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  • BYSO Podcast 56: Vehicle Vehemence – The Best Car Designs of Science Fiction
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we celebrate cars!  We discuss our favorite vehicle designs from sci-fi movies and television.  We’ll examine the critical attributes that make these cars stand out and how we can apply these lessons to our own micro budget efforts.
    Also, be sure to check out our new sponsor Craft at itsoncraft.com
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    37 min
  • BYSO Podcast 55: Movie Review of Kill Command
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we discuss the independent science fiction movie Kill Command. We examine the superb visual effects of the movie and debate how great computer graphics doesn’t necessarily translate into a good movie. Enjoy!
    Click here to check out a great article on Kill Command from FXguide.com
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    34 min
  • BYSO Podcast 54: The Rock Monster of Lingendar, The 48hr Film Project, and me
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast!  This week we discuss the adventure of providing special effects for Ryan Stockstad’s 48hr film project entry, The Rock Monster of Lingendar.  We examine all the ups and downs of fabricating and filming a stop motion creature in just 48 hours.
    Check out the trailer for Rock Monster of Lingendar, and come see the premiere in San Diego on June 6.
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    39 min
  • BYSO Podcast 53: Never Hike Alone – A Friday the 13th Fan Film
    Hi Everyone, welcome to Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we interview Vincente DiSanti, director of Never Hike Alone, a Friday the 13th fan film. We discuss the production and how the love of characters like Jason provide inspiration for micro budget film making. Enjoy!
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    31 min
  • BYSO Podcast 52: Production Meeting
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week is a “production meeting” to welcome our newest contributor Amanda.  We take the opportunity to discuss various aspects of our ongoing projects. We discuss how micro budget film making can aid in the pursuit of standard studio work. We’ll examine both the story elements and stop motion technical aspects of our upcoming feature film project. We’ll also make further plans for finishing up the new short film. We hope you find this discussion both informative and inspirational for furthering your own micro budget films. Enjoy!
    Also check out Amanda’s stop motion short film “A Sister’s Love”
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget film making, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget film making and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre film making. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    30 min
  • BYSO Podcast Bonus: Interviews with Cast and Crew of Athena
    Hi everyone, welcome to this special bonus episode of Backyard Space Opera Podcast. In this episode we present interviews from the premiere of the Sci Fi action short film Athena in Hollywood. We’ll hear from costume designer Stephen Boyd-Morales, producer Ryan Stockstad, assistant director Vincente Disanti, stunt coordinator Bryan Forrest, & stunt performer Jessica Erin Bennett as well as actors John Hayden, Guile Branco, Andie Ximenes, & Hayden Hiebert. Enjoy!
    33 min
  • BYSO Podcast 51: Movie Review of Athena
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we review the sci fi action short film, Athena by Rogue Division. We’ll discuss all the great aspects of this short, and as always, we pull out topics and lessons to apply to our own micro budget sci fi movie making efforts. We also have a great interview with the writer and director of Athena, Andrew Kadikian. Enjoy!
    Check back soon for a bonus episode of further interviews of the cast and crew at the Athena premiere in Hollywood.
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    37 min
  • BYSO Podcast 50: Podcasting, Marketing, and Micro Budget Filmmaking with special guests Ryan Stockstad and Scott McMahon
    Hi everyone, welcome to our giant sized 50th episode. This week we reflect on our past fifty episodes and discuss plans for the future, including our top four dream guests to bring on the show in the next year. We also have an extended conversation with Ryan Stockstad of Halloween Horror Picks and Scott McMahon of Film Trooper. We’ll talk all about podcasting, marketing, time management, and many other topics related to making and sharing our micro budget films. Enjoy!
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    1 hr 21 min
  • BYSO Podcast 49: Interview with Fantasy Novelist Andy Peloquin
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast!  This week we are thrilled to interview fantasy novelist Andy Peloquin.  Andy is the writer of “The Last Bucelarii” dark fantasy series as well as many other works. In this episode we get to hear all about Andy’s stories , his approach to writing, getting published, marketing, and more.  Enjoy!
    To learn more about Andy Peloquin’s work visit: andypeloquin.com
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    44 min
  • BYSO Podcast 48: Interview with Screenwriter Michael Varrati
    Hi Everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we welcome screenwriter Michael Varrati. Michael is known for his work in both low budget horror and network TV.  He’s been a columnist and commentator for various outlets like Huffington Post, Vice, Tubefilter, and FearNet.  He hosts San Diego Comic Con’s annual LGBT horror panel.  His upcoming projects include writing for a new series for AMC’s horror streaming service, Shudder and co-writing Peaches Christ’s new film.
    In this episode we’ll discuss Michael’s career, his approach to writing and several of his projects including “Tales of Poe” and “Sins of Dracula”. Michael also provides some fantastic inspiration for all of us micro budget filmmakers. Enjoy!
    You can find Michael at:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelVarrati

    IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3623156/

    Tales of Poe Official Page: http://www.talesofpoefilm.com/
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    48 min

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