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Description
The first 2026 festival dispatch of the Catalyst and Witness podcast, devoted to exploring the films and format of the New York Film Festival, hosted by Ryan Swen. This covers the first week-and-a-half of press screenings of the 2026 New York Film Festival, and features guests Alex Lei, Doug Markowitz, Keith Uhlich, Mark Asch, Frank Yan, and a special appearance from Edo Choi.

Housekeeping

• Hosted by Ryan Swen
• Conceived and Edited by Ryan Swen
• Guests: Alex Lei, Doug Markowitz, Keith Uhlich, Mark Asch, Frank Yan
• Special Appearance: Edo Choi
• Recorded in New York City on Zoom H4N and Behringer Microphones, Edited in Audacity
• Podcast photograph from Yi Yi, Logo designed by Dan Molloy
• Recorded September 24, 2026
• Released November 4, 2026
• Music (in order of appearance):
  • The Unspeakable Act
  • The Delta