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"From The Shadows": Mike Sargent on Returning to Directing

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In this special episode, our co-host Mike Sargent discusses his new horror film "From the Shadows" which he directed, produced and co-wrote. He shares some behind-the-scenes stories of making the film, including directing horror legends Keith David and Bruce Davison and what it’s like to direct an independent feature. Plus, find out which stories Mike is itching to tell next.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • The plot and themes of "From the Shadows"
  • Casting Keith David and Bruce Davison, Mike's history with their work
  • Filming remotely during COVID, transitioning to partial in-person filming
  • Having the film's premiere during the Hollywood strikes
  • Mike's trajectory from filmmaker to critic to filmmaker again
  • Balancing different creative careers and identities
  • The realities of indie filmmaking vs. expectations
  • Mike's advice for up-and-coming filmmakers
  • The kinds of sci-fi and genre stories Mike wants to tell
  • How Mike's project "The James Scott Project" almost got made

Where to watch "From the Shadows"?

  • Streaming on VUDU throughout October 22, 2023.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Manage episode 378397779 series 2901854
Content provided by Sonoro | Jack Rico, Mike Sargent, Sonoro | Jack Rico, and Mike Sargent. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sonoro | Jack Rico, Mike Sargent, Sonoro | Jack Rico, and Mike Sargent or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

In this special episode, our co-host Mike Sargent discusses his new horror film "From the Shadows" which he directed, produced and co-wrote. He shares some behind-the-scenes stories of making the film, including directing horror legends Keith David and Bruce Davison and what it’s like to direct an independent feature. Plus, find out which stories Mike is itching to tell next.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • The plot and themes of "From the Shadows"
  • Casting Keith David and Bruce Davison, Mike's history with their work
  • Filming remotely during COVID, transitioning to partial in-person filming
  • Having the film's premiere during the Hollywood strikes
  • Mike's trajectory from filmmaker to critic to filmmaker again
  • Balancing different creative careers and identities
  • The realities of indie filmmaking vs. expectations
  • Mike's advice for up-and-coming filmmakers
  • The kinds of sci-fi and genre stories Mike wants to tell
  • How Mike's project "The James Scott Project" almost got made

Where to watch "From the Shadows"?

  • Streaming on VUDU throughout October 22, 2023.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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