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Ahead of the release of Apple TV's Trying season 5, costars Esther Smith and Rafe Spall break down their roles as Nikki and Jason, parenthood, and the lessons they've learned over the seasons. Trying season 5 premiered on Wednesday July 8, which is followed by one episode weekly through Wednesday, August 26.

Season five finds Nikki (Smith) and Jason (Spall) dealing with the consequences of Princess (Scarlett Rayner) and Tyler’s (Cooper Turner) biological mother Kat (Charlotte Riley) turning up at their doorstep, and the whirlwind of chaos she brings into their settled family life.

Award-winning producer, writer, and director Tiffany Kim Stevens talks all things TRIGGER HAPPY, her latest dark comedy thriller film. Tiffany shares her inspirations and journey creating the film.

Tiffany's Instagram: @tiffanykimstevens

In Frame of Mind's first international interview, IFTA nominated filmmakers Graham Cantwell, Katie McNeice, & Amy-Joyce Hastings break down their coming of age drama film.

The filmmakers from Ireland detail bringing their coming of age film to life, authentically capturing the queer experience, and how creating art can be a cathartic outlet for past experiences. 

The co-writers and directors of Rocky's break down their film that explores a friend group reconnecting after some time and distance apart while set in a parking lot. From the challenges of shooting during covid, to working with a stellar cast, and their inspirations, Benjamin Cohen & Max Strand detail the process of bringing this story to life.

Rocky's is available to stream on digital platforms.

Talking trees, dinner parties, and filmmaking. Writer and Director Russell Brown breaks down his film LOREN & ROSE in this episode of Frames of Mind.

LOREN & ROSE takes place over a three course meal that encapsulates the powerful friendship between the film's leading characters.

Russel's Instagram: @russelllbrown

Meet the person who gave Jorgie their big break in film journalism: Ron Seoul-Oh. The founder of POC CULTURE breaks down his journey in starting his own entertainment outlet, the importance of representation, and ranking the upcoming comic-book film releases of 2025. 

Kristen Lopez is an accomplished film critic, editor, author, and friend of the show. In the first interview for Frames of Mind, the author of BUT HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK breaks down her career in entertainment journalism, awards season movies, and new books she has in the works.

Have you wondered what it's like being a film journalist, or wondered how to get started? On the first episode of Frames of Mind, host Jorgie Rodriguez breaks down their career as a film journalist, including some of their best tips on how you can break into the biz.