The Found Artist Files: inside filmmakers' journeys
The Found Artist Files: inside filmmakers’ journeys is a film industry podcast where filmmakers and talent share personal stories of breaking into film. Featuring industry professionals, each episode offers honest insight and advice to help emerging filmmakers stay inspired, keep creating, and tell authentic stories that connect us all.
The Found Artist Files: inside filmmakers' journeys
Robert Kolodny on Filmmaking, Teaching, and the Art of Emotional Truth
In this episode of The Found Artist Files, NextFoundArtist’s CEO and Founder Rachael Galperin sits down with filmmaker Robert Kolodny to explore the emotional and collaborative art of storytelling. A director and cinematographer known for his work across both documentary and fiction, Kolodny reflects on how cinema became a way to process emotions, connect with others, and discover truth through creative expression.
From early influences and classic films that shaped his visual language to the importance of trust between directors and actors, Robert opens up about the lessons that have defined his filmmaking journey. He also discusses how teaching film fuels his passion for inspiring the next generation of storytellers—encouraging them to create from authenticity, not external validation.
This conversation dives deep into the craft of filmmaking, the emotional power of cinema, and the value of collaboration in bringing stories to life.
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