Oscar short listed feature doc interview with Kramer brothers filmmakers. Recorded 121/31/2025, 46 minutes Lance Kramer director and his brother Brandon Kramer producer started filming when one of the October 7th hostages was a relative and they both work in Washington DC where action was happening. The Kramers discuss how a family crisis became a powerful, nuanced documentary film exploring grief, political division, and the tension between justice and peace. Executive produced by Darren...

Oscar short listed doc talk with Producer Director Eden Wurmfeld Jan 9, 2026 An extraordinary college‑level history class held inside an Oregon prison. Eden shares how the project began, the remarkable bonds formed between inside and outside students, and the transformative impact the experience had on everyone. This conversation offers a rare, moving look at education, vulnerability, and humanity behind prison walls—setting the stage for our special live screening and Q&A on February 19th...

A Deep Dive into Heartbeat Heartbeat is an Oscar-shortlisted documentary directed by filmmakers Jay Rosenblatt and Stephanie Rapp. This film, recorded in December 2025, runs for 26 minutes. It captures the intimate journey of a couple trying to have a baby. The film sheds light on the often unspoken experiences of pregnancy and miscarriage. In a candid conversation, Westdoc host Chuck Braverman speaks with the married filmmakers. They discuss why the tapes sat on the shelf for 25 years. This...