Lola Dust Director Dom Cutrupi Talks Sci-Fi, Novels, and Making Films in Canada

Welcome back to another episode of Between Two Pints! Today, Rob sits down with Dom Cutrupi, director of the prophetic and genre-blending feature Lola Dust, as well as Residents of Arcadia. Dom is also the author behind the dark fantasy series beginning with The Abyss of the Lumber Witch.In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about:His early career working at Vatican TVMaking movies during the pandemicHow Lola Dust accidentally predicted the rise of generative AICollaborating with Olivier and Vancouver’s musical theatre sceneHis love of sci-fi, cyberpunk, and historical horrorAnd the deep creative process behind his novels and indie filmmakingWhether you’re a writer, director, or just love stories, this is a must-watch! Watch Dom’s WorkIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2661954/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domcutrupi/Lola Dust (Film IMDb): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22036306/Lola Dust (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/loladustfilm/Residents of Arcadia (Full Movie): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEAYZbqHg5sHis NovelsDom’s fantasy/horror series begins with The Abyss of Lumberwitch, a story of hidden pasts, ancient mines, and creeping horrors.(Not yet available as audiobook but we’re working on convincing him!)Book 1 – The Abyss of Lumberwitch: https://www.amazon.ca/Abyss-Lumberwitch-Dom-Cutrupi/dp/0995213518Book 2 – The Tombs of Shang'en Island: https://a.co/d/2ef0PS5https://www.amazon.ca/Tombs-Shangen-Island-Abyss-Book-ebook/dp/B01N4BEMX5Book 3 - The Caves of Kendalini https://www.amazon.ca/Caves-Kendalini-Abyss-Book-ebook/dp/B07BTDDSCZ