Jeremy sat down with Director: Robin Hauser to talk about her film "Bias". This Film was entered as a Competition - Feature Documentary in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Bias" is about a test that measures unconscious biases: the Harvard-based Implicit Association Test, or IAT. After Robin takes the IAT, she is shocked by her results and embarks on an investigation into the nature of human bias.
BIAS Director: Robin Hauser Writer: Jack Youngelson Producers: Robin Hauser, Christie Herring Cast: Mahzarin Banaji, Anthony Greenwald, Iris Bohnet, Abby Wambach, Jerry Kang, Ron Tyler, Libby Schaaf
Bias is a film
that challenges us to confront our hidden biases and understand what we
risk when we follow our gut. Through exposing her own biases,
award-winning documentary filmmaker Robin Hauser highlights the nature
of implicit bias, the grip it holds on our social and professional
lives, and what it will take to induce change.
The CW network released it's primetime lineup for Fall 2018. The lineup includes all your favorite CW shows, some on new nights, and three new series.
The CW’s new Sunday night kicks off the week with a one-two punch of empowered and powerful women, with SUPERGIRL soaring over to a new night, followed by the magical all new CHARMED.
Mondays are action-packed, as ARROW shoots over to a new night followed by, DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW.
The CW’s highest-rated night remains the same next season, with THE FLASH back on Tuesday, followed by the electrifying new hit BLACK LIGHTNING.
Pop culture phenomenon RIVERDALE is back Wednesday,followed by new series ALL AMERICAN, based on the real life of NFL star Spencer Paysinger
The Winchester boys are back for their 14th season of SUPERNATURAL Thursday, followed by the new series LEGACIES. Set in the world of “The Vampire Diaries” and “The Originals,” it’s the story of the next generation of supernatural beings.
Friday nights Alexis is back to stir up more trouble for the Carrington and Colby clans in DYNASTY, followed by the final season of the award-winning musical comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND.
Award-Winning Comedy “Jane The Virgin” Returns in Midseason for its Final Season, Along With a New Season of “The 100”, Final Season of “iZombie”, New Series “In The Dark” and “Roswell, New Mexico”.
THE CW’s 2018-19 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
8:00-9:00 PM SUPERGIRL (New Night)
9:00-10:00 PM CHARMED (New Series)
MONDAY
7:00-8:00 PM ARROW (New Night) 8:00-9:00 PM DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW
We spoke with the Directors Ben Foster and Mark Dennis about their film "Time Trap". This film was entered as Competition - Feature Narrative in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Time Trap" is a film about a group of students in pursuit of their missing professor and find a break in time.
Directors Ben Foster and Mark Dennis
TIME TRAP Directors: Ben Foster and Mark Dennis Writer: Mark Dennis Producers: Ben Foster / Mark Dennis / Zach Matz / James Costa Cast: Briannne Howey (Jackie) Cassidy Gifford (Cara) Andrew Wilson (Hopper) Reiley McClendon (Taylor)
A group of students venture into the deep caves of remote Texas to
locate a favorite archaeology professor who inexplicably has gone
missing while searching for the Fountain of Youth. In the course of
their pursuit, the group unwittingly rappels into a break in the
space-time continuum, where time passes much slower than on the surface.
from the film "Banana Season". Eve Rydberg, James Kyson,Brennan Stacker, Sanghoon Lee and James Choi were in attendance. This film was entered as a Competition - Feature Narrative in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Banana Season" is story true love, friendship and taking flight.
Eve Rydberg, James Kyson,Brennan Stacker
Sanghoon Lee and James Choi
BANANA SEASON Directors: Sanghoon Lee Writers: Sanghoon Lee, John Chang and David Pederson Producer: James Choi Cast: James Kyson (Sun), Pancho Moler (Peter), Eve Rydberg (May), Brennan Stacker (Briana)
Banana Season tells the story of a pivotal point in time for two individuals in the endless season of their lives. A tale of true love, friendship and taking flight, Banana Season is a
glimpse into the lives of ordinary souls, all at the point in their
lives when they flower or fade.
We had a chance to talk to the producers Andy Fraser and Dustin Solomon from the film "God Bless the Broken Road". The film was a Non-competition - Showcase in the Bentonville Film Festival. "God Bless the Broken Road" is a story a mother who loses her husband in Afghanistan and struggles to raise their young daughter.
God Bless the Broken Road Director: Harold Cronk Writers: Jennifer Dornbush & Harold Cronk Producers: Andy Fraser, Dustin Solomon, Edgar Struble Cast: Lindsay Pulsipher (Amber), Makenzie Moss (Bree), Andrew W. Walker (Cody), Kim Delaney (Patti), Robin Givens (Karena), Gary Grubbs (Joe), Arthur Cartwright (Nelson), LaDainian Tomlinson (Pastor), Madeline Carrol (Hannah) with Jordin Sparks (Bridgette) God Bless the Broken Road tells the story of a young mother who loses her husband in Afghanistan and struggles to raise their young daughter in his absence. The film combines elements of faith, country music, and stock car racing while paying tribute to those who serve in the United States Military.
We spoke to the Director, Writer and Producer Max Rissman about his film "Root for The Villain". The film was entered as Film Episodic at the Bentonville Film Festival. Check out the interview Below.
ROOT FOR THE VILLIAN Director: Max Rissman Writer: Max Rissman Producer: Max Rissman Cast: Brandi
Bravo (Lana), Cary Woodworth (Theo), Adel L Morales (Esteban), Bob
Jaffe (Rubber), Michael Kinkade (Glue), Corey Allen (Captain Justice),
Alex Woodruff (Kristin), Paul Deo Jr (Frank), Alex Carmine (Jitters)
In a superhero universe, Lana is a parole officer who works with
low-level super-villains, helping them reintegrate into society after
they are released from prison.
We spoke to the filmmakers and cast from the film "Surviving Home". Which was Directors/Writers/Producers Jillian Moul and Matthew Moul, plus, Veteran Tracey Cooper-Harris and Veteran Bobby Henline.This film was a Competitive-Documentary in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Surviving Home" is a film about veterans who survived the war, yet over the years, must find their own way to survive and thrive back home.
SURVIVING HOME Directors: Jillian Moul, Matthew Moul Writers: Jillian Moul, Matthew Moul Producers: Jillian Moul, Matthew Moul Cast: Claude AnShin Thomas, Tracey Cooper-Harris, Robert Henline, Richard Green, Jeff Prutz
We spoke with the Director Brian Ivie, Producers Dimas Salaberrios and Mike Wildt about their film "Emanuel". This film was a Competitive-Documentary in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Emanuel" tells the painful story of a murder that shocked the nation, and an act of forgiveness that helped it heal.
*2018 Bentonville Film Festival winner. "Emanuel" won a Jury award for Best Documentary Film at the festival.
EMANUEL Director: Brian Ivie Writer: Arbella Studios Producers: Mike Wildt, Dimas Salaberrios, John Shepherd Cast: Nadine Collier, Anthony Thompson, Felicia Sanders
On June 17th, 2015, 21-year-old white supremacist Dylann Roof walked
into a bible study and murdered nine African Americans during their
closing prayer. "Emanuel" tells the painful but hopeful story of a murder that shocked
the nation, and an act of forgiveness that helped it heal.
We spoke with the Director Jenna Laurenzo and Actress Caitlin Mehner about their film "Lez Bomb". We also spoke with the executive producers about an award they were presenting at the festival being given to a film maker. This film was entered as Competition - Narrative in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Lez Bomb" is about closeted young woman brings her girlfriend home for Thanksgiving, only to have her coming out efforts thwarted by the unexpected arrival of her male roommate.
*2018 Bentonville Film Festival winner. "Lez Bomb" won a Jury award for Best Narrative Film at the festival.
Director Jenna Laurenzo and Actress Caitlin Mehner
Executive Producers Dani Leonard and Alex Cirillo talk about the film and the award being presenting at the Festival.
LEZ BOMB Director: Jenna Laurenzo Writer: Jenna Laurenzo Producers: Bobby Farrelly, Martin Sprock, Rob Moran, Ryan R. Johnson, Jenna Laurenzo Cast: Jenna
Laurenzo (Lauren), Caitlin Mehner (Hailey), Brandon Micheal Hall
(Austin), Deirdre O'Connell (Rose), Kevin Pollak (George), Cloris
Leachman (Josephine), Bruce Dern (Grandpa), Steve Guttenberg (Mike),
Elaine Hendrix (Maggie), Rob Moran (Ken), Davram
Lez Bomb is a multigenerational comedy of errors featuring a young woman (Lauren) who comes home for the holidays with some life changing news. Little does Lauren know, the eccentric cast of characters have their own stirring surprises as well.
Morgahn spoke with Director: Santiago Rizzo about his film "Quest". The film was entered as a Competition - Feature Narrative in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Quest" is true story between a child in crises and a humble teacher who believes there is no such thing as a bad kid, only a bad situation. Click on the link below to watch the interview.
QUEST Director: Santiago Rizzo Writer: Darren Anderson, Tim Moellering, Santiago Rizzo Producers: Santiago Rizzo & Debbie Brubaker Cast: Dash Mihok, Lou Diamond Phillips, Lakeith Stanfield, Betsy Brandt, introducing Greg Kasyan Based on a true story, “Mills” is an abused 12 year old graffiti addict who is losing faith in integrity. Tim Moellering is a humble middle school teacher and football coach in Berkeley California who believes that there is no such thing as a bad kid, only a bad situation. The two form an uneasy friendship when Tim recognizes Mills unhealthy behavior is merely a cry for help.
Director, Writer and Producer Tom Huang spoke to us about his film "Find Me". The film was a Competition - Feature Narrative entered into the Bentonville Film Festival. "Find Me" is a film about a extraordinary journey of a divorcee finding himself while on a mission to find his co-worker through clues she left behind. Watch the interview below.
FIND ME Director: Tom Huang
Writer: Tom Huang
Producers: Randy Kulina, Tom Huang
Cast:
Sara Amini (Amelia), Krizia Bajos (Helena), Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Jordan), Jaycie Dotin (Joyce), Mike Rock (Tanner)
Joe is an accountant who on a downward spiral after a recent painful divorce. His only solace is his co-worker and 'office wife,' Amelia, whom he spends most of his free time with at work. It's only when Amelia mysteriously disappears for weeks that he finally gets himself out of his shell to try to find her through clues she leaves for him in National Parks across the West.
Director Keith Miller and Writer Christopher Roy Poindexter of the film "Brooklynification"and Director: Raj Trivedi of the film "From Jappan" spoke to us about their films. Check out the interview below.
*2018 Bentonville Film Festival Winner. "Brooklynification" won an Audience Award for "Best Episodic".
FROM JAPPAN Director: Raj Trivedi Writer: Raj Trivedi Producer: Ophelia Harutyunyan Cast: Liba Vaynberg (Riley), Aiden Eyrick (young Jappan), Purva Bedi (Mom), Siraj Huda (Dad), Marcia Berry (Mrs. Farley) The pilot episode for a series about an Indian-American family in suburban United States. The series follows Jappan and his family over the twenty years after their immigration to the US, and explores their experiences through a comedic perspective. Film Facebook: www.rajtrivedi.com ____________________________________________________________________
BROOKLYNIFICATION Director: Keith Miller Writer: Christopher Roy Poindexter Producer: Joyce Mishaan Cast: Karl Williams (Dr. P), Felecia Harrelson (Dawn Honore), Lamar Cheston (Dalton Honore), Tallie Medel (Amy)
A mother and father struggle to maintain and protect their son’s authentic black self in a predominately white private school. It takes a frank conversation with the principal to help the father adjust to his son's new surroundings.
Director: Joanna James talks about her film "A Fine Line". The film was entered as Competition - Feature Documentary in the Bentonville Film Festival. "A Fine Line" is a story of a small town chef and restaurateur with a larger than life personality, Valerie James. A single mother on a mission to do what she loves. Watch interview below.
A FINE LINE
Director: Joanna James
Writer: Joanna James
Producers: Joanna James, Katy Jordan
Cast:
Valerie James, Lidia Bastianich, Dominique Crenn, Cat Cora, Barbara LYnch, Mashama Bailey, Elena Arzak, Sylvia Weinstock, Maria Loi, April Bloomfield, Michael Anthony, Daniel Humm
A Fine Line explores why only 6% of head chefs/restaurant owners are women, when traditionally women held the central role in the kitchen. Following the personal story of a small town restaurateur with a larger than life personality Valerie James. A single mother on a mission to do what she loves, while raising two kids and the odds stacked mighty high against her.
Director, Producer and Writer Maya Washington talks about her film "Through the Banks of the Red Cedar". The film was entered as Competition - Feature Documentary in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Through the Banks of the Red Cedar" is aboutThe daughter of football legend Gene Washington uncovers how the first fully-integrated college football team in America changed the game forever. Watch the interview below.
THROUGH THE BANKS OF THE RED CEDARDirector: Maya Washington Writer: Maya Washington Producers: Maya Washington, Selina Lewis (Consulting Producer) Cast: Gene Washington, Bubba Smith, Clinton Jones, George Webster, Car Eller, Alan Page, Joe Kapp, Duffy Daugherty In 1963 Michigan State Head Coach Duffy Daugherty gave 23 African American young men the opportunity of a lifetime. The daughter of football legend Gene Washington uncovers how the first fully-integrated college football team in America changed the game forever. Film Website: www.throughthebanksoftheredcedar.com/
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
We spoke with Director: Ben Strang of "Beast" and Director: Morgan Beck of "Brooke" about their episodics. Both episodics were entered in the Competition - Episodic at the Bentonville Film Festival. Watch interview below.
*2018 Bentonville Film Festival Winner. "Beast" won an Jury Award for "Best Episodic".
Director: Ben Strang and Director: Morgan Beck
Brooke
Director: Morgan Beck
Writer: Morgan Beck
Producers: Miguel Lima, Morgan Beck
Cast:
Kerry Bishe (Brooke), Morgan Beck (Jason), Zoe Perry (Amy), Pamela Roylance (Karen), Danton Stone (Burt), Henry Watkins (Warren)
A baby is coming! Unfortunately for Brooke and her husband, James, that baby is coming two months earlier than expected. As they head to the hospital for an induced delivery, all their plans go out the window.
Producers: Jonathan Maurer, Lara Pictet, Ben Strang
Cast:
Elijah Mayo (Daniel), Chantal Nchako (Michelle), Jay Potter (John Barkley), Helen Hedman (Pastor Claire)
Set on the eerie maritime landscape of Smith Island, BEAST, Season 1 centers around the perplexing disappearance of a fisherman named Christopher Press, and his determined teenage son who, despite being warned of a formidable sea-monster that lurks in the water, will stop at nothing to find his father and figure out once and for all why people keep disappearing on Smith Island.
Instagram: @Benhstrang
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
