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Today I'm joined by writer/director Ryan Kruger to discuss his Shudder exclusive film FRIED BARRY  In FRIED BARRY, Barry is a drug-addled degenerate who, after yet another bender, gets abducted by aliens. Barry takes a backseat as his alien visitor assumes control of his body and takes it for a joyride through Cape Town.  What follows is an onslaught of drugs, sex and violence as Barry’s alien tourist enters the weird and wonderful world of humankind. FRIED BARRY is available On DVD, Blu-Ray and On Demand and Digital October 5, 2021 To hear my conversation with Ryan click play on the embedded player below 

  Today I'm joined by Cristina Rodlo and Marc Menchaca to discuss their top ten Netflix thriller No One Gets Out Alive. Ambar (Cristina Rodlo) is embarking on her American Dream after years spent dutifully tending to her terminally ill mother in Mexico. She arrives in Cleveland illegally, with very little money and unsuitable clothing for what’s expected to be the coldest winter on record. After finding cash-in-hand work at a local garment factory, she rents the cheapest room available from Red (Marc Menchaca) in a near derelict boarding house. Kept awake by the other tenants’ sobbing, disturbing nightmares and strange unearthly noises echoing from the basement, Ambar begins to wonder exactly who - or what - lives inside the house with them. Soon it becomes clear that Ambar has walked into a trap, one where she will soon be introduced to the evil that has been lurking in the basement. Ambar must fight to escape her living nightmare, but in a house where no one listens to the scream

  WITCH HUNT is directed and written by Elle Callahan (HEAD COUNT), the film stars Gideon Adlon (THE CRAFT: LEGACY, BLOCKERS), Abigail Cowen ("Fate: The Winx Saga," "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"), Christian Camargo (THE HURT LOCKER), and Elizabeth Mitchell ("Lost," "The Expanse"). SYNOPSIS: In a modern America where magic is real and witches are persecuted by US authorities, teenager Claire and her family are part of an intricate network that helps these women escape across the border to seek asylum in Mexico. However, when their mode of transport is disrupted by federal witch hunters, trouble befalls the family as they struggle to hide two young witches within the walls of their home. As witch hunters close in and strange magic begins haunting the family, Claire discovers that she may have more in common with these witches than she could have ever imagined. Momentum Pictures will release the thriller/horror film, WITCH HUNT in Theaters, On De

  Today I'm joined by Peter Collins Campbell to discuss his film DIMLAND.  In an attempt to shake off her melancholy, a young woman escapes the city to her family's country cottage only to rediscover an old friend and a world she'd long forgotten. You can pre-order DIMLAND on iTunes today! To hear my conversation with Peter press play on the player below 

Harry is a broken man, struggling to come to terms with the murder of his wife and daughter 5 years previously. When he discovers the whereabouts of the killers he awakens from his grief and, like an avenging angel, resolves to never stop until they are all dead.

 Today I'm joined by Skyler Lawson to discuss his film WHELM. Set during the Great Depression, two Midwest brothers get tangled in a rivalry between a legendary bank robber and an eccentric young criminal. WHELM is currently available on all VOD platforms. To hear my conversation with Skyler press play on the embedded player below

Today I'm joined by Maximiliano Contenti to discuss his neo-giallo slasher film THE LAST MATINEE. A crazed killer begins to pick off audience members attending the last showing of a horror film in a small downtown cinema. Meanwhile, the only person to notice that something strange is going on is the projectionist's daughter. Dark Star Pictures and Bloody Disgusting will release the Uruguay-Argentinian horror film THE LAST MATINEE on VOD, Digital and DVD on August 24th. To hear my conversation with Maxi press play on the embedded player below

  Russell (AJ Bowen - You're Next, The Signal) is a driver in Los Angeles who’s reeling from a series of bad decisions. While his life seems to be caught in a downward spiral, a business proposition from an alluring but enigmatic passenger named Charlotte (Sophie Dalah - Unbroken, Dead Night) proves too good to turn down. A simple ride turns deadly, catapulting Russell into an even darker place, but Charlotte may be the key to a second chance he thought he’d never have… if he can make it through the night. Surprising at every turn and with a wickedly dark sense of humor, directors Meghan Leon’s and Bradford Baruh’s Night Drive is an unforgettably shocking ride-along with a seemingly normal man and the most abnormal of passengers. Today I'm joined by AJ Bowen, Sophie Dalah, Meghan Leon, and Bradford Baruh to discuss the genre-bending indie NIGHT DRIVE.  Night Drive will be in Theatres and on VOD Friday, Aug. 6th

  In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a Bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex gay" movement’s rise to power, persistent influence, and the profound harm it causes. Today my guest is the producer of PRAY AWAY Jessica Devaney to hear our conversation press play on the embedded player below 

  Today my guest is Harry Greenberger, the director and writer behind HERE AFTER. The film is a dark fantasy-comedy about searching for love in the afterlife and acts as something of a Rorschach test. Depending on how you feel about love, death, and existential dread will greatly impact how you react to this film. It would be easy to see the film as a simple rom-com but I genuinely feel that film has far more on its mind. I highly recommend you check it out this Friday 7/23 when it will be available on VOD. To hear our conversation press play on the embedded player below 

  Today my guest is Jayson Crothers. I had Jayson on the show to discuss his work on the hit Freeform series Cruel Summer. The show is told over three summers in the 1990s and is about a girl who goes missing and another who  mysteriously takes over her life. We also discuss our shared love of Battlestar Galactica and Jayson convinces me to take the plunge on 300+ episodes of Supernatural…. Well dip my toes in at the very least.  We had some technical issues the first time we recorded so you will notice an abrupt ending in the first half of our conversation. I could have spliced the two pieces together and made the episode feel like it all took place at once but there were about 4 days in  between the two halves that had a slightly different feel. I’d prefer to expose the warts and put out a more honest representation of our conversations. Or I’m lazy and all the “honesty” nonsense is a way to justify my hatred of the editing process. And yet another reason I’d make a terrible filmmake

Today I'm Joined by the director of God Exists Her Name is Petrunya. The film is based on a true story. It takes place in Stip, a small town in Macedonia. Every 19th of January for the holiday of Epiphany, the throwing of the cross event takes place in almost all the Orthodox world of Eastern Europe. The local priest throws a wooden cross into the river and hundreds of men dive after it. Good fortune and prosperity are guaranteed to the man who retrieves it. This time, the young woman Petrunya dives into the water on a whim and manages to grab the cross before the others. Her competitors are furious, the local population as well as religious establishments are outraged as women aren’t allowed to take part in the ritual.  All hell breaks loose, but Petrunya holds her ground. The next day, in an interview to the local television station she encourages more women to jump for the cross in the future. She is labelled by the population as a "crazy/disturbed/troubled" young woma

Mika Boorem is an actress, screenwriter, and director. She is best known for her work in THE PATRIOT, ALONG CAME A SPIDER, BLUE CRUSH, and the often overlooked John Carpenter gem THE WARD. I had Mika on the show to discuss her latest film Hollywood.con, that she directed, wrote, and stars in. We also talk about her hometown and my current residence Tucson AZ, our shared love of John Carpenter, and the importance of asking for favors when you are making an independent film. If you’d like to support the podcast, become a subscriber today and you'll get access to; all of our new episodes days before non-subscribers, archived episodes over 6 months old, and exclusive content just go to https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring the show and to Fort Worth for letting us use the song at the end. Enjoy the show!

After guest-starring roles on TV shows Medium and 90210, Paige made her feature film debut as Sue O’Malley in the 2009 comedy Adventureland, which opened to critical praise. She then followed with a lead role on the web series stalkTALK, and starring roles in the indie comedies Virgin Alexander and Cheesecake Casserole, as well as the psychological thriller The Employer opposite Malcolm McDowell. I had Paige on the show to discuss her latest film Hollywood.con that's currently available on VOD. We also discuss her role in the Nickelodeon series The Astronauts and what life could look like in a post-pandemic world.  To hear the podcast press play on the imbedded player below

Stephen McNutt is a cinematographer known for his work on Battlestar Galactica (2004), Caprica (2009), and Person of Interest. I had Stephen on the show to discuss his latest project, the Apple Original, FOR ALL MANKIND To hear my conversation with Stephen press play on the embeded player below 

 Although the US is a country that was built on immigration, the essential stories of immigrants and their experiences have largely been swept to the side when it comes to portrayals in the media. Emmy award-winning filmmaker Mimi Chakarova, founder of Still I Rise, is working to change that. Addressing themes of adversity, race, migration, and gender, Still I Rise dives deep into uncovering the raw and honest stories that we only catch a high-level glimpse of on the evening news. Still I Rise pushes the boundaries of filmmaking while exploring adversity and compassion through raw and honest artistry. The "Still I Rise" film series and fellowship program support the projects of women filmmakers who have shown great promise in the field of visual storytelling and documentary filmmaking. Their goal is to provide a platform for creative work that aims to change perceptions through the power of storytelling. This year, Still I Rise Films has dedicated $50,000 to fellowship suppor

  Make|SHIFT is a documentary film by WP Engine exploring the art and science behind the advertising industry's 20+ year evolution. Hear from a range of industry leaders from developers to designers to creative directors to founders at some of the most innovative agencies in the world, both small and large, digital and traditional. The film takes an inside look at how these makers and agencies have shifted and re-shifted their skillsets, creativity, and businesses, as new creative technologies emerged, declined, and were replaced by the next technology in an endless cycle of change. Make|SHIFT shines light on this beautifully frustrating pattern, and celebrates the makers that have embraced the shift...and in doing so, helped drive the internet forward. To hear our interview with Tim Cawley and Carley Thompson on MakeShift clisck play on the embedded player below

  SLAXX is about a possessed pair of jeans that terrorizes trapped workers in a trendy clothing store. Today I chat with Elza Kephart about her Shudder original film. To hear our conversation click play on the embedded player below

Today I chat with Sophia Nahli Allison about her Oscar nominated short documentary film A LOVE SONG FOR LATASHA. The film is currently streaming on Netflix. A reimagined narrative of Latasha Harlins through intimate memories shared by her cousin and best friend. The injustice surrounding the shooting death of 15-year-old Latasha Harlins at a South Central Los Angeles store became a flashpoint for the city’s 1992 civil uprising.  As the Black community expressed its profound pain in the streets, Latasha’s friends and family privately mourned the loss of a vibrant child whose full story was never in the headlines. Three decades later, director Sophia Nahli Allison’s A LOVE SONG FOR LATASHA removes Latasha from the context of her death and rebuilds an archive of a promising life lost. Oral history and memories from Latasha’s best friend and cousin converge in a dreamlike portrait that shows the impact one brief but brilliant life can have. Director Sophia Nahli Allison grew up in South Ce

  Directing large-scale projects for clients as diverse as Toyota and Google, Anheuser Busch, Panasonic, and a foray into feature filmmaking, Jonny Zeller’s work isn’t best described within the confines of one specific genre. The common thread? Powerful cinematic storytelling.  Today, Zeller’s award-winning work has been featured in both television and film domestically and internationally. His commercial and branded work features A-list talent and has gone on to secure various awards including American Advertising Awards, Webby, Reel Screen, and Hermes Award honors. Zeller’s proof of concept short film SCARS is based on viral IP and has gone on to win several awards in the festival circuit.  I had Zeller on the show to discuss his work as 2nd unit director on the feature “Deadly Illusions” starring Kristin Davis, Dermot Mulroney and Shanola Hampton which has been a huge hit on Netflix. Visit, jonnyzeller.com for more. To hear my conversation with Jonny press play on the embedded play