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SIFTER for the Ear

His first feature is on AMC

Fri, Jan 24, 2025

Alan Scott Neal is a Virginia native, who’s worked for many years in casting. His first directorial feature “Last Straw” is now on AMC and Shudder. Our discussion includes: – How has…

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SIFTER for the Ear

Learn about these groups

Fri, Jan 17, 2025

This week is a double feature with three interesting women talking about their involvement in a special aspect of the biz. First is Connie St John, president of Women in Film and…

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SIFTER for the Ear

TVJerry interviews TVJerry

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

To mark the beginning of the 4th year of SIFTER FOR THE EAR, I went for a meta gimmick. Local cinematographer Bunt Young is known for his voice impressions of people in…

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Brain Box

Brain Box with SMoVA Ep. 2 – Community Science w/Devin Jefferson

Mon, Jan 6, 2025

If you are new to Brain Box, now is a great time to start listening! Throughout the month, we will be replaying the series, start to finish, leading up to brand new…

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Brain Box w/The SmoVA Ep. 1 – Astronomer Justin Bartel

Mon, Jan 6, 2025

If you are new to Brain Box, now is a great time to start listening! Throughout the month, we will be replaying the series, start to finish, leading up to brand new…

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SIFTER for the Ear

Moses Ezekiel: A Portrait of a Lost Artist

Fri, Jan 3, 2025

Steven Pressman was featured on this show for his previous film at the Israeli and Jewish Film Festival presented by the Weinstein Jewish Community Center. That film was “The Levys of Monticello”…

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SIFTER for the Ear

Death of a Child Star

Fri, Dec 27, 2024

Local filmmaker Carter Amos wrote and directed Death Of A Child Star, about a young woman who’s haunted by her past TV show. The film will have a free premiere screening at…

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What Wakes Me Up 8 Palestine Ali Jawhar on Bible, Koran, History, Culture and Future

Mon, Dec 23, 2024

Jesus was said to be born in Palestine on December 25th so this episode is especially timely. What Wakes Me Up this time is the plight of All the People in all…

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