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Get ready for an exclusive look at the 2025 International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival! 🎥 This episode of VFX for Indies dives into the evolution of visual effects in indie horror and sci-fi films, featuring insights from festival director Monte Yazzie, horror program directors Brandon Kinchen & Danny Marianino, and sci-fi program director Michael Stackpole. Host Paul DeNigris leads the discussion on how VFX has shaped the festival over the years, what trends are emerging in genre filmmaking, and which films to watch for in this year's lineup. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, filmmaker insights, and a deep dive into the magic of independent genre cinema! 📅 Festival Dates: March 27 - April 6, 2025 📍 Phoenix, AZ 🔗 More Info: https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/ 🔗 More episodes: https://vfxforindies.com 👍 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell to stay updated on all things VFX & indie filmmaking! #VFXForIndies #HorrorSciFiFestival #IndependentFilm #VisualEffects #Filmmaking #HorrorMovies #SciFiMovies 00:01 Introduction to the Horror & Sci-Fi Festival 06:45 Meet the Programming Team 18:06 Evolution of VFX in Horror & Sci-Fi 31:45 How Technology Democratized Filmmaking 37:04 Programming Philosophy and Selection Process 51:23 Standout Films for 2025 Festival 1:01:14 Must-See VFX Work at the Festival 1:05:12 Festival Details and Final Thoughts

Get ready for an exclusive look at the 2025 International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival! 🎥 This episode of VFX for Indies dives into the evolution of visual effects in indie horror and sci-fi films, featuring insights from festival director Monte Yazzie, horror program directors Brandon Kinchen & Danny Marianino, and sci-fi program director Michael Stackpole. Host Paul DeNigris leads the discussion on how VFX has shaped the festival over the years, what trends are emerging in genre filmmaking, and which films to watch for in this year's lineup. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, filmmaker insights, and a deep dive into the magic of independent genre cinema! 📅 Festival Dates: March 27 - April 6, 2025 📍 Phoenix, AZ 🔗 More Info: https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/ 🔗 More episodes: https://vfxforindies.com 👍 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell to stay updated on all things VFX & indie filmmaking! #VFXForIndies #HorrorSciFiFestival #IndependentFilm #VisualEffects #Filmmaking #HorrorMovies #SciFiMovies 00:01 Introduction to the Horror & Sci-Fi Festival 06:45 Meet the Programming Team 18:06 Evolution of VFX in Horror & Sci-Fi 31:45 How Technology Democratized Filmmaking 37:04 Programming Philosophy and Selection Process 51:23 Standout Films for 2025 Festival 1:01:14 Must-See VFX Work at the Festival 1:05:12 Festival Details and Final Thoughts

Take a peek behind the curtain of some of the most iconic genre TV shows of all time! This week on VFX for Indies, host Paul DeNigris sits down with VFX Supervisor Dave Funston, whose incredible career spans nearly 25 years, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel to Firefly, True Blood, Smallville, The Flash, and more. Dave shares his journey into visual effects, the behind-the-scenes magic of creating legendary TV moments, and the lessons indie filmmakers can learn from TV’s fast-paced VFX workflows. From Buffy’s Emmy-nominated vampire dusting effect to The Flash’s high-speed action sequences, this episode is packed with insider knowledge, career insights, and industry wisdom. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ How Dave got his start in VFX (and almost worked with Paul years ago!) ✅ The evolution of VFX software – from Boujou and Maya Live to Nuke and Flame ✅ The golden age of VFX in TV and the fast-paced reality of post-production ✅ What indie filmmakers get wrong about VFX – and how to fix it ✅ The future of VFX: AI, real-time rendering, and where the industry is headed 🔗 Resources & Links: 🌐 More episodes & VFX insights: https://vfxforindies.com 🎥 Follow Paul DeNigris & Foxtrot X-Ray: https://foxtrotxray.com | https://linktr.ee/foxtrotxray 🎨 Check out Dave Funston’s work: https://davefunston.com | https://desertpixelscreative.com 🎙️ Subscribe & Stay Connected! If you love hearing from top VFX professionals and want to learn how to maximize your VFX budget as an indie filmmaker, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more episodes! Got questions for Dave? Drop them in the comments, and we’ll get answers! #VFXForIndies #VisualEffects #Filmmaking #VFXPodcast #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #Smallville #TheFlash #IndieFilm #FoxtrotXRay

Take a peek behind the curtain of some of the most iconic genre TV shows of all time! This week on VFX for Indies, host Paul DeNigris sits down with VFX Supervisor Dave Funston, whose incredible career spans nearly 25 years, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel to Firefly, True Blood, Smallville, The Flash, and more. Dave shares his journey into visual effects, the behind-the-scenes magic of creating legendary TV moments, and the lessons indie filmmakers can learn from TV’s fast-paced VFX workflows. From Buffy’s Emmy-nominated vampire dusting effect to The Flash’s high-speed action sequences, this episode is packed with insider knowledge, career insights, and industry wisdom. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ How Dave got his start in VFX (and almost worked with Paul years ago!) ✅ The evolution of VFX software – from Boujou and Maya Live to Nuke and Flame ✅ The golden age of VFX in TV and the fast-paced reality of post-production ✅ What indie filmmakers get wrong about VFX – and how to fix it ✅ The future of VFX: AI, real-time rendering, and where the industry is headed 🔗 Resources & Links: 🌐 More episodes & VFX insights: https://vfxforindies.com 🎥 Follow Paul DeNigris & Foxtrot X-Ray: https://foxtrotxray.com | https://linktr.ee/foxtrotxray 🎨 Check out Dave Funston’s work: https://davefunston.com | https://desertpixelscreative.com 🎙️ Subscribe & Stay Connected! If you love hearing from top VFX professionals and want to learn how to maximize your VFX budget as an indie filmmaker, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more episodes! Got questions for Dave? Drop them in the comments, and we’ll get answers! #VFXForIndies #VisualEffects #Filmmaking #VFXPodcast #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #Smallville #TheFlash #IndieFilm #FoxtrotXRay

Take a peek behind the curtain of some of the most iconic genre TV shows of all time! This week on VFX for Indies, host Paul DeNigris sits down with VFX Supervisor Dave Funston, whose incredible career spans nearly 25 years, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel to Firefly, True Blood, Smallville, The Flash, and more. Dave shares his journey into visual effects, the behind-the-scenes magic of creating legendary TV moments, and the lessons indie filmmakers can learn from TV’s fast-paced VFX workflows. From Buffy’s Emmy-nominated vampire dusting effect to The Flash’s high-speed action sequences, this episode is packed with insider knowledge, career insights, and industry wisdom. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ How Dave got his start in VFX (and almost worked with Paul years ago!) ✅ The evolution of VFX software – from Boujou and Maya Live to Nuke and Flame ✅ The golden age of VFX in TV and the fast-paced reality of post-production ✅ What indie filmmakers get wrong about VFX – and how to fix it ✅ The future of VFX: AI, real-time rendering, and where the industry is headed 🔗 Resources & Links: 🌐 More episodes & VFX insights: https://vfxforindies.com 🎥 Follow Paul DeNigris & Foxtrot X-Ray: https://foxtrotxray.com | https://linktr.ee/foxtrotxray 🎨 Check out Dave Funston’s work: https://davefunston.com | https://desertpixelscreative.com 🎙️ Subscribe & Stay Connected! If you love hearing from top VFX professionals and want to learn how to maximize your VFX budget as an indie filmmaker, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more episodes! Got questions for Dave? Drop them in the comments, and we’ll get answers! #VFXForIndies #VisualEffects #Filmmaking #VFXPodcast #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #Smallville #TheFlash #IndieFilm #FoxtrotXRay

Take a peek behind the curtain of some of the most iconic genre TV shows of all time! This week on VFX for Indies, host Paul DeNigris sits down with VFX Supervisor Dave Funston, whose incredible career spans nearly 25 years, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel to Firefly, True Blood, Smallville, The Flash, and more. Dave shares his journey into visual effects, the behind-the-scenes magic of creating legendary TV moments, and the lessons indie filmmakers can learn from TV’s fast-paced VFX workflows. From Buffy’s Emmy-nominated vampire dusting effect to The Flash’s high-speed action sequences, this episode is packed with insider knowledge, career insights, and industry wisdom. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ How Dave got his start in VFX (and almost worked with Paul years ago!) ✅ The evolution of VFX software – from Boujou and Maya Live to Nuke and Flame ✅ The golden age of VFX in TV and the fast-paced reality of post-production ✅ What indie filmmakers get wrong about VFX – and how to fix it ✅ The future of VFX: AI, real-time rendering, and where the industry is headed 🔗 Resources & Links: 🌐 More episodes & VFX insights: https://vfxforindies.com 🎥 Follow Paul DeNigris & Foxtrot X-Ray: https://foxtrotxray.com | https://linktr.ee/foxtrotxray 🎨 Check out Dave Funston’s work: https://davefunston.com | https://desertpixelscreative.com 🎙️ Subscribe & Stay Connected! If you love hearing from top VFX professionals and want to learn how to maximize your VFX budget as an indie filmmaker, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more episodes! Got questions for Dave? Drop them in the comments, and we’ll get answers! #VFXForIndies #VisualEffects #Filmmaking #VFXPodcast #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #Smallville #TheFlash #IndieFilm #FoxtrotXRay

Listen to VFX for Indies: The Visual Effects Podcast for Filmmakers. Industry experts share insights on navigating visual effects in independent filmmaking.

Listen to VFX for Indies: The Visual Effects Podcast for Filmmakers. Industry experts share insights on navigating visual effects in independent filmmaking.

Listen to VFX for Indies: The Visual Effects Podcast for Filmmakers. Industry experts share insights on navigating visual effects in independent filmmaking.