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Film Fervor: Episode 137 - Alex Ferrari So, today I have a real treat for you guys. I spoke with Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle about his career in the film business, his awesome platform at Indie Film Hustle, and directing his first feature film This is Meg. Alex is a treasure trove of information and this uncut interview is over an hour long. Indie Film Hustle was created to be a place for Alex to share his 20+ years of experience and cut through all the lies and crap of the film industry. It's a place to go for all the information you'll need for your indie film career and I'm not just saying that. Way back in 2015, when I first started Film Fervor, Alex had just launched Indie Film Hustle and I've been following along ever since. It's been a crucial part of my own learning curve in the indie film industry and I highly recommend it. Indie Film Syndicate Indie Film Syndicate So, one of the most important things about being an indie filmmaker is to always be willing to learn. That's where Alex's Indie Film Syndicate comes in. It's an online course platform that, unlike a lot of the others I've seen, actually provides so much value for the tiny price of admission that I truthfully asked about why it was so low. This community, the Syndicate, is a place for filmmakers to really learn everything they need to know about films, from making a micro budget film to selling it for profit, In addition, Alex has partnered with a huge variety of experts who also have provided tutorials on things like social media growth-hacking, film marketing, and film festival secrets. For $17/mo you really can't beat it. There's no excuse to not sign up for the Syndicate. It's my #1 recommendation for anyone looking to up their indie game. LINKS MENTIONED THIS EPISODE Indie Film Hustle: Website Indie Film Hustle: Twitter Indie Film Hustle: Facebook Indie Film Syndicate: Website This is Meg: Website  

Film Fervor: Episode 136 - Hey You, It's Me So, I had the great opportunity to talk to Suzanne Schmidt about her new web-series Hey You, It's Me. It's about the hilarious relationship between two women in two different cities and their relationship through voicemail and the phone. Suzanne really knows how to tell a great story and weave in the differences between characters and yet show their similarities at the same time. The show is about the strength of a friendship and just how much power that people have over their own lives. Hey You It's Me is available on Seed & Spark and is a great place to check out the series. I really do recommend you check it out and see just how funny Suzanne's story is as well as just how fun the series can be. Currently, there's six episodes on the platform and you can see them all over there. Check it out here: Seed & Spark: Hey You It's Me They're working on the Second Season right now and it's very exciting to see what the web series market is yielding these days. Hey You It's Me: Website Hey You It's Me: Twitter Hey You It's Me: Facebook

Film Fervor: Episode 135 - Repatriation by Doug Mueller With Ryan Barton-Grimley (Check out my interview with Ryan about Elijah's Ashes) Today I spoke with Douglas Mueller and Ryan Barton-Grimley about their film Repatriation. It's about a man named Chad that, while in full military uniform, is welcomed back to his Midwestern hometown by new and old friends alike. From the bus stop, Chad works his way through his old stomping grounds, getting reacquainted with a drink at each stop and catching up on old times. Along the way Chad is joined by Camille who idolized him when he was a star on the high school baseball team. As his one-man parade winds its way through town, the enthusiasm for Chad's service and glory days soon fades as he's reunited with more 'friends' from his past. This was a really fun interview and I decided to post it "un-cut" because of the humor and chemistry that made the episode really fun to record. Doug and Ryan are great people and they really love the film industry. It's always nice to talk to people who share the same passion and excitement in film as I do. There are some great nuggets of wisdom in this episode as well, so definitely check it out. I know a lot of films that are coming out that deal with PTSD and show the homecoming as something of a burden or adjustment. So, this film makes me really want to dive in and check it out. I'll be doing a full in-depth review of the film in the next week or so in order to give my thoughts and point of view on the story and production, but in the mean time I recommend everyone check it out and support the film whenever you can. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE Repatriation: Website Repatriation: Facebook Repatriation: Twitter  

Film Fervor: Episode 134 - Cut to the Chase with Blayne Weaver Today I spoke with Blayne Weaver about his career and his feature film Cut to the Chase. Blayne is an actor, producer, director who has been working in the business for quite some time. This is one of those cases where the actor is making his own opportunities in both creation and performance and it's always a  nice thing to see. So, Cut to the Chase is about an ex-con who sets out in search of his kidnapped sister through the criminal underbelly of Shreveport, Louisiana.  Cut to the Chase has one of my favorite actors of all time, Lance Henriksen, as "The Man" who causes the protagonist all sorts of trouble throughout the film. I'm always very pleased to see him out there doing work and lending his impressive resume to smaller projects. It's always a great thing with actors with huge perigee's do projects that are lesser known. The coolest part, I think, is that Blayne is keeping the town of Shreveport in the business of making movies. His desire to keep the business alive and thriving in Louisiana is great and I'm always happy to see people keeping the life-blood of the industry pumping in their home towns.  Links mentioned in this Episode Cut to the Chase: Amazon Cut to the Chase: Twitter Blayne Weaver: (IMDB)

Film Fervor: Episode 133 - Iron Sky Franchise with Timo Vuorensola Today I spoke with Timo Vuorensola about the amazingly popular Iron Sky films as well as the future of the Iron Sky franchise, including the latest Iron Sky 2. I'm a huge fan of the franchise, it's a world-wide success story that shows the power of independent films. Being able to keep the production in-house and avoid any meddling by studio executives keeps the IP (intellectual property) clean and on message. So, twenty years after the events of Iron Sky, the former Nazi Moonbase has become the last refuge of mankind. Earth was devastated by a nuclear war, but buried deep under the wasteland lies a power that could save humanity – or destroy it once and for all. Iron Sky The Coming Race leads our heroes on an adventure into the Hollow Earth, where they must fight the Vril, an ancient shapeshifting reptilian race and their army of dinosaurs. Timo and I talk about the Iron Sky franchise and how to really get it started. He's an expert in crowdfunding in my opinion, having successfully raised millions of dollars through that method and has built an entire army of devoted fans and followers. The advice he gives in crowdfunding, in general, is worth its weight in gold to those looking to follow in his footsteps and try to build their own universe and empire. Tweet: "Crowdfunding is not about money. It's about creating your audience and proving you are worth your audience." - Timo Vuorensola. Even if you're not a fan of the film story (why wouldn't you be? There's Dinosaur's, Nazi's, and Space Battles) you should look into the franchise as a whole and how to succeed in the film business on your own. Make no mistake, we are all in the film business weather you want to make money at this or not, and Iron Sky as a case study is a great place to learn how to make it happen. Iron Sky The Coming Race is a dark science fiction comedy inspired by conspiracy theories. It is a sequel to the 2012 cult hit Iron Sky and will include both new and familiar characters. It will be directed by Timo Vuorensola and will feature musical score composed by Laibach. The film is produced by Iron Sky Universe, and co-produced by 27 Films Production and Potemkino. Iron Sky The Coming Race film is written and produced together with the audience making the production process and the outcome one of a kind. The filming of Iron Sky The Coming Race started in October 2015 in Belgium with an international cast & crew. The release is scheduled for 2017 Links mentioned in this Episode Iron Sky: Website Iron Sky: Twitter Iron Sky: Facebook Iron Sky: YouTube (Check this out! Timo does vlogs and production info all the time)

Film Fervor: Episode 132 - Not for Resale by Kevin James Ah, nostalgia. A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. That's what was conjured up in me when I first saw Not for Resale on the forums. The film is a feature-length documentary on the end of physical media and the local video game shops that still sell it. What I love about Not for Resale is that it lets us know that there are still some places out there, mom and pop stores, that are holding onto physical media and are still kicking. I used to play games all the time. Hell, I once owned a comic book stores that I'd run during the day and we'd play games throughout the night in. Documentaries like this are a great road trip back into the glory days, when things were easier and much more straightforward. Now, with the Let's Play's and Twitch.tv we can experience all those old games in a community across the globe, but nothing beats actually having your hands on those old controllers, blowing the dust out of the NES cartridges to get them to work, and praying your save games don't get corrupted or overwritten when you're on the last level. Kevin James is making something really unique and very exciting. I can't wait to see this documentary come to life and hit the festival circuit. I think a lot of us, who have fond memories of gaming consoles growing up, are going to get a real kick out of it and, maybe, even rush out to find our nearest mom and pop store to support and keep alive. Awesome! Not for Resale: Website Not for Resale: Twitter Not for Resale: YouTube Not for Resale: Facebook

Episode 131 - Manu Intiraymi's The Circuit I had the privlege to talk to Manu Intiraymi (IMDB) about The Circuit and the amazing people he's assembled for the work. Manu himself is a veteran actor that's been in the business since he was very young and has been connected to Sci-Fi for almost as long. 10 Sci-fi Stories, 10 sub-genres, 1 Location. Series 1: Urbiessa "The Circuit" is like "Black Mirror" or "The Twilight Zone" except each seemingly unrelated episode is a piece of a deeper story line. Each episode takes place in the enormous city of 'Urbiessa', a cross between "Metropolis" and "Gotham" and will concentrate on a specific sub-genre such as Sci-Fi Action, Sci-fi Mystery, etc... These stories are in the capable hands of 10 amazing directors, a group of talented star actors, a professional crew and of course the incredible FANS that will collaborate and work side by side to energize each story. The absolutely powerful and star-studded cast and crew that makes up The Circuit is sure to make anyone even slightly interested in Science Fiction go crazy. Doug Jones, Terry Farrell, Olivia d'Abo, Rene Auberjonois, Mindy Robinson, Manu Intriaymi, Ethan Phillips, Robert Beltra, Sylvester McCoy, Corin Nemec, John Billinsley, Tim Russ, Gigi Edgley, and the list goes on and on. They're currently in the middle of a very powerful Kickstarter campaign that's already hit its primary goal. However, with all of our help, we can get them to the $200,000 mark they're trying to hit. With that goal in place, they'll be able to find matching funds with producers and build an even bigger, more in-depth story around the city of Urbiessa. I'm very excited to see this film come to live and I hope you all are as well. Check out the Kickstarter campaign and visit the website, they've got a lot of great stuff on there for you to check out and engage with. The Circuit: Website - http://thecircuitfilm.com/ The Circuit: Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/836297110/the-circuit-urbiessa The Circuit: Twitter - https://twitter.com/thecircuitmovie The Circuit: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecircuitmovie/  

Film Fervor: Episode 130 - First Glance Film Festival with Bill Ostroff So, today I had the privilege of talking to Bill Ostroff of the First Glance Film Festival about the recent success of the 2017 festival in Los Angeles and the upcoming program in Philadelphia later this year. I've been a big supporter and fan of the First Glance Film Festival since I started Film Fervor and I've seen some absolutely amazing films come out of it. Bill's passion for indie films is evident by the fact that he watches every single film that comes to the festival. First Glance Film Festival is, by far, the best deal you'll ever get as a filmmaker. You'll become a part of a huge community of filmmakers and supporters and, in addition to screening at the festival, you'll get a huge boost in your social presence. Not only do they help you with exposure, they actually teach you how to grow and build your social presence for your film or production company. The exciting news that dropped this episode is that Bill is looking to expand the festival into other locations and bring the outstanding content he's curated to new venues and fans. Be sure to look out for more information on where the festival may come and absolutely watch for their Crowdfunding campaign, if they launch one. It's going to be an awesome year for indie film and Bill is leading the charge with the best festival for true indies.  First Glance isn't about the celebrities (although you'll find them there) or the glitz and glam of Hollywood. It's about independent films and their creators. All in all, I can't express just how amazing the First Glance Film Festival is for the indie community. You really should check them out! First Glance Film Festival: Website First Glance Film Festival: Twitter (#SupportIndieFilm) First Glance Film Festival: Facebook (#SupportIndieFilm)  

So, When a withdrawn Middle Eastern man begins frequenting a Boston cafe, the headwaiter grows increasingly suspicious about the true nature of his visits, we get the awesome short film Fireflies. RA VISION Productions has put together a great body of work so far but Fireflies is something that is both poignant and culturally relevant in a way that makes it truly stand out.   The whole outcome of the film is a grim and somber reminder of the fear-mongering and hate propagation that’s rampant in the modern “so-called” news agencies and the proliferation of nonsensical hate on the web. The whole film is about the paranoia and hate. It’s so funny, before 9/11 everyone in America distrusted "blacks" and Mexicans. Now, because of the news media and the propaganda, they want us to hate and mistrust all Middle Eastern people.  I believe, wholeheartedly, that films like Fireflies are going to help break down the social stigma of being Middle Eastern and allow people to accept them as the same thoughtful, emotional, intelligent, flawed human beings that we all are. The fact that this film is able to tell such a powerful story and give a powerful message is just a demonstration of director Raouf Zaki's ability and lead actor Essam Ferris' skill at portraying emotion, all without uttering a single line of dialogue (except for a few bits in a flashback, but I don't count that as part of the main events. You'll see why) Fantastic film. Can't praise it enough.    

ELIJAH'S ASHES - RYAN BARTON-GRIMLEY This episode with Ryan Barton-Grimley, to date, has to be one of the most entertaining and funny times I've ever had on a podcast. The energy and hilarity of just about everything we talked about, from the pre-interview chat to the interview itself was just full of great content and I'm so glad I'm able to bring it to you today. So, Elijah's Ashes is about a man named Lawrence Shaw who is a run of the mill guy that just can't get accepted for being who he is. He's not straight enough for his job where he sells testosterone fueled ad campaigns to beer companies and he's not stereotypically gay enough for his boyfriend. To make things worse, his father Elijah just died and his last dying wish was for Lawrence to go on a road trip with his extremely homophobic half-brother Kevin to bury his ashes. It's a heroically dumb journey of brotherly love and acceptance that begs the age old question... "Can you truly accept someone else when you can't even accept yourself?" Heroically dumb, that is just about as awesome a character description as you can ask for. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Elijah's Ashes: Facebook Elijah's Ashes: Website Ryan Barton-Grimley: Website RBGfilms: Website INDIE FILM RESOURCES Crowdfunding for Independent Films. Promote your Independent Film. Join the list to #SupportIndieFilm.  

When the Bough Breaks: A documentary about Postpartum Depression- With Jamielyn Lippman Today I sat down with Jamielyn Lippman, a documentary filmmakers and actor who started her own production company to tell the stories that she wants to tell. Her documentary When the Bough Breaks is an incredible look into the often misunderstood world of postpartum depression. The film follows Lindsay Gerszt, a mother who has been suffering from PPD for six years. Lindsay agrees to let the cameras document her and give us an in depth look at her path to recovery. The powerful message behind the film isn't just that PPD is real but it's something that 1 in 5 women suffer from, to varying degrees, and it's nothing to feel ashamed or stigmatized over. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE When the Bough Breaks: Facebook When the Bough Breaks: Twitter When the Bough Breaks: Website Gravitas Ventures: Website IMPORTANT INFORMATION Postpartum depression isn't something to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. If you or someone you know is suffering from it, no matter how severe, please get help immediately. You can call PPDMoms hotline at 1800-PPD-MOMS or email them at info@hopeline.com. PPDMoms - Call For Help INDIE FILM RESOURCES Crowdfunding for Independent Films. Promote your Independent Film. Join the list to #SupportIndieFilm. QUOTE OF THE DAY You have to believe in yourself, it doesn't matter if anyone else will. - Jamielyn Lippman.  

Hello everyone and welcome to Film Fervor Weekly. We're starting a new weekly podcast where I and Dimi Nakov of Filmmakers Generation Next offer up news about the independent film world, review an indie feature, talk about staying motivated in the film industry, and give a recommendation for Short of the Week. This week, we're talking about the hilarious film from Jumpstart Productions, Further Education. Jumpstart Productions was established in 2009 to make innovative and independent feature films. Their slate has grown to include a number of award winning films that continue to test the boundaries of independent filmmaker. They promote home-grown talent and stay true to their roots in their home cit of Brighton. Check them out here: https://www.jumpstartproductions.co.uk For a Positive Future   Visit our CAMPAIGN - (FPF) "FOR A POSITIVE FUTURE" - Changing The World One Message At a Time. We are advocating for EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & MENTAL HEALTH in Film / TV Industry & Beyond. . . . A word of support, encouragement or inspiration can change lives in an instance and forever. . . . FPF Campaign Link in our profile above >> ???? https://forapositivefuture.blogspot.com/ . . . Check out our Apparel Shop Instagram Gallery >> ???? ( @fgn_inc_apparel ) . . . Use our hashtags >> ???? #FGNInc #Positivenessness #ForAPositiveFuture #PositiveFuture . . . FGN Inc. (FilmMakers Generation Next Incorporated) - Exists to Connect, Motivate, Inspire and Support the Next Generation of Filmmakers World-Wide Since 2009. . . . Join FGN Inc. Exclusive Facebook Group and share your work with more than 35,000 of our members ???? =>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/FilmMakersGenerationNext/ . . . #filmmaking #filmmaker #SupportIndieFilm #quotes #lifequotes #wisdom #inspirational #inspire #motivate #motivational #passion #positivevibes #success #adicted2success #success #followus #followme #instalike #hope #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #equality #diversity A post shared by FGN INC. ???? (@fgn_inc) on Feb 6, 2017 at 6:20pm PST This weeks quote is very powerful to me. A lot of time, people just go through the motions and don't really give everything they have when they're doing their work. Going that extra mile is important and yes, it isn't crowded at all. We all have to make sacrifices to do the things we love to do, weather it's a financial sacrifice, a time sacrifice, or emotional sacrifice, and those who are willing to go that extra mile, put in that extra work, who are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, those are the people who are going to get things done. How does this quote affect you? Do you have a favorite quote that helps you stay positive and motivated? Let us know in the comments below! Filmmakers Generation Next: Join one of the largest and fastest growing Facebook groups on independent film making. Short Film of the Week: When Kids Grow Up  

I had the honor to speak with Marissa Labog about the short film her production company, UpProductionz, filmed called When Kids Grow Up. This is a fascinating and really gripping short film about a defenseless woman who is savagely attacked by a group of vicious men, only to reveal her own brutal intent against them. Marissa is an accomplished stunt performer, dancer, and actor who is now turning her awesome talent to writing and storytelling. When Kids Grow Up is one of those shorts that made me think it was part of a larger world and that the character Mackenzie (Labog) had a much deeper and richer story to her. During the interview, Marissa let me know that she wants to expand on the character and possibly grow it into a series or a feature, something I'm absolutely all for. The style, direction, cinematography, and acting in When Kids Grow Up are all outstanding. A solid command of both visual and sound, I didn't find any issues with the production at all. It's a powerful statement about what UpProductionz and their team can accomplish on a tiny budget and a tight schedule. What I love about it most is that Marissa and the rest of her team are all accomplished, well connected, and communicate their opinions professionally and friendly to one another and make the whole film making process smooth as silk. When I got to my favorite loaded question: "If you could go back to the beginning of your career and tell your younger self something, what would it be?" Marissa continued to amaze by telling me something both unique and awesome. I think a lot of us film makers take the job very seriously and we're right to do so, but somewhere along the way we sometimes forget to have fun and play. Marissa and her team haven't forgotten that and it's evident by the amount of joy that they have doing what they love doing. I'm certain we're going to hear and see more from Up Productionz and continue to be thrilled by the awesome things they produce. You can check them out at https://www.upproductionz.com/ and follow along on Twitter at @UpProductionz Be sure to catch When Kids Grow Up at the First Glance Film Festival in Los Angeles later this month!

Son of Sophia, written and directed by Elina Psikou follows an 11 year old boy named Misha who travels from Russia to live with his mother, Sophia. What he doesn't know is that there is a father also waiting for him there. While Greece is living the Olympic dream in the summer of 2004, Misha  gets violently catapulted into the adult world while riding on the dark side of his favorite fairy tales. When I spoke to Elina about the film, I was immediately impressed with the professionalism and dedication she and her team have for film making. Greece is an amazing place for film making because their very tight knit community of directors, actors, producers, and crew all get together and support one another on their projects. It's something that until this interview I never thought of looking into because I never really heard of a major film making revolution in Greece. Elina is an incredible person with an outstanding eye for creative storytelling and she's got the drive and ambition to make her film making career a reality. Her first feature film, she both wrote and directed as well, helped catapult Son of Sophia into reality by both helping her find funding as well as the crew needed for the production. Son of Sophia is a very cool story with an awesome group of talented people behind it and I'm very excited to see it come Tribeca this year. I think we should watch out for Elina too, because I believe she's going to have an awesome career and definitely be someone to keep an eye on. You can check out the Facebook page at Son of Sophia and follow along with the progress of the film there. They'll be launching a dedicated website for the film soon as well, so keep an eye out and make sure to follow them there as well.    

Today I talk about the hilarious web series Hug It Out, created by Kincaid Walker and Jason Eksuzian. They are both incredible people with a great mindset and an awesome work ethic. Hug It Out is about a woman named Gwen who, despite her own personal hangups and issues, bites the bullet to become a professional snuggler.  

Today I spoke with Ashley Atwood about her film Mimi's Misadventure. Ashley is an accomplished actor with an impressive resume who made the move behind the camera for the first time with Mimi's Misadventure, which she produced and wrote. Mimi's Misadventure is a  tongue in cheek dark comedy follows Mimi, a former prostitute and heroin addict who is down on her luck. While working at her job in a strip club, Mimi overhears a conversation that can change her life forever. Ashley and I spoke about the concept behind the film and the inspiration and, while the film is primarily a dark comedy, it does have a powerful message about the very real and very common practice of sex slavery. A lot of people, especially in the United States, seem to think that sex slavery is a thing of the past or something that happens off shore, but the terrible truth of it is that there is a huge market of sex slaves in our own backyard.  

Today, I spoke with Patrick Biesemans about his short film Embers and Dust, an amazing project that centers around a young boy's experience in 1938 listening to the War of the Worlds Broadcast, by Orson Welles. We did a review of Embers and Dust that you can check out here This was a beautifully shot film and a lot of care and attention went into getting the era correct. There's a lot to be said about doing period pieces because of the extreme costs associated with costuming, set design, vehicles, props, and the general look and feel of something set in the past. Embers and Dust, on the other hand, had the benefit of having a great set designer and wardrobe designer who was able to capture all the subtle nuances of the era and put them in the picture without hammering us over the head with it. The result is a gorgeous short film about the imagination of a young boy and how he reacts to something that, in reality, caused a lot of people to panic and think that the world was under siege. Patrick Biesmans is a filmmaker that you'll want to keep an eye on, his goals for the future are to shoot more of his own writings and keep carving out his own voice in the independent film industry. Everyone has to start somewhere but Patrick Biesemans start into shooting his own writing is a great first step into what I hope will be a long and successful career. The interview is a little longer than we normally like, but giving the fact that it's the first one of 2017 and that we had so much to talk about, I'm putting up the entire conversation as it is, without any cutting.   Check out Patrick Biesmans' website at PBIESMANS.com

Today I am speaking with Tony Ware of Picture Perfect Film Locations, located in Los Angeles. Picture Perfect Film Locations is an incredible resource for low-budget and independent films that require incredible locations on a tight budget. They have a host of services they offer, from residential homes, commercial locations (including restaurants, churches, motels, and night clubs), wide open land, and incredible studio lots. In addition to the locations, they also have a fleet of vehicles at their disposal, everything from fire and rescue to school buses, high end luxury cars, vintage roadsters, and many more. Tony has been developing his contacts in the industry for years and Picture Perfect Film Locations has had a huge pedigree of large and small films need their services. Just about anything you need, as far as real estate for your production, can be found in Tony's impressive library of locations and his team are kind, eager to get you what you need, and incredibly knowledgeable in the film industry so if you're not sure what all you need, rest assured they'll be able to assist you in finding the perfect place. Finding locations in the independent film industry is difficult, time consuming, and often involves far larger of a budget than the entire film project but Tony Ware and his people provide an outstanding service for low-budget filmmakers who need that high end look without the high end checkbook. If you're looking to film in the Los Angeles area and need some help with professional  locations, automobiles, or need a fresh new outlook on what your backgrounds should look like, definitely give Tony a call and he'll have no problem getting you exactly what you need. You can find out more about Tony and Picture Perfect Film Locations at their website http://www.tony-realestate.com and be sure to follow along on Twitter (@PPFilmLocations) for some awesome photos to inspire you.

 Today I'm joined by Marina Donahue to talk about her film All In Time, a dramedy (Drama + Comedy) that follows Charlie who quits his job to move home to manage his hometown rock band. His supportive girlfriend shares his love for the band, until struggles within the band force them to make choices that will impact their lives forever.  In addition to the incredible story, the music in All In Time is absolutely amazing. You should really check out the band that performs all of the music, they're the real deal and definitely kick some serious ass. My conversation with Marina was a long one and we covered so much about the film, the true story that inspired it and the difficulties that went into making it, but the thing that sticks out the most to me about this interview is the sheer passion Marina has for the business. We spoke about her working as a director for her own daughter and how well that experience went. As someone who has been an self-employed entrepreneur for most of my life, I have to say that working with family is the single hardest thing I've ever had to do. Perhaps it's my own family, perhaps its the relationship I have with them, but I've never been able to work harmoniously with my family or in reality get anything done with them because we're always butting heads on so many subjects. It's nice for me to hear about someone out there that is professional enough to not see the family member as "mom" but see her as the director and leader of the film. I don't know, it gives me hope. Marina is an incredible person with an awesome story to tell and if we're lucky we'll all be able to see many more films from her in the future and see where her creativity and imagination can bring us. All In Time is an absolute joy of a film with a wonderful cast and crew that make it into something really special. Check out their official website http://www.allintimefilm.com/ Follow along on social for more information and news about the film on Twitter @allintimefilm And contact them directly on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/allintimefilm

Today I'm joined by Nick Hunt to talk about his debut feature film Safe Place. The film centers around the fall of a man's psyche after an unimaginable tragedy befalls him and causes him to abandon his life for a secluded existence in fear of the world and its consequences. His fear is reflected on six youths, at the prime of their lives who just so happen to cross paths with a seemingly normal man, hellbent on saving them from the world around them, even if it means taking them out of it one, by one.   Safe Place features an incredibly talented cast, including the legendary Lloyd Kaufman (Co-founder of Troma Entertainment), who is responsible for one of my earliest introductions to independent film The Toxic Avenger. This looks like it is going to be a good telling of the cabin in the woods story with a lot going for it from the mind of creator Nick Hunt. To me, there's nothing more exciting than to delve into the mind of a debut filmmaker and watch them see their passion project come to life. I've been getting into these throw-back films lately. Something about recapturing that classic horror genre where we didn't rely on CGI monsters to tell us to be afraid is really appealing to me. The best fear you can make as a storyteller is the fear that capitalizes on your audience's worst nightmares, through their imaginations. The imagination is the strongest tool that a storyteller has in their arsenal because if you craft your story around the unknown and explainable, the viewer will fill in whatever they can't see or explain with the very darkest of their fears.  Safe Place may turn out to be one of those types of films and I'm excited to see it come to life. They're on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/safeplacethemovie Check them out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/safeplacefilm