{"id":40770,"date":"2026-01-19T11:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T19:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/?p=40770"},"modified":"2026-01-19T00:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T08:11:51","slug":"btl-radio-show-01-19-2026-with-guests-paul-schwartz-talking-stop-time-and-salvatore-sciortino-joshua-tate-talking-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/miscellaneous\/behind-the-lens-podcast\/btl-radio-show-01-19-2026-with-guests-paul-schwartz-talking-stop-time-and-salvatore-sciortino-joshua-tate-talking-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"BTL Radio Show – 01\/19\/2026 with guests PAUL SCHWARTZ talking STOP TIME and SALVATORE SCIORTINO & JOSHUA TATE talking ROOF"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome back to BEHIND THE LENS!\u00a0 This past weekend was Dances With Films NY and from all accounts, it was a blast. \u00a0You all know how much I love to champion indie films, which makes DWF one of my fave fests. \u00a0And how lucky are we to not only have DWF in Los Angeles later in the year, but also an abbreviated version in NY!<\/p>\n

I was privileged to screen a few of the fest films before their premieres and screenings at Dances, as well as speak with some very talented filmmakers, who you are going to hear from right now. \u00a0Two standout world premieres at Dances With Films and films that I already love are the elegant and emotionally beautiful STOP TIME from PAUL SCHWARTZ, and the edge-of-your-seat human thriller ROOF from Salvatore Sciortino and Joshua Tate. \u00a0So sit back and take a listen as we dive in.<\/p>\n

First up, let\u2019s take a look and a listen at STOP TIME and my exclusive interview with writer, director, editor, and cinematographer PAUL SCHWARTZ. \u00a0And did I mention he also composed the film\u2019s end credit song? \u00a0As mentioned, STOP TIME had its world premiere on Saturday at Dances With Films NY film festival, and while currently on the festival circuit, I anticipate it won\u2019t be long before the film gets a distribution deal.<\/p>\n

STOP TIME tells the intertwined stories of Peter de Vries, a photographer, and Adrianna Maier, a theatrical lighting designer. Both are carrying heavy burdens of sadness: burdens that mutual friends of theirs believe each could lighten for the other. Over the course of 24 hours in New York City, their lives circle, until they meet at the opening of Peter\u2019s gallery show, which leads them both down an unexpected path.<\/p>\n

Written and directed by PAUL SCHWARTZ, STOP TIME stars Nelson Avidon, Tara Westwood, Patty McCormack, Kelly Deadmon, Christina Toth, Catherine Quirico, and Daria Karic.<\/p>\n

In this exclusive interview, writer\/director\/editor\/cinematographer Paul Schwartz discussed his film STOP TIME, which he expanded from a 44-minute short. The film, shot in black and white, explores themes of loss and recovery, inspired by his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis. The story revolves around a photographer named Peter, with Adriana’s backstory adding depth. Schwartz did a mix of formats, including using Super 8 film for vintage home movies, and employed creative editing techniques, including time-lapse and superimpositions. The sound design, blending ambient sounds and music, enhances the emotional impact. \u00a0Schwartz, with a background in music and ballet, meticulously crafted the film, aiming for a delicate, ballet-like elegance.<\/p>\n

Now, I want to let you know that after listening to this week’s show and this interview with Paul Schwartz, you can go to the website, www.behindthelensonline.net, and not only hear this interview in its entirety as a stand alone, but you’ll find my full review of the film, and an exclusive interview with none other than the legendary Patty McCormack talking about STOP TIME and several other projects she’s currently working on.\u00a0 And yes, we talk about Rhoda and “The Bad Seed”, too!<\/p>\n

STOP TIME is currently on the festival circuit.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n