The Jan Price Show

Canadian Academy award-nominated screenwriter Dan Gordon discusses with Jan Price his new war drama, “Irena’s Vow.” Special two-night Fathom Event on April 15th and 16th -- Purchase tickets and watch the trailer here: https://hubs.la/Q02lqtqs0Through the eyes of a strong-willed woman comes the remarkable true story of Irena Gut Opdyke and the triumphs of the human spirit over devastating tragedy. 19-year-old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of: the basement of the German commandant's house. Over the next two years, Irena uses her wit, humor, and courage to hide her friends until the end of the German occupation, concealing them in the midst of countless Nazi parties, a blackmail scheme, and even the birth of a child. Her story is one of the most inspiring of our time.

Directors James A. Woods & Nicolas Wright discuss with Jan Price their new comedy, “French Girl,” starring Zach Braff and Vanessa Hudgens. French Girl is currently playing in theaters and is available to rent digitally! French Girl premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival -- watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/3i6de-RF3uAZach Braff, Vanessa Hudgens, and Evelyne Brochu star in this heartwarming romantic comedy. Gordon, a hopeless romantic, finds his proposal plans are thrown into chaos when his girlfriend is swept away to Quebec by a job offer from her ex, a sophisticated celebrity chef. Determined to keep their love alive, Gordon leaves Brooklyn for her hometown, only to find himself hilariously out of his depth in attempting to charm her hard-to-impress, French-speaking family.

Executive and Artistic Director, Téana David discusses with Jan Price the ILLUMINATE Film Festival. Téana David, MFA, Executive and Artistic Director of the Santa Barbara, CA-based ILLUMINATE Film Festival, now in its 10th year, previously served as Director of Deepak HomeBase in New York City. Through her production company, Wise Planet Media, Téana has produced many short films on the topics of ecology and social impact. She is a founding member of Artists for Amazonia, Board Vice President of the Tribal Trust Foundation, and a member of The Evolutionary Leader’s Circle.The ILLUMINATE Film Festival's opening night is on April 5 at 6:30 PM in Santa Barbara, featuring a keynote by Deepak Chopra, the film "Love Over Money," and an interview with director James Colquhoun – watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDcd1AQxYuY

Director Adam Cooper discusses with Jan Price his new crime-thriller, "Sleeping Dogs," starring Academy Award Winner Russell Crowe! Sleeping Dogs is now playing in theaters -- watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/eIkQJpy_mBkSLEEPING DOGS stars Russell Crowe (Gladiator), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy franchise), Márton Csókás (Lord of the Rings trilogy), Thomas M. Wright ("Top of the Lake"), Harry Greenwood (The Nightingale), and Tommy Flanagan ("Sons of Anarchy"). SLEEPING DOGS was directed by Adam Cooper in his feature film directorial debut and co-written by Cooper (Exodus: Gods and Kings) and Bill Collage (Emancipation) based on the novel "THE BOOK OF MIRRORS" by Romanian writer E.O. Chirovici.

Encore! Director Peter Hutchings discusses with Jan Price his new romantic film, "Which Brings Me to You," available to rent digitally now!Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/IyJCO2f1yX0?si=VSDvcaFSa_4p6o0eTwo romantic burnouts, Jane and Will, are immediately drawn to each other at a mutual friend's wedding. After a disastrous hookup in the coatroom, the two spend the next 24 hours together, trading candid confessions of messy histories and heartbreak on the off chance that this fling might be the real thing. Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff star in this hilarious tale from the team behind The Hating Game. 

Award-winning Director James Bamford discusses with Jan Price his new action-thriller, "Air Force One Down," starring Katherine McNamara, Ian Bohen, and Anthony Michael Hall! Air Force One Down is available to rent or buy on digital! Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/0cWBaR8JW6M?si=o8Ym91HAQYMFRjQOIn AIR FORCE ONE DOWN, a rookie Secret Service agent (Katherine McNamara) on her first assignment on Air Force One faces the ultimate test when terrorists hijack the plane, intent on derailing a pivotal energy deal. With the President's (Ian Bohen) life on the line and a global crisis at stake, her bravery and skills are pushed to the limit in a relentless battle that could change the course of history.   James Bamford began his career in the film industry back in 1990 as a stuntman for actor Michael Dudikoff on the Stephen J. Cannell series "COBRA." Throughout the years, as his career continued, he went on as a stunt double for David Duchovny on the award-winning Chris Carter series "The X-Files," and later as an actor, stunt coordinator, 2nd Unit Director, Director, and finally Producing Director on over 150 other television series and feature films in the course of the last 30 years.