In this episode of the podcast, Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Liam O'Donnell. They talk about many topics, including his sci-fi/thriller trilogy, Skyline. Liam O'Donnell wrote Skyline (2010), and is the writer/director of Beyond Skyline (2017) and Skylines (2020). Other topics include the decision to make a trilogy and how to make your movie... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Sean C. Stephens Talks EXPULSION
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Sean C. Stephens. They talk about his high concept science fiction movie, Expulsion. Sean co-wrote and co-directed Expulsion along with Aaron Jackson. Topics also include using state tax incentives to produce your indie movie, his writing process, and where Sean C. Stephens gets his inspiration from. You... 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 →
3022: Director John Suits on How to Craft a Character-Driven Sci-fi
Omar Epps as John Laine in the sci-fi film, “3022,” a Saban Films release. Photo courtesy of Saban Films. by Carrie Harris (@carrharr) Recently, I had the opportunity to talk to director John Suits about his film, 3022, which stars Omar Epps, Kate Walsh, Miranda Cosgrove, Angus MacFayden, and Jorja Fox. The film was written... Continue Reading →
Brian Ackley on 2050, Sci-Fi Feature Starring Dean Cain
by Ashley Scott Meyers This week on the SYS podcast screenwriter Brian Ackley talks about his journey as a writer. He initially wrote and produced low budget short films and features which lead to larger projects, like his latest sci-fi feature with Dean Cain, 2050. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast... Continue Reading →
Searching BEYOND THE SKY with Fulvio Sestito
by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) Our memories of our own pasts color the way we interpret the world around us, the things we believe, and the values we hold. But how much can we really trust our memories? What if something we're convinced happened to us gets rejected as madness by the people around us? That's... Continue Reading →
Filmmaker Ryan Bellgardt On His New Sci-fi, The Jurassic Games
by Ashley Scott Meyers Filmmaker Ryan Bellgardt talks about starting a production company, Oklahoma, and producing feature films far from Hollywood, like his latest project, The Jurassic Games. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast by clicking here or through iTunes by clicking here. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XheLI2YBSlc&w=640&h=360] You can also read a transcript... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Asif Akbar On His Latest Sci-Fi Feature, Astro
In this episode of the podcast I talk with screenwriter (and director and producer, too) Asif Akbar about how he was able to get his latest film produced -- the sci-fi thriller, Astro. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast by clicking here or through iTunes by clicking here. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6Wl2dBTkjw&w=640&h=360] You... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Reese Eveneshen On His Latest Sci-Fi Film, Defective
by Ashley Scott Meyers In this episode, I talk with Canadian writer, director, and producer Reese Eveneshen about his latest sci-fi thriller, Defective. In addition, we talk about how he got this start in the business while living up in Canada. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast by clicking here or... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Shane Abbess On His New Sci-Fi Epic, The Osiris Child
by Ashley Scott Meyers In this week's episode of the podcast I talk with writer/director Shane Abbess about his new sci-fi epic, The Osiris Child. We talk through the process of writing the script and how he was able to build a team, find financing, and produce the movie. You can listen to the audio... Continue Reading →
