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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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44:29

Director Ash Blodgett's Short MAY I PUT YOU ON HOLD?...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/09/02

Award winning director Ash Blodgett who is passionate about telling stories that spotlight modern social issues through the lens of comedy. Her short films have screened at major festivals around the world. In 2022, Ash was selected for the Women In Film Mentoring Program and was later hired to direct a live-action recreation of a scene from LAIKA Studios’ Oscar-nominated film ParaNorman to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. Her 2023 short Good Grief won Best Cinematography at the Worldwide Women’s

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55:10

Writer/Director Lee Knight's Brilliant Short A FRIEND...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/30

My guest today is Lee Knight, an actor, writer, and director with a passion for storytelling across stage & screen. As an actor, Lee recently appeared as Rosencrantz alongside Sir Ian McKellen in 'Hamlet' on Amazon Prime, 'Vigil 2' on BBC1, 'The Stolen Girl' on Disney+ and the upcoming series ‘Talamasca’ on ABC+.His other screen credits include 'Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire', 'Sherlock', 'The Last Letter from Your Lover', 'The Trial of Christine Keeler’, and BBC’s 'The North Water’

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58:48

Director Jordan Murphy Doidge & Actor Archie Yates...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/26

My guests today are director Jordan Murphy Doidge and actor Archie Yates and their short film CLOUT.Jordan has a wealth of experience working with luxury brands. A natural storyteller, inspired and driven by opportunities to collaborate across multimedia strategies to enhance brand objectives. He utilizes his years of experience and global network to conceive, drive and deliver distinctive and effective content for a broad range of industries. Previous clients include Land Rover, Breitling, Rolls

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46:43

Hoku Uchiyama's Short WHITCH, a Horror Comedy that...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/26

My guest today is award winning filmmaker Hoku Uchiyama who is a lover of fantasy films, horror and animation. His directing work has garnered tens of millions of online views and has been screened in festivals around the world. The work has also been featured at the LA County Museum of Art and in a series produced by the Modern Art museum Centre Pompidou of Paris. Hoku broke ground with his award winning music video for Jason Webley and Amanda Palmer's "Have You Seen My Sister Evelyn?" He and his

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01:04:13

RECESSES Short Film: What REALLY Happens When Kids'...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/25

My guest today is writer/director Dylan Trupiano. His work has screened at festivals including Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival and New/Next Film Festival. He was one of 50 directors from around the world selected for Playlab Films' Creators Lab in 2022. RECESSES, the latest film from Dylan Trupiano, is currently making its way through the festival circuit after winning the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant. Partly inspired by the director’s

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39:14

Jon Clark Reveals Secrets of AI vs Human Connection...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/24

My guest today is Jon Clark is an Emmy Award winning writer and director who makes elevated sci-fi films with timely social commentary. His short film BLIND SPOT was an official selection at Nightmares Film Festival, North Hollywood Cinefest, Screamfest New Orleans, Hell's Half Mile Music & Film Festival, and more. His newest short film LOVE MACHINE had its world premiere at Fantasia Film Festival and just premiered at the Academy-Qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival. And LOVE MACHINE is our

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39:47

Filmmaker Mahnoor Euceph's Coming of Age SHORT Film...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/24

My guest today is Mahnoor Euceph, an award-winning writer and director. Her internationally acclaimed short Eid Mubarak, which screened at over 40 festivals and won 16 awards, was long-listed in consideration for the 96th Academy Awards. She is a recipient of the Pillars Artist Fellowship, a program founded by Riz Ahmed and the Pillars Fund to champion bold new Muslim filmmakers. Her newest short film, 11:11 was selected for Cate Blanchett, Coco Francini, and Dr. Stacy L. Smith’s Proof of Concept

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01:02:36

Filmmaker Dan Rubottom talks Cinematography, Virtual...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/24

Filmmaker Dan Rubottom has 36 years of experience in film and television, and he is sought after extensively for his creative and technical skills in cinematography, editing, motion graphics, visual effects and color grading. He has directed, shot and edited award-winning episodic television, documentaries, commercials, short films and more on multiple continents. He has worked with notables including Joel Osteen, Luis Palau, Rascal Flatts, Toby Mac, the late Carman, and Oral Roberts to name a

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31:26

Director Adnan Al Rajeev's short ALI is...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/23

My guest today is Director Adnan Al Rajeev, a prominent voice in South Asian visual storytelling and founder of Runout Films.His newest short film ALI, will have its North American premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, screening as part of the festival’s Short Cuts program. A Bangladesh-Philippines co-production, ALI is a 15-minute allegorical drama that blends poetic realism with a searing social commentary on identity, censorship, and generational silence. Ladies and

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40:28

The New Psychological Thriller SECRETS a TWIST You...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/23

Actress Charlotte Jackson Coleman, known to UK audiences for her work on Sky Sports News, ITV’s 71 Degrees North, and The Big Quiz: Sports Special, has quickly transitioned into an acclaimed actress since 2021. Her critically praised role in A Positive Contribution earned her a Best Actress nomination at the Romford Film Festival. In her newest film role, SECRETS, she plays Sammy—a resilient single mother who returns to her hometown after her own mother is murdered. As she tries to protect her

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52:44

Acclaimed Filmmaker Julia Weisberg Cortes and her...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/23

My guest today is Julia Weisberg Cortes, a writer, director and producer. Julia is heavily involved in both the Latina and female filmmaking communities which has afforded her the tools to pursue personal stories rooted in identity and womanhood. Her new short film, BOYFIGHTER, a haunting and deeply human short film starring Michael Mando (Better Call Saul, Orphan Black), will have its world premiere at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival. The film is one of ten shorts selected for the

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32:06

Sarah Solemani's Beautiful Short MASHHAD: Film...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/18

My guest today is writer/director/actor Sarah Solemani. Her debut short film MASHHAD premieres at the 2025 Hollyshorts Film Festival.Her film credits include the Bridget Jones franchise, Barry on HBO, Ridley Road on BBC and Chivalry on the Network. Her new five part show The Party shoots later this year for ITV and she is directing her feature debut with Renee Zellweger and Tiffany Haddish attached to star. Sarah Solemani is here to discuss her beautiful short film, MASHHAD. Set in the holy Islamic

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01:00:28

ADO Film Wins Big! Jenifer Lewis Stars in...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/16

My guest today is Samy Henderson, Assistant Professor of Theatre and Film at Baylor University and has been recognized for his outstanding teaching and research over the last decade. He is an award-winning film director and writer, named one of the 25 Screenwriters to Watch by the Austin Film Festival and MovieMaker Magazine. Sam’s most recent short film, ADO, starring the beloved Hollywood veteran, Jenifer Lewis, won the HBO Short Film Showcase at the American Black Film Festival, making it

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42:48

Guy Trevellyan's Short PLASTIC SURGERY: A Matter of...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/16

My guest today is Guy Trevellyan and this newest short film PLASTIC SURGERY marks his directing debut and something very close to his heart. Tackling the issue of plastic pollution and its effect on the planet and our health. Since graduating from the MetFilm School Guy’s unique style has been shaped by working alongside directors such as Wes Anderson, Michael Sarnoski, Shawn Levy and more as an Assistant Director. Learning from these creative titans in the industry has given Guy a window into all

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50:06

CRAZY LUCKY: Remarkable Stories from Inside the World...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/16

Entertainment lawyer John Mason and his new book, CRAZY LUCKY: Remarkable Stories from Inside the World of Celebrity Icons. Includes his clients Brian Wilson, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, The Jacksons, Roy Orbison, Eddie Rabbitt, Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, Gloria Estafan, Donna Summer and more! He was named “Entertainment Lawyer of the Year” by Billboard Magazine, and has represented a variety of icons in the entertainment industry throughout his career, including notable names in film,

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29:18

Can TO KILL A WOLF Film Really Help Us HEAL From...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/15

Filmmaker Kelsey Taylor’s breakthrough sci-fi short film, “Alien: Specimen”, was created through an initiative with 20th Century and has accumulated over 7 million views. As a DGA commercial director, Kelsey has worked with brands like Volkswagen, Walmart, and Verizon and her work ranges from comedy to dark world building. Southwest Airlines tapped Kelsey to direct their branded short film, “Alone In Tombstone”, a modern Western that further proved Kelsey’s ability to work in any genre. Drawn to

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29:19

Laura Quinn Geyer's Delightful Animated Short LOST...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/15

My guest today is animation director Laura Quinn Geyer, whose love of mixed media and bold colors, versatile style, but loves sharing hopeful stories to delight the whole family. She grew up on the family farm in Cornwall UK, making home videos and building bale forts. A love of art and math led her to study Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design, before working on animations and live action in NYC and currently London. Collaborating closely with directors and supervisors to visualize films

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49:55

LARGO Short Film Discussion with Salvatore Scarpa and...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/15

My guests today are writer/directors Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore. Salvatore Scarpa, a Sardinian filmmaker and actor, and Max Burgoyne-Moore, a British filmmaker who also works in children's education, have been collaborators since middle school. Together they founded Studio Goodluck. They are here today to talk about their emotionally moving short film LARGO. A film I have waited a year to see and I am honored to have both of them on the show today. LARGO has its Los Angeles premiere

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42:14

VOICES FROM THE ABYSS Documentary Short: The Story...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/11

My guest today is co-writer/director Irving Serrano and the documentary short film VOICES FROM THE ABYSS. Irving Serrano studied the Film Production Course at Centro de Capacitción Cinematográfica and a Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography at Centro.In 2021, his short film A Charming Man obtained an honorable mention in Shorts México.He produced the short film ¡Beso de Lengua! that won as best Mexican short film in Guanajuato International Film Festival and was selected in Tribeca 2024. VOICES FROM

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39:04

Rising Filmmaker Urvashi Pathania's SKIN The SHOCKING...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/08

My guest today is writer-director Urvashi Pathania, who makes a striking return to the short film landscape with SKIN’s that makes its U.S. premiere at the prestigious 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival following its world premiere at the renowned Fantasia Festival in Montreal. Urvashi, a 2024 Sundance Screenwriters Lab fellow and rising voice in independent film, is known for fusing genre with deep emotional insight. Her previous work includes the Tribeca-premiering short BEAST, and UNMOTHERED, which

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