EP. 1531: (Actors Podcast #17) Tanya Hobson-Williams (Staycation/Apocalypse Death Party)
STAYCATION, 93min,. USA
Directed by Russell Emanuel
How is the world affected by a catastrophic event? Everyday people live through a government mandated quarantine during a global pandemic while desperate scientists race to find a cure before it’s too late.
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Hannah Ehman chats with the lead actor of the award winning feature film STATCATION
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James Stuart Donovan Hastings, Earl of Billingswood, has had one headache after another. First his home is in disrepair, his nephew is too young for his own good, his best friend thinks he’s gone round the bend and now someone just tried to kill him. If it wasn’t for the angel with strawberry blonde hair and amethyst eyes, he might well be dead. Blasted horse, thinks he knows more than the master!
What is your screenplay about?
James Stuart Donovan Hastings, Earl of Billingswood, has a potentially deadly encounter on his way to Sandringham. He is rescued by a beautiful angel. His horse decides it is his right to make choices for the master. Can there be a happy ending?
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
With the success of other Historical Fiction/Romances such as Bridgerton allowing for viewers the chance to escape their day to day experiences, allowing them to immerse themselves in an era that has been romanticized.
How would you describe this script in two words?
Captivating drama
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Princess Bride
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Couple of months
How many stories have you written?
Seven novellas
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EP. 1529: Actor/Writer Ashna Sharan & Director Kelly Lynn Warren (SHAME)
Shame, 5min., USA
Directed by Kelly Lynn Warren
When a woman is sexually assaulted by a mutual friend the night before, her confrontation with her best friend leads to tragic consequences.
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Get to know actor/writer/produer Ashna Sharan:
What motivated you to make this film?
I was a peer counselor in college and know of people in my life who have been sexually assaulted. I wanted to raise awareness of the issue and show it from the perspective of two friends instead of focusing on the assailant. The ultimate goal of Shame was to take it to universities and spark dialogue among students.
From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
9 months
How would you describe your film in two words!?
must-see, impactful
What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
One of our actors had an emergency and had to back out of filming on Day 1, so I had to recast the same night because we were shooting the next day. Our actor, Sophia Cofino, stepped in and nailed the part.
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EP. 1528: Filmmaker/Actors Kyle Riggs, Dylan Lighthall (THE INTERROGATION)
The Interrogation, 5min., USA
Directed by Kyle Riggs, Dylan Lighthall
A Russian mob interrogation goes awry when an over-eager enforcer tries to pitch in, but can't get his mind out of the gutter.
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EP. 1527: Screenwriter Tom Pratt (ONE MAD APPLE)
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What is your screenplay about?
A dark comedy feature inspired by a true story and based on the book of the same name.
After a man moves to a small town to care for his dying father, he embraces the community and his new life as a stepfather and husband, until he finds himself in the crosshairs of an unhinged townswoman who challenges him in a school board election and makes him look like the crazy one.
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Thriller/Dark Comedy
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
The story is inspired by real life and will be relatable to the viewer. Everyone has a crazy aunt like the antagonist!
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