Adam Schartoff is a rare host in that he’s both exceedingly knowledgeable and also a real mensch. I don’t consider myself a “film person” per se (though I enjoy a good movie as much as the next person), but Schartoff somehow makes all this accessible and entertaining. I highly recommend Filmwax Radio!

Adam Schartoff does a terrific job of putting together a show that’s always engaging and insightful.

Adam is a enjoyable and skilled interviewer. Always interesting. Good insight into creatives.

Adam Schartoff’s podcast is not to be missed. The show is funny, interesting and informative..I was even on it once!

Adam is great!

Both stimulating and relaxing to listen to Adam and his various guests talk about all things artistic and timely. And you feel like you are in the room laughing and learning. Times have changed but film, music and life still move forward. A nice way to end the day or to listen when you have some drops of time and want to think about something different from the daily grind. Thanks for the great work.

I’ve been listening to Filmwax Radio for many years now. The guests are always fascinating, and Adam brings a lot to the table with his questions. I always learn a lot and I’m very thankful to have this resource, especially now as we are all hunkered down.

LOVE this podcast. Adam (and his collaborators) conduct terrific interviews with fascinating subjects, and his love for film is evident. He knows his history, but doesn't let it overwhelm the immediacy of the conversations he has with filmmakers, actors, etc. So glad I discovered this, and proud that I've had a hand in a couple of the films he's highlighted.

Filmwax Radio is straightforward and unpretentious. Adam Schartoff’s interviews with filmmakers and others often feel like late night after-dinner conversations among friends (new or old). This is my favorite kind of interviewing because it puts the subject of the interview, and their work, first and foremost. In too many of the interview programs I hear, including several that have long been established as national broadcasts, the interviewer too often interrupts the guest so that the interviewer's questions, analysis, clever comments, etc. overshadow and disrupt what the guest has to say. Listening to such programs, I often want to tell the host: “be quiet and let this guest finish their thought, point, etc.” Filmwax, on the other hand, gives filmmakers and others the space to follow through on their own comments, stories and very interesting tangents. Schartoff steps in when needed to move the conversation forward, sometimes humorously, but mostly he listens along with us and — in doing that — allows us to really learn something about, and from, the guests he features. I wish more radio (via airwaves, satellite or Internet) was like this.

I am not immersed in the film world, but I still really enjoy listening to these conversations between a host, Adam Schartoff, who is deeply knowledgeable about film, and people from across the industry. Whether the interviewee is someone he knows or is meeting for the first time, the exchanges are easygoing and revealing about why and how people practice their craft. It’s definitely worth tuning in to hear both the big names and those who are less well-known.

Filmwax Radio is one of the best film-related podcasts out there. If you enjoy interviews with all the important filmmakers, writers, actors and crew who make independent (and non-independent) cinema happen, you gotta put this on your podcast list. Think Terry Gross. The interviews are enlightening but very breezy and enjoyable to listen to. Like having coffee with a bunch of friends. Filmwax Radio has been around for a long time and the host, Adam, certainly knows what he’s doing. Very polished podcast but relaxed too.

Adam is a deceptively skilled interviewer. He jokes and laughs with his guests in a casual way that makes each interview feel like listening in to a couple of familiar people talking to each other. In the process, Adam illuminates interesting aspects of the industry or the project that only a highly knowledgable film critic would bring up. He makes it sound easy. At first, I thought this would be all about films I've never heard of, but Adam interviews the indie maker and the big stars in the exact same way. His style is genuine and compellling. It's a real pleasure to listen to and discover.

Any show that has Hal Hartley on six times is one worth listening to.

You don't have to be a cinephile to enjoy this podcast. The cnversations are about storytelling and art making at the end of the day, something that's quite universal. And Schartoff is both entertaining and thoughtful, fun to listen to. I recommend this podcast to anyone how simply enjoys good talk.

Adam Schartoff's Filmwax Radio is one of the best movie podcasts out there. His guests range from young indies on the rise to legendary auteurs. As a host, Schartoff's questions are never generic or mundane and his calming presence seems to leave his guests at ease, culminating in typically great interviews. Most recently, his interview with Paul Schrader regarding his new film "First Reformed" was like eavesdropping on a conversation you wish you were having with one of your heroes. I highly recommend scrolling through the archive. Chances are, you'll find a filmmaker you love and discover that you're an enormous fan of what Filmwax Radio has to offer. - R. Cotto

Filmwax is an excellent source for cinephiles and students of cinema studies alike. It's a well done podcast with charming humor and insight into the world of indepedent cinema!

As an indie film lover I'm always happy to talk about movies. Listening to or talking with Adam of Filmwax, you get another real film lover, with nuanced understanding, and an friendly artistic heart. The result is personal, playful discussions that leave you inspired

You can learn more about film from this collection of interviews than you can from years of film school.

Great podcast and a must for keeping up with all that is indie.

Love to listen to every episode. I highly recommend to everyone out there.

Adam gets interesting guests and gets great insights about independent film. Over the years he has talked with hundreds of filmmakers, many doing their first interviews. Dig into the archive for real gems

Very few realize that hosting, editing, and interviewing for podcasts is an art unto itself. Not only is Adam Schartoff's style natural and off-the-cuff, his art is in keeping things moving and keeping you locked in and wholly engaged, while simultaneously convincing you that you've just been privy to a chill hangout with folks uninhibitedly talking turkey about cinema. He doesn't pachke around like I often hear other podcasters do. And his record of interviewing top-flight talent proves unequivocally that he is trusted and skilled in this regard.

Great, in-depth, unique interviews with a variety of talented people in film.

A great, incisive, fun and informative podcast that is actually about what it takes to get movies made.

Love this podcast. Always interesting guests and conversation!

A valuable and very enjoyable resource for filmmakers and those who love them. Amusing, poignant and always insightful. Highly recommended.

Excellent!

Thoughtful, fun interviews with a diverse selection of filmmakers. If you're looking to dive into the art and process of film, you can't go wrong with Filmwax Radio.

Adam’s podcast is the best place to hear from the best filmmakers in the world. Off the cuff conversations with the form’s most interesting artists. Essential listening if you love cinema.

Adam Schartoff works his keester off to program interesting guests and deep discussions with each episode, and I'm grateful for that. And, as an added cultural bonus, he does a wonderful impression of James Mason.

My favorite film podcast.

Filmwax Radio is humorous, informative, casual, and entertaining all at once. The podcast stands above for its great guests and the places that Adam leads the conversation. He has incredible film knowledge, but it’s his love of cinema that makes the podcast worthwhile. It is a show for fans and makers.

This podcast provides a great overview of independent film. Adam seems to be interviewing everyone who is relevant today and I really admire his attention to the documentary world as well.

Adam has amazing guests, across the spectrum of the film world. From hidden gems to high profile, groundbreaking filmmakers. Causal and cool, highly recommended listen.

Adam is super knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and really passionate about film. He really develops a connection with his guests that’s a pleasure to listen to, and he manages to get some top tier names for his show. Well worth subscribing.

Thank you for a great podcast. Enjoy listening

Filmwax Radio is hands down one of my favorites. Adam Schartoff and his wide range of proficient guests provide a plethora of amazing episodes filled with engaging and thoughtful conversations. Very valuable. Highly recommended. Start absorbing!!!

Filmwax Radio is one of my favorite podcasts. Adam Schartoff and his wide range of proficient guests have provided a plethora of amazing episodes filled with interesting, engaging, and thoughtful conversations. Very valuable. Highly recommended. Start absorbing!

When it comes to New York-based podcasts, Filmwax Radio is in a class all by itself. Host Adam Schartoff is rapidly compiling a massive library of interviews with the world's greatest filmmakers. Required listening.

When I think of how I want to talk, when I think of how I want to listen, when I think of how I want to think, Filmwax Radio has the essential gist. Relaxed, conversational, real. This is why I listen to podcasts.

Filmwax Radio is a great podcast for anyone interested in indie filmmaking and all of cinema in general. The host is smooth and knowledgeable, the guests are relaxed and open; it's like "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee" but for film people and film fans. The podcast has an amazing back catalogue of episodes - some 400+ episodes - featuring daring, innovative filmmakers, film critics, actors, and others from various parts the movie world. Great entertainment for film lovers.

Insightful, Thought Provoking and Cool. This is now on my permanent rotation of podcasts.

Filmwax Radio is not only entertaining but it's a terrific resource for people in the industry. Outstandin nuanced show.

Schartoff is warm, thoughtful, and sincere with all his guests and the shows cover both the personal and professional elements of the guests and their work. It feels like sitting down with your good friend to have a cup of coffee every Sunday.

I've learned a tremendous amount from Adam Scahrtoff's podcasts. Not to mention his sharp wit. Very thoughtful interviews. Adam does his homework. His interests seem to span many genres and a variety of subject matter, although his specialty are independent films and others you might not otherwise hear about. Two thumbs up!

Pretty essential listening for filmmakers and people interested in independent cinema.

Def insightful and in-depth -Filmwax Radio is a platform for Indie filmmakers to share their work as well as themselves.. Filmwax Radio is a step ahead of the mainstream -give it a listen.

Filmwax exceeds other similar film podcasts primarily because of the lack of pretension in the host, Adam Shartoff. When he sits down with these amazing artists of cinema, the conversation is always natural and flowing. This matters a lot to me. I can't stand listening to forced communication and hosts who push for laughs through inane attempts at humor. With Shartoff if feels like you're listening to a real conversation. And he is constantly having great guests on. Here's to another 400 episodes!

great job as always! Insightful and entertaining! Love the banter and the in depth discussion and spontaneity! Love the podcast!

Adam is a really fun host, his guests are terrific, and the conversations are entertaining and honest. Essential listening for filmmakers and indie film fans.