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Film Noobs
by Film Noobs/Silent Flight Media
If you love movies, independent or mainstream, and you love talking smack, join us and have a great time every Monday night or so. Either way, take a listen, and as we always say, #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindiefilmmakers
Episodes
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Episode 86: How an indie film "All is fine in '89 captured the authenticity of a decade
In this engaging interview, filmmakers Matt and Adam Lupis discuss the challenges and successes of creating their period piece “All Is Fine in ‘89.” They share insights on filmmaking, casting, VFX, and navigating the indie film scene, offering valuable lessons for aspiring filmmakers. We talk…
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Episode 85: "Gunfighter Paridise" Jethro Waters on Risk, Satire, and Southern Culture
In this interview, filmmaker Jethro Waters discusses his journey from independent filmmaking to theatrical release, exploring the creative process, the importance of risk-taking, and the realities of distribution for indie films. Waters explains that the idea for “Gunfighter Paradise” stems from...
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From Venezuela to Hollywood: Miguel Ferrer’s Storytelling Journey
In the world of filmmaking, the journey is often as compelling as the finished product. In this week’s episode of Film Noobs, we dive deep into the fascinating story of Miguel Ferrer, his journey from Venezuela to becoming a director in the U.S. He discusses his experiences in the studio system,...
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Episode 83: Breaking Boundaries: A Conversation with Filmmaker Soukaina Alaoui El Hassani
In this engaging episode of Film Noobs, host David welcomes filmmaker Soukaina, who shares her journey from Casablanca, Morocco, to becoming a producer at Versus Creative Studios in the U.S. Soukaina discusses her experiences in the film industry, particularly as a female filmmaker in a...
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Episode 82: Good-bye 2025 and Hello 2026
In this episode of Film Noobs, the guys discuss their recent horror film watches, personal life updates, and upcoming film projects. They reflect on films from 2025, share their thoughts on notable releases, and express their excitement for the year ahead in cinema. The conversation also touches…
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Episode 81: "Gumshoes" and "Los Dos Hermanos" Cast and Crew share the spotlight with us about their upcomming projects
This week, we discuss the intricacies of filmmaking, focusing on the upcoming series 'Gumshoe' and Fernando's directorial debut 'Los Dos Hermanos'. They explore character development, the creative process, and the importance of collaboration between actors and directors. The discussion highlights...
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Episode 80: An indepth look at "Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse"
In this episode of Film Noobs, we discuss the making of Cuisine Da le ‘Pocalypse, a unique film that blends cooking with apocalyptic themes. The conversation covers the creative process, character development, auditioning, funding, and the challenges of receiving reviews. The guests share…
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Episode 79: We're still here, kinda sorta...
We have been absent from the podcast for a few weeks, but if you want to know why, you have to tune in! We have updates for ya, and man, we have some good "tea" for ya this episode. As always, pop a squat, hit the like, share, subscribe, and until next time #supportindiefilmmakers and...
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Episode 78: A champion for filmmakers, Bryan Louzil presents mometu: a streaming service, a film festival, and a podcast
This week, we sit down with Bryan Louzil, Vice President of Business Development at the streaming service "mometu," which hosts over 10,000 films carefully curated by his team, focusing on underrated and independent filmmakers. He is also the founder of the Mometu College Film Festival, now in…
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Episode 77: Rising Star Actress Ixchel Villarreal
This week, Johnny brings on our very own rising star, Ixchel Villarreal, for a "tea session." Not only did we realize we're a bunch of old farts, but we also had fun learning about her and her ambitions, as well as some other interesting facts. Pop a squat and take a listen. Be sure to like…
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Episode 76: Director, producer, and festival host Robert Cantu
This week's episode features an interview with Robert Cantu, Director, producer, and festival host of Thru the Lens Film Festival. Robert's upbringing through the Hollywood system to the independent film scene and hosting his film festival has taught him valuable lessons that we can all apply to...
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Episode 75: Sherlock Holmes - Mare of the Night Director, CJ Goodwyn on the business of filmmaking
This week, we are pleased to have one of the hardest-working Directors, CJ Goodwyn, with us to help us understand the business of filmmaking. We, as creatives, sometimes forget that we need to balance ourselves as business people as well. With two films in theatrical release, his business model…
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Episode 74: We finally reveal the big news, our new project a horror feature film, Texas Tales of Terror
This week, we finally reveal the big secret we've been itching to share. Yup we have decided to take on a feature film as Film Noobs and prove to the world that "we can do it" in water boy voice style. Anyway, join us as we discuss the process so far, where we stand, and where we're headed over…
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Episode 73: Big News for Film Noobs and larger than life guest and "Idea Architect" Gylon A. Jackson
We have some exciting news for you, but you must watch for the official announcement this Tuesday, May 27, 2025!!! Also, in this episode, Johnny sat with the man himself, not the "Official" Jesus, but Gylon A. Jackson. We had a lot of laughs and shared a little about what he does and his…
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Episode 72: Actor, Producer, Director Samuel Ali
In this week's episode, Johnny sits down with Samuel Ali to talk a bit about some of the eventful journeys that Samuel has taken on his journey in the film industry, from working at the video store to walking with the dead. Join us for this week's episode by downloading it, liking and sharing…
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Episode 71: May the 4th Live Broadcast
In case you missed it, here is the recording from our first live broadcast from Dark Side Brick Oven Pizza Co in Boerne, TX. We are celebrating May 4th and their one-year anniversary. Thank you, @star.killer77-27 for opening the doors to his place. Also, thank you to @castofthepod Josh and...
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Episode 70: Director of Photography Jessica Martinez
This week, Johnny has "DP" Jessica in his hot seat to discuss her career and, of course, talk smack with her. They cover her career from animation to being on a feature film set and all of the jobs she has had. Listen with us and be sure to like, share, and subscribe. Until next week, be sure to...
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Episode 69: "Mr Marbles" Director and Author KeeKee Suki
This Week, we have the one and only Director, Author, and Actor Keekee Suki on to talk about his new film, Mr. Marbles. We also take the time to look at the Director/Actor relationship and talk about his personal journey to get to where he is now. This is one interview you don't want to miss. So,...
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Episode 68: Podcast Jesus Led Us Astray
This week on the podcast, we continue our shenanigans as we strive to stay the course and bring you only the best of our selves, which, honestly, the bar isn't set very high. (We are just glad that we are still on the air!) With no real sense of direction, this week we sit around as always…
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Episode 67: Executive Producer Jacqueline Delgado of Quarter Moon Productions
This week on Film Noobs, Johnny interviews Executive Producer Jacqueline Delgado of Quarter Moon Productions for his first solo interview. Please pull up a seat and listen. Let him know what you think by clicking like or commenting. Be sure to share and subscribe while you're at it, and as always...
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Episode 66: April Film Noobs News
This week, join AJ as he covers some of the new and upcoming major projects from the big guys that we are excited about. Join us and see what we think. Let us know if we missed something you would like us to look at. So hit the like, share, subscribe, and as always #keepwatchingfilm and...
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Episode 65: "A Question of Guilt" Director Avai d'Amico shares his experiences on filmmaking
This week, we talk to Director, writer, and DP Avai d'Amico about his latest film, "Question of Guilt, " which is now available on streaming. He also discusses his other movies and his steps to getting where he is now. Join us, and we hope you take away a few nuggets of knowledge from Avai. As...
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Episode 64: Can it be? They're back! New season, new host...
Join us back this time and welcome our new Co-Host, Johnny, actor, writer, and now peanut gallery member. Hopefully, you won't mind some of the changes, and let's go on this little adventure together. Listen and share some of your favorite movies, or just sit back and hear us make total fools of...
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Episode 63: Deadpool&Wolverine and Alien: Romulus Reviews
Yup, just when the bad taste of bad podcasting was leaving your mouth we are back! These two summer blockbuster flicks drove us back and man do we have a few things to say about both movies. The good, the bad and everything in between. Join us as we review both films and as always talk about…
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Episode 62: Happy New Year 1st podcast of the year
Happy 2024 and welcome back! Just a short message from us to you and we will hopefully continue to see you on a regular schedule this year, wish us luck!
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Episode 61 “Hide” film Director, AD and DP stop on by to update us on their homestretch
This week we sit down with our good friend and long-time collaborator Debra Martinez, Director and writer of Hide. For her first feature-length film she took on the massive roles of writer director and producer. As they are near the homestretch we bring her in along with her powerhouse team to...
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Episode 60: (ADAPT) Special Olympics, Adapted P.E. Documentary Director Michael Roth
For this week's episode, we invited Director Mike Roth of the documentary ADAPT, which is still doing the festival run but man we just had to get him in the hot seat. We had the honor of watching it at the Billy The Kid Film Festival and I will be honest when I heard it was a documentary at first…
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Episode 59: Producer, Actor and Director Joey Venegas Jr.
Happy belated Veterans Day and welcome back to our podcast. We welcome y'all back with a quick conversation with fellow Veteran, and creator Joey. Pop a squat with us and sit back as we go through some of his projects and a little challenge for him. You can go to our YouTube page and watch our...
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Episode 58: Best and Worst in Horror We Think?
Like always we sit down with an idea of what we want to talk about and we maybe get to it and get lost in the process, but if you have been with us for a minute you already know so don't say you haven't been warned. Take a listen as we try and go over what we think are the best and worst movies…
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Episode 57: Tis the Season for Blood, Guts and New Movie Trailers
On this episode, we sit down and go over some new and exciting trailers for what's to come for the month of October. Of course, we can't possibly cover them all so we chose a few of the downright bloody, some scary, and some right down silly. All of them were of course from our favorite film…
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Episode 56: ”Mutant Swinger from Mars” Writer and Director Michael Kallio
This episode, drinking challenges, low-budget sci-fi flix, and a whole lot of film talk with the Director and an all-around crazy man himself Michael Kallio. We did run way over time but man time flies when you having fun. take a listen and be sure to do all the fun stun to help us out....
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Episode 55: Transmedia Storytelling, it’s not what you think kids!!!!
This week on our humble three-listner-supported podcast AJ and I sit down and discuss transmedia storytelling. Say WHAt? take a listen and see what we talk about kids!!! Anyhow, all fun and games aside be sure to listen, share like, and all of that goodness we need your help to keep the lights on...
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Episode 54: AJ is back and we rant about ”Blue Beetle”
It had been a while and we don't apologize instead we just pick up where we left off. This time AJ jumps back on board to rant a little about "Blue Beetle" with me and go over some of the stuffs we have been up to these last few weeks or so. Sit back and take a listen with us as we do our normal...
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Episode 53: Nursery Rhyme of a Madman” Write and Director Igor Stephen Rados
Winner of the 2019 festival awards for "Best Female Lead," "Best Editing," and "Best Feature Thriller," writer and director Igor Stephen Rados joins us to talk about his film Nursery Rhyme of a Madman. It is always interesting to peel back the onion of a movie by yourself, but even more, fun when...
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Episode 52: ”Rebelle” Writer Director Sydney Satalino
Simply saying that this week's guest Sydney Satalino is a bright up-and-coming filmmaker does not due her justice. She was one of our youngest feature-length film winners in the high school category during our 2020 festival. She has continued her journey with no sight of stopping anytime soon.…
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Episode 51: ”Bloodsuka Jones vs. The Creeping Death” Writer, and Director Justin Armao
This week we sit down with the director and writer of Rivercity Underground Film Festival's 2017 Best Feature "B" Movie award. And believe us it is a great cheezy film to watch with all of its callbacks and homage to the great zombie/horror flicks before. Justin talked with us about his process…
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Episode 50: ”At the End of Eight” Writer and Director Rankin Dean
This week's guest is the winner of the 2019 Best College Feature film "At the End of Eight" a thriller, and drama with lots of twists. Director Rankin Dean talks to us about taking full advantage of the limitations of being in school and doing his first feature film. Take a listen with us and…
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Episode 49: ”The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo” Director, truth teller and master storyteller, Phillip Rodriguez
This week I had the privilege of being taken to Film Church with the most Rev. Phillip Rodriguez. Kidding aside, I had a blast talking to him and really getting to some truth-telling as we explored different subjects about documentaries, a film in general, and being true to yourself and man that...
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Episode 48: Writer, Director, Entrepreneur, Director and Educator Gabriel Duran
This week’s conversation with Gabriel Duran was interesting and man did I learn from him as well. As an educator and filmmaker, he has built and is continuing to build a network for the Latino community. Sit down with us and enjoy this week’s conversation as much as I did. If you want to see the...
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Episode 47: What’s New for Night Creature Productions
In this week's episode, we have a returning guest Mario Aguilar from Muerte Tales of Horror, and Director/writer and all-around badass MF Christopher Ambriz of Night Creature Productions on the podcast to talk to us about what's new for them and some of their upcoming projects. It was a great…
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Episode 46: Celebrate Lowriders vs Zombies from Space’s 5 year Anniversary, part 2
Part 2 of us catching up with the cast and crew of our film in our little celebration of completing five years since the release. Pop a squat, tune in, and check out some of the shenanigans we try and remember from our time on set and since. If you would like to check out the video part of this...
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Episode 45: Celebrate Lowriders vs Zombies from Space’s 5 year Anniversary, part 1
It's been 5 years already and man it's good to catch up with some of the main cast and a few crew members to reminisce over our crazy little film Lowriders vs Zombies from Space. You can catch the video over at https://youtu.be/ABFG2LZpfS0 Official sites IMDB…
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Episode 44: Directors, writers and action stars Sean Kenealy and Eric Silvera of In Action
This week we sit down with directors and writers as well as the stars of In Action film, Sean and Eric. We go over their process of filming this creative action film with a very limited budget and an even more limited cast. Find out a few of their secrets and some advice from their film. Be sure…
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Episode 43: Director, Composer, Graphic Designer, and Animator, Sam Gaffin of Robotica Destructiva
This week I get to talk to the creator of the Sci-Fi world of Killer Robots a series of fun, creative, and quirky films. His latest installment called Robotoca Destructiva is a must-watch! We go over a few things from his learning curve on the films to future plans. I'm just hoping that he makes...
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Episode 42: Actor, Director, Producer, Wrestler and all around Bad MF Michael ”Ocho” Ochotorena
This week I get the privilege to speak to a good friend and all-around Bad Ass, Michael "Ocho" Ochotorena. He has had over 180 movies and TV Shows, producer, and Director and when he's not cutting heads off on screen he's knocking them down in the wrestling ring. He tells us a bit about his back...
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Episode 41: Director Maddy Purves of ”Same-Sex Attracted”
We have Director Maddy Purves of Same-Sex Attracted winner of Best Documentary and Best Female Director from our 2020 Rivercity Underground Film Festival. What a great conversation with her about the trouble of making a documentary that effectively not only makes you think but opens up dialogue...
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Episode 40: Director Ryan Harrison of ”Ninja Badass”
We have Director Ryan Harrison of Ninja Badass winner of Best Comedy and Best Sound Design from our 2020 Rivercity Underground Film Festival. We had a great conversation about his film and the process he took to get his film into distribution. Take a listen or watch over at our YouTube page and...
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Episode 39: The Relaunch
I guess, here we go again!
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Episode 37: First Film Rank of 2021
If you are still with us we appreciate you so much, tune in and just sit back as we talk about nothing really. We sit around and talk about nothing as AJ would put it. Hey, we are just here to have fun and talk smack about films. Hope you enjoy it, so download, like, share, and most of all...
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Episode 36: "Wonder Woman 84" Movie Review
Not just your everyday movie review. It's the Film Noobs Movie review. We watched WW84, and man not only did it take us 5 hours to, but you need to see what we all said about it. Go ahead, download, take a listen, like, and be sure to subscribe for more nonsense every week!
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If you love movies, independent or mainstream, and you love talking smack, join us and have a great time every Monday night or so. Either way, take a listen, and as we always say, #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindiefilmmakers
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