Sophia and Michael filmed interviews and recorded commentary track with cast and crew for The Taking of Deborah Logan 10th Anniversary Blu-Ray Release
We had the pleasure of recording the commentary and shooting the interviews for the 10th anniversary blu-ray release of The Taking of Deborah Logan. It will be part of the October HorrorPack. It is also available for order via HorrorPack … Read More
Michael interviewed in Bigfoot Isn’t Real documentary
IMDb My book, Bigfoot Does Not Exist. “Bigfoot Doesn’t Exist” delves into the myth and reality of America’s favorite cryptid. The documentary features interviews with scientists and enthusiasts, alongside deep dives into the habitats where Bigfoot is said to roam. … Read More
Michael Co-Writes J. Horton’s A Hard Place (trailer out now!)
A Hard Place IMDb https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-hard-place-monster-v-s-monster-movie#/
Sophia and Michael murdered by the Psycho Ape in Psycho Ape 2!
ANNOUNCING THE RELEASE OF PSYCHO APE! PART II THE WRATH OF KONG SEQUEL TO THE CULT SENSATION PSYCHO APE! (2020) When the shit you throw against the wall hits the fan. Once upon a Rind in Hollywood… there was a … Read More
Michael interviewed by Film Courage
Michael was interviewed by the excellent interview channel, Film Courage. Snippets from his long-form interview will be rolling out over the next few months, starting with thoughts on themes. Sophia was also interviewed separately by Film Courage. Full Interview Segments … Read More
Sophia and Michael shoot Auden Court music video
Our friend Kellen Pembleton has a new music project called Auden Court. When he was planning the release of his 4 song debut EP, he asked if we would shoot a music video for it. We said yes, but only … Read More
Sophia and Michael are interviewed about The Once and Future Smash / End Zone 2 by Movie Jawn
Interview: THE ONCE AND FUTURE SMASH directors Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein JANUARY 29, 2024 IN TORI POTENZA, FEATURES by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein have been making indie movies for years, and it … Read More
Sophia and Michael talk Dinosaurs Halloween Episode on The Hallo-Rewind (Plus The Once and Future Smash / End Zone 2)
Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate, Sophia and Michael joined Jacob Davison and Ryan Cultrera on the Hallo-Rewind Podcast to talk about the Halloween episode of Dinosaurs, one of the greatest TV shows of all time! Because we can’t keep things … Read More
Tales from the Grave: The Dial Tone of Doom – part of the American Terror Tales III and Tales from the Grave anthologies – GenreBlast IV (Catherine Capozzi Best Score WINNER) – Aug 29-Sept 1 – Alamo Drafthouse – Winchester, VA
The Dial Tone of Doom was made for the Tales From The Grave series (produced by Dustin Ferguson)! The Dial Tone of Doom is now also included on American Terror Tales III. Trailer 3rd Severed Limbs Film Festival! The Angus Scrimm … Read More
Without Your Head The Once and Future Smash / End Zone 2 Interviews: Bill Weeden, AJ Cutler, Catherine Capozzi, Joe Castro, the Ladies of End Zone 2, Nick Zaino, Sophia Cacciola, Michael J. Epstein
Without Your Head Horror Podcast FX genius Joe Castro talking for the first time about the Smash-Mouth mask in the ‘lost’ 1970 restored classic End Zone 2! The leads of The Once and Future Smash Michael St. Michaels “Mikey Smash”, … Read More
Michael is on the Just Screen It podcast talking about distribution
Episode 27: Michael Epstein on Distributing His “Weird” Features Today I’m speaking with Michael Epstein, a Los Angeles filmmaker with several low-budget and self-described “weird” features to his and his partner’s name. Our conversation covers the beginning of his career, … Read More
Sophia and Michael Help Produce “Reel Trouble”
Spooky things happen when two friends discover a lost animated film from the 1920s. IMDb
Michael was interviewed on L. Andrew Cooper’s Horrific Scribblings
Michael was interviewed on L. Andrew Cooper’s Horrific Scribblings about The Once and Future Smash and End Zone 2.
Michael is on the Low Budget Rebels podcast talking The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins and The Once and Future Smash
Listen to “Season 5 Episode 10: ONCE AND FUTURE SMASH Director Michael J Epstein” on Spreaker. Season 5 Episode 10: ONCE AND FUTURE SMASH Director Michael J. Epstein Dec 27 2023 On this episode of the podcast, I had the … Read More
Kickstarter: Help bring horror mockumentary, The Once and Future Smash, and accompanying relic restoration, End Zone 2, to physical media & beyond!
Help bring horror mockumentary, The Once and Future Smash, and accompanying relic restoration, End Zone 2, to physical media & beyond! https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/473145/help-release-the-once-and-future-smash-new-blood-news/
Sophia filmed Suzy Amis interview for Two Small Bodies blu-ray
The new blu-ray from Kino Lorber includes a special feature interview we filmed with Suzy Amis. TWO SMALL BODIES (BLU-RAY) Directed by : Beth B Cast : Suzy Amis, Fred Ward Crew : Phil Parmet Available Date : 10/24/2023 Release Year : 1993 Running Time : 88 UPC : 738329263607 … Read More
Sophia filmed Suzy Amis interview for Ballad of Little Jo blu-ray
The new blu-ray from Kino Lorber includes a special feature interview we filmed with Suzy Amis. THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO (BLU-RAY) Directed by : Maggie Greenwald Cast : Suzy Amis, Ian McKellen, Bo Hopkins, Heather Graham, Carrie Snodgress, Anthony Heald, Rene Auberjonois, David Chung, Melissa Leo, Sam Robards Available Date : 12/05/2023 Release Year : … Read More
The Once and Future Smash / End Zone 2
The Once and Future Smash In 1970, Mikey & William both portrayed football cannibal Smash-Mouth in the influential cult hit, End Zone 2. Now, 50 years later, only one can wear the mask. The Once and Future Smash is the … Read More
Sophia filmed interview for Vinegar Syndrome’s The Prophecy 1-3 UHD set
Sophia filmed an interview (details soon to be announced) for Vinegar Syndrome’s The Prophecy 1-3 UHD set – pre-sale now.
Sophia filmed special features for Neon City (Special Edition) (1991)
The new blu-ray from Kino Lorber for Neon City has been announced! We filmed the interview with Michael Ironside for this release!
Sophia shot some additional footage for Kate McCoid’s My First Dick – streaming now!
Kate McCoid worked with us on The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins, but she also makes her own brilliant and hilarious films, of course… My First Dick Based on a true story, set in the year 2000. … Read More
Heidi Moore’s Kill Dolly Kill (Michael edited) premieres at Fantastic Fest!
Michael did some editing work on Heidi Moore‘s Kill Dolly Kill, the musical sequel to Dolly Deadly. The film is being released by Troma and will premiere at Fantastic Fest 2023. Deadline Fantastic Fest Lineup Announcement
Sophia and Michael are on filmmaking panels at Gen Con 2023 and The Once and Future Smash wins Best Documentary!
We were sadly unable to attend Gen Con 2023 to be at the screening for The Once and Future Smash, which won Best Documentary, but we were delighted to be invited to serve on virtual panels for directing and production.
Sophia filmed special feature interview with Colleen Camp for the Game of Death release as part of the Bruce Lee at Golden Harvest Box Set
The new 4K UHD/blu-ray box set from ARROW, Bruce Lee at Golden Harvest is now available in the UK (Available in the US via Diabolik DVD). We filmed one of the included interviews for the special features with Colleen Camp!
Sophia is the cinematographer (and Michael assists) on Gregory Blair’s The Mystery of Emma Thorn – crowdfunding now!
THE MYSTERY OF EMMA THORN is the story of a woman who disappears and the people left to unravel exactly how and why. It has mystery, drama, disability and LGBT representation, romance, suspicion, and heartbreak. [Facebook] [Indiegogo] Funding now: THE … Read More
Sophia and Michael talk The Once and Future Smash / End Zone 2 on L8 Night Ghouls for Chattanooga Film Festival – with Bill Weeden, Michael St. Michaels, Neal Jones
l8 Night Ghouls Chattanooga Film Fest Livecast for The Once and Future Smash/End Zone 2 with Michael St. Michaels and Bill Weeden LISTEN ON Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Amazon Music Castro Castbox+ Join Crazysexyghoul and Pretty h8 Machine as … Read More
Michael visits Around the Reel podcast to talk about making money with indie movies – “Make New Mistakes!”
Around The Reel – “Make New Mistakes!” with Michael J. Epstein Around The Reel Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Filmmakers! You want to make movies? You want to make movies that make money? You want to follow your dream and … Read More
Sophia and Michael discuss The Once and Future Smash / End Zone 2 and the madness of indie film on The Overlook Hour Podcast
It’s June, but we’re talking more football horror with Sophia Cacciola and Michael Epstein the directors of “The Once and Future Smash.” They talk about how to film during a horror convention, their other film “End Zone 2” and … Read More
Sophia is cinematographer and Michael assists on Ama Lea’s “Don’t Fuck with Anne Margaret”
A little bit Clueless and a little bit American Psycho. Anne Margaret finds a solution to the age old “boys will be boys” problem in this neon soaked short horror film starring Eden Andrews and Chance Caeden. Written and Directed … Read More
Sophia works on crew on the 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Sophia was the 1st AC on the 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Meat Friend was nominated for Best Short Film!
Sophia and Michael talk The Once and Future Smash / End Zone 2 on Another Goddamn Horror Podcast!
Sophia and Michael had a great time talking The Once and Future Smash / End Zone 2 on episode 127 of Another Goddamn Horror Podcast! They reveal many new secrets, trash Aronofsky, and debate age-old horror questions! Support them on … Read More
Sophia and Michael work on Wake Not the Dead – Crowdfunding now!!!
Sophia and Michael are very excited to be working on director Matt Stuertz’s Wake Not the Dead (IMDb)! We had the pleasure of meeting Matt at the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival when we were showing Blood of the … Read More
Sophia and Michael co-produce Rakefet Abergel’s Still! (Sophia was cinematographer)
A despondent mother’s reality crumbles as she faces the unthinkable. IMDb – TMDb – Letterboxd Interview with Rakefet by L. Andrew Cooper Rakefet interview on Miscarriage Stories Teaser Crowdfunding teaser
Sophia interviewed on the New Horror Express podcast
On this episode NHE host Scott Murphy chats to director Sophia Cacciola about her mockumentary (co-directed with Michael J Epstein) “The Once and Future Smash” and the movie that “inspired” it “End Zone 2.” Over the course of the interview … Read More
J. Horton’s Craving now streaming! (Sophia is cinematographer)
Craving IMDb – Wikipedia – Watch on Tubi – Watch on Amazon – Watch on Google Play – Watch on YouTube After a drug deal goes south, four heroin addicts barricade themselves in a country bar as the cops … Read More
Sophia and Michael are interviewed on The Walter Paisley Movie House Podcast
We had a wonderful time discussing our films and more on The Walter Paisley Movie House Podcast. Today I talk to two of the most prolific and busiest independent filmmakers working. Between them, Michael and Sophia have over 70 credits … Read More
Transmutations, Vol. 1 by Night Kisses featuring Michael J. Epstein
Transmutations, Vol. 1 by Night Kisses featuring Michael J. Epstein Transmutations, Vol. 1 by Night Kisses featuring Michael J. Epstein One tool Night Kisses uses in score composition is the creation of bed soundscapes, looping and altering some of our … Read More
Sophia and Michael appear as spectators in Tori Pope’s “Salomé: Do Not Dance, My Daughter”
IMDb – Letterboxd Salomé is a young princess obsessively in love with John the Baptist, a prophet who has been taken prisoner by her stepfather for publicly shaming her mother. Because John hates Salomé’s family, he has no interest in … Read More
Sophia and Michael produce Shiny Diamonds (directed by Seth Chatfield and Toni Nagy) – now streaming!
Shiny Diamonds IMDb – Facebook Valerie has a job to do, and Todd seems ready to help. But there are dangers lurking in the night. Written and Directed by Seth Chatfield & Toni Nagy Produced by Seth Chatfield, Toni Nagy, … Read More
Sophia is cinematographer and Michael is gaffer, production sound, and editor on Izzy Lee’s short film, Memento Mori
Synopsis: In 1983, a scientist in isolation resurrects a dead colleague. Winner of the NYX 13 Minutes of Horror Competition to be included in a micro-short anthology. The anthology also streamed on Shudder and won the Rondo for Best Short Film, … Read More
Sophia is cinematographer and Michael is gaffer, production sound, and editor on Izzy Lee’s short film, Meat Friend
Synopsis: An ex-con, sentient pile of hamburger meat teaches after-school lessons to a child. Now playing festivals: https://www.nihilnoctem.com/meat-friend Credits: Co-Written, Produced & Directed by Izzy Lee Co-Written, Puppeteered & Produced by: Steve Johanson Starring: Marnie McKendry, Megan Duffy, Steve Johanson (Meat Friend voice) Cinematography: Sophia Cacciola … Read More
Michael interviewed for “What do Filmmakers have to Say about Film Festivals in 2022”
J. Horton’s channel (Linktree): Independent Filmmakers give film festival tips and opinions. What do Filmmakers have to Say about Film Festivals in 2022. Interviews from the Microbudget Marauders series.
Sophia and Michael interviewed for Micro-Budget Marauders: Micro-Budget Mentality documentary
Micro Budget Marauders: Micro Budget Mentality 2021 · 81 min Several independent filmmakers discuss micro budget filmmaking – IMDb PLEX TUBI Vimeo Xumo Sophia was also interviewed for Microbudget Marauders Too https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/2020/12/sophia-interviewed-for-filmmaking-documentary-microbudget-marauders-too/ Michael was also interviewed for Microbudget Marauders … Read More
Michael appears in In The Dark (World Premiere Screening Q&A) – The Fears And Nightmares Of Indie Horror Film Makers (trailer out)
Are you ready? To be scared? Join over twenty indie horror film makers and discover there deepest darkest fears! From Trash Arts and Vestra Pitctures. Featuring- Shane Ryan, Katrina Grey, David Black, P.J.Starks, James Quinn Tony Newton, Selena She … Read More
Sophia and Michael interviewed by Killer Shorts about working with Aaron Barrocas to bring his “Sitting Duck” to life
See also, our post about the film to find out where Sitting Duck is playing and more! As we approach our Regular Deadline, Killer Shorts is very excited to bring you this interview with the production team behind the horror … Read More
Michael visits The Grim and Bloody Podcast to talk Clickbait and more!
Michael had a great time visiting The Grim and Bloody Podcast and talking Clickbait. Give a listen! Hailing from Los Angeles California Michael J. Epstein is a man of many talents: Director, Actor, Writer, Musician, and Producer known primarily for … Read More
Sophia and Michael appear in Emilie Black’s 2022 “You Got Red On You” calendar
We’re delighted to be part of the 2022 You Got Red On You Calendar! Order your copy now! Who’s in it this year? The cover lady is Our Lady of Horror herself, Eileen Dietz (The Exorcist, does more really need … Read More
Sophia and Michael collaborate with Friday Night Films / Jim McDonough and Tim Tate on “Darling Pet Monkey” – the true story of a mail-order monkey!
Darling Pet Monkey IMDb – Facebook True Story as narrated by Tim Tate. 1969 Outside of Washington D.C. Two brothers ordered a monkey for $19.95 out of the back of a Monster magazine. Things get weird. Tim’s monkey story has … Read More