Underground Cinema Reel Talk

Irish Baba - An Interview With The Cast & Crew Behind The Film

In this episode we’re joined by the creative team behind Irish Baba — director Vivek Srikumar, actor, writer and producer Sree Vallabhaneni, and cinematographer Michael Benson. Irish Baba is a sharp satirical comedy that follows a self-proclaimed spiritual guru living in Ireland and his accomplice Namita, as their world of belief, deception, and manipulation begins to unravel. What starts as a story rooted in charisma and faith quickly evolves into a tangled web of money, power struggles, and unexpected twists — exposing the fragile line between spirituality and exploitation. In this conversation, the team discusses how they balanced satire with storytelling, the inspiration behind the film’s world and characters, and the visual approach that helped bring its comedic yet unsettling tone to life.

Medicinal: An Interview With Peter Coonan

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Coonan, who has been nominated for Best Actor at the 16th Underground Cinema Film Awards for his powerful performance in Medicinal. The film follows a father fighting against time and bureaucracy as he attempts to get a life-saving drug legalized — a desperate effort driven by love, urgency, and the fear of losing his son. As the system closes in around him, he and his family face the devastating possibility of becoming medical refugees, forced to seek survival beyond their own country’s borders. Medicinal is a gripping and human story about a parent’s determination to protect their child at any cost.

Remote Strutting: An Interview With Natasa Paulberg

In this episode, we sit down with composer Natasa Paulberg, nominated for Best Score at the 16th Underground Cinema Film Awards for her work on Remote Strutting.We talk with Natasa about her creative process, the challenges of scoring a story that spans reality and imagination, and how music can give voice to what words and visuals alone cannot.

Ogham: An Interview With Alan Hopkins & Husni Hafid

In this episode, we delve into the haunting world of Ogham — a powerful and atmospheric short film set during the darkest days of the Irish Famine. Joining us are Alan Hopkins, writer and director of the film, and Husni Hafid, producer, as they discuss the creative journey behind this deeply emotional and visually striking story.

Nepenthe: An Interview With Harvey Harrison Doyle

In this episode of the Underground Cinema Podcast, we chat with Harvey Harrison Doyle, the writer and director of Nepenthe, a beautifully haunting psychological drama set against the backdrop of the English countryside.The film has been nominated Best Horror Film at the 16th Underground Cinema Film Awards