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 →
Filmmaker Tara Johnson-Medinger Talks MY SUMMER AS A GOTH
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker and producer Tara Johnson-Medinger. They talk about her debut feature as a writer/director, the indie drama My Summer As A Goth. Tara Johnson-Medinger co-wrote this script along with Brandon Lee Roberts. Other topics include how Tara got her start working for a TV station and how her... 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 →
Writer/Director David Freyne Talks DATING AMBER
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Irish-born filmmaker David Freyne. They talk about his new LGBTQ comedy, Dating Amber, and how he produced work through the Ireland film grant. David Freyne's other credits include being the writer/director of the horror movie The Cured, which stars Ellen Page and Sam Keeley. He talks about making... 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 →
Filmmaker Will Wernick Talks NO ESCAPE
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Will Wernick. Will Wernick wrote and directed the horror movie No Escape (aka Follow Me) which stars Holland Roden. He also directed Escape Room. They talk about No Escape and his DIY approach to filmmaking which has served him well. You can listen to the audio portion... 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 →
Filmmaker Gavin Rothery on His New Film, ARCHIVE
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Gavin Rothery. He is the writer/director of the sci-fi feature Archive starring Theo James, Rhona Mitra, and Stacy Martin. Topics include how Gavin Rothery works two jobs and how he started by doing visual effects for Moon, working with his friend filmmaker Duncan Jones. You can listen... Continue Reading →
Clark Duke Discusses Going from Actor to Filmmaker
In this episode Ashley Scott Meyers talks with actor/writer/director Clark Duke. Most people will know Clark Duke as an actor in Kick-Ass (2010) or comedies like Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) and The Office (TV-series). They talk about his feature debut as a director, co-writer, and actor on the crime drama, Arkansas. The movie also... Continue Reading →