Filmmakers Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz have worked together for over a decade, and their feature film debut "Antebellum" as writers/directors received praise for genre-bending, creative narrative, social commentary and technical achievements. Today on Open Dialogue with Noel T. Manning II, the two share a behind the scenes look into making this film. They also offer thoughts on the importance of sharing message and meaning through the art of filmmaking.

Open Dialogue provides an opportunity for talents of the entertainment industry to talk about their craft, their hopes, and their ongoing journey of arts and entertainment.

Noel T. Manning II, host of Open Dialogue, has been an entertainment journalist for over three decades and is a member of several film critics’ organizations.

*Footage is used by permission of Lionsgate Films..