Mar 5, 20261h 29mS0
<p>Director Nick Gomez joins us for a deep dive into his path from punk and underground art into filmmaking, and how that raw energy shaped his early features. We talk about making LAWS OF GRAVITY on a shoestring, the...
About this Podcast:
The Film Situation is a podcast by filmmakers and for cinema enthusiasts. We interview directors, writers, actors, producers, and other movie industry folks to discuss their work and the films that inspired them.Hosted by Zef Cota
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What is The Film Situation about?
The Film Situation is a podcast by filmmakers and for cinema enthusiasts. We interview directors, writers, actors, producers, and other movie industry folks to discuss their work and the films that inspired them. Hosted by Zef Cota
What has The Film Situation covered recently?
Recent episodes include "075 - Nick Gomez - Director, THE LAWS OF GRAVITY, NEW JERSEY DRIVE, Sopranos" (5 March 2026, 89 minutes), "074 - A Tribute to Robert Duvall" (25 February 2026, 60 minutes), and "073 - Bethany Lauren James - Acting: Craft, Accountability, Momentum" (11 February 2026, 96 minutes).
How often does The Film Situation publish?
The Film Situation publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 75 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Film Situation?
Booking probability for The Film Situation is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Film Situation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Film Situation's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #74
074 - A Tribute to Robert Duvall
Feb 25, 20261 hourS0<p>In this episode of THE FILM SITUATION, Zef Cota is joined by Cole Howard for a tribute to the legendary Robert Duvall. They dig into what made Duvall such a singular screen presence, from quiet restraint to explosive...
- Feb 11, 20261h 36mS0
<p>Actress and acting coach Bethany Lauren James stops by The Film Situation Podcast for a wide-ranging talk that lives at the intersection of craft, career, and the daily discipline of staying in motion. We revisit how...
Episode #72
072 : 2026 OSCAR NOMINATIONS
Jan 31, 20261h 45mS0<p>On this episode of THE FILM SITUATION, Zef sits down with intern Cole Howard to react to the 2026 Academy Award nominations (announced January 22, 2026) and talk through what the Best Picture lineup says about where...
- Jan 6, 20261h 3mS0
<p>Actor, writer, translator, and founder of Bronx World Film Walter Krochmal joins me to talk about his incredible journey, from studying theater on a scholarship in New England, to performing, translating, and...
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- Dec 23, 20251h 17mS0
<p>Real talk with indie film producer producer Richie Doyle on the making of A24’s IF I HAD LEGS, I’D KICK YOU (dir. Mary Bronstein), starring Rose Byrne, Conan O’Brien, and A$AP Rocky. We talk about what a producer...
Episode #69
069 - Remembering Rob Reiner
Dec 19, 202555 minS0<p>Zef is joined by producer Heather Buckley and intern Cole Howard for a heartfelt tribute to cinema of Rob Reiner. They revisit his legendary range; STAND BY ME, MISERY, THE PRINCESS BRIDE, THIS IS SPINAL TAP, WHEN...
- Dec 15, 202555 minS0
<p>Vance Howard is a producer and CEO of Lucky Number 8 Productions. He produced the documentary LUV YA, BUM!, which won the Audience Award for Documentary Spotlight at SXSW 2025. In this conversation, we talk about his...
Episode #67
067 - Gregg Blake - The Indie Film Breakdown
Dec 9, 20251h 14mS0<p>Episode 67 features my good friend and collaborator Gregg Blake (Writer, Director, Actor), who recently wrapped production on his debut feature film SOUVENIR in Atlanta. I helped produce the film, and this episode is...
- Dec 5, 20251h 1mS0
<p>In Episode 66, We welcome Diana Porter, who has more than 50 IMDb acting credits and a growing footprint in the sci-fi thriller space. We talk about her newest short film, THE REWIND, which she co-wrote, co-directed...
- Oct 18, 20251h 6mS0
<p>In this moving and wide-ranging conversation, filmmaker Zef Cota sits down with Los Angeles muralist Mike Norice, the subject of the new documentary Artfully United, and producer Chris Walters, to explore how art...
Episode #64
064 - Jamieson Shea - Producer
Sep 8, 20251h 2mS0<p>In this episode, Zef sits down with producer Jamieson Shea, whose recent projects range from heartfelt indie drama to star-studded comedy. Zef first met Jamieson at the YoFi Fest in New York during the premiere of...
- Aug 31, 20251h 3mS0
<p>Filmmaking partners Erin Áine and Kyle Valle join the podcast to discuss their brand-new indie film ZOMBIE CON VOL. 1. Kyle directed the film and Erin stars as the lead actress.</p> <p>It is a wild zombie apocalypse...
- Aug 13, 20251h 13mS0
<p>Kiira Benz, a filmmaker, theatre director, and pioneer in immersive storytelling. She has been working in the XR space for the last decade, pushing boundaries at the intersection of film, theatre, and virtual...
- Jul 8, 20251h 4mS0
<p>In this episode, I sit down with British filmmaker, fight choreographer, and martial artist Michael Hoad, co-director of the new indie action-thriller A WOMAN SCORNED. We talk about how Michael went from training at...
- Jun 19, 20251h 1mS0
<p>In this episode, we sit down in-person with producer and film finance expert Scott DuPont out in Los Angeles. I first discovered Scott through the documentary MOVIE MONEY CONFIDENTIAL (directed by Rick Pamplin) , and...
- May 21, 202557 minS0
<p>Louise Levison is the undisputed queen of indie film business plans—and in this episode, she breaks down how to actually raise money for your movie. Best known for crafting the business plan that launched The Blair...
- Apr 8, 202551 minS0
<p>Throwback episode -- originally recorded for GlobeScreen in 2023:</p> <p>Legendary cinematographer Dante Spinotti (HEAT, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL, THE INSIDER) joins us for a rare and intimate conversation. We dive into his...
- Feb 28, 202555 minS0
<p>On this episode of The Film Situation, host Zef Cota sits down with Julian Biba—a filmmaker, producer, novelist, and director of the NY True Venture Film Festival—to discuss his unconventional journey into...
- Feb 11, 202550 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Film Situation, we sit down with acclaimed Stanley Kubrick biographers Nathan Abrams and Robert P. Kolker, co-authors of KUBRICK: AN ODYSSEY, to explore the genius of one of cinema’s most...
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