Film & Beyond
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
All about Film both here in Minnesota and beyond as we talk to those currently working in the industry, as well as those in other parts of entertainment. Theme Music by Abisha Uhl
Episodes
- 196. AI & the Film Industry with actor Leon Hiland
Actor Leon Hiland joins Film & Beyond to discuss artificial intelligence in the film industry. The conversation also includes what the hosts are watching.
- 195. Mamá Papaya w/ Tahiel & Nicole
Film & Beyond speaks with Tahiel and Nicole about Mamá Papaya, an immigrant-led nonprofit organization based in Minnesota that supports underserved filmmakers and storytellers through financial aid, community organizing, and mentorship.
- 194. Jacelyn P. Johnson Reactions 2.0
Jacelyn P. Johnson joins Film & Beyond for a second time to react to music videos by The Warning, Miles Caton, and Aurora. Music is not included in this podcast episode due to copyright restrictions.
- 193. Award Season w/ Zach Hammill
Film & Beyond discusses award season, sharing Oscar picks and opinions in episode 193 with Zach Hammill. The episode includes a reaction video.
- 192. Full Twin Cities Con 2025 - All Panels & Lipsync Battle
This episode covers Twin Cities Con Year 5, showcasing full convention panels and an extended Lipsync battle. Content is available on their YouTube channel.
- 191. Imani Mansfield - Artist Photographer
This episode features artist photographer Imani Mansfield, discussing her career beginnings, her artistic responses to current events, and her community organizing through Creative Collaborations, including unique photography experiences.
- 190. Gael Palen Megan Mac | Dana + Char
Gael Palen and Megan Mac join Film & Beyond to discuss "Dana + Char," the future direction of the film and series, and the current situation in Minnesota. They also revisit a video from a previous episode.
- 189. Abbey Lowenstein & James Wilsford
Abbey Lowenstein and James Wilsford discuss the locally made film Silly Little Wounds on this episode of Film & Beyond. They also react to a music video.
- 188. 2025 End of Year Episode
The Film & Beyond podcast reviews the year 2025, discussing various topics including comedy, movies, television shows, music, and film festivals.
- 187. Reaction Videos 8.0 - Iniko, The Warning, and Miles Caton & Ludwig Goransson
In this episode of Film & Beyond, the hosts provide reactions to the music videos "Jericho" by Iniko, "Consume" by The Warning, and "I lied to you" by Miles Caton & Ludwig Goransson.
- 186. Twin Cities Con 2025
Film & Beyond covers Twin Cities Con Year 5, one of Minnesota's largest conventions. The episode discusses the event.
- 185. Reaction Videos 6.0
In episode 185, hosts Alan and Rehana briefly discuss Twin Cities Con before reacting to music videos including "Gone Gone Gone" by David Guetta, Teddy Swims, and Tones and I, and "Heavy is the Crown" by Linkin Park.
- 184. Jacelyn P. Johnson
Jacelyn P. Johnson joins hosts Alan and Rehana on Film & Beyond to discuss her work as a multi-hyphenate creative. The episode includes a segment where she chooses between options for a reaction video.
- 183. Reaction Videos 3.0 - Poppy, The Warning & Trailers
This episode of Film & Beyond features reactions to the trailers for 'Send Help' and 'Wicked for Good.' It also includes reactions to Poppy performing 'Spit' and The Warning's live performance of 'Hell You Call a Dream' in Times Square. Mu…
- 182. Reaction Videos 1.1 - T. Swift & The Warning
In this episode of Film & Beyond, hosts Alan and Rehana share reaction videos to music by Taylor Swift and The Warning. They discuss and share selected tracks, aiming to introduce each other to their preferred artists.
- 181. Bee Valentino
This episode of Film & Beyond features a conversation with ASL interpreter Bee Valentino, exploring their professional life and the importance of learning ASL directly from the Deaf community. Recommendations for ASL learning resources are…
- 180. Alex Rumsey
Actor and photographer Alex Rumsey joins Film & Beyond to discuss her journey into the film industry and her experiences both in front of and behind the camera.
- 179. Ernest Howard
Actor and comedian Ernest Howard appeared on Film & Beyond to discuss his process and journey into acting and comedy. The conversation covered his various works, including several films featured on Tubi.
- 178. Brettina Davis
Brettina Davis, an actor and filmmaker, discusses acting techniques, the process of making films, and mental health. Davis is also involved with MNWIFT.
- 177. Zach Sain
In this episode of Film & Beyond, actor Zach Sain shares his experiences on stage and screen, detailing his transition from Minnesota to Los Angeles.
- 176. Laura Fries
This episode features film producer, production manager, and assistant director Laura Fries. She discusses her extensive career in film and television before returning to Minnesota. The conversation explores her journey and the multi-level…
- 175. Jordan Lynn
Filmmaker Jordan Lynn joins Film & Beyond to discuss his production company JLynn Productions, his film "Pass the Rock", and his unconventional path to filmmaking.
- 174. Sam Landman
In episode 174 of Film & Beyond, guest Sam Landman discusses his acting career path from Alabama to film and theatre. The conversation touches upon his involvement in films such as Good Sport and Reuben the Roller Roo.
- 173. Sam Wren Vincent
Actress Sam Wren Vincent discusses her feature film Solitude, which was filmed in Minnesota, and her career path in the entertainment industry.
- 172. Tiffany Cornwell
Actress Tiffany Cornwell returns to Film & Beyond to discuss her recent work, including roles in "Hacks" Season 4 on Max and the Jennifer Lopez movie "Unstoppable."
- 171. Reputations & Egos
In this episode of Film & Beyond, host(s) and guest Lee Fillingsness discuss the role of reputations and egos in the film industry, examining their effects on filmmaking.
- 170. Dana in the Nightmare
The Film & Beyond podcast discusses the second chapter of the Dana Trilogy, Dana in the Nightmare. The episode covers the film's story structure and the challenges faced during its production.
- 169. Michael Greenberg
This episode features filmmaker Michael Greenberg, who is preparing his first feature film. His short film, "The Combination," is selected for the 2025 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The discussion covers his journey as…
- 168. Malia Bantz
This episode features Malia Bantz, who works in the art department for film and serves as a Production Assistant on numerous film productions, including Season 8 of Love is Blind.
- 167. Roni Weissman
Actor Roni Weissman discusses the writing process, her experiences in Los Angeles during the fires, and her return to acting in this episode of Film & Beyond.
- 166. The Last Oscars Episode
This is the final Oscars-specific episode of Film & Beyond. The hosts are changing their format to cover award shows together in one episode and will focus more on filmmakers and the craft of movie-making.
- 165. Awards Season 2025
In episode 165, Film & Beyond discusses the current awards season and reviews nominees for the Oscars.
- 164. Taylor Clement-Oja
Filmmaker, cinematographer, and photographer Taylor Clement joins Film & Beyond to discuss her interest in photography and documentary filmmaking.
- 162. 2024 Wrap-Up
This episode reviews 2024 for the Film & Beyond podcast, detailing changes including a new name, theme music, video integration, and the addition of Patreon episodes, in preparation for Season 8.
- 161. Calley Bliss
This episode features Calley Bliss, a voice-over actor with a background in the music industry. Calley shares details about her life experiences, including living in New York and Boise, and her journey in voice-over work.
- 160. Alex Arredondo
Episode 160 of Film & Beyond features filmmaker Alexander Arredondo, highlighting his extensive behind-the-camera talents and current activities. The episode includes links to his work and associated platforms.
- 159. Will Prescott
Will Prescott, originally from Alaska, is now a filmmaker in Minnesota. The episode discusses his career path and future plans.
- 158. Tic Treitler
Tic Treitler, an actor, singer, and performer, shares their experience starting in theatre with a children's company and their move to expand into on-camera and on-stage work.
- 156. Kalin Birkel
Voice actor and actor Kalin Birkel discusses her career and future plans in this episode of Film & Beyond.
- 155. Film & Beyond
The podcast is changing its name to Film & Beyond. This episode covers the name change and discusses the Olympics, NDAs, and AI in gaming.
- 154. 6th Year Anniversary with Gabi Del Moral
The podcast Film & Beyond celebrates its 6th anniversary with a special guest, Gabi Del Moral, who was featured in Season 1. The discussion covers Gabi's life updates and the future of the podcast. Links to Gabi's projects and the podcast'…
- 153. Jeff Goldsmith
In episode 153 of Film & Beyond, composer Jeff Goldsmith shares details about his latest works, his musical style, and his connection to the Twin Cities and Minnesota.
- 152. Anthony Cousins
Filmmaker Anthony Cousins discusses his film works and proclivities in this episode of Film & Beyond. Cousins, originally from Minnesota, now lives in Colorado.
- 151. Abisha Uhl
In episode 151 of Film & Beyond, Abisha Uhl shares insights into her career as a musician and actress. Uhl, who relocated from Minneapolis to Memphis, discusses her current focus on music and upcoming releases.
- 150. Amber Rhodes
Amber Rhodes discusses her acting career in Minnesota with Film & Beyond, sharing insights into her acting process, past film experiences, and future aspirations.
- 149. Kari Layland
Kari Layland, a filmmaker and actor, shares her experiences and journey in the film industry in Minnesota, including recent work with Z-fest and her early beginnings.
- 148. Charla Marie Bailey
Charla Marie Bailey, an actor from Chicago now based in Minnesota, shares her journey in acting since the age of six. The episode covers her career path, current life, and future endeavors, including a film appearance with a prior guest.
- 147. Reyna Rios-Starr
On Film & Beyond, Reyna Rios-Starr shares her experiences as a film actor and producer with over ten years of work in Minnesota. She also discusses her involvement with the local MN WIFT chapter.
- 146. Life in Film
The Film & Beyond podcast explores the realities of life in film, detailing the struggles, successes, and personal changes that come with pursuing a career in the industry.
- 145. Chelsey Grant
Actress Chelsey Grant discusses her career, which includes work in theater musicals, plays, short films, and feature films such as Sanctified and Frogman.