After So Many Days: A 365 Day Journey With Musicians Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

By: Amanda Guarragi After So Many Days is a documentary that will take you on tour, with a newly married singer/songwriter duo, Jim Hanft and Samantha Yonack. They decided to embark on a tour, to play one show a day, every day, for a year. It is a concept that not many people have even come close to attempting, but they wanted to see how … Continue reading After So Many Days: A 365 Day Journey With Musicians Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

candidxcinemaOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020Leave a comment

The Jack of All Trades: An Interview with Filmmaker Jack Settipane

By: Amanda Guarragi Jack Settipane is an actor and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He has been acting since the age of 4 and has been producing many short films, as well as writing his own. Jack made his first short film at the age of 11 and is constantly looking for new people to work with. He has a large following on Instagram and … Continue reading The Jack of All Trades: An Interview with Filmmaker Jack Settipane

candidxcinemaOctober 16, 2020October 17, 2020Leave a comment

Oscars Postponed to April 2021

By: Amanda Guarragi Since the beginning of this pandemic, the Entertainment Industry has been in constant motion and have been changing dates, for majority of the films slated for 2020. Earlier today, the Television Academy announced, that the ‘Creative Arts Emmys’ will go virtual, the annual Governor’s Balls that follow those shows and the Primetime Emmys will be canceled for the first time in history. … Continue reading Oscars Postponed to April 2021

candidxcinemaJune 15, 2020June 15, 2020Leave a comment

Hot Docs, Recent News

Hot Docs 2020 Selection: Love & Stuff Interview with Judith Helfand

By: Amanda Guarragi Love & Stuff is a deeply personal documentary on motherhood and the cycle of life. Peabody Award winning filmmaker Judith Helfand, documented her terminally ill mother’s final moments, at home-hospice before she passed. In this feature, Helfand continues the story that she began two decades ago, with Healthy Baby Girl (Sundance, Peabody 1997) through these films, Helfand adds emotional layers, by openly discussing her … Continue reading Hot Docs 2020 Selection: Love & Stuff Interview with Judith Helfand

candidxcinemaJune 7, 2020Leave a comment

Desertscape International Film Festival, Recent News

‘Always” Short Film Interview with Director Sam Zapiain and Writer/Producer Melissa Del Rosario

By: Amanda Guarragi The 2nd Annual Desertscape International Film Festival in St. George, Utah is a festival that celebrates filmmakers around the globe. People are encouraged to submit their short films and student films to the festival. The festival normally runs from July 29th to August 1st. This year, the short film Always has been selected for the program. I spoke to the creators of the film, Director … Continue reading ‘Always” Short Film Interview with Director Sam Zapiain and Writer/Producer Melissa Del Rosario

candidxcinemaMay 26, 2020May 25, 2020Leave a comment

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