Mon, 27 November 2023
Curt Willis is the Co-Founder/Director of Film Fest Knox - an international film festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, hosted by Visit Knoxville and the Visit Knoxville Film Office in partnership with Regal and The Public Cinema. |
Fri, 27 October 2023
Former Knoxville Film Festival Director Keith McDaniel gets in his undies. My reaction to the announcement from Film Fest Knox's Elev8or Pitch Film Competition |
Thu, 10 August 2023
The Knoxville Comedy Film Festival takes place at Central Cinema on August 12th. It's FREE! Come hang out and watch some funny short films, make friends, be less lonely, find meaning in the meaninglessness. |
Wed, 26 July 2023
Nick Crockett gets in his undies and talks about his new 4 part web series, Glass Valley. |
Thu, 6 April 2023
Knoxville filmmaker, Seth Young, talks about his experience in the Middle TN 54 Film Fest. |
Fri, 23 December 2022
The Knoxville Film Festival closes its doors after 19 years of serving the viewing public. I speak with the Knoxville Film Festival's founder and director Keith McDaniel on his decision to end the festival and the wisdom he's gained over his years running a successful film festival. I also give Keith the opportunity to crown the greatest 7 day shootout film of all time. |
Sat, 22 October 2022
I catch up with a couple friends at the Knoxville Horror Fest at the Parkway Drive-in Movie theater in Maryville, TN to discuss the 2022 Grindhouse Grindout trailers and the film festival in general. |
Sat, 9 April 2022
Jeff Snell calls in via burner phone while on the run to discuss the beefs between him and Kevin Wines, and also Tyler Broadway vs Bing Fu. According to Jeff, Keith McDaniel's video addressing the drama within the community is layered with hidden messages which we break down in this episode.
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Mon, 27 December 2021
Just saying Hi and talking some local film news and recent movies that I've seen. |
Wed, 16 September 2020
A couple quick conversations with Knoxville Filmmakers Jamison Stalsworth and Gabriel Crutchfield about their entry's in the Knox Film Fest's 7 Day shootout. |
Sun, 9 August 2020
A few BRIEF words about this Year's 7 Day Shootout for the Knox Film Fest. |
Mon, 9 September 2019
I talk with Kevin Wines about his kidnapping at the hands of the MethGator movement. |
Fri, 6 September 2019
Knoxville Filmmaker Jeff Snell is on his way to creating the greatest movie of all time. METH GATOR. I talk to him about it. |
Thu, 5 September 2019
Kelly Burke talks his first entry into a Tennessee 10 "Best of the Best" Film Competition. And I ramble about the 11th year of the 7 Day Shootout. But I keep it BRIEF. Both local film screenings take place at the Knoxville Film Festival on September 13-15 at Regal Downtown West Cinema 8. |
Tue, 12 February 2019
Rose Marie Machario is an author, actress, model and Host of the web series DREAM BIG where she interviews aspiring creatives about their pursuits and also shares her own creative journey. Season 4 drops on February 18th. Learn more at:
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Mon, 29 October 2018
The Southern Oasis Film Festival is planning it's first year in Knoxville in January. Fest Director Thomas Moore gets in his undies and discusses the origins and vision for the fest. We also address the controversy and resistance to a new film festival for Knoxville's film community. Go to Southernoasisff.com for more information about the festival including the Two Week Twister and the general submissions. |
Mon, 10 September 2018
I'm joined by fellow East TN filmmaker, Nicholas Crockett, to discuss the TN10 "Best of the Best" Filmmaking challenge that we both participated in earlier this summer. The screening for the TN10 is this weekend at the Knox Film Fest. Nick's movie is called "THE HERETIC IN LOWLAND" and mine is called "WE SAW A BRIGHT SPOT ON THE MOON." We discuss the making of these movies and share excitement for this weekend's screening. For tickets ($10) go to Knoxfilmfest.com or just show up at Regal Downtown West movie theater on Friday September 14th, at 7pm.
Direct download: _Talking_Indies_Nick_crockett_podcast.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:38pm EDT |
Tue, 28 August 2018
After participating in the Knox Film Fest's 7 Day shootout filmmaking competition, I ramble some thoughts about it. |
Thu, 26 July 2018
I talk 2018 Scruffy City Film and Music festival along with a few other News updates for Knoxville film Community folks. As always, I keep it brief.
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Fri, 27 April 2018
In this episode I speak with Knoxville Filmmakers Jeff Delaney, Ginny Beld, Sam Comer and Jeremy Lowry about their entries into the 2018 54 Film Fest. |
Fri, 22 September 2017
I ramble about Post Retro Productions' Alt History 7 Day shootout submission titled, THE OFFERING. And also few short words about conspiracy theories and a new Knoxville filmmaking podcast called "4 Reels" Hosted by filmmaker Kelly Burke and yours truly. |
Mon, 17 April 2017
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Mon, 6 March 2017
Legendary Burlesque performer Laura Mullaney (AKA Hellcat Harlowe & Miz Kitty) joins to talk fringe arts and UFO's. Knoxville 54 Film Fest organizer Jamison Stalsworth talks this years festival. See more info and sign up at 54filmfest.com |
Tue, 30 August 2016
In this episode we break down the short Film AURA that I created for the 2016 Knoxville Film Festival's 7 Day Shootout. |
Sun, 7 August 2016
So the 7 day shootout went down last week. We were successful in turning in a short film on time. (praise the heavens) In this episode I discuss a few details about that short film. Then I reminisce about all the 7 day shootouts that i've participated in since 2009. This was a late night episode, so it's extra dreamy for my dreamy friends. |
Sat, 4 June 2016
As you may have noticed, I'm taking a step back as your favorite Knoxville filmmaking podcast. The Knoxville Film Festival's organizer, Keith McDaniel, has started a new podcast called "Tennessee Filmmaker." This will be the place where you can find news and info regarding East Tennessee filmmaking. I talk about this transition in this brief 4 minute podcast. |
Mon, 25 April 2016
In this episode I discuss many aspects of my experience at the
2016 54 Film Fest creating a musical short film called, RONNIE
JOINS A ROCK BAND. A link to the soundtrack by
Deconbrio: https://soundcloud.com/deconbrio/sets/ronnie-joins-a-rock-band-original-score |
Thu, 31 March 2016
A few brief words about the 2016 54 Film Fest happening this weekend. (4/1-4/3) I reveal a few of my teammates for this year's competition. (Still keeping a few close to the chest tho) @jacobpostretro |
Mon, 18 January 2016
Mike Stanley is something of a local legend in Knoxville's film community. He's been a working actor for the past 20 years. In this episode we get in our undies and discuss some of the pitfalls that actors can stumble into. Mike does a great job of educating my brain on many aspects of an actors life, which I consider valuable information for anyone in the world of film and video. |
Wed, 9 December 2015
We start this episode with a few words about the East TN Film Gala event with Knoxville Filmmaker, Gabriel Crutchfield. Then around 7:00 minutes in to the show, I speak with Danny Rendo, Singer/songwriter of the Knoxville based electronic/industrial rockband, Deconbrio. He educates my brain on the value and responsibility of live performance while taking me on a journey into the world of a DIY musician. |
Fri, 20 November 2015
The Ghost Motel is an online web series out of Knoxville, Tn by professional sound wizard, Dylen Terflinger. |
Thu, 19 November 2015
Drew Corl (Bone) and Jason Esty (Arkady) are two of the founding members of Knoxgothic.com and the club event, Sanctus. |
Fri, 30 October 2015
Mitch Moore's East Tennessee web series STATE OF FRANKLIN is starting it's second season, so I invited Mitch to talk with me about the new episode and the previous eight from season 1. Check out the series on youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/Gluhhh |
Sun, 11 October 2015
'Storyboarding Essentials' Authors David Harland Rousseau and Benjamin Reid Phillips enlighten my brain about storyboarding. Benjamin Reid Phillips is an award-winning illustrator and sequential artist whose works have been featured in the Cartoon Art Museum's Monsters of Webcomics series and in the comic adaptation of FOX's hit TV series, Family Guy, for Devil's Due Entertainment. He teaches drawing and sequential art courses at Savannah College of Art and Design. Rousseau and Phillips are the co-authors of the bestselling, 'Storyboarding Essentials: How to Translate Your Story to the Screen for Film, TV, and Other Media', published by Random House. Water fluoridation freaks me out |
Fri, 2 October 2015
This is the first live podcast. Cassidy Graves and Ben Neal talk about their new short film, EIGHTEEN. Chad Cunningham stops by to talk about plans for using his $20k winnings from the 7 Day Shootout to translate his short film SPACE CADET into a feature. Kelly Burke screens GASOLINE and we talk filmmaking. |
Mon, 21 September 2015
The Knoxville Film Festival 7 Day shootout Screening and award show happened this weekend. A $20k grand prize was up for grabs to the winning filmmakers. Get the story... I promise to keep it brief. |
Tue, 15 September 2015
This week I speak with new school filmmaking savages Chad Cunningham and Nick Grahl. Nick brought two teammates into the conversation and it was great to meet Brandon Bell and Michael Twombley. The Knoxville film festival is going down THIS WEEK. Check out details at knoxvillefilmfestival.com and don't miss any of the fun.$20k is on the line... in other words, It's going down. |
Tue, 8 September 2015
Trying something new.... there is a guest host today, folks! Filmmaker Kelly Burke speaks with Keith McDaniel, Director of the Knoxville Film Festival. |
Mon, 31 August 2015
Today I talk with 3 filmmakers from Knoxville TN about their entry into the 2015 Knoxville Film Festival's 7 Day shootout. Todays guests are Sam Comer, Michael Golebiewski, and Jeff Delaney. |
Mon, 24 August 2015
Today I speak with 3 seperate filmmakers who just completed short films for Knoxville's 7 day shootout. They give their experiences as I get even more excited about the screening of the films on September 18th 2015. |
Thu, 20 August 2015
I'm sure there will be much more to come on next month's Knoxville Film Festival, but we just turned in our entry last night for the 2015 7 Day Shootout. Here are a few words on that process. |
Tue, 28 July 2015
Coming up with an idea for a short film that could be expanded into a feature length film is a tough task. I chime in with a few thoughts and updates. More Enigmatic Foe music at http://enigmaticfoe.bandcamp.com |
Mon, 13 July 2015
The Knoxville Film Festival's Keith McDaniel had an unprecedented announcement to make reguarding this year's seven day shootout. He invited dozens of Knoxville's filmmakers to is home and I brought a mic. I spoke with Keith about the new GRAND PRIZE this year. Also, I get reactions from a handful of film fest participants, including Mike Stanley, Kelly Burke, Jeff Delaney, Dale Fisher, Elizabeth Gibson, Tiffany Gutridge, and Mitch Moore. |
Thu, 18 June 2015
This is my conversation with Knoxville filmmaking extraordinaire, Luke Dye. We travel back in time to the early days of the filmmaking supergroup, REPLY ALL. Then Luke raps bars of fire as we spiritually navigate the unknowns of the future. |
Thu, 4 June 2015
Is live streaming video the future of entertainment? Let's find out... Joe Grossmans a Knoxville Filmmaker and human encyclopedia of gaming knowledge. He streams live video games on twitch.tv under the alias of 8BitHero. We explore this new medium of entertainment, and the filmmaking techniques used while performing to audience.
@8BitHeroLIVE
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Tue, 19 May 2015
Knoxville's Film Commisioner, Curt Willis, stops by to discuss the state of filmmaking in East Tennessee. |
Mon, 4 May 2015
Knoxville's own Kelly Burke has been making no-budget films since the early 2000's and he swings by to discuss his new film projects. While he's here I get his experienced take on Knoxville's film community and festivals. |
Tue, 7 April 2015
"Is DIY equipment that much worse than the real thing?" |
Mon, 6 April 2015
Dr. Moon Rat AKA Jamison Stalsworth talks with me about his 54 Hour Film Fest project, "The Straw Man." We talk his success at the KHFF's Grindhouse Grind Out competiton. |
Fri, 3 April 2015
I speak with Michael Golebiewski, Jeremy W Lowery & Chuck Morgan, and Gabriel Crutchfield about their experience with the 2015 54Film Fest in Knoxville, TN |
Fri, 20 March 2015
Knoxville's 54 Film Fest begins on March 27th so I invited the Fest's Organizers, James and Chris, in to discuss their plans for this Year's film Competition. |
Fri, 27 February 2015
After a few request I do a quick review of a few movies, including, Power/Rangers, Robocop, Nightcrawler, and Birdman. And we get a quick message from our podcast DJ, Dr. Pistacula, who took a break from feasting on the soul of a local lot lizard to say hello. |
Mon, 16 February 2015
Today we briefly explore the Lost City of Atlantis and the connection of Sacred Geometry to ancient cultures and secrets. Expand your consciousness to mirror the Magi of aniquity. Audio clip of Randell Carlson borrowed from his website, sacredgeometryinternational.com |
Wed, 11 February 2015
Today I discuss the importance of self-confidence when it comes to creativity, and give a few example of ways that you can boost that confidence level. As always, I promise to keep it brief. |
Tue, 3 February 2015
Some cool events for filmmmakers and enthusiasts in Knoxville. |
Sat, 31 January 2015
This is a follow up episode of the mysterious murder/suicide of filmmaker, David Crowley. In this episode I speculate on many of the conspiracy theories surrounding the situation and ask the important question, "Where is the line, if crossed, that the government will kill you and murder your family?" |
Mon, 26 January 2015
M dot Strange is an Animator, Filmmaker, Game Developer, Musician, and Author. After hearing about a guy who made 3 animated feature films with no budget or crew, I knew that I needed to talk to this dude. Learn more at mdotstrange.com |
Wed, 21 January 2015
David Crowley is a filmmaker who was recently found dead, along with his wife and child, in his home in recent days. I speculate about the pressures many people feel while under the obligation of crowd funding campaigns. Can a kickstarter kill ya? The strange case of David Crowley gives enough evidence to say... maybe. |
Wed, 14 January 2015
Mitch stops by to discuss the webseries he created called, STATE OF FRANKLIN. We get to pick Mitch's brain about how to pull off a webseries and get to know him a bit in the process. |
Tue, 6 January 2015
A brief 6 minute recap of some highlights of 2014 and a couple cool bits of Knoxville filmmaking news for 2015. Including Knoxville Horror film fest's monthly event on January 7th and Mitch Moore's webseries, STATE OF FRANKLIN. |
Thu, 11 December 2014
Discussing Knoxville Film's event on December 18th and a few words about Knoxville's 54 Film Fest.
Direct download: 54_film_fest_briefs_-_12_11_14_11.24_AM.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 11:49am EDT |
Tue, 2 December 2014
Today we educate our brains on the mysterious, sub-glacial Lake Vostok in Antartica. I use audio editing in hopes of recreating the information heard on an episode of Coast to Coast Am with Art Bell, and Guest, Richard Hoagland, in a weird way. @jacobpostretro on Twitter |
Tue, 25 November 2014
In an ever expanding digial space, how important is the use of Advertising? |
Mon, 17 November 2014
Hi friends. This is an update on some film stuff I'm doing and a solo discussion on the "Open Screen" event at The Birdhouse in Knoxville. |
Thu, 9 October 2014
I speak with Michael Samstag (festival director of the newly announced Scruffy City Film and Music Festival) about the changes expected for next year, including the decision to discontinue the Knoxville 24 hour film festival after a 5 year run. |
Thu, 25 September 2014
I recently released a music video for Divided We Stand called "Saboteur." As I began to think about the creativitiy behind images inspired directly by music, I grabbed a mic, but kept it brief. |
Fri, 19 September 2014
Jeff Delaney is an actor and filmmaker from East Tennesse with 20+ years experience in show business. We sit down to discuss the Knoxville Film Festival, his films, and his retirement from professional acting in this episode.
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Tue, 16 September 2014
Our submission to the 7 Day shootout film competition is called ABDUCTED!. It screened. Get the scoop... I promise to keep it Brief. |
Fri, 22 August 2014
The action movie that we created is called "Abducted!" This is the final episode of the process of making a No-Budget Short film over the course of a Week for the Knoxville 7 Day shootout. |
Thu, 21 August 2014
There will be a total of 9 episodes. I am cleaning audio and coloring. |
Wed, 20 August 2014
Somehow our Day's and Episodes have gotten out of wack. Anyway, I learned that I have an extra 24 hours to complete the film. Picture is locked and being scored by Jared Colinger currently. |
Tue, 19 August 2014
I'm editing. |
Sun, 17 August 2014
The weather forced a script change. So we did that. We shot the movie today. |
Sun, 17 August 2014
Things take a strange turn as I return to square one, come up with a new plan, and become sleep deprived. Visited my friends at Temple Dance night, and came home and I'm now talking to you. The shoot begins tomorrow. |
Sat, 16 August 2014
Had to give a shout out to J.C. Ratliff on this. Still speculating on what movie to make... |
Thu, 14 August 2014
Day 2 of the 7 Day Film competition is underway. I'm still trying to come up with an idea to shoot... |
Wed, 13 August 2014
Just got back from the kick off of Knoxville Film Festival's 7 Day shootout. This is day one of the competion updates. |
Tue, 12 August 2014
Let's talk the Knoxville 7 day shootout, but let's keep it brief. |
Thu, 7 August 2014
Knoxville based comedian, J.C. Ratliff, joins me for deep exploration into the life of a touring bar comic while enlightening my brain with dirty jokes. www.facebook.com/KnoxNihilist & @JCRatliffComedy And as always, you can find me at |
Mon, 19 May 2014
Knoxville standup comedian and open mic host, Collin Gerberding, sits down with me and educates my brain on all things local comedy. If you are feeling froggy and want to express your inner comedian check out Collin's Open Mic Night at https://www.facebook.com/LeftHandComedy. |
Thu, 15 May 2014
Oh lord! The Knoxville 24 Hour film festival changes locations from the Bijou Theater to the Scruffy City Hall. Let's weigh the pro's and cons and get crazy, y'all.
Direct download: 24_hour_podcast_real_-_5_12_14_8.26_AM.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 2:07pm EDT |
Mon, 12 May 2014
A short podcast expressing the importance of 3 overlooked aspects of NO-BUDGET filmmaking. |
Thu, 24 April 2014
Knoxville Film Festival's Director, Keith Mcdaniel, joins me in a conversation about all things Fest. |
Wed, 9 April 2014
Filmmaker Gabriel Crutchfield drops potential clues into an alternate reality game while sitting down with me to discuss a few of his short films that he writes and directs for Atomic Oasis Productions. Check out their work at https://www.youtube.com/user/AtomicOasisProd |
Tue, 1 April 2014
Jared Colinger is the singer of the band ENIGMATIC FOE, and is a DIY musician with two full length records and numerous EP's under his belt. Jared and I sit down to discuss the harsh realities of modern indie music promotion, creating musical scores for film, and his songwriting and home recodings. And on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Enigmatic-Foe/126903403339?ref=br_tf
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Sat, 29 March 2014
Jay Harris is the Founder of the Alternative/Goth Dance event in Knoxville, TEMPLE. Temple is celebrating its 10th year as Jay and I discuss the goth subculture while exploring E-Cigarrettes and conspiracy theories. Check out TEMPLE at facebook.com/templeknoxville |
Sat, 22 March 2014
Michael and I discuss No-Budget filmmaking at my home in Knoxville, TN.
Direct download: jacob_michael_podcast_-_3_22_14_12.06_PM_pt_2.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 12:33pm EDT |
Sat, 22 March 2014
Michael and I discuss No-Budget filmmaking from my home in Knoxville, TN.
Direct download: jacob_michael_podcast_-_3_22_14_12.02_PM_pt1.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30pm EDT |
Thu, 20 March 2014
There can only be a few Brittany Spears' and Bono's in the world. This is an interview podcast with creative individules who you've never heard of. |