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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 17 MIN

4.51-Filmmaker Interview with Guy Trevellyan

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Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Guy Trevellyan, director of the short film “Plastic Surgery,” a unique take on the body horror genre mixed with awareness of a crisis with global impact.Listen to hear about how he re-wrote a character based on his lead actress being six months pregnant, getting connected with one of the actors from the Narnia films, and the importance of sound and practical visual effects in pulling off the film.Books mentioned in this episode include:Midnight Library by Matt HaigProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirTaste: My Life Through Food by Stanley TucciThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:“Plastic Surgery” directed by Guy TrevellyanThe Chronicles of Narniamother! directed by Darren AronofskyThe Nun II directed by Michael ChavesThe Substance directed by Coralie FargeatMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World directed by Peter WeirThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King directed by Peter JacksonSeven directed by David FincherPrisoners directed by Denis VilleneuveGladiator directed by Ridley ScottPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl directed by Gore VerbinskiFollow Guy on Instagram @GuyTrev and follow the film @plasticsurgery_film. You can also follow his company @niceguy_pictures.Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Guy Trevellyan, director of the short film “Plastic Surgery,” a unique take on the body horror genre mixed with awareness of a crisis with global impact. Listen to hear about how he re-wrote a character based on his lead actress being six months pregnant, getting connected with one of the actors from the Narnia films, and the importance of sound and practical visual effects in pulling off the film. Books mentioned in this episode include: Midn...

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