M. Zak Lee | Filmmaker, Professor of Film

Kyle Lindfors | Filmmaker

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522929/fan_mail/new] Kyle Lindfors has a lifelong passion for making films, having written and directed shorts since he was in middle school. He thrives in any artistic collaboration.  Some of his recent writing and directing works include the dark comedy 'Bumpy the Clown' [https://youtu.be/CYb-kxRuA_c?si=LytwPsP9chSCpQZC] and the horror short 'Mourning Night' [https://youtu.be/7uttXfjOUGk?si=HkHRbERbodOz3kUt].  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522929/support]

Ilene Fischer | Director, Writer, Comedian

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522929/fan_mail/new] Ilene is a 20+ year production professional, serving in the roles of writer, producer, and director. She has worked in numerous production capacities including Script Supervisor, Producer & Co-Writer for 3 Alliance's adventure travel series andiamo!. Her work can be seen on PBS where she was a producer on the Emmy-nominated PBS Kids show Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman,  Assistant Director for three seasons of Simply Ming, and  Associate Producer and writer for America’s Ballroom Challenge. In addition, her full-length stage play, Girl Hopping, was produced in 2011, and her short film script, Jilted: A Love Story, was a finalist in the 2012 Pride Films & Plays women’s work competition. Ilene has been on stage as an improv actor, comedian, and storyteller. Her feature script Shiva is currently in pre-production. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522929/support]

Dave Gambone | Filmmaker, Writer, Musician

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522929/fan_mail/new] Dave is a Massachusetts native who served 5 years of Active Duty in the United States Army as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic from 2013-2018. He was medically retired from the army after sustaining injuries during a training incident in which his neck was fractured. Dave lives in Central Massachusetts with his wife and 3 children and is a musician who also enjoys video gaming in his off time. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522929/support]

Cynthia Johnson & Suzette Stranding | Authors

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522929/fan_mail/new] Every film starts with a story. It takes an imaginative mind to create the characters, scenes, and structure that bring it to life. These creative people are called writers. Cynthia Johnson, who is Tonia's mom, and Suzette Stranding talk about what makes storytelling powerful, how they create characters, and why they love what they do. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522929/support]

M. Zak Lee | Filmmaker, Professor of Film

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522929/fan_mail/new] Zak Lee is a professor of film in the communications department of Fitchburg State University. Zak is also a filmmaker, musician, and lover of bike riding. Zak sat down with us to discuss his process and the ins and outs of the film festival business. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522929/support]