In today’s powerhouse episode of Amazing Women & Men of Power, Raven the Talk Show Maven turns the spotlight on indie firestarter James Sunshine — the rule-breaker rewriting what Hollywood thinks it knows about storytelling. From reality-TV trenches to award-winning filmmaker, James brings raw honesty, grit, and a fresh creative spark that’s impossible to ignore. ⚡
Here’s what you’ll discover in this electric conversation:
- How “Killing Mary Sue” became a festival-winning, audience-buzzing action thriller
- The surprising advantage of filming right before the 2023 actors’ strike
- Why James refuses to wait for Hollywood’s permission — and how that mindset changed everything
- His journey from small-town Maine to L.A. with no job, no car, and an overdrawn bank account
- What inspires his offbeat, daring filmmaking style — and why comedy influences like South Park and Monty Python show up in his work
- How he pulled together a standout cast including Sierra McCormick, Martin Kove, and more
- What he wants audiences to feel when they watch “Killing Mary Sue”
- His #1 piece of advice for creators who are tired of waiting for a ‘yes’
This episode is packed with grit, humor, heart, and that unstoppable indie spirit.
Press play and step inside the world of a filmmaker who refuses to follow the rules — and is winning big because of it.
