Filmmaker Ryan Smith (ELDRITCH USA, 2023)

Thanks for joining OUTLAND FILMMAKERS for a talk with ELDRITCH USA director Ryan Smith. ELDRITCH USA is a hybrid film, the sort which draw's Ryan to spending this time and money on a passion project melding cults, horror, and comedy. Inspired by Bruce Campbell and films that intersect genres, Ryan premiered his debut in October 2023 and followed with a tour of the festival circuit. Listen to Ryan share very important lessons learned about film festival and distribution strategy. You won't want to miss this episode to hear from the mind behind your next favorite cult film. OUTLAND FILMMAKERS is a production of the cinema nonprofit (501c3) OZARKS FILM FOUNDRY (fb.me/ozarksfilmfoundry). Hosted by Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre (formerly of FOCUS FEATURES, National Geographic Film & TV, and more), the podcast explores independent filmmaking trends and all aspects of filmmaking outside of the studio system. OUTLAND FILMMAKERS goes outside the studio, inside the stories, to help indie filmmakers navigate today's emerging New Hollywood X.0. #eldritchusa #ryansmith #cultfilm #culthorrorcomedy #johnfarmerdelatorre