If the best documentaries are made by outsiders observing a cultural phenomenon -- and then filming it -- consider watching FANCY LIKE, available for streaming on November 19th, 2024.

Filmed by "French guy" filmmaker Matt Beurois, it shows the life behind country music star Walker Hayes in an intimate way and the story behind the song "Fancy Like" going viral (i.e. the Applebee's song). And all Matt had to do was ask.

In this episode, we discuss:

• how he got started in filmmaking -- the writing was not as big of a deal as you would think;
• how important marketing and being a "modern producer in the modern world" helped him in his own projects;
• horror's role as a way to start your independent film career;
• how he got connected with Walker Hayes -- he just emailed saying he was a "French guy interested in his story";
• how he built trust with the country music star and his family;
• why he takes on directing, writing, and especially editing;
• what he's learned from founding two film festivals, one in California and one in France, and how the experiences are so different in each place;
• whether he'd recommend starting a film festival -- "no";
• when you can expect to see FANCY LIKE (it's available now);
• what his next feature, AMERICAN GAME, is about;
• AI -- he doesn't think he'll be using it;
• and what's next for this inquisitive, thoughtful filmmaker.

Links:

Matt Beurois' IMDb

Matt Beurois' Instagram

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