This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Tyler Taormina. Some topics include Ham On Rye, a movie he directed and co-wrote, and advice for young filmmakers starting right out of college. How John Hughes was an inspiration for his life and career is also discussed. You can listen to the audio portion of the... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Miska Kajanus Talks INSANITY
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Miska Kajanus. After starting as an actor in Finland, Miska Kajanus moved to Los Angeles and is the writer/director of the Finnish language feature, Insanity. They talk about making that movie and how working as an extra is a good way to get started in the film industry.... Continue Reading →
Writers Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye Talk BECKY and THE DEVIL TO PAY
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with the writing/directing team Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye. This duo wrote the horror movie Becky. (The directors of Becky were interviewed in episode 337 of the podcast.) Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye also wrote and directed the thriller The Devil To Pay. Topics featured here are making The... Continue Reading →
Write/Director Seth Larney Talks 2067
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Seth Larney. He started working in visual effects and as a digital assets technician for The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Topics include how Seth transitioned into filmmaking. They talk about his new sci-fi movie 2067, which stars Kodi Smit-McPhee. You can listen to the audio... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Jessie McCormack Talks PISS OFF, I LOVE YOU
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director/actor Jessie McCormack. They talk about her new TV/web series, Piss Off, I Love You. Jessie McCormack is the writer/director/actor of that comedy series and is the writer/director of the feature Expecting, which was produced by Richard Gladstein. Other topics discussed include making movies or shorts with an... Continue Reading →
Horror Filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman Talks DEATH OF ME
For the big Episode 350 we have a big guest! This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with horror filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman. They talk about his new feature Death Of Me, which stars Maggie Q and Luke Hemsworth. Darren Lynn Bousman has a long career as a writer/director. His credits include Saw II, Saw III,... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Sam Macaroni Talks GUEST HOUSE
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Sam Macaroni. They talk about his new comedy Guest House. This movie features Pauly Shore, Aimee Teegarden, Chris Kattan, and Billy Zane. Sam Macaroni directed Guest House and wrote it with Sean Bishop and Troy Duffy (The Boondock Saints). They also talk about how he worked with... Continue Reading →
Filmmaker Jeff Barnaby Talks BLOOD QUANTUM
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Jeff Barnaby. Topics include Blood Quantum, a new horror movie Jeff Barnaby wrote and and directed, and pitching film projects at the Cannes Film Market. In the vein of 28 Days Later, Blood Quantum is a high concept zombie movie with a cast that includes Devery Jacobs... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Christian Sesma Talks PAYDIRT
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Christian Sesma. They talk about his latest crime/thriller, Paydirt, which stars actors Val Kilmer, Murielle Telio, and Luke Goss. Christian Sesma is the writer/director of other movies including The Night Crew. Topics in this episode of the podcast include how Sesma was able to find producers for... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Kyle Couch Talks THE TENT
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Kyle Couch. He is the filmmaker of the drama/thriller The Tent. They talk about that movie, his writing process, and how he was able to get The Tent set up. Kyle Couch also talks about making movies in Detroit and his views about whether or not to... Continue Reading →