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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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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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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...

Bond on Cinema ·

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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