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Film Festival Friends

Hosted by Brandon R. Nicholas · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 10 episodes

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10
Last ep.
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Avg length
45m
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27
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Listen Score
15
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45
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About this podcast

The queer stories behind our queer stories! Film Festival Friends is an interview podcast hosted by filmmaker Brandon Nick, featuring conversations with indie filmmakers celebrating queer cinema, craft, and community. Brandon has intimate, process-driven conversations with filmmakers he's met during his festival circuit run and explores the work behind the work: the triumphs, the tragedies, the tricks, and everything in between. This isn’t press. It’s dialogue. Video Podcast available on YouTube and Spotify.

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About the host

Brandon R. Nicholas hosts Film Festival Friends, a tv show with 10 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Be Shameless: Build Something That Lasts | Queer Voices NYC (Ronald Hinton) | Film Festival Friends

May 26, 202640mEp. 9S1

In this episode of Film Festival Friends, Brandon Nick sits down with actor, filmmaker, and co-founder of Queer Voices NYC Film Festival, Ronald Hinton, for a conversation that is equal parts masterclass and therapy sess

I'm a Struggling Filmmaker. But Also Lit. Both Things Can Be True. | Nyala Moon | Film Festival Friends

Apr 29, 202656mEp. 8S1

In this episode of Film Festival Friends, Brandon Nick sits down with writer-director-actress and all-around creative force Nyala Moon for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey as an artist. Unlike most episodes,

How a Cunt Necklace Got Cersei Lannister in a $90K Thriller | Long Pork | Film Festival Friends

Apr 15, 202656mEp. 7S1

In this episode of Film Festival Friends, Brandon Nick sits down with writer-director Iris Dukatt to talk about her short film Long Pork — a $90K reproductive rights revenge thriller starring Lena Headey, aka Cersei Lann

How Community (and a Little Weed) Made This Dream Short Film Come True | City of Dreamz

Mar 31, 202644mEp. 6S1

Description In this episode of Film Festival Friends, Brandon Nick sits down with filmmaker Imani Celeste to talk about her short film City of Dreamz and how community, resourcefulness, and a little weed helped bring her

From DIY Web Series to Studio-Supported Cinema | Them That's Not

Mar 17, 202645mEp. 5S1

Description In this episode of Film Festival Friends, Brandon Nick sits down with filmmaker Mekhai Lee to talk about his short film Them That’s Not and the leap from DIY web series to studio-supported filmmaking. Mekhai

The Emergence of Ballroom’s New Generation of Filmmakers | Make Some Room

Mar 3, 202649mEp. 4S1

Brandon Nick sits down with first-time filmmaker Trey Sherman to chat about how his film Make Some Room, about the kiki house of Marciano, made some room for him both as a member of Ballroom and as a filmmaker. Trey reli

A Drag Queen Survived a Hate Crime. Then Made a Film About It | After What Happened At the Library

Feb 19, 202645mEp. 3S1

Filmmaker and drag artist Kyle Casey Chu joins host Brandon Nick to pull back the curtain on After What Happened at the Library, his autofictional short about surviving a viral hate crime and the raw, disorienting afterm

From Poem to the BAFTAs Nomination: Two Black Boys In Paradise

Feb 6, 202655mEp. 1S1

In this episode of Film Festival Friends, host Brandon Nick connects with Dean Atta and Baz Sells to talk about their BAFTA-nominated animated short, Two Black Boys in Paradise. They reflect on the five-year journey to b

This Indie Director Uses AI in her Filmmaking | DENIM

Feb 6, 202656m0

Brandon Nick sits down with Tedra Wilson aka TT the Artist to talk DENIM, her genre-bending, SXSW award-winning doc celebrating LGBTQIA+ creativity. TT lifts the curtain behind the films’ journey, which includes a thievi

Film Festival Friends - Trailer

Feb 6, 20261mS1

FILM FESTIVAL FRIENDS 🎙️ A podcast rooted in queer cinema, community, and craft. Not press. Just real conversations with indie LGBTQ+ filmmakers I’ve met on the festival circuit. Launching soon. Follow for the first dro

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How do I pitch Film Festival Friends as a podcast guest?

To pitch Film Festival Friends, visit http://www.brandonnick.com/film-festival-friends for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent tv coverage.

Who is the host of Film Festival Friends?

Film Festival Friends is hosted by Brandon R. Nicholas. The show is categorised under tv (film) and has published 10 episodes.

How many episodes does Film Festival Friends have?

Film Festival Friends has published 10 episodes.

What topics does Film Festival Friends cover?

Film Festival Friends regularly covers tv, film, interviews. It sits in the tv category, with a film focus.

Is it hard to get booked on Film Festival Friends?

Film Festival Friends is accessible for guests with genuine tv expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is Film Festival Friends currently accepting guest pitches?

Film Festival Friends hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are Film Festival Friends episodes?

Episodes of Film Festival Friends average 45 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

What guest credentials does Film Festival Friends typically look for?

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