Episode 112: Anderson Cowan “Groupers”

Anderson Cowan (center) at the FILA 2019 Q&A for “Groupers” At Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2019, the feature film Groupers took home four awards; including Best Feature, Best Director, Best Lead Actress and Best Supporting Actor.  Writer/Director Anderson Cowan had a great screening at the festival and a great Q&A, so I knew he’d be …

Exceptional Minds Animation Block

2019 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film An assortment of animated shorts from the artists at Exceptional Minds – a nonprofit vocational school and studio for young adults on the autism spectrum located in Sherman Oaks. Directors: Jacob Lenard, Craig Hills, Michael Shiu, Dylan Carbonell, Andrew Turney, Jacob Olsen, Jessica “Jess” Jerome, Michael Yochim, Carter Capps …

Scrap

2019 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film A young, single-mom Beth finds herself living in her car and struggles to hide her homelessness from her brother Ben. Director: Leena Pendharker Writer(s): Vivian Kerr Producer(s): Vivian Kerr, Sapna Gandhi Cast: Vivian Kerr, Anthony Rapp Purchase Tickets Anthony Rapp as “Ben” and Vivian Kerr as “Beth” Return to …

Shoot ‘Em Dead

2019 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film When outlaw Don Barren is cornered by the Sheriff and his posse, he has only one option: Shoot ‘Em Dead. Director: The Macias Brothers Writer(s): The Macias Brothers Producer(s): The Macias Brothers Cast: Drew Macias, Lee Ellis, and Gary Plummer Purchase Tickets Shoot ’em…til they’re dead! Return to 2019 …