Film Sense
Actor, Producer, Creature Performer DOUG TAIT ('Hellboy', 'Legacies', 'Attack of the Unknown') stops by the 'Film Sense' Zoom room for our first interview since we met on the Wyrd documentary 'Men In Suits'.
info_outline FILM SENSE: Heather Buckley and Jack BennettFilm Sense
Producer HEATHER BUCKLEY ("The Ranger", "We Are Still Here" and "Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson") joins filmmaker JACK BENNETT ("Grandpa Metal", "New Music Sucks") and host Frank H. Woodward to discuss the inclusive genre studio she recently co-founded, BLACK MANSION.
info_outline FILM SENSE: Misty Rosas Has SpokenFilm Sense
A lot has changed for actor Misty Rosas since she portrayed two instantly iconic characters on "The Mandalorian"... Kuiil, the wise Ugnaught, and the endearing Frog Lady. You could even say, "The Force is strong with this one." And you'd be right.
info_outline FILM SENSE: The Puppet Cinema of Kevin McTurkFilm Sense
The puppet ghost stories of KEVIN McTURK (The Haunted Swordsman, The Mill At Calder's End, The Narrative of Victor Karloch) are a fine blend of many cinematic influences including George Méliès, Jim Henson, Japanese folk tales, Hammer Horror and so much more.
info_outline FILM SENSE: Bonus Andrew KaschFilm Sense
I continue to sift through the FILM SENSE bins in search of bonus interviews like this one from my discussion with director Andrew Kasch about the challenge of going to the movies and discovering new voices in a shrinking, streaming world.
info_outline FILM SENSE: Bonus David J. SchowFilm Sense
As we call "wrap" on 2020, I sift through the FILM SENSE bins in search of bonus interviews like this one from my discussion with author/screenwriter David J. Schow.
info_outline CLEAN - Q&A For A Short FilmFilm Sense
Here's a Bonus Feature to watch after seeing CLEAN, a short film by Frank H. Woodward, now streaming on the official Screamfest YouTube Channel.
info_outline MICHAEL HAYES • Hollywood: The RebootFilm Sense
In Part Four of this "Film Sense" limited series... we take a closer look at the business side of filmmaking with a focus on independent productions.
info_outline IZZY LEE • Hollywood: The RebootFilm Sense
With Election Day upon us... It's time to get political with filmmaker Izzy Lee.
info_outline KEVIN VANHOOK • Hollywood: The RebootFilm Sense
"If you were to reboot Hollywood, what are some of the changes you would make?"
info_outlineWhen a filmmaker enjoys a certain amount of success, it most likely means they have some fans that have rallied around their work. In this new age of branding, however, a true fan has become a much bigger part of the filmmaking process.
Filmmakers CHRIS MANCINI and GARY DEOCAMPO join us in a discussion about the role of fans in our lives and work.
Fans are more than just our audience. They can also finance a project via crowdfunding or promote a movie thanks to word of mouth on social networks. The dark side of fandom is that those same supporters can also be a destructive force.
Listen to some of our experiences with fans and ways to build a beautiful friendship.
LINKS:
Comedy Film Nerds - Stand-up comedians, authors and filmmakers Chris Mancini and Graham Elwood are the Comedy Film Nerds. Their weekly podcast is devoted to the newest movie releases, classic film, major features, independent film and all things movie-related!
Del Toro Films - The official site of filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro. Moderated and edited by Gary Deocampo.
Long Ago and Far Away - A graphic novel series by Chris Mancini.
GRUMMY - A film by Micheline Pitt & R.H. Norman. Produced by Gary Deocampo and creature designer Kevin Yagher.