY WILL COME is the heartbreaking story of Arash, a professional wrestler with dreams of representing his country and winning gold medals. The country is in turmoil and its people are suffering. Arash must decide between using his platform to stand up to tyranny, or put his head down and remain silent. This incredible film was inspired by real events and is dedicated to Navid Afkari, an Iranian wrestler who was sentenced

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