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
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
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
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
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
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! 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 on Vimeo. … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fifty years ago, on July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission Saturn V rocket launched from the Kennedy Space Center beginning the uncertain journey to the surface of the moon. The mission was a great success and Neil Armstrong and … 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
The Dial Tone of Doom was made for the Tales From The Grave series (produced by Dustin Ferguson)! Festivals: GenreBlast IV – Aug 29-Sept 1 – Alamo Drafthouse – Winchester, VA (Winner Best Score Short Film – Catherine Capozzi) – video Q&A … Read More
https://amzn.to/2XP3yHf We are excited to announce that “Planchette” is an official selection of several film festivals! Planchette Official Site http://www.evilstew.com/blog/official-movie-poster-for-planchette/ http://www.evilstew.com/blog/limited-edition-planchette-t-shirts-now-available/ About the production: “Planchette” still Sophia and Michael took part in Evil Stew’s Wicked Film Challenge entry, … 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
How to Talk to People with Hearing Loss: what you can do to communicate better and why it really works by Mary Florentine, Julia B. Florentine, Michael J. Epstein Kindle Edition The purpose of this book is to tell you what people … 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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