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Cinemafile

Mike Kaspar
Artfully United
Mike Norice
Community Healing
Los Angeles
Drowning Dry
Covid-19
Jacinda Ardern
Punk Rock
Family Activism
Harley Flanagan
New York City Hardcore Scene
Cro-Mags
To Kill a Wolf
California Ceasefire Committee
Christchurch Shooting
Empathy In Leadership
Rex Miller
40 Acres
Vietnam Veteran
Meredith Monk

Cinemafile showcases the very best in independent, documentary and foreign films through our conversations with the more than 2,000 filmmakers who made them. Through Cinemafile we will do our best to bring the most interesting and accomplished filmmakers from around the world to your attention.

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PAYING FOR IT is a live-action adaptation of acclaimed alternative-cartoonist Chester Brown’s best-selling graphic novel. In the late 90s, Chester and Sonny are a long-term, committed, romantic couple. When Sonny wants to redefine their relationship,... more

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Getting its World Premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, begins in the 1950s, recounting the unbelievable story of Joybubbles, (the legal name of the former Joe Engressia since 1991) as he discovers he can control the global telephone system si... more

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Middle-aged and erratic, Oscar is a failed writer who has given up on life. Unemployed and living with family, he wanders the streets of Medellín in a drunken stupor, lamenting the state of literature in his home country, where he has succumbed to th... more

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Director Praise Odigie Paige's beautiful narrative short Birdie's will have its World Premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, BIRDIE is a narrative short set in 1970’s Virginia, following a young Nigerian refugee trying to keep her family togeth... more

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Rachael J. Morrison
Director of the documentary 'Joybubbles'
Episode: JOYBUBBLES - Director Rachael Morrison *2026 Sundance World Premiere
Simón Mesa Soto
Director and writer of A Poet
Episode: A Poet - Director Simón Mesa Soto
Praise Odigie Paige
Director, writer, and producer of Birdie
Episode: Birdie - Director Praise Odigie Paige *2026 Sundance World Premiere*
Brittany Shyne
Director, producer, cinematographer, and sound recordist of the documentary *Seeds*.
Episode: *Oscar Shortlisted Doc - Seeds - Director Brittany Shyne
Steve Lawrence
Producer of The Long Way Home Remastered And Expanded
Episode: The Long Way Home - Director Michael Apted (1989) and Producer Steven Lawrence (2026)
John Adams
Co-director and filmmaker known for exploring themes of horror and mortality.
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Episode: Mother of Flies Co-directors: John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser
Zelda Adams
Co-director and actress who carries emotional depth in her performance in 'Mother of Flies'.
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Episode: Mother of Flies Co-directors: John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser
Toby Poser
Co-director and actress who embodies the character of Solveig in 'Mother of Flies'.
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Episode: Mother of Flies Co-directors: John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser
Adam Bhala Lough
Director of Deepfaking Sam Altman, inspired by his early fascination with AI.
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Episode: Deepfaking Sam Altman - Director Adam Bhala Lough

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Mike Caspar
Host of Cinemafile

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A Poet - Director Simón Mesa Soto
Q: How did you find Ubeimar Rios for the film?
Simón explained that finding Ubeimar felt like a risk but ultimately brought unique elements to the character that exceeded what was on paper.
A Poet - Director Simón Mesa Soto
Q: What inspired the making of A Poet?
The inspiration came from Simón's own frustrations as an artist and his desire to explore the life of a failing poet in Medellín.
Birdie - Director Praise Odigie Paige *2026 Sundance World Premiere*
Q: What is your rationale for referencing the Biafran War in the film?
Praise expressed that it was important to bring this significant part of history to light, especially its impact on migration and displacement, which resonates with today's global situations.
Birdie - Director Praise Odigie Paige *2026 Sundance World Premiere*
Q: Tell me a little bit about the inspiration behind this film.
Praise Odigie Paige explained that the film focuses on the characters' interiority rather than being plot-driven, reflecting her own relationship with her sister and the complexities of being a teenager amid uncertainty.
JOYBUBBLES - Director Rachael Morrison *2026 Sundance World Premiere
Q: Were there particular things that you discovered in this journey that surprised you about getting to know Joybubbles?
I think about the analog telephone system and how it was so pure and really just about connecting with people, which is so lost right now.

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Conversations explore the diverse landscape of independent and documentary filmmaking, featuring insights from filmmakers and industry experts on their creative processes and the themes addressed in their work. Episodes frequently tackle significant social issues, artistic challenges, and personal narratives that resonate with both filmmakers and audiences alike. Noteworthy aspects include deep dives into particular films, the motivations behind their creation, and the artistry involved in storytelling, making the discussions engaging for film enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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2. Simón Mesa Soto
3. Praise Odigie Paige
4. Brittany Shyne
5. Steve Lawrence
6. John Adams
7. Zelda Adams
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