This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 266 Filmmakers: Zoe Kelly & Elliot Norton Film: STOCKTON TO TABLE ROCK Logline: Weeks before graduation...
Jul 11, 2024•16 min•Ep. 266
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 265 Filmmaker: Christy Stratton Film: THE RUNT Logline: Set in 1979, a tween girl must couple skate with a ...
Jul 10, 2024•14 min•Ep. 265
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 264 Filmmaker: Jagur Rozell Film: NICE SPARE Logline: The only thing standing between this wimpy Bowling Ba...
Jul 10, 2024•10 min•Ep. 262
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 263 Filmmaker: Maria Valdez Film: VIDA Logline: In a post-civil war, women of color face forced sterilizati...
Jul 10, 2024•10 min•Ep. 263
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 262 Filmmaker: Nadia Zoe Film: A LITTLE FAMILY DRAMA Synopsis: A Mexican American family, prepares for thei...
Jul 10, 2024•15 min•Ep. 262
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 261 Filmmaker: Santhosh Ram Mavuri Film: WEAVE OF CULTURE Logline: A determined Indian graduate seeking a s...
Jul 10, 2024•8 min•Ep. 261
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 260 Filmmaker: Roe Moore Film: Undercover Wrestler Logline: When innocent, unguarded crinkle-cut fries are ...
Jul 09, 2024•12 min•Ep. 260
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 259 Filmmaker & Actor: Shelly Ro Film: CARLY Logline: In a dystopian world where the only thing that ma...
Jul 09, 2024•14 min•Ep. 259
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 258 Filmmaker: Joe Greening Film: I WANT YOU Logline: A struggling actor spends an evening with the most fa...
Jul 09, 2024•8 min•Ep. 258
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 257 Filmmaker: Dave Herring Film: Lone Wolf Logline: The story of a Northern Arapaho artist and his journey...
Jul 09, 2024•11 min•Ep. 257
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 256 Filmmaker: Mikaela Bruce Film: Not Afriad Logline: Olivia is eager to rejoin her basketball team, but w...
Jul 09, 2024•12 min•Ep. 256
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 255 Guests: Will Floor & Madeline Wolfenbarger Film: JUST START Logline: Madeline, a trail runner, triu...
Jul 08, 2024•13 min•Ep. 255
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 254 Filmmaker: Jeremiah M. Carter Film: Sometimes I Hear the Light Leak in Through the Corners of My Room L...
Jul 08, 2024•11 min•Ep. 254
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 253 Filmmakers: John Festervand & John Barnhardt Film: AN OPEN DOOR Synopsis: "An Open Door is the fort...
Jul 08, 2024•29 min•Ep. 253
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode 252 Filmmaker: Nicholas Marchetti Film: YOU MOURN WEIRD Logline: 2 sisters, estranged for years, reunite at...
Jul 08, 2024•9 min•Ep. 252
This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and film goers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible films. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Inspired by stories from the director's grandfather, 'Nisei' follows the journey of two Japanese-American brothers...
Jul 08, 2024•11 min•Ep. 251
Episode 250 Spencer Fleury --- In this episode Kyler sits down with author Spencer Fleury to discuss his upcoming collection of short stories, I Blame Myself, But Also You , which releases on July 2. Spencer shares insights into his writing process, the challenges of crafting compelling characters in short stories, and the organic journey of assembling his collection over time. They delve into the inspiration behind some of the stories, including the intriguing first story that lends its title t...
Jul 02, 2024•39 min•Ep. 250
In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with the filmmaking duo BriGuel to discuss their powerful documentary short, How I Roll. This film, which will be screening at Dances with Films in Hollywood on Wednesday, June 25, at 4:45 PM, follows the inspiring journey of Robin Cohen, who has faced unthinkable hardships throughout her life. Robin, who is also the executive producer of the film, shares her resilience and determination to find light despite the darkness. Briguel delve into the...
Jun 23, 2024•17 min
In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler dives into the world of satirical horror with the producers of the short film Princeton's in the Mix, Antonio Ayala and Nagi Chami. Antonio and Nagi share their journey in bringing this darkly comedic project to life. They discuss their roles as producers, the intricate process of casting, and the importance of collaboration in filmmaking. The conversation also touches on the film's thematic depth, exploring the intense parental pressure on children and t...
Jun 23, 2024•17 min•Ep. 249
In this episode, Kyler continues his coverage of Dances with Films 2024 by diving into the short film You Are Here . This intriguing short, directed by Mike Friberg and starring Lehi Falepapalangi, explores existential crises and the human condition in a uniquely humorous and thought-provoking way. Great chat! Thanks for listening. --- Logline : When insurance salesman Peter Kleebold reads an article about the size of the universe, it sends him into an existential tailspin that leads him on a jo...
Jun 17, 2024•16 min
In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with filmmaker Danicah Waldo to discuss her narrative short film, Sally Get the Potatoes , which is set to premiere at Dances with Films 2024. Danica shares the heartfelt and humorous inspiration behind the film, reflecting on the moments of lost innocence and inter-generational relationships that shape our lives. Great chat! Thanks for listening. Logline : A little girl’s innocence is shattered when she takes an unexpected ride in her wealthy f...
Jun 17, 2024•15 min•Ep. 246
Episode 245 Guest: Brad Englert In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with Brad Englert , author of the book Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships . Brad shares his extensive experience in IT strategy and leadership, detailing his journey from teaching high school in Australia to managing multi-million dollar projects, and later serving as CIO at the University of Texas at Austin. Brad delves into the core principles of his book, emphasizin...
Jun 10, 2024•39 min•Ep. 245
Jenn Harris - Episode 244: In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler chats with the multi-talented filmmaker and actor, Jen Harris. Fresh off her hilarious performance in American Fiction , Jen dives into her latest project, a short film titled She's Clean , which premieres on June 5th on Vimeo. Jen, who wrote, directed, and stars in the film, discusses the unique premise of a woman seeking to marry her desires for sexual freedom with emotional intimacy—all set within the intimate confines of a s...
Jun 02, 2024•25 min•Ep. 244
Tanna Frederick - Episode 243 On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with the dynamic actor and filmmaker Tanna Frederick. Known for her versatility and dedication, Tana shares insights into her latest projects, including the dystopian science fiction film South of Hope Street , now streaming on Amazon Prime. Discover the challenges and triumphs of filming in Switzerland over several years and the prophetic themes that resonate with today's conflicts. Tanna opens up about her one-wom...
Jun 02, 2024•25 min•Ep. 243
Today on Salt Lake Dirt, I welcome back filmmaker Matthew Taggart . Matthew was on the show last summer when we were covering the Wyoming International Film Festival . His film The Counterfeit Kid brought in several awards at the festival and was one of my top picks that year. The Counterfeit Kid is now streaming on most platforms so make sure to check it out! I had a great time chatting with Matthew about his early inspirations, growing up in Wyoming, and the challenges and advantages of indie ...
Apr 09, 2024•47 min•Ep. 242
In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, actor and filmmaker Michael Cavalieri ( Ritornato ; La Porta Dell'Inferno ) takes us on a cinematic pilgrimage to Sicily, where he uncovers stories of strength and sacrifice. Michael's narrative weaves through the landscapes of his ancestry, culminating in a documentary and feature film that celebrate the human spirit. Hear how a small Sicilian village and its resilient people ignited Michael's drive to create films that not only entertain but also educate and ...
Mar 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 241
Dive into the mind-bending world of Violent Faculties , a novel by Charlene Elsby that blurs the lines between philosophy and fiction. Join podcast host Kyler Bingham as he uncovers the genesis of this gripping tale, where a philosophy professor turned experimental maverick pushes the boundaries of human decency. Discover the creative process behind Elsby's unapologetically bold narrative and find out why this book is a must-read for those who dare to venture into the dark corners of academic sa...
Mar 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 240
Today on the show I'm thrilled to welcome musician and actor Liv Rylan . I've become a fan of hers since I discovered her music a few months back. Check it out on Spotify . Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode Links: LivRylan.com IG: @livrylan...
Mar 05, 2024•46 min•Ep. 239
Dive into the world of film editing with Lucas Harger on the latest episode of Salt Lake Dirt . Discover the journey behind the scenes of two extraordinary sports documentaries Lions of Mesopotamia and Clemente , both set to premiere at South by Southwest. Join us as Lucas shares his unconventional path from making wakeboarding videos to cutting feature-length documentaries, the art of storytelling through editing, and the powerful narratives that unite and inspire through sports. Thanks for lis...
Mar 05, 2024•19 min•Ep. 238
Today on Salt Lake Dirt I welcome Sal Velez Jr. (actor/executive producer) and Larry Krask (executive producer/actor/restaurateur). We talk about their latest film Switch Up which will premiere at SXSW this year. With anecdotes from their diverse careers, including stints at Second City and heart-stopping moments on the set of Black Summer , this episode is a celebration of creativity and resilience. Don't miss this heartwarming and hilarious journey behind the scenes of an indie film that is ab...
Mar 05, 2024•32 min•Ep. 234
