BEHIND THE LENS digs deep into DIG TWO GRAVES this week with special guests, actress SAMANTHA ISLER, and writer/director HUNTER ADAMS!
First up, to accommodate her school schedule, we have a pre-recorded interview with SAMANTHA ISLER. While you may know her best thanks to the acclaimed film CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, it was actually DIG TWO GRAVES and working with writer/director HUNTER ADAMS that prepared Samantha for what lay ahead in her acting future. Listen as Samantha talks about working with legend Ted Levine in DIG TWO GRAVES, as well as subsequent films with Viggo Mortenson and Aaron Sorkin; the challenges and joy of her role as “Jake Mather” in DIG TWO GRAVES; and of course, her own work ethic as a young actress.
At the halfway mark in the show, DIG TWO GRAVES writer/director HUNTER ADAMS joins us as we dig into the making of DIG TWO GRAVES. From script to location scouting to the influence of the Southern Illinois region and its folklore in the story and visuals, to cinematography, sound design, score and snakes (yes, snakes), we’ve got it all covered. Filmmakers will appreciate some of Hunter’s sage advice when it comes to making an indie film, as well as economical tidbits such as swapping character gender when it means getting the right actor for the role.you find the right actor for the role. or and score, we’ve got it all covered
Plus, hear from acclaimed former British and Italian TV executive WALTER IUZZOLINO in an excerpt of this exclusive interview with critic debbie elias, as he talks about his new streaming service now available in the United States – WALTER PRESENTS. Combing the globe for the best dramatic series available, Walter has personally curated WALTER PRESENTS with a selection of over 40 different series from more than 15 countries, all available for binge-watching in their entirety 24/7; and two new series are added every month. And get a taste of Italian director GABRIELE MAINETTI’s new film, THEY CALL ME JEEG, as debbie talks about this inspired and creative meld of action, crime thriller, love story, 70’s grit and anime. A “must see” film!
