Darren & Josh Make a Movie

Darren & Josh expose their BRAINS as Darren’s new film TWISTED drops! | Season 2 | Episode 6 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

In this week's @djmakeamovie.bsky.social, Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social pull focus on editing, promotion, practical FX and how to balance studio/producer notes with a director's vision. Plus, they expose how to film exposed brains. Gotta see it to believe it!
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Darren & Josh Crash Days of the Dead | Episode 5 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

Horror filmmakers Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social crash Las Vegas con Days of the Dead! We ask attendees what they love about horror cons, and chat with community heroes the Soska Sisters. Special appearance by Art the Clown himself, David Howard Thornton!
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Darren and Josh FREAK OUT that their movie is SCREWED!! | Episode 4 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

What happens when you spend a year developing a film concept only to see a similar idea announced? Is @djmakeamovie.bsky.social screwed?? Find out in the new episode, with filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social!
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For those following the show @djmakeamovie.bsky.social, here's the trailer for Darren Lynn Bousman's new horror film, TWISTED, starring Lauren LaVera!

SAW & Twisted Pictures Producer Mark Burg Calls Our Movie Pitch Darren’s Best | Episode 2 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

On the new episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social, filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social pitch their KILLER CON concept to SAW franchise producer Mark Burg! It's gettin' real, folks!
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Pitching a Movie to Freddy Krueger Himself (Robert Englund) | Season 2 Episode 1 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social are back for Season 2 (the start of pre-production), with special guest Robert Englund! The guys talk acting, horror, all things Freddy, and try to harpoon the white whale of their upcoming film. @djmakeamovie.bsky.social
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Season 2 of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social returns tomorrow, as filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social join Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund, to talk horror and movie magic!

Darren and Josh Talk About Their Recent Work | Mini Pod YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

Filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social share anecdotes about the vicissitudes of working in the mercurial film industry. Lots of bleeped names and day drinking in this mini-pod episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social!
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How to Do a Curling Iron Stab Effect | FX Breakdown | Mini-Pod YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

On this week's @djmakeamovie.bsky.social, Darren Lynn Bousman breaks down how his next movie broke down… Then @joshstolberg.bsky.social autopsies a kill scene from his film CRAWLSPACE, breaking down how he shot a “curling iron through the head” on a low-budget film. SECRETS REVEALED!

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Things They Don’t Teach You In Film School. Sometimes being a filmmaker sucks… It can be isolating, depressive, and emotionally devastating. We started this podcast to pull back the curtain on being a working… and at sometimes UNWORKING filmmaker… Here ya go. #realtalk #horror #movies #podcast 1/4

Ugly Horror Christmas Sweater Party at Residuals Tavern!
Bring your most cursed holiday sweater, grab a drink, and swing by our Confession Booth, your answers might end up in an upcoming episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social 😈
7–9pm. Be festive. Be weird. See you there. #horror #podcast #party #movie

Give @djmakeamovie.bsky.social your hot take. Get out of your safe zone. Speak your truth. Drop a comment and say it with your whole chest. Some may be selected to defend their choice.
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End of Season 1! Our Next Steps + HUGE Season 2 Announcements! YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

We're wrapping @djmakeamovie.bsky.social Season 1 - and what a ride it's been! We'll take a short break before filmmakers Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social return with Season 2 on casting, funding & preproduction. In the meantime, enjoy this ep & leave a comment!
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Sorority Row Panel | LIVE From Horrorcon | Episode 24 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

The new episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social returns to HorrorCon for a panel on the @joshstolberg.bsky.social-scripted SORORITY ROW (2009) and the 1982 classic that inspired it, HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, with director Mark Rosman and star Eileen Davidson! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hwt...

The Art of Pitching | Episode 23 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

Learn how to pitch your film from two of the best! Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social show the craft and ingenuity needed to hook studio execs and producers. A whole film school course in 76 minutes! youtu.be/zuv219V5D_w?...

Darren Gets Spooked at Spooky Empire | Hana Mae Lee, Danielle Harris, Kane Hodder | Episode 22 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

Guests abound in the new @djmakeamovie.bsky.social: Danielle Harris, Hana Mae Lee, Kane Hodder, plus Steve Barton! Darren Lynn Bousman appears at Spooky Empire con, then breaks down the convention biz with @joshstolberg.bsky.social as they work up their Killer Con concept!
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TUESDSAY NIGHT! This Tuesday! Come hang out and have a drink with Darren and me and the @djmakeamovie.bsky.social gang!!!

Brainstorming Our Ideas & Meet the Family!!! | Episode 21 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

Show producer Addison Marshall joins filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social to drill down into the KILLER CON concept as they head toward the writers room! Plus, meet the madcap @djmakeamovie.bsky.social crew 🫡
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LIVE from HorrorCon: Inside the SAW Franchise | Episode 20 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

In the new @djmakeamovie.bsky.social, Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social take the stage at LA’s HorrorCon, with several key creatives of the Saw franchise to do a deep dive into all things Saw! Moderated by horror champion & filmmaker @joerusso.bsky.social!
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Jigsaw Himself Talks About the Saw franchise and Acting | Tobin Bell | Episode 19 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

John Kramer himself, TOBIN BELL, joins SAW-meisters Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social to talk about his incredible film career, how the lead role in SAW changed his life, and secrets to creating memorable characters, on the brand new @djmakeamovie.bsky.social ⭐
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Today @joshstolberg.bsky.social & Darren Bousman sat down with THE MAN… THE MYTH… THE JIGSAW... Tobin Bell for a upcoming episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social!

This is a great one and can’t wait for all to hear the wisdom dropped by John Kramer.

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@djmakeamovie.bsky.social does a live AMA at the top of the hour, 4pm Pacific! Bring your questions about horror cinema, the SAW franchise, and indie filmmaking! With Darren Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social!
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Danielle Harris Explains the Horror Con Circuit | Episode 18 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social bring their "Killer Con" movie concept to a veteran of horror films & the horror con circuit, Danielle Harris! The guys pick her brain in order to find story beats for their new film then decide that Danielle must be in the film!
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Darren and Josh Make TWO movies?! And Answer Your Questions! | Episode 17 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social answer your mailbag questions on everything from music rights to Saw spoilers to how Jessica Biel caught Darren in his underwear. Plus, the guys decide on not ONE but TWO movie ideas that they want to make and discuss how they plan to move forward on BOTH!

We're 16 episodes in... it's time for a mail bag segment on @djmakeamovie.bsky.social! Put your questions for Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social in the comments below or email DJMakeAMovie@gmail.com. Questions on indie filmmaking, horror cinema, SAW, Josh's go-to cocktail... let's hear it!

Amanda Gives Darren a Piece of Her Mind! | Shawnee Smith | Episode 16 YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

Shawnee Smith - yeah, Amanda! - drops in to swap stories with Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social about their work together on the SAW franchise! They chat about the Amanda legacy, and strategize on how to keep creative control over their forthcoming film!
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