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
Episode 9 with Aaron Barrocas – October 23, 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
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
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
Launch Over Short Film Scores: Volume 1 by Night Kisses Film Scores: Volume 1 contains all of the odds and ends of Launch Over produced (or tangential) short films and feature films for which we’ve made small contributions by Night … Read More
Launch Over Podcast: Episode 8 with Catherine Capozzi – October 9, 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 am honored to be included in the “words of wisdom” section of this fantastic guide to horror anthologies! We’ve done quite a lot of microbudget anthology work in the past few years and I’m definitely excited to see the … 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
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
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
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
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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 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
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
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: WINNER – BEST COMEDY SHORT … 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
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
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
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
I Am an Addict from Darkside Releasing on Vimeo. Blu-Ray available via Darkside Releasing “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, … 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
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
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
Michael J. Epstein We shot a Hollywood guerrilla music video for City Bros! Check it!
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
Great news for fans of Clickbait’s self-heating toaster pastry, the Toot Strudel! You can buy Toot Strudels t-shirts… …and take the Toot Strudels personality quiz to find out which Toot Strudel you are! You can also learn the secret past … Read More
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
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
We’re excited to announce that the film will be getting a special release this Spring as part of the SoCal Cinema Studios Malvolia’s Movie Matinee series under the title, Lesbos Vampyros! It is the third film in this series after House … Read More
Toody Cole Interviewed by Tanya Pearson Cinematography by Sophia Cacciola Edited by Michael J. Epstein
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
Check out our little mini-doc on how we did some of the driving shots in Clickbait over at B&H! In this segment of Show Us Your Shot, Michael J. Epstein and Sophia Cacciola share with us their technique for creating … Read More
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
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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