Matt Osterman was heavily influenced by ‘The Twilight Zone’ as a kid. By the time he got to college, he realized directing films could be a real opportunity for him to tell stories.

In his latest film, ‘Hover,’ Osterman teamed up with screenwriter and actress Cleopatra Coleman (The Last Man on Earth) for a futuristic film that revolves around an environmental strain that led to agricultural drones that turn dangerous.

In this interview, Osterman discusses the problem with movies written by corporations, his take on 70s thriller for ‘Hover,’ creating your own luck as a writer-director, and knowing when to twist the knot or build proper tension in film.

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