4.20-Filmmaker Interview with Alejandro Vilpa

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Alejandro Vilpa, creator of the new streaming platform Vilpamax. The service is dedicated to showcasing short films from emerging filmmakers and is launched in early 2026.Listen to hear about how Alejandro decided to create the platform when he identified a gap in the marketplace, using films from acclaimed festivals and Oscar nominees to bring people to the service and introduce them to other films, and what the plans are for the future.Books mentioned in this episode include:Invisible by Paul AusterFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"The Undertone of David Jansen" directed by Alejandro Vilpa"Bienvenidos a Los Angeles" directed by Lisa Cole"The Mozart of Pickpockets" directed by Philippe Pollet-Villard"The Girl Who Cried Pearls" directed by Maciek Szczerbowski and Chris LavisMemento directed by Christopher NolanEat Pray Love directed by Ryan MurphyAtonement directed by Joe WrightAlice in Wonderland directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jaxon, and Hamilton LuskeFollow Alejandro on Instagram @alejandrovilpa and check out the service for yourself at vilpamax.com as well as subscribe to the YouTube channel. You can also check out his work at vilpafilms.com and follow Vilpa Films on Instagram @vilpafilms.If you want to submit a film to Vilpamax for consideration, email [email protected] and include a screener link.Support the show