This edition: NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival Showcase

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Original tape date: April 9, 2025. First aired: August 1, 2025.

Marc Weitz, founder of the NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival, and Jocelyn Kuritsky, founder of Staging Film, lead an insightful conversation with filmmakers Elise Valderrama, Ryan Spahn, David Skeist, and Don Castro. Together, they explore the intersection of theatre and film, creative adaptation, and the evolving voices of NYC’s indie arts scene.

Following the discussion, enjoy a curated lineup of standout shorts that spotlight the bold storytelling of the NYC theatre community—airing on CUNY TV and streaming on YouTube.

Featured films include: Bloodercream, Your Blue Heart, Router, Intermission, and This Thing of Ours.

Discover the full schedule on our website, and follow us on Instagram @cunytvpresents for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Guest List

Don Castro Filmmaker/Guest, NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival

Jocelyn Kuritsky Filmmaker /Host, NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival

David Skeist Filmmaker / Guest, NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival

Ryan Spahn Filmmaker / Guest, NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival

Elise Valderrama Filmmaker / Guest, NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival

Marc Weitz Founder/ Host, NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival

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