SEASON 3!! I'M BACK!!  This week I chatted with the business owner, motivational speaker, mental health advocate, and actress Kate Stone about her mental health journey, changing our perspectives, and her unique workshops.  Music By: @calvinhyness 'Summer Rain' Intro & Exit Music: @buskybops  LINKS MENTIONED: Podcast Linktree https://linktr.ee/talkaboutitpod Amelhyne Linktree https://linktr.ee/amelhyne Kate Linktree https://linktr.ee/iamkatestone Kate 30-Day Text Motivation Challenge https://www.heartspeak.school/motivation Kate 7 Week Empowerment Program https://www.heartspeak.school/ Kate Instagram @katefrancestone  Kate TikTok @katestoneheartspeak --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelhyne/message

SEASON 2 FINALE TW/DISCUSSION OF THE TOPIC OF SEXUAL ASSAULT  I chat with the cast and crew from the award-winning short film 'The Least I Can Do' - Sean, Ella, Emilia, Seb, Alex, and Sam. They open up about the experience of filming this short, the message it portrays, why it's so powerful, and how anyone can make a difference.  This week's young musician is Moncrieff (@_moncrieff) with his original song 'Warm'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie Sean Tracey Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Wudwd3BR7BNLVxqOZPyjQ https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelhyne/message

In this episode, I chat with filmmaker Aoife Rees and the cast about their short film 'Sad Excuse For A Teenage Girl' and Max Hendrickson about his short film animation 'The Oubliette'.  We talk about their awards, how their love for filming started, tips for other young people and much more.  This week's young musician is Uisce Jones (@uisce_jones_) with their new original song 'Waste Away'.  Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie Aoife Rees Short Film: 'Sad Excuse For A Teenage Girl' https://youtu.be/aNpGRE6ZtJo Max Hendrickson Short Film: 'The Oubliette' https://youtu.be/x-1hPw3Caas https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelhyne/message

In this week's episode, I sat down with Ava Bounds, writer, and director of her multi-award-winning short film 'Beth'. We discuss the history behind the film, the film locations, and her international success.  I also sit down with two of the filmmakers behind the Best School Short Film 'Heart Of Land'. They tell me how they fell into filmmaker, how they can't wait to do more, and how others can do the same.  This week's young musician is Taylor D (@taylor_d_music_) with her new original song 'Pretentious Minds'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie Ava Short Film: 'Beth' https://youtu.be/za0a-NdelZA https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelhyne/message

In this week's episode, I sat down with Rachel and Conor from the award-winning documentary 'The Joys Of Justin' to talk about their journey to Fresh, the people behind the film, why they are so passionate about it, and how we can support the guide dogs or Ireland.  This week's young musician is Ciara Dalton (@ciaradalton) with her original song 'My Perfect Man'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelhyne/message

In this week's episode, I chat with four people behind three of the Regional Audience Choice Award Winners at this year's Fresh Film Festival. From dramas to rom-coms, we at Fresh and Talk About It Podcast have you covered! Sit back and enjoy the stories behind these truly unique short films by Greta, Sienna, and Nicky & Peter.  This week's young musician is Anna Leah Sheridan (@annaleahsheridan) with her original song 'City Girls'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie https://linktr.ee/amelhyne Greta Thorton Short Film - Sonder: https://youtu.be/6k8kT8gQkW0 Greta Thornton Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/BWXoihTU7iw Sienna Graham Short Film - Track No.7: https://youtu.be/X_dhIRQT5hI Nicky & Peter Short Film - Swansong: https://youtu.be/BFHrnPRqD6I --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelhyne/message

I'M HONOURED to introduce Mary-Claire, Gemma Bradley and Stephen Byrne to my podcast as we discuss their experiences presenting the Fresh Film Festival. I ask Mary-Claire about her TikTok and RTE journey and how it's led her here. Gemma and I talk about being a musician today, and what you can do to put yourself out there, and Stephen opens up about his coming out experience and how is media career began. What inspirational and kind hearted people!  This week's young musician is Katie Phelan (@katie_phelan_) with her original song 'Duvet Day'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/ https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelhyne/message

In this episode, I chat with Best Director and Aardman Animation Winner Nellie Warren about her beautiful animation 'How I Wonder.' We chat about her love of writing, falling into animation, and what the future holds. I also chat with RTE 60 Second Film Winner Erin-Jade Thomson about her whiteboard animation 'Someone Get's Hurt'. Erin-Jade chats to me about how drawing impacts her life, how she started, and why she decided upon whiteboard animation. This week's young musician is Stacey Dineen (@staceydineenmusic) with her original song 'Over It'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/ The Science Of Colour Vision: https://youtu.be/Iy3phYXOvMY Constructing an Albatros: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/u5mv8uu4mo9eotv/AAD_-gNeTq3pxRzhwRiqIpdNa/Video%2007-02-2022%2C%2000%2042%2023.mov?dl=0  https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelhyne/message

In this episode, I chat with Best Director and Aardman Animation Winner Nellie Warren about her beautiful animation 'How I Wonder.' We chat about her love of writing, falling into animation, and what the future holds. I also chat with RTE 60 Second Film Winner Erin-Jade Thomson about her whiteboard animation 'Someone Get's Hurt'. Erin-Jade chats to me about how drawing impacts her life, how she started, and why she decided upon whiteboard animation.  This week's young musician is Calum Agnew (@calumagnew_music) with his original song 'Craz'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/ How I Wonder Short Film: https://youtu.be/sryZ_gSgZoc https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelhyne/message

In this episode, I chat with the Audience Choice Award and Best Ensemble Cast Winners Donagh & Louis about their film 'Teenage Type Beat'. We chat about how the film came to be, the casting, and how their love for film began at a young age.  I also talk to Dylan, the animator, and director behind the film 'Faces', which won the Best Visual Innovation Award at this year's festival. He talks about how animation is still very new to him, the faces behind the film, and the atmosphere of the Fresh Film Festival this year.  This week's young musician is Fia Moon (@fiamoon_music) with her original song 'By Now'.  Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/  How I Wonder Short Film - Nellie Warren: https://youtu.be/sryZ_gSgZoc Faces Short Film - Dylan Michael: https://youtu.be/1a2XtkXZZBY  https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelhyne/message