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
Michael J. Epstein interviewed by Boston Magazine on the science of scary sounds!
“You could probably write software that lets you pick the level of tension for a certain scene, and it would score it for you,” he says. “In a purely functional way, I’m not even convinced humans could do it better.” I … Read More
Watch Video of SCATV’s Potluck & Lecture Series presents: How To Survive As An Independent Filmmaker with Michael J. Epstein and Jonathan Case 10/15/15
I am quite excited to have been invited to talk at SCATV‘s potluck series! I’ll talk a bit about how we’ve navigated indie filmmaking for the past few years. I am very pleased to be joined by the excellent Jonathan … 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
Sophia Cacciola & Michael J. Epstein host On the Town with Mikey Dee on WMFO 09/30/2015
GO “LIKE” THE ON THE TOWN WITH MIKEY DEE FACEBOOK PAGE! OTTWMD PLAYS LOCAL BOSTON MUSIC AND IS ON EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 9PM-MIDNIGHT AND ALMOST ALWAYS FEATURES A LIVE BAND AROUND 10:30 – IT’S ON 91.5 WMFO – https://www.wmfo.org/.SEND YOUR CDS TO THE … 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
MJEML is house band for The Encyclopedia Show Season 3: Insects! Tonight (9/10/15)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1417573511873695/ We’ll kick off our third season with some creepy-crawly fun! And there will be art about insects, too. Hosted by Chloé Cunha and Rob Crean, featuring Steve Subrizi as the Intern and Wes Hazard as the Questionable Expert, and … 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
Female Filmmakers Panel at GENCON
Sophia was on the female filmmakers panel at GENCON– talking about the challenges of making films while female. It was moderated by Kate Chaplin of the podcast Kate’s Take and included filmmakers: Victoria Angell, Barbara Devereaux, and Rose Fadem-Johnston. LISTEN … 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
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Rachel Leah Blumenthal as Akeldama
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. Rachel Leah Blumenthal as AkeldamaAbout Rachel: Editor of Eater … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Serena and Savana Petruzello as Erzsi and Darvulia
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. Serena and Savana Petruzello as Darvulia and Erzsi About Serena … Read More
Magnetic featured in Sci Fi Magazine October 2015 issue in Jeff Berkwits’ Sci Fi Wire column!
Run, don’t walk to your local newsstand to pick up a copy of Sci Fi Magazine (Matt Damon is on the cover) and check out the half-page feature on Magnetic in Jeff Berkwits‘ Sci Fi Wire column on page 11!!! Subscriptions … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement:Tracey Sturtevant as Zillah
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. Tracey Sturtevant as ZillahAbout Tracey: Tracey grew up in … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Stabatha La Thrills as Wendigo
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. Stabatha La Thrills as WendigoAbout Stabatha: With a love for … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Tymisha Harris as The Great One
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. Tymisha Harris as The Great OneAbout Tymisha: Tymisha Harris, a.k.a Tush … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement:Warren Lynch as Bagdana
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. Warren Lynch as BagdanaAbout Warren: Deranged ex-mormon television producer, … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Aurora Grabill as Carmilla
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 Peter Swire Aurora Grabill as CarmillaAbout … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement:Edrie as Lilith & Wednesday Alice as Baby Aluka
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. Edrie as Lilith and Wednesday Alice as Baby … Read More
Magnetic won Best Feature at From the Beyond Con, 8/8 Chicago!
We won best feature at From the Beyond!!! Magnetic at From the Beyond! From the Beyond Con Sat. 8/08 Schurz Assembly Hall 3601 North Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60641 Schedule 11:30 a.m. Epitaph: Beauty Secrets12:15 p.m. Advection12:30 p.m. LOSERS12:55 p.m. This is Joe1:10 p.m. Found in TimeBreak2:45 p.m. Genetic … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Shannon Keelan as Hadria
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. Shannon Keelan as Hadria About Shannon: Shannon is a … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Kristofer Jenson as Sava
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 Kolie Moore Kristofer Jenson as SavaAbout … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Simone de Boudoir as Naga
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. Simone de Boudoir as NagaAbout Simone: Simone is a … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement:Scott Dezrah Blinn as Acheron
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. Scott Dezrah Blinn (aka Dezrah The Strange) as AcheronAbout Scott: I’m … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Lilith Beest as Nephite Theodosia
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 Robbins Studios Photography and Fine Art … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Production Diary Day 1
BLOOD OF THE TRIBADESProduction Diary Day 1 – 07/25/2015 We had an excellent first day of shooting one of the most important and challenging segments of the film.Below are a few rough-colored stills to give you an idea about where … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Porcelain Dalya as Akantha
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. Porcelain Dalya as Akantha About Dalya: Porcelain Dalya was born … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Wiley as Esau
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. Wiley as Esau What excites me the most about … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Dale Stones as Jacob
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. Dale Stones as JacobAbout Dale: Dale Stones is a Boston-based … Read More