John Pierson -“Clerks,” “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Slacker” and More

The man that brought you “Slacker,” “Clerks,” “Thin Blue Line” and “Go Fish” comes on the podcast to talk about the golden age of indie film – the 80’s. John Pierson talks about negotiating, finding new films, dealing with film makers and more. He tells his story of making a place for himself in the indie film scene in his great book, “Spike, Mike, Slackers and Dykes.” This book is filled with great stories. Instead of having JohnPierson just repeat them, I tried to get him to expand and give…

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The Eric Schaeffer Interview

https://media.blubrry.com/proudlyresents/proudlyresents.com/media/prp082.mp3Podcast: Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSThe Director of “If Lucy Fell” and “My Life’s In Turnaround,”  Eric Schaeffer, talks about life as an indie director. How he went from cabbie to indie darling and back again. (Not really back, but it sounded good.) He addresses The fall out he had with his partner and the reunion. Also sex in his films, casting and we even get a cameo from his mom. His other works include, “Fall,” “After Fall Winter” and the TV shows “Gravity” and “They’re Out of the Business.” WARNING:…

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