Category: Interview / Podcast

Evil, bad characters, doing evil, bad things. Dystopian futurescapes where bleakness rules. These are some of the hallmarks of most science fiction these days. And yes, the times we live in are enough to make it easy to identify with these possible futures. But science fiction is also uniquely positioned to provide hope and optimism:…

For many, rooting for a favorite team is not a casual activity. And one of the most passionate fan bases is that of the Philadelphia Eagles. Generations watch the games together, shared moments and unspoken bonds are formed. But what happens when you lose a loved one who you’ve shared that bond with? How do…

Autumn Tapley is fresh off of having her directorial debut, the short Slaughter on the festival circuit. In this podcast she tells us about how she approaches what festivals to enter, the importance of having your movie seen by strangers, and the value of showing up at festivals where your movie is accepted. Oh, and…

Tyler Schnabel and Ryan Dellaquila have been making movies together since they were in high school in Pennsylvania. With several projects behind them, they join the podcast to talk about their most recent short, Gods of Cable City. We also talk a little bit about film festival strategy, making in the industry today, and the…

As young filmmakers, Dara Bruselovsky and Ben Szemerenyi are navigating an uncertain industry future, while also focusing on creating their own projects. In this (our first!) podcast episode, Dara, the creator and director, and Ben, producer and co-writer, discuss how they work together, and the challenges they now face as they look to turn their…