Film | Sophia Cacciola & Michael J. Epstein

Magnetic wins Best Soundtrack and Honorable Mention Sci fi Feature at Fantasmagorical, Louisville KY 8/7

July 30, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

Magnetic wins Best Soundtrack and Honorable Mention Sci fi Feature https://web.archive.org/web/20161019061254/http://fantasmagoricalfilmfest.com/filmfestival-winners/ Magnetic at Fantasmagorical FandomFest! Fantasmagorical Friday, 8/07/15 Kentucky International Convention CenterLouisville, KY Room 217 – Fantasy Feature Films8:20 pm Magnetic 1 hr 19 min 57 sec FRIDAY FILM SCHEDULERoom 2135:30pm Devil You … Read More

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Donita Sparks

July 7, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

Donita Sparks Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola. Edited by Michael J. Epstein

50 Most Recent | Blood of the Tribades | Film | Michael | Sophia

Blood of the Tribades – our blend of 70s French surrealist and Hammer horror vampire films – now casting!

July 7, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

THE CASTING CALL FOR BLOOD OF THE TRIBADES HAS CLOSED. https://www.facebook.com/BloodoftheTribades https://twitter.com/BloodofTribades https://launchover.com/launch/film/blood-of-the-tribades/ ABOUT THE FILM:We’re looking to blend some of the sparse, surrealist, weirdo 70s arthouse euro vampire French stuff like The Shiver of the Vampires (1971), Lips of … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Magnetic | Michael | Sophia

Magnetic wins runner up Best Sci-Fi Feature at The Indie Gathering International Film Festival – screening 8/29, Hudson, OH

July 6, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

We are so honored and thrilled that MAGNETIC was Runner Up Best Sci-Fi Feature at The Indie Gathering International Film Festival! MagneticSaturday, August 29th at 1:50pm in Screening Room B Facebook

50 Most Recent | Michael | MJE Memorial Lib | Music | Music Videos

MJEML at Harlow’s in Peterborough, NH 6/26 with Hug the Dog recap!

June 24, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ had a great time playing Harlow’s Pub in Peterborough, NH. Friday, June 26th with NH’s finest rock band, Hug the Dog! We also celebrated our good friend, Seth Chatfield’s birthday, you can see him in this awesome music video … Read More

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Magnetic at Gen Con Film Festival – 8/1/15 – Sophia and Michael on several film panels

June 5, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

Magnetic at Gen Con! Saturday, August 1st, 1:00PM Westin Grand Ballroom IV Gen Con Film Festival Indianapolis, IN Facebook Sophia and Michael are also participating in some filmmaking panels while at Gen Con! Sophia: Film Pre-Production – Panel Thurs 11AM … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | Sophia | TEN

TEN is a staff pick at Big Star movies and is now available for streaming to Big Star subscribers

June 2, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

TEN is now available for streaming by Big Star Movies Subscribers! (Also available on other platforms: http://tenthemovie.com/seeten.html ) Their review ( http://www.bigstar.tv/movie/ten-2014 ): “…If you are a die-hard, grindhouse, blood and gore fanatic, this film will be right up your dark alley, trust me! … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | Sophia | TEN

Sophia and Michael were interviewed extensively about the approach to writing and producing TEN at (re)Search My Trash

June 2, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

We really like doing long interviews that allow us the space to talk about our ideas and goals in creative pursuits. This interview with (re)Search My Trash is a really nice full discussion of the ideas in TEN. Check … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | Sophia | TEN

The cast of TEN – Where are they now? Molly Devon as the real-estate investor

May 20, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

Molly Devon Now that TEN is out in the world, we wanted to check in with our cast and crew to see what they’ve been doing since we finished shooting TEN. 1. Looking back, what was your favorite part about … Read More

Magnetic at Sanford International Film Festival 5/29, Maine – won Best Music and Score!

May 20, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

We’re excited to be heading back to the Sanford International Film Festival with Magnetic! TEN played there last year and we had such a lovely time at this community-driven fest. Sophia plans to be in attendance at the screening! Magnetic … Read More

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Magnetic wins runner up Best Sci-Fi Feature at International Horror Hotel Film Festival and screens on June 6, 2015 – Hudson OH

May 18, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

We are so honored and thrilled that MAGNETIC was Runner Up Best Sci-Fi Feature at The International Horror Hotel! Magnetic Saturday, June 6th – Screening Room B 11 AMThe International Horror Hotel Film FestivalClarion Inn6625 Dean Memorial Parkway, Hudson OH … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Sophia | TEN

The cast of TEN – Where are they now? Kerri Lynch as the actress

May 11, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

Kerri Lynch Now that TEN is out in the world, we wanted to check in with our cast and crew to see what they’ve been doing since we finished shooting TEN. 1. Looking back, what was your favorite part about … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Sophia | TEN

The cast of TEN – Where are they now? Jade Sylvan as the renegade

May 11, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

Jade Sylvan Now that TEN is out in the world, we wanted to check in with our cast and crew to see what they’ve been doing since we finished shooting TEN. (Jade not only played the renegade, but wrote the … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Night Kisses | Sophia | TEN

The crew of TEN – Where are they now? Catherine Capozzi – production assistant, soundtrack composer

May 9, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

Now that TEN is out in the world, we wanted to check in with our cast and crew to see what they’ve been doing since we finished shooting TEN. 1. Looking back, what was your favorite part about making TEN? … Read More

The cast of TEN – Where are they now? Leah Principe as the model

May 6, 2015 by Sophia Cacciola

Photo Credit: Jonathan Beckley Now that TEN is out in the world, we wanted to check in with our cast and crew to see what they’ve been doing since we finished shooting TEN. 1. Looking back, what was your favorite … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | TEN

The cast of TEN – Where are they now? Porcelain Dalya as the coed

April 30, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

Porcelain Dalya Now that TEN is out in the world, we wanted to check in with our cast and crew to see what they’ve been doing since we finished shooting TEN. Our first interview is with Porcelain Dalya, who played … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Film Fests | Michael | TEN

TEN released on DVD / VOD / On Demand

April 29, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

We’re very excited to say that after a a year of running the film festival circuit and playing at ten festivals, TEN is finally out via BrinkVision! You can see a list of places to watch TEN below. More outlets … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Film Fests | Michael

“One” Porcelain Dalya’s directorial debut, Cinematography/Sound/Editing by Epstein/Cacciola

April 28, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

Porcelain Dalya‘s writing/directorial debut, One is now available to watch! We have worked with Dalya on too many things to count at this point (including her award-winning role as the co-ed in TEN movie) and we were happy to help … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Film Fests | Michael

“Invisible Friend” by Izzy Lee – cinematography/sound by Epstein/Cacciola

April 28, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

We spent a very fun Patriot’s day doing cinematography and sound on Izzy Lee‘s latest short created for The Stanley Film Festival Filmmaking Frenzy competition. Go vote for it by giving it a like here. photo by Timothy Porter Invisible … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Film Fests | Magnetic | Michael

Magnetic wins Best Sci-Fi Feature at Motor City Nightmares Film Festival on April 25, 2015 – Novi, MI

April 28, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

We are so honored and thrilled that MAGNETIC won Best Sci-Fi Feature at Motor City Nightmares! Magnetic Motor City Nightmares Film Festival April 25th 12 PM – Kensington RoomNovi, Michigan Facebook

Sophia and Michael reveal all of their secrets about TEN and Magnetic on The Film Thrills Podcast – listen now!

March 23, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

Subscribe and check out The Film Thrills Podcast on iTunes or The Film Thrills Libsyn Page. Be sure to also like The Film Thrills Podcast on Facebook and leave them a review on iTunes or Libsyn! Download our episode at one of the above links or … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Magnetic | Michael | Night Kisses

MAGNETIC electro soundrack by Night Kisses

March 21, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

The Magnetic original score and soundtrack by Night Kisses is out! Night Kisses is an ad-hoc project, created to score and supplement the music of the film. The band, comprised of Catherine Capozzi (Axemunkee), directors Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein, … Read More

MAGNETIC world premiere at the Boston Underground Film Festival 3/29 12 PM

March 20, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

We had a grand world premiere of Magnetic at The Boston Underground Film Festival! 3/29/15 at 12 PM at The Brattle Theatre. Facebook Event We’re also excited that films we helped out on in some capacity are also showing … Read More

50 Most Recent | Michael | Music Videos

Sophia stars in Aloud’s music video for “A Little Bit Low”

March 11, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

An LP and black coffee start the day off for these women. They could be roommates, they could be sisters, they could even be the same person — yet they could not be further apart. Aloud’s music video for the … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Magnetic | Michael | MJE Memorial Lib

MAGNETIC Poster Art by Craig Maher

March 11, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

Final film poster with text – hi-res available on our web site We’re very excited to share some awesome artwork created for Magnetic by Craig Maher. We had previously worked with Craig on https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/‘s Art-Music Exchange, for which he created … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Film Fests | Michael | TEN

TEN Movie at Jennifer’s Bodies festival in Scotland 3/7!

March 6, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

TEN is closing out its festival run with a splash! Facebook Event Full Line-up “Jennifer’s Bodies is a roving annual festival of female-helmed horror movies and part of Women In Horror Recognition Month, an international assortment of affiliated events organised … Read More

Bring Us Your Women and Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling 2/27 Oberon

January 22, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

Show Program Bring Us Your Women, an homage to historical, holy, and mythological women will present a live program of music, dance, and film premieres at ART’s Oberon Theater on Friday, February 27 with an international cast and crew of … Read More

Sophia and Michael’s 2014 in Review!

January 7, 2015 by Michael J. Epstein

not a movie set scar! 2014 had its ups and downs… We managed to make a whole movie, Magnetic. We traveled with TEN at festivals and got distribution for it (will be out in April), and record some songs. … Read More

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with JD Samson

December 7, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

JD Samson Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola. Edited by Michael J. Epstein

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Lydia Lunch

December 7, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

Lydia Lunch Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola. Edited by Michael J. Epstein

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Kristin Hersh

December 7, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

KRISTIN HERSH Interviewed and Filmed by Tanya Pearson. Edited by Michael J. Epstein December, 2014

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Julie Cafritz

December 7, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

JULIE CAFRITZ INTERVIEWED/ FILMED/ EDITED BY TANYA PEARSON December, 2014

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Laura Ballance

December 7, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

LAURA BALLANCE INTERVIEW BY KATE SUMNER FILMED BY KATE SUMNER December, 2014

50 Most Recent | Film | Film Fests | Michael | TEN

Lloyd Kaufman of Troma writes the cast and crew of TEN a thank you note for his voice cameo!

November 25, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

David Joseph Clarke, first assistant director for TEN ran into Troma’s Lloyd Kaufman in Melbourne (where David currently does quite a bit of film and film festival work) and Lloyd wrote us this lovely note! @ReallyDJC @TENthemovie @SophiaCacciola @MichaelJEpstein I meant every … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | Others' Films

Michael is a cam-op on The Ungovernable Force – punksploitation – available now!

November 14, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

Very excited to have been a camera operator on Ungovernable Films‘ The Ungovernable Force over the past few months and to share this first-look teaser for it! (NSFW) “Exploitation/grindhouse feature film from Ungovernable Films, featuring all your favorite ungovernable motifs like … Read More

50 Most Recent | Crowdfunding | Film | Film Fests | Michael

It’s Not Funny Anymore (local film!) kickstarter!

November 14, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

A stand up comic has to decide if he can keep performing material based on his own life issues. Set in the comedy world, It’s Not Funny Anymore is about mental illness in creative people who have to decide if … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Magnetic | Michael

MAGNETIC RECAP: Day 12 – Daughters of Ra

November 8, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

We knew we had some additional backstory to shoot to fill in some expository sections, and after assembling the first rough cut of MAGNETIC in September, we decided to include some Ra worship. So off we went looking for a church … Read More

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MAGNETIC Recap: Days 11, 13 and 14 – pick-up, extra scenes- more sheep and flashbacks!

November 6, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

Kelly Davidson instagram of eye close-up very elaborate set! Day 11 (May 28th) we did some pick-up shooting of the car driving (mostly going down the highway from another car!) and we got some close-ups of hands and eyeballs! In … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Magnetic | Michael

MAGNETIC Lip-Synching: Alice Cooper “Billion Dollar Babies”

November 5, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

MAGNETIC Kickstarter-reward lipsync goes out to kickstarter backer, The Barry Family! Starring Allix Mortis it’s Alice Cooper, “Billion Dollar Babies” – This song was Allix’s choice! Shot by Michael J. Epstein on the set of MAGNETIC!

50 Most Recent | Film | Magnetic | Michael

MAGNETIC Recap: Day 10 DREAMS aka An Ode to Zombie Romance

November 4, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

It’s no secret that we love the work of kristilyn/Zombie Romance! ZR created the artwork for the TEN postcard that turned into the TEN Soundtrack art; we collaborated on The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Art/Music Exchange and on the … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Film Fests | Michael | TEN

TEN – Louisiana Premiere at New Orleans Comic and Horror Film Festival – 11/21-23

November 2, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

We are very excited to announce that TEN will make its Louisiana premiere at the New Orleans Comic and Horror Film Festival We’re on Friday night, November 21st, at 6:30 PM in GRAND SALON SECTION C. ROOM 16We won’t be … Read More

Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling on the Boston Does Boston comp covering Hallelujah the Hills being covered by Eldridge Rodriguez!

October 24, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

We’re very excited to have been included in the latest Boston Does Boston Compilation (The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library participated in the first go around of it covering Gene Dante and the Future Starlets and were covered by I-Pistol!). … Read More

50 Most Recent | Michael | Music Videos

Music Video for The Impulse Powers (shot and edited by Sophia and Michael)

October 7, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

Out today via a Vanyaland premiere is a music video for The Impulse Powers song, Knutsford that was shot by Michael and directed/edited by Sophia. The video was shot in the wilds of Knutsford, England (…oh wait, that’s just Waltham, MA) … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Film Fests | Michael | TEN

TEN returns to Kentucky for screening at Fright Night Horror Weekend (Oct 3-5, 2014)!

September 25, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

We are very excited to announce that TEN will make a return to Louisville, KY for a screening at the Fright Night Horror Weekend / Halloween Show! We’re on Friday night, October 3rd, at 6:30 PM in the Popular Room! … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Film Fests | Michael | TEN

TEN at Scare-A-Con Film Festival- Nominated for Best Cinematography!

September 4, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

TEN screened at the Scare-A-Con Film Festival at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona New York and we were nominated for “Best Cinematography“! Screening Schedule (check the official site for changes and updates) FRIDAY Film Fest Room 1 … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Magnetic | Michael

MAGNETIC Recap: Day 9 THE PODS aka An Ode to KTRON

September 4, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

A very Magnetostatic Systems update! So this day has a lot of history to it, starting with our kickstarter. When we met our kickstarter goal with some time to spare we started dreaming up some stretch goals for how we … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Film Fests | Michael | TEN

TEN: Imaginarium Film Festival – Louisville Kentucky 9/19/14

September 3, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

TEN won runner-up for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Genre Feature at the Imaginarium Film Festival! Co-directors, Michael and Sophia were very excited to attend the fest! We had an amazing weekend getting to chat with many … Read More

50 Most Recent | Michael | Music Videos

Sophia plays an NSA agent in Earth Heart music video for “NSA Song”

September 1, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

Sophia donned her aviators and played a tough government agent for Earth Heart! from the band:“In this video, (Earth Heart) are caught on security camera breaking the rules like a couple of badass you’d run too… rock stars. The NSA was … Read More

50 Most Recent | Michael | Music Videos

Music Video for Anda Volley (shot and edited by Michael and Sophia) “If I Turn into a Black Rose”

August 29, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

Out today, a music video that we shot and edited for Anda Volley! We shot this in a few hours in the wilds of Cambridge one August afternoon: Read Anda’s blog about the video, excerpt: “Porcelain Dalya dances, making wavelets … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | TEN

TEN featured in Fangoria magazine issue #335

August 22, 2014 by Michael J. Epstein

UPDATE: TEN IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EYES AND EARS! Buy the issue! “TEN is up to something a little different, looking to subvert audience expectations…and while TEN contains the scenario’s requisite blood and nudity, it veers off in directions … Read More

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