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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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01:36:51

Not Compromising Your Vision (with guest Brea Grant)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/10/26

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn Talley is joined once again by Becky Sayers, who talks about her big move and brings her beau, Brad McHargue, onboard to jointly recap this year's shelter-in-place edition of the Telluride Horror Show. They discuss the challenges they faced hosting both the festival and the activities surrounding it (including their annual horror trivia contest) virtually, the interactivity and sense of community of its loyal attendees, as well as a few standout

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01:19:45

Why You Might Need a Set Advocate (with guest Zoe...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/10/12

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, co-host Shawn Talley is joined by friend of Paper Street, Kelsey Pribilski, who fills in for co-host Becky Sayers while she's on assignment [see: in the process of moving]. Kelsey is an actor, host, and creator of the hit podcast Gawkward, available on YouTube and all major podcatchers. She and Shawn talk a little about her own projects, including the Hulu series BBQuest, as well as THE PALE DOOR (available on Blu-ray and DVD now) and SCARE PACKAGE

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01:29:26

Breathing Life into Characters (with guest Stan Shaw)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/09/28

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by acting legend Stan Shaw! Starring in a number of well-known films (DAYLIGHT, FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, and THE MONSTER SQUAD) and television series (Roots: The Next Generations, Hill Street Blues, and Murder, She Wrote), Stan talks about his storied career, background in singing, his martial arts training and instructing, approach to acting, and breathing life into characters. Stan also discusses his scene-stealing turn in

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01:32:51

Makeup and Special Effects (with guest Beki Ingram)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/09/14

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers talk some more about THE PALE DOOR, Paper Street Pictures' horror-western that's now in select theaters and on VOD. They're joined on this episode by makeup and special effects artist Beki Ingram (JOHN DIES AT THE END, TUSK, CHERRY), who helped create THE PALE DOOR's gruesome witches and pretty up (and dirty up) the cowboys they torment in the film. Beki discusses her early career and influences, making herself

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01:23:52

Through The Pale Door (with guest Devin Druid)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/08/31

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky and Shawn talk about the release of THE PALE DOOR--the horror-western feature from RLJE Films, Shudder, and Paper Street Pictures--now playing in select theaters, drive-ins, and on all VOD platforms! And they're joined on this 13th episode by the lead actor of the film, Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why, LOUDER THAN BOMBS, IMPERIUM), to discuss his career, approach to acting, and the collaborative process with directors and fellow actors. They

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01:11:12

"Due to COVID" - A Discussion on Filming During the...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/08/17

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Shawn and Becky are joined by a trio of filmmakers to discuss the current and ever-changing parameters of shooting during COVID. The guests—each of whom have had experience producing features, television, and commercials since the pandemic began—are Michael May (producer, director, and actor - GHOSTS OF THE OZARKS, Auto/Biography), Amber Geneva (UPM, producer, and actress - THE RANGER, DON'T LOOK BACK), and Ashleigh Snead (UPM, line producer,

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01:18:29

The Drive-In will Never Die (with guests Brett & Drew...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/08/03

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky and Shawn touch on Paper Street's upcoming horror-western feature THE PALE DOOR, which releases on VOD and in select theaters August 21st! They're joined on this one by Brett and Drew Pierce, the enthusiastic filmmaking duo behind the feature films DEADHEADS and THE WRETCHED, the latter of which did gangbusters at drive-in theaters. The brothers discuss their DIY beginnings, influences, and the incredible success of THE WRETCHED. With

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01:23:51

The Revolution will be Vlogged (with guest Zena Dixon)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/07/20

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky, back from remote holiday vacations, lament this neverending lockdown. The hosts ponder when productions will resume, and how it feels a little like Groundhog Day, with the country almost resetting to Day 1 of Phase 1. They're joined on this episode by Zena Dixon, a filmmaker, film critic, and the face and voice behind the YouTube channel "Real Queen of Horror." A lifelong horror fanatic who's gone from blogging to social media to

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01:25:14

Keeping Score (with guest Alex Cuervo)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/07/06

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn discuss the looming return of on-set production, what film sets might look like in a social distancing world, and whether productions should return to the norm of 12+ hour days. They also touch on how many directors get away with more because of their end result: on-time, on or under-budget, and/or financially successful films. The hosts are joined on this one by musician, composer, and frequent Paper Street collaborator Alex Cuervo,

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01:19:11

Renaissance Women (with guests Courtney & Hillary...

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2020/06/22

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky recap SCARE PACKAGE's surprise appearance on the previous week's episode of the hit Shudder series 'The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs,' the horror-comedy anthology's subsequent June 18th premiere on the genre streaming service, and the overwhelmingly positive response, requests, and even fan art it's gotten thus far. Continuing the SCARE PACKAGE push, the hosts are joined on the program by the directors of the film's "Girls' Night

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01:57:01

Scare Package! (with guests Cameron Burns & Aaron B....

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/06/08

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky and Shawn are joined by filmmakers, Paper Street team members, and awesome gents Aaron B. Koontz and Cameron Burns to talk all things SCARE PACKAGE! They are the creators of the horror-comedy anthology, as well as the writers of the wraparound and final segment, both of which Aaron also directed. They discuss the origins of the film, what makes this anthology stand out from others, and the methods the PSP production team used to lock in

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01:07:46

Yes, You Need a Casting Director (with guest David...

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2020/05/24

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by filmmaker and casting director David Guglielmo, a go-to in the indie genre space whose casting credits include IMPERIUM, SATANIC PANIC, and THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK. They talk with David about his film career, myths about casting, and why a dedicated casting position should never be cut, no matter how small your budget. The hosts also touch on Paper Street Pictures’ upcoming horror-comedy anthology SCARE PACKAGE

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01:24:16

The Closing Theatrical Window (with guest Brandon...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/05/11

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky and Shawn discuss AMC and Regal Theaters threatening to never again screen Universal's movies. This comes after NBC/Universal announced their intentions to do day-and-date releases of their future films. They speculate on the possible ramifications it might have on independent films and how the theatrical window, which was already closing, might be closing a lot faster now. STILL/BORN director Brandon Christensen joins the show to talk

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01:23:51

You're Never too Old or too Young to Start (with...

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/04/26

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers discuss the latest on Amazon screening South By Southwest 2020, and what future festivals are doing to better the deal for filmmakers who opt into online premieres. The hosts also talk about their early genre influences, devouring DVD extras and making-of documentaries, and how old they were when they first picked up a camera. They're joined by filmmaking wunderkind Emily Hagins (MY SUCKY TEEN ROMANCE, COIN HEIST), who

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01:05:16

Playing the Festival Game (with guest Tim Anderson)

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2020/04/13

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley discuss the current state of films and festivals, or lack thereof, and the pros and cons of South By Southwest and Amazon partnering to bring SXSW—a version of it, anyway—to the streaming platform. While a great move for consumers, they debate the possible risk and reward it poses for filmmakers who opt into it. They're joined on the show by Tim Anderson, programming coordinator for the Florida Film Festival, who

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01:20:01

The Hustle Never Ends (with guest BJ Colangelo)

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/03/29

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, in the wake of Cannes and dozens of film festivals being postponed (and some cancelled completely) due to COVID-19, Becky and Shawn discuss what happens to films without a premiere. With no exposure or screening buzz, the hustle to sell your independent film just got tougher. They touch on some unexpected side effects of the current social distancing as well, including movie studios releasing a handful of their theatrical releases directly to digital,

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56:15

Disappearing Fests, Invisible Men, and Anthology Love

"The PAPER STREET Podcast" ·

2020/03/14

From the team behind Austin-based genre film production company Paper Street Pictures, The PAPER STREET Podcast is a new program that will cover genre films, filmmaking, and the film industry, with a focus on positivity and inclusivity in the genre community. Hosted by Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers, the show will also dive deep into all aspects of production. From the workshopping of ideas and script, to on-set production, to the post-production process, to distribution, they will get into the

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