The Scars of Our Hands | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Matt Smaldone, and J.T. Melaragno

On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with two rising talents in the Colorado film scene: writer/directorMatt Smaldone and actor J.T. Melaragno, the creative force behind the gripping new indie feature The Scars of Our Hands.Inspired by the enduring mythology of Arthurian legend, thismodern western thriller unfolds against the rugged beauty of the Colorado Rockies. But the real fire burns within — as the film wrestles with arson, betrayal, and the universal search for meaning when we feel lost.Matt and J.T. offer deep insights into the journey of makingan independent feature — from concept and preproduction to on-location logistics, performance, cinematography, and post-production.Whether you're a filmmaker or a fan of powerful, character-driven stories, this conversation is packed with lessons, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes revelations from one of Colorado’s most ambitious new projects.The Scars of Our Hands asks: Where do we go when we feel directionless? Tune in and discover the path — through smoke, stone, and story. New episodes of Set Talks drop regularly! Subscribe formore deep dives into the Colorado film and video production scene.Follow Set Talks on Spotify, and YouTube.Drop a comment below – What’s your favorite Colorado-made film or series?#SetTalks #ColoradoFilm #IndieFilmProducer #ColoradoFilmmakers#TheScarsOfOurHands #FilmProductionDenver #BehindTheScenes #FilmPodcast Follow Chameleon Film Studios on Instagram @chameleonfilmstudiosFollow Matt Smaldone on Instagram @mattsmaldoneFollow J.T. Melaragno on Instagram @jt_melarango Check out Chameleon Film Studios website: https://www.chameleonfilmstudios.com/Unison Productions website: https://www.unisonproductions.com/JBD MusicWorks website: https://jbdmusicworks.com/Gravitas Ventures website: https://gravitasventures.com/Argo Mill Tour in Idaho Springs, Colorado: https://argomilltour.com/  Connect with the Local Colorado Film community!Become a member of WIFMCO - https://www.wifmco.org/membersBecome a Member at CFVA - https://www.cfva.com/memberships   00:00 Introduction02:09 The Scars of Our Hands – Official Trailer05:44 The inspiration for the film12:08 Script Structure19:19 Raising the Film Funds and Distribution25:43 Great Colorado Locations29:59 Film Schedule32:20 The Acting in the Film43:15 The Film Cinematography and Look 51:39 Fun Set Stories - Moose Encounter1:01:26 Postproduction Editing & Music1:06:21 Distributing the Film 1:12:46 Watch and Support the Film