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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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59:17

Why Tamika Lamison's SUPERMAN Short Film Breakdown is...

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2024/11/27

Ladies and gentlemen, SUPERMAN DOESN’T STEAL is an emotional coming-of-age story set during the 1970s Atlanta Child Murders. The film takes us through the eyes of 8-year-old Harriet, who is as fascinated with superheroes as is her older brother Jackson. However, when they experience a troubling series of events that impact their family, leaving emotional scars and causing them both to grow up fast, they must redefine their definitions of heroes, villains, themselves- and yes- even Superman.This

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52:06

Oscar-Qualified Short THE HEART OF TEXAS:...

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2024/11/26

Ladies and gentlemen, the Oscar-qualified short, THE HEART OF TEXAS is about an aspiring country singer Janie May (Lauren Noll) who races to the studio after her overnight diner shift when she collides with an undocumented worker — changing the course of both their futures. This is a film in the art of storytelling. Mirroring the lives of two people who are chasing the American dream, one an aspiring singer dreaming of stardom and an undocumented worker whose dream is to provide a better life for

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35:31

Oscar-Qualified Short DECK 5B - Interview with Malin...

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2024/11/26

Ladies and gentlemen, Malin Ingrid Johansson’s Swedish short film drama DECK 5B tells a heart-rending tale about a mother torn between duty and desire. We meet recently divorced Mia, portrayed by award winning actress Alma Pöysti, along with her son, as she heads for her first holiday together with her new love, but complications soon arise when Mia’s yearning to relax and let her hair down comes into conflict with her parental responsibilities. This gripping short premiered at the 2024 Toronto

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51:43

In-Depth Film Discussion with Writer/Director Todd...

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2024/11/26

Ladies and gentlemen, the untold story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. as the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide. Will his shift from preaching peace to plotting murder alter the course of history or cost him everything? BONHOEFFER comes to a theater near you on

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36:39

TJ O'Grady Peyton's Endearing Oscar-Qualified Short...

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2024/11/23

Ladies and gentlemen, TJ O’Grady-Peyton’s short ROOM TAKEN follows Isaac, who, in a desperate need for a place to stay, finds an unexpected answer to his temporary homelessness when he takes refuge in the home of Victoria, an elderly blind woman, without her knowledge. As these two strangers coexist, a touching and unexpected bond forms between the unlikely pair. I can see why this film is a multi-award winning short film. The cinematography is excellent and gives you the true reality of both

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31:44

The Making Oscar-Qualified Short TEA with Director...

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2024/11/23

Ladies and gentlemen, in an homage to everything 1990’s, TEA asks the audience to take a step back to simpler times; where the summer days were long, the cool kids were terrifying and saying “hi” to the girl of your dreams was beyond insurmountable. This dramedy short film TEA takes us through the eyes of Nicholaus Steep (played by Michael Gandolfini), we watch the tenderness and bravery of a young man who is doing all he can just to connect with someone. When his bad luck turns worse, will the girl

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36:14

Oscar-Qualified Short MEAL TICKET: Would You Choose...

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2024/11/23

Ladies and gentlemen, MEAL TICKET is an anxiety-filled thriller about a manager: Saint, who is forced to decide what to do with life-changing news he receives about his client: a young hip hop star, twelve minutes before goes onstage for his debut tour. In this world we all seek opportunity, but what if your meal ticket was threatening your big break or your current job? Will you do what is morally right or will you protect your opportunity of future success? Wes Andre Goodrich gives us a poignant

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42:01

BAFTA/BIFA Qualified Hilarious Short TWO MINUTES with...

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2024/11/23

Writer/director Jamie Benyon and his BAFTA and BIFA-qualified short film TWO MINUTES. His screenplays have won the IMDb Script To Screen Award, Top 10% on the Coverfly comedy short film list, been shortlisted for BBC Comedy Writers Programme, and a semi-finalist in the Shore Short Script Competition, a quarter-finalist in the Screencraft Fellowship and Top 40 at the UK Film Festival. Jamie Benyon’s short titled TWO MINUTES, is an endearing short film comedy and I love it. Starring Ted Lasso’s

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