Arts and Letters
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Documentary Award Winning Film, “Run Raven Run”
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
This episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, welcomes Michael Rainin, winner of the 2024 Wild Rivers Film Festival Best Feature Documentary award for the film Run Raven Run. Michael shares the incredible journey behind this film, a passion project spanning three decades, and reveals how his dedication to helping people through storytelling is “in his blood.”
In Run Raven Run, Michael delves into the vibrant history of Roma music, using culture as a powerful narrative thread. He also opens up about the significance of his film crew, emphasizing the unique bond that forms among collaborators over the years.
This episode is a must for anyone interested in the impact of film, cultural storytelling, and the magic of enduring creative partnerships.
You can learn more about the festival, volunteer, or sign up for sponsorship through the Wild Rivers Film Festival website.
Host: Bev Judayi; Producers: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore
If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s How.
Quality Living: A Timeless Painting by Renee Corvin
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Join Quality Living with Peaceful Support radio voice Amanda Whittemore for an enriching conversation about finding and creating quality in life, and fully immersing ourselves in the company of friends, family, and all things meaningful. Explore how peace, happiness, and support can be timeless, continuous, and even contagious.
In this episode, Amanda’s special guest is Renee Corvin, the founder of Timelesspainting by Renee Corvin. Renee shares her insights and experiences as an artist and the inspiration behind her work, revealing the beauty and depth of Renee’s artistic journey.
You can follow the beauty and depth of Renee’s artistic journey on Instagram and Facebook.
Host: Amanda Whittemore; Producer: Amanda Whittemore
The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program.
If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s How.
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Director’s Behind the Scenes Special Interview
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, host Sue Wright treats listeners to a lively conversation with director, cinematographer, and actor Rob Douthat. Rob Douthat first visited Brookings in 2020 to direct the local feature film A Small Town Nutcracker Story, which went on to win an award for Best Ensemble Cast at the Orlando Film Festival.
This summer, Rob returned to Brookings to assist as an instructor at the Wild Rivers Film Festival’s first ever Youth Filmmaking Workshop. In this interview, Rob discusses his personal journey in filmmaking, imparts some wisdom for aspiring performers and filmmakers, and talks about his personal passion for his latest film, Whiskey Floats, which will screen at the Festival this August.
Host: Sue Wright; Producers: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore
Wild Rivers Film Radio: The Life and Legacy of Elmo Williams
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Behind the Scenes, Two for One!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Welcome to Wild Rivers Film Radio, the official podcast of the Wild Rivers Film Festival!
This episode features two interviews! First, Amanda and Bev discuss the creative process of making short films with local director and screenwriter Tim Oakley. Then, Kat sits down with Jason Liddell to talk about his recent experience as the casting director for Tim’s latest horror film, Elsewhere.
Hosts: Kat, Liddell, Amanda Whittemore; Producers: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Film History and Appreciation with Stacy Bergstedt
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, host Amanda Whittemore sits down with Stacy Bergstedt, instructor at Southwestern Oregon Community College’s new classic film appreciation course! Stacy digs into the history of the early and golden ages of Western cinema, the joys of teaching film appreciation in the local community, and her passion for film in all forms, no matter the audience!
Hosts: Amanda Whittemore; Producers: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore
Wild Rivers Film Radio: An interview with Jacqueline Emerson, Actress and Star of “Art Thief”
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, Kat sits down for an in-depth interview with actress Jacqueline Emerson, star of the award-winning indie film Art Thief. Art Thief recently screened at the Redwood Theater in Brookings as a fundraiser for the Wild Rivers Film Festival’s new youth filmmaking workshop, which will take place later this summer.
Here, Jacqueline discusses the making of Art Thief, taking painting lessons for her role, her early days in theater, and the intimate and intricate process that goes into making a spellbinding piece of cinema.
Hosts: Kat Liddell, Bev Juday; Producers: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore
Wild Rivers Film Radio: “Art Thief” Review with Dan Springen
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, hosts Kat Liddell and Bev Juday discuss what will be fresh and new at the Wild Rivers Film Festival in 2024 — including a new Summer Filmmaking Workshop, slated to launch in July for local youth!
Kat also sits down for an interview with local resident Mike Vest, who has a background in 1980s animated film production. In addition to his background in animation, Vest recently took a new class from Southwestern Oregon Community College on early classic films, and is eager to share his experiences with the local community!
Later, Wild Rivers Film Festival Director Dan Springen reviews the film Art Thief, which recently screened at the Redwood Theater in Brookings on 5/27 as part of the Festival’s special Spring pre-screening events.
Hosts: Kat Liddell, Bev Juday; Producers: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Empowering Conversation with Bev Juday
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, Kat and Amanda sit down for a lively discussion with Wild Rivers Film Festival Board Member Bev Juday.
In addition to recounting the wild experience of putting on a film festival for the first time and the joy of viewing many of the 2023 festival’s films with her grandkids, Bev highlights the importance of film festivals’ ability to empower young people and show them the huge variety of career opportunities that can be found in the arts and entertainment industry.
Hosts: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore; Producers: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Promising Young Filmmakers – Kat and Amanda Discuss “Parking Spot”
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, Kat and Amanda discuss the Film Festival’s ongoing Art Walk Movie Talks series, including the enriching filmmaker Q&As that are starting to become an Art Walk staple.
They also discuss the making of the short action film Parking Spot, written and directed by Robert Stronger, who won the Festival’s Elmo Williams Award for Most Promising WilFilmmaker.
Hosts: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore; Producers: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore
Support Your Community Radio Station
On this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, Kat meets with Dr. Marilyn Hart to discuss the life and legacy of Elmo Williams. Best-known for his Academy Award-winning editing work on the 1952 classic High Noon, Williams wore many hats in the film industry. Williams retired to Brookings in his later years, where he and his wife Lorraine devoted themselves to philanthropic work.
Williams passed away in 2015 at the age of 102, but Dr. Hart and many other friends of Williams are still working to keep his legacy alive. Learn more about Williams’ career, his mission to build the Capella by the Sea, and how to get involved Elmo Williams Day, which the city of Brookings recognized as a holiday in 2018.
Host: Kat Liddell; Producers: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore