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TOBIAS JON; Filmmaker, Director, ‘Gifted Pain;’ Actor; Bojman Films; LIVE from Bristol, England realconversations filmmaker director martialarts actor England subconsciousmind CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by Calvin Schwartz Meet TOBIAS JON: “I’m a lucky guy to start off the New Year. My life was wondrously changed when I watched the 1942 movie classic, Casablanca.’ I love everything about film. And today, I was thrilled to interview Tobias Jon, near London, England, talking about his debut film, Gifted Pain.’ He’s an actor, director, and former rock radio host. And we talked and talked. Chemistry, passion, magnetism, eloquence, and insight wrapped around affability and warmth. Tobias was all this and magical, fun, and replete with endless anecdotes about the process and journey. Gifted Pain (premiered in September in England and gathering great reviews) is the story of Christopher, a loner struggling with childhood tragedy. Relief comes from martial arts. The plot thickens. And watch this. Our interview delves into so much about Tobias. A few thoughts and words. (to entice curiosity) The power of the Subconscious Mind. (I loved this drift). Locations for movies and why. Five-year journey. The 1951 movie ‘A Christmas Carol’ starring Alastair Sim. AI and film. Martin Scorsese. Black Magic camera. Method acting. Bruce Lee. Henry Winkler. Enough Said. Check this interview with Tobias. Of course, I asked him back. He’s that special.” Calvin https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs 711 Interviews/Videos 9200 SUBSCRIBERS GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** TOBIAS JON; Filmmaker, Director, ‘Gifted Pain;’ Actor; Bojman Films; LIVE from Bristol, England YouTube: BIO: Tobias Jon is a British filmmaker, actor, and director. He wrote, directed, and stars in Gifted Pain (2025). His on-screen credits include Panic Button (2011), Heavy Duty (2012), The Fear (2012), and The Antwerp Dolls (2015). He is the founder of Bojman Films, a production company dedicated to independent, emotional storytelling. Written and directed by Bristolian Tobias Jon, and drawing on his own personal experiences, Gifted Pain follows Christopher, a loner struggling with a childhood tragedy. Seeking refuge, he immerses himself in martial arts films. A life-changing moment releases unknown abilities, taking him closer to solving the mystery of his past. Featuring a cast which includes many local Bristolian actors and filmmakers, and shot largely in locations across the city including Avonmouth, Stokes Croft and the famous Johnny Ball Lane, Gifted Pain has already been recognized and celebrated by several international film festivals, winning Best Feature Film from Luleå International Film Festival, Best Feature, Best Director and Best Actor from Stockholm Film Festival and recognized as a Finalist at Anatolia International Film Festival. Now, after five years in the making, the film will premiere in the city in which it was created, with an event and screening hosted at Bristol’s biggest cinema screen, the Bristol IMAX Mega Screen, on Saturday 6th September. The event will feature a red carpet, live music from local musicians, the first official screening of the film in the city, a live Q&A with the cast, followed by an official after-party. Speaking about the official premiere of Gifted Pain, Director Tobias Jon said: “After five years in the making, it’s incredibly exciting to finally be sharing Gifted Pain with the world. We shot in Bristol as it’s my hometown, has great locations and a fantastic group of independent filmmakers, so it means a lot to be hosting the premier here and to be celebrating the hard work of everyone who has supported the production since 2020.” Here is a link to a BBC article that might give some more information for you: Director's dreams come true with his debut film shot in Bristol - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwynl21y6pwo TobiasJon

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