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Sunday, April 27
 

8:15pm CDT

Sit Down With The Filmmakers
Sunday April 27, 2025 8:15pm - 9:45pm CDT
Hosted by the ever-charismatic Zurkie, this 90-minute live show brings late-night energy to the festival stage. Blending humor, heart, and celebration, the event spotlights 11–12 featured filmmakers in a vibrant, talk show-style format.

In the first half, filmmakers appear in small groups for quick, candid interviews—sharing stories, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes moments. Midway through, we’ll pause for a special 10-minute segment to honor the winner of the Epidemic Sound Film Challenge.

The second half brings everyone on stage for a fun, free-flowing group conversation—an unforgettable close to a night of community, creativity, and connection.
Presenters
avatar for Sonya Akulshina

Sonya Akulshina

Sonya Akulshina is a director and video artist currently based in Finland. Sonya’s artistic approach is driven by a desire to illuminate the human experience and create a space for viewers to reflect on their own. Through a unique blend of visual poetry and emotional depth, she... Read More →
avatar for Harold Bohorquez

Harold Bohorquez

Writer-Director Harold Bohorquez is a Venezuelan-American filmmaker based in Salt Lake City. Currently freelancing and managing a YouTube channel where he shares insights into his creative process, Harold hones his craft by focusing on desperate characters pushed to their extremes... Read More →
avatar for Nneka Julia

Nneka Julia

Nneka Julia is a writer, filmmaker, and creator with Cambodian and Nigerian heritage. She works with a range of clients to create bold, colorful stories that span culture, travel, and the human experience.
avatar for Mamadou Yattassaye

Mamadou Yattassaye

Mamadou Yattassaye is a 25 year old filmmaker, indie/soul songwriter, and poet from Harlem,New York. A first-generation Malian, his creative work illuminates the dynamic interiority of Africanstories, examining the nuanced disparities amongst first-generation Africans, African immigrants... Read More →
avatar for Baron Ryan

Baron Ryan

Baron Ryan is a writer and internet filmmaker whose work sometimes focuses on themes of existentialism and relationships. Originally from Missouri, he started writing as a form of escapism, until he finally escaped to Austin. He now writes to try and understand what can't be understood... Read More →
avatar for Phillip Linnik

Phillip Linnik

Phillip Linnik is a 23-year-old filmmaker from Ithaca. Every frame he creates is a reflection of his experiences, dreams, and the countless stories that have shaped his journey. Through each film, he strives to blur the line between reality and artistry, inviting audiences into an... Read More →
avatar for Zach Schy

Zach Schy

Zach Schy, also known as Schyguyy, is a 21-year-old cinematographer and creative director from the Midwest. Best known for his liminal and ambient compositions, Schyguyy finds unique ways to capture emotions in visual form.
avatar for Nicholas Adams

Nicholas Adams

Nicholas Adams, known online as Recider, is a filmmaking content creator based in New Braunfels, Texas. Filming videos since he was 10 years old, Nicholas has always felt drawn to the visual medium. Attending TAMUCC for Media Production, Nicholas used social media as a second space... Read More →
avatar for Timothy Linnik

Timothy Linnik

Timothy Linnik is an emerging actor based in New York, known for his compelling performances in cinematic short films that capture the essence of feature-length movies. Alongside his brother, Phil Linnik, Timothy has carved a niche in the digital content creation space by producing... Read More →
avatar for Monique Yvonne Jones

Monique Yvonne Jones

Monique Jones is a film director based in Los Angeles, California. She is most known for being a one-person film production and crafts surreal, mysterious stories using emotional narratives and beautiful cinematography. With a background in many areas behind the camera, she relates... Read More →
Sunday April 27, 2025 8:15pm - 9:45pm CDT
Paramount Theatre
 
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