POD 16: Andy Hendrickson Comedian

Vitaly Bokser chats with Andy Hendrickson, a stand-up comedian. We discuss comedy, how he writes jokes, got his start, got on Letterman, and going to film from comedy.

POD 15: Ari Gold Director Adventures of Power

Adventures of Power

Vitaly Bokser and Ari Gold, Director, Actor and Musician, discuss his film “Adventures of Power” starring Ari Gold, Adrian Grenier, Michael McKean, Jane Lynch, Chiu Chi Ling and Shoshannah Stern. Plus we discuss his short film “Helicopter”, about his mother passing in a Helicopter crash with promoter Bill Graham

Adventures of Power Feature Film – Trailer (Air Drumming Film!!!

Adventures of Power – Feature Film (Available to Watch online)

“Helicopter” Short Film

More work By Ari Gold on his site: http://arigoldfilms.com/

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POD 14: Ethan Young Music Video Director Wet Leather

Vitaly Bokser and Ethan Young, Music Video Director, discuss his latest music video, Wet Leather “Yours and Mine”. We also delve into his other videos for UV Rays and Humeysha.

Ethan Young’s Website: http://www.ethansamuelyoung.com/

Wet Leather – “Yours and Mine” Music Video

WET LEATHER – "Yours & Mine" from Ethan Young on Vimeo.

HUMEYSHA – “Burma Between You And Me” Music Video

HUMEYSHA – "Burma Between You And Me" from Ethan Young on Vimeo.

UV RAYS – “Brothers” Music Video

UV RAYS – "Brothers" from Ethan Young on Vimeo.

POD 013: Eythan Maidoff Camera Op / DP and the problems of making a film in Egypt



Vitaly Bokser chats with Eythan Maidoff about the latest project he worked on, a movie shot in Egypt, the pitfalls of going to a far away land to make a film. We also touch upon gear, rental houses and being a working DP.

Eythan Maidoff’s Website: http://www.eythanmaidhof.com/

POD 012: Eric Latek Director Gary “Tiger” Balletto Documentary



Vitaly Bokser interviews Eric Latek, the Director / Producer behind “Tiger”, a documentary film that takes place over 13 years about a Boxer, Gary “Tiger” Ballatto’s Life. Check it out here http://www.tigerthemovie.com/

Eric Latek’s Website: http://ericlatek.com/

TIGER Trailer Extended Edition

TIGER TRAILER 2

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POD 011: Eddie Rosenstein Director Freedom To Marry



Vitaly Bokser interviews Eddie Rosenstein, the Director / Producer behind “Sandhogs” doc about NYC Water Tunnel Workers, and “Freedom To Marry”, a film about the gay rights movement to secure Marriage Rights. check it out here http://freedomtomarrymovie.com/

BOATLIFT : 9/11 Doc Narrated by Tom Hanks

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POD 010: Kiira Benzing – Director and Actor

DP Vitaly Bokser interviews Kiira Benzing about her documentary films and her foray into narrative films as a Producer.

POD 009: Jesse Tendler – Producer and Actor



DP Vitaly Bokser interviews Jesse Tendler about his past as a child actor, leading to his present as a Producer for Independent films.

Jesse started as kid acting in broadcast tv shows back in the 80’s such as “The Ellen Burstyn Show”. Eventually he decided to leave the business and pursue a degree… yes he actually went to college and studied business and engineering. During his time at school, his love for cinema got rekindled, and he came back both as an Actor and Producer on indie films.

One of those films, “Leaving Circadia” (that we both worked on), is making the festival circuit currently and gathering a lot of praise. If you actually want to see it, get some tickets its playing at the SOHO International Film Festival in NY May 2015. Heres a trailer below.

Another film we both worked on was “Other Plans” starring Jamie Kennedy. That film is currently planning a release this year in the states. Here is a trailer for that film.

“OTHER PLANS” – Trailer from Rock On! Films on Vimeo.

POD 008: Carlos Almonte – Editor and Director – Part 2



DP Vitaly Bokser continues his interview with Carlos Almonte about his current career editing and now directing commercials, music videos and shorts.

Carlos has worked with filmmakers like Error Morris (Think) to huge name talent like Tom Hanks (Boatlift Doc). So for those links check below. He has always been on both sides of the creative process – whether right by the camera as a director or even a cinematographer or in post by an editing system. In all that time he has always been telling stories.

I have known Carlos for a long time and he is definitely a driven, strong willed, full of vision director and editor, and I do absolutely look forward to seeing what he can accomplish in the years to come. So Carlos if you’re reading this – make a feature!

Links to Carlos’ Directorial Work:

“My Sweet Radio” Julian James – Music Video
My Sweet Radio – We Play only a part of it in the podcast, watch the whole thing here.

My Sweet Radio from Jullian Records on Vimeo.

“Lint” Short Film

‘Lint’ Short Film Trailer from Motion Blur on Vimeo.

“Boundless” Varick – Music Video

“Zip Aviation” Commercial

ZIP Aviation Commercial from Vitaly Bokser on Vimeo.

Links to Carlos’ Editorial Work:

BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

IBM Think Forum: Errol Morris & Sir Howard Stringer

Lopez vs. Ortiz: Fight Recap

Red Cross: Haiti 2 Year Anniversary After the Earthquake

POD 007: Carlos Almonte – Editor and Director – Part 1



DP Vitaly Bokser interviews Carlos Almonte about his long career editing and now directing commercials, music videos and shorts.

Carlos started out as a teenager making films with his friends running around Brooklyn with Toy AK’s painted black, stuffed with batteries for weight, shooting Action Sci-Fi Films that he then sold on Fangoria type magazines – all by the time he was 14. This was the 90’s so there was no internet the way we know it today. Editing was also a black art and considered as much back in that day. When Final Cut came out and he was able to move clips in a timeline – his future was set. The magic had become something he could do at home now.

In this podcast we cover his professional career working at big networks and on a large projects. Carlos has worked with people like Tom Hanks and Error Morris and clients such as ABC, Ogilvy, and Showtime.  This will be a 2 part Episode. Part 1 covering his past. Part 2 covering his present, editing work and directing work.

Below are just a few links to his work. More will be in Part 2.

My Sweet Radio – We Play only a part of it in the podcast, watch the whole thing here.

My Sweet Radio from Jullian Records on Vimeo.

BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

More to come in Episode 2.