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FRUMESSJosh Stifter is a Rebel without a Crew | Frumess#filmmaking #movies #podcast #interview
Josh Stifter began his filmmaking adventure crafting short movies with his friends after school everyday. He pursued animation in college and quickly found a job directing cartoons for director Kevin Smith (SModco Cartoon Show, TUSK) After years of creating shorts and animated films, Josh has decided to tackle features, jumping at the opportunity to make his first full length film, The Good Exorcist, with Robert Rodriguez (Red11, Alita Battle Angel). He has worked with companies such as Troma, Troubleamaker Studios, CNN, SModco, and El Rey Network. Josh is also the owner and director of the...
2024-09-111h 20
I Love HorrorJosh Stifter Loves Horror In this episode, I chat with independent filmmaker, writer/director behind 'Greywood's Plot' Josh Stifter. We talk about his childhood dream of being a filmmaker, how he got to work with big names like Kevin Smith and Robert Rodriguez, and his love of adding animation to his resume of talents. We also explore his favorite horror movies and discuss how they have inspired his work. We also get sidetracked a bit by talking about animated shows we enjoy, how the Simpsons 'Treehouse of Horror' specials are not as good as they used to be, I h...
2024-05-271h 31
Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 11: BAMPIRE Director Taylor MordenOn this episode of the podcast, Josh Stifter sits down for a conversation with returning guest Taylor Morden. They discuss what has happened since they recorded the last episode, The Last Blockbuster and it's run on Netflix, the challenges of getting projects off the ground, being hired to direct a movie about Build-a-Bear Workshops, and Taylor's newest adventure in crowdfunding with his horror/comedy Bampire! Make sure to go over to bampiremovie.com and help support this fun and unique take on indie monster movies. Follow the film on social media @bampiremovieCh...
2024-04-081h 07
Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie FilmmakingBecoming an Indie Film Rebel with Josh Stifter!This week we welcome 3x feature film writer/director Josh Stifter on the show to talk about directing his latest short film Little Lucha and the Big deal and how he has managed to keep his filmmaking career going over the years. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy!
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2024-01-291h 10Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 10: ONCE AND FUTURE SMASH Director Michael J EpsteinOn this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael J Epstein. In his second appearance on the show, he discussed the movies he's directed since the pandemic. Experimenting with mocumentary mixed media projects that included short scenes from other filmmakers during the pandemic and mocumentaries, Michael and his partner Sophia Cacciola have made three incredibly experimental films including The Transformations of the Tranformations of The Drs. Jenkins, The Once and Future Smash, and End Zone 2. We discuss the making of these films, how the pandemic effected them, and the process of distibution for these truly...
2023-12-271h 26Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 9: THIS IS YOUR SONG Director Hassan SaidThis Is Your Song is a beautiful, sad, and completely unique film about relationships gained and lost.I had the pleasure of sitting down with independent filmmaker Hassan Said to talk about the process of making such an ambitious film. Filmed as one long take, the movie tells a story that many of us can relate to - but also will impress the hell out of all you indie filmmakers.We discussed the casting process, the massive endeavor that is filming large takes, things that can go wrong on a film like this, and why his...
2023-11-211h 05Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 8: LOVE VIRTUALLY Director L.E. Staiman & Co-writer Cheston MizelOn this weeks episode of Low-Budget Rebels, I had the pleasure of talking with first time feature filmmaker of the new sci-fi comedy Love Virtually L.E. Staiman and his co-writer Cheston Mizel. We discussed how they got into making movies and why a comedy about the Metaverse seemed enticing. They tell me about the writing process and how it came together during the Covid quarantine, what the biggest challenges were, and how the process of editing this movie challenged them. They also discuss the benefits and shortcomings of relying on visual effects and animation and how Cheston...
2023-11-0653 minLow-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 7: FROGMAN Director Anthony CousinsI am so excited for you all to hear this weeks episode of Low-Budget Rebels!My friend Anthony Cousins hopped on the show to talk about his new film FROGMAN and the shorts that helped him get to where he is. We discussed the movies and t.v. shows that introduced us to the world of filmmaking, his decision to pursue filmmaking, and the sacrifices that you have to make to do what you love. We also discuss the challenges of moving from short films to features and the inspiration behind the stories we tell, working with collaborators...
2023-10-231h 04Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 6: BREAD AND BUTTER Director Liz ManashilHappy Monday!And we're rollin' into it with a brand new podcast episode. Liz Manashil is a wonderfully different type of director than the folks I usually get on the show. Her two features, Bread & Butter and Speed of Life, are fascinating character studies that are not only low-budget inspiring but a type of movie that makes me want to work outside of the box. She also was the kind of candid chatter that I LOVE to have on the show. She discussed growing up as a precocious and quiet child, the anxiety that comes with filmmaking, and...
2023-10-161h 01Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 5: HOUSE OF ASHES Director Izzy LeeI've decide to release this episode early for everyone so that we can help get the word out that the amazingly talents and interesting Izzy Lee is making a feature film and needs your support!Izzy Lee is a visionary low-budget short film director who is embarking on the adventure of creating her first feature length horror film called House of Ashes. You can help donate to the campaign today by going to : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/izzylee/house-of-ashes-a-horror-feature-film-by-izzy-leeIn this episode, Izzy and I talk about the social issues that had her go from...
2023-10-061h 16Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 4: RUB Director Chistopher FoxHappy Monday!On this weeks episode, I talked to RUB director and writer Christopher Fox about his style of filmmaking. We discussed his start in audio recording and engineering, along with playing in bands, and how it led him to making movies. We also chat about the writing process, wearing multiple hats on a movie set, the few positive things that can come creatively from utilizing AI, watching movies that inspired us as kids, finding ideas for films in your reality, hunting down sets that you know you have access to, the early work that motivated us to...
2023-10-021h 06Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 3: BARBARA Director Rob HagansHey, everybody. It's time for another Low-Budget Rebels conversation!In this episode, Rob Hagans and I sat down to chat about his films and the process of making them. Rob is the talented DIY filmmaker behind indie films such as Barbara and Around the World. We discuss filmmaker gear and the ability to use what you have to bring your stories to life, how the low-budget film medium allows for you to make raw and unique films, the joys of American filmmaking and the ability it grants low-budget filmmakers to have so much at their disposal, and how...
2023-09-261h 17Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 2: FAITH BA$ED Filmmaker Luke BarnettHappy Monday, everyone!On this weeks LOW-BUDGET REBELS, I chatted with the wonderful producer of FAITH BA$ED - Luke Barnett. I've chatted with Luke a bit on social media and we've tried to put together an episode for awhile but it's finally come together into one of the most informative podcast episodes to date!Luke and I discussed the shift from focusing on acting to producing and what lead him to making his movie Faith Ba$ed the way that he and his team did. He talks about his start at Funny Or Die and...
2023-09-181h 02Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 5 Episode 1: THE IMPROVISOR Director Daniel FlorioWe're back with a brand new season of Low-Budget Rebels podcast!In this episode, I sat down with the director of an interesting dark comedy called THE IMPROVISOR to talk about his film, the process of making it, and what he learned about filmmaking along the way. We discuss the early stages of finding inspiration and attempting to learn the craft of storytelling, the amount of time it can take to create a low-budget feature, ways to work with your cast and crew when you don't have a large budget, and tricks to pulling people together to get...
2023-09-111h 12Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 22: PLACID PARK Director Roman JossartWe've reached the end of Season 4!On this episode, I was joined by the highly recommended Roman Jossart. He's directed multiple feature films and produced a plethora of content over his short but prolific career in indie horror. In this episode, Roman and I discuss those early days of having the realization that, 'It's time to just go make a movie!' He tells the tale of how he gambled on himself and bought his first gear to make his first feature (without ever making a real short!) and how his friend who convinced him backed...
2023-04-181h 09Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 21: GHOSTED Director Daniel PacquetteIt's time once again for another Low-Budget Rebels podcast. On this week's episode, I had a blast chatting with U.K.-based filmmaker Daniel Pacquette. Daniel has been a part of many productions (including one of my favorite films ever!) and has made low-budget features such as the romantic comedy Ghosted. In this episode, we talk about balancing creativity with practicality, the plight of the independent filmmaker to overcome falling into only seeing our faults but instead, learning to grow, and the building blocks that you can learn from on every project. We also talk about self-motivation and...
2023-04-111h 06Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 20: THULSA DOOM FILMS Filmmaker Hector HelsingIt's that time of the week!A brand new Low-Budget Rebels podcast episode is here!I sat down to chat with U.K. producer, actor, writer and filmmaker Hector Helsing. His company, Thulsa Doom Video, has produced over 40 short films and two features over the past few years. He talks about forming this business with two other filmmakers, how the pandemic pushed them to begin this artistic journey, and where it's led them to today. He also discusses his journey from studying with the prospect of being a doctor, to going to acting school, and the...
2023-04-031h 09
Cult Cinema Catacombs: These Films Exist!Interview: Filmmaker Josh StifterWe enjoyed The Good Exorcist so much that we had to talk to the director, Josh Stifter.
2023-03-311h 29Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 19: BLUE MOON Director Matthew Alson ThornburyOn this week's episode of Low-Budget Rebels, I was finally able to get BLUE MOON director Matthew Alson Thornbury on to talk about his process and all this independent film. We talk about those early memories in our lives and how they shaped our filmmaking goals, getting ideas out of our heads, the cathartic need to put ideas out in whatever way possible, and the strange art of directing ourselves in features.We also talk about the wonderful John Orr, the benefit of being able to call on friends to help on truly indie projects, and...
2023-03-271h 12Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 18: LAST CHANCE CHARLENE Director Tony GapastioneEvery once in a while I do one of these shows and someone brings a completely unique perspective that surprises me.This week's guest - Tony Gapastione - did exactly that. In my research for the episode, I looked into Tony's background and came to find out we had a similar upbringing. An upbringing that eventually led us both to making low-budget indie films. Tony has a wonderfully positive perspective, even through some trying and difficult situations. He talks about how using letdowns and trials to motivate him.We talk about how going to film festivals...
2023-03-131h 06Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 17: CRAVE Director J. HortonOn this week's episode of the Indie Film Hustle Network podcast LOW-BUDGET REBELS, I sat down with Director and Producer of many films including the up-and-coming CRAVE, Jason Horton, to discuss all this indie film. We talk about how to make money as an independent filmmaker, the way documentaries can help fund passion projects, and the need to find a niche in the market when looking to find an audience. We also discuss his means of getting into the film industry, taking jobs that would help him learn the ins and outs of filmmaking, the specific types of...
2023-03-061h 05Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 16: BIRDIES and HARBOR Producer/Director Samuel W. ReedThere's nothing better than being inspired by one of my own podcasts -- and this was definitely one of those! Writer turned producer turned director Samuel W. Reed joined me to have a conversation about how he went from attempting to make a living writing in LA to eventually falling into producing. We discuss the perils of attempting to write spec scripts and how that's challenging in the modern market and what it means to be a "producer" on low-budget films (spoiler alert: you have to wear a lot of hats.)Samuel also opens up about how the...
2023-02-271h 12
Shrimp Night!#3 - Josh Stifter!Bob Rose has a blast chatting with Josh Stifter, a multi-talented man who has directed two feature films, animated a sequence in Kevin Smith's TUSK and was one of the stars of Robert Rodriguez's REBEL WITHOUT A CREW!
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2023-02-191h 44Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 14: MILLENNIUM BUGS Director Alejandro Montoya MarinIt's exciting to have been doing this podcast for so long that I'm getting guests back who are finding distribution and releasing their follow-up films! This week I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Alejandro Montoya Marin about his new film Millennium Bugs which will be releasing February 7th. We talked about the horrors (and the fun) of making our second features, crowdfunding, and the challenges and stress that go along with making a movie in the modern age.We also discussed anxiety and ways we've found to overcome the stress that comes with directing feature...
2023-02-061h 10Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 13: KILLER PINATA Director Stephen TramontanaThis week, I had the pleasure of talking with director Stephen Tramontana about his adventures in low-budget filmmaking. We talk about growing up around the horror of the '80's, Charlie Band and Brian Yuzna, the movies we missed and found later in life, the writing process, the best behind-the-scenes for films, Stephen King's dollar babies and the short film A Very Tight Place. We also chat about how his hilarious low-budget films Killer Pinata and Bride of the Killer Pinata came to be! This and much more.Remember to head over to speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels and leave...
2023-01-301h 15Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 12: RED SNOW Director Sean Nichols LynchIt's been a while! I took a little break from podcasting for the holidays, but I'm excited to be back with another fantastic conversation with another wonderful filmmaker. Sean Nichols Lynch is the creative mind behind Red Snow, a vampire Christmas comedy that screened at Frightfest the same year as Greywood's Plot screened.In this episode, Sean and I discuss the film festivals we enjoyed with our films, the process of making a film like Red Snow, watching VHS films as kids, regrettable attempts at films and learning from mistakes, trailers ruining films, and sitting down to dinner...
2023-01-191h 17Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 11: SCARE ME & WEREWOLVES WITHIN Director Josh RubenThis was a FUN one. One of my favorite director/actors, Josh Ruben, took time out of his busy schedule to jump on the show to talk about his start in indie filmmaking and how he went from working for CollegeHumor to directing his first feature and building his career of that. He also discusses what thing he learned in the early days of creating shorts, the importance of score in films, utilizing small budgets, hitting a creative wall and finding inspiration, acting in a film shot on 16mm, putting your stamp on a script you didn't write...
2022-12-1854 minLow-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 10: GO/DON'T GO Director Alex Knapp & Producer Max GardnerOn this very special episode of Low-Budget Rebels, I had the pleasure of chatting with the filmmaking team of Alex Knapp and Max Gardner. Their film Go/Don't Go is a genre-bending, slow-burn thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world. A movie made on a very tight budget and utilized everything the filmmakers had at their disposal.In this episode we get a little emo, discussing the emotional impact filmmaking has on the artist, as well as the struggle and challenges that come with attempting to release a low-budget film. We also discuss how the pandemic affected our creativity...
2022-12-151h 17
Horror FanaticDeadstream (Featuring Josh Stifter) by Piecing It TogetherSubscribe on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3YgmUW8Subscribe Everywhere else - http://bit.ly/3DBTt5WOn the 268th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Josh Stifter joins me to talk about the ridiculous found footage horror comedy Deadstream. Puzzle pieces include Bo Burnham’s Inside, Ernest Scared Stupid, The Blair Witch Project and Evil Dead 2.We also discuss Josh Stifter’s new film Greywood’s Plot which was released this year and can be found on most VOD services and at https://www.terrorfilms.net/As always, SPOILER ALERT for Deadstream and th...
2022-12-121h 27Horror FanaticDeadstream (Featuring Josh Stifter) by Piecing It TogetherSubscribe to Piecing It Together on Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3VRjWWKSubscribe on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3YgmUW8Subscribe Everywhere else - http://bit.ly/3DBTt5WOn the 268th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Josh Stifter joins me to talk about the ridiculous found footage horror comedy Deadstream. Puzzle pieces include Bo Burnham’s Inside, Ernest Scared Stupid, The Blair Witch Project and Evil Dead 2.We also discuss Josh Stifter’s new film Greywood’s Plot which was released this year and can be found on most VOD services and at...
2022-12-121h 27Horror FanaticDeadstream (Featuring Josh Stifter) by Piecing It TogetherSubscribe on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3YgmUW8Subscribe Everywhere else - http://bit.ly/3DBTt5WOn the 268th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Josh Stifter joins me to talk about the ridiculous found footage horror comedy Deadstream. Puzzle pieces include Bo Burnham’s Inside, Ernest Scared Stupid, The Blair Witch Project and Evil Dead 2.We also discuss Josh Stifter’s new film Greywood’s Plot which was released this year and can be found on most VOD services and at https://www.terrorfilms.net/As always, SPOILER ALERT for Deadstream and th...
2022-12-121h 27Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 9: FORGIVENESS and FAILURE Director Alex KahuamOn this weeks episode of Low-Budget Rebels, I was able to sit down and chat with my good friend Alex Kahuam.We talk about our adventures in the U.K. and the wild fun that was had at Fright Fest, his feature film Forgiveness, working with Ted Raimi, and the the process of making films with minimal takes. We also discuss finding name talent for your film and the benefits, creating projects inside of the limitations that you set for yourself, and the benefits of creating a professional short film like Alex's Redlight.Follow Alex on...
2022-12-081h 09Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 8: SLAPFACE Director Jeremiah KippShudder has been one of my favorite streaming platforms over the last few years. They consistently release wonderful new horror films and independent features I probably wouldn't see anything else. They also feature these lower-budget films on their main page - making it more likely that I'll actually see them.One of the films I saw because of this is SLAPFACE.I had the pleasure of chatting with Jeremiah Kipp about where he started, his career trajectory, and diving deep into why horror films have become such an important expression of art. We also discuss where...
2022-11-231h 24
Much More Muchier with Pup Duffy & Keira LaneTalking Troma with Flush Studios' and Time's Man of the Year Josh StifterJosh Stifter (born Sept. 1985) began his filmmaking adventure crafting short movies with his friends after school everyday. He pursued animation in college and quickly found a job directing cartoons for director Kevin Smith (SModco Cartoon Show, TUSK) After years of creating shorts and animated films, Josh has decided to tackle features, jumping at the opportunity to make his first full length film, The Good Exorcist, with Robert Rodriguez (Red11, Alita Battle Angel).He has worked with companies such as Troma, Troubleamaker Studios, CNN, SModco, and El Rey Network.Josh is also the owner and director of the award winning...
2022-11-221h 11Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 7: I'M TOTALLY FINE filmmakers Brandon Dermer and Kyle NewacheckThis week I was joined by two wonderful directors, Brandon Dermer & Kyle Newacheck, to discuss their new independent film I'm Totally Fine. Our conversation twists and turns from the early projects that inspired them like The Big Lebowski and Aerosmith music videos, to the creative process in writing a movie with limited resources, to the tricks and movie magic you can get away with when you can convince an audience to suspend disbelief. We also discuss the writing process and how the pandemic affected many filmmakers in both positive and negative ways. This and much more! ...
2022-11-1658 minLow-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 6: Filmmakers Mike L Germaine And Theresa FrankelHey there!Director and Producer team Mike L. Germaine and Theresa Frankel took time away from their busy schedules to join me to talk about their new low-budget film Church of Darkness! We discussed why Mike chose this project to be his directorial debut and how working as a professional for many years effected how he made the film. We also talked about time management on low-budget sets, working with a new cast and working with seasoned professionals, how our pasts have shaped our process, and the challenges that come with working on projects like these. ...
2022-11-101h 21Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 5: CRABS! Director Pierce BerolzheimerAnd WE'RE BACK on the AIRWAVES!This week I had the privilege to sit down and chat with Pierce Berolzheimer, a filmmaker I met at Frightfest Film Festival in the U.K. His movie CRABS! was one of the opening films at the festival on the main screen and it was an absolute blast to watch with that audience. In the episode we talk about the amount of work that goes into low-budget films, the hurdles you have to jump through to keep moving forward, trends and creating your own universes. We also chatted about Pierce's...
2022-11-031h 28
The Selling Your Screenplay PodcastSYS 455 – Shooting a Black and White Movie With Josh Stifter Daniel DegnanThis week Ashley Scoot Meyers talks with writers, Josh Stifter and Daniel Degnan. These guests first hit the scene by being featured on the Rebel Without A Crew TV Series along with Robert Rodriguez. They talk about that experience and making their first movie which was documented in the show, The Good Exorcist (2018). Their […]
2022-10-2532 min
Piecing It Together PodcastDeadstream (Featuring Josh Stifter)On the 268th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Josh Stifter joins me to talk about the ridiculous found footage horror comedy Deadstream. Puzzle pieces include Bo Burnham's Inside, Ernest Scared Stupid, The Blair Witch Project and Evil Dead 2.
We also discuss Josh Stifter's new film Greywood's Plot which was released this year and can be found on most VOD services and at https://www.terrorfilms.net/
As always, SPOILER ALERT for Deadstream and the movies we discuss!
Written and Directed by Joseph Winter and Vanessa Winter
Starring Joseph Winter, Melanie Stone
Shudder / Winterspectre Entertainment
https://deadstreamfilm.com/
Josh Stifter is...
2022-10-241h 27Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 3: Film Director Addison BinekOn this week's Low-Budget Rebels conversation, I was able to chat with the very interesting and fun filmmaker Addison Binek about his movie Psycho Ape! We discuss where the initial inspirations for getting into filmmaking come from and how to move forward with a project - even when you don't have funding. Addison also talks about how he began doing his own style of "run and gun", improv filmmaking and how challenging it can be to stay motivated as you make something you know isn't going to be for everyone. Follow Addison on Social Media:
2022-10-201h 05Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 2: Director Nick McAnultyThis week's episode of the Low-Budget Rebels podcast almost didn't happen!There were technical issues that almost kept this from being able to be released. But through editing magic and Adobe Audition filters, I was able to turn this into a fantastically interesting episode that I'm proud to show you all. Nick McAnulty joined me this week to talk about his low-budget found footage film Capture Kill Release. It's a wonderfully dark movie about two people who are connecting over something truly sinister. It's truly unlike any film I've seen - and made me really want...
2022-10-1354 minLow-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 1: Director James DeanWE'RE BACKWow. I never thought it would happen but here we are! This episode was recorded many, many months ago. Like, back in February... I'm embarrassed as hell that it took this long to get back on the trolley, but at least I'm persistent enough to actually get this finished and out there. And if I remember right, this was a wonderful conversation. James and I talked about the perils of indie filmmaking, his grindhouse movie, the way the pandemic and internet culture has helped (and hindered) us as filmmakers, and so much...
2022-10-061h 08
CrushgasmEp. 76: Josh Stifter’s After-School Crush - Kimberly Hart | Crushgasm PodcastWhen it comes to after-school crushes, there was one girl that almost everyone wanted to be with, or wanted to be and that was Kimberly Hart AKA the original Pink Power Ranger from the iconic ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.’ Josh Stifter was one of those many who crushed hard on the Pink Ranger as a kid and he’s here to talk not only about that and those amazing ‘90s toy commercials, but also his brand new movie, ‘Greywood’s Plot,’ available now on streaming platforms.
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2022-10-0529 min
Infamous HorrorJosh Stifter & Daniel Dugan - Greywood's Plot (Infamous Interviews Ep. 53)AJ Friar sits down with Josh Stifter and Daniel Degnan to discuss their new horror movie Greywood’s Plot. We talk about Alkaline Trio and the reference Josh used in the film, and other references from other things he threw in the film, Daniel discusses how he and Josh met back in Kindergarten. And how it was working on Rebel Without a Crew.
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2022-10-0416 min
Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast#461 - ’Greywood’s Plot’ Filmmakers Josh Stifter and Daniel DegnanFilmmakers Josh Stifter and Daniel Degnan join Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast to talk about their new movie 'Greywood's Plot', a pitch black comedy horror that tells the story of a pair of amateur cryptozoologists who investigate the sighting of a cryptid on a plot of land owned by an eccentric recluse.
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2022-09-1727 min
Much More Muchier with Pup Duffy & Keira LaneJosh Stifter and Daniel Degnan of "Greywood's Plot"After finding a tape of what appears to be a monster, two friends journey into the woods to uncover if the video was a hoax.Josh Stifter (born Sept. 1985) began his filmmaking adventure crafting short movies with his friends after school everyday. He pursued animation in college and quickly found a job directing cartoons for director Kevin Smith (SModco Cartoon Show, TUSK) After years of creating shorts and animated films, Josh has decided to tackle features, jumping at the opportunity to make his first full length film, The Good Exorcist, with Robert Rodriguez (Red11, Alita Battle Angel...
2022-09-1424 min
Psychotronica: A Podcast for Forgotten FilmInterview with director Josh StifterThe Psychos chat with independent filmmaker Josh Stifter who is helping keep psychotronic cinema alive.
2022-07-251h 35
The Ron Purtee ShowJosh Stifter (Original Air Date 6/9/2020)Josh Stifter stops by to talk indie filmmaking and his new film Greywood's Plot!
2022-02-2129 min
New Horror ExpressJosh Stifter Interview - Greywood's Plot (2019)NHE host Scott Murphy chats to writer/director Josh Stifter about his film “Greywood’s Plot.” A movie that starts out being about a search for a monster in the woods but goes in a direction you wont see coming! Over the course of the interview Scott chats to Josh about the pluses and minuses of shooting […]
2021-12-3059 min
Tied to the TracksSlayer - Reign in Blood with Josh StifterYou have no choice of life or death as filmmaker Josh Stifter joins us to talk about Slayer's half-hour 1986 speed metal gauntlet-drop, "Reign In Blood." Show notes are available at https://ttttpod.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more.
2021-11-131h 05
The Reel '96 PodcastEpisode 10 - UNFORGETTABLE w/Josh StifterThis is an EPIC ninety minute plunge into John Dahl's worst movie by far. Director Josh Stifter (Greywood's Plot) tags along to plumb the depths of this mid-90s oddity. Part thriller, part noir, part horror? It's like Crank meets Inception without any of the fun of either one!Movies mentioned: American Movie, No Escape, Turbulence and so much more!
2021-10-201h 34Piecing It Together PodcastMalignant (Featuring Josh Stifter)On the 203rd episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Josh Stifter joins me to talk about James Wan's glorious return to horror, Malignant. It's almost the textbook definition of the "blank check" movie as Warner Bros clearly gave him free reign to do anything his crazy heart desires, and man did he do something different. Puzzle pieces include A Nightmare on Elm Street, Evil Dead 2, Demons and Suspiria.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Malignant and the movies we discuss!https://malignant.warnerbros.com/Director – James WanWriter – James Wan & Akela CooperS...
2021-09-1754 minPiecing It Together PodcastThe Mitchells Vs The Machines (Featuring Josh Stifter)On the 182nd episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Josh Stifter joins me to talk about Sony Pictures Animation's latest, The Mitchells Vs The Machines, out now on Netflix. It's one of the most fun movies of the year so far, and a real film lovers film. Puzzle pieces include Be Kind Rewind, Little Miss Sunshine, 2001 and Lady Bird.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Mitchells Vs The Machines and the movies we discuss!https://www.netflix.com/title/81399614Director – Michael RiandaWriter – Michael Rianda and Jeff RoweStarring Danny...
2021-05-101h 08Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 3 Episode 22: What to do with a Short Film with Filmmaker Brian LonanoI stumbled onto Brian Lonano's short films on Arrow Player and instantly knew I needed to talk to this guy. His sort of insanity is not only entertaining as hell, but also inspiring for any filmmaker or artist who has crazy ideas they just need to get out of their head.On this episode we talked about the struggles of making "trash", the importance of knowing what kind of films you're making, content, paying for your art out of your own pocket, trying to strive for more than mediocrity, and staying grounded. This and so much more.
2021-03-291h 11Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 3 Episode 21: Women in Independent Filmmaking with Theresa Frankel, Amalia May, and Julianna PittThis was a very special episode to me! Not only is the most guests I've ever had on one episode, but it also was the first time I tried to tackle a specific topic like this - Woman in independent filmmaking.Theresa, Amalia, and Julianna all work in varying degrees in the film industry, so having them on the show to express their perspective was not only insightful, but also completely entertaining! Topics for this week included how they started on a new projects during the pandemic, the struggles of bringing your own voice to a film, Seed...
2021-03-221h 41Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 3 Episode 20: How to Make a Grindhouse Movie with MJ DixonThis week on the podcast I had the chance to talk with horror exploitation filmmaker M.J. Dixon about his movies, what it's like making movies in Great Britain, the struggles of getting the take, and how to limit yourself.I love how many filmmakers I've been able to find who truly embody this concept of low-budget, independent spirit, and MJ is now exception!Make sure to check out all of his stuff at mycho.co.ukCheers! Have a great week everyone.Josh
2021-03-151h 05Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 3 Episode 19: Where Do You Get an Idea with Filmmaker Timothy TroyThis week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Timothy Troy, a really talented short film director and veteran to the industry. He's work as a dolly grip on MANY really amazing features and his resume is incredibly impressive.We discussed where our ideas come from, learning from professional film sets, exploring the concept of what actually fuels our inspiration and who we're making our movies for, where money should go when you do have some funding, Mike Flanagan, how ego can get in the way, and watching old projects.Have a great day everyone...
2021-03-011h 06Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 3 Episode 17: Producer and Director Cameron FifeHEYO!I took a week off from podcasting but I'm back now and SUPER excited to get back to work on getting new shows recorded, promoting the podcast, and hopefully making this show a little more interactive. Anyone listening probably know about speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels, the site you can go to and leave me audio messages to play on the show! This weeks guest was great.Cameron Fife has not only directed two feature films and a bunch of shorts, he's also an actor and performer, as well as working on countless music videos and other...
2021-02-151h 01Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 3 Episode 15: Director Justin RodriguezOne of the things I love about this podcast is the variety of filmmakers I can find. Low-budget filmmaking is a diverse topic ranging from people just running and gunning, to folks running kickstarters to just get that extra little bit of cash to help bring their vision to life. I've talked to filmmakers who have been doing this half their lives and people just starting out. This week, I had the pleasure to chat with Justin Rodriguez, a Texas based filmmaker who is early on in his career, but has a vision and eye for what he's...
2021-01-2559 minLow-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 3 Episode 14: Writer and Director Vincente DiSantiHey everyone,This weeks episode I had the pleasure to chat with Vincente DiSanti about his film Never Hike Alone. We discussed the process of making a fan film, the things you can learn from working in animation, what can go wrong working with old vehicles, tricks we've learned from watching other directors, Hitchcock, and so much more.Make sure to check out his Womp Stomp Films youtube channel!Cheers,Josh
2021-01-181h 29
CultpoddenSpecialavsnitt | Josh Stifter - IndieregissörTjuvstart med Cultpodden!Josh Stifter är indiefilmare som varit med i en realityserie som heter "Rebel Without A Crew". Där Robert Rodriguez gav honom och några andra filmare två veckor att göra en långfilm på, med en budget på 7000 dollar. Filmen han gjorde heter "The Good Exorcist". Han har förutom den även gjort en film som heter "Greywood's Plot" och har en film på gång som heter "Scumbag", vilket är tänkt att släppas i år.Säsong 3 av Cultpodden drar igång den 9 September! Så häng med då!
2020-08-261h 02
It Came From QueensBroadcast #7 - A Tale of Minnows, Dogs, and Walruses (Feat. Josh Stifter)This week on IT CAME FROM QUEENS, Ben shoots the shit with Indy Filmmaker & Animator Josh Stifter of FLUSH STUDIOS. They discuss Josh's Animated works such as Minnow, and his promotional work for Kevin Smith's TUSK (2014). Also, Josh details the behind the stories behind his Rebel Without a Crew contribution, THE GOOD EXORCIST and his recent horror-comedy feature, GREYWOOD'S PLOT. They discuss TROMA, MTV LIQUID Television, chasing your dreams, and not compromising as an artist. Follow Josh on Twitter at @JoshStifter and pledge to his Patreon at www.patreon.com/flushstudios.FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: @falbo_benjamin ...
2020-04-161h 27