Medias Res (2017): They Lost Half the Movie… Then NASA Got Involved | Filmmaker Interview

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you’re making an independent movie and suddenly more than half of it could be gone forever?For this special episode of Just That Film, Ben and Charlie are joined by Medias Res creators Edwin and Delaney to tell the incredible story behind the making of Medias Res (2017).They take us right back to how the film came together, the challenges of getting an independent feature made, and the moment disaster struck when a hard drive containing a huge amount of the movie crashed.The footage couldn’t be recovered.More than half of the film was potentially gone.And then, somehow, NASA got involved. 🚀Edwin and Delaney reveal how somebody from NASA eventually managed to recover the lost material, saving footage they thought they might never see again.We also dig into the making of Medias Res, the creative decisions behind the film, the realities of independent filmmaking and some brilliant behind-the-scenes stories from Edwin and Delaney.Plus, Ben and Charlie give their thoughts on the movie itself.🎬 Film: Medias Res (2017) 🎤 Guests: Edwin & Delaney 🎙️ Hosts: Ben & Charlie 🍿 Podcast: Just That FilmIf you enjoy hearing the stories behind how movies actually get made, follow Just That Film for more film reviews, filmmaker interviews and conversations with the people behind the movies.And if you’ve seen Medias Res, we’d love to hear what you thought.Find us on:YouTube, TikTok & Instagram.Email [email protected]