Welcome to Episode 18 of Coming Up Comic and Film! In this episode, we sat down with multi-talented indie filmmaker Nathan Oelker from Kino Crew Productions. Watch as Nathan breaks down his creative journey while sharing deep insights into his true specialty: cinematography. Hear about the Gobblehead Quadrilogy and the latest short from Kino Crew, Loads. If you’re curious about the art of filmmaking and want to learn what it takes to bring unique stories to life, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, we discuss why ‘Darkman’ is Sam Raimi’s most underrated film, what separates ‘Gobblehead 4’ from the previous installments, Disney’s systematic corporatization of beloved franchises, the future of James Bond, why dreamlike directors like David Lynch and Andrei Tarkovsky are so special, and much more! 🔥

In this episode, we discuss Nathan’s high-school feature film ‘Escape From Death Mountain’, what it was like to shoot ‘Loads’, why ‘About Schmidt’ & ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ are some of his favorite movies, the complexities of film restoration, how to do exposition right, and much more! 🔥

Meet Chicago native and Filmmaker, Alex Perez. Alex brings his love of movies and self-made horror to the screen, a drive that was perhaps inevitable coming from an artistic family. Inspired by the terrifying tales of Stephen King, his cinematic journey began long before he graduated from the prestigious Columbia Film School. This filmmaker is a true visionary who doesn’t just direct, but steps into the roles of seasoned producer and master of innovative special effects, building his own cinematic worlds from the ground up. As a core member of the award-winning film production company Kinocrew, he’s known for pushing the boundaries of independent cinema. Dive into the world of the creative force behind his short films Loads and the full, terrifying legacy of the Gobblehead quadrilogy!

In this episode, we discuss why building a group of collaborators is essential for any creative person, the greatest horror directors (Lynch, Aster, Flanagan), the beauty of rediscovering a classic film, what made Barbenheimer a beacon of hope for movie-goers everywhere, how overreliance on IPs is killing the film industry slowly, why Paul Thomas Anderson is the GOAT, and much more! 🔥

In this episode, we discuss the origins of Kino Crew Productions, what the true challenges of indie filmmaking are, our opinions on the superhero/video game movie trends, the difficulties of maintaining commercial/creative balance in Hollywood screenwriting, why it’s good to watch bad movies, the legend of Mothman, and much more! 🔥

In their first group podcast appearance, Kino Crew Productions along with Stevo Nystrom join Hawk Winds Radio in the studio for a discussion about filmmaking, the creative process, and more!