Episodes

Stacey Gillespie- The Man of 1000 Faces

June 03, 2010 02:49

Watching any indie short film or feature coming out of Kentucky, invariably the name of Stacey Gillespie will be found somewhere in the credits, and maybe more than once! Stacey epitomizes the indie film actor: hard-working, resilient, patient, able to put up with rough conditions for hours on end, and passionate about independent film. Without a doubt, he is one of the individuals that one can say has paid his dues, and then some. With literally several hundred credits to his name over ...

Eric Butts-The Man Behind the Madness!

March 09, 2010 22:43

One of the more unusual fellows that you will encounter in the Kentucky indie film community, Eric Butts is a very talented guy who brings a depth of technical and historical knowledge to any project that he delves into. In addition to being a filmmaker, he is also a very capable talent in music, perfectly capable of being a one-man rock band in a studio environment. I had the pleasure of working with Eric when I directed Shadows Light, and I can say that you will find few people as passion...

Cherokee Hall-From Dark Woods Con, to Filmmaking and Acting

February 11, 2010 00:11

The IMM spotlight turns next to Cherokee Hall, whose activities in the independent film world run the gamut from directing and producing to acting and events. One of the most prolific individuals within the Kentucky independent film community, Cherokee is on the cusp of completing and releasing his first feature film, Mountain Mafia. As if that was not enough to occupy his time, in the past year, Cherokee moved forward with Dark Woods Con, a convention project that is going to be a fant...

Claude D. Miles-Personifying the "Can-Do" Spirit of Indie Film

February 04, 2010 16:10

For the first spotlighted individual of 2010 for the IMM Blog site, I wanted to highlight a guy that really has been doing some great things within a very active regional film community. Not only is Claude D. Miles a talented actor and filmmaker himself, but he is also a proactive supporter of a viable indie film community in Central Kentucky, instigating events that have helped draw numerous independent filmmakers together (as well as working with other events, such as the ConCave conventio...

Indy Film News Creates a Haven for Indiana's Independent Filmmakers

December 08, 2009 19:16

In the past, I had been a little familiar with the burgeoning Indiana independent film scene, which includes the director of the Starship movies, Mark Racop, who I featured in an earlier interview on this blogsite. I had first met him when we were on panels together at DragonCon a few years back. But it was not until I attended the Fantasy and Sci-Fi convention InConJunction in Indianapolis that I had the honor of being acquainted with Chuck Budreau, and Indy Film News. What I learned ...

Infernal Dreams Making a Name in Independent Film, Horror, and Beyond

November 23, 2009 16:22

It is always good to see new organizations sprout and grow which have an emphasis on the horror genre and that are friendly to independents. It is even better when those organizations feature a team of creative people who enable a first-rate presentation, and sustained outreach in the public and on convention circuits. Infernal Dreams is one such organization that is really motoring on high-octane within the independent world, on the convention circuit, and online. They feature a number ...

Indie Movie Masters Podcast Episode # 6, featuring writer/director/producer Jacob Ennis of Tuckywood Productions

November 14, 2009 06:10

In Episode 6 of the Indie Movie Masters podcast, we are spotlighting writer/director/producer Jacob Ennis, of Tuckywood Productions. Jacob made a great breakthrough with his first feature, Stash, which was covered in the print edition of Fangoria magazine, made it onto G4 Television, and had extensive distribution placements. In this episode, Jacob talks about Stash, his newest feature Red River, his influences as a director, and much more. Catch this episode and visit a rising star in th...

Indie Movie Masters Podcast Episode #5 featuring Casey Crow of Zallerquad Films

October 01, 2009 15:18

The fifth edition of Indie Movie Masters Podcast comes to you from deep in the heart of Texas! In this episode, we visit with up and coming director/producer/cinematographer Casey Crow, of Zallerquad Films, as he discusses film, his cohorts such as Sean Hastings, Zallerquad, and their latest project "Klagger"! So, to get this podcast as the "Crow Flies", just click below to download, to subscribe to the podcast as an RSS feed, or follow the link to iTunes! Leave a comment and let us know...

Steve Guynn, From Hardcore Punk Rock to Indie Film and Theater Wizardry! A Modern Day Renaissance Man.

September 21, 2009 13:58

Sometimes life takes interesting routes, especially when it comes to individuals that pursue careers in the arts. For one such young man, the path began in the world of hardcore and punk rock music, before he embarked on a serious acting career that has entailed both stage and independent film. Steve Guynn, of Lexington, Kentucky, is one of the more active individuals in his home region. When he isn't doing something like jumping out of planes (he is an active skydiver), he is working ...

Indie Movie Masters Podcast Episode #4 featuring Jerry Williams of Goatboy Films

September 14, 2009 03:41

Indie Movie Masters Podcast Episode #4 is now up, and it's a special one! This one features Jerry Williams of Goatboy Films, the mastermind behind works such as Zeppo, Misadventures in Outer Space, Soul Robbers, Purvos, and the new Saucer Sex from Beyond. This interview ran a little longer than usual, and the total show is a bit longer at about 45 minutes, but it is definitely entertaining! Leave a comment and let us know what you think of Jerry Williams! (the chant from the crowd begins....

Mark Racop on the Launch Pad for Starship II

September 03, 2009 17:35

Today's interview takes us to the fine state of Indiana, where director/producer/writer Mark Racop and the MagicHouse Productions team is based. A full production house with a studio facility, MagicHouse Productions is readying an exciting new science fiction movie, Starship II. The film features an extraordinary amount of special effects elements, and returns many fan favorites from the first Starship film (titled Rock N Roll Starship). For the indie film world, Mark Racop and MagicHouse...

Indie Movie Masters Podcast Episode #3 featuring Jason Crowe of Feathered Italian Films

August 28, 2009 00:41

Here's Indie Movie Masters Podcast Episode #3! In this episode, our guest is actor, director, and writer Jason Crowe. Jason recently made his directorial debut with the horror film The Legacy, at the Fright Night Film Festival in Louisville, and the production company he co-founded, Feathered Italian Films, is finishing up another horror project. In this interview we talk with Jason about his very busy involvement in indie films the past couple of years, The Legacy, his upcoming appearance...

Indie Film Success Story-Patrick Pierre's "The City Is Mine" Out this Week!

August 21, 2009 18:52

This week, an indie film success story was completed when Patrick Pierre's new feature "The City Is Mine" was released nationwide by Maverick Entertainment. To those that know and understand the incredibly difficult process of making a truly independent feature, this is a moment for celebration, a rewarding culmination of alot of hard work and effort. It is always wonderful to see an indie filmmaker achieve a major success, which raises the credibility of indie filmmaking and opens up new...

Indie Movie Masters Podcast Episode 2 featuring England Simpson

August 14, 2009 03:22

Indie Movie Masters Podcast Episode #2 is here! In this episode we visit with actress/model/independent producer England Simpson. The interview covers her career, including her film roles, her modeling endeavors, and her producing activities. This is a great interview with a very talented individual based out of Charlotte, NC, with alot of insights for those who are working in a professional manner within the indie movie world. Click here to listen to the podcast or download! You can al...

Wisconsin Indie Film Advocate Wayne Clingman-Indy Film Wisconsin, his Podcast, the Midwest Web Slam, and More!

August 09, 2009 01:20

In the indie film world, there are a number of very hard working individuals that embrace difficult challenges in the interests of advancing and supporting indie filmmakers. They work without the benefit of resources, and pour many, many hours of their own time into work that is all too often taken for granted or underappreciated. In this interview, I wanted to show my appreciation for one such individual, who is a true independent film advocate for the State of Wisconsin and indie filmmake...

iTunes Update

August 07, 2009 15:59

The podcast series is now available on iTunes as well! Episode 1, featuring Stpehen Lackey of CineGeek.com, Con Trek, and Captain Pixel Productions can now be found there, as well as future episodes. Click here to go directly to the iTunes Store listing!

Indie Movie Masters Podcast Episode #1

August 01, 2009 02:45

Here is the debut of the Indie Movie Masters Podcast series, hosted by IMM's Stephen Zimmer! We will be alternating blog/interviews with the podcast here, and this weekend we're kicking off the new hard-rockin' podcast with a visit by Stephen Lackey, of Captain Pixel Productions, Cinegeek.com, and Con Trek, the new episodic show on conventions and festivals on the Microsoft XBOX Video Marketplace. Check out the podcast, give us feedback, and spread the word! Click here to listen to the po...

Con Trek-A Rising New Episodic Series Exploring Genre Events.

July 26, 2009 17:12

Con Trek, the new episodic series on the Microsoft XBOX Video Marketplace covering the world of conventions and festivals, is the result of innovation, vision, and persistence. Conceived by Nashville's dynamic duo of Stephen and Suzie Lackey, who produced the successful documentary feature "Fans and Freaks" on the world of Fan Cons, Con Trek is quickly gaining momentum, becoming a shining example of independent content development and strategic usage of emerging new media markets. With two...

Independent Film Festival Is Now One of Nation's Largest- A Moment with Ken Daniels, Director of Fright Night Film Fest in Louisville, KY.

July 15, 2009 22:23

The 5th Annual Fright Night Film Fest of Louisville Kentucky is poised to take yet another step forward on the national stage. Already the largest genre film festival in mid-America, The Fright Night Film Fest is one of the largest events of its kind in the United States. This year's event, taking place from August 14-16, and based out of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, will feature a host of events and activities for the casual fan and those involved in the world of indepe...

Indie Film Crusaders-An Interview with the team behind Dead Harvey: A site that is a gold mine of resources for indie filmmakers everywhere.

July 04, 2009 01:25

One of the aims of Indie Movie Masters is to help bring a spotlight to exceptional individuals and organizations who are effectively advancing the world of indie film. We are proud to bring you the two guys behind Dead Harvey, a fantastic indie film site that not only features an extensive, regular series of interviews with indie filmmakers, but also has excellent articles, reviews, and a great archive of material for the indie filmmaker who is serious about developing a viable career. Ava...

The Long Awaited, Eagerly Anticipated, Jerry Williams Interview!

June 25, 2009 01:20

An evil army is approaching, and a lead character is lamenting the power and flexibility of evil in the world...the monologue draws to a pivotal moment...the actor's voice swells...and... "All we have is Steel!...Wizardry! All we have is defense!" This line, from a character played by the actor Steve Guynn in an upcoming Jerry Williams fantasy film, is just one of many, many examples of the great lines that one encounters in a Jerry Williams film! Jerry Williams is an indie filmmaker ext...

Adventures with B Movie Man, Nic Brown!

June 17, 2009 19:21

Every so often you encounter individuals in the indie film world who are talented, genuinely supportive of indie film and filmmakers, and who are straight-shooters. Nic Brown, mastermind of the popular indie film site B Movie Man, is one of these uncommon individuals. In addition to running the rapidly growing B Movie Man site, which has articles, reviews, interviews, trailers, and much more covering the world of independent film and b-films, Nic is also a very talented author, photographe...

Touchin"' Gonzalez, lead singer of Spent. A few words about the band, the new CD, and independent film...

May 26, 2009 02:43

Nathan Day is a renaissance-type talent, an actor, writer, director, musician, and composer. He decided to hurl himself with all of his multi-faceted abilities into his first feature film project, "Bulletsong", serving as Writer/Director/Producer/Lead Actor/Composer/Musician/Editor, in addition to wearing many, many more hats in the process. Siryn Song Entertainment is the vehicle by which "Bulletsong" will be delivered in the near future, hopefully before the end of the summer as things ...

Touchin' Bases with Nathan Day, Writer/Director of Bulletsong

May 26, 2009 02:43

Nathan Day is a renaissance-type talent, an actor, writer, director, musician, and composer. He decided to hurl himself with all of his multi-faceted abilities into his first feature film project, "Bulletsong", serving as Writer/Director/Producer/Lead Actor/Composer/Musician/Editor, in addition to wearing many, many more hats in the process. Siryn Song Entertainment is the vehicle by which "Bulletsong" will be delivered in the near future, hopefully before the end of the summer as things ...

Touchin"GonzoAn Interview with Mike o Bases with N'" Bases with Nathan Day, Writer/Director of Bulletsong Gonzalez, lead singer of Spent. A few words about the band, the new CD, and independent film...

May 26, 2009 02:43

Nathan Day is a renaissance-type talent, an actor, writer, director, musician, and composer. He decided to hurl himself with all of his multi-faceted abilities into his first feature film project, "Bulletsong", serving as Writer/Director/Producer/Lead Actor/Composer/Musician/Editor, in addition to wearing many, many more hats in the process. Siryn Song Entertainment is the vehicle by which "Bulletsong" will be delivered in the near future, hopefully before the end of the summer as things ...

An Interview with Mike "Gonzo" Gonzalez, lead singer of Spent. A few words about the band, the new CD, and independent film...

May 16, 2009 23:08

In many ways, good rock bands are often alot like a quality wine. Given appropriate time, they begin to reach their full potential. The unfortunate thing is that alot of talented bands don't let themselves go through the full process, imploding or self-destructing before ever hitting their stride. Time allows band members to develop a good chemistry amongst themselves. It also allows members to better know each other's tendencies as musicians and songwriters. A period of development can also...

Gonzalez, lead singer of Spent. A few words about the band, the new CD, and independent film...

May 16, 2009 23:08

In many ways, good rock bands are often alot like a quality wine. Given appropriate time, they begin to reach their full potential. The unfortunate thing is that alot of talented bands don't let themselves go through the full process, imploding or self-destructing before ever hitting their stride. Time allows band members to develop a good chemistry amongst themselves. It also allows members to better know each other's tendencies as musicians and songwriters. A period of development can also...

Touchin"GonzoAn Interview with Mike o Bases with N'" Bases with Nathan Day, Writer/Director of Bulletsong Gonzalez, lead singer of Spent. A few words about the band, the new CD, and independent film...

May 16, 2009 23:08

In many ways, good rock bands are often alot like a quality wine. Given appropriate time, they begin to reach their full potential. The unfortunate thing is that alot of talented bands don't let themselves go through the full process, imploding or self-destructing before ever hitting their stride. Time allows band members to develop a good chemistry amongst themselves. It also allows members to better know each other's tendencies as musicians and songwriters. A period of development can also...

Report on the Indie Movie Masters Lexington screening!

April 26, 2009 17:51

We are a little behind on getting up a report on the movie screening back on April 9the at the Kentucky Theater, but here it is! Here's another image from the night: (from left, Jake Workman, Larry Vires, Stephen Zimmer, Dave Workman, Sven Granlund, and Matthew Perry) First off, Indie Movie Masters' Matthew Perry, Sven Granlund, and Stephen Zimmer went up on stage and gave out a bunch of free DVDs off of a drawing from ticket numbers, including DVDs from the heavy metal band Spent, the n...

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