Alastair Orr Breaks Down the Making of Hunting Jessica Brock

Director Alastair Orr joins Cine Geek for an in-depth conversation about his latest action thriller, Hunting Jessica Brock.In this interview, Orr discusses his love for classic 80s action films, the importance of practical stunts, and why he wanted to build a female-driven action story without falling into familiar clichés. He also shares how growing up in South Africa shaped his creative voice, the personal advice that led him to filmmaking, and the real-world themes woven into the movie.Orr opens up about the realities of working with limited budgets, adapting storyboards on set, and trusting the edit when time is against you. If you’re a fan of action cinema, independent filmmaking, or behind-the-scenes movie conversations, this episode is for you.⏱️ Time Chapters00:00 – Introduction00:08 – Alastair Orr joins the interview00:20 – Why Hunting Jessica Brock stood out as a project00:23 – Bringing back 80s-style action and practical stunts01:06 – Writing a female-led action hero01:36 – Filmmaking perspectives from South Africa02:04 – The personal advice that led Orr to directing03:10 – South African elements and rhino poaching themes03:41 – Creating layered villains and character dynamics04:44 – Budget challenges and creative problem-solving05:14 – Storyboards vs. the final cut05:57 – Final thoughts and where to watch the filmVisit Cine Geek: https://cinegeek.net/2026/02/10/alastair-orr-revive-el-cine-de-accion-clasico-con-hunting-jessica-brock/