Category: AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2024
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TO KILL A WOLF
To Kill a Wolf is an Official Selection of the 2024 Austin Film Festival. It is a feature length live action drama written and directed by Kelsey Taylor, who was a guest of the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast. The movie is about a woodsman who comes across a runaway teenaged girl and helps her find her way back home. Both… Read more
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SILENT NOTES
Silent Notes is an Official Selection of the 2024 Austin Film Festival. The feature length drama is written by Jason Furlani and directed by Toni Comas. Silent Notes stars Daniel Durant as Bruce, whose hearing was impaired by a childhood illness. Bruce decides to get surgery in order to regain his hearing. However, the surgery is… Read more
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I HATE MYSELF AND WANT TO DIE
I Hate Myself and Want to Die is an official selection at the 2024 Austin Film Festival. It is a feature-length live action dramedy written and directed by J. Davis. It is about a single depressed man in his early 30’s with a failed art career, who, you guessed it, hates himself and wants to die.… Read more
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Tacos, Babies, and Big Laughs: Inside the World of “Taco Baby” with Jacob Daniels & E’an Verdugo
In this episode, we sit down with writer/director Jacob Daniels and actor E’an Verdugo to dive into their latest short film Taco Baby. We explore the inspiration behind this quirky comedy, the challenges of bringing a unique story to life, and the dynamic collaboration between director and actor. Tune in to hear about their creative… Read more
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Beware the Chair: Michael Patrick Clarkson on the Haunting of ‘Upholstergeist’
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we chat with Michael Patrick Clarkson, the creator of Red Rose on Netflix, about his latest project, Upholstergeist. This eerie, imaginative short film is screening at the Austin Film Festival, and Clarkson dives deep into his creative process, what inspired this ghostly new tale, and the journey of creating… Read more
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Inside the Comedy: Producer Matthew Vaughan Talks ‘Operation Taco Gary’s Starring Simon Rex
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with producer Matthew Vaughan to discuss his latest film, Operation Taco Gary’s. The film, starring Simon Rex, is set to premiere at the Austin Film Festival and promises a wild, irreverent ride. Join us as Vaughan shares behind-the-scenes stories, his creative process, and what makes this… Read more
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A Dark Reimagining: Kelsey Taylor & Adam Lee on Their Twist of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ in ‘To Kill a Wolf’
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we speak with Kelsey Taylor and Adam Lee about their dark and gripping film To Kill a Wolf, screening at the Austin Film Festival. This modern reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood follows a social outcast who discovers a teenage runaway in the Oregon wilderness and tries to help… Read more
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Silent Notes: An Interview with Director Toni Comas and Actor Matt Riker
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with director Toni Comas and actor Matt Riker to discuss their latest film Silent Notes, which is set to have its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival. Join us as we dive into the inspiration behind the film, the challenges they faced during production, and… Read more
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World Premiere, ‘I Hate Myself and Want to Die’: Mike Castle, Leonora Pitts, and Andre Hyland on Dark Comedy, World Premiere and More!
In this episode, we chat with actors Mike Castle, Leonora Pitts, and Andre Hyland about their new film I Hate Myself and Want to Die, making its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival. The trio dives deep into the dark comedy’s themes, their unique characters, and what drew them to this daring project. Don’t… Read more
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Podcast Episode Title: “Unveiling ‘The Beldham’: A Conversation with Angela Gulner
Podcast Episode Description: In this special episode, we sit down with director Angela Gulner to discuss her haunting new film The Beldham, premiering at the Austin Film Festival. Angela dives into the eerie inspiration behind the story, the challenges of bringing this supernatural thriller to life, and what audiences can expect from the chilling tale.… Read more