Episode (190) BACKTRACK: Filmmaking Duo Rebecca Kahn And Abhi Prasad

Left: Rebecca Khan. Right: Abhi Prasad

In this episode, we revisit our 2020 conversation with filmmaking partners Rebecca Kahn And Abhi Prasad.

We discuss their intriguing sci-fi short film Who Among Us, the story of a near-future Japanese game show in which a stable of contestants must determine who in their group isn’t human.

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The7thMatrix spotlight on WHO AMONG US: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2020/1/25/sci-fi-short-film-who-among-us

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Episode (189) Visual Artist & Comic Book Creator JP Jackson

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This episode features our conversation with JP Jackson, a talented visual artist, animator, graphic designer, and comic book creator. JP joins us to discuss his fascinating and provocative dystopian, cyberpunk comic book series THE EVE OF INSURRECTION.

Episode Links:

Discover more about THE EVE OF INSURRECTION, as well as JP’s other dynamic works of art here: https://jpjacksonart.com

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Episode (188) BACKTRACK: Juju The Web Series

In this episode, we revisit our look at:

JuJu: The Web Series is the story of three millennial African American women who are best friends making their way in New York City.

However, these young women make a collective discovery that will change their lives forever: each one is a powerful witch.

JuJu is the saga of these young women coming into their personal and mystical power - while sinister forces gather in the shadows to challenge them.

Rebroadcast of episode #81 originally released on December 09, 2019.

EPISODE LINKS:

JuJu: The Web Series - The 7th Matrix Spotlight: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2019/10/29/juju-the-web-series-black-witches

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Episode (187) Joe Mallozzi: Screenwriter, Executive Producer, TV Showrunner

Bottom left: Screenwriter, Executive Producer & Showrunner Joe Mallozzi | Image credits: Stargate SG-1 via MGM Television, Dark Matter via Prodigy Pictures Inc., Utopia Falls via Halcyon Studios

Joe Mallozzi is an accomplished television screenwriter, executive producer, and showrunner. He is best known for showrunning the popular Stargate sci-fi TV franchise, as well as Dark Matter and Hulu’s Utopia Falls.

We are very pleased to have Joe join us this episode as we discuss his illustrious career in television. He also provides some intriguing hints as to what he is working on next!

EPISODE LINKS:

Check out Joe’s Long-Running Blog: https://josephmallozzi.com/

Joe Mallozzi - The 7th Matrix Q & A: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2015/6/23/dark-matter-joe-mallozzi

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on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joemallozzi/

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Episode (186) Ben Myers: Creator Of Time Travel Pilot ZERO METHOD

Ben Myers, creator, ZERO METHOD | Image property of Ben Myers. All Rights Reserved.

Image property of Myers/Richter | All Rights Reserved.

Actor Ben Myers joins us this episode to discuss his latest project, the time travel pilot ZERO METHOD.

Ben shares the inspiration behind ZERO METHOD, as well as why its rules governing time travel set it apart from similar sci-fi narratives.

EPISODE LINKS:

Discover more about ZERO METHOD here:

https://www.benjaminlawrencemyers.com/coming-soon-02

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Episode (185) The Resurgence Of Star Trek

The new era of Star Trek | All images property of Paramount Pictures. All rights resrved.

In this episode, host Rod Faulkner shares his personal feelings about the new era of Star Trek on television that was ushered in with the debut of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017, and now includes Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Prodigy and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

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Episode (184) Zoe Cunningham, Co-Star & Producer Of Time-Travel Feature BREAKING INFINITY

Actor-Producer Zoe Cunningham as Emma in ‘BREAKING INFINITY’ | Image property of Zoe Cunningham

In this episode, U.K.-based actor/producer Zoe Cunningham joins us to discuss her latest project, the sci-fi movie Breaking Infinity.

Breaking Infinity tells the story of Liam, a scientist who inadvertently gets unmoored in time by technology he invents. While being tugged back and forth through time, Liam discovers his invention will bring about the end of the world. Zoe portrays Emma, a dedicated physician who treats Liam’s time travel-related injuries… but can she be trusted?

Episode Links:

Keep tabs on Breaking Infinity and its forthcoming release here: https://breakinginfinityfilm.com

Learn more about actor-producer Zoe Cunningham here: https://zoefcunningham.com

Watch Zoe in Episode One of the sci-fi anthology series SILENT EYE

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Episode (183) Spencer Zimmerman, Writer-Director of Sci-Fi Short Film DARKSIDE

DARKSIDE writer-director Spencer Zimmerman | Image property of Spencer Zimmerman

Writer-director Spencer Zimmerman stops by the podcast to discuss his latest project, the sci-fi short film DARKSIDE.

DARKSIDE is the story of Sam Bowman, a grieving astronaut who embarks on an interstellar mission to rescue a missing expedition - but he does so at great personal cost.

EPISODE LINKS:

Watch DARKSIDE here: https://youtu.be/-oVHS6u94TU

Learn more about the film’s cast, crew, and production: https://darksidefilm.space

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Episode (182) Tagg West, Writer-Director of Sci-Fi Web Series JiJiColony

Writer-Director Tagg West

Writer-Director Tagg West joins us to discuss his sci-fi web series JiJiColony, the story of a colony ship of 5,000 humans experiencing a crisis that threatens their entire mission.

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Episode (181) Post-Apocalyptic Short Film PHOENIX 9

Post-Apocalyptic short film PHOENIX 9 reveals a world devastated by nuclear bombardments that is World War III.

Years after the attacks, seven survivors attempt a perilous trek from the east coast of the United States to a rumored enclave of other survivors in the west coast. Midway through their journey, the group takes shelter from an approaching superstorm in an abandoned building.

However, the building isn’t what it seems, and the group discovers a fantastic secret deep within its bowels that may hold a ray of hope.

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Episode (180) Sci-Fi Short Film I.R.I.S.

I.R.I.S. is watching.

In the sci-fi short film I.R.I.S., a near future is revealed where a global network of advanced, nano-tech driven drones provides constant surveillance under the supervision of an A.I. named I.R.I.S. The world seems posed to experience a greater sense of security - until the unthinkable happens.

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Special Episode: BROKEN ROAD - A Dystopian Audio Drama

This special episode is brought to you courtesy of BROKEN ROAD.

BROKEN ROAD is a dystopian audio drama set in the near future about a veteran struggling with obsolete military implants who teams up with a defiant farmer and her daughter against a corrupt lawman.

The show features Manu Bennett (THE HOBBIT, ARROW, SPARTACUS), Lana McKissack (FOUR ROOMS, 9-1-1: LONE STAR), Peter Shinkoda (FALLING SKIES, DAREDEVIL), and Indiana Massara (CHICKEN GIRLS, HERO MODE).

EPISODE LINKS:

Learn more about BROKEN ROAD: www.recursor.tv/brokenroad

Check out our in-depth conversation with BROKEN ROAD executive producer E.J. Kavounas: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/eosfpodcast/2022/11/19/episode-173-ej-kavounas-executive-producer-sci-fi-audio-drama-broken-road

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Episode (178) Holiday BackTrack: Sci-Fi Audio Drama CHRYSALIS

This episode was originally released on November 09, 2020.

This holiday BackTrack episode revisits our coverage of CHRYSALIS, a 14-part sci-fi audio drama boasting an all-star cast including: Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton), Toni Collette (Knives Out), Lance Reddick (John Wick, Fringe), and Haley Joel Osment (The Boys).

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Check out our full written coverage of CHRYSALIS here: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2020/9/19/chrysalis-dust-podcast

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Episode (177) Special Holiday BACKTRACK: Christmas-Themed Sci-Fi Short Film INVADERS

The INVADERS are coming. Christmas won’t ever be the same again!

This episode was originally released on December 24, 2018.

Sci-fi short film INVADERS is unique because it combines two themes usually not associated with each other: Sci-fi and Christmas.

This episode revisits our coverage of this delightful - and slightly subversive - holiday short film perfect for sci-fi fans.

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Watch INVADERS and check out our written coverage here: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2018/12/5/sci-fi-short-film-invaders

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Episode (176) BackTrack: Kieran Moreira, Director Of Award-Winning Sci-Fi Short GILL

(Left) Filmmaker Kieran Moreira

Episode was originally released on September 20, 2020.

This episode revisits our conversation with Kieran Moreira, a talented filmmaker from North Carolina. Kieran discusses with us his award-winning sci-fi short GILL and why it was important to him to incorporate his state’s scenic beauty into the narrative of a malfunctioning teleportation suit.

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Read our written coverage of GILL and watch the short film here: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2020/4/2/sci-fi-short-film-gill

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