Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Jean Millington
Jean Millington of Fanny! Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Cinematography by Sophia Cacciola. Sound Recording / Editing by Michael J. Epstein
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Terri Nunn
Terri Nunn of Berlin! Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Cinematography by Sophia Cacciola. Sound Recording / Editing by Michael J. Epstein
Sophia and Michael interviewed on The Eternal Village Prisoner Podcast
Episode four of, The Eternal Village-cast, is now available. In this episode we share a multi-themed conversation with the creative dynamos, Sophia Cacciola & Michael J. Epstein of Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling – Join the Facebook group … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Brenda Lee
Brenda Lee INTERVIEWED BY TANYA PEARSON. FILMED BY SOPHIA CACCIOLA. EDITED BY MICHAEL J. EPSTEIN
Michael works on Rob Potylo’s Quiet Desperation Season 6
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rob Potylo, Michael Gill, and Brian Strawn to bring Quiet Desperation season 6 to life! Check it out! I was also in front of the camera in previous seasons (links below). Quiet D … Read More
Variety premieres Lee DeWyze music video for “Paranoia” (Sophia is cinematographer)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2Ucr4w3CHRZBMyXjLAPiIG We had a wonderful time working with brilliant singer-songwriter and American Idol winner Lee DeWyze to shoot a series of live music videos. Sophia was the shoot cinematographer. Michael was AC/b-cam op. Directed by: JOHN KVIKLYS Produced by: ANDREW … Read More
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Wretched Productions’ doc, More Blood (directed by Heidi Moore), features Darling Pet Munkee and Blood of the Tribades
Wretched Productions’ More Blood, a documentary that takes a look at why horror audiences like to watch death and gore in movies is out now! The doc features Darling Pet Munkee‘s “X-Ray Specs” in the credits and a clip from Blood of … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Exene Cervenka
Exene Cervenka of X! Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. Edited by Michael J. Epstein
Michael appears as background poetry listener on Legion Season 2, Episode 4: ‘Chapter 12: The Broken Places’
Legion Based on the Marvel Comics, Legion follows the story of “David Haller,” a man who believed himself to be schizophrenic only to discover that he might be the most powerful mutant in the world. Legion Season 2, Episode 4: … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Carla Bozulich
Carla Bozulich of The Geraldine Fibbers, Ethyl Meatplow, and many others… Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. Edited by Michael J. Epstein
Crowdfunding Basics In 30 Minutes is a finalist in the Foreword INDIES competition
Crowdfunding Basics In 30 Minutes has been named a finalist in the Foreword INDIES competition, in the Careers category, chosen from over 2000 entries. The competition is run by Foreword Reviews, a major publisher of reviews of independent books.INDIES finalists are moved on to final … Read More
Sophia is cinematographer on series of videos for brilliant singer-songwriter and American Idol winner Lee DeWyze
https://open.spotify.com/album/2Ucr4w3CHRZBMyXjLAPiIG We had a wonderful time working with brilliant singer-songwriter and American Idol winner Lee DeWyze to shoot a series of live music videos. Sophia was the shoot cinematographer. Michael was AC/b-cam op. Directed by: JOHN KVIKLYS Produced by: ANDREW … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Ginger Bianco
GINGER BIANCO INTERVIEW BY Tanya Pearson. FILMED BY JEN DESSINGER EDITED BY Michael J. Epstein
The book, Indie Science Fiction Cinema Today: Conversations with 21st Century Filmmakers, features an interview with Sophia about Magnetic (and an image from Magnetic on the cover)
Indie Science Fiction Cinema Today: Conversations with 21st Century Filmmakers Kindle Edition by Kathleen Fernandez-Vander Kaay, Chris Vander Kaay Sophia has an extensive interview in this book published by McFarland about indie sci-fi cinema (and we got the cover image!). It is broken … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Kate Schellenbach
Kate Schellenbach of Luscious Jackson and (early) Beastie Boys. Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. Edited by Michael J. Epstein
Sophia interviewed for GenreBlast’s artist spotlight!
GenreBlast is one of our favorite film festivals and they have been profiling some of the artists whose films have played the fest (Blood of the Tribades played there during the inaugural year). Sophia got pretty honest with them about … Read More
Clickbait (2018) poster is here!
The new Clickbait poster, created by Sophia Cacciola, is here!
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Mish Barber-Way
In this oral history, Mish Barber-Way discusses her upbringing in Vancouver, her relationship with her parents, siblings and friends, her experiences as a high school and college student and her involvement in the local music scene. She details the formation … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Alice Bag
In this oral history, Alice Bag discusses her upbringing in East L.A., her relationship with her parents and how those early experiences dictated her personality and musical output. She details the burgeoning punk scene in Los Angeles in the 1970s, … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Eva Gardner
Eva Gardner’s resume includes The Mars Volta, Gwen Stefani, Veruca Salt, Tegan and Sara, Cher, and currently, Pink. INTERVIEWED BY TANYA PEARSON. FILMED BY SOPHIA CACCIOLA AND MICHAEL J. EPSTEIN. EDITED BY MICHAEL J. EPSTEIN
Michael does audio post production work on the short film, ‘Friendsgiving’ (2018)
I had the pleasure of doing some audio post-production work on the short, Friendsgiving – directed by Samantha Kolesnik, written by Samantha Kolesnik and Sean Richard Budde. The cast includes Nathan Ludwig, Kaylor Otwell, Eddie Gutierrez, Sami Griffith, Kelsey Andrae, Frank Pontillo, and Alastair Wharton. The … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Shirley Manson
Shirley Manson is a Scottish musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. She is the lead vocalist of the band Garbage. INTERVIEWED BY TANYA PEARSON. FILMED BY SOPHIA CACCIOLA AND MICHAEL J. EPSTEIN. EDITED BY MICHAEL J. EPSTEIN Special thanks to Greg Velasquez and Four Seasons Hotel … Read More
Michael does sound work on Sydney Steinberg’s short film, “Period Stain” !!!
PERIOD STAIN That brief crisis when you period on your boyfriend’s bed. Period Stain – watch more funny videos Directed by Chris Sturgeon and shot by Kaitlyn Tanimoto!
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Viola Smith
VIOLA SMITH (née Schmitz; born November 29, 1912) is an American drummer best known for her work in orchestras, swing bands, and popular music from the 1920s until 1975. She was one of the first professional female drummers. INTERVIEWED BY TANYA PEARSON FILMED BY SOPHIA CACCIOLA … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Jula Bell
Jula Bell of Bulimia Banquet! Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Cinematography by Sophia Cacciola. Sound Recording / Editing by Michael J. Epstein
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Ginger Coyote
Ginger Coyote, founder of PUNK GLOBE MAGAZINE and rock band WHITE TRASH DEBUTANTES Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. Edited by Michael J. Epstein And a special thanks to Ginger for this feature on the Women of Rock Oral History Project … Read More
Sophia and Michael’s 2017 in Review
2017 was our first full year living in Los Angeles! Certainly a weird year in the world and that weirdness certainly seeped into our lives, but that did not stop us from having a productive year! One of the most … Read More
Michael does sound work on Brea Grant’s short film, “The Greatest Question Facing The Future of Science And Robotics”
The Greatest Question Facing The Future of Science And Robotics – watch more funny videos A scientist hired to create the perfect male and female robots does just that.. but not what he thought they were intended for. DIRECTED BY: … Read More
Launch Over Film T-Shirts Now Available! Blood of the Tribades, Magnetic, Clickbait, and more…
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Clickbait principal photography is wrapped! Behind-the-scenes and production photos!
Clickbait is now in post-production and we wanted to share some photos from production! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6982794/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1
Listen to Michael on Without Your Head 1/18 with Adrian Esposito, Bill Weeden and Lloyd Kaufman to talk about Special Needs Revolt!
Subscribe on iTunes / Google Play Michael Epstein joins Adrian Esposito, Bill Weeden and Lloyd Kaufman to talk about Special Needs Revolt! Special Needs Revolt & Best Films of 2017 – Without Your Head The cast/crew behind the upcoming SPECIAL … Read More
Vienna Round-Up! Our adventures in Austria in November
We spent November 2017 living in the Museumsquartier in Vienna, Austria as Q21 Artists-in-Residence. We were invited by the artist collective, monochrom. [monochrom is an art-technology-philosophy group having its seat in Vienna, Durango (Colorado) and Zeta Draconis (aka ‘Left Wall … Read More
Women of Rock Oral History Project Launch Party at Zebulon 1/11/18 – video and press roundup
MUSIC We filmed the event and have posted a song from each set below! The Women of Rock Oral History Project launch party was a grand, sold-out success! PANELS Excellent, thought-provoking panels given by:
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Thalia Zedek
Thalia Zedek Interviewed and Filmed by Tanya Pearson. Edited by Michael J. Epstein
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Genya Ravan
GENYA RAVAN INTERVIEW BY Tanya Pearson. FILMED BY JEN DESSINGER EDITED BY Michael J. Epstein
Check out the fascinating similarity between Eminem and Beyoncé’s “Walk on Water” (2017) and The Motion Sick’s “Walk on Water” (2008)!
Check out the fascinating similarity between Eminem and Beyoncé’s “Walk on Water” (2017) and The Motion Sick’s “Walk on Water” (2008)! The Motion Sick’s “Walk on Water” (2008) Read “Walk on Water” by The Motion Sick on Genius Eminem and Beyoncé’s “Walk … Read More
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
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
Our giallo-inspired modern thriller feature Clickbait goes into production this week!
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
60 Seconds to Die Anthology featuring “doppelgänger” segment by Sophia and Michael released on DVD and VOD
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
Sophia and Michael work as Script Supervisor and Assistant Director on Whitney Avalon’s “You’re Not Fooling Anyone!” music video
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
Roboexotica – Cocktail Robot Party – Vienna 11/23-11/26
For more on our project: https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/2018/01/vienna-round-up-our-adventures-in-austria-in-november/?fbclid=IwAR1BpwlpD3Zwpr9i8H_inaPU0VnQ1Ni0arddC2owOMpYtEDFcSErfKqlMVI
Michael is a semifinalist in the Legion M pitch elevator
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
Q21 – Vienna Art Week
Here are the Q21 Vienna Art Week Events that include Sophia & Michael! – Facebook Event with more https://issuu.com/viennaartweek/docs/vaw_2017_ansicht_deutsch Studio Visit Date: Sat, Nov 18, 12-14: 00Meeting Point: MQ courtyard 7, State Council Building (Entrance Volkstheater) Gerald Straub Artist-in-residence programs artist-in-residence programs allow … Read More
Sophia and Michael to present Filmmaking for Nerds: How you can create your own movie at Vienna Nerd Institute in MuseumsQuartier Vienna
http://nerd.homeip.net https://www.facebook.com/events/1486075758136230/ The premise was that we’d help the attendees write, shoot, and edit a film in 3 hours. We expected to just shoot a scene with maybe two people sitting and talking at a table or something. But, … Read More
Sophia and Michael work on Princess Rap Battle – RAPUNZEL vs ANNA (Eliza Dushku James Maslow Tom Lenk Whitney Avalon)
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!
Fenella Fielding, The Village Loudspeaker Announcer in The Prisoner gives intro to Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling and The PrisonerCon guests!
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
Michael Interviewed on TRAINWRECK’D SOCIETY as part of Month of Horror Showcase
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
Sophia and Michael work as Script Supervisor and Assistant Director on Whitney Avalon’s “Uninvited” music video
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
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
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