Tales from the 72: Making Movies in a Weekend

In this special festival kickoff mini-episode of The Road to SilverVox, WFRE chats with Frederick's own Raye Boyd, the talented singer-songwriter and American Idol standout who will be performing at this year's inaugural festival on June 19!

In the final Road to SilverVox episode before the festival begins, filmmaker and actor Sasha Carrera joins host Jordan Miller to talk about the experience of shooting in and around downtown Frederick for her musical comedy film Spinsters - which screens Saturday at the Weinberg Center.  And in the second half, filmmaker Zak Seidman discusses the creative process that led to his experimental horror film Crippled – which screens Friday night at Warehouse Cinemas followed by a Sunday encore at the MET. 

In a special double-length episode, SilverVox Film + Music Festival Music Programming Director Dan Silver - a record producer with 25+ years' experience in the entertainment industry – talks to host Jordan Miller about the festival's music lineup: Cults, DIIV and Kishi Bashi on Saturday, June 20th, Frederick's own Rae Boyd on Friday, June 19th, and a diverse selection of local performers appearing at venues all-across town. Then, writer and director Danielle Weinberg joins Jordan to talk about her short film Invasion '53 - starring horror legend Jeffrey Combs – which screens Friday afternoon, followed by a special midnight showing Saturday night.

Filmmaker and SilverVox Film + Music Festival judge Sharon Pieczenik – who spent nearly two decades creating documentary and nonfiction media for clients such as Discovery Channel International, San Diego PBS, National Geographic, and the Center for Investigative Reporting - discusses what makes documentary film different, the high points and pitfalls of the creative life, and the path that brought her to Frederick.

Screenwriter, director, and SilverVox Film + Music Festival judge Richard Jeffries joins host Jordan Miller to talk about returning home to Frederick from Hollywood, transitioning from the studio world to indie film, and the growth of Frederick's creative community.  He also teases his upcoming talk The Surfer's Secret: Inside the 90s Marvel Movie You Never Saw (11Am Sat. June 20th @ The MET stage 2).

Actor Dan Franco, who appears in two films that will be screened at the SilverVox Film + Festival: Danielle Weinberg's Invasion '53 and Emily Ginnona's The Disproportionate Man – talks to host Jordan Miller about the evolution of the local filmmaking scene and his experience working with horror legend Jeffrey Combs on Invasion '53. 

Filmmaker and SilverVox Film + Music Festival judge Scott Crawford – whose documentary Salad Days chronicled the influential D.C. punk underground scene of the 1980s – joins host Jordan Miller for a wide-ranging discussion about the evolution of the D.C. scene and the influence of punk across music, film and beyond. Crawford's new film: Something Better Change, the story of legendary D.O.A. frontman Joe Keithley's surprising pivot to politics, screens Saturday, June 20th at the YMCA Ausherman Arts Center.

Author, Documentary Filmmaker and SilverVox Film + Music Festival judge Michael Streissguth discusses the complex process behind long-form narrative documentaries like his new film Tiananmen Tonight. A powerful drama about Dan Rather and the CBS Evening News team's courageous reporting during the 1989 student uprising, Tiananmen Tonight screens Friday, June 19th at New Spire Arts.

Host Jordan Miller talks to SilverVox Film and Music Festival judges Martin Scmidt and Drew Daniel from the experimental electronic music duo Matmos – best known for their collaborations with Bjork - about their creative process, finding sounds in unexpected places, and the intersection between music and film.

Director Eduardo Sánchez – the filmmaker behind The Blair Witch Project and one of the judges for the first SilverVox Film+Music Festival – joins host Jordan Miller to offer his advice to aspiring filmmakers, talk about the transition from indie film to episodic television, and explore the local production scene in Maryland.  

Melissa Wintringham, Director of Festival Experience and Operations with the SilverVox Film + Music Festival, joins host Jordan Miller for a wide-ranging discussion about festival logistics, the film crew experience and the challenges – as well as the opportunities – inherent to building a creative community outside the NYC/LA bubble. 

SilverVox board member Jeff Keilholtz - an award-winning producer, writer, and creative strategist whose work spans from film to Broadway – brings the backstory on how the SilverVox Film + Music Festival landed filmmaker Linus O'Brien's acclaimed documentary Strange Journey: the story of Rocky Horror for this year's festival.

SilverVox Film + Music Festival Volunteer Coordinator Tayler Parsons-McCoy and Jordan Holt from Movie Knight (Frederick's monthly local filmmaker showcase) talk about how creativity builds connections while cultivating community, and discuss the many opportunities to be a part of Frederick's inaugural film and music festival.

In the premiere episode, SilverVox Film and Music Festival Creative Director Clark Kline and Film Programming Director Walter Chalkley join host Jordan Miller to discuss festival's origins, predecessors, and the inspiration that put them on the road to SilverVox.

Teams came out to 7th Sister in Downtown Frederick to countdown until the theme and criteria reveal for Year 20.  Ryan Kurtz chatted with teams as the excitement built about what they were hoping for, what they were expecting over the next 72 hours, and the filmmaking community in general.

Tonight's guests are a crew that's practically 72 royalty: Castwave Studios. These filmmaking veterans have been part of the madness since way back in 2007 with mini-dv tapes and render errors. They're here to spill the behind-the-scenes drama and why they keep coming back year after year. Join Doug Powell as he speaks to three members from the team: Colin Caccamise, Lauren Brown and Laura Hickok. Watch Castwave Studio's 72 Film Fest entries and video podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/@CastwaveStudios/

Welcome to "Tales from the 72," where we delve into the captivating stories of filmmaking teams participating in the 72 FilmFest and other time-based film contests. Join host Doug Powell as we explore the excitement, stress, and camaraderie experienced by filmmakers during the weekend filmmaking of 72 Film Fest. In this episode, we sit down with SRK Video, a team known for their unique blend of comedy and creativity. From hilarious beginnings with kitchen knives as props to creating memorable comedic pieces, SRK Video takes us through their journey in the world of film contests. Discover their inspirations, challenges, and the elements that make their films stand out. With a mix of absurd humor and heartfelt dedication, SRK Video shares their passion for filmmaking and the friendships formed along the way. Whether you're a filmmaker yourself or just a fan of the art form, this episode will leave you inspired and entertained. Dive into the world of SRK Video and experience the chaos and joy of filmmaking in just 72 hours.

On this episode is two relatively young teams, both having competed less than 5 years.  One took home "Best Student" and "Best Amateur", and the other took home a new award just after recording this called "Best Film Under 5 Minutes".  They discuss everything from using kids and animals in their films, the challenges shooting during Covid Restrictions, and some fun and crazy on-set stories.  Skinhunger meet Screenburn.

On this Episode, the creator of the longest running short film series of the Festival (and one of the few animators), chats with team leader of a team that has won just about every film at the 72 over the years. Ah Muh Face meet Dick Dangerous.

On this episode two teams with distinct styles, one a team that has participated in almost every year since 2007 and a team that started up in 2017 (after competing in other timed competitions). They compare their different approaches to weekend filmmaking and share fun and crazy stories about adapting the criteria, assembling teams, constructing complicated sets, dealing with on set sicknesses and...injuries...oh so many injuries.

First up on Tales from the 72, we have two teams that have taken home various awards including the big prize Best of the Fest: Comatoast and Shrug.  Listen as they meet each other and discuss the challenges of making short films with crazy effects, fight scenes, and... sandwich puppets. To be spoiler free and understand all the inside jokes, catch up on their films at https://72fest.com/podcast/.