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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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39:44

Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Sam Davis Brings an...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/08

My guest today is Sam Davis, an Oscar-nominated multi-hyphenate filmmaker with a foundation in cinematography. After graduating from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, he produced, shot, and edited the Academy Award-winning Netflix short Period. End of Sentence. Since then, his films have gone on to receive honors at Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW among others. In 2023, Sam was nominated for an Emmy for his cinematography work on the SXSW-winning New York Times Op-Doc Long Line of Ladies, which he also

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34:01

Writer/Director Kiyan Agadjani's Short LINDA! LINDA!...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/07

My guest today is Luxembourg-Iranian filmmaker, Kee-yon Aja-jani. He found his way to the arts first through classical piano, which was soon replaced with a love for the silver screen. He moved to the UK in 2018, where he studied filmmaking at the University of Kent and makes his first short film George Barton in 2021. His short film Arman & Elisa in 2023 won the award for BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT at the Austin Film Festival, which qualified him for the 2025 Academy Awards. With his newest

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44:10

Filmmakers Chris Johnson & Michelle Draper's Suspense...

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2025/08/07

My guests today are Director Chris Johnson and writer/producer/actor Michelle Draper and their short film GREEN. At a very young age, Michelle Draper realized that performing could be a job. Upon venturing west, she found her way into a small group of artists known as the Actor’s Gym. Helmed by Bobby Moresco, the group workshops new writing as well as performance pieces. It was here that Michelle became enamored with the storytelling process. Though Michelle has worked on many projects since

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51:30

Filmmaker Jack Howard's Impressive Short THE SECOND...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/05

My guest today is filmmaker Jack Howard. He was part of comedy duo Jack & Dean on YouTube, a venture that garnered over 73 million views. The highlight of this collaboration was the production of two seasons of 'Jack & Dean of All Trades', co-starring BAFTA winner Jessica Hynes, and earning acclaim with a 'Best Series' award. He directed 'The Beko Inheritance' for Beko, which won a Cannes Lion and he also directed across 5 episodes of series 3 of Andy & The Band for CBBC. In 2021, Jack

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59:40

Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild - Our Discussion with...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/04

My guest today is Samuel Garza Bernstein, a Stonewall Book Award-winning writer, screenwriter, and playwright, as well as the author of Starring Joan Crawford: The Films, the Fantasy, and the Modern Relevance of a Silver Screen Icon. He has lived all over the world and worked in just about every aspect of show business, in a career that began at the age of 17 when he graduated a year early from high school in Austin, Texas, and moved alone to New York City. His newest book, Cesar Romero: The Joker

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50:16

Interview/Film Breakdown of the short film HALFWAY...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/03

My guest today are award-winning writer/director Sam Rudykoff and award-winning producer Mark DeLottinville and their newest short film, the horror comedy HALFWAY HAUNTED. Sam Rudykoff is a Toronto-based writer-director. His previous short film Cruise in 2022 was an official selection at over 75 festivals including Fantastic Fest, Fantasia, and Seattle International. It was awarded best Canadian Short at the Calgary Underground Film Festival in 2022, and selected as a Vimeo Staff pick. Mark

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39:23

Filmmaker Carson Lane's Short Film HOLE: Taking...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/03

My guest today is filmmaker Carson Lane. She studied screenwriting at the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication at California State University, in Northridge. Her script, "Triumph," was one of less than 3.5% of scripts on the Black List to have earned a score of 8. Her writing has been recognized by AFF, Page, Screencraft, and others. Her directorial debut short film, “HOLE,” which we are talking about today, stars David Pasquesi from VEEP, and was an official selection in the

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44:59

Writer/Director/Actress Kerry Frances' Dramatic Short...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/02

Kerry Frances’ MAMA MAMA is a story of a dissociated mother who sees a toddler where everyone else sees a dog. It is an emotionally tense and yet heartbreaking short film. For those of you who do not know what dissociation is, it’s a mental process where a person feels disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity, often as a response to trauma or stress. It can manifest in various ways, such as memory loss or feeling detached from reality. Kerry Frances’ performance in

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47:10

Writer/Director Freddie Fox Discusses his short film,...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/08/02

I loved this film. Completely unexpected just like when two people meet and their spirits and their hearts come alive, when they first lay eyes on each other. THE PAINTING AND THE STATUE is a slow, subtle waltz of two entities in the same room brought to life by one person who believes in love and romance. The film is as magical as both THE PAINTING & THE STATUE seeing each other for the first time. Love is an emotion so powerful, it can’t be ignored and it can awaken the hearts and minds of

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38:33

Filmmaker Thibaud Goarin Discusses his Masterpiece...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/07/27

Ladies and gentlemen, THE THINGS WE CARRY examines the themes of mental health, grief and loss, and the cycle of gun violence in America. This is one of those rare short films that will linger inside you long after you see it. Thibaud Goarin brings a man, a vigilante played by Michael Madsen who is dealing a deep sense of pain and loss. He grapples with a mixed bag of emotions, all the while exercising his 2nd Amendment right to open carry his firearm. This is a very polarizing subject, where do we

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25:28

Acclaimed Director Adam Finberg Reveals How to Craft...

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2025/07/26

Filmmaker Adam Finberg is here with us today to talk about his new feature film, STAR PEOPLE, his first feature length narrative film.Ladies and gentlemen, on March 13, 1997, thousands of people in Arizona witnessed the largest mass UFO sighting in U.S. history—now famously known as The Phoenix Lights. In the new feature film, STAR PEOPLE, a 10-year-old Claire, who felt as if the lights called to her. Years later, Claire played by Kat Cunning, now a photographer, is still chasing that moment,

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37:06

Writer/Director Natalia Garcia Agraz gives us the...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/07/26

My guest today is filmmaker Natalia Agraz, who trained photographer as well as a director and screenwriter. She directed the short film El último Romántico in 2019, which was nominated for the 2019 Student Academy Awards and Ariel Awards. The film screened at over 60 international festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival, the Los Angeles Film Festival, and the Morelia International Film Festival. As a screenwriter, she has worked on feature films and series for Netflix, Amazon, and HBO,

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40:07

Arthur Von Wiesenberger's Delightful ANIMALZONE...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/07/26

Arthur von Wiesenberger, an award-winning Executive Producer and Host of AnimalZone, the nationally syndicated television series that celebrates the powerful bond between humans and animals. Since its debut in 2018, AnimalZone has spotlighted hundreds of rescue stories, nonprofit sanctuaries, and wildlife initiatives across the globe, earning honors from the Ponza Film Awards, Accolade Global Film Competition, and The Telly Awards. Animal Zone is to provide a platform for animal shelters, welfare

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33:07

Filmmaker Ruairi Bradley Discusses his short film WE...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/07/26

In the underground world of diffing, a community finds solace in their passion, as they navigate personal struggles and challenges both on and off the road. Ladies and gentlemen, in the underground world of diffing, a community finds solace in their passion, as they navigate personal struggles and challenges both on and off the road. This film isn’t about cars doing donuts in the streets or in a closed off area. This film is really about mental health. There are areas like Ireland for example where

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58:56

Actress Meredith Thomas Talks New Role in ALIWOOD &...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/07/21

Meredith Thomas, who’s acting career began with a role “Pleasantville” as a teenager. She hasn't stopped working in film and television since. Meredith is known as the quirky blonde beauty with girl-next-door charm and wit, it's no wonder she has become a television movie favorite. She is second only to Vivica A. Fox in the number of Lifetime Television Movie appearances. Ladies and gentlemen, "Aliwood," is a groundbreaking short-form series featuring Iranian-American actor and writer Ali

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59:44

Hamid Castro's Independent Film LAKE GEORGE Shows...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/07/18

My guest today is a self-taught, first-generation Colombian-Iranian filmmaker Hamid Castro. He was an NYU business graduate and former celebrity trainer in Manhattan.Hamid made a bold transition into filmmaking driven by raw determination and a love for storytelling. He wrote, directed, produced, and starred in his debut feature film, LAKE GEORGE, a raw and gritty, psychological thriller inspired by true events. Hamid Castro fully self-financed the film with over $2 million of his own money and

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30:22

Producer Steve Taylor Talks SKETCH: The NEW...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/07/14

My guest today is both a Grammy nominated recording artist and a Billboard Music Video Award winning filmmaker.He began a career as a recording artist that has spanned decades and garnered him two Grammy nominations for "Meltdown" and "Squint." In the process, he made history as the only artist to twice win Billboard Music Video Awards for self-directed music videos. Steve also fronted the MCA-signed alternative rock band Chagall Guevara, who were first introduced on the soundtrack to the movie

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44:13

Actress Ashton Solecki's Lead Role in ROSWELL...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/07/13

My guest today is actress Ashton Solecki is a rising force in film and television, known for her grounded intensity and magnetic screen presence. Originally from Montana, Ashton took an unconventional path to the screen—trading a background in neuroscience and product management to pursue a creative life both in front of and behind the camera. Her roles showcase both emotional depth and fearless range, and is quickly emerging as a talent to watch. Her breakout performance in the feature film

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53:24

Virginia Root's short DEAD WEIGHT: Surviving the End...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/07/13

My guest today is writer/director Virginia Root. In 2024, she won the George R.R. Martin Screenwriting Competition with her sci-fi pilot Deserters, received a grant from the non-profit New Mexico Writers, and became a Stowe Story Lab fellow in the New Mexico New Voices program. Virginia’s original pilot scripts, The Sisters Morrigan and Deserters, were second-round finalists at the Austin Film Festival in 2021 and 2023, respectively. Virginia is a Telly Award-winning commercial director; the spot

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44:51

Actress Arielle Bodenhausen Goes from Dancer to Actor...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/07/13

Actress and dancer Arielle Bodenhausen's Hollywood journey began through the art of dance. Originally from the Midwest, her passion for movement inspired a bold move to California, where she transitioned from dancer to actor. Arielle began her acting career in a series of short films, which ultimately led to her breakout role as Wendy, a lead character in the feature film Roswell Delirium. She can also be seen in the latest season of Physical on Apple TV, and starred as Daniela in Disappearing Boy

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