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"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

01:18:07

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

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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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01:16:38

The PAPER STREET Podcast's Original Test Episode!

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/03/21

This installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast finds Becky and Shawn on a short hiatus due to production, work, and travel schedules, so they've offered up their original test show as a special bonus episode! Initially recorded on Leap Day of 2020, right before a global pandemic would shut down theaters and festivals and delay a number of films, the hosts speculate wildly on the still-new coronavirus, touch on their respective filmmaking backgrounds and genre love, and answer their own version of what

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01:30:35

A Film Fest Gabfest (with guest Bears Rebecca Fonté)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/02/21

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by Bears Rebecca Fonté, a seasoned film festival programmer, journalist, and filmmaker, whose short films have played in nearly 200 festivals around the world. She is also the founder of Austin's Other Worlds Film Festival and currently serves as the Artistic Director of aGLIFF, the oldest Queer film festival in the Southwest. The hosts talk with Bears about her career, the ins and outs of festival programming, her unique

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01:27:43

Alone With You (with guests Emily Bennett & Justin...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2022/02/07

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by a pair of talented filmmakers whose new film, ALONE WITH YOU, is available now on VOD and DVD/Blu-ray! The hosts chat with writer/director Justin Brooks and writer/director/star Emily Bennett about their backgrounds, different paths to the business, and ways they've found to harmoniously co-write and co-direct. Emily and Justin also talk a lot about their new film, including the conception of the project, writing and

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01:33:06

Considering Costume Design (with guest Michael Bevins)

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2022/01/24

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by Michael Bevins, a veteran costume designer for film, television, and theater, whose credits include THE WOMAN, DON'T LOOK BACK, Netflix film THE GOD COMMITTEE, Amazon Original Series 'Alpha House', and upcoming Paper Street Pictures production OLD MAN. They chat with Michael about his background, transition from the fashion world to production, and all things Costume Design, including how wardrobe can inform characters

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01:49:09

Making Sound Decisions (with guest Spencer Hall)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/12/13

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by Spencer Hall, a talented Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer for film, television, and commercials, whose credits include HAYMAKER, ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE, Paper Street Pictures' own CAMERA OBSCURA and SCARE PACKAGE, and restoration work on classics films including SUSPIRIA. They chat with Spencer about his background, career, and all things sound — the importance of getting quality audio

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01:49:24

The Pizzagate Massacre (with guest John Valley)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/11/08

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are back from a lengthy hiatus and talking with John Valley, a writer, director, producer, and actor whose new film, his feature directorial debut THE PIZZAGATE MASSACRE, is available on VOD as of November 19th. They chat with John about his multifaceted career, wearing multiple hats, getting the film made, the real conspiracy theory that inspired it, and more! The hosts also play a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, recap

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01:35:13

Horror Collecting, Fandom, and Fango (with guest...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/08/23

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by Ariel Fisher, a multi-hyphenate talent whose work can be seen on sites including Rue Morgue and SlashFilm (the latter of which she now serves as the Evening News Editor for), as well as in Shudder's weekly newsletter, The Bite. She is also the current Managing Editor for iconic horror magazine Fangoria. The hosts chat with Ariel about her writing and editing background, the choices and challenges she faces when doing

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01:30:01

The Process, Art, and Joy of Editing (with guest Greg...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/07/26

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by editor Greg MacLennan. The founder of Electric Owl Creative, Greg has edited the trailers for everything from SPRING and SUMMER OF 84 to THE GREASY STRANGLER and GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR, and served as the editor on Paper Street's own horror-western feature THE PALE DOOR. The hosts chat with the talented gent about his background, career, and all things related to his trade, including the process, techniques, artistry,

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01:37:13

Unearthing Emotion (with guests John C. Lyons &...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/06/28

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by John C. Lyons and Dorota Swies, a pair of interesting filmmakers who co-directed the new eco-horror film UNEARTH, which stars Adrienne Barbeau and Marc Blucas. After a successful festival and limited theatrical run that included an official selection in the Fantasia International Film Festival, UNEARTH will debut on Video On Demand July 6th. The hosts chat with the multi-faceted duo about their careers, what led them to

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01:52:58

A Call to Action (with guest Aaron D. Alexander)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/05/31

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by Aaron D. Alexander, an actor, martial artist, and fight choreographer, as well as a stunt performer in everything from ‘Agents of SHIELD’ and ‘Lucifer’ to CAPTAIN MARVEL and A QUIET PLACE Part II. Aaron can also be seen portraying boxer Sonny Liston in Regina King’s ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI and in Paper Street’s own horror-comedy anthology SCARE PACKAGE. The hosts chat with him about his lifelong love of action movies and

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01:41:31

Start With 8, Hollywood (with guest Manon de Reeper)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/05/10

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky and Shawn are joined by Manon de Reeper (live from a sailboat in the Caribbean!), a filmmaker and world traveler who also serves as the Business Development Strategist for 'Women of Color Unite' and the Program Director for the inclusion and diversity mentorship initiative #StartWith8Hollywood. They talk to Manon about her career, travel exploits, and the benefits of the aforementioned organizations. Also on the program: the hosts

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01:27:01

Go Bigfoot or Go Home (with guests Zach Lamplugh &...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/04/26

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by the co-writers and producers of the hilarious film 15 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BIGFOOT (#1 Will Blow Your Mind!): the film's director, Zach Lamplugh, and its lead actor, Brian Emond. The guests discuss their chance meeting and early careers in theater and comedy, both stand-up and sketch, before getting into the film, which debuts in select theaters and on Video On Demand May 7th, 2021. They talk about the origins of

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01:54:42

Bringing Out the Deadhouse Dark (with guest Rachele...

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2021/03/29

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by artist, photographer, and filmmaker Rachele Wiggins, a renaissance woman whose directorial debut, horror anthology series DEADHOUSE DARK, debuts on Shudder April 29th! They discuss Rachele's art and design background, transition to producing and directing, and the challenges she faces doing so in a hungry, but limited land down under. Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, thoughts on a

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01:18:09

Cutting Hair, Your Teeth, and the Cord (with guest...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/03/15

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn note the one year anniversary of the program, the existence of which has paralleled the pandemic and shutdown almost to the day, and celebrate both the milestone and an end in sight for the latter. They're joined on this episode by Jill Gevargizian, a filmmaker whose latest movie, THE STYLIST, is now streaming on Arrow. Jill discusses her career and influences, making the short film of the same name, crowdfunding and financing the

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02:16:56

Film and Physical Media Appreciation (with guest Brad...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/03/01

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by Brad Henderson, a filmmaker, film historian, and current Acquisitions and Special Features Producer for Vinegar Syndrome, one of the hosts' favorite boutique film distributors. They discuss Brad's early influences, career, how he got involved with the VS label, and the benefits and challenges of that always-interesting gig. The hosts also play a round of fun 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, talk about the importance of

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02:08:01

Do It Yourself... and Get Good Help (with guest...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2021/02/08

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are back with their first episode of 2021, talking movies they caught up on over the holidays, what they accomplished on their respective productions in the break, the pros and cons of film school, and the DIY spirit of independent filmmaking. They're joined on this one by filmmaker Andrew Merrill—a writer, director, editor, and cinematographer—to talk about his career, from making shorts in and out of college (including WARM INSIDES

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01:49:56

Don't Write Off Holiday Horror (with guest Matt Donato)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/12/14

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, the final episode of 2020, Shawn and Becky talk some holiday season traditions, annual Christmas movie rewatches, and give a few year-end film and TV series recommendations. The hosts are joined on this one by film critic, journalist, and holiday horror connoisseur Matt Donato, who discusses his writing career, his own rad podcast Certified Forgotten, and of course, gives the gift of killer Christmas horror movie recommendations. They also play a fun

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01:41:41

A Salute to Shorts (with guest Ryan Spindell)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/11/30

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn, back from a short hiatus, catch up on the holidays, name some of their fall movie rewatches, and talk Paper Street's upcoming project, the recently-announced feature film OLD MAN. They are joined on this one by director and writer Ryan Spindell to discuss his filmmaking career, early influences, art background, making short films, and the grind to get to the finish line on his first feature, THE MORTUARY COLLECTION (now streaming on

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