Episode (46) Robin Nyström, Writer & Director Of Fantasy Comedy Web Series 'TRACY BUCKLES'

Our 46th episode features our interview with Robin Nyström, the writer and director of the terrific fantasy comedy web series TRACY BUCKLES.

Robin shares with us the inspiration for TRACY BUCKLES, how his lifelong passion for fantasy literature informs the web series, and his hopes for the future of the project.

Robin Nyström, Writer & Director, TRACY BUCKLES

EPISODE LINKS

The 7th Matrix review of TRACY BUCKLES: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2019/3/21/comedy-fantasy-web-series-tracy-buckles

Official online home of TRACY BUCKLES: https://www.tracybuckles.com/cast-and-crew

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Episode (45) Alesia C. Etinoff - Creator & Star Of Black Guardian Angel Web Series 'AVANT-GUARDIANS'

Alesia C. Etinoff as guardian angel Razz.

AVANT-GUARDIANS is the acclaimed smart, consciousness-raising, and funny dramedy web series about two Black women guardian angels in therapy.

In this episode, AVANT-GUARDIANS creator and star, Alesia C. Etinoff, shares her inspiration for creating the web series, who is responsible for the show’s gorgeous and edgy aesthetic, and why she feels more nuanced, non-stereotypical representations of Black women and other marginalized groups in media - genre media specifically - is crucial.

EPISODE LINKS

Alesia C. Etinoff Official Web Site: http://www.alesiaetinoff.com/#welcome

The 7th Matrix Review of AVANT-GUARDIANS: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2018/2/11/avant-guardians-the-series

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Podcast Intro/Outro music: "I Succumb" by António Bizarro

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Episode (44) Black Mermaid Fantasy Short Film 'THE WATER PHOENIX'

THE WATER PHOENIX is a stunning fantasy short film about a mermaid who is captured, betrayed, and then escapes back to her home under the sea.

The short film is remarkable for many reasons, but chief among them is it centers a Black woman, Nigerian-American filmmaker Bola Ogun - who also wrote and directed the short.

With its gorgeous underwater cinematography, an important message of empowerment, and mesmerizing lead protagonist, THE WATER PHOENIX is already making waves, garnering critical accolades by the score.

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The 7th Matrix review of THE WATER PHOENIX: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2019/3/6/fantasy-short-film-the-water-phoenix-bola-ogun

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Episode (43) Sci-Fi Director & Filmmaker Cidney Hue

Director Cidney Hue

Director Cidney Hue is a prolific New York-based filmmaker who has worked with many prestigious brands and companies, including NASA JPL, United Airlines, Wired, Reddit, Scholastic, Open Road Media, and many others.

Cidney is also a visionary sci-fi director. Her works feature the latest in cutting-edge science used as backdrops to tell compelling and provocative stories about the human condition.

In our 43rd episode, Cidney discusses with us her acclaimed and award-winning sci-fi shorts ODESSA and the forthcoming OVUM, her filmmaking influences, her dynamic non-profit, NYC Women Filmmakers, and more!

EPISODE LINKS

Director Cidney Hue’s official web site: http://cidneyhue.com/

Visit CYBORG NATION, the WIRED & REDDIT science web series co-directed by Cidney: https://video.wired.com/series/cyborg-nation

The 7th Matrix Review of OVUM: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2019/6/7/sci-fi-short-film-ovum-cidney-hue

The 7th Matrix review of ODESSA: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2019/2/1/sci-fi-short-film-odessa-cidney-hue

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Episode (42) Daniel Abella, Founder & Director of The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival

The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival is an innovative event that celebrates visionary genre films inspired by the works of the iconic author for whom it is named.

Pictured center: Daniel Abella, Founder & Director, The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival

We speak with the festival’s founder and director, Daniel Abella, about his inspiration for founding the festival, what its main mission is, and why Philip K. Dick’s works continue to have relevance and influence in science fiction today.

EPISODE LINKS:

Official home page of The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival: http://www.thephilipkdickfilmfestival.com/

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Podcast Intro/Outro music: "I Succumb" by António Bizarro

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Episode (41) Eric Bickernicks, Author Of UFO Sci-Fi Novel 'HIGH STRANGENESS'

HIGH STRANGENESS is a fun and fascinating sci-fi novel about how a UFO sighting in Cape Cod affects the local community.

Pictured center: Author Eric Bickernicks

The co-author of the book, Eric Bickernicks, discusses his inspiration for the novel, his research on UFOs that informs the book, and why UFOs hold such an enduring fascination with the public.

EPISODE LINKS

Author Eric Bickernicks Official Web Site: http://capecodufo.com

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Podcast Intro/Outro music: "I Succumb" by António Bizarro

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Episode (40) Black History Month 2019: Sci-Fi Short Film 'WHIPPING BOY'

Our final episode celebrating Black History Month 2019 features the sci-fi short film WHIPPING BOY, written by Aiah Samba and directed by Michael Chance.

WHIPPING BOY depicts a future in which the wealthy and elite live apart from the masses within skyscrapers built miles high into the sky.

Due to their isolation, the rich have become maladjusted, unable to cope with the stressors of everyday life. Enter “whips,” individuals who hire themselves out to be used as literal human punching bags by the affluent for a set time and price.

The short film follows a whip named Ollie (Tongayi Chirisa) who becomes enmeshed in a deadly mystery after a meeting with a client goes wrong.

EPISODE LINKS:

The 7th Matrix Review of WHIPPING BOY: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2015/9/14/whipping-boy

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Episode (39) Black History Month 2019: Supernatural Web Series 'KELOID'

Our celebration of Black History Month 2019 continues with this episode shining a spotlight on the remarkable coming-of-age supernatural drama web series KELOID.

KELOID follows the titular young protagonist as he deals with adolescence while also coping with the development of paranormal abilities that are a part of his family’s legacy.

EPISODE LINKS:

The 7th Matrix Feature on KELOID: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2017/7/25/keloid

The 7th Matrix Interview With KELOID Writer & Director Huriyyah Muhammad: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2017/8/20/the-7th-matrix-interview-with-huriyyah-muhammad

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Episode (38) Black History Month 2019: Supernatural Web Series 'MisSpelled'

Our celebration of Black History Month 2019 continues with MisSpelled, a seven-episode web series about a coven of five young witches of color.

Created by and starring Lindsey McDowell (To The Bone, Netflix), this story about a group of diverse young witches who must cope with the tumult of leaving adolescence and entering into adulthood is certain to enchant viewers.

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The 7th Matrix Spotlight on MisSpelled: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2015/7/25/misspelled-web-series

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Episode (37) Black History Month 2019: THE SILENT CITY Sci-Fi Web Series

This episode kicks off our celebration of Black History Month by featuring outstanding SFF short films and web series by and/or featuring Black Voices.

THE SILENT CITY is a five-episode post-apocalyptic web series about the adventures of a mysterious wanderer who is traversing the remains of what was once New York City.

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The 7th Matrix Feature on THE SILENT CITY: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2013/6/30/the-silent-city

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Episode (36) Andrew de Burgh, Writer-Director Of The Sci-Fi Film 'THE BESTOWAL'

Writer-Director Andrew de Burgh

Andrew de Burgh is the writer and director of the forthcoming sci-fi movie THE BESTOWAL, his debut feature film.

THE BESTOWAL is a thought-provoking and challenging film about a suicidal businessman who encounters an inter-dimensional being that claims to be the personification of Death.

In this episode, Andrew shares his inspirations for the film, what he wants audiences to take away from it, and much more!

EPISODE LINKS:

The Bestowal On Amazon Prime Video: https://amzn.to/2qsAWJe

The Bestowal on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2YsiMUp

The Bestowal Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBestowalMovie

Writer-Director Andrew de Burgh’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewdeBurgh/

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Episode (35) Sci-Fi Short Film 'RAKKA' Starring Sigourney Weaver

RAKKA is one of the first efforts from independent film production company OATS STUDIOS, founded by acclaimed director Neill Blomkamp.

Set in the year 2020, the earth has been invaded by hostile, reptilian-like aliens.

The planet is under full alien occupation with humanity on the brink of extinction. But there is hope in the form of a rag-tag human resistance led by a military commander named Jasper (Sigourney Weaver).

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Link To The 7th Matrix Feature on RAKKA: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2017/6/15/rakka-neill-blomkamp

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Episode (34) Interview With Filmmaker Anthony Ferraro

Anthony Ferraro is an independent filmmaker and the creative force behind the award-winning sci-fi comedy web series GALACTIC GALAXY.

Filmmaker Anthony Ferraro

In our interview, Anthony discusses his filmmaking career, the inspiration behind GALACTIC GALAXY, and what drives him to create sci-fi films.

He also shares details about his other passion - teaching no budget and micro-budget filmmaking via his YouTube channel, Create Sci-Fi.

Episode Links:

Official GALACTIC GALAXY website: http://watchgalacticgalaxy.com/

Anthony’s Create Sci-Fi YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/createscifi

Anthony’s Instagram Feed: https://www.instagram.com/createscifi/

The 7th Matrix GALACTIC GALAXY review: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2018/6/12/galactic-galaxy

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Episode (33) Steampunk Short Film 'THE NINGYO'

THE NINGYO is a lavish short film influenced by steampunk and the work of authors such as Jules Verne.

Set at the turn of the 20th century, a disgraced scientist, Professor C. Marlowe, is the laughingstock of the scientific community because of his belief in the ningyo - a mermaid from Japanese folklore.

Professor Marlowe possesses a map he believes indicates where the ningyo can be located. He decides to go on a quest to prove the creature’s existence, but powerful and mysterious forces want the map for themselves.

Episode links:

THE NINGYO: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2018/5/13/the-ningyo

THE NINGYO is one of our 15 selections for best sci-fi and genre short films of 2018:

https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2018/12/20/best-science-fiction-short-films-of-2018

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Episode (32) Fantasy Web Series 'AFK'

AFK (“Away From Keyboard”) is an impressive New Zealand fantasy web series with - as of this podcast recording - two seasons available online.

AFK tells the story of a group of players of a popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) game who one day find themselves magically transported into the world of their game, inhabiting the gender-swapped bodies of the characters they created.

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Link to AFK: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2015/11/10/in-afk-the-web-series

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