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PODCAST

"The PAPER STREET Podcast"

Paper Street Pictures

From the team behind genre film production company Paper Street Pictures (Neon"s "SHELBY OAKS", Syfy"s "Revival"), "The PAPER STREET Podcast" covers genre films, filmmaking, and the business of independent film. Hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers and get into the movie-making weeds, interviewing industry professionals and craftspeople about all aspects of film production -- from the workshopping of ideas and script, to on-set production, to the post-production process, to distribution.

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All Episodes

01:18:16

Investigating the MONOLITH (with guest Lucy Campbell)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2024/03/07

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by Lucy Campbell, a writer and director whose short films and online series have screened at festivals around the world! They chat with the Australian filmmaker about cutting her teeth working as a script editor/coordinator for shows including 'The Tourist' and 'Wolf Creek', and all about her debut feature screenplay, the sci-fi thriller MONOLITH (which is now on VOD/Digital in the U.S.!) Also on the

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01:55:21

Long Live the SUITABLE FLESH (with guest Joe Lynch)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2024/01/30

On this installment of 'The PAPER STREET Podcast', Shawn and Becky are joined by Joe Lynch, filmmaker and co-host of the popular 'Movie Crypt' podcast whose latest feature, SUITABLE FLESH, is now streaming on Shudder! The hosts get into the weeds with Joe on his background, early career with Troma Entertainment, lessons learned and later applied from his experience with KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM, and of course, talk a lot about SUITABLE FLESH -- including locking in the film's stacked cast, finding a

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01:08:34

An Adams Family Affair (with guests Toby Poser & John...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2023/11/06

On this installment of 'The PAPER STREET Podcast', hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by two members of "The Adams Family", filmmakers Toby Poser and John Adams! They talk with the guests about their beginnings, D.I.Y. (and D.I.A, as in "Do It All") spirit, working with each other and their daughters on several features, including their latest, WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS (out now on VOD!). Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with John and Toby, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of

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01:03:44

Telluride Horror Show (with guest Travis Volz)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2023/10/11

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers are joined by Travis Volz, a PR account executive, publicist, and social media manager who has worked with Mile High Films, the band Itchy-O, and a favorite film festival of Paper Street, the Telluride Horror Show! They get into Travis' early career, what led him to working with Telluride Horror, and all about the destination fest itself, including the chill atmosphere, the beautiful mountain town location, and

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01:06:54

A THIRST For More (with guest Eric Owen)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2023/09/05

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by musician and filmmaker Eric Owen, whose new film, THIRST, is now available on Digital and VOD! They talk with the drummer for alt. rock duo Black Pistol Fire about his background, career in music and film, and all about making his directorial debut feature – including its origin, timely themes, and challenges making it. Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep

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55:41

Once Mor(gu)e Unto THE BREACH (with guest Rodrigo...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2023/08/01

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn Talley is joined by a returning Blake Stubbs to assist with hosting duties for a discussion with guest Rodrigo Gudiño, the founder and president of horror brand 'Rue Morgue' and filmmaker whose latest feature, THE BREACH, is now available across VOD platforms! The hosts chat with Rodrigo about the founding of 'Rue Morgue', its many facets (including the magazine, website, a film festival, and its production arm), his literary background,

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01:06:12

Locations, Locations, Locations (with guest Jimmie...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2023/07/05

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by Jimmie Bullis, a seasoned Locations Manager whose credits range from JACK REACHER 2 and CREED III to THE MAZE RUNNER and Paper Street's own first feature, CAMERA OBSCURA, as well as a handful of Disney/Marvel movies and TV shows! The hosts get into Jimmie's background, career, and the minutiae, logistics, and challenges involved with his very specific position, which can often be equal parts grunt work and glamorous. Also

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01:22:10

The Set PA's Guidebook (with guest Jessica Dean Rose)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2023/06/19

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by author and Assistant Director Jessica Dean Rose, who (quite literally) wrote the book on being a Set P.A.! They talk with Jessica about her background, career, and about some of the valuable information found in "How to Survive on Set: A Set Production Assistant's Guidebook," including what a P.A. needs to know before ever stepping foot onto a set, some of the oddball set lingo and jargon,

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53:47

INFLUENCER (with guest Kurtis David Harder)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2023/05/22

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by filmmaker Kurtis David Harder (director of SPIRAL & INCONTROL, producer of SUPERHOST & V/H/S 94), whose latest feature, INFLUENCER, is on Shudder as of May 26th! The hosts talk with Kurtis about his background, career, and the origins and making of his social media and influencer culture-centric horror/thriller. Also on the program: a round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, Kurt's

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59:31

COUNTRY GOLD (with guest Mickey Reece)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2023/05/10

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by filmmaker Mickey Reece, a renaissance man whose prolific output includes AGNES, ALIEN, and CLIMATE OF THE HUNTER. His latest feature, COUNTRY GOLD, is out now and currently available via On Demand as well as through Fandor. The hosts talk with Mickey about his origins, career, filming in Oklahoma, and the challenges and joys of writing, directing, and starring in his fantastical country music comedy. Also on the program:

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53:48

THE ARTIFICE GIRL (with guest Franklin Ritch)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2023/04/27

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, co-host Shawn Talley flies solo, recapping Paper Street's recent run of film releases before a fun chat with Franklin Ritch, the filmmaker behind our latest release THE ARTIFICE GIRL. Serving as the writer, director, and one of the lead actors, Franklin discusses wearing multiple hats, as well as the origin of the film's premise, the prescience of the subject matter, working in Florida, and filming during the pandemic. Also on the program: a nerdy

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01:07:47

SORRY ABOUT THE DEMON (with guest Jon Michael Simpson)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2023/01/18

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by filmmaker and actor Jon Michael Simpson, who's appeared in Emily Hagins' "Cold Open" segment in SCARE PACKAGE and her latest feature, SORRY ABOUT THE DEMON. They talk with Jon Michael about his comedy and improv roots, moving into directing and producing, and all about Paper Street Pictures' new horror-comedy, including the collaborative effort, the logistical (and "goo") challenges, making it under strict pandemic

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01:27:57

SCARE PACKAGE 2! (with guests Jed Shepherd &...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/12/21

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn finish out the year talking about SCARE PACKAGE II: Rad Chad’s Revenge, the sequel to everyone's favorite meta horror-comedy anthology on Shudder... probably. They're joined on this episode by two of the followup's segment directors, Alexandra Barreto (LADY HATER, actor on Mayans MC and All American) and Jed Shepherd (writer of DASHCAM and the smash hit HOST). The multi-hyphenate filmmakers talk about their respective backgrounds,

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01:32:21

BLOOD RELATIVES (with guests Noah Segan & Victoria...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/11/21

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn is joined by a substitute co-host in film critic and friend of Paper Street, WGN Radio's own Blake Stubbs. They welcome to the program the stars of Paper Street Pictures' latest feature, BLOOD RELATIVES, actors Victoria Moroles (PLAN B, 'Teen Wolf', 'Never Have I Ever') and Noah Segan (BRICK, LOOPER, KNIVES OUT), who also wrote and directed the film. The actors talk about their backgrounds, careers, and all about their vampire road trip dramedy

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01:14:59

Making OLD MAN (with guest Lucky McKee)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/10/13

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by filmmaker Lucky McKee, the director of films including MAY, THE WOMAN, KINDRED SPIRITS, and ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE. His latest feature, OLD MAN, a Paper Street Pictures presentation starring Stephen Lang (AVATAR) and Marc Senter (STARRY EYES), is in theaters and on VOD as of October 14th! The hosts talk with Lucky about his background, career, and making OLD MAN – the challenging and reinvigorating aspects of it, the joy

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01:11:12

Cinematography Has More Than Five C's (with guest...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/07/25

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn chat with veteran Director of Photography Eric Oh about his background, career, and all things cinematography: what it is, what it isn't, and why it's more than just knowing the technical aspects. Some folks may have heard of The Five C's of Cinematography (Camera angles, Continuity, Cutting, Close-ups, and Composition), but Eric suggests a few additional C's that are equally important to a DP's success: Collaboration, Compassion, and

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01:43:29

Filming REVEALER (with guests Luke Boyce, Shaina...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/06/27

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by both the filmmaker and the leads of REVEALER (now streaming on Shudder!): director Luke Boyce, a writer, editor, documentarian, and the owner of Shatterglass Films; actor Caito Aase, a burlesque dancer, circus performer, and more; and actor Shaina Schrooten, a deviser and teaching artist who can also be seen in Paper Street Pictures' upcoming SCARE PACKAGE II! They discuss their respective backgrounds and careers,

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01:24:19

Writing REVEALER (with guests Tim Seeley & Michael...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/06/20

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by a pair of prolific comic book writers, Tim Seeley ('Hack/Slash', 'Revival', and 'Money Shot', as well as 'G.I. Joe', 'Transformers', & 'Masters of the Universe') and Michael Moreci ('Barbaric', 'The Plot', and 'Wasted Space', as well as 'Star Wars', 'Battlestar Galactica', and 'Stranger Things'), who have also written for iconic comic characters like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. They talk about their respective

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01:18:07

Film if by Land, Air, even Sea! (with guest Meryem...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/04/25

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by Meryem Ersoz, a producer, cinematographer, documentarian, among other titles, to talk about her unique filmmaking career, teaching early film history, carving out a niche in Colorado, and her pivot into owning Blackwing Digital Entertainment and operating Blackwing ASL, which provides specialty camera rigs and vehicles. Meryem also shares tales of some of the more ambitious and complicated rigs they've built, how they

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59:05

"In Theaters Now" - A Discussion on the State and...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/04/04

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn hosts an esteemed panel of guests from various sides of the film distribution and film screening world for an informative roundtable discussion on the state and future of movie theaters, theatrical windows, the roles that festivals and streaming services will play with theaters going forward, and much more! The panelists are: Logan Taylor, the Acquisitions Manager at Screen Media Ventures and Festival and Promotion Specialist for the independent

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