Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival "Tent Talks"
This podcast is a companion piece to the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival. We dig a bit deeper into the films and filmmakers to get a better understanding of the story telling process as well as some entertaining stories that may not have been told. Join us not only for director, editor, and cinematographer interviews, but also all around the town of Flagstaff Arizona for art instillation, story telling, and creative events!
Mon, February 24, 2020
Far Away - Samuel Crossley & Mary Jeanes
We talk with director Samuel Crossley and editor Mary Jeanes about there climbing film, Far Away. The film follows two women in their pursuit of a 'first ascent' on the other side of the world. They were planning on a handful, but ended up in quite the fight for just one. Samuel and Mary get us a bit deeper into the filming and story telling process that created this fun adventure on the screen!
Sun, February 23, 2020
The Nature Makers - Scott Saunders & Lindsey Sterling Krank
*Session 1, Orpheum* - Scott and Lindsey join me at Babbitt's Backcountry to dig deeper into their film The Nature Makers. Three Front line efforts in the struggle to keep species alive and well on this planet!
Fri, February 21, 2020
Stringbean - Michael Dillion and Joe McConaughy
* Session B - Flag Bike Rev* - We talk with both "Dills" and Joe about the unique filming and editing situation for their film Stringbean. The film follows Joe as he attempts to break the FKT (Fastest Known Time) for an Appalachian Trail through-"hike" in 2017
Thu, February 20, 2020
Pacific Lines - Brett Williams
*Climbing Blowout* - Special Events. This film delves into the journey of finding one's heritage alongside the growth of a personal climbing adventure. Brett Williams takes us into the filming process and story telling that surrounds the area of Tonga.
Sun, February 16, 2020
*Panel Discussion* - Ethical Recreation on Tribal Lands
Join moderator James ‘Q’ Martin in a discussion on the connection between economics and social justice for Indigenous communities. Dr. Len Necefer founder of Natives Outdoors, will join panelists Aaron Mike, and Colleen Cooley for an in-depth exploration of the issues at hand, which include facilitating access to landscapes and maintaining traditions tied to them.
Sat, February 15, 2020
Gone Tomorrow - Mike Wilkinson
*Session A, Flag Bike Rev* - Ice Climbing in Kentucky? You better believe it! Nothing more could be said about this but that it is an absolute great time! This episode is a great chat with the filmmaker, Mike Wilkinson, and we are able to dive a bit deeper into the process and hilarious stories from the film, **all over a couple of glasses of bourbon**. I mean, it IS a film based in Kentucky, right!
Fri, February 14, 2020
*Tent Talks* - Night 1, Flag Bike Rev
A tent...on a sidewalk...in front of a film fest. Yep!
Fri, February 14, 2020
Paradise - Erik Petersen
*Session 1, Orpheum Theater* Paradise is the documented story of a community fighting to stop mining at the door of Yellowstone National Park. Erik Petersen has called this area home for a very long time and as such, had to tell it's story.
Thu, February 13, 2020
Extremophiles - Leah Shore & Tracy Fanara
*Session 2, Orpheum Theater* Extremophiles is a short but intense portrait film about the pollution in Brooklyn NY and beyond. We chat with the writing and directing team about the film. Extremophiles are organisms that exist when nothing else can survive.
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