Film Sense

Actor, Producer, Creature Performer DOUG TAIT (Hellboy, Legacies, Attack of the Unknown) stops by the Film Sense Zoom room for our first interview since we met on the Wyrd documentary MEN IN SUITS.

Links:

Doug Tait on IMDB

MEN IN SUITS on YouTube

Producer HEATHER BUCKLEY ("The Ranger", "We Are Still Here" and "Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson") joins filmmaker JACK BENNETT ("Grandpa Metal", "New Music Sucks") and myself to discuss the inclusive genre studio she recently co-founded, BLACK MANSION.

- Frank H. Woodward

A Little More About Black Mansion

Black Mansion's mission is to "explore genre as a potent vehicle for visionary and provocative storytelling through features, series and documentaries... to present new voices that are boldly cinematic, deeply personal and prestige."

Links:

BLACK MANSION Go Fund Me

THE RANGER Now On Shudder

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

I had the delight of meeting actor Misty Rosas when I interviewed her for my documentary "Men In Suits".  Since then her work has gone into hyper-drive thanks to two instantly iconic roles on "The Mandalorian"... Kuiil, the wise Ugnaught, and the endearing Frog Lady.  A lot has changed for Misty Rosas.  You could even say, "The Force is strong with this one."

Links:

Misty Rosas Official Site

LIFE LESSONS An Album by Misty Rosas

Misty Rosas on YouTube Music

The puppet ghost stories of Kevin McTurk (The Haunted Swordsman, The Mill At Calder's End, The Narrative of Victor Karloch) are a fine blend of many cinematic influences including George Méliès, Jim Henson, Japanese folk tales, Hammer Horror and so much more.

The masterful way he creates illusions of fantasy and life has amazed film festival audiences around the world. In many ways, I consider him one of the most intriguing filmmakers working today.

So let’s venture into the spirit cabinet with Kevin to hear the method behind his magic.

Links:

The Spirit Cabinet - Kevin McTurk's Official Site

I continue to sift through the FILM SENSE bins in search of bonus interviews like this one from my discussion with director Andrew Kasch about the challenge of going to the movies and discovering new voices in a shrinking, streaming world. - FHW

As we call "wrap" on 2020, I sift through the FILM SENSE bins in search of bonus interviews like this one from my discussion with author/screenwriter David J. Schow. - FHW

Here's a Bonus Feature to watch after seeing CLEAN, a short film by Frank H. Woodward, now streaming on the official Screamfest YouTube Channel. 

Watch CLEAN here!!!

Joining Frank for this virtual Q&A are Brian Pope ("Howard"), Jack Bennett ("Dr. Robert"), Liesel Hanson ("How-To Instructor"), producer Pam Altieri Paterra, composer J. Phillip Wilkins, and sound recordist Hunter Paterra.

CLEAN had its premiere on October 10, 2020 at Screamfest 2020. This Q&A was recorded on September 30, 2020.

The time has come for a closer look at the business side of filmmaking with a focus on independent productions.

Michael Hayes is one of the partners of Prolific Pictures, a film sales and production company.  We speak to him about what filmmakers need to keep in mind going forward in a market where production, distribution, exhibition... pretty much everything has changed.

Links:

Prolific Pictures

Michael Hayes on IMDB

The Camera Eye - A Facebook Group Moderated by Prolific Pictures

With Election Day upon us... It's time to get political with filmmaker Izzy Lee.

Izzy has directed such socio-political horror films as RE-HOME, MY MONSTER and THE OBLITERATION OF THE CHICKENS.  She was also named by The A.V. Club as one of the filmmakers Blumhouse should definitely hire. 

Links:

Nihil Noctem Films

MY MONSTER by Izzy Lee

RITES OF VENGEANCE Teaser

"If you were to reboot Hollywood, what are some of the changes you would make?"  In this limited series, I ask fellow filmmakers and industry professionals this very question.

In Part Two, we are joined by Kevin VanHook, a writer/director (The Fallen Ones), comic book creator (Bloodshot) and visual effects supervisor.

Links:

BLOODSHOT on Amazon Prime

Worldwide FX - Visual Effects