TIFF World Premiere: The Napa Boys | Independent Filmmaking Breakdown
Release Date: 09/08/2025
Female Desire & Sundance Success: Chloé Robichaud on Her Sexy New Film 'Two Women'
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The Hilarious and Sexy New Film Will Be Coming to Theaters April 24! Winner of the Special Jury Prize at Sundance, is an irrepressible comedy about two mothers who refuse to settle for stagnant lives and instead pursue the joy they need to feel alive and fulfilled. When neighbors Violette (Laurence Leboeuf) and Florence (Karine Gonthier-Hyndman) bond over the ennui of parenthood, they realize that the solution to reviving their joie de vivre may be in listening to their libidos. As the two start finding sex in unexpected places, they examine the larger unfulfilled...
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Cate Shortland (Somersault) on Female Filmmaking, Vulnerability & Finding Your Voice
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MEDUZA: The Ukrainian Actor Who Became a Real Sniper | Roc Morin
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The Story Behind Diane Keaton’s Documentary Heaven (New HD Restoration) | Producer Arnie Holland
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Curtis Institute of Music Sexual Abuse Exposed | Dear Lara Documentary & Survivor Testimony
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Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse and institutional failure. Listener discretion advised. Why can’t parents find this when they search the Curtis Institute of Music? In this episode, we examine Dear Lara, the powerful new social justice documentary from world-renowned violinist and filmmaker Lara St. John, which premiered nationally at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). The film documents St. John’s public account of sexual assault she endured at age 14 while a student at the Curtis Institute of Music—first reported by The Philadelphia...
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Blake Winston Rice | Toronto Film Festival Premiere Director of DISC
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The Long Way Home: When Soviet Rock Met the West
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Filmmakers “Steal Away” | Clement Virgo & Tamara Faith Berger | TIFF
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Join me on She’s All Over The Place as I sit down with director Clement Virgo and writer Tamara Faith Berger to explore the making of the psychological thriller “Steal Away”, which premiered at TIFF. We dive into the film’s lush, intense world of teen drama, desire, and power, adapted from the non-fiction book Steal Away Home. Hear insights into the creative process, casting decisions with Angourie Rice and Mallori Johnson, and how the film illuminates untold histories of female power and systemic cruelty. If you’re a filmmaker, actor, or creative, this episode gives a...
info_outlineGuests: NICK CORIROSSI & ARMEN WEITZMAN - Filmmakers and Stars
Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman; two infamous recluses, have emerged with THE NAPA BOYS to return glory to the very industry that banished them, and to give their heart to the people.
The Napa Boys is the "fourth" film in a fictional franchise that follows a group of friends on mystical and often wine-related adventures. In this installment, the leader of the Napa Boys, the lothario Jack Jr., rallies his reluctant beta co-captain, Miles Jr., and the rest of the gang for one last journey into the unknown, with their path set forth by the mysterious and infamous Sommelier. Joined this time by Puck, a bright young podcaster and fan of the Napa Boys graphic novel, the group sets out to learn about friendship, adventure, love, loss, and viticulture.
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NICK CORIROSSI
“Jack Jr”
Nick is a writer/director/actor whose projects have accrued hundreds of millions of views worldwide. and garnered awards and great respect in the filmmaking community. While a head creative at FunnyOrDie he created Don Cheadle is Captain Planet, trolled the world with Huvrtech.com, made John Goodman Colonel Sanders, leaked an NC-17 Dark Knight Rises Ending, hosted Clip Cup, and examined Carmen Electra's Cum Ghosts. He's appeared as recurring characters on Late Night with Conan O'Brien,
Nick has written/directed/performed for Adult Swim on their late night infomercial series, and cartoon Hot Streets, directed the cult comedy Deep Murder for Shudder, and recently contributed as a joke and scenario writer for Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm. He appears as Craig Healy on the streaming service satire, www.Vioobu.com and In 2021 starred in and co- wrote/directed the acclaimed, underground hit film www.BoltDriver.LA . Recently Nick was a writer on Season 6 of the Eric Andre Show.
ARMEN WEITZMAN
“Miles Jr”
Armen Weitzman is an English musician. He gained global fame with the Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and the piano, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. Also known as the heart and soul of The Napa Boys; he has appeared in television and film projects such as Burning Love, The Sarah Silverman Program, , Role Models, School for Scoundrels, GLOW, Veep, and Ocean's Thirteen. He was also on the MTV show Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous as the title character's best friend, Greg LeBlanc. He co-starred as the servant Garfield in the Comedy Central show Another Period, and appeared as Jeff in Silicon Valley, as Ruby in Netflix's Love, and as Lorne Michaels in A Futile and Stupid Gesture. Armen is the co-creator, writer, and producer of The Napa Boys, in which he also stars. The film will hold its TIFF ‘25 World Premiere in the Midnight Madness section of the festival
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