Launch Over Podcast: Episode 7 with Jason Horton – September 25, 2020 Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein of Launch Over share insights into the creative process, discussing and analyzing the movies they watch and the movies they make. [ … Read More
Sophia had a great time going into a thematic deep-dive of Launch Over’s horror-satire, CLICKBAIT with the podcast, Not Suitable for Anyone! Full of spoilers, so watch the film then listen to the podcast! Not Suitable for Anyone is a podcast … Read More
We had mentioned a while back about The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library‘s visit to Daytrotter’s Horseshack studio in Rock Island, IL (more photos, videos, and info here)! (I had also previously done a Neutral Uke Hotel / The Motion Sick session and, we … Read More
Launch Over Podcast: Episode 6 with Izzy Lee (Fantasia and Horrible Imaginings wrap-up) – September 11, 2020 Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein of Launch Over share insights into the creative process, discussing and analyzing the movies they watch and … Read More
Launch Over Podcast: Episode 5 – Blood of the Tribades Q&A hosted by Neal Jones – September 4, 2020 Neal Jones of Without Your Head hosts a very special Q&A with the cast and crew of Blood of the Tribades. [ Without Your … Read More
Launch Over Podcast: Episode 4 with Seth Chatfield – August 28, 2020 Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein of Launch Over share insights into the creative process, discussing and analyzing the movies they watch and the movies they make. [ … Read More
Launch Over Podcast: Episode 3 with Jim McDonough – August 21, 2020 Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein of Launch Over share insights into the creative process, discussing and analyzing the movies they watch and the movies they make. [ … Read More
Launch Over Podcast: Episode 2 with Neal Jones – August 14, 2020 Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein of Launch Over share insights into the creative process, discussing and analyzing the movies they watch and the movies they make. [ … Read More
I had a fantastic time chatting with Josh Stifter of Flush Studios (check out their Patreon) about a variety of things, including being creative during the pandemic. Check it out! Flush Studios Podcast · Filmmaker/Musician Michael J Epstein
Launch Over Podcast Episode 1 – August 7, 2020 Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein of Launch Over share insights into the creative process, discussing and analyzing the movies they watch and the movies they make. [ Without Your Head … Read More
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Had a great time on The Hold-Up with Stephen Stull. The premise of the podcast is that in this part 1, we talk about Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey, a movie I have not seen since going to the theater … Read More
Michael appears as one half of the “couch TV couple” with Geena Matuson in Reel Groovy Films’ John Hartman’s The Shackling. Possibly the only Super VHS feature film being released in the world, in 2020. Synopsis: During the mid … Read More
Sophia contributed vocals on the song, “Strangelands” from the new Emerald Comets album. From the band: “Emerald Comets album “Strangelands,” is up now on bandcamp! Other music sites should have it up on Friday! This album was written and recorded … Read More
Sophia was interviewed for the new book, 1000 Women in Horror 1895-2018 by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas. It is available in hardcover and paperback. Blowing a kiss back through time and space from Aaliyah to Jill Rae Zurborg, 1000 Women in Horror, … Read More
Why Don’t Women Like Me by Drab Sophia played bass in a band in Boston called Drab. They just released an EP, WHY DON’T WOMEN LIKE ME, of lost material that was recorded in 2016 before Sophia moved to Los … Read More
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/video/features/show-us-your-shot-faking-a-car-hit-on-an-actor We had the pleasure of producing Aaron Barrocas’s horror-comedy short, Half-Cocked! Upcoming screenings: Alamo Drafthouse Winchester Presents GenreBlast Shorts Showcase #1 – Online Starting June 23, 2020 Alamo Drafthouse Winchester Presents GenreBlast Shorts Showcase #1 from GenreBlast Film Festival … Read More
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
Crowdfunding Basics In 30 Minutes Crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe can not only help you raise money to fund your idea or cause, they can also help you establish a community of enthusiastic supporters. This crowdfunding book … Read More
We had a great time talking with Joe and Zane at Indie Infestation about some of our projects, the state of the world, and our (okay, just my) desire to start a billion-dollar Thundarr the Barbarian franchise. On this week’s … Read More
Without Your Head Presents Watch Party Movie Night Q&A Saturday Night May 30th – Clickbait feature film screening and cast/crew Q&A! (other ways to watch Clickbait) Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/withoutyourheadhorror/ Audio Only http://withoutyourhead.com/viewnews.php?autoid=110834 https://www.facebook.com/events/248303849724177/ https://launchover.com/launch/clickbait/
Michael had the pleasure of working with director Izzy Lee and artist Watch Clark as editor for the “Consider the Titanic” music video. Backscatter Effect by Watch Clark
Tea Time IMDb – TMDb – Letterboxd – Facebook During her tea party, a little girl loses her temper and things get bloody. Featuring pro-wrestler Rob Van Dam (WWE Champion, ECW World Heavyweight Champion.) Festivals: GenreBlast (Nominated for Best Comedy) … Read More
The title track and second single from the Alice Bag’s forthcoming record SISTER DYNAMITE out May 8th 2020 on In The Red Records. Available for pre-order at: www.intheredrecords.com! Crew Directed by: Marise Samitier Director of Photograhy: Sophia Cacciola Steadicam Operator: … Read More
Zia McCabe Interviewed by Tanya Pearson Cinematography by Sophia Cacciola Edited by Michael J. Epstein
Now streaming on Amazon Prime https://amzn.to/2Wi2aye Manos Returns will make its world premiere at Crypticon Seattle, Friday, May 4 at 9 pm as part of the North West filmmakers showcase. I had the great pleasure of doing the sound mix … Read More
Sophia will be performing with Catherine Capozzi and Axemunkee and friends to celebrate icons Mary Magdalene, Sirens, and the world premiere performance of Medusa! (About the previous performances) We also helped produce all of the videos that will accompany performances. … Read More
We had a great time chatting with our good friends Kellen Pembleton and John Campopiano for an episode of Kellen’s Petty Talk Show. We talk about projects we’ve worked on, learn more about John’s amazing documentary work, and we’re only … Read More
This introduction to statistics, logic, and the scientific method gives simple, plain-language examples to help anyone interested in learning more about the fundamental structures of building arguments and evidence. It will also explain why we know that, according to the … Read More
Sophia and Michael are featured on the new Bring Us Your Women album, a project led by Catherine Capozzi. The album release also coincides with a film anthology, with a short film by one of 13 filmmakers from around the … 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
Don’t be dead. The dead are dumb. Be weird. Written, directed, produced & narrated by Izzy Lee Produced by Steve Johanson Edited by Michael J. Epstein Composed by Shayne Gryn Executive Producers: Josh Malerman, Paul Furio, Christopher D. Grace, Sarah … Read More
Our friends over at Princess Rap Battle have made another fantastic video. We have worked on a number of their past videos. For this one, we are just bar attendees in a few scenes. If you don’t blink, you might … Read More
Earlier this year, Neal Jones’ body was forever changed by a surgery. This 4-minute, satirical doc explores how Neal’s life has changed. Shot by Sophia and directed and edited by Michael, the film features family guest appearances by Neal’s mother, … Read More
Darkside Releasing blu-ray available now Sick ‘n’ Wrong Film Festival – 2020 – Orlando, FL (Winner: Weirdest Boner Award) – Watch the archive of the Q&A for block at Sick ‘n’ Wrong Sick ‘n’ Wrong Video Interview on Without Your … Read More
Tyler Sage’s disturbing two-part murderous fever dream Leopard (pt I / pt II) world premieres at GenreBlast on 9/1 at 3:15 PM in the same block as Clickbait The films have been combined as Mythophilia and released as part of the … Read More
2019! Weird year. We drove our van cross-country to pick up the last of our possessions in Boston and then we took up permanent residence in Hollywood (moving out of Los Feliz). We shot a lot of movies, and we … Read More
I had the pleasure of working playback on the Princess Rap Battle! I had previously also worked on other shoots. Check out their Youtube channel, Facebook page, and Patreon! I mostly helped with playback, but here I am being … Read More
Find out how we faked a car hit in Half-Cocked over at B&H! In this segment of Show Us Your Shot, director Aaron Barrocas discusses how the production team of the horror-comedy short film Half-Cocked was able to create the illusion, safely, … Read More
“I AM AN ADDICT” is an upcoming horror anthology film, directed by Rob Ulitski, Mary C Russell, Michael J. Epstein, Harry George Bartholomew, Sam Mason Bell, Adam Nelson, Alan Custer, Shannon Katie Hopkins. Produced By Rob Ulitski, André Pedro The … Read More
Listen at: www.revealingtalkradio.com/live www.joecrawfordlive.com/the-joe-show Season 13 Episode 3 Joining us on The Joe Show today is Husband and Wife Duo Production Team, Actors & Musicians Sophia Cacciola & Michael J. Epstein, Actor Patrick Harney, Actor Derek K. Long & our … Read More
We had the great pleasure of working with directors Michael Gill and Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins to bring to life Jim’s Overseer KLARRG and his minions (portrayed by Mr. Mark Jude Sullivan). We handled lights and camera. Make-up artist Renae … Read More
Sophia was honored to contribute a list of her favorite 31 horror films to this book and dice game, 31 Days of Terror by Steve Hutchison! This book includes a total of 35 lists sorted by themes, as well as … Read More
Synopsis: The universe does not care. The abyss is stupid. Narrated by author Bracken MacLeod, this Herzog-inspired fever dream uses 100% stock footage to reflect on the banality of existence. Written, directed & produced by Izzy Lee Narration by Bracken … Read More
Clickbait (2018) A college student who will do just about anything for Internet fame is kidnapped by a fan, and her reluctant roommate is the only one who can save her in this horror satire of popularity culture. Score available … Read More
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Very excited that several of our films are playing the wonderful and important Shawna Shea Film Festival!!! GET TICKETS HERE Umbilicus Desidero – Thursday, Oct. 3 Starlite Gallery 129 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA – 7:30 PM (w/Reed Unbound: The … Read More
Speaking of GenreBlast Facebook – Twitter – All Episodes Sep 13, 2019 Well it is time to make your weekend a supersized excellent weekend with the latest monster sized episode of Indie Infestation. Joe, Zane and good ‘ole Cookie Lips Lombardo … Read More
Hot AF – GreatDaeg (OFFICIAL MOVIE) ProdBy DNMRKBOOM Directed by KellenPembleton ShotNEdited by Michael J. Epstein Featuring Mickey Faerch as Poe &Alexa Carreno as GothGirl Car courtesy E. John Damasco
Check out the ever-talented Whitney Avalon‘s latest music video for the Agent Carter Avengers Endgame Song, “Waiting For That Dance” I had the pleasure of helping out on crew on this video! We’ve worked with Whitney a few times before as well, … Read More