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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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52:32

Rippin Sindher’s Oscar-qualified FLIGHT 182 is...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/09/27

My guest today is Rippin Sindher, an award-winning filmmaker and producer with industry experience spanning the Directors Guild of America and major network television. She is a two-time recipient of the Bank of America Big Tell Film Award, which backed her anti-hate documentary SEVA, earning special Congressional recognition. On the narrative front, Rippin wrote, directed and produced Broken Drawer and The Hideout — both won multiple festival awards and landed her a feature film writing

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36:41

What Makes Scars We Love So Special? An interview...

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2025/09/23

My guests today are writer/director Raphael Jouzeau and producer Francesca Betteni-Barnes and their award winning short film SCARS WE LOVE. Raphaël Jouzeau is a cartoonist, illustrator, and filmmaker. He works as a storyboarder on various live-action and animation projects, notably on the series Boys Boys Boys directed by Valentine Vendroux. He is also an animator for Hermès, the luxury brand bringing their illustrators' designs to life. Producer Francesca Betteni-Barnes studied modern literature

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38:42

Film Composer Michael Llewelyn Barker Shares Secrets...

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2025/09/19

My guest today is Michael Llewelyn Barker, a film composer known for his evocative and immersive scores. His music blends a rich palette of analogue synths, sampling techniques, and tape textures with acoustic and amplified instrumentation, ranging from intimate solo performances and chamber groups to full orchestral forces.A lifelong cinephile, Michael has an innate sense for the pace, rhythm, and emotional depth of a scene. He has led the music department on over thirty projects, including short

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44:06

Champion Hoop Dancer turned Filmmaker, Eric...

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2025/09/09

My guest today is filmmaker Eric Hernandez. He is a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe, is an esteemed Native American hoop dancer with over 20 years of experience. Mentored by Terry Goedel, Eric's skills took center stage as the lead in Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM, touring over 17 countries. A recent TEDx speaker, his mission is to challenge stereotypes and spread ancestral wisdom about Native Americans through the art of hoop dance. Now, Eric brings his story to the screen as the writer and director

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48:05

Writer/Actress Lisa Brenner's Feature Film ONE BIG...

Bond on Cinema ·

2025/09/08

My guest today is writer/producer/actress Lisa Brenner, who is best known for her role as "Anne Howard" in the classic American Revolutionary War film, The Patriot. She starred in many indie films such as Cesar Chavez, Finding Home, What Boys Want, Bad Samaritan and The Remains. Lisa also guest starred in numerous television shows such as all three CSI's, Criminal Minds, The Mentalist, Leverage, Perception, Almost Paradise, My Life in Pieces and SyFy’s The Ark. Aside from acting, Lisa has produced

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37:49

TOO GOOD Short Film: What if Life's BIGGEST Questions...

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2025/09/07

My guest today is filmmaker Meron Alon. Her newest short film TOO GOOD brings both irreverent humor and philosophical weight. The film invites viewers to question their own assumptions about choices, consequences and worthiness. The film’s powerhouse cast elevates its sharp, playful script. Six-time Emmy-winning actor Jean Smart reigns supreme as a jaded, no-nonsense God, bringing both bite and surprising warmth to her portrayal of the Almighty. Opposite her, comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery

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35:56

Mike Flynt's TRUE STORY: Playing College Football at...

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2025/09/06

Mike Flynt, the real-life inspiration behind the new movie, The Senior. He attended Sul Ross State University on a full football scholarship and earned a degree in Physical Education and Business. He served as the first Strength and Conditioning Coach in the PAC-10 at the University of Oregon, supporting 16 men’s ad women’s varsity teams. He later held the same role at Texas A&M University, overseeing training for 18 sports programs. In 2007, at age of 59, Flynt returned to Sul Ross State

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44:29

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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'...

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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...

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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...

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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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