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Making Movies at Home: Barbatachtian with Ian Austin
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In this episode I talk with Ian Austin, the director of the Barbatachtian series. Ian hails from England, and maybe better embodies the spirit of just-go-out-and-make-a-movie more than anyone else I’ve interviewed so far. During those early days of COVID, Ian decided that if he was going to be holed up in his apartment, he might as well make use of the limited resources available - his camera and his apartment - to make his first feature film. I've only watched the first in the series so far, but I assume the others in the series follow more or less the same story: a man, holed up in his apartment, resists the influence of demons, including the eponymous Barbatachtian. I think Ian would be the first to admit that the movie is pretty rough around the edges, but that's part of its charm, and it's a great example of what you can do with more imagination than money. These films don't have a mass audience appeal, but Ian seems quite happy just making them and collecting whatever revenue he can from online streaming platforms. It's a fun, low-key interview and a good listen for those looking for inspiration in a true DIY filmmaking effort.
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