Visual Effects master artist Steve Spaz Williams has a story to tell. He created the original Tyrannosaurus Rex for JURASSIC PARK, and he did so against orders. The result was no less than a revolution in cinema akin to the advent of Talkie movies in cinema. He also invented the T-1000 of TERMINATOR 2 JUDGEMENT DAY fame. Despite Steven Spielberg's knowledge about his contributions, Steve did not receive the Oscar for his work, however his bosses did. Steve's also led animation on THE MASK, SPAWN, had directed more than 400 commercials, and helped George Lucas with effects on STAR WARS: EPISODE IV, A NEW HOPE (Reissue)

Join us on OUTLAND FILMMAKERS as we discuss with the creator himself, the revolution he brought to cinema, and his adventures with filmmakers James Cameron, George Lucas, Steven Speilberg, and more. The Ozarks Film Foundry's Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre hosts.

#moviehistory #moviegenius #stevespazwilliams #georgelucas #stevenspielberg #jamescameron #jurrasicpark #terminator2 #t1000 #iconiccinema #iconiccharacters #jurrasicpunk #cgi #visualeffects #marvelmovies #tyrannosaurusrex

Join us as we talk with movie producer Myra Miller about her new World War Two drama, the feature film REVEILLE, which she produced in the Ozarks--in Sparta to be exact. The film is directed by first-time feature director Michael Akkerman.

REVEILLE is currently available on Amazon; and on Tubi for free (with commercials).

In this episode, Myra discusses the production of this film on a micro-budget, considerations made due to producing outside of Los Angeles, and the benefits; and refreshingly, shares insights into her film festival and distribution strategy, along with key information regarding payouts. This is valuable information for up-and-coming filmmakers, so please check out Myra's generous contribution to indie filmmakers everywhere.

#reveillethemovie #ozarksfilmculture #ozarksfilmmakers #ozarksfilmculture #myramiller #johnfarmerdelatorre #indiefilmmaking #filmdistribution #filmproducing #filmmakersonfilmmaking

Ozarks-based YouTuber Wyatt Vaught got his start on YouTube by sharing his very niche know-how. Learn how he grew his audience to more than 10,000 subscribers with a secret sauce and more.

Wyatt is joined by SATO48 short film festival co-founder and creative director Jeff Clinkenbeard, a former writer for FRASIER and CHEERS, and by host John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry.

#creatorscience #youtuber #socialmediainfluencer #shortfilmfestival #wyattvaught #jeffclinkenbeard #johnfarmerdelatorre #outlandfilmmakers #indiefilmmaking

Ozarks-based filmmaker Brittney Greer joins OUTLAND FILMMAKERS to share her stories about the making of her feature film directorial debut, HAPPY HALLOWEEN.

Hosted by John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry.

#ozarksfilmmaker #happyhalloweenthemovie #brittneygreer #johnfarmerdelatorre #outlandfilmmakers #indiefilmmaking #behindthescenes

Ozarks filmmaker Karson Knudsen joins OUTLAND FILMMAKERS to discuss his journey from photography to filmmaking.
Hosted by John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry.

#ozarksfilmmaker #karsonknudsen #johnfarmerdelatorre

Join OUTLAND FILMMAKERS to learn about Ozarks-filmmaker Tom Baker's journey to making movies, his influences, and acting and directing philosophy.

Hosted by John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry.

#ozarksfilmmaker #tombaker #johnfarmerdelatorre
#outlandfilmmakers #indiefilmmaking #behindthescenes #davidlynch #filmmakerinfluences

#actorsstudio #filmdirecting

Award-winning actor and Ozarks filmmaker Cory Kays joins OUTLAND FILMMAKERS to discuss how he has built a sustainable career outside of Hollywood, one that has led him to directing movies and producing his first international co-production.

Hosted by John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry.

#ozarksfilmmaker #corykays #johnfarmerdelatorre
#outlandfilmmakers #indiefilmmaking #behindthescenes #filmmakerinfluences

GUEST BIOGRAPHY

Cory Kays is a full-time, award-winning actor who has worked consistently in film for the last three years. During that time, he has held credit-worthy roles in 10 feature films, 20 short films, several commercials, and has appeared on a variety of television shows. He has received four ‘Best Lead Actor’ nominations, competing against Ray Liotta (Goodfellas, Blow, Field of Dreams), Judge Reinhold (Beverly Hills Cop, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, The Santa Clause), Henry Ian Cusick (Lost, The Passage, The Girl on the Train), and Angus Macfadyen (Braveheart). He received the ‘Best Lead Actor’ award from The Indie Horror Film Festival for his performance in Straight Edge Kegger.

Want to know what it means to be an independent film maker today? Join OUTLAND FILMMAKERS we survey more than 100 years of film history, and how it influences the way films are made today.

Hosted by John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry, who is joined by Board President David Carr on the mixer.

#cinemahistory #filmhistory #indiefilmmaking #johnfarmerdelatorre #davidcarr

OUTLAND FILMMAKERS is a podcast created by The Ozarks Film Foundry and hosted by Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre. This podcast dedicated to discussing filmmaking outside of Los Angeles, in the so-called Outlands.

In this episode John is joined by in-house producer David Carr to introduce the podcast, discuss why film culture is so important locally and around the world.

#indiefilmmaking #filmpodcast #filmmakingpodcast #showbiz #cinema #ozarks

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