Hey guys,

Sorry I’ve been slacking– I’ve been working hard putting together a new film called THE KING OF PRUSSIA with Renart Films and I haven’t had time to humble myself and beg more successful filmmakers for interviews — but soon I will! I miss doing the show and getting your email’s so I’ll be back with fresh eps in no time. Thanks for your patience!

Dan

 

 Episode #43 - John Stewart Muller & Laura Boersma [53:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

A wrap-up and review of the 2008 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL with discussions about such films as 305, FIX and THE LAST LULLYBY.

Plus, host Dan Schechter interviews guests John Stewart Muller & Laura Boersma about their debut feature film LIE TO ME, starring Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Nick Wechsler ("Roswell"), Courtney Ford and Shoshanna Bush.

The Two Discuss:

- How to get Brandon Routh in your movie, along with an above average-looking cast.

- How to get a steamy sex scene on camera while keeping your actors celebate off camera.

- How to keep a relationship legally bound without ever getting married.

And More!

If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a guest please email us at podcast@renartfilms.com

Intro Links:

Fix Official Website

The Last Lullaby Official Website

305 Official Website

Ryan’s Radio Interview

Let Them Chirp Awhile Official Website

Flyboys Offical Website

Lie To Me Links:

Lie To Me Official Website

Lie To Me Trailer

Befriend Lie to Me on MYSPACE.

Dan interviews brothers David and Daniel Holechek about their debut feature film 305.

1. As I hoped I’ve made clear to you guys, I loved this film. Besides 300 and The Office, was Mel Brooks an influence?

 Mel Brooks was definitely an influence in the approach we took
with ‘305′. When we looked around at other films in this genre, there
really wasn’t anything recent that we liked so we kept going back to
things like ‘Spaceballs’ and "Robin Hood" Men in Tights’. I think
what we enjoyed about those films is their attempt to tell their own
story as well as their ability to be consistently funny. We hoped get
somewhere close to that level of quality.

2. Is it fair to call this a spoof film? What I liked about your film so much is that it wasn’t REALLY a spoof of the actual structure of 300 because it had its own independent story… its almost kind of a sequel, right?

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 Episode #42 - Chris Eigeman [48:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Dan Schechter interviews guest Chris Eigeman (Star of BARCELONA, KICKING AND SCREAMING & THE TREATMENT) about his award-winning, directorial debut TURN THE RIVER (starring Famke Janssen and Rip Torn). The film will be released in NY May 9th and LA May 16th.

The Two Discuss:

- Bringing home the bacon at this years Hamptons International Film Festival where Famke won Best Acting and Eigeman won Best Screenplay honors (respectively).

- Starring in some of Dan’s favorite movies ever, including the famous Whit Stilman Trilogy, and Noah Baumbach’s earlier films.

- Sure Famke Janssen can shoot pool like a pro, but can she act? (scratch that, reverse it).

- What the future holds for this kick-ass film and its sarcastic auteur.

-And More!

If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a guest please email us at podcast@renartfilms.com

TURN THE RIVER official website.

TTR trailer.

Trailer for The Treatment, starring Chris and Famke.

Movie Poster Below for THE TREATMENT (starring Eigeman, Janssen & Ian Holm).

 

 Episode #41 - Todd Strauss-Schulson [46:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Dan Schechter interviews guest Todd Strauss-Schulson about directing music videos (for Ben Lee, Five for Fighting, etc) and his internet phenonmenon/viral video sensation "Evan and Gareth Series."

The Two Discuss:

-Tiffany Amber-Theissan: Still "Dayam!" worthy after all these years. (SPOILER: Also, her boobs are discussed).

- The epic genesis of "Evan and Gareth" and what the future holds for these crazy kids.

- How to direct a music video… then realize there’s no point to learn.

- How to spend $500 and make sure everyone in Hollywood sees your work.

- And More!

If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a guest please email us at podcast@renartfilms.com.

- Todd’s Official Website at Ulterior Productions.

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- Evan and Gareth on YOUTUBE.

- Ben Lee music video for "American Television" starring Tiffany Amber-Theissen on VH1 - GO VOTE!.

 

 Episode #40 - Jess Manafort & Stella Maeve [43:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Dan Schechter interviews guests Jess Manafort (writer/director) and Stella Maeve (actor) about thier upcoming feature film REMEMBER THE DAZE (in theaters April 11th).

The Three Discuss:

- Is it a man’s world? Not on Ladies’ Night.

- Creating an amazing ensemble cast including Melanie Diaz (Be Kind, Rewind), Leighton Meester ("Gossip Girls"), Chris Marquette (The Invisible), Amber Heard (Never Back Down), Alexa Vega (Spy Kids Trilogy), Michael Welch (Twilight) and, of course, Stella Maeve.

- Stella’s upcoming indie film HAROLD (co-starring Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ally Sheedy and Spencer Breslin, out April 30th.)

- How to get from fests to movie theaters.

- And more!

If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a guest please email us at podcast@renartfilms.com

Official Site for REMEMBER THE DAZE.

Trailer for REMEMBER THE DAZE.

Behind the Scenes of RTD.

IMDB for a FULL LIST of actors.

Variety Review for REMEMBER THE DAZE.

Be friends with RTD on FACEBOOK.

Be friends with RTD on MYSPACE.

Be friends with Stella on MYSPACE!

 

 Episode #39 - Tom Quinn [51:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Dan Schechter interviews guest Tom Quinn about his award-winning debut feature film THE NEW YEAR PARADE.

The two discuss:

- The humiliating double defeat of Renart films at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival and bringin’ home the Grand Jury Prize.

- How long does it take to make a film? Now double it…

- From Here to Awesome: Awesome?

- And More!

Trailer for the NEW YEAR PARADE!

Variety Review!

Official Website!

Be friends with NEW YEAR PARADE on MYSPACE!

 

 Episode #38 - Fred Guadelli [43:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest host Tim Duff interviews the award-winning Sunday Night Football Producer Fred Guadelli.

The Two Discuss:

- What does a Sports Producer do?

- Fred’s game-changing invention of the 1st and 10 graphic technology.

- HD and how it’s changing the game.

- Sports in 3D???

- Let’s see if this tough guy can handle a Pod Quiz.

- And more!

 

 Episode #37 - Mary Bronstein [33:43m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Dan Schechter has himself a sit-down with guest Mary Bronstein (writer/director of YEAST, starring Greta Gerwig and Amy Judd, which premieres at the 2008 SXSW Film Festival.)

The Two Discuss:

- Writing and direcing your first film.

- Mary’s starring role in Joe Swanberg’s BUTTERKNIFE.

- Starring in Hubby Ronald Bronstein’s FROWNLAND.

- T.G.I.S.W.X.W.

- And More!

YEAST Trailer.

BUTTERKNIFE intro by MARY BRONSTEIN.

FROWNLAND Official Website

BUTTERKNIFE: Episode 1.

Be friends with YEAST on MYSPACE!

Host Dan Schechter interviews guests Judson Pearce Morgan & Kelly Overton about their co-writing/directing debut feature THE COLLECTIVE (premiering at this year’s Vail Film Festival.)

THE COLLECTIVE Q and A with Judson Pearce Morgan and Kelly Overton

Judson:  Since Kelly (my co-director) is on location and I’m in LA right now, I’ll answer these questions and then pass them on to Kelly to attach her comments.

 
RFP: So where did the idea for The Collective come from?

JUDSON: For years I had been intrigued by the story behind the cathedral on 6th Ave and 22nd street.  It’s the one that became the Limelight, then a few other clubs, most recently I think it was called Avalon.  It’s infamous for some particularly wild times in the late 80’s.  We started wondering how a place of worship, a sacred space like that, become a club?  What kind of spiritual residue was left there?  And in what form, good or evil?  At the same time we found ourselves in conversation after conversation with other New Yorkers about all these new religions that seem to be popping up.  We explored many ideas, but I would say that it was a mix of these two things that got us started.

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 Episode #36 - Josh Alexander [40:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Dan Schechter interviews Josh Alexander (writer/actor/producer) about his upcoming feature film BACKSEAT (in theaters March 28th).

The Two Discuss:

- Writing, fundraising, producing and distributing the comedy BACKSEAT.

- The upcoming Kate Hudson/Dane Cook comedy MY BEST FRIEND’S GIRL.

- Landing a major Southwest Airlines ad campaign (Cha-Ching!)

- How he got such a sweet trailer edited…

- And More!

Check out the trailer for Backseat!

Host Daniel Schechter interviews guest Randall Cole (Writer/Director, REAL TIME, 19 MONTHS) after this year’s 2008 Slamdance Film Festival.

Okay, so as I’ve told you (and I’m repeating it here for the public at large) your film was my favorite at Park City this year. Hat’s off. What’s the film about?

Thanks. Very simply - It’s about a hitman who gives a gambler he’s been hired to kill one hour to live.

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Host Dan Schechter has himself his first written podcast with guest Tom Stern (Writer/Director/Producer of THIS IS A BUSINESS.)

Tom’s film is now available on indiepix and can be viewed RIGHT NOW!! Click here!

Everyone’s favorite question: What’s your movie about?

THIS IS A BUSINESS is about a shipping clerk with loftier ambitions who decides to start his own business knowing only that he will either create a product or provide a service and “whatever it is, it will be good… for everyone.”

It’s an off-beat comedy.  But it also has a little weight to it as well.  Or I just flatter myself to think I made something meaningful.

Full Story »

 

 Episode #35 - SLAMDANCE [58:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Dan Schechter and guests Kevin Corrigan, Tim Duff and Ryan Piotrowicz discuss this year’s Sundance/Slamdance Film Festivals.

The Four Discuss:

- Ryan Piotrowicz’s THE PROJECT taking home this year’s Slamdance Audience Award, along with $10,000.

- Kevin Corrigan takes us through the ghosts of Sundance past - not to mention working on such films as GOODFELLAS, THE DEPARTED and Sundance Fave WALKING AND TALKING.

- Tim Duff discusses how having two films at this year’s festival still doesn’t get him any attention.

- The Best and the Worse of this year’s fests.

- And More!

Ryan Piotrowicz Filmmaker Magazine Interview.

Daniel Schechter Filmmaker Magazine Interview.

 

 Episode #34 - Jess Weixler [34:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Dan Schechter interviews guest Jess Weixler (Actor, TEETH, PETER AND VANDY and THE BIG BAD SWIM).

The Two Discuss:

- The release of the upcoming film TEETH (finally).

- Winning a sweet acting award at Sundance 2007.

- Having teeth in your vajayjay!

- Upcoming projects: Including a new film with Joe Swanberg and PETER AND VANDY, co-starring Jason Ritter.

- And More!

New Trailer for Teeth!

 
Check out the official website for TEETH.

Dan and Jess on Indiewire!

Interview with Jess Weixler on Youtube.com.

 
If you have any questions or comments, please email us at podcast@renartfilms.com with your thoughts.

 

 SPECIAL: Top Films of 2007! [65:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Hosts Dan Schechter and Josh Silfen countdown the best and worst films of 2007 with special guests.

The Two Discuss:

- The top 10 films of the year, according to past guests (There Will Be Blood, Juno and a few surprises).

- The worst 10 films of the year, according to Dan (Epic Movie, Pirates 3 and a few films that shouldn’t be suprises).

- A special double dose of the ol’ Pod Quiz with a stunning display of Adam Piotrowicz’s "photographic memory."

- And More!

 

 Episode #33 - Steve Clark & Thomas Moffett [41:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Daniel Schechter interviews guests Steve Clark and Thomas Moffett (Director and Writer of FROST, respectively.)

The Three Discuss:

- Attaching actor/hunk Jason Behr to thier debut indie feature FROST.

- If you’re going to write roles for your film, why not make them hot chicks?

- Attending the 2008 Slamdance Film Festival this year — and who will leave victorious…

- and More!

FROST trailer.

SLAMDANCE website.

 

 Episode #32 - Ryan Piotrowicz 2.0 [51:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Dan Schechter has himself another sit-down with writer/director Ryan Piotrowicz to discuss his feature film THE PROJECT, starring Michael Stahl David (CLOVERFIELD) Matt Servitto (ENCHANTED) & Juelz Santana. Executive Produced by Jim Jones.

SPECIAL INTRO WITH SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Two Discuss:

- The premiere of thier films at this years upcoming 2008 SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL.

- The production and post-production of THE PROJECT.

- Viral Marketing (Dan vs. Ryan - let’s rumble).

- Is this the episode where someone gets a PERFECT Pod Quiz???

- And More!

Check out the trailer of THE PROJECT!

Trailer for CHARLIE.

Check out Ryan’s previous interview and see how he’s grown…

Befriend THE PROJECT on MySpace.

If you have any questions or comments, please email podcast@renartfilms.com with your thoughts.

Michael Stahl David (Actor, CLOVERFIELD, "THE BLACK DONNELLYS" & THE PROJECT )

 

 Episode #31 - Adam Rifkin [52:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Daniel Schechter interviews Adam Rifkin (writer/director LOOK, THE CHASE, writer SMALL SOLDIERS, MOUSE HUNT).

Apologies for some bad sound. We’re aware of it, and we’re on top of it.

The Two Discuss:

- His latest releases LOOK (out in LA and NY Dec 14th) and HOMO ERECTUS (on DVD March ‘08).

- Taking control of your career with a little movie called MOUSE HUNT! Ever heard of it?

- The Cult Classic DETROIT ROCK CITY.

- The 20-year-old who came this %&#@ing close to re-making PLANET OF THE APES.

- And more!

LOOK Official Website.

HOMO ERECTUS trailer.

 

 Episode #30 - Michael Mosley [52:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Host Daniel Schechter interviews Actor Michael Mosley ("KIDNAPPED," YOU’RE NOBODY TILL SOMEBODY KILLS YOU, 27 DRESSES).

The two discuss:

- Filming in Mozambique, Africa.

- Starring in KIDNAPPED, YOU’RE NODBODY TIL SOMEBODY KILLS YOU, ALPHA MOM, GOODBYE BABY — You name it…

- The hit play, VENGEANCE, and what the dang The New York Times has to say about it.

- The role that got away from Al Pacino…

- And more!

Watch the trailer for THE INSURGENTS (Dir. Scott Dacko) or BUY the film today!

THE NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW of VENGEANCE.

YOU’RE NOBODY TIL SOMEBODY LOVES YOU on MYSPACE!

New Trailer for GOODBYE BABY!