Michael – Page 4 – Sophia Cacciola & Michael J. Epstein

Trashsploitation (2018): a collection of horror, exploitation, b-movie, grindhouse, and trash trailer features TEN and Blood of the Tribades trailers! Now out on blu-ray, DVD, and VHS via SRS Cinema

January 2, 2018 by Michael J. Epstein

VESTRA PICTURES TRASHSPLOITATIONGRINDHOUSE, HORROR, SOV, TRASH, EXPLOITATION FILM TRAILERS! The greatest collection of current underground movie trailers around!THE MOST SHOCKING FILM TRAILER COMPILATION OF ALL TIME!COMING ATTRACTION FILM TRAILERS!Produced by TONY NEWTON “GRINDSPLOITATION”, “VHS LIVES: A SCHLOCKUMENTARY”.FEATURING THE BEST GRINDHOUSE, … Read More

50 Most Recent | Clickbait | Film | Michael

Our giallo-inspired modern thriller feature Clickbait goes into production this week!

December 5, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

You only die once! IMDB – Facebook – Twitter – Instagram About Clickbait: 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 … Read More

50 Most Recent | Anthologies | Film | Michael | Sophia

60 Seconds to Die Anthology featuring “doppelgänger” segment by Sophia and Michael released on DVD and VOD

December 1, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Review Excerpt from Starburst issue 446!”A number of filmmakers have already begun making themselves knwon on the festival circuit and it’s easy to see why. There’s such a high standard within the various shorts that picking out a few favourites … Read More

50 Most Recent | Michael | Music Videos | Others' Films

Sophia and Michael work as Script Supervisor and Assistant Director on Whitney Avalon’s “You’re Not Fooling Anyone!” music video

December 1, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Check out the ever-talented Whitney Avalon‘s latest music video for the 80s news outrage throwback, “You’re Not Fooling Anyone!” We had the pleasure of helping out on crew on this video! We’ve worked with Whitney a few times before … Read More

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Michael is a semifinalist in the Legion M pitch elevator

November 12, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

The latest news is that Michael has advanced to the semifinals along with 32 other pitches. His pitch will be featured on an episode of the Pitch Elevator show. Eight finalists will be chosen by judges and fans. List … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | Others' Films | Sophia

Sophia and Michael work on Princess Rap Battle – RAPUNZEL vs ANNA (Eliza Dushku James Maslow Tom Lenk Whitney Avalon)

November 4, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

We had the pleasure of working as PAs on the Princess Rap Battle – RAPUNZEL vs ANNA (Eliza Dushku, James Maslow, Tom Lenk, Whitney Avalon)! Check out their Youtube channel, Facebook page, and Patreon!

50 Most Recent | DNFMOMD | Michael | Music | Sophia

Fenella Fielding, The Village Loudspeaker Announcer in The Prisoner gives intro to Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling and The PrisonerCon guests!

October 30, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

We had a great time last month playing at The Prisoner Con and meeting all of the wonderful friends and fans of the show. We showed our two Prisoner-inspired vidoes, Arrival (a shot for shot remake of the opening sequence) and … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | Podcasts / Interviews

Michael Interviewed on TRAINWRECK’D SOCIETY as part of Month of Horror Showcase

October 26, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Michael J. Epstein [Interview] Welcome to Day 15 of Trainwreck’d Society’s Month of Horror Showcase. Every day during the month of October, we will have a horror related interview and/or film review for your fright-filled reading pleasure! The set up … Read More

50 Most Recent | Michael | Music Videos | Others' Films

Sophia and Michael work as Script Supervisor and Assistant Director on Whitney Avalon’s “Uninvited” music video

October 26, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Check out the ever-talented Whitney Avalon‘s latest music video featuring Maleficent singing, “Uninvited.” We had the pleasure of helping out on crew on this video! We’ve worked with Whitney a few times before as well, including on Princess Rap Battle … Read More

Sophia is 2nd unit cinematographer on El Pelon Avila music video

October 26, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

In addition to serving as the primary focus puller on the El Pelon Avila music video for “Asi La Fui Armando,” Sophia shot all of the second-unit material for the flashback sequences to the singer as a young child, selling … Read More

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Kat Arthur

October 19, 2017 by Sophia Cacciola

Kat Arthur is a singer, songwriter and a founding member of Los Angeles punk band Legal Weapon. In this oral history, Kat Arthur discusses her childhood upbringing in Princeton, NJ, her family of origin, schooling, and teenage years. She details her early … Read More

50 Most Recent | Books | Crowdfunding | Michael | Non-Fiction

Crowdfunding Basics in 30 Minutes is a finalist in the Independent Publishers of New England’s 4th Annual Book Awards!!!

October 3, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Very happy to announce that my book, Crowdfunding Basics in 30 Minutes is a finalist in the Independent Publishers of New England’s 4th Annual Book Awards!!! About the book – Crowdcrux Podcast Interview – Take the Lead Radio with Dr. Diane … Read More

50 Most Recent | DNFMOMD | Michael | Music | Sophia

The Prisoner Con 2017! Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling (Sophia and Michael) performing live. SEPT 30 – SEATTLE, WA

September 5, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling The Prisoner Con Saturday evening September 30, 2017 — 6:00 – 11:00 PM At the Broadway Performance Hall — Seattle, WA Facebook Event The Program is outlined here: http://www.theprisonercon2017.com/the-program.html The story of how … Read More

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

Blood of the Tribades reviewed in Videoscope Magazine!

August 18, 2017 by Sophia Cacciola

“…is a love letter to offbeat lesbian vampire films and a portent discourse on self-identity, feminism, and the violence wrought from religious dogma. Fans of subversive cinema and vampire lore alike should find plenty to appreciate” Chris Hallock, VideoScope Magazine Summer … Read More

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Azalia Snail

August 7, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Azalia Snail 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 Brie (Howard) Darling

August 7, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

BRIE (HOWARD) DARLING Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. Edited by Michael J. Epstein

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | Others' Films

Michael does post-production sound work on “COUPLES: Zoe & Eric (Picking a Restaurant)”

August 2, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Zoe attempts to get her extremely indecisive boyfriend, Eric, to agree on a restaurant before everything closes. DIRECTED, WRITTEN & EDITED BY: Ryan Sulak & Chris Sturgeon STARRING Niccole Thurman as Zoe Scott Yamamura as Eric Chris Sturgeon as Adam … Read More

50 Most Recent | Books | Crowdfunding | Michael | Non-Fiction

Crowdfunding Basics in 30 Minutes named one of The 100 Best Books for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs by Proven.

July 29, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

“Crowdfunding has rapidly become a viable way to start a small business. This book walks you through the pros and cons of crowd funding and how to do it successfully.” Check out the whole list of books below or … Read More

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

Blood of the Tribades streaming free on Amazon Prime for a limited time!

July 28, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

After many issues with Amazon blocking “mature” titles from Prime, we just got Blood of the Tribades screening free on Prime! It is for a limited time, so it would be tremendously helpful if people watch it soon on Prime and … Read More

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Amanda Palmer

June 29, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Amanda Palmer Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Editing by Michael J. Epstein.

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | Writing

Michael’s film reveiws for Without Your Head

June 26, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

http://withoutyourhead.com/viewnews.php?autoid=110692 http://withoutyourhead.com/viewnews.php?autoid=110331 http://withoutyourhead.com/viewnews.php?autoid=110313 http://withoutyourhead.com/viewnews.php?autoid=109602 We also did a Phantasm mini-doc, an interview with the cast and director of Look Away, and had interviews of our own for Blood of the Tribades, Special Needs Revolt, and Clickbait … Read More

Sophia and Michael attending Genreblast 2 for INDIE FILMMAKERS UNLEASHED panel!

June 24, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

September 7 – 10, 2017 Alamo Drafthouse Winchester, VA Film lineup reveal on July 7! GENREBLAST 2 INDIE FILMMAKERS UNLEASHED!A raw and uncensored look into the world of independent genre filmmaking from the mouths of those in the trenches!Moderated by … Read More

Kill Giggles teaser features Darling Pet Munkee’s “Live Toy Circus (With Performing CHAMELEON)”

June 24, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

We’re excited that Darling Pet Munkee‘s “Live Toy Circus (With Performing CHAMELEON)” is featured in the teaser for Kill Giggles! Everyone has heard and seen the story time and time again of the serial killers, the madmen, the monsters who … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | Others' Films | Sophia

Sophia and Michael help create teaser for Safe Place

June 7, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Sophia and I served as the west-coast proxy production team for Safe Place, a film shooting in Florida later this year starring Ashley Mary Nunes. The Florida team couldn’t make the journey to Los Angeles for the teaser shoot, so Sophia … Read More

50 Most Recent | da ninjA | Michael | Music

The Beethoven Reclamation Society presents The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125

May 24, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Back in the 1990s, I was pretty heavily involved in collage music, particularly doing live collage radio at WHRW with the radio show Free Uncensored under the DJ name M-sli©k da ninjA, which started out as a joke name, but stuck … Read More

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

Blood of the Tribades wins in four categories for Under The Morgue’s Best of 2016

May 16, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Blood of the Tribades won in four categories in Under The Morgue‘s Best of 2016 Best Vampire Film Best DVD/Blu-ray Release (tied with The Witch) Best Direct-To-DVD Film (tied with Hush, Late Night Double Feature, Chill: The Killing Games) Biggest Guilty Pleasure … Read More

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

Blood of the Tribades June 2017 screenings – Brattleboro, VT and Somerville, MA

May 11, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

June 15, 2017 – Horror At The Hooker – Brattleboro, VT – https://facebook.com/events/1041392482661208 Screening and Q&A w/ directors Sophia Cacciola & Michael J. Epstein! Doors open at 6:45pm – Show starts at 7pm – $5 (suggested donation) – INFO June … Read More

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Tracy Bonham

May 7, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

TRACY BONHAM INTERVIEW BY TANYA PEARSON FILMED BY PAUL W. PRESTON AND TANYA PEARSON EDITED BY TANYA PEARSON

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael | The Motion Sick

The Motion Sick’s “30 Lives” featured on The Anchorite Soundtrack. Download it free!

May 3, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

The Motion Sick’s “30 Lives” is featured in the film, The Anchorite! Stubborn guitarist Aaron Black finds himself unceremoniously ejected from his band and takes revenge by hijacking the tour. But when his manager insists he take on Chelsea as … Read More

50 Most Recent | Michael

Take that, you ostrich skeleton! mystery solved!

April 24, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

This is my go-to image for various jokes / scenarios. We’re even considering calling a new band, “Take That, You Ostrich Skeleton!” We had no idea where it came from and had a long Facebook thread involving a number of people … Read More

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

Blood of the Tribades trailer included in special “LET’S GO TO THE DRIVE-IN” Frankenstein Created Bikers / Dear God No! double feature disc

April 12, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Very excited that the Blood of the Tribades trailer is included in special “LET’S GO TO THE DRIVE-IN” Frankenstein Created Bikers / Dear God No! double feature disc We put together a special program under the extras called “Let’s Go … Read More

Michael interviewed about Crowdfunding Basics on Take the Lead Radio With Dr. Diane Hamilton

April 10, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

I have the wonderful pleasure of speaking with Dr. Diane Hamilton for Take the Lead radio about crowdfunding and various creative and academic pursuits! (Facebook / Twitter) My segment is about 30 minutes into the show. Listen to / download … Read More

50 Most Recent | Crowdfunding | Michael | Podcasts / Interviews

Michael shares crowdfunding secrets on Crowdcrux podcast (and talks about his Crowdfunding Basics In 30 Minutes Basics book)

March 27, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

I had a great chat with Salvador Briggman over at the Crowdcrux Podcast. We talked about strategies for successful crowdfunding, how to leverage crowdfunding efforts into a continuing career, and my new book, Crowdfunding Basics In 30 Minutes! Give it a … Read More

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

Blood of the Tribades Horror Pack exclusive blu-ray!

March 25, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

We’ve had the great honor of having Blood of the Tribades included as the special exclusive blu-ray in this month’s HorrorPack! This special edition contains a variant HorrorPack art that won’t be on any future edition. (A general release limited-edition blu-ray is also … Read More

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

Blood of the Tribades available on blu-ray and DVD!

March 20, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Blood of the Tribades is now available. For blu-ray, DVD, VHS and VOD, check out our general Blood of the Tribades watch/buy page! Blood of the Tribades from Launch Over – Cacciola / Epstein on Vimeo. The Blood is the … Read More

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

The Blood is the Life documentary about the themes and making of Blood of the Tribades!

March 18, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

We absolutely love bonus material packaged with film releases. We learned everything we know about film from directors’ commentaries, behind-the-scenes docs, and cast/crew interviews. So, when we realized we were going to be putting out Blood of the Tribades on … Read More

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

Blood of the Tribades available now on limited-edition VHS!

March 15, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

We are thrilled to announce that we are working with SRS Cinema to bring to you a very special, limited-edition VHS release of Blood of the Tribades! Most of our horror education came from renting down the row based on … Read More

Sophia and Michael on Without Your Head – archive now available!

February 8, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Download the MP3 – Subscribe on iTunes / Google Play Listen at: Blood of the Tribades – Without Your Head Sophia Cacciola and Michael Epstein joined us to talk about their new film Blood of the Tribades! Sophia and Michael went over: – … Read More

Sophia and Michael’s 2016 in Review

January 30, 2017 by Sophia Cacciola

2016 was a year of big changes for us! The biggest being that we left our many-year home Boston for Los Angeles. You can read about why we chose to move here. We headed out in the Summer and went … Read More

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

The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library featured in BANDED documentary on collaborative songwriting

January 11, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

Some years ago, Berklee PULSE filmed the The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, as we composed our three-part “Faith in Free” and collaborated with BalletRox (and choreographer Jane Allard) to perform it live at the Strand Theatre (Dorchester, Massachusetts). This … Read More

50 Most Recent | Books | Fiction | Michael | Writing

Michael’s Twitter story “The Frog Soldiers” published in Deadman’s Tome Trumpocalypse

January 6, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

My tweet-based flash-fiction story about the rise of “The Frog Soldiers” soon after Donald Trump’s inauguration is included in the special “Trumpocalypse” edition of the Deadman’s Tome. About Deadman’s Tome: A home for dark demented horror and scary stories that … Read More

50 Most Recent | Film | Michael

Honky Holocaust out on Troma via Blu Ray and VOD! (Michael did some post work on this)

January 5, 2017 by Michael J. Epstein

I had the pleasure of working on sound mix/cleanup in post-production on Honky Holocaust, an over-the-top, anti-racist film telling an alternate-history version of the Manson family’s attempt to frame the Black Panthers for the Tate murder to spark a race … Read More

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Cynthia Ross

December 27, 2016 by Michael J. Epstein

Cynthia Ross Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. Edited by Michael J. Epstein

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

Blood of the Tribades Lipsync – Scatterbrain “Down With the Ship (Slight Return)” thanks Noel Proulx

November 24, 2016 by Michael J. Epstein

Blood of the Tribades Lipsync – Scatterbrain “Down With the Ship (Slight Return)” thanks Noel Proulx starring: Mary Widow Chloé Cunha Sophia Cacciola Zach Pidgeon Kristofer Jenson Seth Chatfield Shot on the set of Blood of the Tribades Playlist of all … Read More

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

Blood of the Tribades Lipsync – Sidewalk Driver “Dancing with her Friends” thanks John Doherty

November 24, 2016 by Michael J. Epstein

Blood of the Tribades Lipsync Sidewalk Driver “Dancing with her Friends” Thanks John Doherty! starring: Mary Widow Chloé Cunha Sophia Cacciola Shot on the set of Blood of the Tribades Playlist of all lipsyncs for Blood of the Tribades … Read More

Blood of the Tribades at Fright Night Horror Weekend Film Festival on Sunday 11/27 Louisville, KY

November 23, 2016 by Michael J. Epstein

Blood of the Tribades at Fright Night Horror Weekend Film Festival – November 25-27, 2016 – Louisville, KY Blood of the Tribades 1hr 18min Sunday Room B 12:15pm Another film that Michael and Sophia had a small part in, The Ungovernable Force … Read More

50 Most Recent | Michael

Michael helped produce “Basophobia” for the 15 Second Horror Film Challenge

October 31, 2016 by Michael J. Epstein

Basophobia Dir. by Eric Elick Writing, directing, cinematpgraphy, score/sound by Eric Elick co-produced / edited / VFX by Michael J. Epstein Starring Harley Neville Makeup and awesomeness by Roxanne Bordeaux Can you scare us in 15 seconds? The 15 Second Horror Film Challenge is … Read More

Blood of the Tribades wins Best Retro Feature at Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival on Monday, November 7th at Eastern Hills Cinema in Williamsville, New York (Sophia and Michael will be in attendance!)

October 21, 2016 by Michael J. Epstein

Blood of the Tribades Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival November 4-13, 2016 Eastern Hills Cinema in Williamsville, New York Sophia and Michael will be in attendance! Monday, Nov. 7th at 9 pm Ticket Information We’re a festival highlight on Buffalo News! Coverage on … Read More

Blood of the Tribades wins Best Feature (overall) at Imaginarium Convention Film Festival 2016!

October 21, 2016 by Michael J. Epstein

Blood of the Tribades won Best Feature (overall) at Imaginarium Convention! 2016 Imaginarium Convention – Imaginarium Convention Below is a complete list of Film Festival and Imadjinn Award winners for Imaginarium 2016. We extend our gratitude to all who participated … Read More

Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Miss Guy

October 7, 2016 by Michael J. Epstein

MISS GUY INTERVIEW BY TANYA PEARSON FILMED BY MAC MCDONALD EDITED BY TANYA PEARSON October, 2016

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