A Filmmaker's Guide to the Galaxy

Ep 5 - Cosmic Meet-Cute: Allison Otto, Director of “The Thief Collector”

Julie and Sylas wrap up Volume One with their first interview! In Episode #5, they chit-chat with Allison Otto about the similarities between documentary and narrative filmmaking, color palettes, buttery lenses, and being on a creative journey. Otto is an award-nominated feature documentary director who has been compared with Errol Morris and Wes Anderson. Her first film, “The Thief Collector,” premiered at South by Southwest in 2022.  Watch the movie, out now! [https://www.amazon.com/Thief-Collector-Eric-Banks/dp/B0B65XJ369/ref=sr_1_1?crid=L4QDD62ZJYC2&keywords=the+thief+collector&qid=1701817458&s=instant-video&sprefix=the+theif+co%2Cinstant-video%2C156&sr=1-1 ] Watch: 180 Degrees South [https://www.amazon.com/180-South-Chris-Malloy/dp/B003QF6XLG ]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204836/support]

Ep 4 - Screenwriting Gems and Space Rocks: Recap of the Austin Film Festival

Sylas and Julie decide to take a leap and invest in a trip to the Austin Film Festival. What a blast! In Episode #4, they talk about their favorite panelists and imagine all the ways they'll use this new-found knowledge to tinker under the hood of "Attack of the Killer Brains from Outer Space." Anyone who loves a good story will enjoy hearing the best-of moments from these screenwriting greats: Shane Black, Meg Lefauve and Jim Hart! Check out the latest videos on the Dall House Pictures YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dallhousepictures ] page. Link to People Magazine article about Wally Marzano-Lesnevich's feature, co-written with Paul Reiser, "The Problem with People." [https://people.com/paul-reiser-the-problem-with-people-first-trailer-exclusive-8383275] Jacob Krueger Studio [https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com/]: "That guy? ... Yes." Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204836/support]

Ep 3 - Brainstorming Meteorites: The Art of Crafting Characters

Join Julie, the quirky brainiac, and Sylas, with his flair for the fantastical, as they take you on an intergalactic journey through the creative chaos of writing characters for their upcoming sci-fi film, "Attack of the Killer Brains from Outer Space." In Episode #3, the dynamic duo gets into the hilarious and mind-bending process of creating characters, including: making tough choices, axing some characters and completely revamping others, finding inspiration in known actors, and things to watch when trying to balance personality while maintaining diversity in an ensemble cast. With so many juicy details to spill, this episode unfolds like a cinematic rollercoaster. Get more Julie and Sylas online [https://www.dallhousepictures.com/portfolio]and keep your seatbelt fastened! "A Filmmaker's Guide to the Galaxy" is going deeper into space! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204836/support]

Ep 2 - Crafting a Sci-Fi Masterpiece: Attack of the Killer Brains from Outer Space

In Episode #2, Sylas and Julie spill the cosmic beans about their movie, "Attack of the Killer Brains from Outer Space." They reveal their writing process, which started from a random scene Sylas had jotted down ages ago - and took off organically from there. They talk about finding  inspiration while writing: researching classics from both the Sci-Fi and Coming of Age genres. They ended up pulling references from "The Last Starfighter" and "The Breakfast Club" and honing in on old-school sci-fi flicks like "The Blob" and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" for their nostalgic charm and use of practical special effects.    Stay tuned in with stars-to-be Sylas and Julie (DallHousePictures.com [https://www.dallhousepictures.com/]) and don't miss an episode of “A Filmmaker's Guide to the Galaxy.”  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204836/support]

Ep 1 - From Filmmaking Dreams to a New Feature: Our Journey Begins!

Meet Julie and Sylas and get on board with the dynamic filmmaking duo behind the podcast "A Filmmaker's Guide to the Galaxy." In Episode #1, they share their journeys to becoming filmmakers and talk about meeting on the set of Sylas' first film, "They Reach." Next, they introduce their dream project—a wild teen sci-fi action-comedy about an alien invasion at a high school, which they've co-written and are planning to co-direct.    Finally, check out the awesome music video that Julie and Sylas wrote and directed for Seattle band Smokey Brights: "Resolutions [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO4MDVH3Cvg]." Stay tuned for more exciting adventures with this filmmaking couple! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204836/support]