Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Patty Schemel
Patty Schemel Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. Edited by Michael J. Epstein
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Kira Roessler
KIRA ROESSLER Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola. Edited by Michael J. Epstein
Women of Rock Oral History Project Interview with Michelle Gonzales
MICHELLE GONZALES Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. Edited by Michael J. Epstein
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Alice de Buhr
Alice de Buhr Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola. Edited by Michael J. Epstein
Blood of the Tribades at Origins Film Festival, Columbus, OH 6/11/16
Blood of the Tribades at Origins Film Festival June 18, 2016 @ 11pm Screening Information “…the film is a love letter to offbeat lesbian vampire films that offers powerful discourse on self-identity, feminism, and the violence wrought from religious dogma. Immersive, … Read More
Blood of the Tribades at International Horror Hotel, Hudson, OH 6/11/16
Blood of the Tribades at International Horror Hotel! June 11, 2016 @ 10:55pm in Screening Room B – Hudson, OH Screening Information “…the film is a love letter to offbeat lesbian vampire films that offers powerful discourse on self-identity, feminism, and … Read More
Blood of the Tribades at Phoenix Comicon 6/3/16!
Blood of the Tribades at Phoenix Comicon! June 3rd, 2016 at 8:30PM in West 102B Screening Information “…the film is a love letter to offbeat lesbian vampire films that offers powerful discourse on self-identity, feminism, and the violence wrought from religious … Read More
Blood of the Tribades at International Vampire Film and Arts Festival in Transylvania!
Blood of the Tribades at International Vampire Film and Arts Festival in Transylvania, Romania! From Stoker to Rice; from Nosferatu to classic Hammer onto Twilight, The Strain and beyond – the vampire genre is the world’s most enduring and influential horror … Read More
Blood of the Tribades wins Best Acting (Ensemble) at Sanford International Film Festival – 5/27/16
Blood of the Tribades at Sanford International Film Festival in Sanford, Maine! This is our third year in a row at SIFF and we couldn’t be more delighted to be included in this year’s programming! May 27, 2016 @ 4:30PM … Read More
Blood of the Tribades at Vienna Fright Nights on 5/11/16!
Blood of the Tribades at Fright Nights: The Ultimate Festival of Angst in Vienna, Austria! May 11th, 2016 Information “…the film is a love letter to offbeat lesbian vampire films that offers powerful discourse on self-identity, feminism, … Read More
Sophia and Michael 2016 interview on Department of Tangents Podcast
We originally appeared on episode 5 of Department of Tangents. My guests for Episode 5 are filmmakers and musicians Michael J Epstein and Sophia Cacciola, who have been working at the hellish pace of writing, producing, and directing one horror … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Gail Ann Dorsey
GAIL ANN DORSEY Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. Edited by Michael J. Epstein
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The Color of Air podcast extensive interview with Sophia and Michael (2nd interview with The Color of Air)
We are very pleased to announce that The Color of Air, a weekly interview podcast hosted by Greg Massi, (Baliset, ex-Kayo Dot, ex-maudlin of the Well), has released a second interview with us (Sophia and Michael), following up our 2014 interview.. … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Lipsync – “Rock and Roll Part 2” thanks Kickstarter backer Joe Renken
“Rock and Roll Part 2” Thanks to Kickstarter backer Joe Renken! And yes, GG is terrible. starring: Mary Widow Chloé Cunha Zach Pidgeon Kristofer Jenson Seth Chatfield Sophia Cacciola Shot on the set of Blood of the Tribades Playlist … Read More
Blood of the Tribades wins Best New England Film at the Boston Underground Film Festival – 3/27/2016 Brattle Theatre (World Premiere) – Cambridge, MA
BUFF Bacchus created by the Whore Church Blood of the Tribades won Best New England Film at the Boston Underground Film Festival! The film world premiered to a sold-out crowd at The Brattle Theatre on (vampire) Easter as part of … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Lipsynching: Katrina & The Waves “Walking on Sunshine” thanks Rachel Eddey
Katrina & the Waves “Walking on Sunshine“ Thanks to Kickstarter backer Rachel Eddey! starring: Kristofer Jenson, Seth Chatfield, Zach Pidgeon, Shot on the set of Blood of the Tribades by Michael J. Epstein Playlist of all lipsyncs for Blood of the … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Lipsynching: The Incredible String Band “Witches Hat” thanks to kickstarter backer Esther Y. Smith
The Incredible String Band “Witches Brew”“ Thanks to Kickstarter backers Esther Y. Smith starring: Mary Widow, Chloé Cunha, Seth Chatfield, Zach Pidgeon, Kristofer Jenson Shot on the set of Blood of the Tribades by Michael J. Epstein Playlist of … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Lipsynching: Tom Waits “16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought Six” – Thanks to Kickstarter backer John Walsh!
Tom Waits “16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought Six”“ Thanks to Kickstarter backers John Walsh & Jane Allard starring: Mary Widow, Chloé Cunha, Seth Chatfield, Zach Pidgeon, Kristofer Jenson Shot on the set of Blood of the Tribades by Sophia … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Lipsynching: Poison “Talk Dirty to Me” – Thanks to Kickstarter backer Sarah Steinberg Heller!
Poison “Talk Dirty to Me“ Thanks to Kickstarter backer Sarah Steinberg Heller! starring: Michael J. Epstein, Mary Widow, Chloé Cunha, Seth Chatfield, Zach Pidgeon, Kristofer Jenson Shot on the set of Blood of the Tribades by Sophia Cacciola Playlist of all lipsyncs for … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Lipsynching: Depeche Mode “Shake the Disease” – Thanks to Kickstarter backer Kenneth McKlinkski!
still of Sophia from Blood of the Tribades Depeche Mode “Shake the Disease“ Thanks to Kickstarter backer Kenneth McKlinski! ! starring: Sophia Cacciola Shot on the set of Blood of the Tribades by Michael Epstein Playlist of all lipsyncs … Read More
MAGNETIC available now exclusively on Steam! 33% off this week!
We are very excited to announce that Magnetic is available now exclusively on Steam for a very low introductory price for rent or purchase! http://store.steampowered.com/app/440140
Boston Hassle’s first annual #HassleTelethon on SCATV includes our film, “For the love of metamorphosis” – March 4th at 10am until March 5th at 10am, 2016
Boston Hassle Telethon – GIVE HERE Boston Hassle’s 1st Annual 24 Hour Telethon AND Performance Marathon!!! …featuring: Ben Hersey, Id M Theft Able, Sun Rad, Luxardo, LSDV, Mike Simonelli, Casey Crawford, The Trofessor, Coorain Devin, the Firehouse, Neil Horsky, Lankville Daily … Read More
Sophia and Michael video interviews by Fallon’s Daily Toast, SaGaTalk, and Indie Rising!
We’ve recently had the great chance to do a string of interviews about our film and music endeavors. If you want to know more about what makes us tick and what we’re ticking about, here you go! And check out: … Read More
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Sophia and Michael’s 2015 in Review!
poster created by kristilyn-zombie romance Blood of the Tribades 2015 was the year of vampires! We spent much of the second half of the year shooting and doing pre-and-post production on our third feature film, Blood of the Tribades. Shot … Read More
Magnetic wins Claw Award for Best Special Effects at the Terror Film Festival! Also nominated for Best Feature and Best Director!
Magnetic wins Terror Film Festival’s 2015 Claw Awards for Best Special Effects!!!
Bring Us Your Women: Kali (content advisory: implied assault)
Kali In February, Catherine Capozzi and friends (including us) presented a live performance, album, and film anthology called Bring Us Your Women. Once a month, for 14 months, we will be releasing a film from the anthology each month. If … Read More
Magnetic at Another Hole in the Head Film Festival 11/10 – San Francisco
Magnetic at Another Hole in the Head!Facebook New People Cinema 1746 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94115 Tue, Nov 10 7:00 PM Tickets Beyond Chron reviewed Magnetic as part of their festival preview.
What is it like making a low-budget film? We’ll show you! A Trip to Spektor Island: Behind-the-Scenes of TEN
We are regularly asked what it’s like to be on the set of one of our movies. Well, if that’s the sort of thing you want to know, you’re in luck! We took 60+ hours of behind-the-scenes footage from the … Read More
Michael does sound recording on Izzy Lee’s POSTPARTUM starring Kasey Lansdale and Diana Porter, available now on Fear Haus
See more of Izzy’s work at: https://www.nihilnoctem.com Good intentions lead to diastrous results when a woman visits a new mom. Starring: Kasey Lansdale, Diana Porter Shot, Cut & Mixed by Bryan McKay Original Score Shayne Gryn FX, Sound Design & … Read More
Principal Photography on Blood of the Tribades is wrapped!
photo by Céline Fernbach We’re excited to announce that we have wrapped principal photography! All of our main shooting days with the cast are complete. We’ve sorted and logged all of the footage and we’re very excited about how it … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Eclipsynching: Bonnie Tyler “Total Eclipse of the Heart” – Thanks to Kickstarter backer Paisley Rojagato!
behind-the-scenes photo by Céline Fernbach Bonnie Tyler “Total Eclipse of the Heart“ Thanks to Kickstarter backer Paisley Rojagato! starring: Mary Widow, Chloé Cunha, Stabatha La Thrills, Sindy Katrotic, Simone de Boudoir Shot on the evening of the total … Read More
TEN is available for free streaming to Amazon Prime Members!
TEN is now streaming for free to Amazon Prime members! Check it out! And then don’t forget to grab one of the few remaining physical copies of the TEN companion novel by Jade Sylvan! (Once we run out, it probably … Read More
Blood of the Tribades poster by Kristilyn / Zombie Romance!
One of the best things about filmmaking is getting to convince a favorite artist to make a poster for our films! We’ve had the pleasure of having Walter Sickert make the poster for TEN, Craig Maher make the poster for … Read More
Bring Us Your Women: The Big Bang
In February, Catherine Capozzi and friends (including us) presented a live performance, album, and film anthology called Bring Us Your Women. Once a month, for 14 months, we will be releasing a film from the anthology each month. If you’d … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Production Diary Day 9
Production Diary Day 9 – 09/27/2015 At some point, we’ll get to write more about our day filming, but here are some behind-the-scenes photos taken by Céline Fernbach But first, here are a few very rough-colored stills to give you … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Production Diary Day 8
Production Diary Day 8 – 09/20/2015 At some point, we’ll get to write more about our day filming, but here are some behind-the-scenes photos taken by Sophia Cacciola. But first, here are a few very rough-colored stills to give you … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Production Diary Day 7
Production Diary Day 7 – 09/13/2015 At some point, we’ll get to write more about our day filming, but here are some behind-the-scenes photos taken by Sophia Cacciola. But first, here are a few very rough-colored stills to give you … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Production Diary Day 6
Production Diary Day 6 – 09/12/2015 At some point, we’ll get to write more about our day filming with our youngest vampire and traveling all around to get some nice exteriors, but here are some wonderful behind-the-scenes photos taken by … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Irina Peligrad as Nephite Geraldine
We’re very pleased to introduce you to all of our Blood of the Tribades cast (film web site)! Irina Peligrad as Nephite Geraldine Short bio: Irina is a charming refugee from Communist Romania, who now kindly allows Capitalists to pull … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Production Diary Day 5
Production Diary Day 5 – 09/05/2015 At some point, we’ll get to write more about our day filming with our twin vampires and visiting some castles, but here are some wonderful behind-the-scenes photos taken by Rachel Leah Blumenthal. But first, … Read More
Blood of the Tribades lip-synching: Linkin Park “When They Come For Me” – Thanks to Kickstarter backer Nastasja Terry
Linkin Park – When They Come For Me Thanks to Kickstarter backer Nastasja Terry starring: Maggie Maraschino, Irina Peligrad, Lilith Beest Shot on the set of Blood of the Tribades by Sophia Cacciola Photos by Rachel Leah Blumenthal – http://rachelblumenthal.net/ Playlist … Read More
Magnetic wins Best Direction and runner up in Best Genre Feature, Plot Development, and Character Development at Imaginarium Film Festival – 9/12/15 – Louisville, KY
We’re excited that we played at the Imaginarium film festival with Magnetic! Magnetic also won Best Direction and runner up in Best Genre Feature, Plot Development, and Character Development!!! TEN played there last year and we had such a lovely … Read More
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Famous Monsters of Filmland interview with Blood of the Tribades directors Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein
http://famousmonsters.com/archives/17814 We’re very excited to have a “Frightful Five” interview in The Outre Eye of Daniel XIII‘s column on Famous Monsters of Filmland! When I was very young, I became pretty obsessed with the Universal monsters. Even more … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Production Diary Day 4
Production Diary Day 4 – 08/29/2015 At some point, we’ll get to write more about our day filming with our youngest vampire and traveling all around to get some nice exteriors, but here are some wonderful behind-the-scenes photos taken by … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Production Diary Day 3
Production Diary Day 3 – 08/23/2015 At some point, we’ll get to write more about our crazy day at Studio 52 having an all-out vampire slaying, but for now, at the bottom, here are some wonderful behind-the-scenes photos taken by Sophia Cacciola … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Production Diary Day 2
Production Diary Day 2 – 08/22/2015 At some point, we’ll get to write more about our crazy day at Studio 52 having holy services at the Church of Bathor, but for now, here are some wonderful behind-the-scenes photos taken by Rachel Leah … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Production Diary Day 1.5: Fight Choreography
Production Diary Day 1.5 – 08/21/2015 – Fight Choreography and Prep On Friday 8/21, our fighting cast met with fight coordinator Sisouk Vongbandith to prepare for two scenes that we shot over the weekend. Sisouk helped ensure that we could … Read More
Magnetic was nominated for “Best Screenplay” at Galactic Film Festival – 8/29/15 – Los Angeles, CA
Magnetic at Galactic Film Festival Nominated for “Best Screenplay” August 29-30, 2015 Los Felix 3 1822 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Sophia Cacciola as Bathsheba
We’re very pleased to introduce you to all of our Blood of the Tribades cast (film web site) over the next few weeks. The film is currently raising money for production on Kickstarter. Sophia as Dracula in Darling Pet Munkee’s Genuine Soil from … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Zach Pidgeon as Berwick
We’re very pleased to introduce you to all of our Blood of the Tribades cast (film web site) over the next few weeks. The film is currently raising money for production on Kickstarter. photo by Kelly Davidson Zach Pidgeon as BerwickAbout … Read More