Ep 2 - Crafting a Sci-Fi Masterpiece: Attack of the Killer Brains from Outer Space
06/14/23 • 20 min
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) and don't miss an episode of “A Filmmaker's Guide to the Galaxy.”
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) and don't miss an episode of “A Filmmaker's Guide to the Galaxy.”
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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."
Stay tuned for more exciting adventures with this filmmaking couple!
Next Episode
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 and keep your seatbelt fastened! "A Filmmaker's Guide to the Galaxy" is going deeper into space!
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