Chatting with Asta

This episode I'm joined by Filmmaker Izzy Lee. We chat her upcoming feature debut, glimmers of weirdness, telling people we think they are rad, and asking the world "What do you want from me"? Named as one of A.V. Club's 10 female filmmakers to hire, Izzy Lee is a director on the rise. Her award-winning tales have screened at major international genre festivals such as Fantasia, Overlook, Morbido, FrightFest, Fantaspoa, Brooklyn Horror, Boston Sci-Fi, Boston Underground, Chattanooga, and more. She's directed nearly two dozen shorts. From 2022-2023, Lee earned five Certificates of Completion from a variety of Sundance Collab’s Directing and Producing courses. Additionally, Lee shadowed director Adam Egypt Mortimer on the SpectreVision feature Archenemy and her first novella, I Can See Your Lies, will be out on February 13, 2024 from Dark Hart Books.​She’s currently developing her long-awaited first feature HOUSE OF ASHEShttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...via https://www.nihilnoctem.com/Support the show

On this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Actor Nelson Leis. We talk his work on THE LAST OF US, creating visceral performances, and making shadow work that brings light. Support the show

On this episode I am delighted to be joined by Cinematographer Karim Hussain! We talk Visual Language, defending provocative art (literally), and how he works with bold performers.Karim Hussain csc was born in Ottawa, Canada. A cinematographer who loves to work in all genres, he is particularly passionate and knowledgeable about the horror, sci-fi and action genres.Starting very young shooting short movies on Super-8 film, he began his first 16mm underground feature at the age of 19, that ultimately was completed after 6 ½ years of hard work, him doing many of the important positions on it, including directing, writing, editing, sound editing, production and of course cinematography. After collaborating on the early years of the Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal and helping make it an international premiere festival, he embarked on his second and third feature, where as well many hats were worn, the films circulating widely on the genre film circuit. He also worked as a screenwriter in Spain. Hussain then decided to fully concentrate on the cinematography aspects of his career, as that was the part of filmmaking that made him most passionate, as well as close collaboration with others. Working very intricately with his directors on the visuals of his projects, his subsequent productions have played around the world to great acclaim, and screened in such film festivals as the Sundance Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, the Toronto Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival, Sitges Film Festival and many, many more. Hussain’s goal is to continue to collaborate with his directors and production teams in delivering visually stunning, innovative projects that get noticed.https://www.karimhussaindp.com/Support the show

Today's episode I'm delighted to be joined by Director Josh Forbes. We talk the world of music videos, his upcoming film DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS, and the importance of sincere goofiness in storytelling.https://joshforbes.com/Support the show

Today I'm excited to be joined by April Consalo. We talk social media and her crowdfunding for her directorial debut LIKE SUBSCRIBE. We also discuss Queer identity and the power in telling your own authentic stories.https://aprilconsalo.com/Link to the Seed and Spark:https://seedandspark.com/fund/like-subscribe#story Support the show

Chatting with…Josh Ruben. Huzzah! The podcast is saved just in time for the holidays! We talk cross country moves, fragile male egos, and accountability culture.Support the show

Today I'm joined by actor and filmmaker Rigo Garay. We talk about his latest film (SIZE UP), stories rooted in real life, and appreciating the people around us.Support the show

Today I'm joined by the filmmaking duo behind Unquiet Films. Terence Krey & Christine Nyland join me to discuss their latest film AN UNQUIET GRAVE, creating work they believe in, and using genre to address the harsh realities of life.Support the show

 We talk Latinx identity, finding peace in art and existing without the privilege of avoiding “getting political”.Support the show

Justin & I talk his work in MYTH, YOU LOOK GREAT, and tuning into the interesting person you already are.Support the show

Beccs & I chat about producing music under lockdown, bringing raw emotional texture to performance, and finding ways to sustain ourselves.Support the show

Alex chats with me about her love of movies, the Wendy Torrance in us all, and being drawn to the grey areas.Support the show

 We chat defying expectations, full circle moments, and putting energy into the things that bring you joy.Support the show

We talk Film festivals in the age of Corona, our favorite scares, and silencing our inner critics.Support the show

We talk about his film MYTH, an infamous Halloween hangout, and art created in conflict. Support the show

Ryan & I chat new starts, mental health, the therapeutic nature of horror, and helping people feel seen. Also check out his latest venture WE ARE HORROR ZINE!Support the show

Season 2 starting off with the lovely ladies of new smash horror hit HOST.  I’ve got Caroline Ward, Jemma Moore, Emma Louise Webb, Haley Bishop, and Radina Drandova. All incredible talents in their own right who came together for some #happyspookies .Support the show

We talk about his approach to his commission work at GIBSON GRAPHIX, making horror icons immortal, artists supporting artists, and taking time to reflect.Support the show

We discuss the beauty in bugs, being aware of your connection to nature, and our relationship with death affecting our lives.Support the show

We talk about his work on I SELL THE DEAD, TALES FROM BEYOND THE PALE, our love of Brian Dennehy, and taking time to listen.Support the show