Film & Beyond

All about Film both here in Minnesota and beyond as we talk to those currently working in the industry, as well as those in other parts of entertainment. Theme Music by Abisha Uhl

196. AI & the Film Industry with actor Leon Hiland 05/05/2026

196. AI & the Film Industry with actor Leon Hiland AI & the Film Industry discussion with actor Leon Hiland. We also get into what we're watching and more. Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod YouTube Donate to our Patreon /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/41152870

195. Mamá Papaya w/ Tahiel & Nicole 04/06/2026

195. Mamá Papaya w/ Tahiel & Nicole We chat with the creators of Mamá Papaya, Tahiel & Nicole. Mamá Papaya is an immigrant-led nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing and cultivating underserved filmmakers and storytellers moving our cultures towards safety, care, equity, justice, and solidarity. We are rooted in Mni Sota Makoce, the unceeded lands of the Dakota (Minnesota, United States). Through financial support, community organizing, and mentorship, our programs support filmmakers and their communities to engage in a transformative and healing film experience that fosters deep growth, skill development, and meaningful relationships. Reaction Video: The Warning - Que Mas Quieres Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod YouTube Support us on Patreon /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/40733290

194. Jacelyn P. Johnson Reactions 2.0 03/23/2026

194. Jacelyn P. Johnson Reactions 2.0 Back by popular demand we have Jacelyn join us again to react to some more music videos and official music videos from The Warning, Miles Caton, and Aurora. **NO MUSIC DUE TO COPYRIGHT BUT WATCH AND HEAR IT ON OUR YOUTUBE** YouTube - Videos: The Warning - “Crazy Train” Ellen Show Miles Caton - Flames of fortune Aurora Runaway ALICE SMITH & MILES CATON & Miles Caton re-creating “Last Time (I Seen the Sun)”at Cafe Juke The Warning - Kerosene Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod YouTube Support us on Patreon /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/40582910

193. Award Season w/ Zach Hammill 03/09/2026

193. Award Season w/ Zach Hammill Our award season episode with Oscar picks and opinions, as we start it off with another reaction video. **NO MUSIC DUE TO COPYRIGHT BUT WATCH AND HEAR IT ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL** YouTube - Evolve - The Warning Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube www.youtube.com/@UCd3HZoU1ocEax7PyYgr3JrQ /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/40354940

192. Full Twin Cities Con 2025 - All Panels & Lipsync Battle 02/23/2026

192. Full Twin Cities Con 2025 - All Panels & Lipsync Battle Twin Cities Con 2025 - FULL VERSION We Explore one of the biggest Conventions in Minnesota, Twin Cities Con Year 5. We show the full panels and extended Lipsync battle. **NO MUSIC DUE TO COPYRIGHT BUT WATCH AND HEAR IT ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL** YouTube - Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube www.youtube.com/@UCd3HZoU1ocEax7PyYgr3JrQ /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/40193680

191. Imani Mansfield - Artist Photographer 02/09/2026

191. Imani Mansfield - Artist Photographer We talk to Imani Mansfield about her Artist Photographer work. We discuss her beginnings as a photographer and as an artist. Along with the recent events surrounding the Twin Cities. She also shares about her creative vignettes on her Instagram Reels expressing her feelings about what has been happening and how she has expresses it in her art. We also learn about community events she organizes through Creative Collaborations, 18+ A unique photography experience for creative Adults, photos taken by various artists. Check out the episode for all of this and more. IG: Events: 2/11 - Paikka, Galentines Photo Event 2/26 - TBA, Fundraiser headshots for Mutual Aid 3/11 - Paikka, Set building Photo Event Reaction Video: Taylor Swift - exile (folklore: the long pond studio sessions | Disney+) ft. Bon Iver https://youtu.be/o5SQIECedTY?si=EPxz9v68D89cQhPZ Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod YouTube Support us on Patreon /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/40029710

190. Gael Palen Megan Mac | Dana + Char 01/26/2026

190. Gael Palen Megan Mac | Dana + Char We get a chance to talk to Gael Palen & Megan Mac about Dana + Char, and they chose to redeem The Warning - Breathe, Live video from episode 1.0 that never made it to YouTube. We discuss where the future of this story is going for the film and series and the current state of Minnesota. **NO MUSIC DUE TO COPYRIGHT BUT WATCH AND HEAR IT ON OUR YOUTUBE** YouTube - Bring Marshi's Pawrent Home Safe! Stand with Minnesota Reaction Video: Breathe (LIVE) - The Warning Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Support us on Patreon /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/39871720

189. Abbey Lowenstein & James Wilsford 01/12/2026

189. Abbey Lowenstein & James Wilsford **NO MUSIC DUE TO COPYRIGHT BUT WATCH AND HEAR IT ON OUR YOUTUBE** YouTube - This week we interview two actors from a locally made film called Silly Little Wounds. Abbey Lowenstein & James Wilsford join us to discuss the film and so much more! Also with which music video will they choose to react to? Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/39699695

188. 2025 End of Year Episode 12/29/2025

188. 2025 End of Year Episode We cover the wide range of topics of the year that was 2025. Comedy, Movies, Shows, Music, and Film Festivals. Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/39548230

187. Reaction Videos 8.0 - Iniko, The Warning, and Miles Caton & Ludwig Goransson 12/15/2025

187. Reaction Videos 8.0 - Iniko, The Warning, and Miles Caton & Ludwig Goransson **NO MUSIC DUE TO COPYRIGHT BUT WATCH AND HEAR IT ON OUR YOUTUBE** YouTube - We React to Iniko - "Jericho", The Warning - "Consume" (lyric video and LIVE), and Miles Caton & Ludwig Goransson - "I lied to you" from Sinners Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/39397345

186. Twin Cities Con 2025 12/01/2025

186. Twin Cities Con 2025 Episode 186. Twin Cities Con 2025 We Explore one of the biggest Conventions in Minnesota, Twin Cities Con Year 5. Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/39213285

185. Reaction Videos 6.0 11/17/2025

185. Reaction Videos 6.0 **NO MUSIC DUE TO COPYRIGHT BUT WATCH AND HEAR IT ON OUR YOUTUBE** YouTube - Alan & Rehana recap Twin Cities Con a little bit, and then react to Gone Gone Gone by David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones and I, Linkin Park Heavy is the Crown LIVE at Worlds 2024, Yonaka - Seize the Power, and Cure for Me - Aurora. David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones and I - Gone Gone Gone Linkin Park Heavy is the Crown LIVE at Worlds 2024 Yonaka - Seize the Power Aurora - Cure for Me Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/39031145

184. Jacelyn P. Johnson 11/03/2025

184. Jacelyn P. Johnson **NO MUSIC DUE TO COPYRIGHT BUT WATCH AND HEAR IT ALL ON OUR YOUTUBE** YouTube - Jacelyn is a multi-hyphenate creative and to break the ice we give her a few options to pick for a reaction video is it the Warning or Taylor Swift? Learn more about her with her discussion with Alan & Rehana in this special guest episode. Instagram: @Jahpenee Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/38789435

183. Reaction Videos 3.0 - Poppy, The Warning & Trailers 10/25/2025

183. Reaction Videos 3.0 - Poppy, The Warning & Trailers **NO MUSIC DUE TO COPYRIGHT BUT WATCH AND HEAR IT ALL ON OUR YOUTUBE** YouTube - We react to Trailers 'Send Help' & 'Wicked for Good' then 'Spit' by Poppy and 'Hell You Call a Dream' Live in Times Square by The Warning. Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/38779305

182. Reaction Videos 1.1 - T. Swift & The Warning 10/25/2025

182. Reaction Videos 1.1 - T. Swift & The Warning **NO MUSIC DUE TO COPYRIGHT BUT WATCH AND HEAR IT ALL ON OUR YOUTUBE** YouTube - Alan shares with Rehana DISCIPLE LIVE & MV by The Warning. Rehana shares with Alan You Need to Calm Down & So Long London by Taylor Swift. Alan & Rehana have been wanting to get the other onboard with the other's favorite band/artist in Taylor Swift and The Warning. These two exchange yet another round of hopefully more successful reaction videos to which each is a respective fan of as they attempt to persuade the other into either becoming a Swiftie and/or joining The Warning Army. Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/38778745

181. Bee Valentino 09/22/2025

181. Bee Valentino Bee Valentino is an ASL interpreter. We had a great chat with Bee and learned all about their busy life. Make sure to catch this Beyond episode! Learn ASL !!! FIRST THINGS FIRST: always and only learn ASL from a Deaf person. Steer clear of content creators that speak + teach ASL simultaneously. Hearing people (including interpreters) have no agency to teach the legacy of this language accurately and honorably!!!! YouTube: •Bill Vicars - ASL basics, long standing resource of learning material. Also has his own website lifeprint.com. Strong recommend. •ASL Nook •Dack Virnig - Deaf story teller (he’s from MN!) Facebook: •“Sign Language 101” page - reels of teaching signs, usually in a category. •ASL Connect - page •Community Ed courses offered in person or on Zoom. Nominal costs, sometimes free. Check if taught by a Deaf person before registering. •Queer ASL - bimonthly zoom classes Deaf Instagram Content Creators: aslsuzyq theasllab aslconnect aslpinnacle signwithamar suchalovelyred theaslshop aslsmwithme App: •The ASL App •Lingvano TV Shows/Film: •Switched at Birth - features deaf actors and loads of ASL •CODA Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/37749435

180. Alex Rumsey 09/08/2025

180. Alex Rumsey Alex Rumsey, actor and photographer joins us as we discuss a little about her path into film. She has a number of films under her belt both in front of and behind the camera. Learn more about Alex with us. Instagram @alex.rumsey.21 https://www.thatsoriginal.net Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/37749360

179. Ernest Howard 08/25/2025

179. Ernest Howard Actor and comedian Ernest Howard joins us for episode 179. We discover more about his process and path to acting and comedy. Find out about all of his works including several films on Tubi. Instagram: @e.nosense Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/37749340

178. Brettina Davis 08/11/2025

178. Brettina Davis Actor turned filmmaker among so many other things, Brettina Davis is also on the board for MNWIFT, be sure to visit their website. We talk about a lot in this episode from acting techniques to making your own films, and mental health. Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/37453460

177. Zach Sain 07/28/2025

177. Zach Sain Zach Sain is an actor for both stage and screen. He got his start in Minnesota but now is going to be transplanting to Los Angeles. Hear about his acting journey and more! Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/37174325

176. Laura Fries 07/14/2025

176. Laura Fries Laura Fries is a film producer, production manager, and assistant director. She has worked on countless films and TV shows before returning to Minnesota in 2021. Learn more about Laura's film journey and what it takes to produce a film on various levels. Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/37099945

175. Jordan Lynn 06/30/2025

175. Jordan Lynn This week we talk to filmmaker Jordan Lynn. We talk about his most recent film from JLynn Productions, "Pass the Rock" and his path to film is a bit of an unexpected journey as well. Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/37099935

174. Sam Landman 06/16/2025

174. Sam Landman Sam Landman is an actor originally from Alabama. We get to learn more about his acting journey and path to both film and theatre. We talk about various films he has been in recently and upcoming including Good Sport, Reuben the Roller Roo, and much more! Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/37011015

173. Sam Wren Vincent 06/02/2025

173. Sam Wren Vincent Sam Wren Vincent is an actress based in Minnesota. She has just released her feature film Solitude, filmed in Minnesota. We discuss that and so much more with Sam and her acting journey. IG @samwrenvincent Solitude is available to rent or buy on: Amazon Prime Video Apple TV / iTunes Vudu / Fandango at Home Google Play Microsoft Movies & TV DISH InDemand (Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum, etc.) Hoopla TRAILER LINK YouTube: Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/36766265

172. Tiffany Cornwell 05/19/2025

172. Tiffany Cornwell We are thrilled to welcome back a guest from the Film in Minnesota days, actress Tiffany Cornwell. So much has happened since 2019. We catch up with Tiffany, now living in LA, she has had roles in the series "Hacks" Season 4 on Max and the movie "Unstoppable" with Jennifer Lopez. Join us as we get reacquainted with Tiffany. Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/36406680

171. Reputations & Egos 05/05/2025

171. Reputations & Egos This time we get to talking with Lee Fillingsness about Reputations & Egos in our film world. We have a really good conversation about what and how those affect us when making our films for better or for worse. Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/36290495

170. Dana in the Nightmare 04/21/2025

170. Dana in the Nightmare The cast and crew gather to discuss the experience in making the second chapter of the Dana Trilogy, Dana in the Nightmare. We get into the structure of the story and how the film almost didn't happen, but had to in the sense of the story between the three films. Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/35882965

169. Michael Greenberg 04/07/2025

169. Michael Greenberg Michael Greenberg is a filmmaker who is preparing to make his first feature film and has a short film called The Combination in the 2025 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Learn more about Michael and his path as a filmmaker here in Minnesota and beyond. CBS morning show 1996 Stratus Quo The Combination Trailer Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/35803330

168. Malia Bantz 03/24/2025

168. Malia Bantz Malia Bantz is involved with the art department in film. She also works as a PA in many film productions including Season 8 of Love is Blind and several feature films. You don't want to miss this one! Linktree Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/35540890

167. Roni Weissman 03/10/2025

167. Roni Weissman In this episode we go beyond our home state to LA to hear from actor Roni Weissman. We talk about the writing process, navigating LA during the fires, and returning to her passion. Instagram: @thatronireacts Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon YouTube /episode/index/show/filminminnesota/id/35494775

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