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By Tom Oliva

The Future of Film Podcast features in-depth interviews with alumni of the All American High School Film Festival. Host Tom Oliva, Executive Director of Crave Arts, sits down with past participants to explore their current journeys — from college and independent projects to professional film careers and everything in between. Each conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how emerging filmmakers are developing their craft, navigating the industry, and chasing their dreams. If you want a direct line to the future of filmmaking, this is where it starts.

05/08/25

The Future of Film S5:EP2 | Ella Janes (Early Directing Career, AAHSFF Accolades, OKC Roots)

In Episode 2 of Season 5, host Tom Oliva sits down with All American High School Film Festival alumna Ella Janes to discuss her evolution as a filmmaker. Ella delves into the creation of her award-winning short film The Derivative Outlook on Love FroRead more

05/01/25

The Future of Film S5:EP1 | Wesley Wang ("nothing, except everything", Viral Success, TriStar Deal)

In the Season 5 premiere, host Tom Oliva sits down with All American High School Film Festival alumnus Wesley Wang to discuss his remarkable journey from high school filmmaker to signing a feature film deal with Darren Aronofsky and Sony TriStar. WesRead more

09/25/23

The Future of Film S4:EP9 | Hadley Hillel (Muffins, Directing Music Videos, Ernie)

Get ready for the season 4 finale of the Future of Film podcast as we dive into the world of cinematic storytelling with the brilliant Hadley Hillel. An alumnus from as far back as 2014, Hadley's captivating dark comedies, "Muffins" and "The Talk," hRead more

09/18/23

The Future of Film S4:EP8 | Kai Tomizawa (No Fan of Andy, Winning Best Comedy in 2020, Balancing Emotion & Humor)

In this episode of The Future of Film, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kai Tomizawa, a talented filmmaker and alumni from 2020. Kai's submission, the hilarious and heartfelt comedy "No Fan of Andy," won Best Comedy in one of the most competitivRead more

09/11/23

The Future of Film S4:EP7 | Theo Shakes (Bygones, TikTok Virality, New Zealand Filmmaking Scene)

In this episode of The Future of Film, we are honored to have Theo Shakes as our guest. As an alumni from 2019, Theo made a significant impact with his narrative short film "Bygones," receiving multiple nominations for Best Overall Film, Best DirectiRead more

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