Ashton Hertz - DoP - Exec Producer

Tim Willrich - Producer

Joining me this week, Tim Willrich Tim is a UK-based producer dedicated to bold, distinctive, and genre-driven storytelling. With a background rooted in independent cinema, Tim has built a reputation for nurturing projects that combine strong creative vision with commercial appeal.    2025 saw Tim & Limbo Produce action horror 'For the Good of the Herd' in association with Screen Anthology, as well as World War II action drama 'The Ghost and the Gun', a feature filmed on location in Bali, Indonesia. 2026 will see multiple projects in development, with at least two advancing into production in the latter half of the year. At the heart of Tim’s work is a deep commitment to supporting original voices and cultivating genre films that surprise and engage audiences. Through Limbo, he continues to champion projects that blur the line between independent spirit and global reach, with a vision to bring daring new stories to screens worldwide. Tim's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/timwillrich/] Tim's Website [https://www.limbopictures.com/] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl%20] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Ashton Hertz - DoP - Exec Producer

Joining me this week, Ashton Hertz Ashton is a senior creative producer, photographer and videographer based in London, England with over 12 years experience, working across film, brand and experiential projects. I know Ashton through a mutual friend, we have known of each other for about 10 years but this is the first time we have had a proper chat.  Tom Cruise BFI interview [https://youtu.be/e5Oqk_Y-Jm4?si=4sFJ5E78Cp1r1j4h] Ashton's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ashton.hertz/] Ashton's Website [https://ashtonhertz.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnueWXwS2pCVRx7t2fpHcqV2hmHtO3Z3afkrkQrxT1rXj0Wp2KHByu1cskF_w_aem_IhewGrZ1qHRLufPnuJSUpA] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl%20] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Marc Bellinger - Actor - First Cut Film Festival Co-Founder

Joining me this week, Marc Bellinger Marc has been producing film and involved in the arts for 2 decades. He was the lead role of Robin in The Devil’s Stomping Ground which opened Cucalorus Film Festival ‘22. He continues to act, direct, and produce short and commercial films in Wilmington. After Hours is his directorial debut short film! He also runs the only horror film fest in Wilmington known as The First Cut which will be an annual festival! First Cut was where Reel Terror had it's US Premier, and it holds a special place in my heart! I am now a judge for First Cut.  If you have a short film, submit to First Cut! Marc's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marcbellingerofficial/] First Cut Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/firstcutproductions/] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl%20] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Nick Helm - Comedian

Joining me this week is Nick Helm Nick first took to the stand-up comedy stage in 2007 and quickly became a circuit legend with his tour de force of one-liners, stories, poems and jokes. Since then, he’s become one of Britain’s most loved comedians for his multiple, memorable and moving television appearances, his critically acclaimed writing and his legendary rollercoaster live shows. Across the years, Nick has taken multiple mega hit shows to the Edinburgh Fringe including the must-see Keep Hold of the Gold, the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated Dare to Dream and the completely sold out This Means War. In 2017, he embarked on his first full tour, hitting 25 dates across the UK with his hilarious show There Is Nothing You Can Do To Me That I Haven’t Already Done To Myself. He also released two successful albums Nick Helm is F*cking Amazing and Hot ‘n’ Heavy, which feature hit songs from his solo shows and are available on iTunes and Bandcamp. Nick has become a firm TV favourite having appeared on multiple shows both acting and as himself. He was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award for his starring role in critically acclaimed BBC Three sitcom, Uncle, and also played the adorable Watto is Channel 4’s Loaded which was later broadcast on AMC in America. He’s also fronted his own food travelogue show Eat Your Heart Out with Nick Helm on Dave and his own high-octane variety show Nick Helm’s Heavy Entertainment on BBC Three. This is all in addition to his other unforgettable TV appearances such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, Russell Howard’s Good News and Celebrity Mastermind. Nick's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thenickhelm/] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl%20] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Sean D Arena - Writer, Photographer

Joining me this week is Sean D Arena Since his first job as a Camera Production Assistant in 2007, Sean has worked for companies like Dotdash Meredith, Time Inc, NBCUniversal, and Cablevision, as well as a freelancer on various film & TV sets. Sean was the Writer/Editor for the documentary Cherry's In Season, [https://cherrysinseason.com/] which takes the audience through a season in the life of a bar in one of Fire Island's most iconic LGBTQ+ communities. Recently, he was one of the writers for the documentary Keeper of the Bay [https://www.dearocean.org/keeper-of-the-bay] - a film about marine conservation through the eyes of a native Hawaiian woman as she fights to continue her family legacy. And most recently Sean was one of the creators and production managers of Images of Trans Humanity [https://imagesoftranshumanity.com/images]. I had a lovely time talking to Sean, so enjoy.  Sean's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/seanthearena/] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl ] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]:  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]