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Cinemafile

Mike Kaspar
Artfully United
Mike Norice
Community Healing
Los Angeles
Drowning Dry
Jacinda Ardern
Covid-19
Punk Rock
Family Activism
New York City Hardcore Scene
Harley Flanagan
Cro-Mags
To Kill A Wolf
California Ceasefire Committee
Empathy In Leadership
Christchurch Shooting
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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Obsessed with Light is a meditation on light and the enduring obsession to create. The film pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a dialogue betwee... more

Director Klaudia Reynicke subtly weaves a tale of shifts and sacrifices that shows, whatever the familial configuration, strength and loss are necessary parts of growth. Grounded by a strong performance from Jimena Lindo as Elena and a wonderfully in... more

THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT follows four women living in the Republic of Artsakh, an unrecognized country reckoning with the aftermath of one war while on the precipice of another. In the midst of this uncertainty, four women build a life with the hope ... more

Award-winning director Kim A. Snyder’s THE LIBRARIANS is four-alarm siren alerting us to nationwide campaign, funded by shadowy network of special interests to censor and deny Americans access to many of the most consequential books and historical in... more

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Emily Mkrtichian
Director of the documentary There Was, There Was Not
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: There Was, There Was Not - Director Emily Mkrtichian
Tallulah H. Schwab
Director and writer of the film Mr. K
Episode: Mr. K - Director Tallulah H. Schwab
Fawzia Mirza
Director and Writer of The Queen Of My Dreams
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: The Queen of My Dreams - Director Fawzia Mirza
Miguel Llansó
Director and co-producer of Infinite Summer
IndiePix
Episode: Infinite Summer - Director Miguel Llansó
Zoë Eisenberg
Writer and Director of Chaperone
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Chaperone - Director Zoë Eisenberg
Sam Rice-Edwards
Co-director and Editor of 'One To One, John & Yoko'
Independent filmmaker
Episode: *Best of 2025 One to One: John & Yoko - Co-director Sam Rice-Edwards (Kevin Macdonald)
Jeremy Workman
Director of Secret Mall Apartment
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: *Best of 2025 - Secret Mall Apartment - Director Jeremy Workman
Pat Collins
Director and co-writer of 'That They May Face The Rising Sun'
Episode: *The Best of 2025 - That They May Face the Rising Sun - Director Pat Collins
Andrew Jarecki
Co-director of The Alabama Solution, previously made films related to the justice system including The Jinx.
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: The Alabama Solution - Co-directors Andrew Jarecki & Charlotte Kaufman

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There Was, There Was Not - Director Emily Mkrtichian
Q: How have the participants responded after seeing the film?
Each woman has reacted differently, with some using the film as a tool for activism and memory among displaced people.
There Was, There Was Not - Director Emily Mkrtichian
Q: What puts you on to these particular women? Why document what they're doing, what their lives are like?
I lived in Armenia for a number of years and had traveled to Artsakh several times, capturing my imagination through the beautiful place and its people.
The Queen of My Dreams - Director Fawzia Mirza
Q: What inspired you to make The Queen Of My Dreams?
Fawzia Mirza explains that it originally started as a short film in 2012, reflecting her internal struggles of being queer and Muslim while loving Bollywood romance. It evolved from performance art to a feature film as she branched out in her career.
The Devil is Busy - Co-directors Christalyn Hampton and Geeta Gandbhir
Q: How is Georgia on the spectrum of states in this country regarding abortion restrictions?
Georgia has a six-week ban, which is among the more restrictive laws in the U.S., posing significant challenges for women who may not even know they are pregnant by that time.
The Devil is Busy - Co-directors Christalyn Hampton and Geeta Gandbhir
Q: Where did the idea, where did this project come into your mind or minds? How did this come about?
Geeta mentioned that the project originated in 2022 after the Roe v. Wade decision was overturned, leading to Soledad O'Brien Productions approaching her to explore the impact on women at a state level.

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Focusing on independent, documentary, and foreign films, the content emphasizes insightful conversations with filmmakers who contribute to the richness of global cinema. Episodes regularly explore the personal and professional journeys of these directors, as well as the themes and social issues addressed in their works, offering in-depth analysis and context surrounding the art of filmmaking. Noteworthy discussions often highlight the importance of representation, the creative process, and the transformative power of storytelling, making it an engaging listen for cinephiles and anyone interested in the filmmaking world.

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2. Tallulah H. Schwab
3. Fawzia Mirza
4. Miguel Llansó
5. Zoë Eisenberg
6. Sam Rice-Edwards
7. Jeremy Workman
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