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I catch up with 7 Day Shootout Creator Keith McDaniel to discuss this years competition which kicks-off on June 10th. Get the inside info here and sign up at 7dayshoot.com

Travel back to February 4th 2004 with me to hear about the forgotten controversy surrounding the release of Tim Burton's film ED WOOD on DVD in this solo podcast.

Film Festival Director Keith McDaniel talks to me about the return of the 7 Day shootout taking place in June of 2025 after a 2 year absence. 

Amelia Bartlett is a Knoxville, Tn-based entrepreneur, writer, and filmmaker. Amelia is the Founder and Director of A/B Studios. We discuss the film her team made for the this year's Film Fest Knox Elev8or Pitch, "How to Get the Girl". We also discuss A/B Studio's first proof-of-concept short film, "Lavender Fields Forever". For more information check out her website https://ameliabartlett.com/

Join us for an exclusive interview with Darren Hughes, the Artistic Director of FILM FEST KNOX, as we dive into the exciting lineup of films for this year's festival, happening November 14-17, 2024. Discover the stories behind the curated selections, get insights into what makes this festival unique, and hear about some of the must-watch films screening at this year's event. Whether you're a film enthusiast or simply curious about what's coming to Knoxville's cinematic scene, this interview has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this behind-the-scenes look at FILM FEST KNOX 2024 Check out the website at https://www.filmfestknox.com/

A solo podcast where I remember seeing the film Blade on opening night August 21st 1998 with my friend Ethan in the small town of Athens, TN. 

Today we speak with the legendary former Creator/Director of the Knoxville Film Festival, Keith McDaniel! We catch up on what's going on Keith's life and feature a great news story about his work at Roane County High School.

Jamison & Tiffie Stalsworth are East Tennessee filmmakers who create short form video under the name Dr Moon Rat. They are awesome.  Check out their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/drmoonrat

Paul Harris and Curt Willis are creators of Film Fest Knox. For the first time ever they go DEEP on Elev8or Pitch Film Competition. 

Actor Ronnie George is a legend in Knoxville. We hang out and talk about filmmaking and his recent engagement (and of course, Drew Barrymore)

Kelly Burke is a filmmaker for Knoxville, TN. His film won 3rd place at last year's Film Fest Knox Elev8or Pitch film competition. He discusses the making of the film and the mentorship after the festival that he was awarded as a result of the top finish. 

Curt Willis is the Co-Founder/Director of Film Fest Knox - an international film festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, hosted by Visit Knoxville and the Visit Knoxville Film Office in partnership with Regal and The Public Cinema. The First Annual Film Fest Knox took place on November 9-11. I speak with Curt about the his first experience organizing a film festival and discuss what to expect in years to come.  Get your new favorite nostalgic Knoxville t-shirts at Knoxtalgia.com

Former Knoxville Film Festival Director Keith McDaniel gets in his undies.  My reaction to the announcement from Film Fest Knox's Elev8or Pitch Film Competition 

The Knoxville Comedy Film Festival takes place at Central Cinema on August 12th. It's FREE! Come hang out and watch some funny short films, make friends, be less lonely, find meaning in the meaninglessness. 

Nick Crockett gets in his undies and talks about his new 4 part web series, Glass Valley. View the episodes on YouTube @nicholascrockettfilms Link to episode one: https://youtu.be/--pufjwYXWM 

Knoxville filmmaker, Seth Young, talks about his experience in the Middle TN 54 Film Fest. 

The Knoxville Film Festival closes its doors after 19 years of serving the viewing public. I speak with the Knoxville Film Festival's founder and director Keith McDaniel on his decision to end the festival and the wisdom he's gained over his years running a successful film festival. I also give Keith the opportunity to crown the greatest 7 day shootout film of all time. 

I catch up with a couple friends at the Knoxville Horror Fest at the Parkway Drive-in Movie theater in Maryville, TN to discuss the 2022 Grindhouse Grindout trailers and the film festival in general.  Featuring Daniel Fersner, Ronnie George and Tiffie Stalsworth.

Jeff Snell calls in via burner phone while on the run to discuss the beefs between him and Kevin Wines, and also Tyler Broadway vs Bing Fu.  According to Jeff, Keith McDaniel's video addressing the drama within the community is layered with hidden messages which we break down in this episode.   

Just saying Hi and talking some local film news and recent movies that I've seen. 

A couple quick conversations with Knoxville Filmmakers Jamison Stalsworth and Gabriel Crutchfield about their entry's in the Knox Film Fest's 7 Day shootout.  The Knoxville Film festival is taking place September 18-20. Visit Knoxfilmfest.com for more details.  

A few BRIEF words about this Year's 7 Day Shootout for the Knox Film Fest. 

I talk with Kevin Wines about his kidnapping at the hands of the MethGator movement. 

Knoxville Filmmaker Jeff Snell is on his way to creating the greatest movie of all time. METH GATOR. I talk to him about it. 

Kelly Burke talks his first entry into a Tennessee 10 "Best of the Best" Film Competition. And I ramble about the 11th year of the 7 Day Shootout. But I keep it BRIEF. Both local film screenings take place at the Knoxville Film Festival on September 13-15 at Regal Downtown West Cinema 8.  Get tickets at knoxfilmfest.com

Rose Marie Machario is an author, actress, model and Host of the web series DREAM BIG where she interviews aspiring creatives about their pursuits and also shares her own creative journey. Season 4 drops on February 18th. Learn more at: https://www.rosemariemachario.com And watch DREAM BIG on Youtube: Dream Big YouTube Channel Also learn more about the TN10 Filmmaking Competition: https://www.knoxfilmfest.com/tn10  

The Southern Oasis Film Festival is planning it's first year in Knoxville in January. Fest Director Thomas Moore gets in his undies and discusses the origins and vision for the fest. We also address the controversy and resistance to a new film festival for Knoxville's film community. Go to Southernoasisff.com for more information about the festival including the Two Week Twister and the general submissions.

I'm joined by fellow East TN filmmaker, Nicholas Crockett, to discuss the TN10 "Best of the Best" Filmmaking challenge that we both participated in earlier this summer. The screening for the TN10 is this weekend at the Knox Film Fest. Nick's movie is called "THE HERETIC IN LOWLAND" and mine is called "WE SAW A BRIGHT SPOT ON THE MOON." We discuss the making of these movies and share excitement for this weekend's screening. For tickets ($10) go to Knoxfilmfest.com or just show up at Regal Downtown West movie theater on Friday September 14th, at 7pm. 

After participating in the Knox Film Fest's 7 Day shootout filmmaking competition, I ramble some thoughts about it. 

I talk 2018 Scruffy City Film and Music festival along with a few other News updates for Knoxville film Community folks. As always, I keep it brief.      

In this episode I speak with Knoxville Filmmakers Jeff Delaney, Ginny Beld, Sam Comer and Jeremy Lowry about their entries into the 2018 54 Film Fest. 

I ramble about Post Retro Productions' Alt History 7 Day shootout submission titled, THE OFFERING. And also few short words about conspiracy theories and a new Knoxville filmmaking podcast called "4 Reels" Hosted by filmmaker Kelly Burke and yours truly.  The Offering Short film https://vimeo.com/234270620 4 Reels podcast http://4reels.libsyn.com TN10 Blu-ray knoxfilmfest.com

I'm joined via telephone with Jeremy Lowery and Chuck Morgan from Twin Pines Pictures Gabriel Crutchfield from Atomic Oasis Productions Edy Recendez from Far Films We discuss our experience of creating a short film for Knoxville's 54 Film Fest.  The screening is April 22nd at 4pm at Downtown West Movie theater in Knoxville. More info can be found at 54filmfest.com

Legendary Burlesque performer Laura Mullaney (AKA Hellcat Harlowe & Miz Kitty) joins to talk fringe arts and UFO's. Knoxville 54 Film Fest organizer Jamison Stalsworth talks this years festival.   See more info and sign up at 54filmfest.com Thanks to Jeff Delaney for the dream audio and knoxgothic.com for the poetry.  Contact your host @jacobpostretro

In this episode we break down the short Film AURA that I created for the 2016 Knoxville Film Festival's 7 Day Shootout.  Check out the short film here: https://vimeo.com/177499879

So the 7 day shootout went down last week. We were successful in turning in a short film on time. (praise the heavens) In this episode I discuss a few details about that short film. Then I reminisce about all the 7 day shootouts that i've participated in since 2009. This was a late night episode, so it's extra dreamy for my dreamy friends. Music in this episode is by Kevin Humler who provided the music for the score of our 2016 7 day shootout entry titled AURA.  Check out the 7 Day shootout as part of the KNOXVILLE FILM FESTIVAL from August 26-28th. Find more info at knoxvillefilmfestival.com

As you may have noticed, I'm taking a step back as your favorite Knoxville filmmaking podcast. The Knoxville Film Festival's organizer, Keith McDaniel, has started a new podcast called "Tennessee Filmmaker." This will be the place where you can find news and info regarding East Tennessee filmmaking. I talk about this transition in this brief 4 minute podcast.  TN Filmmaker: The podcast http://keithmcdaniel.libsyn.com Also available on iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennessee-filmmaker/id1119017408?mt=2

In this episode I discuss many aspects of my experience at the 2016 54 Film Fest creating a musical short film called, RONNIE JOINS A ROCK BAND.  Check out the movie: <a href= "https://vimeo.com/162081462">https://vimeo.com/162081462 A link to the soundtrack by Deconbrio: https://soundcloud.com/deconbrio/sets/ronnie-joins-a-rock-band-original-score At the 11:40 mark of the podcast I address the controversy with the ballot stuffing/fraudulent voting for the Second Block's audience favorite award. Say hello at <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/postretroproductions">https://www.facebook.com/postretroproductions or @jacobpostretro 

A few brief words about the 2016 54 Film Fest happening this weekend. (4/1-4/3) I reveal a few of my teammates  for this year's competition. (Still keeping a few close to the chest tho)Learn more at 54filmfest.com @jacobpostretro

Mike Stanley is something of a local legend in Knoxville's film community. He's been a working actor for the past 20 years. In this episode we get in our undies and discuss some of the pitfalls that actors can stumble into. Mike does a great job of educating my brain on many aspects of an actors life, which I consider valuable information for anyone in the world of film and video. Mike Stanley can be found atFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmikestanley?fref=tsTwitter: @actorMStanley Check out some of his competition and short film works at skyshotfilms.comhave a good one, team.As always, you can find me on twitter @jacobpostretro

We start this episode with a few words about the East TN Film Gala event with Knoxville Filmmaker, Gabriel Crutchfield. Then around 7:00 minutes in to the show, I speak with Danny Rendo, Singer/songwriter of the Knoxville based electronic/industrial rockband, Deconbrio. He educates my brain on the value and responsibility of live performance while taking me on a journey into the world of a DIY musician.The East TN Film Gala's Facebook event page (going down TONIGHT)https://www.facebook.com/events/705078392925470/Gabriel Crutchfield's websitehttp://www.atomicoasisproductions.comDeconbrio's Nightmares before Christmas holiday party event pagehttps://www.facebook.com/events/1688320498078349/Check out more at deconbrio.comLink to the music video THE NOISE I directed for deconbriohttps://youtu.be/28EjoYEjQg4?list=PL1UnMfy2IK-4B41q01q1fbGGaIU997lbl

The Ghost Motel is an online web series out of Knoxville, Tn by professional sound wizard, Dylen Terflinger. I sitdown with Dylen to discuss his new web series, which is a multi tracked and multi camera live music showcase and can be viewed at theghostmotel.comHolla at yo host @jacobpostretro

Drew Corl (Bone) and Jason Esty (Arkady) are two of the founding members of Knoxgothic.com and the club event, Sanctus. As Knoxville's alternative dance night Temple celebrates it's 11th year I sit down and speak with Bone and Arkady about the history of the alternative scene starting in the early 90's. We talk about the venues and attitudes which make Knoxville a hub for the dark and creative. Bone and Arkady will be spinning with resident DJ Fallen at Temple on November 21stLearn more about temple at templeknox.comAnd the old website forum discussed over this podcast knoxgothic.com

Mitch Moore's East Tennessee web series STATE OF FRANKLIN is starting it's second season, so I invited Mitch to talk with me about the new episode and the previous eight from season 1.  Check out the series on youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/Gluhhhfilm Gala at TN Theatre info at knoxvillefilms.com 

'Storyboarding Essentials' Authors David Harland Rousseau and Benjamin Reid Phillips enlighten my brain about storyboarding.David Harland Rousseau is an American actor, writer, and director. "The award-winning illustrator teaches drawing and design courses in the School of Foundation Studies at Savannah College of Art and Design." Benjamin Reid Phillips is an award-winning illustrator and sequential artist whose works have been featured in the Cartoon Art Museum's Monsters of Webcomics series and in the comic adaptation of FOX's hit TV series, Family Guy, for Devil's Due Entertainment. He teaches drawing and sequential art courses at Savannah College of Art and Design. Rousseau and Phillips are the co-authors of the bestselling, 'Storyboarding Essentials: How to Translate Your Story to the Screen for Film, TV, and Other Media', published by Random House.The book on amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Storyboarding-Essentials-Creative-Translate-Screen/dp/0770436943/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1444583617&sr=1-1&keywords=storyboarding+essentialsGrindhouse Grindout Competition Website knoxvillehorrorfest.com Water fluoridation freaks me out

This is the first live podcast. Cassidy Graves and Ben Neal talk about their new short film, EIGHTEEN.  Chad Cunningham stops by to talk about plans for using his $20k winnings from the 7 Day Shootout to translate his short film SPACE CADET into a feature. Kelly Burke screens GASOLINE and we talk filmmaking. The screened short films are edited out of the podcast, but otherwise, this is a live show from Scruffy City Hall in Knoxville, TN. 

The Knoxville Film Festival 7 Day shootout Screening and award show happened this weekend. A $20k grand prize was up for grabs to the winning filmmakers. Get the story... I promise to keep it brief. Live show September 30th from 7-8pm at Scruffy City Hall, Downtown Knoxville. 

This week I speak with new school filmmaking savages Chad Cunningham and Nick Grahl. Nick brought two teammates into the conversation and it was great to meet Brandon Bell and Michael Twombley. The Knoxville film festival is going down THIS WEEK. Check out details at knoxvillefilmfestival.com and don't miss any of the fun.  $20k is on the line... in other words, It's going down.

Trying something new.... there is a guest host today, folks! Filmmaker Kelly Burke speaks with Keith McDaniel, Director of the Knoxville Film Festival. Keith breaks the silence with his reactions to the 7 Day Shootout Films and gives great information about the 2015 Knoxville Film Festival. Big thanks to Kelly Burke for conducting the interview.Learn more about the festival at knoxvillefilmfestival.com

Today I talk with 3 filmmakers from Knoxville TN about their entry into the 2015 Knoxville Film Festival's 7 Day shootout. Todays guests are Sam Comer, Michael Golebiewski, and Jeff Delaney.