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Film Festival Radio

Janice Malone, Film Festival Radio, Bleav

Film Festival Radio features top guests from the world of film festivals, television, movies, sports and politics. The show has a variety of A-list celebrities, as well as indie filmmakers. Show"s tagline: "The show where superstars and future stars happily co-exist together."

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00:19:06

Healing Through Sound: Eric Kinkel Shares the Story...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/04/22

Today we’re joined by filmmaker and musician Eric Kinkel, the creative force behind the new independent biographical film In Search of His Lost Cords. This powerful documentary follows Eric’s deeply personal journey to reclaim his voice and his music after a life‑altering brain trauma. It’s an inspiring story of resilience, creativity, and the healing power of sound — and we’re excited to hear how this remarkable project came to life...musician, vocalist, and recording artist Eric Kinkel, who also

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00:27:46

Deborah Santana: Life, Love, and Finding Herself...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/04/21

Author, activist, philanthropist, and documentary producer Deborah Santana joins us to discuss her new memoir. Her work has long centered women’s voices, spiritual growth, and personal liberation. For 34 years, she was married to music superstar Carlos Santana, but in this deeply personal book, Deborah shares how she began to lose sight of herself and ultimately needed to step away to rediscover who she truly was. In 'Loving the Fire: Choosing Me,' Finding Freedom, she offers an honest, powerful

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00:35:29

Bringing 'The Addiction of Hope' to Life: Anne‑Marie...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/04/15

Today we’re joined by a powerhouse creative team — actress, producer, and longtime fan favorite Anne‑Marie Johnson, along with her husband, writer and director Martin A. Gottlieb. They’re here to talk about their new independent film THE ADDICTION OF HOPE. Anne‑Marie leads the cast and produces the film, while Martin wrote the script and serves as the director. It’s an intimate, character‑driven story about resilience, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to choose a new path. The story follows a

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00:16:45

Inside Burn the Water: Billy Ray’s Bold Leap Into...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/04/14

Screenwriter Billy Ray is best-known for his work as the Oscar-nominated and critically acclaimed screenwriter behind Captain Phillips, The Hunger Games, and the highly anticipated adaptation of Sunrise on the Reaping. He has now written his first novel, BURN THE WATER, which is the first installment of an epic dystopian duology. Ray delivers a searing reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, set in a drowned London in the year 2425. London's been ravaged by climate change and centuries of war, decaying

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00:17:55

Tui Sutherland: Inside The Hybrid Prince and the Next...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/04/13

Our guest today is NY Times and USA Today best‑selling author Tui T. Sutherland, the imaginative powerhouse behind the global phenomenon Wings of Fire series, will be chatting about the latest release THE HYBRID PRINCE. This book is number 16 in the series. Tui's richly layered dragon universe world has inspired millions of young readers around the world--over 35 million readers and growing. This latest book expands the series’ mythology with fresh intrigue, emotional depth, and the kind of

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00:30:17

Andrew Davies Gans on His New Documentary Re: Vegas...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/04/13

Filmmaker Andrew Davies Gans joins us today to talk about his new documentary Voices: The Danny Gans Story, honoring his father, the late Danny Gans—one of Las Vegas’ most iconic and beloved performers. The film, which celebrates Danny’s impact on fans and the Vegas entertainment community, is set to screen at the upcoming San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (April 25, 26, 27). The film, which has won numerous awards on the film festival circuit, marks Andrew's directorial debut.TRAILER:

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00:13:39

Inside Crunchyroll's 10th Annual Anime Awards with...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/04/12

Today we’re spotlighting one of the biggest global celebrations in the world -- The Crunchyroll 10th Annual Anime Awards (May 23, 2026) live from Tokyo, Japan. This event is colossal! It brings together millions of fans from around the world together. Joining us for this special conversation are two voices who know the awards inside and out. Tim Lyu, one of the co-hosts of the pre-show event, and Nicholas Friedman, host of Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect, both stopped by to break down this

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00:35:56

From Stage to Screen: The Ginsbergs on Creating...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/04/09

Today we’re joined by filmmakers Jeremiah and Wendy Ginsberg, the creative team behind the new feature film Mendel’s Messiah — a project that began as a hit Off‑Broadway musical and has now made the leap to the big screen. They’re here to share the story behind the film, its beloved characters, and the journey from stage to cinema. The duo shares insights on bringing their beloved stage production to the screen, the creative process behind the story, and the cultural themes that make Mendel’s

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00:16:15

Guests: Award-Winning Filmmakers Stanley Nelson and...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/04/01

Stanley Nelson is the foremost chronicler of the African American experience working in nonfiction film today. His documentary films, many of which have aired on PBS. Nelson’s latest documentaries include Sound of the Police for ABC News Studios/Hulu, and Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass for PBS. His previous documentary Attica for SHOWTIME Documentary Films was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 94th Academy Awards and earned him the DGA Award for

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00:19:02

Bailey Tippen on Bringing 'Sylvie' to Life in Tyler...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/28

Guest: Bailey Tippen, who stars as 'Sylvie' on Tyler Perry's runaway hit drama series BEAUTY IN BLACK, on Netflix. The series explores power, corruption, family betrayal, and reinvention, all set against the backdrop of a beauty‑care dynasty with deep underground ties. Beauty in Black is holding down the #1 rated show or in the top 10 of shows on Netflix around the world!TRAILER: https://youtu.be/HAq7dpjG-T0?si=1wRPe9sd8XwIs0ZG #baileytippen #sylvie #beautyinblack #tylerperrystudios #netflixdrama

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00:19:41

Filmmaker Drea Cooper on Capturing Rory McIlroy’s 14...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/27

Guest Drea Cooper chats about his latest documentary -- Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait (premiering March 30, 2026, on Prime Video). The film chronicles Rory McIlroy’s 14-year, often painful pursuit of a Masters victory to complete the career Grand Slam. The documentary features intimate interviews and highlights Rory's 2011 meltdown, years of near-misses, and the ultimate 2025 triumph, revealing his mental struggle to conquer Augusta National to finally win the title. The Masters remained elusive,

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00:28:01

Finding Awe Again: Jason Melton’s Vision Behind...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/26

Jason Melton is the creator, writer and executive producer of the new docuseries ADVENTURE IN WONDER. It's currently exclusively on Wonder Project’s subscription on Prime Video in the U.S.The series follows two families from opposite worlds learning from each other: the Meltons, a Texas family who, after health scares, reprioritized what matters most, and the Woods, who've spent years sailing the globe while raising their children. Together, they navigate Croatia's stunning coastline, treacherous

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00:28:45

Steve Lance and Levi Browde from 'UNBROKEN: The...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/24

Today we’re shining a light on a powerful new documentary that’s already sparking global conversation. It’s titled UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun — a film that goes far beyond the stage to reveal the resilience, the history, and the human stories behind one of Shen Yun, the world’s most recognized performing arts companies. Joining us are two of the film’s key voices: Steve Lance (executive producer) and Levi Browde (advocate, has 2 sons who perform with the dance company). Both guests have

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00:33:46

Inside the Wild World of DADDIE’S BOI with Zoe Tyson...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/20

GUESTS are: Zoe Tyson and Louie Rinaldi. They are the stars and executive producers of the new film DADDIE'S BOI. SYNOPSIS: Ride-or-die best friends are desperately clinging to relevance in a city that worships youth—Los Angeles. When their longtime sugar daddy dumps them on their “28th” birthday for a younger model, and debt soars to new heights, the duo dives headfirst into L.A’s unconventional gig market of sex work and companionship services. Armed with multiple 'sugaring' profiles, shifty side

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00:20:53

Inside BIRITA: Filmmaker Búi Dam’s Intimate Family...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/20

BIRITA is a moving, deeply personal feature documentary set in the Faroe Islands, where a family of lifelong theater-makers attempts an extraordinary artistic undertaking: staging King Lear with their mother, Birita Mohr, in the title role — even as she lives with Alzheimer’s and can no longer speak. Her son is our guest, filmmaker and theater director Búi Dam. He leads the production, driven by his belief that his mother still longs to return to the stage. As he directs the play, he must also

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00:48:44

From the 2025 Archives: Celebrating SINNERS’ Academy...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/19

Film Festival Radio is celebrating the Oscar‑winning film SINNERS with a special tribute. We’re revisiting two standout conversations from our 2025 archives — actress Wunmi Mosaku and blues legend Bobby Rush. Wunmi received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, and blues legend and Grammy winner Bobby Rush worked as an on-set consultant, performed harmonica parts for the character Delta Slim, and contributed to the soundtrack, including the song "Juke". Rush also performed "I Lied to

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00:34:11

Kathy Garver Opens the Book on Hollywood’s Most...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/16

If you love classic tv, you will love our guest Award-winning actress and beloved television icon Kathy Garver has released her latest book, Romancing with the Stars: Inspiring Hollywood Love Stories, a heartfelt celebration of enduring romances from Hollywood’s golden eras to the present day. Blending personal insight with behind-the-scenes stories, Romancing with the Stars explores serendipitous on-set romances and decades-long partnerships that defined Hollywood glamour and devotion. Beloved by

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00:17:38

Taylor Blackwell on Becoming Judy Tenuta: Inside the...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/15

“It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story” follows the whimsical life and career of iconic ‘80s accordion-playing “comedienne” Judy Tenuta. Winner of Best Indie Short at L.A. Film Fest. A mini biopic on Judy Tenuta, who became nationally known in 1987 for her first HBO comedy special “Women of the Night”, starring alongside Ellen DeGeneres, Rita Rudner, and Paula Poundstone. Judy was a two-time Grammy nominee, winner of “Best Female Stand-Up Comic” at the American Comedy Awards in ’88. This film is a love

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00:28:22

The Making of New Film 'The Mechanics of Borders'...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/13

The Mechanics of Borders follows a young man whose quiet, isolated life is disrupted when he’s asked to retrieve his estranged sister from the U.S. The unexpected journey through the southern U.S. becomes a backdrop for reopening old wounds. The film deals with absence, resentment, and the fragile attempt to rebuild a broken bond, from a childhood marked by absence and emotional fracture. Guests are actress Sophie Fekete, who stars as Heidi, the sister, and the film's director Hubert Caron‑Guay. The

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00:22:16

Inside '96 Pounds of Dynamite' - Chad ‘Shorty’...

Film Festival Radio ·

2026/03/12

We’re spotlighting one of the most talked‑about new films on the festival circuit, 96 Pounds of Dynamite. The documentary profiles Chad “Shorty” McDaniel, a genetically diminutive man–in stature only–who didn’t let his health condition, osteogenesis imperfecta/brittle bone disease, define him. He’s a celebrity in the billiards world. Chad has become a pool champion in the world of billiards. In fact, billiards/pool legend Jeanette Lee, aka 'Black Widow' is the executive producer of the film. This

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