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Discover Indie Film

Jeff Howard
Sherman Oaks Film Festival
Film Invasion Los Angeles
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Meet tomorrow’s filmmakers today.

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Latest Episodes

Happy Monday, Friends!

Indie filmmakers Jeff Moore (director) and Nicole Maydar (producer) joined me to chat about their feature “Timings,” which has been making its way through some festivals in NYC.

We talked over Zoom which meant their adorabl... more

What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out.

Rani Namani the SOFF 2025 Official Selection: Music Video & Short Film – Animation “Born Ready” and earned th... more

Welcome Back!

Born Ready, directed by Rani Namani, is an exploration of the miracle of birth shown through the lens of a Synthwave music video.

It’s also a SOFF 2025 Official Selection: Music Video & Short Film – Animation that took Grand Jury Aw... more

What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out.

Naosheen Ahmed wrote, produced and starred in the SOFF 2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama “Pandaal” ... more

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Recent Guests

Rani Naamani
Animator and filmmaker known for Born Ready
Episode: 720. Rani Naamani “Born Ready”
Naosheen Ahmed
Episode: 719. 4Qs with Naosheen Ahmed
Olivia Lige Wuri
Writer-director of Cut All Trees
Independent filmmaker
Episode: 716. Olivia Lige Wuri “Cut All Trees”
Jonny Diaz
director
The Mail Gaze team
Episode: 714. Kelly Hooper, Kathryn Ross, & Jonny Diaz “The Mail Gaze”
Kathryn Ross
writer and producer of The Mail Gaze
The Mail Gaze team
Episode: 714. Kelly Hooper, Kathryn Ross, & Jonny Diaz “The Mail Gaze”
Kelly Hooper
writer and producer; lead performer
The Mail Gaze team
Episode: 714. Kelly Hooper, Kathryn Ross, & Jonny Diaz “The Mail Gaze”
Danny Pineros
Filmmaker and creator of Don't Watch This
Independent filmmaker
Episode: 712. Danny Piñeros “Don’t Watch This”
Ben Carlucci
Filmmaker, producer of Lorica and other projects
Independent filmmaker
Episode: 711. 4Qs with Benjamin Carlucci
Benjamin Carlucci
Filmmaker, director and co-creator of Burying Baby and Lorica
Bit Size Productions / freelance filmmaker
Episode: 710. Benjamin Carlucci “Burying Baby” & “Lorica”

Host

Jeff Howard
Host with recurring, interview-style conversations centered on indie film and festival circuits.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • A show truly hoping to discover indie filmmaking

    Jeff is a great interview with a seemingly nonstop line of interviews in store for you revolving around people who love filmmaking so much they can’t help but be a part of it. Each one is inspiring in their own way and Jeff really knows how to get into the good stuff when it come to talking about what motivates them to do what they do.

    If you’re a filmmaking hopeful or just a fan of the artform, this show will be right up your alley.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RBIves
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this podcast! Great interviews w working people in todays indie world

    Jeff is doing the Lord’s word interviewing the up and comers of todays indie film world. Awesome pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoCalChris_9000
    United States4 years ago
  • Insightful and entertaining

    Such a great find! Check this one out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve72880
    United States8 years ago
  • Great insights!

    Jeff does a fantastic job of curating films that are worth checking out and then getting great insights into the process of how they are made! Wonderful information for any filmmaker curious about the challenges encountered and overcome (or not) when making an indie! Also just entertaining if you like to find good films!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Campobella Ash
    United States8 years ago
  • A film geek's dream come true

    Through it's talented guests, and from classic movies to modern productions, this podcast covers everything film lovers can wish for. These conversations with filmmakers are enlighting and fun, and Jeff Howard is an awesome host.

    In this day and age, a welcome reminder that film making can still be about the primal need for storytelling and raw passion.

    Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disco JM
    France9 years ago

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711. 4Qs with Benjamin Carlucci
Q: Can you name a lesser-known film that people should seek out?
The Details, a darkly comic thriller with Tobey Maguire and Laura Linney, is highlighted as a hidden gem that many audiences have not encountered.
711. 4Qs with Benjamin Carlucci
Q: What is an overrated film in your view, and why does it miss the mark for you?
Romeo + Juliet by Baz Luhrmann is labeled as overrated due to a polarizing opening sequence and aggressive stylistic choices that can derail the viewing experience for some audiences.
711. 4Qs with Benjamin Carlucci
Q: What is an underrated film you think more people should see?
He points to Blue Like Jazz for its indie charm and 20th Century Women for its recent reception, arguing they deserve more attention beyond their initial release.
711. 4Qs with Benjamin Carlucci
Q: Name two or three of your favorite films that you love the most.
Ben highlights The NeverEnding Story as a childhood spark and blends it with The Lord of the Rings trilogy, explaining how the scale and storytelling pulll him back into cinema time and again.
713. 4Qs with Danny Piñeros
Q: Name three films you love, name an underrated film, name an overrated film, and finally name a lesser known film that people should seek out.
Danny listed Good Will Hunting, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and Life is Beautiful as films he loves; for underrated he cited The Northman; for overrated he cited Oppenheimer; and for a lesser known film he recommended Wild Tales, highlighting its eight short films and the theme of vengeance. He notes the film's craftsmanship and its influence on his own work.

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