Katie and Ian Bignell

On this season finale of MOVIES WITH… we're excited to welcome the powerhouse behind Festival Formula, Katie & Ian Bignell.

Formed in 2014, Festival Formula has been a beacon of inspiration for filmmakers, addressing the need for more festival expertise. Today, Katie and Ian provide invaluable knowledge on submission strategies, do's and don'ts, and, most importantly, discuss the crucial role of storytelling. Their expertise is an essential resource for filmmakers stepping into the global festival arena. If you're a filmmaker with dreams of impacting the festival circuit, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.

Welcome film festival strategists Katie & Ian to this week's MOVIES WITH…


This episode contains some material that my be inappropriate for children under 13.

Zoe Elton, Sukki Menon & Catherine Joy White

Join us on the latest episode of MOVIES WITH… as we welcome esteemed panelists from the 2024 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Women's Panel. Our focus is on the thought-provoking findings of the recent USC Annenberg Institute report, which highlighted a significant drop in the number of top-grossing movies featuring women in 2023 compared to 2022.

Get ready to engage in a powerful conversation about the imperative need for equal representation in the film industry. Together, we'll delve into personal stories, explore the profound impact of gender inequality, and work towards formulating impactful solutions.

You won't want to miss this insightful discussion featuring Zoe Elton, Sukki Menon, and Catherine Joy White, who bring their unique perspectives as highly esteemed professionals in the film industry.

Zoe Elton is a film curator, writer, and interviewer. She serves as Director of programming for the Mill Valley Film Festival where she developed the Mind the Gap initiative.

SUKKI is an Award-winning writer/director, producer, and humanitarian, best known for her short film, I See Her. Global Ambassador of UK-based charity The Sharan Project.

Catherine White is an Award-winning actor, writer, and filmmaker. BAFTA/Oscar acclaimed Forty-Four Days. She is also the Founder and CEO of Kusini Productions.

Jared Fry

Emmy-nominated composer Jared Michael Fry on today's MOVIES WITH… Jared recently composed the music for Director David Ayer's global phenomenon, The Beekeeper, starring Jason Statham. His diverse credits include blockbusters like The Flash and Red Notice, action thrillers like Alien: Romulus and Borderlands, and the horror sequel It Chapter 2.

Join us as Jared shares his extraordinary journey into creating music for films and other musical artists. After being nominated for an Emmy for his work at Hans Zimmer's Bleeding Fingers, Jared joined forces with renowned composers Steve Jablonsky, Benjamin Wallfisch, and Joseph Trapanese, as well as the electronic artist Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun, contributing to their latest album, Ask That God.

Jared has reunited with director David Ayer and is scoring his next film, Levon's Trade, which again stars Jason Statham.

Tania Margolin

This week's in-studio guest is the highly talented TV producer and talent manager Tania Margolin.

Tania shares her experience working at Syco Entertainment alongside Simon Cowell for over a decade and her early days after leaving school to secure one of the most coveted positions in the entertainment industry. Tania explains how she progressed at Syco and ultimately had her finger on the pulse of all their global divisions. Describing what it was like to take a leap of faith and manifest the outcome.

Join us as we welcome the inspirational and truly talented Tania Margolin on MOVIES WITH…

Kin Shriner

This week's in-studio guest is actor Kin Shriner, best known for his role on the ABC soap opera General Hospital and its spin-off, Port Charles.

Kin shares his 47-year journey (and counting) at General Hospital, where he plays the iconic and beloved character, Scott Baldwin. He talks about working alongside television legends, guest-starring on other soap operas, and offers advice for young actors entering the industry: Bring your own personality into the characters. Kin also speaks passionately about one of his favorite non-profits, Save the Manatee.

Join us as we welcome the iconic Kin Shriner on MOVIES WITH…

Gregory V. Sherman and Mitchell Leib

Welcome to the latest edition of MOVIES WITH… This week our hosts Norma, Rich and Jeff are joined by Gregory V. Sherman and Mitchell Leib, Sherman Brothers & Sons.

Gregory V. Sherman is an Emmy Award®-winning writer, producer, composer and director. Jeff and Gregg collaborated on the acclaimed 2009 Disney feature documentary, the boys: the sherman brothers' story. Gregg discusses growing up in a show business family, the plusses and minuses when it comes to forging one's own career.

Mitchell Leib, former longtime President of Music & Soundtracks for the Walt Disney Studios traces his remarkable self-made ascent and shares wisdom from his 35+ years in the industry that lifted him from stockroom boy to a top film music executive. Mitchell has been involved in over 400 iconic feature films and produced soundtracks achieving sales of over 75 million records.

The talented Gregory V. Sherman & Mitchell Leib on this week’s MOVIES WITH…

David H. Tanaka

Jurassic Park, Forrest Gump, Star Wars, Cars, Ratatouille, WALL•E, UP and Toy Story 3.

A short list of the most beloved franchises and animated features with magnificent VFX and post-production contributions overseen by today’s guest on MOVIES WITH… David H. Tanaka.   David served at Industrial Light & Magic in VFX Production/Editorial and then went on to Pixar Animation Studios as a Special Projects Editor. Currently at Tippett Studio, David’s career spans over 35 years in the industry.

Join us as David relays his journey growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, landing VFX and animation gigs with industry legends like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg and launching his cinema program for youths, Cinemabilities.

The wonderful David H. Tanaka on this week’s MOVIES WITH…

Don Hahn

Lion King, Roger Rabbit, Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. What do these blockbuster classics all have in common?

Academy Award-winning Producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn!  

Join your MOVIES WITH … hosts Norma, Rich and Jeff as Don entertainingly recounts his 40-year experience at Disney Animation. Don provides priceless wisdom and insights on film and creativity and recalls working with some of the industry’s most talented and prolific artists. You'll also find out about his exciting upcoming projects!

Renowned, prolific Hollywood Producer and Director Don Hahn on this week’s episode of MOVIES WITH…

Ardees Rabang

On this special episode of MOVIES WITH… we welcome Ardees Rabang, production expert in the film and television industry. Ardees worked closely with Producer Rick McCallum and Director/Visionary George Lucas at Lucasfilm on some of the highest-grossing movies of all time: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and Red Tails. She also worked with Director/Producer/Writer Brad Bird on his film Tomorrowland.

Ardees Rabang shares her journey, from growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area to landing her production job at Lucasfilm, and now developing her own production company as CEO. Her mission to construct a more equitable work environment is both admirable and transformational.

Ardees joins Norma, Rich and Jeff in this episode of MOVIES WITH…

Donald Petrie

Mystic Pizza, Miss Congeniality, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Grumpy Old Men…  what do they have in common?

Prolific director Donald Petrie, who helmed these major box office hits and so many more, joins your hosts Norma, Rich and Jeff for this episode of MOVIES WITH…  Donald recounts growing up in a show business family, his path from Actor to Director and reveals his tried and true secrets to survival and success in Hollywood.

Prepare to be both inspired and motivated by Donald Petrie on this week’s episode of MOVIES WITH…