
In this episode, we are chatting with quite the modern-day Renaissance Man. The abbreviated list of titles for him includes Actor, Writer, Director, Editor, Cinematographer, and Author. His most recent work includes "Anya" a film about a failed Russian spy attempting to redeem herself before the end of her life. As well as a film currently in post-production called THREE NINETY-FIVE, a sci-fi short film shot with the help of a single crewperson along a world-famous California highway. He is also a writer and the Senior Story Editor for the new podcast My Dark Path, which tells strange but true stories from history, science, and the unknown.
Jun 2, 2021
21 min

In this episode of Returning to the Flock, we sat down with festival alum Chris Caso, who has been with the festival since 2018. We talk to him about his work as a freelance Videographer in the Greater New York City Area and how his job as Producer and Social Media Manager for Oops The Podcast is going during the pandemic.
May 26, 2021
21 min

In this episode, we chatted with director/writer/ producer Riley Sugars. An aspiring young filmmaker from Melbourne, Australia with extensive knowledge about film, TV, and entertainment. His most recent work includes the festival award-winning short "Rabbits." A film set in late 1960's Australia, about a man and his father's constant overbearing parenting diverting both of their futures.
May 19, 2021
23 min

In this episode, we're joined again with festival alumni Alyssa Marley, who has been with the festival since 2017. Last time, we chatted about her job as a Producer for Bridge Street. A morning talk show on NewsChannel 9 WSYR in Syracuse, New York. This time we are diving into her new up-and-coming Youtube channel and what it means to be a YouTuber!
May 5, 2021
21 min

In this episode, we are chatting with festival alum Alyssa Marley, who has been with the festival since 2017. She is a Producer for Bridge Street. A Morning talk show at NewsChannel 9 WSYR in Syracuse, New York, as well as an up-and-coming Youtuber!
Apr 28, 2021
20 min

In this episode, we have two amazing guests Caroline Macfarlane and Jane Marx. Caroline is the director of Falling Forward, a documentary about Jane Marx which quickly turns into a quirky coming of age story and a personal portrait of intergenerational friendship and grief. A film that is a testament to the healing power of creativity, humor, grit, and determination in the face of loss.
Apr 21, 2021
27 min

In this episode of Returning to the Flock we are chatting with festival alum John Swedin, who has been with the festival since 2018. He also is the host, creator, and producer of a funky new podcast called Crambambajam. Which is a place for artists to JAM, CRAM, and possibly BAM. A unique podcast where you’ll get to meet, hear, support, and enjoy musicians
Apr 14, 2021
18 min

Welcome to our inaugural episode of In The Creators Chair!! Where we sit down with different types of creators within the media field and discuss their career and get the 411 on everything you’d want to know about them. Today, Maddy and Nolan are chatting with Meagan Shepherd, who works at A24 in their Digital Distribution department. She is also a Digital Artist with content on Redbubble and Society6!
Apr 7, 2021
19 min

Welcome to another episode of The Project Plug! Where members of Blackbird Film Festival's BirdNest get 2 minutes to plug a project of theirs! Today we have Alex Salsberg, talking about his upcoming animated pilot “The Hub.”
Mar 31, 2021
2 min

In our inaugural Returning To The Nest episode, we are chatting with Blackbird Film festival alumni Audra Hopkins, who has been with the festival since 2017. She is a Social Media manager and community manager at Desert Door. She also is a Freelance Photographer that Specializes in portrait, concert, product, and lifestyle work down in Austin, TX.
Mar 31, 2021
23 min
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