MMP 60: The Youngest Director on Netflix with Rob Smat

MMP 60: The Youngest Director on Netflix with Rob Smat

He was at one time on of the youngest directors with a feature film on Netflix. Writer and director Rob Smat is with me to talk about his film The Last Whistle and a soon to be released documentary. Rob made his feature film The Last Whistle when he was just 23 years...

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A Primer on Hong Kong Cinema with Dr. Gary Bettinson

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The Indie Film Hustler with Alex Ferrari

The Indie Film Hustler with Alex Ferrari

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