Indian cinema is the largest national film industry in terms of the number of films produced, with 2,446 feature films produced annually as of 2019. But until today...I haven't talked about it for the podcast. That changes with the extraordinary story of Rohini Jadhav, who recently filmed her debut short ANOKHI.

Love letter to New York City? Check. A humble, kind, smart filmmaker? Check. A bold name and a bold film on Kickstarter? Check, check, check. In this episode, I talk with filmmaker Louis Momméja about his new film, REFUCTORING.

In a first for the First Time Go podcast, I talk with a filmmaker in person -- Ibrahim Nash'at, the multi-award winning Egyptian documentary filmmaker who made HOLLYWOODGATE, which premiered at DC/DOX 2024.

There's been (roughly) 100 episodes of the podcast. So when you hit on topics you haven't talked with anybody about before (IRAs, 401(k)s, faith-based organizations), you know you are in for something special.

In this episode, I talk with filmmaker Kyle Prohaska about all of these things, plus perseverance, resilience, and becoming a jack of all trades in the filmmaking business.

I talk with filmmaker Brennan Hershock about his top 8 win at the Straight 8 competition for TWICE THRICE TOLD. What is the Straight 8 competition? It is absolutely worth learning more about. Brennan’s story is simply astonishing.

I talk with filmmaker Patiparn Boontarig about his debut feature, SOLIDS BY THE SEASHORE, and the podcast’s first theater screening, July 10th, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

I talk with documentary filmmaker Sierra Urich about her film, JOONAM; how she got her start; the takeaways from premiering at the Sundance Film Festival; the state of documentary filmmaking; and what’s next for Sierra.

I talk with filmmaker Anne Thorens about making the film SHE wanted to make, which turned into the most watched on Short of the Week. If you ever needed a pod episode as an indie filmmaker to help you trust yourself, this is it.

I talk with filmmaker Morgan Chen about his amazing life story -- from Oregon to Atlanta, and now about an upcoming documentary -- SCHOOL OF THE OPEN -- in New Hampshire. It's a journey you won't want to miss.

I talk with Joshua Caldwell, director of MENDING THE LINE, which hit number one on Netflix upon its streaming release in March, 2024. This conversation was recorded in September, 2023, but maintains its relevancy through Josh’s truth-telling about independent filmmaking.

I talk with South African filmmaker Lola Aikins, who is currently crowdfunding for her film NALEDI on Kickstarter through May 27, 2024.

I talk with filmmaker Peter Kimball about academia, Washington, DC filmmaking, and how (and why) he makes such original, bold choices.

I talk with filmmaker Jason Adam Maselle about his award-winning film, PUNTER, and the journey from South Africa to New York City and beyond.

I talk with the creators of the scifi anthology, A THOUSAND SUNS, for the first live podcast episode of the show.

I talk with Cara Yeates about her production company and her new film, GONE BEFORE YOUR EYES.

I talk with Kim Steele about climate filmmaking and her upcoming projects, including a climate romcom.

I talk with Erik Barmack, founder and CEO of Wild Sheep Content.

I talk with Jules Rosskam, director of DESIRE LINES.

I talk with Venezuelan director, screenwriter, film producer, and Golden Lion recipient Lorenzo Vigas.

I talk with director Khaula Kai Mahmood about her film, FRAYED FLAGS, and her unique career.