In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Erin Brown Thomas and producer Beth Napoli to delve into their creative journeys and collaborative process behind their latest project, Chasers. This 31-minute single-take pilot, co-written and directed by Erin and produced by Beth, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in the Episodic Pilot Showcase. Chasers offers a poignant exploration of ambition and the complexities of the entertainment industry, following Sophia as she is navigating a Los Angeles house party filled with dreamers chasing elusive promises. We discuss the challenges of bringing this ambitious project to life and their past and future of creating!!

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I'm joined by Tony Wash - horror film connoisseur and prominent writer and director in the field! He is the founder of Scotchworthy Productions, he has directed and produced numerous indie horror projects, including The Rake, High on the Hog (starring Sid Haig), and the anthology series World of Death and Skeletons in the Closet. Wash is celebrated for blending retro aesthetics with modern storytelling, often weaving practical effects and grindhouse-inspired visuals into his work. His projects frequently pay homage to cult cinema while pushing the boundaries of independent horror filmmaking.

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We are joined by Mark Cantu, writer and director of Massacre Academy, Wolf Hollow, and the upcoming GRIND cosmic horror comedy, and actor Brian Ceponis, whose long list of work includes movies such as 2024's Cabrini, Wolf Hollow, and an insanely fun role in GRIND!

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Cantu and Brian Ceponis to dive into their creative processes, discuss their past and upcoming projects, explore the role of mental health in their work, and share our mutual love for cinema. We also talk about their upcoming film, GRIND, a hilariously fun cosmic horror ride you won't want to miss. Support GRIND by visiting their crowdfunding campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/grind-a-cosmic-horror-comedy#/

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