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Filmwax Radio

Adam Schartoff

Booking Overview

An independent-film interview podcast focused on filmmakers, film history, documentaries, classic cinema, and film books, it regularly features external directors, scholars, curators, authors, composers, and figures connected to notable films. Agencies could credibly pitch established or rising filmmakers, documentary subjects, film historians, authors, composers, and festival or museum figures; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally have meaningful professional credentials but are not limited to major mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 25

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 953 subscribers

Instagram: 1.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

adam@filmwax.com

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Host

Adam Schartoff - Independent film podcast host covering filmmakers, film history, documentaries, and film culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional filmmakers, documentary directors, film historians, museum or festival curators, film scholars, authors of film books, composers, and notable participants connected to significant films.
Required Achievements:  
Acclaimed or established film and documentary work, Published books on filmmakers or film history, Senior roles at major film museums, festivals, or academic institutions, Major performances or commissions in film composition, Meaningful involvement with recognized classic or independent films

Recent Guest Discussions

Laurence Kardish - His Biography Of Filmmaker Shirley Clarke, Independent Film History, Documentary Filmmaking, And Clarke’s Artistic Legacy.

Sam Green - His Documentary The Oldest Living Person In The World, Longevity, The Passage Of Time, And The Filmmaking Process.

Michael Shapiro - His New Chamber Ensemble Score For Frankenstein, Film Composition, And The Relationship Between Music And Classic Cinema.

Sara Karloff - Boris Karloff’s Performance In Frankenstein And The Film’s Cultural Legacy.

David Kittredge - John Boorman’s Troubled Production Of Exorcist Ii: The Heretic And The Film’s Critical And Career Impact.

Recent Topics

Film, Independent Film, Documentary Film, Film History, Film Criticism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Filmwax Radio
:

Ep 915: Meira Blaustein

October 12, 2026

This is Meira’ Blausteins 6th visit to Filmwax. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of the beloved Woodstock Film Festival which is heading into its 26th season (October 13-18, 2026). She is retiring as the Executive Director of the festival after this year. And I talked to her about her feelings about this enormous life change and her plans for the future. https://youtu.be/V0nupxIOaA4

Ep 914: Orlando von Einsiedel

October 06, 2026

My guest is the director of “The Cycle of Love“, Orlando von Einsiedel. In 1977, PK, a 23-year-old Delhi street artist from a poor, ‘untouchable’ family, set off on a 6000-mile journey with just a handful of paintbrushes and second-hand bicycle. His mission: to find Lotta, the woman whom the stars had foretold would capture his heart. A love story like no other, “The Cycle of Love” is an inspiring, heart-warming, epic true-life adventure about believing in love against...

Ep 913: Nick Beaulieu & Doug Block

September 28, 2026

My guests on this episode of Filmwax TV are filmmaker Nick Beaulieu and, returning for his 4th visit the filmmaker Doug Block (“51 Birch Street”, “The Kids Grow Up”). Doug is a producer on Nick’s directorial debut “My Omaha“. Set in Omaha, Nebraska — where the legacies of Malcolm X, racial segregation, and political division still shape everyday life — “My Omaha” follows filmmaker Nick Beaulieu as he documents his city’s racial justice mov...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Filmwax Radio
:

How do I get in touch with Filmwax Radio?

Filmwax Radio is hosted by Adam Schartoff. Its publicly listed email is adam@filmwax.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Filmwax Radio?

The publicly listed email for Filmwax Radio: adam@filmwax.com.

How many listeners does Filmwax Radio have?

Podseeker estimates Filmwax Radio reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Filmwax Radio?

Filmwax Radio typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional filmmakers, documentary directors, film historians, museum or festival curators, film scholars, authors of film books, composers, and notable participants connected to significant films. Common among recent guests: Acclaimed or established film and documentary work; Published books on filmmakers or film history; Senior roles at major film museums, festivals, or academic institutions. Recent guests include Laurence Kardish, Sam Green, and Michael Shapiro.

How hard is it to get booked on Filmwax Radio?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Filmwax Radio cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Independent Film, Documentary Film, Film History, and Film Criticism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

adam@filmwax.com

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