Echo Chamber -Sci-Fi London 2024 - Vol 7 (The Burden)
Today, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is taking Sci-Fi London (14th - 22nd September 2024) on a trip!!!
We're checking out New World Sankofa, well some of us are, (others will have to speak to the tribunal lol). This new short is crazy thoughtful, but still super funny! THEN we have a legendary chat with the bright mind behind everything!!! This one is for the books, so you don't want to miss it!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/0Eku-LMFqUg
Echo Chamber - Sci-Fi London 2024 - Vol 6 (Viscera)
Don't worry, we're not lost in space, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ still has Sci-Fi London (14th - 22nd September 2024) goodness for you!!!
We butchered the name (at first), but today's short has a couple going through issues. THEN, we're joined by the lead actress, who talks about her process, love of sci-fi, and a lot more!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/FsAHw0z0NYQ
Echo Chamber - Sci-Fi London 2024 - Vol 5 (I Made War of the Worlds)
This is most definitely not a hoax, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is back for our fifth rotation around the 2024 Sci-Fi London (14th - 22nd September 2024) Film Festival
Today's short is a love letter to a piece of classic literature. THEN we get to have a really fun chat with the director / co-writer of the joint. And we really get into all things sci-fi!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/-vI35PFapmk
Echo Chamber - Sci-Fi London 2024 - Vol 4 (A Positive Contribution)
We're into our Fourth rotation of the Sci-Fi London Film Festival (14th - 22nd September 2024) galaxy, today on @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/
This new short is all about psychology and the way our memories may affect who we become and how we interact in the world. THEN, we sit with the director and writer to discuss how they built the world and all that went into it!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/DTHgVQJjzgE
Echo Chamber - Sci-Fi London 2024 - Vol 3 (Soulmate)
Warp engines are engaged, so buckle up, cause @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is here, ready to hit the next chapter of our journey into 2024's Sci-Fi London (14th - 22nd September 2024)
We'll be checking out a short film that uses A.I. and technology to explore the complexities of love, and connection. THEN we have a great chat about the making of the film, with the director / writer, exploring a myriad of topics!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/WpbBQP7kKnA
Echo Chamber - Sci-Fi London 2024 - Vol 2 (Memoria)
It's time for another Away Mission, as we have more @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage of the upcoming Sci-Fi London Festival (14th - 22nd September 2024) for your listening & viewing pleasure!
In this episodes film, time travel is bing used in interesting ways, especially as a tool for healing trauma. We then sit down with the creative behind it, and find out about her storytelling process!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/I8WURSUatTI
Echo Chamber - Sci-Fi London 2024 - Vol 1 (Dandelion)
Your favourite time of the year is fast approaching, that's right Sci-Fi London Film Festival @scifilondon (14th - 22nd September 2024) is nearly here!
We're doing something different, as @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has teamed up with the Festival, and will be shining the light on a number of films in the build-up!
So, we'll get things underway with a short that looks at loss and our anchors that hold us to life. THEN, we have a great chat with the writer / director! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/1XtQOQYhkcY
Echo Chamber - 2024 TIFF - Vol 2 (The Best)
It's our second (and last) instalment of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage of the 49th Toronto International Film Festival @tiff_net!!!
Only short, but what a trip, eh!
And we're ending things with another gem, thanks to Cynthia Amsden @cynthiaamsden
It's an exploration of emotions and grief, especially highlighting the stigmas for South Asian men. THEN, we sit down with the writer / director to explore this highly imaginative look at this damaging culture and laying out your personal experiences on the screen!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/2R9VT6Hp7e0
Echo Chamber - 2024 TIFF - Vol 1 (Paying For It)
For the first time ever @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ goes to TIFF!!!
Well, this is essentially a quick drive through of the 49th Toronto International Film Festival, BUT, it's all thanks to Cynthia Amsden!!!
For our opening salvo, we take a look at a new film that exudes Toronto, while looking at the intricacies of relationships and sex work. THEN, we sit down with the director/writer and two of the stars for an incredible confab that will have you clambering to get a ticket for the film!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/ATWcPVNBj6Y
Echo Chamber - 28th Fantasia - Vol 5 (Dirty Bad Wrong)
We're on 'volume 5' of our 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival (18th July - 4th August 2024) coverage for your trusty @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ podcast!
Thanks to Cynthia Amsden, we check out a new indie Short, that explores themes of love, family, capitalism, human need, and fetish! AND, we have a wonderful chat with the writer / director about the project. Why she brought this story to the screen, building actor chemistry, insight into dialogue, and a LOT more! Thoroughly engaging, hope you enjoy!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/cXFdtAAQr6A
Echo Chamber - 28th Fantasia - Vol 4 (The Silent Planet)
Our @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage of the Fantasia International Film Festival (18th July - 4th August 2024) keeps on coming!
We're keeping it sci-fi, but today we have a feature length story, thanks to Steve St. Amant at Quiver Distribution. THEN, we break bread with the writer / director for some fascinating insights into how he brought his vision to life. His thoughts on creating language, casting, and a LOT more!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/HrZHh4tW7RE
Echo Chamber - 28th Fantasia - Vol 3 (AstroNots)
This is the third instalment of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage of 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival @fantasiafestival (18th July - 4th August 2024)!
We have a new sci-fi, comedy short, AND sit-down with the man behind the camera, who helped bring the story to life!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/1AFzFl_RIfs
Echo Chamber - 28th Fantasia - Vol 2 (Hell Is a Teenage Girl)
We are back, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has MORE great coverage from the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival @fantasiafestival (18th July - 4th August 2024) for you!
Today we look at a new indie short, which is the beginning of something much bigger! PLUS, we sit down with the writer / director and his trusty producer to delve into everything that brought this idea to life!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/ho7truEbeJU
Echo Chamber - 28th Fantasia - Vol 1
Coming back for its 28th year, the Fantasia International Film Festival (18th July - 4th August 2024) has once again taken over Montreal and the hearts of film fans!!!
We're starting off our @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage with a horror, mystery from One Manner Productions & Dark Star Pictures. There's a documentary looking at love, grief, and the power of art thanks to Intuitive Pictures, AND Grindhouse Releasing has restored a renowned tale of sleazy Hollywood from 1973!!!
Echo Chamber - LFF 23 - Recap (with Daniel Glenn-Barbour)
Just like the great, late Steve Jobs, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has "One More Thing" in regards to the 67th BFI London Film Festival (4th to 15th October 2023)!!!
Over 'Twelve' tremendous days, we were able to check out '25 Feature Films' and '8 Shorts', so one of the great new voices on the British film scene passed through to talk about everything that was consumed!
As a creative, Daniel Glenn-Barbour attended the Festival in an 'Industry' capacity, so had plenty of different experiences to those of 'Press'. All of this is covered, and there are plenty of tangents, where the industry as a whole, is explored. BUT, we do lay out our favourite films of this year’s event! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/q0OjnvUdo88
Echo Chamber - LFF 23 - Extended (Boat People)
The 67th BFI London Film Festival (4th to 15th October 2023) might officially be over now, don't worry cause @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has you covered!!!
Today, on 'Day 13', we take a look at a highly inventive and personal Short, and then speak to the woman who not only birthed the project but whose story this is firmly entrenched in! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/Py_lAPo3N1A
Echo Chamber - LFF 23 - Day Twelve
It's here, the last day (Day 12) of this years BFI London Film Festival (4th to 15th October 2023)!!!
Our @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage comes to an end with a Short from the 'No Place Called Home' block, and the 'Closing Night Gala', a new film about being lost in a near future!
Echo Chamber - LFF 23 - Day Eleven
It's the penultimate day of the 67th BFI London Film Festival @britishfilminstitute #LFF (4th to 15th October 2023) and @EchoChamberFP has still got your back on what to look out for!
We have a Short from the 'Stories We Tell' strand, and a huge 'Gala' film, both will have you captivated!!!
Echo Chamber - LFF 23 - Day Ten
It's 'Day 10' and @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has two films to look at, as we keep 67th BFI London Film Festival (4th to 15th October 2023), coverage rolling!!!
Delving into the 'Journey' and 'Official Competition' strands, these are very different offerings, but both very captivating!!!
Echo Chamber - LFF 23 - Day Nine
Can 'Day 9' of the BFI London Film Festival (4th to 15th October 2023) hold up to everything that has come before???
Well, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is taking a look at a new Short dealing with memories & love, and a feature directorial debut from the 'Laugh' strand!