Wild Rivers Film Radio
All About Independent Filmmaking and the Wild Rivers Film Festival
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Behind the Scenes – Festival Volunteering with Emily Paiz and David Christensen
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, host Sue Wright sits down with two dedicated volunteers from the Wild Rivers Film Festival—Emily Paiz, a college student with dreams of film school, and David Christensen, a retired Brookings local with a passion for...
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Paths Through Fire – Vincent DiFrancesco on Films A Long Way to Nowhere and Bolan
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, hosts Bev Juday and David Christensen sit down with filmmaker and trail steward Vincent DiFrancesco of the Siskiyou Mountain Club. Vincent shares the stories behind his short documentaries A Long Way to Nowhere and...
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Bursting the Silence – A Conversation with Rabbi Robbie Schaefer
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, hosts Sue Wright and Ozy Pops sit down with Rabbi Robbie Schaefer, musician, storyteller, and author of Burst the Silence, a feature-length musical memoir. Robbie shares the deeply personal journey that inspired the project —...
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Youth in Focus – Reflections from Wild Rivers Film Workshop Alumni
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, host Bev Juday sits down with five returning students from the 2024 Wild Rivers Film Workshop — Theron, Jude, Eden, Nellie, and Danika — to reflect on their journey through the program. They share how their expectations...
Wild Rivers Film Radio: The Power of Partnerships – Libraries, Theater, and the Arts in Action
This episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, hosted by Sue Wright, highlights the vibrant arts and cultural scene in Brookings through a conversation with Kat Liddell of the Chetco Community Public Library and Threepenny Theater Co., and Aiden Lile of Chetco Pelican...
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Building a Film Economy in Southern Oregon – Insights from Curry County Economic Development Administrator Miranda Plagge
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, host Sue Wright interviews Miranda Plagge, Director of Travel Curry Coast, to explore the growing connection between film and tourism in Southern Oregon. The discussion spotlights the annual Wild Rivers Film Festival, which...
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Community Support and Partnerships for Education, Filmmaking, and Cultural Revival with the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation
This episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, hosted by Bev Juday and Sue Wright, features Sheryl Steinruck and Kym St. Clair from the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Education Department, highlighting their efforts in cultural preservation, community partnerships, and youth...
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Redwood Theater – A Historic Hub for Film, Community, and Culture
This episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, hosted by Bev Juday and Sue Wright, highlights the historic Redwood Theater's deep connection to the Brookings community and its collaboration with the Wild Rivers Film Festival. Guests Donna Fleshman and Scott Larson discuss...
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Behind the Scenes of the Wild Rivers Film Festival with Ozy Pops
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, host Amanda Whittemore speaks with Ozy Pops about the Wild Rivers Film Festival, an annual celebration of indie and local cinema in Brookings, Oregon. The discussion highlights the festival's diverse offerings, including over...
Wild Rivers Film Radio: Behind the Lens – Michael Gorse’s Journey and the Power of Community Film
In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, filmmaker Michael Gorse joins host Bev Juday to discuss his extensive career in theater and Hollywood television, including his work on The Young and the Restless, and his active role in Brookings' artistic community. Michael...

