In order to promote my appearance in the Bigfoot Isn’t Real Documentary and my book, Bigfoot Does Not Exist, I recently had the pleasure of joining Into The Parabnormal for Episode 723, titled Chasing Shadows, where I explored some fascinating corners … Read More
Music on Bandcamp Music on Spotify Glows in the Dark! by Darling Pet Munkee You Better Believe It! by Darling Pet Munkee Sea-Monkeys, X-Ray Specs, and a necklace full of soil from Dracula’s castle are among the many bizarre items … Read More
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
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
Severin Films Super Shock Pop-Up Film Festival 2024 Recently, I had the opportunity to appear on Without Your Head to discuss the Super Shock Pop-Up Film Festival. On August 24th, Severin Films, the “primo purveyors of cinematic horror, trash … Read More
A Hard Place IMDb https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-hard-place-monster-v-s-monster-movie#/
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 about The Once and Future Smash and End Zone 2.
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
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/
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
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 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 an interview (details soon to be announced) for Vinegar Syndrome’s The Prophecy 1-3 UHD set – pre-sale now.
The new blu-ray from Kino Lorber for Neon City has been announced! We filmed the interview with Michael Ironside for this release!
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
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
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.
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!
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
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
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
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
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 was the 1st AC on the 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Meat Friend was nominated for Best Short Film!
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 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
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
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
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
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 One tool Night Kisses uses in score composition is the creation of bed soundscapes, looping and altering some of our … Read More
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
