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Booth 46: Episode 7 with Chicago International Film Festival programmer Sam Flancher and directors Sven Bresser and James Choi

Booth 46: Episode 7 with Chicago International Film Festival programmer Sam Flancher and directors Sven Bresser and James Choi

Update: 2025-10-24
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The Chicago International Film Festival, presented by non-profit 501(c)(3) organization Cinema/Chicago, is back for its 61st year!





In collaboration with Petterino’s, Steve Dale is joined by CIFF Programmer Sam Flancher and directors Sven Bresser (REEDLAND) and James Choi (Before the Call) on the Booth 46 Podcast to talk about the acclaimed festival, which will feature movies of all from around the world. They also talk about the films that influence their work, the state of the industry, big budget studio films vs. independent films, and much more!





The festival goes until Sunday, October 26th. While you listen to the episode, go to ChicagoFilmFestival.com to see what’s screening and where!







As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 7 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.





  • <figure><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Steve Dale with Chicago International Film Festival progammer Sam Flancher and directors James Choi and Sven Bresser at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio</figcaption></figure>
  • <figure><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Director Sven Bresser on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio</figcaption></figure>
  • <figure><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">The group answering Steve Dale’s question about their favorite films. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio</figcaption></figure>
  • <figure><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Director James Choi educating Steve Dale on the genre of Yacht Rock. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio</figcaption></figure>
  • <figure><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">CIFF Programmer Sam Flancher on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio</figcaption></figure>
  • <figure><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">In the booth at Petterino’s with Steve Dale and engineer Dan Long. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio</figcaption></figure>
  • <figure><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Steve Dale got some great movie recommendations from this conversation. That’s for sure. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio</figcaption></figure>




Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.






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Booth 46: Episode 7 with Chicago International Film Festival programmer Sam Flancher and directors Sven Bresser and James Choi

Booth 46: Episode 7 with Chicago International Film Festival programmer Sam Flancher and directors Sven Bresser and James Choi

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