In this special podcast episode, AJ has an incredible conversation with writer, director, producer, David A. Roberts. During the conversation they discuss David's most recent and debut feature film, Older Gods, and what it was like creating the film during a pandemic. They also discuss David's tips and advice for aspiring filmmakers and what David will be working on next!
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00:00 - Introduction of David A. Roberts
00:36 - How it began with Wagyu Films
04:15 - Did Wagyu Films make any Short films?
07:02 - What is "Older Gods" and what inspired the film?
09:21 - Favorite Lovecraftian films
11:45 - How "Older Gods" changed due to the pandemic
14:49 - Rory Wilson's performance
16:35 - How Filmmakers don't always know which scenes will hit
18:57 - How the team created the small details in "Older Gods"
23:25 - Would you ever release an artbook or collector's items?
26:20 - Collaborating with Shaun Bishop and the camera work in "Older Gods"
32:07 - Older Gods being the first feature length film
34:34 - The creative challenge of cutting things from a film
38:30 - David's real advice to aspiring filmmakers
50:29 - Favorite horror film David saw in 2023
54:02 - Any horror films David is excited to see in 2024?
56:49 - Details on David's next feature film
1:00:46 - Where to find David and Wagyu Films online
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