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
Sophia and Michael Help Produce “Reel Trouble”
Spooky things happen when two friends discover a lost animated film from the 1920s. IMDb
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
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 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 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 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
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 collaborates with Anastasia Elfman on “Unhinged Valentine”
Anastasia Elfman had Sophia shoot her “Unhinged Valentine” concept video. Set to “Devil Take Away” by Danny Elfman.
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
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
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
Sophia and Michael produce Aaron Barrocas’s Sitting Duck, at festivals now. Trailer out!
We had the pleasure of producing Aaron Barrocas’s horror-comedy short, Sitting Duck! You can read a wonderful, extensive interview with Aaron and us talking about the production over at Killer Shorts! Screenings: New York City Horror Film Festival – 12/2-9/2021 – … Read More
Demon For Hire – crowdfunding now – Sophia is cinematographer/Michael is sound
Sophia and Michael are excited to be headed to Colorado this summer to shoot Demon for Hire, a new short film from Travis Heermann! Sophia is the cinematographer and Michael is handling sound. The project is now in crowdfunding phase at … Read More
Sophia and Michael dance as silhouettes in The Record Summer’s White Dress music video directed by Bill Moldt
Sophia and Michael dance as silhouettes in The Record Summer’s White Dress music video directed by the fantastically talented Bill Moldt Check out this info on the making of… New Album ‘Lay It Bare’ Available March 5th on Bodan Kuma … Read More
Sophia interviewed for filmmaking documentary: Microbudget Marauders Too
Sophia was interviewed about being a microbudget genre filmmaker for the documentary, Microbudget Marauders Too. “What is a micro budget film? Have you ever come across a super low budget movie on a streaming platform and thought, Wow, how is … Read More
Sophia and Michael appear in the Zoom film, Candemic: Secret Werewolf Saga
The Rhino Crate Presents a Troy Minkowsky Film “Candemic: Secret Werewolf Saga” Michael Epstein – Sophia Cacciola – Josh Teale – Kayla Caulfield – Victoria Paradis – Richard Chandler Music by James Force Recorded & Edited by Dennis Maler Titles … Read More
Sophia and Michael help shoot Direct To Video, a documentary about the early-mid 90’s “Direct To Video” horror films – Out now!
Sophia and Michael have been working with director Dustin Ferguson to help shoot his forthcoming documentary, Direct to Video, a 2019 documentary about the early-mid 90’s “Direct To Video” horror films! Check out some of the interviews we’ve helped on! … Read More
Michael edits Izzy Lee’s “Disco Graveyard” – playing at festivals now!
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
Michael appears in the Super-VHS-shot film, The Shackling
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 and Michael produce horror-comedy short, Half-Cocked – playing at festivals now!
We had the pleasure of producing Aaron Barrocas’s horror-comedy short, Half-Cocked! Screenings: Sick ‘N’ Wrong – Aug 10, 2019 – CityArts Orlando – Orlando, FL Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival – Aug 23, 2019 – Dipson Theatres Eastern Hills Cinema … Read More
Michael is the editor on the Watch Clark music video, “Consider the Titanic”
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
Sophia is cinematographer and Michael is gaffer/cam op on Tara Price’s Tea Time
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: WINNER – BEST COMEDY SHORT … Read More
Sophia is cinematographer on Alice Bag “Sister Dynamite” music video
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
Michael does audio post-production work on Manos Returns, the sequel to Manos: The Hands of Fate! Now streaming!
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 and Michael make a brief appearance in HARLEY QUINN & BIRDS OF PREY: Princess Rap Battle
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
Michael works on Princess Rap Battle – DOROTHY vs ALICE: Princess Rap Battle (Emily Kinney, Ryan McCartan, Whitney Avalon) and The Queen of Hearts vs. The Wicked Witch (Alyssa Preston, Whitney Avalon)
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
Show Us Your Shot – Find out how we faked a car hit in Half-Cocked over at B&H!
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
Michael edited Izzy Lee’s new weirdo existentialist film, The Obliteration of the Chickens
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
Sophia and Michael shot a Hollywood guerrilla music video for City Bros
Michael J. Epstein We shot a Hollywood guerrilla music video for City Bros! Check it!
Shawna Shea Film Festival 2019 includes: Half-Cocked, Re-Home, The Dial Tone of Doom, Umbilicus Desidero (Winner: Best Short Doc), and The Obliteration of the Chickens (Winner: Best Editing Short)
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
Michael is cinematographer and editor on GreatDaeg (Daeg Faerch) “HOT AF” music video
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
Michael works as Production Coordinator on Whitney Avalon’s “Waiting For That Dance” (Agent Carter Avengers Endgame Song) music video
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
GenreBlast 2019 recap / Q&As with The Dial Tone of Doom (Catherine Capozzi Best Score WINNER), Half-Cocked (Pat Healy Best Actor Nomination), Umbilicus Desidero (Best Micro-Short Nomination), and Re-Home (Izzy Lee Best Director Nomination)
We had a great time at GenreBlast 2019! The Dial Tone of Doom’s Catherine Capozzi won the award for Best Score Short Film! There are Q&A recordings from both of our blocks – Re-Home/Half-Cocked/The Dial Tone of Doom – Umbilicus … Read More
Evil Stew’s “Planchette” featuring Sophia and Michael now available streaming on Amazon and YouTube! [short film won “Outstanding Original Song” and “Outstanding Sound Design” at the Boston Indie Mafia Wicked Film Challenge]
Planchette A carefully planned Halloween party takes a dark turn when the guests discover Ouija is more than just a game. We are excited to announce that “Planchette” is an official selection of several film festivals! Planchette Official Site … Read More
Sophia is cinematographer and Michael is gaffer and production sound on Izzy Lee’s short film, Re-Home (Next Playing GenreBlast Aug 29 – Sept 1 – Alamo Drafthouse Winchester, VA)
Synopsis: In the near future, the U.S.-Mexico border wall has been completed and the high cost of living has skyrocketed. As a result, loved ones are re-homed like pets. Upcoming Festivals: Shawna Shea Film Festival – Oct. 5, 2019 Starlite … Read More
Sophia and Michael work on Glossary of Broken Dreams – out now!
GLOSSARY OF BROKEN DREAMS A film paved with good intentions Directed by Johannes GrenzfurthnerPlot Outline: Puppets! Pixels! Anime! Live action! Stock footage! Lumpennerd Johannes Grenzfurthner gives an ideotaining cinematic revue about important political concepts. Everyone is talking about freedom! Privacy! Identity! Resistance! The … Read More
Sophia and Michael work crew on The Stalking Fields – now available streaming
Available on Amazon and other platforms. A group of civilians run for their freedom when they find themselves caught in the middle of a Black Ops program designed to cure PTSD. Back in early 2019, Sophia (1st AC) and Michael … Read More
Sophia is cinematographer on Lee DeWyze music video for “Let Go”
https://open.spotify.com/album/2Ucr4w3CHRZBMyXjLAPiIG We had a wonderful time working with brilliant singer-songwriter and American Idol winner Lee DeWyze to shoot a series of live music videos. Sophia was the shoot cinematographer. Michael was AC/b-cam op. This was the last song of … Read More
Sophia and Michael work on Laurel Vail’s great short film, What Metal Girls are Into
We had the great honor of having a small part in helping with Laurel Vail’s excellent film, What Metal Girls are Into! We got to appear as extras in the metal concert scenes, but perhaps more importantly, we helped coordinate … Read More