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The NFFTY Podcast

The NFFTY Podcast

By Partyfish Media

Welcome to the NFFTY podcast, a showcase of the best emerging filmmakers age 24 and under from all around the world! Film starts here, from NFFTY 2020 in Seattle, WA.

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The NFFTY PodcastJul 25, 2019

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509: Our Highest Priority
Mar 13, 202433:22
508: Death and Ramen
Dec 20, 202327:30
507: Dún Laoghaire
Dec 13, 202330:53
506: The River

506: The River

Director Janay Kelley discusses her short film, The River, with NFFTY Programming Intern, Han-'Naeh Belser. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via NFFTY's YouTube.

The River screened in and won the Audience Award for the Experimental Visions screening during NFFTY 2023.

Keep up with Janay Kelley: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofjanay

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Dec 06, 202324:03
505: The Businessman
Nov 29, 202325:37
504: Imran & Alykhan
Nov 29, 202328:49
503: This is closest to how the last weeks of March felt like.
Aug 02, 202322:04
502: In Your Sheets

502: In Your Sheets

Writer/Director Connie O'Connor, Producer Aidan Whitman Baker, Cinematographer Emily Walowski, Editor/Gaffer Jaelyn Ellis, and Production Designer Cooper Shapiro discuss their short film, In Your Sheets, with NFFTY Podcast Producer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via ⁠⁠NoBudge.

In Your Sheets screened in the Friday Night Shorts screening during NFFTY 2023.

Keep up with Connie O'Connor: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/connieoco

Website: https://www.connieoco.com/

Keep up with Aidan Whitman Baker: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aidanwhitmanbaker

Website: https://www.aidanwhitmanbaker.com

Keep up with Emily Walowski: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilywalow

Keep up with Jaelyn Ellis: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jaelynkellis

Website: https://www.jaelynkellis.com

Keep up with Cooper Shapiro: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coopershapiro

Website: https://www.coopershapiro.com

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Jul 26, 202327:47
501: Noodles Forever
May 31, 202328:27
NFFTY 2023 Programmers' Picks

NFFTY 2023 Programmers' Picks

The NFFTY 2023 Programming Staff come together to discuss a selection of films from NFFTY 2023's over 200 films and 25 screenings to help you plan your time attending the in-person festival or viewing screenings online this year. Get your passes at https://nffty.org!

  • Amy Williams, NFFTY 2023 Festival Director
  • Krupa Kanaiya, NFFTY 2023 Marketing Director
  • Kevin Conner, NFFTY 2023 Senior Programmer
  • Chloe Rankin, NFFTY 2023 Programmer
  • Ryan Saunders, NFFTY 2023 Managing Director
  • Han'naeh Belser, NFFTY 2023 Programming Intern

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Apr 12, 202328:38
431: Chicks

431: Chicks

Director Geena Marie Hernandez, Producer Chayse Banks, and Director of Photography Chris Violette discuss their short film, Chicks, with NFFTY Senior Programmer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via ALTER.

Chicks won the Special Achievement Award for Best Production Design and screened in the Centerpiece screening during NFFTY 2022.


Keep up with Geena Marie Hernandez: Website: https://www.geenamariehernandez.com


Keep up with Chayse Banks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chayse_banks0102


Keep up with Chris Violette: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_violette

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Mar 22, 202330:11
430: NOVENA

430: NOVENA

Director Fernando Lopez discusses his short film, NOVENA, with NFFTY Programming Intern, Hannah Villanueva. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via YouTube.

NOVENA screened in the Dynamic Duos screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Fernando Lopez:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nandoxcinema
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nandoxcinema

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Mar 15, 202324:22
429: Bolognese
Mar 08, 202327:04
428: HALF

428: HALF

Director Jacob Roberts discusses his short film, HALF, with NFFTY Director of Programming, Amy Williams. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via YouTube.

HALF screened in the Friday Night Shorts screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Jacob Roberts:
Website: https://www.jacobroberts.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrob_films

More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media

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Feb 22, 202332:39
427: Plum Town

427: Plum Town

Director Kelly Yu discusses her short film, Plum Town, with NFFTY Programmer, Kalee Quiñones. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Short of the Week.

Plum Town won the awards for Best Narrative - Honorable Mention Jury Award, the New Talent Award Ages 20-24, and the Audience Award for the Opening Night screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Kelly Yu:
Website: https://www.itskellyyu.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskellyyu

More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media

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Jan 18, 202329:35
426: Malihini

426: Malihini

Director Ha'aheo Auwae-Dekker discusses her short doc, Malihini, with NFFTY Executive Director, Dan Hudson. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo.

Malihini screened in the Closing Night screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Ha'aheo Auwae-Dekker:
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user123492083
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/young.kanaka

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Jan 11, 202333:37
425: Searching For The Wave

425: Searching For The Wave

Director Chelsea Muscat discusses her short film, Searching For The Wave, with NFFTY Executive Director, Dan Hudson. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo.

Searching For The Wave won the Best LGBTQIA+ Film Award (Presented by Seattle Pride) and screened in the From The Heart screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Chelsea Muscat:
Website: https://www.chelseamuscat.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinkingsun_
Story Of My Mother Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyof_mymother

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Dec 14, 202220:25
424: The Original Shareholder Experience

424: The Original Shareholder Experience

Director Petyr Xyst discusses his short film, The Original Shareholder Experience, with NFFTY Managing Director, Ryan Saunders. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Youtube.

The Original Shareholder Experience screened in the Reel Nail Biters screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Petyr Xyst:
Website: https://www.paxyst.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pa.xyst

More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media

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Nov 30, 202225:43
423: Winter Of '79

423: Winter Of '79

Director Julia Elihu and Producer Leslie Susman discuss their short film, Winter Of '79, with NFFTY Senior Programmer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo.

Winter Of '79 won the Best Narrative (Student) award and won the Audience Award for and screened in the Closing Night screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Julia Elihu:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_elihu

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Nov 16, 202224:50
422: Sticky Fingers

422: Sticky Fingers

Director Camille Ramos and Producer Chloe Ramos discuss their short film, Sticky Fingers, with NFFTY Programmer, Melina Coumas. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo.

Sticky Fingers screened in the Coping For The Best screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Camille Ramos:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camille.y.r

Keep up with Chloe Ramos:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloetramos

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Nov 09, 202222:01
421: Immutable Uncertainties

421: Immutable Uncertainties

Directors Lucy Blumenfield and Arielle Friedman, and Producer Camila Grimaldi discuss their short film, Immutable Uncertainties, with NFFTY Programmer, Kalee Quiñones. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo.

Immutable Uncertainties screened in and won the Audience Award for the Family Ties screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Fazed Films:
Website: https://www.fazedfilms.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fazed.films

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Oct 05, 202227:36
420: Fuckboy

420: Fuckboy

Director Emma Weinswig discusses her short film, Fuckboy, with NFFTY Programmer, Andy Dieguez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo.

Fuckboy screened in and won the Audience Award for the Growth Spurts screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Emma Weinswig:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carpe__diem

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Sep 28, 202223:39
419: Srikandi

419: Srikandi

Director Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto discusses her short film, Srikandi, with NFFTY Programmer, Kalee Quiñones. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo

Srikandi screened in the Against All Odds screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pidginprod

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Sep 21, 202228:33
418: Afro Algorithms

418: Afro Algorithms

Director Anatola Araba discusses her short film, Afro Algorithms, with NFFTY Programmer, Harley Foos. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via DUST.

Afro Algorithms won the Audience Award (presented by Vancouver Film School) for and screened in the Fine Lines screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Anatola Araba:
Website: https://www.anatolaaraba.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatolaaraba
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/anatolaaraba
Film Website: https://www.afroalgorithms.com
Film Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afroalgorithms

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Sep 14, 202224:51
417: NFFTY Connect - Neeraja Raj & Fernando Lopez
Sep 07, 202207:35
416: NFFTY Connect - Ramiel Petros & Geena Marie Hernandez
Aug 31, 202208:06
415: NFFTY Connect - Vitória Vasconcellos & Lindsey Ryan
Aug 24, 202207:46
414: Kaudo

414: Kaudo

Director Natalie Paton discusses her short film, Kaudo, with NFFTY Senior Programmer, Kevin Conner. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via NFFTY's YouTube.

Meow Or Never screened in the Family Ties screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Natalie Paton:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beet__salad

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Aug 17, 202221:31
413: Fallen Prince

413: Fallen Prince

Director Lukas Dong discusses his short film, Fallen Prince, with NFFTY Programmer, Lily Boltin. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo.

Fallen Prince screened in and won the Audience Award for the Against All Odds screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Lukas Dong:
Website: https://www.lukasdong.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loookahs

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Aug 10, 202224:30
412: NFFTY Connect - Emma Weinswig & Alex Herz
Aug 03, 202207:53
411: Aziz (Beloved)

411: Aziz (Beloved)

Director Ramiel Petros discusses his short film, Aziz (Beloved), with NFFTY Senior Programmer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo.

Aziz (Beloved) screened in the Centerpiece screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Ramiel Petros:
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ramielpetros
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramielpetros

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Jul 27, 202227:23
410: Wolf In Dude's Clothing

410: Wolf In Dude's Clothing

Director Solmund MacPherson discusses his short film, Wolf In Dude's Clothing, with NFFTY Programmer, Kalee Quiñones. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo.

Wolf In Dude's Clothing screened in and won the Audience Award for the After Hours Absurdity screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Solmund MacPherson:
Website: https://www.solmund.com
Film Website: https://www.wolfindudesclothing.com

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Jul 20, 202222:22
409: Pathei Mathos

409: Pathei Mathos

Director Vitória Vasconcellos discusses her short film, Pathei Mathos, with NFFTY Senior Programmer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Film Shortage.

Pathei Mathos screened in the Coping For The Best screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Vitória Vasconcellos:
Website: https://www.vitoriavasconcellos.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vasconcellosvic

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Jul 13, 202228:41
408: Meow Or Never

408: Meow Or Never

Director Neeraja Raj discusses her animated short, Meow Or Never, with NFFTY Senior Programmer, Kevin Conner. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via NFFTY's YouTube.

Meow Or Never screened in the Opening Night screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Neeraja Raj:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neej_art
Meow Or Never Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meow_or_never_film

More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media

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Jul 06, 202226:53
407: Wild Combination

407: Wild Combination

Director Alex Herz discusses his episodic pilot, Wild Combination, with NFFTY Director of Programming, Amy Williams. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via NFFTY's YouTube.

Wild Combination screened in the Episodic Showcase screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Alex Herz:
Website: https://www.alexherz.com
Flyswatter Website: https://www.flyswatter.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexnherz

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Jun 29, 202231:30
Coming Soon: Oops, All Franchises!
Jun 24, 202201:48
406: Chico Virtual
Jun 22, 202223:05
405: NFFTY Connect - Kelly Yu & Julia Elihu
Jun 15, 202210:35
404: These Games We Play

404: These Games We Play

Director Mike Klubeck discusses his short film, These Games We Play, with NFFTY Senior Programmer, Robert Bojorquez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via Vimeo.

These Games We Play screened in the Breaking The Mold screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Mike Klubeck:
Website: https://www.mikeklubeck.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.klubeck

More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media

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Jun 08, 202225:35
Coming June 16th: Save The D8 - Epoch
Jun 06, 202201:31
403: ONE DAY YOU'LL GO BLIND

403: ONE DAY YOU'LL GO BLIND

Director Leo Pfeifer discusses his short documentary, ONE DAY YOU'LL GO BLIND, with NFFTY Programming Intern, Andy Dieguez. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via The New Yorker.

ONE DAY YOU'LL GO BLIND won the Audience Award (co-presented by Filmsupply & Musicbed) for and screened in the Centerpiece screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Leo Pfeifer:
Website: https://www.leopfeifer.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_leopfeifer

More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media

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Jun 01, 202225:04
402: Monkey Bars

402: Monkey Bars

Writer/Director Jacqueline Xerri and Producer Raymond Knudsen discuss their short film, Monkey Bars, with NFFTY Director of Programming, Amy Williams. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via NoBudge.

Monkey Bars screened in the Growth Spurts screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Jacqueline Xerri:
Website: https://www.jacquelinexerri.com

Keep up with Raymond Knudsen:
Website: https://www.bigbluepictures.com

More from Partyfish Media: https://partyfish.media

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May 25, 202231:24
401: Team Meryland

401: Team Meryland

Director Gabriel Gaurano discusses his short documentary, Team Meryland, with NFFTY Director of Programming, Amy Williams. Before you listen, you can watch the film now via The New Yorker.

Gabriel Gaurano won the NFFTY 2022 Kathy Reichgerdt Inspiration Award and Team Meryland won the Jury Award for Best Documentary - Honorable Mention and screened in the Opening Night screening during NFFTY 2022.

Keep up with Gabriel Gaurano:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabrielgaurano

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May 18, 202231:33
Now on Partyfish Media: Beyond The Ball!
May 16, 202201:03
NFFTY 2022 Programmers' Picks
Apr 13, 202228:36
366: Children Play With Fire
Apr 06, 202226:55
365: Under The Lights
Mar 30, 202228:34
364: Cereal
Mar 23, 202227:03
363: Si
Mar 16, 202231:14
362: Yves & Variation
Mar 09, 202230:36