The official, award-winning podcast of the Film Studies program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst! Your go-to show for students, filmmakers, and film faculty getting educated, together, on all things film, television, and screen media. UMassterclass is written and produced by students in the Film Studies program at UMass Amherst. Hosts Rianna Jakson and Kiefer Callewaert. Production crew Gabby Mosher, Ryan Gies, Mariana Carmo, Ved Shankavaram, and Kaliska Wiley.
UMassterclass
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Podcast Overview
The official, award-winning podcast of the Film Studies program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst! Your go-to show for students, filmmakers, and film faculty getting educated, together, on all things film, television, and screen media. UMassterclass is written and produced by students in the Film Studies program at UMass Amherst. Hosts Rianna Jakson and Kiefer Callewaert. Production crew Gabby Mosher, Ryan Gies, Mariana Carmo, Ved Shankavaram, and Kaliska Wiley.
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Recent Episodes
April 15, 2026
S4E6: 33rd Annual Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival
<p>UMass Amherst is hosting the 33rd rendition of the Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival this month, and the UMassterclass podcast dove into the inner workings of this year's programming.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted/Produced by Chloe Mills and Conrad Johnson // Edited by Chloe Mills // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane Nzikoba</p><p>Interviewees: Barbara Zecchi, Ayanna Dozier, Dex Veitch</p><p>Theme by Conrad Johnson</p>
March 16, 2026
S4E5: Oscars Review (Sentimental Value, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, Sinners)
<p>It's Oscars day!! Today, the UMassterclass team along with special guest Paola Delmaschio give you their thoughts on some of this year's nominations for Best Picture. Take a listen and enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Segments:</p><p>Chloe Mills - Sentimental Value</p><p>Elle Decatur - Hamnet</p><p>Joanne Nzikoba - One Battle After Another (dictated by Chloe Mills)</p><p>Paola Delmaschio - Sinners</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted/Produced by Chloe Mills // Edited by Chloe Mills // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane Nzikoba</p><p>Theme by Conrad Johnson</p>
February 24, 2026
S4E4: Lee Chang-dong & Historical Context
<p>Today, UMassterclass is featuring the second episode in a two-part series by Bella Livoti as her final project for Film Auteurs. In this episode, Bella dives into South Korean history to give historical and cultural context to what informs Lee Chang Dong's choices to do with representation. She talks about women’s place in South Korean society, and historical events contemporary with Lee Chang Dong’s life and ones relevant to his films. Take a listen and enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted/Produced by Conrad Johnson and Chloe Mills // Edited by Conrad Johnson // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane Nzikoba</p><p>Theme by Conrad Johnson</p>
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