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Stories, scripts and conversations with creators. This is a podcast WITH AND FOR filmmakers, writers, actors and brave makers of all kinds. You'll hear from directors, actors and makers of all kinds and get back stories behind why and how brave movers and shakers create culture shaping work. It's all about the brave stories behind brave making. Hosted by filmmaker/actor Tony Gapastione with featured co-hosts and correspondents. Find us on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Googleplay, Spotify and more. Language: en-us Genres: TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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301: BraveMaker Film Fest 2025 Recap with Filmmaker Sasha Timan
Friday, 3 October, 2025
Sasha Timan is a fearless storyteller whose work bridges documentary realism with emotional, character-driven narratives. A former TV journalist in Moscow and Washington, DC, Sasha now creates intimate films rooted in human rights, immigration, motherhood, and survival. Based in Los Angeles and holding an MFA from UCLA, her latest short Timelessness follows a Russian pianist seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Her award-winning film Holy Water, about an elderly woman trapped in a televangelist’s scheme, earned Best Student Film at LA Indies Film Fest.Darya Ekamasova is a Russian award-winning actress whose performances have been featured at Cannes, Venice, and Berlinale. Known for her nuanced and powerful portrayals, she starred in The Americans and most recently played a striking role as a ruthless oligarch mother in the Oscar-winning Anora.Marc Thureau-Dangin is a UCLA Film & TV alum and seasoned 1st Assistant Director. With experience across French television and international productions, he’s worked on projects filmed in prestigious locations like the Élysée Palace and continues developing his voice as a director and producer.Hosted by BraveMaker founder Tony Gapastione, this LIVE episode recaps the most powerful moments from BraveMaker Film Fest 2025, and dives into Sasha’s creative journey, process, and passion for telling stories that matter.Watch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker YouTube.Follow BraveMaker on social media:InstagramTikTok#BraveMaker #BraveMakerPodcast #BraveMakerFilmFest #WomenInFilm #IndieFilm #BraveStories
