In today's episode I'm joined by writer/director Peter Cilella. Acting in 2011's Resolution, directed by Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead, and reprising that role in their 2017 film The Endless, Peter has recently released his feature directorial debut "Descendent". Released by Rustic Film, the project is a compelling exploration of a man plagued by visions, approaching fatherhood, and his marriage that are jeopardized by his obsession. We talk about inspirations in films, the good and bad of the process, and what is coming! Descendent is available on VOD now!

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Welcome to this week's episode! I am joined by Sanjay Singh - a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and advocate for all artists! Also, a large advocate for diversity and underrepresented artists. The NUKHU FOUNDATION is a not-for-profit organization that strives for media diversity and representation of humanity regardless of financial incentive. The entertainment industry is extremely competitive as a business and the metrics of profitability and success are diminutive compared to its cultural significance. Legacy business relationships have excluded talent diversity and have resulted in an overwhelming number of media that is disproportionately owned by a uniform, wealthy class of global industrialists.

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Thank you for tuning in! Today I am joined by Michael Lukk Litwak! Michael is a fantastic Brooklyn based filmmaker, with a love for science fiction. Michael also teaches filmmaking, you can follow through links on his website. Molli and Max in the Future is a brilliant indie scifi film you can find on VOD! Welcome Michael to today's episode!

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Welcome to EPISODE 23! I am joined by filmmaker Jose Prendes. He is a writer and director, known for Veronique Von Venom: Horror Hostess Hottie (2012), Blood Brothers (2015), The Exorcists (2023), and Morgan: Killer Doll (2025). Has written 31 scripts and 9 books in four years. An incredible work ethic and fantastic perspective on the filmmaking philosophy. Please check out his work on Amazon Prime, Tubi, VUDU, etc.

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In today's episode I'm joined by Kurt Carley! Kurt has an extensive career, proudly donning the title as creature actor or suit performer - giving us roles in movies such as Godzilla 1998 (the man in the suit), the Underworld series, Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, and more! (If you haven't seen them - Batman: Dead End and World's Finest are both DC Comics related shorts that Kurt also appears in)

We talk about some awesome movies that inspire us, fun behind the scenes stories, and what it takes to be a creature actor!

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In today's episode we are joined by writer/director Richard Burgin! Richard has over a decade of filmmaking experience, starting with the video editing class he took in middle school. Richard made the comedy sketch The Eagle Program (2015) during his freshman year of college. Working with his father, Richard W. Burgin, Richard made two short films based on his short stories, All Ears (2016) and The Identity Club (2018). After his father's death in 2020, Richard dedicated Fang (2022) to him and pushed himself harder than ever before to be the best filmmaker he could be, like his dad would have wanted. Richard is a passionate, dedicated filmmaker with an obsessive work ethic and a wild imagination.

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In today's episode we are joined by writer/director Joe Lam! Under Shining Light Pictures, he's worked on numerous Narrative Films, Documentaries, and Music Videos. His latest short film, Fugitive Zero has won 56 awards during its festival circuit. The Fetus is a horror-comedy about a couple who, after discovering they’re pregnant with a half-demonic fetus, must stop her deranged father from feeding it victims and ensuring the creature’s birth—before it kills her. Starring Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2) & Lauren LaVera (Terrifier 2 & 3).

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In today's episode I'm joined by Aaron B. Koontz. Aaron is the founder of Paper Street Pictures and is responsible for producing projects such as The Artifice Girl (2022, dir. Franklin Rich); Shelby Oaks (2025, dir. Chris Stuckmann). Aaron is the showrunner for Syfy's new series Revival and has even ventured into writing and directing with films like Scare Package 1 & 2.

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