This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker John Suits. Since he is such a prolific writer and director, John is back for his third appearance on the podcast. John Suits talks about directing his latest action/sci-fi movie, Breach (2020). Other topics include how directing Breach, which stars Bruce Willis and Rachel Nichols, led to... 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 →
Filmmaker Tyler Taormina Talks HAM ON RYE
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →