Concessions (2025) | Mas Bouzidi (Writer/Director) Interview - EIFF 2025

🎬 About the Film - Concessions (2025) In Concessions, the beloved Royal Alamo Cinema faces its final day after 50 years. Writer/director Mas Bouzidi crafts a heartfelt homage to slacker cinema classics like Clerks and Empire Records, blending humor, nostalgia, and sharp ensemble performances. Filmed in a real New York theatre, the story captures the quirks, bonds, and bittersweet moments of a closing cinema—complete with film geek Easter eggs for cinephiles to spot. 🎤 In This Interview: I sit down with writer/director Mas Bouzidi to discuss his lifelong love of cinema, the outstanding performances from his cast (including the late Michael Madsen), and the unique energy of shooting in a real working theatre. We talk about the 90s inspirations, his approach to balancing homage with originality, and what he hopes audiences will take away from Concessions. 📖 Read my full review at CinephileMike.com #ConcessionsFilm #MasBouzidi #MichaelMadsen #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #FilmLovers #MovieTheatre #SupportCinema #FilmCommunity #SlackerCinema #ClerksVibes #EmpireRecordsVibes #DazedAndConfusedVibes #EnsembleCast #BehindTheScenes #FilmPremiere #CinephileLife #MovieBuff #MovieMagic #FilmDiscussion #FilmInspiration #CinemaExperience #SupportIndieFilm #FilmEasterEggs #KevinSmithFans #NYCinema #FilmReview #OnSetStories #MovieRecommendation #CinemaLove Tags/Sites:   / concessionsmovie   https://www.edfilmfest.org/film/conce... https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18468926