Uptown Films

Episode Clip | Tips for Actors from a Professional Casting Director

In this episode clip, Erica A. Hart shares some crucial tips for actors on sending self-tape auditions.

May 16, 2026

Episode Clip | Favorite part about Casting

In this episode clip, Erica A. Hart, shares the favorite parts of her job in Casting for Film/TV/Stage.

May 15, 2026

Episode Clip | Working in Independent Casting

In this episode clip, Erica A. Hart discusses her transition into Indie Casting.

May 14, 2026

Episode Clip | Getting a job at ABC Primetime Casting

In this episode clip, Erica A. Hart tells the story of how she got her start in Casting at ABC Primetime Casting

May 13, 2026

Episode Clip | Day in the life of a Casting Director

In this episode clip, Erica A. Hart explains what her day-to-day and project-to-project workflow is like,

May 12, 2026

Episode Clip | What does a Casting Director do?

In this clip, Erica A. Hart discusses what Casting Directors do and what's misunderstood about their role and impact within the casting decisions.

May 11, 2026

Episode 58 | Erica A. Hart | Artios Award–winning Casting Director

In this episode Gregory sat down with Erica A. Hart.This episode was recorded in January of 2026.

May 11, 2026

Episode 57 | Bryan Ribeiro | Mount Vernon Independent Film Festival

This episode was recorded in November 2025. In this episode Gregory sat down with Bryan Ribeiro, the co-founder of the Mount Vernon Independent Film Festival (est 2025) Bryan is a video editor, motion graphics animator, camera operator, and filmmaker.

Apr 27, 2026

Episode 56 | Megan Dhawan

In this episode Gregory is joined by Megan Dhawan, a journalist, filmmaker, photographer, cinephile, programmer, poet and future podcast host!

Apr 26, 2026

Episode 55 | For Venida, For Kalief | Sisa Bueno

In this episode we sit down with Sisa Bueno, Deion & Kamal Browder, two brothers of Kalief Browder to discuss the documentary, FOR VENIDA, FOR KALIEF This documentary debuts the poetry of Venida Brodnax Browder, mother of Kalief Browder- an African-American teenager who inspired incarceration…

Apr 24, 2026

Uptown Films Podcast | Episode 54 | Screencraft Works

Uptown Films Podcast goes international! Guests in this episode include: Elizabeth McIntyre | Co-Founder and DirectorWith a career across conference, exhibition, commissioning and production, Elizabeth’s work includes curation for OKRE, a Wellcome Trust-supported story ideas platform (with a focus…

Apr 20, 2026

Episode 53 | Kazembe Balagun | Maysles Documentary Center

KAZEMBE BALAGUN (he/him), Executive Director For the past twenty years, Kazembe Balagun has been a dynamic force on the NYC’s left intelligentsia scene, bringing together diverse audiences in real time to debate, learn and form solidarity.Kazembe was born in Harlem in 1976, the son of Benjamin and…

Feb 24, 2026

Best Movie Theater Popcorn in NYC | Bonus Clip | Episode 53

Executive Director Kazembe Balagun of Maysles Documentary Center makes a bold claim as his micro cinema center has the best popcorn of any theater in New York City!

Feb 24, 2026

Episode 52 | Solomon West | Trailer Scope | Full Interview

Solomon West is a dynamic professional with a Mechanical Engineering background and a multifaceted career spanning cloud infrastructure, software integration, and community health.

Feb 1, 2026

Episode 52 | Current Events + Solomon West | Trailer Scope

Current Episodes from December 2025 - Rob Reiner- Warner Brothers Discovery + Netflix Deal- Paramount - Casinos in NYC- Repertory Theatres Interview Segment with Solomon West | Founder of TrailerScope Solomon West is a dynamic professional with a Mechanical Engineering background and a multifaceted…

Jan 29, 2026

Uptown Films | Episode 51 | Kendra Monet | Harlem Filmmaker

Episode #51 with Kendra Monet, a filmmaker from Harlem.Kendra Monet is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied Film & TV.

Jan 1, 2026

Uptown Films Podcast | Episode 50 Emelyn Stuart | Stuart Cinema

Welcome to episode 50! We made it!

Dec 31, 2025

Episode 49 | Bonus Clip | Current Movie Watches

In this bonus clips, Gordon& Bernadette discuss films they recently watched.

Dec 28, 2025

Episode 49 | Current Events | Netflix | Monopolization, Anti-trust & Threat to Cinema

In this episode, contributors, Gordon Taft & Bernadette Mahoney discuss the movies they've watched recently and current events like the inevitability of the monopolization in the Streaming Wars: Netflix, Warner Bros, HBO and Paramount back-and-forth, Saudi Arabian money going into entertainment.

Dec 28, 2025

Episode 48 | Rapid Fire Segment | Eileen Level

Enjoy this rapid fire segment with Eileen Level, founder of PaleFO Cinema!

Dec 24, 2025

Episode 48 | Eileen Level | PaleFO Cinema

In this episode, Gregory Hernandez interviews Eileen Level, the founder of PaleFO Cinema.

Dec 24, 2025

Episode 46 | Matt Greenberg | Quality Control Specialist HBO & Warner Bros

Interview with Matt Greenberg (quality control specialist at HBO and Warner Bros) stops by to chat about his career, pathways others can follow to do what he does, and some of his favorite movies!Matt also serves as a board member for the nonprofit Bronx Independent Cinema Center.Make sure you…

Dec 1, 2025

Episode 47 - Current Events, Diane Keaton, NYC Mayoral Election, Paramount, OBAA and More

Recorded in October of 2025, our trio of contributors Max De Mazza, Gordon Taft & Bernadette Mahoney discuss Current Events such as Diane Keaton, Paramount/CBS, NYC Mayoral Election, One Battle After Another and More!

Nov 29, 2025

Episode 45 - Current Events Redford, Tariffs, Mergers, Boycotts, and More

Recorded in September of 2025, our trio of contributors Max De Mazza, Gordon Taft & Bernadette Mahoney discuss Current Events such as Robert Redford, Tariffs, Mergers, Boycotts, and More!

Nov 28, 2025

Auditioning for Highest 2 Lowest

In this short clip, Actress Allison Worrell shares her experience during the audition process for Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest.

Oct 4, 2025

Current Events Segment | Robert Redford Favorite Films

In this short clip, contributors, Gordon Taft, Max De Mazza, Bernadette Mahoney discuss their favorite Robert Redford films.

Oct 4, 2025

Episode 44 | Allison Worrell | Highest 2 Lowest

We welcome back Allison Worrell to discuss her work on Spike Lee's latest film, "Highest 2 Loweest" Allison Worrell is a New York City-based actor who you can see in Spike Lee’s newest film, “Highest 2 Lowest”.

Oct 4, 2025

Episode 42 | Inwood Arts Works | Short Clip

Aaron Simms is the founder and executive producer of Inwood Art Works, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and curating professional performing and visual arts in the Inwood neighborhood and surrounding communities of Northern Manhattan.Simms established Inwood Art Works to serve as a…

Sep 23, 2025

Episode 42 | Aaron Simms | Inwood Film Festival

This episode was recorded in April of 2025 at a studio in Port Morris, run by Green Canvas Productions LLC.Aaron Simms is the founder and executive producer of Inwood Art Works, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and curating professional performing and visual arts in the Inwood…

Sep 22, 2025

Episode 42 | Be Good To The People | Short Clip

Aaron Simms is the founder and executive producer of Inwood Art Works, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and curating professional performing and visual arts in the Inwood neighborhood and surrounding communities of Northern Manhattan.Simms established Inwood Art Works to serve as a…

Sep 22, 2025

Episode 43 | Short Clip | Media Power Couple

April Hernandez Castillo & Zalo Castillo are a media power couple!

Sep 16, 2025

Episode 43 | Short Clip | 2 Decades in the business

In this short clip, April shares wisdom of understanding your value as in the entertainment business.

Sep 16, 2025

Episode 43 | Short Clip #2 | Born in The Bronx: The Joe Conzo Story

In this live podcast short clip, Zalo Castillo discusses the documentary project by Lion Chaser Media about Joe Conzo Born and raised in the Bronx, Joe Conzo Jr.

Sep 13, 2025

Episode 43 | Full | April Hernandez Castillo & Zalo Castillo

This live podcast was recorded at the Dugout Bar in The Bronx near Yankee Stadium.April Hernandez Castillo & Zalo Castillo are the founders of LionChaser MediaLionChaser Media specializes in creating promotional media assets for businesses looking to elevate their online presence and increase their…

Sep 12, 2025

Episode 43 | Short Clip | April Hernandez Castillo & Zalo Castillo

Check out this short clip for Episode 43 April Hernandez Castillo:As an actress, April reached critical heights in her portrayal of Eva Benitez in the award-winning movie, Freedom Writers.

Sep 12, 2025

Episode 41 | Kyra Peters | Bronx Filmmaker on the West Coast

Chapters: 00:00:48:18 About Kyra Peters00:00:00:00 - 00:00:09:29 Intro00:14:52:01 - 00:15:18:29 Mid-break promo00:18:20:02 - 00:19:55:20 Kyra's Inspiration for "If My Voice Rang Louder Than My Skin"00:31:45:03 Outro Full episode featuring Kyra Peters Kyra is a Writer/ Director born and raised in…

Sep 5, 2025

Episode 41 | Kyra Peters | Short Clip 2: Educational Dreams

In this clip, Kyra Peters discusses NYU not being her first choice of school after graduation from the Cinema School and taking part in the Ghetto Film School.

Sep 4, 2025

Episode 41 | Kyra Peters | Short Clip: Beauty of The Bronx

In this clip, Kyra Peters the importance of visual imagery of the Bronx, where she grew up in her film work.

Sep 3, 2025

Episode 40 | Wilfred La Salle | "Security Guard"

Here's the full episode featuring Wilfred La Salle Director’s Statement:The Security Guard was made to unite America, not divide it further.No politics.

Jun 21, 2025

Episode 40 | Wilfred La Salle | Short Clip

In this short clip Wilfred La Salle sits down with Gregory Hernandez to discuss his process of finishing feature films each year.

Jun 20, 2025

Episode 39 | Nicholas Bruckman | The Price of Milk

In this full episode, Gregory Hernandez interviews Nicholas Bruckman.

Jun 20, 2025

Short Clip | Film Rights/Distribution Models

Do you know about SVOD, TVOD, Airline, Educations Rights for movies?

Jun 19, 2025

Episode 39 | Nicholas Bruckman | Short Clip | Distribution Part 1.

In this clip, Nicholas discusses the importance of working backwards on distribution and what are the three C's that Netflix purchases.

Jun 19, 2025

Episode Clip | Jade Nwachukwu | What makes a Costume Design Powerful

In this short clip, Jade Nwachukwu discusses what makes a Costume Design powerful and iconic.

Jun 15, 2025

Episode 38 | Jade Nwachukwu | Founder of Aforieke

In this full episode, new contributor Bernadette Mahoney, interviews Jade Nwachukwu, the founder of Aforieke.Jade was born and raised in the Bronx to a mother from Ghana and a father from Nigeria.

Jun 14, 2025

Episode 38 | Short Clip | Fashion & Film

In this short clip, new contributor, Bernadette Mahoney interviews Jade Nwachukwu about the connection between Fashion, Costume Design & Film.

Jun 13, 2025

Episode 37 | Ninoska Carolina | Mott Haven Film Festival

In this episode, we interviewed Ninoska Carolina, the founder of Mott Haven Film Festival and Bronx Film Festival.

Jun 6, 2025

Short Clip | Ninoska Carolina

In this short clip, Ninoska shares her desire to screen a film from the Bronx at the Mott Haven Film Festival that earns an Oscar nod.

Jun 6, 2025

Short Clip | Jerry Landi | Cinema Inspirations

We're featuring Jerry Landi, @landijerry the co-founder of "Cinema On The Sound"@cinemaonthesound In this clip, we discussed past cinemas in the Bronx that Jerry frequented and later inspired him to start Cinema on the Sound.Cinema on the Sound is located on City Island City Island Avenue thanks to…

May 31, 2025

Episode 36 | Jerry Landi | Cinema On The Sound

In this episode we interviewed Jerry Landi, the co-founder of Cinema on the Sound, an independent movie theater on City Island in The Bronx.

May 30, 2025

Jacob Stebel | Industry Landscape

In this clip, Jacob Stebel and Gregory Hernandez discusses the changing landscape of the film/tv industry in the United States, the importance of reading and writing for indie filmmakers, past collaborations and how indie filmmakers can set themselves apart.

May 29, 2025

Jacob Stebel | Clip | Ghetto Film School

In this clip, Jacob Stebel, the Program Director at the Ghetto Film School (GFS) discusses the origin of the school which is now in its 25th year.

May 28, 2025

Episode 35 | Jacob Stebel | Ghetto Film School

In today's episode, we interviewed Jacob Stebel aka Jacob Steebs.

May 27, 2025

Short Clip # 2 | Shaun Seneviratne | Unlikeable Characters

in this short clip, Shaun shares his approach to crafting authentic characters.

Apr 28, 2025

Episode 34 | Shaun Seneviratne | "Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts"

In this episode we interviewed Shaun Seneviratne to discuss "BEN AND SUZANNE, A REUNION IN 4 PARTS" his first feature film shot on location in Sri Lanka.

Apr 26, 2025

Short Clip #1 | Shaun Seneviratne | Filming in Sri Lanka

In this short clip, Shaun Seneviratne, a Sri Lankan-American filmmaker and educator discusses his experience filming his first feature, "Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts," shot on location in Sri Lanka.

Apr 26, 2025

Short Clip #2 | From The Recording Studio to the Movie Set

In this short clip, Vega dishes how he went from the music industry to the film industry.

Apr 21, 2025

Short Clip #1 | Does it Really Start With the Script?

In this short clip, Vega & Greg debate where filmmakers should focus their energies to achieve success within the industry.

Apr 20, 2025

Episode 33 | Vega Montañez

In this episode, Co-Host Gregory Hernandez interviews Vega Montañez.

Apr 18, 2025

Short clip #2 | Nicole Tay | Future of Queer Cinema

Watch this short clip to learn about Nicole's view on Queer Cinema!

Apr 14, 2025

Short Clip #1 | Nicole Tay

Dive into Nicole's background and filmmaking journey in this short clip!

Apr 13, 2025

Episode 32 | Nicole Tay | "Sub"

In this episode we interview, Nicole Tay, a filmmaker behind the recent works, "Sub" and "Tomato & Eggs: Nicole's bio below: a queer nonbinary woman and award-winning director based in NYC.

Apr 12, 2025

Short Clip #1 Christopher Hall | Finding The Why for Filmmaking

In this short clip, Christopher Hall shares how he discovered the why in making "The Coldest Winter."

Apr 8, 2025

Short Clip #1 Adrian Miranda | First Audition Experience

In this clip, Adrian Miranda discusses his first audition experience and lessons learned.

Apr 7, 2025

Short Clip #1 | Zoe Simone | Shooting "At Night"

Writer/Director Zoe Simone dishes on how the plan for capturing the magic for the short film, "At Night" came to be with expert guidance from Director of Photography Christina Dobre

Apr 6, 2025

Short Clip #1 Kevin Lopez | College Years

In this clip, Kevin Lopez shares how the Organic Chemistry life was NOT for him and how he ultimately chose his creative passion for arts/film.

Apr 5, 2025

Episode 31 | Adrian Miranda | "Gross Anatomy"

Adrian Miranda: Media Mogul with a Physical Therapy side-hustle.With my physical therapy training and my filmmaking skills, I’m working to democratize health education by using humor to teach people about the human body so that they can take better care of their health.After earning my doctorate…

Apr 5, 2025

Episode 30 | Kevin Lopez | "La Salsa Vive"

In this episode, we interviewed Kevin Lopez, the Principal of Motion Picture Technical High School , located in Sunnyside Queens.

Apr 1, 2025

Episode 29 | Zoe Simone | "At Night" Short Film

Zoe Simone is a screenwriter and director from Houston, Texas.

Mar 21, 2025

Episode 28 | Christopher Hall | "The Coldest Winter in New York City"

In this podcast episode we interviewed "Christopher Hall" the writer, director and producer of the award winning feature film, "The Coldest Winter in New York: Christopher Hall is a filmmaker and photographer from New York City.

Mar 14, 2025

Episode 27 | Tatiana Tift | "El Campo"

In this episode, Gregory Hernandez sits down with Tatiana Tift to discuss her recent short documentary, "El Campo" set in the Dominican Republic.

Mar 7, 2025

Episode 26 | Alvaro Franco & Zanin Lindsay (Video Interview)

Here's the video interview featuring Alvaro Franco & Zanin Lindsay

Mar 3, 2025

Episode 25 | Michael Brown | Video Interview

Here's the video interview featuring Michael Brown, the filmmaker behind "The Celebration"

Mar 1, 2025

Interview Clip | Stillflife

In this Interview Clip, Alvaros shares his progression and intention to experiment with new areas of his next project.

Feb 6, 2025

Interview Clip | Uptown Cinema Landscape

In this interview clip, Gregory asks Alvaro & Zanin about their connection to the Uptown Cinema Landscape

Feb 5, 2025

Interview Clip | Favorite Places to Film in The Bronx

In this interview clip: Alvaro Franco and Zanin Lindsay share their favorite locations to film in The Bronx and locations they would like to film in The Bronx.

Feb 2, 2025

Episode 26 | Alvaro Franco & Zanin Lindsay

In this episode, Gregory Hernandez interviewed two Bronx native filmmakers, Alvaro Franco & Zanin Lindsay.

Feb 1, 2025

Interview Clip | Filming Uptown

In this interview clip, Michael Brown discusses his experience filming in Harlem for his short film, "The Celebration"

Jan 26, 2025

Interview Clip | Capturing Motion

In this interview clip, Michael Brown discusses capturing motion during the making of his short film, "The Celebration"

Jan 25, 2025

Episode 25 | Michael Brown | "The Celebration"

In this episode we interview, filmmaker and Board Member for the Bronx Independent Cinema Center, "Michael Brown" MIKE L.

Jan 24, 2025

Episode 24 | Michael Tyner | "The People's Way"

In this episode we interview filmmaker, Michael Tyner. Michael Tyner is an acclaimed producer and director known for his award-winning scripted and documentary content highlighting music, culture, and transformative narratives.

Jan 17, 2025

Bonus Clip: Mike Tyner | Creating From Trauma

In this Bonus Clip, Mike Tyner discusses the point of not living reliving in the trauma for documentary film.

Jan 16, 2025

Bonus Clip | Diversity | Golden Globe Noms

In this Bonus Clip, the trio discuss the lack of diversity with the Golden Globe Nominations.

Jan 16, 2025

Bonus Clip | Luigi Mangione | Documentaries

In this Bonus Clip, the podcast trio discuss Luigi. We told you so!

Jan 15, 2025

Bonus Clip | The Lady Vanishes

In this clip, Ricardo Aguirre Jr. discusses Alfred Hitchcock, which is ranked among the greatest British films of the 20th century.

Jan 14, 2025

Bonus Clip | CGI vs Practical Effects in Blockbusters

In this Bonus Clip, Gordon, Max & Gregory discuss the the 20th anniversary of National Treasure and how the emphasis and over reliance on CGI has degraded blockbusters over the last 20 years.

Jan 9, 2025

Bonus Clip | Whitehouse Down

In this Bonus Clip, Gordon, Max & Gregory discuss the abundance of films shot on green screen, such as "Whitehouse Down"

Jan 8, 2025

Bonus Clip | Developing Your Film Palette

In this Bonus Clip, Gordon, Max & Gregory discuss the benefits of being a cinephile while attempting to strike a balance between watching and making films.

Jan 7, 2025

Episode 22 | The Evolution of Blockbusters

In this episode we dive into Oscar contenders and blockbusters.

Jan 4, 2025

Episode 23 | "THRILLA" | Interview with Ricardo Aguirre Jr.

In this episode, we have our first new episode for 2025! We interviewed Ricardo Aguirre Jr.

Jan 3, 2025

Bonus Clip | The Hudsucker Proxy

In this bonus clip, Co-host, Gordon Taft talks about The Hudsucker Proxy, a 1994 screwball comedy film co-written, produced, and directed by the Coen brothers.

Dec 23, 2024

Episode #21 | Anora, The Substance & Film Rating Systems

We hope you're ready for this jam packed episode! Chapters: 00:00:00:00) Intro 00:00:56:20) Cinemas shutting down 00:06:39:10) UnitedHealthcare C.E.O.

Dec 21, 2024

Bonus Clip | DOC NYC | "The People's Way" & "Remission"

In this bonus clip, we discuss DOC NYC, the largest documentary film festival in the country.

Dec 14, 2024

Bonus Clip | Metro Cinema | Upper West Side Cinema

In this bonus clip, we discuss the Upper West Side Cinema and their quest to claim the Metro for $7 Million

Dec 13, 2024

Bonus Clip | Favorite Winter Films

What's your favorite Winter Films?

Dec 13, 2024

Episode #20 | Spec Script Sold for $3 Million

Our 20th episode has been uploaded! In this episode, we discuss Natan Dotan's Spec Script, "Alignment" that was sold for $3 Million by Fifth Season.

Dec 13, 2024

Bonus Clip | Criterion Closet Adventure in the Freezing Rain!

In this Bonus Clip, Co-host Gordon Taft shares what he had to go through to visit the Criterion Closet.

Dec 11, 2024

Bonus Clip | Director's Commentaries

In this Bonus Clip, we discuss some hilarious Director's Commentaries from Criterion Collection of Michael Mann's "Thief" and John Carpenter's "The Thing"

Dec 11, 2024

Bonus Segment | Film Critic | Armond White

In this Bonus Segment, Co-Host talks about film critic, "Armond White"

Dec 11, 2024

Episode #19 | Hollywood Stock is Low

In this episode, Co-hosts, Gregory Hernandez, Gordon Taft & Max deMazza discuss the vanishing allure of Hollywood, Yofi Film Festival in Yonkers, the Upper Westside Cinema Center's attempts to purchase the Metro, and film recommendations such as Gladiator & Wicked 00:00:00:001) Intro 00:01:23:102)…

Dec 10, 2024

Bonus Clip | Hosting Screenings in Your Local Neighborhood

in this bonus clip, Co-host Gregory Hernandez shares his experience and the importance of screening independent films in his local neighborhood (The Bronx).

Dec 8, 2024

Episode 16 # | Cinema in The Bronx

In this episode, Co-hosts Gregory Hernandez & Sophie Ewh discuss updates on the Bronx Independent Cinema Center, getting through a break up, how the podcast got started and what the rest of 2023 had in store for cinema!

Dec 7, 2024

Episode #18 | Worst Films of 2024

Podcast Co-hosts, Gregory Hernandez, Gordon Taft & Max DeMazza share their opinions on the worst films of 2024, post-election and the art form of filmmaking!

Dec 1, 2024

Bonus Clip | Filmmaking Comes From The Heart

In this bonus clip, the trio of (Gordon, Gregory & Max) discuss the heart of filmmaking!

Dec 1, 2024

Bonus Clip | Exploring Hollywood During Vacation

In this bonus clip, Gregory shares his experience exploring Hollywood during his vacation in October.

Nov 30, 2024

Bonus Clip | Self Taped Auditions

In this bonus clip Allison Worrell shares her views on self taped auditions and how they can be more equitable and fair.

Nov 30, 2024

Episode #15 | SAG-AFTRA | Strike Authorization of 2023

In this episode recorded during June of 2023, Co-host, Gregory Hernandez sits down with actors Allison Worrell, Lauren Sowa and Nichara Nichelle to discuss the the 2023 SAG_AFTRA negotiations, marches, authorization to strike, and what exactly are actors fighting for during a post-pandemic world…

Nov 29, 2024

Bonus Clip | Film Festivals You Need to Know About

Check out this Bonus Clip as Gregory shares some valuable resources for your filmmakers!

Nov 29, 2024

Bonus Clip | The Wild Robot

In this clip, Gordon Taft discusses his experience watching the film, "The Wild Robot"

Nov 23, 2024

Episode #14 | Achieving Consistency in Screenwriting with Jenna Bond and Jason Caldwell

In this episode Jenna Bond and Jason Caldwell share their tips and tricks for competing your screenplay and improving as a screenwriter!

Nov 22, 2024

Bonus Clip | Finding Inspiration as a Screenwriter

In this clip, Jenna Bond and Jason Caldwell discuss where they find inspiration when writing their screenplays.

Nov 22, 2024

The Benefits of Co-Directing

In this Bonus Clip, Elina Street discusses her collaboration with Erica Rose for the Lesbian Bar Project Ever co-directed a project before?

Nov 21, 2024

Origin of the Lesbian Bar Project

In this Bonus Clip, Elina discusses how the Lesbian Bar Project began to take shape.

Nov 20, 2024

Securing Funding for Your Projects

In this bonus clip, Elina Street shares advice on how to run a successful fundraising campaign and other ways to secure funding for your film project.

Nov 19, 2024

Episode #17 | Cinema & Politics in 2024

Uptown Films welcomes new Co-Host Gordon Taft, a filmmaker, screenwriter and movie buff from Yonkers.

Nov 15, 2024

Episode #13 | Creating an Award Winning Docu-series | Elina Street

Elina Street is an Emmy-Award winning French-American director.

Nov 15, 2024

Genre Work in Film

Donald Swenson (Art Director for Ro & The Stardust) explains his approach on the 2024 Oscar qualified bilingual space fantasy, about a free spirited teen and her terminally ill grandmother build a rocket ship they plan to launch into outer space.

Nov 10, 2024

Bronx Influences in Cinema

Eunice Levis is a first-generation Dominican-American, born and raised in The Bronx, New York.

Nov 8, 2024

Episode #12 | Producing an Award-Winning Short Fantasy | Eunice Levis

Eunice Levis is a first-generation Dominican-American, born and raised in The Bronx, New York.

Nov 8, 2024

Teaser | Eunice Levis | Filmmaker

Eunice Levis, a first-generation Dominican American. Her work focuses on genre-bending stories that combine her love of horror, sci-fi, thriller and fantasy.

Nov 3, 2024

Uptown Films Podcast | Season 2 Trailer

We're back! After a 1 year hiatus, Uptown Films Podcast returns with previously recorded episodes in 2023 plus new ones recorded this year!

Oct 29, 2024

Episode #11 | Editing Award-Winning Journalism | Keith Overton | Special LIVE Episode

This week, we're on-stage with Keith Overton, editor of Big Words and assistant editor of VICE NEWS Tonight, for a special LIVE episode recorded during our launch party!

Jan 13, 2023

Episode #10 | Breaking Into the Film Industry | Jorgy Cruz

On this final episode of our first season, we're chatting with Jorgy Cruz, the director of Funny Pains.

Nov 18, 2022

Episode #09 | Running a Community Organization for Filmmakers | Bronx Film 48

This week's episode is with two Co-Founders of Bronx Film 48, a community organization created to increase the number of filmmakers in The Bronx through networking events, workshops, and an annual 48-Hour Film Challenge.

Nov 11, 2022

Episode #08 | Getting Started as an Actor | Athena Colón

This episode is with actress and teaching artist Athena Colón, known for her work in Jessica Jones, Law & Order: SVU, and Vinyl.

Nov 4, 2022

Episode #07 |Curating a Film Festival | Melisa Ramos

This week, we're chatting with Melisa Ramos, Post-Production Specialist, Film Instructor, and Lead Curator of the 21 Islands Film Festival!

Oct 28, 2022

Episode #06 | Writing, Directing, and Starring in Your Own Series | Danielle Alonzo

Today we're talking with Danielle Alonzo, the creator of Bronxish, a comedic webseries about the adventures a young woman endures while chasing her dreams.

Oct 21, 2022

Episode #05 | Reaching Audiences with Short-Form Content | Thomas J. Cooksey

On today's episode we're chatting with Thomas J. Cooksey, the Co-Founder and CEO or Reel Deal Digital.

Oct 14, 2022

Episode #04 | Bringing Hollywood to the Bronx | Christina Richardson

This week we're chatting with Christina Richardson, the founder of Bronx Film Initiative.

Oct 7, 2022

Episode #03 | Starting a Community-Oriented Production Company | Everette S. Hamlette

This episode is with Everette S. Hamlette, a videographer, editor, producer, content creator, marketer, brander, entrepreneur, and award winning writer...

Sep 30, 2022

Episode #02 | Directing an Impact Documentary | Vivian Vázquez Irizarry and Gretchen Hildebran

On today's episode, we're chatting with Vivian Vázquez Irizarry and Gretchen Hildebran, the co-directors of Decade of Fire.

Sep 23, 2022

Episode #01 | Finding Community as a Screenwriter from the Bronx | Mike Wells

This week we're chatting with Mike Wells, a writer living and working in New York.

Sep 16, 2022

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Uptown Films is a podcast created to improve the Uptown NYC cinema landscape, appreciate the craft of filmmaking, and spotlight the array of career paths within the industry.

Sep 14, 2022