http://www.pulpmovies.com/features Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:50:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Trinka Five Films is an independent film company based in Wilmington, Delaware with one foot in New York City. President, Kathi Lehmer’s goal is to give low-budget filmmaking a better reputation because lack of money is not a deterrent to creativity: the heart of creativity is overcoming obstacles and making your art no matter what... and having a damned good time making it. And she’s kindly agreed to talk to Dale Pierce about the company, its films and the future.]]> http://www.pulpmovies.com/features/an-interview-with-kathi-lehmer-of-trinka-five-films Raindance is the UK’s largest independent film festival, showcasing shorts and features from around the world and specialising in directorial debuts. Distinguishing itself from other festivals with its rock and roll attitude, Raindance runs riot in the West End of London each September/October. As well as showing independent films from around the world, it hosts a number of special events, 26 in 12 days last year, including masterclasses, Q&A sessions with industry professionals, its renowned pitching event where you could end up selling your idea to a movie exec, one-off versions of the courses they run year-long, and, of course, parties. In 1993, its first year, Raindance hosted 22 features and 65 short films, and attracted 1300 attendees. For closing night they screened What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?, starring Johnny Depp and featuring the film debut of a 14-year-old Leonardo Dicaprio. In the following years Raindance premièred, among others, Pulp Fiction, The Blair Witch Project and Memento. Last year, in 2006, the festival showcased over 90 features and 160 shorts from over 40 countries, and in excess of 10 000 people attended This year's festival runs from September 25th to October 7th.]]> http://www.pulpmovies.com/features/raindance-15 Jeff Schubert is turning out to be a multi-talented figure in the independent film world. With one film – Walking The Walk – already under his belt, he is now hosting Filmnut – an internet TV programme that gives viewers the opportunity to talk to filmmakers, both about their films and what went into them. And with several scripts in various stages of development and a book in progress, I’m not sure where he finds the time. But find the time he does, and he’s also found the time to talk to Pulpmovies about films, filmmaking and to provide a wealth of filmmaking advice from the trenches.]]> http://www.pulpmovies.com/features/an-interview-with-jeff-schubert Welcome to the best multiple-choice questionnaire you never got at school! You know in an age where newspapers, magazines and online surveys offer to tell you whether you're ambitious, the marrying type, an entrepreneur or some other such useless qualities, no one offers to answer you the question you really would like answered. Are you actually a Pervert? Join us for a quest to discover whether your brain is a lusty sewer of debauched thoughts through answering simple questions by watching clips from the fabulously funny and trouser-raisingly exciting Pervert! Coming to DVD from Arrow Films on 30th April. Starring the infamous Mary Carey this is a must-see for fans of Russ Meyer type fun exploits. Be warned this quiz is only for those who like a lotta jiggly with a good thrust of pokery so adults only as we launch into the quest to discover whether you're a true pervert or not! If you are you'll automatically be entered into a competition to win a copy of this wholesome home spankers friend. No looking at your neighbour's answers now and ready yourself for the most enjoyable quiz you'll ever have done!]]> http://www.pulpmovies.com/features/are-you-a-pervert By day Kim Sky, director, writer and producer of Just Another Romantic Wrestling Comedy, works in the hotel business. Her children’s love for acting allows her to be involved with films through their acting jobs and this is where she is happiest. When she attends a pro wrestling match, the fans and the entertainers all spew energy, excitement, so much loyalty in the arena. This is what inspired her to write a story combining all the elements of romance, comedy and pro wrestling. Currently she is in pre-production with A Broken Child, a tear-jerker of a drama, and is looking for like-minded people that want to get involved on the production side of filmmaking. And, amid all this, she has kindly agreed to take some time to talk to Dale Pierce.]]> http://www.pulpmovies.com/features/an-interview-with-kim-sky Luc Bernier (MySpace page) is a genuine enthusiast about the horror genre in general and the low budget sector in particular. His ambition and love for the genre and all things creative has certainly paid off and he has already worked with a number of the genre's most recognisable faces. Whether he is writing, directing or acting, Luc is always willing to be involved with anything creative, and his kind nature has seen the work come thick and fast. He is living the ultimate fanboy's dream, managing to work with his idols on a number of projects, and he hopes of bringing together the horror community. And he's kindly taken some time out from a hectic schedule to talk to our own Dale Pierce.]]> http://www.pulpmovies.com/features/an-interview-with-luc-bernier Bjarni Gautur is the founder of Icelandic production company, IBS Entertainment. A big fan of animated TV in his youth, Bjarni started his entertaiment career young with comics he, his brother and others would make and sell on the streets of Goteborg. This continued until he moved to Iceland where his appreciation of films – and espcially horror films – started to develop. In 2000, Bjarni directed his first feature – a 60 minute horror comedy which was released direct to Video to much popular acclaim. Today he is still making movies, music, comics and more and has taken some time out to talk to Dale Pierce about the joys and difficulties of filmmaking in Iceland.]]> http://www.pulpmovies.com/features/an-interview-with-bjarni-gautur Christian Volckman’s Renaissance looks stunning and we have the stills to prove it.]]> http://www.pulpmovies.com/features/renaissance Troma might well be the Little Giant of indy cinema, expanding from a small New York based indy company known for producing the lowest-budgeted films since the days of Ed Wood, to a major empire that spans the world. They have caught on; with an unexplainable cult following that would baffle some of the cinema purists. Their enthusiasts continue to build into an army even now. It is a strange tale.]]> http://www.pulpmovies.com/features/spotlighting-troma Had she been born a few decades ago, there is no doubt Debbie D would have gone to Europe to become a mainstay in films done by Jesus Franco or Paul Naschy, as she would have been tailor made for the uncanny fetish-horror films these two loved to crank out. With her 36C-cup sized breasts, looks, and willingness to get undressed in front of the camera, she would have fit into their scripts like the proverbial hand in a glove. A self-admitted exhibitionist, Debbie has repeatedly stated she has no qualms about running around naked, a la other scream queens from the past such as Leanna Quigley. In spite of her willingness to bare all, she has never done an X rated film and has said that she would not do the one. The closest she has come to such is what she terms one or two "Y" rated videos, geared toward the fetish market and articles for the adult fanzine Batteries Not Included. She has a love instead, for horror film, where sensuality and terror are often intermingled.]]> http://www.pulpmovies.com/features/debbie-d