Episode Two | AKABABURU: EXPRESSION OF ASTONISHMENT

AKABABURU: EXPRESSION OF ASTONISHMENT is a short film from Colombia’s Karmata Rua Indigenous Reservation. It reimagines the myth of Kiraparmia, a woman who was punished by the gods for laughing at her husband. On this episode we talk with the film’s director, Irati Dojura, and producer, Laura Giraldo. Click here to listen.

Episode One: THE GLEANERS AND I

For the very first episode of our Global Ecological Cinema Podcast, we focus on Agnés Varda’s beloved, meandering masterpiece, THE GLEANERS AND I—with Kiva Reardon, Urban Gleaners, and the founder of our festival, Dawn Smallman. Click here to listen.

About our Global Ecological Cinema Podcast

Every year we receive more and more incredible environmental, Indigenous, and place-based films from around the world. This means that more and more filmmakers are turning their time, talents, imaginations, and other resources towards telling important stories for life on Earth.

Our new, first-of-its-kind GLOBAL ECOLOGICAL CINEMA PODCAST uplifts this global community of ecological filmmakers and connects audiences more expansively with their important films

Premiering in March 2026, our Global Ecological Cinema Podcast features nuanced, in-depth conversations with filmmakers, cultural luminaries, and film participants about fascinating intersections of ecology, cinema, and filmmaking. Most episodes accompany official selections and special presentations that grace our screens.

In addition to links where you can listen to episodes on various streaming services, each episode page features a transcript of the show in English and Spanish—as well as detailed show notes and ecological film recommendations from our amazing guests.

Find it here—and wherever else you get your podcasts.

Please click here to make a tax deductible donation to support this exciting project.

For more information, email festival director—and the producer and host of the podcast—Rozzell Medina at: rozzell@hollywoodtheatre.org