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The Quiet Shift: Why the Film Industry Is Asking the Wrong Questions About AI
Introduction: The Conversation We Aren’t Having For decades, the creative community has comforted itself with the classic philosophical loop: Does art imitate life, or does life imitate art? We look at a piece of cinema and see our world reflected back at us. Or, conversely, we look at the world and see how a film…
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Shaping Global Cinema: My Journey as a Voting Member of Global Awards Los Angeles
I’m honored to share that I’ve become a voting member of Global Awards Los Angeles (GALA) — an international awards body built with a clear and ambitious vision for the future of cinema. GALA stands for something expansive. It recognizes that storytelling today is borderless. Great films emerge from every continent, every culture, every language.…
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In Conversation with Justin Younts: All Five Episodes of The DMF Are Now Live
There are conversations that promote. And there are conversations that reveal. My appearance on The DMF with Justin Younts was the latter. Across five episodes, Justin and I stepped beyond surface-level filmmaking talk and into the architecture behind the work. We explored the discipline, the doubt, the economics, the philosophy, and the resilience required to…
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Podcast Feature: When to Pivot and When to Stand Your Ground as a Founder
I recently joined the Tenacity with Sonia C podcast for a thoughtful conversation on one of the most difficult decisions founders face: knowing when to pivot—and when to stay the course. At every stage of building something meaningful, pressure shows up. Market noise. External expectations. Well‑intentioned advice. The challenge isn’t movement—it’s discernment. Understanding whether resistance…
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Jaze Bordeaux on Positive Talk Radio: Cinema’s Power to Change History
October 2025 • Interview with host Kevin McDonald Today I’m thrilled to share that I was a guest on Positive Talk Radio, episode 1,258 | “Jaze Bordeaux on Cinema’s Power to Change History.” (iheart.com) In this conversation with host Kevin McDonald, we dove deep into storytelling, the law of abundance, the law of assumption, and how cinema can act…
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TIFF 50: Jaze Bordeaux Takeaways, Standout Premieres, and Why This Year Feels Big for Cinema
Toronto is buzzing in a different way this year. TIFF turning 50 isn’t just an anniversary—it’s a reminder of why this festival is still the heartbeat between filmmakers and audiences. From the morning rush on King Street to late-night debriefs outside Princess of Wales, TIFF 50 has been a celebration of bold stories, community energy,…
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Jaze Bordeaux on The Fresh Prince of Air Podcast | Part 2 – The Business of Acting
What happens when a filmmaker steals the host chair? 🎙️ On The Fresh Prince of Air Podcast, hosted by Percy (@mr.nodaysoffpercy), we flipped the script and Percy took the guest seat while we unpacked the business side of acting: branding, ownership, contracts, relationships, and leverage for the long game. Why the Business of Acting Matters…
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Why Storytelling Is the Heartbeat of Filmmaking and Hospitality | Jaze Bordeaux on The Social Hotelier
I recently joined The Social Hotelier to talk about something that sits at the core of my work: storytelling. Whether you’re crafting a film or shaping a guest experience, authentic narratives are what make people feel connected—to characters, places, and brands. “Design builds the stage. Story brings it to life.” From my path in finance…
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