Even when you're doing what you think you want to do, it can be really tough. The job of a director isn't just going on set and yelling action or telling someone to do something faster or slower. The job of a director is all of the other work that goes into making a film. The prep work. The research. The story. Finding the crew. Even building up your career to get to where you want and need to be. Director duo Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott, also known as Cary & Jon, join Director Mike Pecci to really dive into what it means to work as a director.

Why did you choose that lens? Why should the wardrobe look this way? Why is sound so important in this scene? Why? Why? Why? In order to be a successful director, it is so important to do your homework and “know your why’s”. Having confident answers will help you instill confidence in your producers, guide your crew and direct established actors. One today’s episode, Mike Pecci talks with first time director Edoardo Vitaletti about how he was able to pull together the much anticipated horror film THE LAST THING MARY SAW. Also returning to the show and discussing the look of the film is cinematographer David Kruta. His candle motivated lighting is spectacular in the film. Get ready for an in depth look at what it takes to direct and shoot an independent film based in the 1840’s, and get excited to see a new modern day classic coming soon to SHUDDER!

When was the last time you saw a cult classic in a theater? Don't use quarantine as an excuse. How long was it before we shut down since you were at a midnight showing of The Thing? Evil Dead? Rocky Horror? There's a different kind of energy when you're sitting down to watch a raunchy, ridiculous B-Movie. Our guest, Director Kevin Lewis, set out to make a new addition to the cult classic pantheon, and there really isn't much better to add than Nic Cage beating up animatronic demon animals. Host Mike Pecci and Kevin share their love for cult classics, B-Movies, and making a new age version of the cult classic.

That hunger... that drive... that NEED to make your film... it's always there. It's always pulsing in your mind. But what if no one else feels it? What if no one else understands? How do you make it a reality? How much are you willing to put on the line? They say you shouldn't put money into your own film, but is it true? Is it really not worth it? Director Josh Lobo thought it was. Host Mike Pecci and Josh discuss the struggles of directing an independent feature film, how to find your crew, and why putting your own money into your film may be the right decision.