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TFV Network

TFV Network is a network of podcasts produced by The Film Verdict. Shows on the TFV Network include "Showcast," a series of candid conversations from film festivals and film markets; "Noir 360," celebrating international Black filmmaking in all its diversity; "HIT," insightful discussions with international film industry experts. Stay tuned...

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29:42

PROTECTING CHILDREN IN THE AGE OF VIOLENT CONTENT...

TFV Network ·

2025/06/19

In this episode of Publisher's Verdict, Eric Mika, founder and publisher of The Film Verdict, sits down for a conversation with Dough Schwalbe, veteran co-producer and founder of The Co-Production Company, now part of the Superprod Group. Schwalbe has also worked with major studios like 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks, and helped bring to life some of the most beloved IP in family entertainment.In this episode, he shares his insights on the evolving media landscape and the economic of co-production

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18:34

ANIMATING INTERSTELLAR TENDERNESS with Kid Koala |...

TFV Network ·

2025/06/17

From scratch DJ to graphic novelist to now animation director, Kid Koala joins us on the latest episode of the Showcast to discuss his moving and visual inventive directorial debut, the animated feature Space Cadet, screening at the 2025 Annecy Animation Film Festival. Based on his own graphic novel, the film is poignant tale of interstellar dreams, parental bonds, and "technological" tenderness, all told through a beautiful tactile animation style and an evocative original score. In this

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2:25

NATIVE SON (1951) | Classic Film Review | CINEPHILE...

TFV Network ·

2025/06/07

A young Black man in Chicago becomes entangled in tragedy and violence after taking a job with a wealthy white family, exposing the brutal realities of systemic racism and poverty. Listen to a quick review of Native Son, the 1951 film directed by Pierre Chenal, based on an acclaimed novel by Richard Wright, who also stars in the movie.Welcome to "Cinephile Corner," a regular series where TFV's Matt Micucci dives into a randomly selected film, sharing his opinion on a wide range of classics and

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21:26

Animation Filmmaking Is a Living Process | Showcast

TFV Network ·

2025/06/05

In this latest episode of The Showcast, TFV's Matt Micucci sits down for a conversation with acclaimed animation filmmaker Félix Dufour-Laperrière to explore his striking new film, Death Does Not Exist.From the surrealist spark that ignited his passion for animation to the years-long journey of bringing a deeply personal, politically-charged tale to life, Dufour-Laperrière discusses the philosophical weight, artistic radicalism, and emotional contradictions that define his latest work.He also dives

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27:17

How China Turned Its Back on Hollywood | Publisher's...

TFV Network ·

2025/06/03

In this episode of Publisher's Verdict, Eric Mika, Founder and Publisher of The Film Verdict, sits down with Chris Fenton, veteran Hollywood producer and executive renowned for his deep experience bridging the U.S. and Chinese film industries. Drawing from firsthand insights, they examine how Hollywood played a pivotal role in shaping China's modern film industry, only to find itself increasingly sidelined. The conversation also delves into the current state of the U.S.-China film relations, the

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2:28

Inglourious Basterds (2009) | Classic Film Review |...

TFV Network ·

2025/06/01

A quick audio review of "Inglourious Basterds," the 2009 film directed by Quentin Tarantino.Welcome to "Cinephile Corner," a regular series where TFV's Matt Micucci dives into a randomly selected film, sharing his opinion on a wide range of classics and hidden gems in two minutes or less, in the name of insatiable cinephilia.CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro(00:27) Review(02:05) Final Rating and Movie Recommendation

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17:56

Does AI Own the Future of Film? | Publisher's Verdict

TFV Network ·

2025/05/20

In the latest episode of Publisher's Verdict, Eric Mika, Publisher of The Film Verdict, sits down with Adam Kauffman, Head of Business Development at Baobab Studios, to explore one of the most pressing and polarizing topics in film and entertainment: artificial intelligence. Is AI a threat to human creativity, or a powerful tool for artists and studios alike? From cutting animation costs and production times to thorny questions of IP ownership and ethics, the conversation dives deep into the

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27:28

Trump Tariffs Tick Off Film World | The Publisher's...

TFV Network ·

2025/05/07

In the debut episode of Publisher's Verdict, Eric Mika, Publisher and Founder of The Film Verdict, weighs in on President Trump's recent remarks about imposing a 100% tariff on all non-U.S. films as a way to "save a dying Hollywood." What's driving this rhetoric? Could it realistically happen? And what would the consequences be for international cinema?Publisher's Verdict is a new series from TFV Network, where Eric Mika, Founder and Publisher of The Film Verdict, delves into the latest global

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10:34

Showcast: Podcasts, a Film Industry Tool w/ Eric Mika

TFV Network ·

2025/04/24

Eric Mika, President and Publisher of The Film Verdict, a leading independent review platform for the international film industry, joins us to explore how podcasts are shaping global film dialogue and helping amplify the reach of film projects by harnessing the medium’s distinctive strengths. He also reflects on the evolution and potential of TFV Network, which offers new opportunities for collaboration with film festivals, industry summits, sales agents, distributors, filmmakers, and more.As the

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20:49

Showcast: IFFR Pro 2025 Preview w/ Marten Rabarts

TFV Network ·

2025/01/28

TFV's Matt Micucci shares a conversation with Marten Rabarts, the newly-appointed Head of IFFR Pro, which is industry-focused arm of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, dedicated to supporting filmmakers and fostering collaboration through professional networking, funding opportunities and market platforms like CineMart and Rotterdam Lab. Rabarts talks about what is in store for the 2025 edition of IFFR Pro, including some of its significant expansions and enhancements, program highlights and

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19:24

Showcast: International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025...

TFV Network ·

2025/01/26

The 2025 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is set to take place from January 30 to February 9. In anticipation of its launch, TFV's Matt Micucci spoke with Festival Director Vanja Kaludjercic about the festival's structure, standout program highlights, and the notable guests joining this year. Kaludjercic also explores what makes IFFR unique among annual film festivals, including its tradition of celebrating exceptional cinema, fostering independent filmmaking talent, and sparking

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23:20

Showcast: The Lingering Shadows of The Troubles in a...

TFV Network ·

2024/12/03

Tonight, we're diving into the heart of a story that pulses with history, trauma and resilience, as director Alessandra Celesia joins us to discuss The Flats, a documentary that has been stirring up powerful conversations and greeted with great acclaim across the globe. The film revisits the raw, lingering pain of The Troubles, through the stories of the inhabitants of an estate in Belfast and, in particular, the tale of Joe, a Republican still scarred by the memory of his uncle's brutal murder at

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14:39

Showcast: The Duality of Good and Evil in Andean...

TFV Network ·

2024/11/29

In the latest episode of the Showcast, we delve into Yana-Wara, Peru's 2025 Oscar submission. The film is a stark and mysterious drama about a 13-year-old girl from a remote Indigenous Andean community and her 80-year-old grandfather, who finds himself accused of her murder. Beyond its shocking premise, "Yana-Wara" offers a profound exploration of the duality of good and evil spirits in Andean culture, and the intersection of tradition, gender violence and supernatural beliefs in an isolated Andean

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