In this episode, we speak with writer and producer Dan Burns, whose powerful short film Come Out, Wherever You Are has been nominated for Best International Short Film at the 16th Underground Cinema Film Awards.
The film tells the story of Vernon Parrish, a retired mayor seeking peace in rural Montana — until a mysterious global event turns solitude into survival. Described as “Yellowstone meets The Twilight Zone,” the film blends western drama with sci-fi intrigue, exploring our dependence on technology and the fragile nature of human connection.
