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 The Film Dept. is the movie review podcast of UNLV Film at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Each semester, join three student film connoisseurs as they respond to screenings of films at The Beverly Theater: Las Vegas’ first and only independent film house, storytelling arena, and live music venue.UNLV Film Art
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    • If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

      If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
      Feb 24 2026
      Welcome back to The Film Dept. Podcast!

      In this episode of the Film Department podcast our hosts discuss the intense film IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU, directed by Mary Bronstein. They explore the film's themes of motherhood, mental health, and the complexities of relationships, particularly focusing on the character of Linda, played by Rose Byrne. The conversation delves into the film's emotional impact, character dynamics, and the significance of its ending and title.
      Chapters
      00:00 Introduction
      01:01 Exploring IIHLIKY
      09:16 Themes of Motherhood and Mental Health
      16:15 Character Analysis of Linda and Her Relationships
      22:54 The Significance of the Ending and Title
      25:58 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

      Watch this episode (and all previous episodes) on UNLV College of Fine Arts Podcasts:
      https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgbLVA87WVDTKLP095pINKBeHXSe6brRn

      Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.com

      Credits:

      HOSTS - Lex de Asis, Matthew Trudeau, Robby Baker

      PRODUCERS - Tom Bjelic, Sam Decker
      PRODUCERS - Vance Mellen, Theresa Twa
      EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY - Adam Paul, Roudi Boroumand

      PRODUCTION COORDINATORS- Isa Privetera, Tatyana Odobasic-Cuevas

      SOUND CREW - Brandon Aguilar, Hunter Cole, Marcie Gentile

      KEY GRIP- William Stanfield

      EDITORS - Molly Bilbray-Axelrod, Asher Garduno

      For The Beverly:
      Kip Kelly, Founding Creative Director | Chief Experience Officer
      Alexi Harber, General Manager
      Ivy Ergunes, Marketing Manager

      To read the hosts' reviews, head over to:
      https://thefilmdeptpodcast.substack.com/

      Once again, The Film Department has teamed up with the mad geniuses of The Beverly Theater. Imagined by The Rogers Foundation, The Beverly Theater brings cinematic connectivity, novel collaborations, live happenings, cultural portals, and a zest for independent spirits to DTLV. With a mission to stage uncommon cinematic, literary, and live experiences, The Beverly Theater is Las Vegas’ first and only independent film house, storytelling arena, and live music venue.

      For the latest screenings and events at The Beverly, visit thebeverlytheater.com The Film Department Podcast is supported by UNLV Film.

      At the film department of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, every story has a beginning.With degree programs for undergraduates and graduates, state of the art equipment and facilities, incredible professional internships around the world, and expert guest speakers, students discover the power and potential of cinema as they prepare for the film and television industry… and beyond.

      Learn more at UNLV.EDU/FILM UNLV Film. Find your voice. Tell your story
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      31 min
    • The Short Film Masterclass with Sundance Programmer Mike Plante

      The Short Film Masterclass with Sundance Programmer Mike Plante
      Dec 3 2025
      Welcome back to The Film Dept. Podcast!

      In this episode, our hosts met with Mike Plante, producer and senior programmer for Sundance Film Festival, discussing the journey of short films from creation to submission at festivals like Sundance. They explore the importance of choosing the right stories, common pitfalls in filmmaking, and the various avenues available for filmmakers to showcase their work.

      Chapters
      00:00 Introduction
      03:20 Mike Plante's Journey in Film
      06:14 The Sundance Film Festival Experience
      08:58 Submitting Short Films to Sundance
      11:32 Common Mistakes in Short Film Submissions
      14:25 Distribution Avenues for Short Films
      17:12 Advice for New Filmmakers
      19:55 Networking and Opportunities in Film Festivals

      Watch this episode (and all previous episodes) on UNLV College of Fine Arts Podcasts:
      https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgbLVA87WVDTKLP095pINKBeHXSe6brRn

      Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.com

      Credits:

      HOSTS - Lex de Asis, Matthew Trudeau, Robby Baker

      PRODUCERS - Tom Bjelic, Sam Decker
      PRODUCERS - Vance Mellen, Theresa Twa
      EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY - Adam Paul, Roudi Boroumand

      PRODUCTION COORDINATORS- Isa Privetera, Tatyana Odobasic-Cuevas

      SOUND CREW - Brandon Aguilar, Hunter Cole, Marcie Gentile

      KEY GRIP- William Stanfield

      EDITORS - Molly Bilbray-Axelrod, Asher Garduno

      For The Beverly:
      Kip Kelly, Founding Creative Director | Chief Experience Officer
      Alexi Harber, General Manager
      Ivy Ergunes, Marketing Manager

      To read the hosts' reviews, head over to:
      https://thefilmdeptpodcast.substack.com/

      Once again, The Film Department has teamed up with the mad geniuses of The Beverly Theater. Imagined by The Rogers Foundation, The Beverly Theater brings cinematic connectivity, novel collaborations, live happenings, cultural portals, and a zest for independent spirits to DTLV. With a mission to stage uncommon cinematic, literary, and live experiences, The Beverly Theater is Las Vegas’ first and only independent film house, storytelling arena, and live music venue.

      For the latest screenings and events at The Beverly, visit thebeverlytheater.com The Film Department Podcast is supported by UNLV Film.

      At the film department of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, every story has a beginning.With degree programs for undergraduates and graduates, state of the art equipment and facilities, incredible professional internships around the world, and expert guest speakers, students discover the power and potential of cinema as they prepare for the film and television industry… and beyond.

      Learn more at UNLV.EDU/FILM UNLV Film. Find your voice. Tell your story
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      29 min
    • The Power of Diversity in Filmmaking w/ Hisonni Mustafa

      The Power of Diversity in Filmmaking w/ Hisonni Mustafa
      Nov 19 2025
      Welcome back to The Film Dept. Podcast!

      In this class our hosts had the opportunity to speak with Emmy Winner, Tyler Perry Dreamers Fellow and UNLV Film student Hisonni Mustafa about the significance of diversity programs for emerging filmmakers. These include the Commercial Directors Diversity Program, the Tyler Perry Dreamers Collective, the Veterans Writers Project, Rideback Rise and more!

      Interested in any of these programs? Follow the links provided below:

      Commercial Directors Diversity Program: https://www.cddprogram.org/
      Tyler Perry Dreamers Collective: https://tylerperrystudiosdreamcollective.com/
      Veterans Writers Project: https://www.wgfoundation.org/programs/the-veterans-writing-project
      Rideback Rise: https://www.ridebackrise.org/

      Key Figures mentioned:
      Paul Redford, Writer https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0714864/
      Mary Lou Belli, Director https://www.amazon.com/Directors-Tell-Story-Bethany-Rooney/dp/1138948470

      Chapters
      00:00 Introduction to Filmmaking Journey
      01:04 Early Inspirations and Filmmaking Beginnings
      09:20 The Evolution of Perspective in Filmmaking
      17:36 Development Programs and their Impact
      25:20 The Importance of Community and Mentorship
      30:12 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers

      Watch this episode (and all previous episodes) on UNLV College of Fine Arts Podcasts:
      https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgbLVA87WVDTKLP095pINKBeHXSe6brRn

      Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.com

      Credits:

      HOSTS - Lex de Asis, Matthew Trudeau, Robby Baker

      PRODUCERS - Tom Bjelic, Sam Decker
      PRODUCERS - Vance Mellen, Theresa Twa
      EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY - Adam Paul, Roudi Boroumand

      PRODUCTION COORDINATORS- Isa Privetera, Tatyana Odobasic-Cuevas

      SOUND CREW - Brandon Aguilar, Hunter Cole, Marcie Gentile

      KEY GRIP- William Stanfield

      EDITORS - Molly Bilbray-Axelrod, Asher Garduno

      For The Beverly:
      Kip Kelly, Founding Creative Director | Chief Experience Officer
      Alexi Harber, General Manager
      Ivy Ergunes, Marketing Manager

      To read the hosts' reviews, head over to:
      https://thefilmdeptpodcast.substack.com/

      Once again, The Film Department has teamed up with the mad geniuses of The Beverly Theater. Imagined by The Rogers Foundation, The Beverly Theater brings cinematic connectivity, novel collaborations, live happenings, cultural portals, and a zest for independent spirits to DTLV. With a mission to stage uncommon cinematic, literary, and live experiences, The Beverly Theater is Las Vegas’ first and only independent film house, storytelling arena, and live music venue.

      For the latest screenings and events at The Beverly, visit thebeverlytheater.com The Film Department Podcast is supported by UNLV Film.

      At the film department of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, every story has a beginning.With degree programs for undergraduates and graduates, state of the art equipment and facilities, incredible professional internships around the world, and expert guest speakers, students discover the power and potential of cinema as they prepare for the film and television industry… and beyond.

      Learn more at UNLV.EDU/FILM UNLV Film. Find your voice. Tell your story.
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      32 min
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