Podcast appearances and mentions of matthew gentile

David Blakeslee hosts director/screenwriter Matthew Gentile in a conversation about six films from Argentina's golden age of cinema, currently featured on the Criterion Channel.

David Blakeslee hosts director/screenwriter Matthew Gentile in a conversation about six films from Argentina's golden age of cinema, currently featured on the Criterion Channel.

American Murderer is a film based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown, a con man & suspected killer, who has evaded law enforcement to this day. Matthew spent years of his life writing this movie and then directing it with an outstanding cast for his first feature film debut. We chat about the process of producing the film, the ethics of working within the true crime genre, & about the true story that fuels this movie. You can watch American Murderer on: Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Vudu, & more! Follow Matthew Gentile here: Instagram @matthewlgentile Website: www.matthewgentiledirector.com TCE Social: Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Instagram @truecrimeexpod Twitter @truecrimexposed

American Murderer is based on the true story of charismatic conman, Jason Derek Brown, who was on the FBI's ten most wanted list until September of 2022. He still has never been found.Today we meet the writer and director of American Murderer, Matthew Gentile. Some of the amazing cast includes Emmy nominee Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel and Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver.Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGBkLhI-vAg&t=31s&ab_channel=LionsgateMoviesRent on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/American-Murderer-Tom-Pelphrey/dp/B0B8PXZJZDYou can also watch anywhere online where you rent movies!

Director Matthew Gentile joins Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast to talk about his new film 'American Murderer', a true crime story about charismatic conman and murderer Jason Derek Brown whose cycle of greed and violence led him to be placed on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list.    Support Matt's Movie Reviews Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33903624  TeePublic:  https://tinyurl.com/2p9c5kpn Amazon: tinyurl.com/2p98rf6r   Follow Matt's Movie Reviews! Website: http://mattsmoviereviews.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matts-Movie-Reviewsnet/151059409963 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsMovieReviews LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/1036986/admin/  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/mattsmovierev  MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/mattsmoviereviews

This week on Seeing Red, we take a trip across the Pond, as we explore the life and crimes of notorious suspected killer Jason Derek Brown... This case has been inspired by the award-winning movie 'American Murderer' - a true crime drama film written and directed by Matthew Gentile, and starring Tom Pelphrey and Ryan Philippe. 'American Murderer' is available to watch in the US on various video on demand platforms via Lionsgate, and internationally via Universal. For more information, head to www.matthewgentiledirector.com If you would like to support us on Patreon, you can find us here: www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to buy us a coffee, hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check out her work at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag

This week on Seeing Red, we take a trip across the Pond, as we explore the life and crimes of notorious suspected killer Jason Derek Brown... This case has been inspired by the award-winning movie 'American Murderer' - a true crime drama film written and directed by Matthew Gentile, and starring Tom Pelphrey and Ryan Philippe. 'American Murderer' is available to watch in the US on various video on demand platforms via Lionsgate, and internationally via Universal. For more information, head to www.matthewgentiledirector.com If you would like to support us on Patreon, you can find us here: www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to buy us a coffee, hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check out her work at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag

MATTHEW GENTILE, director of AMERICAN MURDERER, starring Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Philippe,  Based on a true story, this riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown's trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown's funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse -- and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI's most-wanted list.  Written & directed by Matthew Gentile, produced by  Kara Baker, Carissa Buffel, Kevin Matusow, Gia Walsh. Release Date 30/1/23 EST & VOD, runtime 1h44m.The Trailer: Noted: David Lean, Akira Kurosawa, The Godfather pt1&2, Dog Day Afternoon, Rashomon, Czech New Wave, Notorious, Lawrence of Arabia, Narrow Margin, Armored Truck Robbery, David Fincher, Robert Altman, Francis Ford Coppola, the Pamela Philips case.Produced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate and LeighCrime TimePaul Burke writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network. He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2022 .Produced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate and LeighCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023CrimeFest 2023&CWA Daggers 2023

Today we speak to Matthew Gentile and Matt Allen about the process of filming and editing the film, American Murderer. Matthew met Matt in film school, and invited him to collaborate on his first feature film. American Murderer is now available on Amazon Prime. In this episode, we talk about… How screenwriting and directing are different Matthew's experience in film school Realizing he wanted to write his own screenplay Becoming obsessed with the story of the main character The things that keep you going when making your first film  Filming during the heart of the pandemic The danger in trying to stick so closely to your storyboard  Realizing you have so many elements to work with as a director Memorable Quotes “I couldn't really find my way towards the right first feature vehicle.” [3:13] “I think it comes down to what story you want to tell first and then you figure out how to do it.” [7:34] “Before I wanted to be a filmmaker, I wanted to be a fed.” [10:31] “I started writing the script and as I wrote it, I realized, ‘this has to be the first feature.'” [12:12] “I write the first draft of the script. I think it's amazing. I learn very quickly, it's not.” [13:56] “That faith you have to have when you're making your first movie, that this is going to happen.” [21:09] Mentioned American Murderer Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/   Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool   Twitter  https://twitter.com/nofilmschool   YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the early 2000s, Jason Derek Brown seemed to be a successful businessman living the "American Dream." But the con man's carefully curated fascade came crashing down on November 29, 2004, when he brutally murdered a 24-year-old armored car guard named Robert Keith Palomares. Brown vanished and remains a fugitive from justice to this day.Take a look at Brown's FBI poster here: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/murders/jason-derek-brownA true crime fiction film called American Murderer recently aired, depicting the life and crimes of Brown.Back in October, The Murder Sheet interviewed Matthew Gentile, the director and screenwriter on American Murderer, his directorial debut. Listen to our talk with Gentile about the story of Brown, the task of depicting a true story, and the ongoing debate over fictionalizing true crime.American Murderer is available on Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play. It stars Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Philippe, Idina Menzel, Jacki Weaver, Paul Schneider, Shantel VanSanten, Kevin Corrigan, and Moisés Arias.If you have information on Brown or his whereabouts, contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.SPONSOR: The creators of Dr Death, Scamfluencers, and Over My Dead Body are launching EXHIBIT C … and it's truly criminal. Exhibit C is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. This online community scrutinizes cases through the lens of a detective's magnifying glass, allowing you to deep dive into the most interesting true crime cases out there. Members of Exhibit C's community also get perks like exclusive show merchandise, members-only content, and exclusive commentary from criminal and social justice experts. Join now by following WONDERY-EXHIBIT-C on Facebook or find us on the web at Wondery-Exhibit-C-Dot-Com and listen to True Crime podcasts on Wondery and Amazon Music. EXHIBIT C… it's truly criminal.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We interviewed Hollywood director Matthew Gentile for this episode! Gentile wrote and directed "American Murderer," a film in theaters now. The film is based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown. JDB was a conman, armed robber, and murderer. Brown was also on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list.

We interviewed Hollywood director Matthew Gentile for this episode! Gentile wrote and directed "American Murderer," a film in theaters now. The film is based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown. JDB was a conman, armed robber, and murderer. Brown was also on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list.

Jason Derek Brown lived a lavish life-style as a conman, but he wanted more. In 2004, he shot an armored car guard in the process of stealing $56,000. In October of 2022, the true crime thriller, “American Murderer,” hit movie theaters. I will be interviewing the writer and director of “American Murderer,” Matthew Gentile.

Writer/Director Matthew Gentile has over come the huge feet of getting his feature film debut off the ground, which he has not only directed but has written from speck. 'American Murderer' stars Tom Pelphrey who gives a monster lead performance, with a supporting cast including Ryan Phillippe and Jacki Weaver. Based on the shocking true story of Jason Dereck brown, American fugitive wanted for first degree murder, almost 20 years later he is still in the FBI's top 10 most wanted list. - Host - Elliot James Langridge - American Murderer is out now. - Thank you to our guest Matthew. If you enjoy this episode, please review and share this podcast it makes a huge difference. We are also on Patreon, Tik Tok and Instagram if you would like to support us and get more content. Thank you.

Writer / Director - Matthew Gentile and Editor - Matt Allen Friends and fellow American Film Institute vets, Matthew Gentile and Matt Allen, turned their long walks in Los Feliz into a collaborative indie filmmaking venture that would become their first project together, AMERICAN MURDERER.  Prior to this film, Matthew Gentile was biding his time as a script reader and making a name for himself directing short films. Meanwhile, ACE Eric Zumbrunnen Fellowship winner Matt Allen was racking up experience as an assistant, working with Oscar®-nominated editor Matt Chesse on features such as CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (2018). Based on a true story, AMERICAN MURDERER follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown's trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown's funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse -- and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI's most-wanted list. Making AMERICAN MURDERER In our discussion with Matthew and Matt, we talk about: Finding your people in Hollywood Going from script reader to script writer The power of pre-vis for indie filmmaking Getting too big for your "shorts" Budgeting for kindness The Credits Visit Extreme Music and get the best production audio for your next project Check out all the latest features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube Send me your feedback and ideas for future episodes

I got a chance to review the latest crime thriller in An American Murderer(that review is up now), but I also had the privilege of interviewing the films director, Matthew Gentile. We talk about the incredible ensemble cast, how he approached adapting this true story, and geek out a little on cinema in general. Check out our interview with Matthew Gentile! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns,  social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at joshuahunter@thereelpineapple.com Subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts  at The Reel Pineapple!  Rate, Like, Share, & Subscribe!  Like both of our Facebook pages at TheReelPineapple & ReelPineappleGames Follow Hunter on Twitter at JHunterReelPineapple Follow us on TikTok at BlackShazam775 Follow us on Letterboxd at BlackShazam Follow us on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/jhunterreelpineapple

American Murderer, the new film written and directed by Matthew Gentile, stars Tom Pelphery, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, Paul Schneider, Kevin Corrigan, Shantel VanSantern and Jacki Weaver.   Matthew talks with Lisa and Dean about the shocking true story that it is based on, why Matthew cast Tom in the lead role of a real murderer / con man who is still at large, and how he got Jacki Weaver to come to Utah to play the role of the mother. Don't miss our interview and definitely don't miss this movie. 

Based on a true story, An American Murderer is written and directed by Matthew Gentile, with an all star cast including Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Pihllippe, Idina Menzel, and Jacki Weaver. Check out my full review of An American Murderer. The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns,  social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at joshuahunter@thereelpineapple.com Subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts  at The Reel Pineapple!  Rate, Like, Share, & Subscribe!  Like both of our Facebook pages at TheReelPineapple & ReelPineappleGames Follow Hunter on Twitter at JHunterReelPineapple Follow us on TikTok at BlackShazam775 Follow us on Letterboxd at BlackShazam Follow us on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/jhunterreelpineapple

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We have the pleasure of chatting with the writer and director of American Murderer, Matthew Gentile.  American Murderer is a true crime thriller based on the story of Jason Derek Brown.  Jason Brown has been on the FBI's Most Wanted list for nearly 20 years, after he disappeared after the murder of armored truck guard, Robert Keith Palomares and making off with about $56,000 in cash.American Murderer is in select theaters now and will be available to stream starting October 28, 2022.Matthew Gentile, director, you can also find him on Instagram @matthewlgentilePeople - Ryan Phillippe, Tom Pelphrey Star in American Murderer TrailerSupport the show

**DV Exclusive** The Jason Derek Brown movie is officially here and I touch base with writer and director Matthew Gentile to discuss what all went into making AMERICAN MURDERER. The film stars Ryan Phillippe as the FBI agent tasked with taking down fugitive Brown, played by actor Tom Pelphrey (Ozark). We discuss Brown's complex personal life, twisted schemes and his disappearance after murdering an armored guard outside of a movie theater in 2004. #jasonderekbrownmovie #americanmurdererfilm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drowning-verdict-podcast/message

True Crime Tuesday presents American Murderer with Screenwriter/Filmmaker/Director Matthew Gentile! On November 29, 2004, Jason Derek Brown went from a life of running scams and being the ultimate con man, to pulling a heist of an armored vehicle.  It was that heist that would land Jason on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list from 2004 until September of this year! Matthew Gentile, the filmmaker behind the new movie, American Murderer, based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown, joins True Crime Tuesday to talk about the movie, about Jason's background and story, and where he think Jason ended up after the Armored Vehicle heist! American Murderer is Only In Theatres October 21, 2022 and On Demand and On Digital October 28, 2022!   Check out more about the Filmmaker of American Murderer  , here:  https://www.matthewgentiledirector.com/ Check out the Cast and trailer for American Murderer here:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13603778/ PLUS: an ALL-NEW Dumb Crimes/Stupid Criminals with Beer City Bruiser!! To learn more about Microdose Gummies go to Microdose.com and use code: darkness to get free shipping & 30% off your first order #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #matthewgentile #americanmurderer #jasonderekbrown #tompelphrey #ryanphillippe #idinamenzel #armedrobbery #conman #scams #sociopath #murder #strongarmrobbery  #saltlakecity #mormon  #arizona #california #lasvegas #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #BeerCityBruiser #ROH #RingofHonorWrestling #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes

When Matthew Gentile was decideing on the subject of his first feature film, he settled on the story of Jason Derek Brown. In this interview, Allison and Maggie talk to Matthew about his inspirations, his choice of this case as the subject of the film, and about his experiences in making the film.American Murderer was released in select theaters on October 21st and will be available via streaming services beginning on October 28th.Be sure to check out our episode cover Jason Derek Brown's case in Episode 154.If you are interested in hearing the full story of Jason Derek Brown, please read his sister Jami Brown's book Center of Attention: A True Crime Memoir available here, on Amazon.

NOTE: Attached at the end of this episode is a sample of my new audiobook Spoilers. Also don't forget about our deal. Follow, rate, and review the TCP and I'll send you a free ebook. DM me at @thatscriminalpodcast or email john@johnstampwriter.com. Tonight, I'm excited to talk to award-winning filmmaker Matthew Gentile. Matthew is the writer and director of American Murderer, coming to theaters on October 28th. American Murderer is based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown - a charismatic con man turned party king who bankrolls his luxurious lifestyle through a series of scams. When his funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet and, in the process, becomes the FBI's most unlikely - and elusive - top ten fugitive. AMERICAN MURDERER stars Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, Jacki Weaver, Shantel Vansanten, Paul Schneider, Moises Arias, and Kevin Corrigan. Traveling Picture Show Company produced the film with Gigi Films, Productivity Media Inc, and Radiant Films International. I got to screen American Murderer and I can tell you this movie is solid. Tom Pelphrey plays a fantastic bad guy. Stream it or go see it, October 28th! For reference here's a link to the FBI's page on Brown: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/murders/jason-derek-brown Matthew Gentile can be found at: ABOUT | mgdirector (matthewgentiledirector.com) Thanks Matthew for a great interview. As always thank you to Crush Limbo for the music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatscriminaljs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatscriminaljs/support

True Crime Tuesday presents American Murderer with Screenwriter/Filmmaker/Director Matthew Gentile! On November 29, 2004, Jason Derek Brown went from a life of running scams and being the ultimate con man, to pulling a heist of an armored vehicle.  It was that heist that would land Jason on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list from 2004 until September of this year! Matthew Gentile, the filmmaker behind the new movie, American Murderer, based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown, joins True Crime Tuesday to talk about the movie, about Jason's background and story, and where he think Jason ended up after the Armored Vehicle heist! American Murderer is Only In Theatres October 21, 2022 and On Demand and On Digital October 28, 2022!   Check out more about the Filmmaker of American Murderer  , here:  https://www.matthewgentiledirector.com/ Check out the Cast and trailer for American Murderer here:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13603778/ PLUS: an ALL-NEW Dumb Crimes/Stupid Criminals with Beer City Bruiser!! To learn more about Microdose Gummies go to Microdose.com and use code: darkness to get free shipping & 30% off your first order #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #matthewgentile #americanmurderer #jasonderekbrown #tompelphrey #ryanphillippe #idinamenzel #armedrobbery #conman #scams #sociopath #murder #strongarmrobbery  #saltlakecity #mormon  #arizona #california #lasvegas #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #BeerCityBruiser #ROH #RingofHonorWrestling #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes

Filmmaker and Director Matthew Gentile Talks To Us About His Debut Film "AMERICAN MURDERER" Which Is The Story Of Fugitive Jason Derek BrownAmerican Murderer is based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown - a charismatic con man turned party king who bankrolls his luxurious lifestyle through a series of scams. When his funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet and, in the process, becomes the FBI's most unlikely - and elusive - top ten fugitive.  American Murderer is available on all streaming services October 28, 2022.DirectorMatthew GentileWriterMatthew GentileStarsTom PelphreyRyan PhillippeIdina Menzel

Adam interviews Matthew Gentile about writing and directing his new feature film, AMERICAN MURDERER.  This true-crime inspired movie stars Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, and Jackie Weaver.  Watch it now on iTunes, Amazon Video, or any other on-demand rental service.

Welcome back to the Independent Filmmakers GuideToday we'll here from Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy as they chat with writer/director Matthew Gentile about his new movie American Murderer, starring Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, and Jacki Weaver, and a ton of other great actors. Gentile speaks about how he was able to get an all-star cast for his first feature film, as well as how he went about getting the rights for a movie based on real people, events, and crimes.  We'll also hear about how they decided to shoot in Utah, the importance of working with a professional armorer on set during scenes with guns, plus how to work with production designers and prop masters to achieve a cohesive and immersive time period for the film.  All that and more on this episode of The Independent Filmmakers Guide.

David Blakeslee interviews Matthew Gentile, director and writer of AMERICAN MURDERER, a new true-crime drama now in theaters and soon available via streaming on demand.

SMC programmer and founder Craig Hammill sits down with longtime Secret Movie Clubber, Matthew Gentile, to talk about his new film, American Murderer! Matthew shares his experiences writing and directing his first feature, a crime thriller based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown - a conman placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list - and starring Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, and Jacki Weaver. Craig and Matthew go through the movie's journey to the screen, from idea to post-production. See American Murderer in theaters now and on digital October 28th!   Check out Matthew at: https://www.matthewgentiledirector.com/ or his IG: @matthewlgentile

In this weeks episode we welcome our fantastic guest Emmy Award Winning writer/director Matthew Gentile! He was kind enough to let us review his new noir crime thriller American Murderer! Based on a true story, this riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown's trail: LanceLeising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown's funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet,pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse—and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI's most-wanted list. Featuring an all star cast including - Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, and Jacki Weaver. Directors Statement Why do we fall for con artists? Is it that they're smart and the victims are gullible, or is itsomething deeper? This is the question at the heart of AMERICAN MURDERER.As a kid, I was obsessed with crime--so much so that I would browse the Top Ten MostWanted list, hoping to help the FBI catch a fugitive. One of them made a distinct impression onme: Jason Derek Brown, a surfer dude with spiky blonde hair and a smirk on his face. Comparedto Osama Bin Laden and Whitey Bulger, he just didn't fit the profile.On the surface, AMERICAN MURDERER is a cat-and-mouse thriller about a fugitive and the FBIagent who has been tasked with bringing him to justice. But what fascinates me about Jason'sstory isn't the crime itself; it's how he impacted the people who loved him. That's why I choseto tell his story through multiple perspectives. Whether the audience likes Jason or not–by theend of the film, they will get a 360-degree view of who he was.With AMERICAN MURDERER, my intention is to guide the audience to look directly into theeyes of a dark soul and shine a light on how he became this way. Thus the film poses anotherquestion: can we take a human being who is rotten to the core and move an audience to aplace of compassion? I believe that we can. -Matthew Gentile --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakeasy-noircast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakeasy-noircast/support

Jason Derek Brown was a small time petty con man who spent most of his life one step ahead of the law or the mob, depending on the day of the week. That was until November 29th, 2004, when this charismatic drifter decided to pull off one last big score and vanish into thin air. He carefully planned and executed the robbery of an armored car outside a movie theater and killed the guard in cold blood. He soon was placed on the F.B.I.'s 10 Most Wanted List, where he remained until September of this year when he was removed to make room for another fugitive. At the time of this taping, Mr. Brown is still at large. Matthew Gentile wrote and directed the chilling film, AMERICAN MURDERER, which follows Mr. Brown's exploits. The film opens in theaters on October 21st in advance of streaming nationwide. Matthew is my guest today.

Matthew Gentile has wanted to be a filmmaker since seeing Dog Day Afternoon as a 12-year-old. After graduating from AFI and winning an Emmy for his short FRONTMAN, Matthew's debut feature is about to drop theatrically This Friday. How does a first time feature filmmaker snag Tom Pelphrey, Jacki Weaver, Idina Menzel, and Ryan Phillippe for his cast? He gets into all of that today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescreenwritinglife/support

Matthew Gentile is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles.He most recently wrote and directed his first feature, AMERICAN MURDERER: a true-crime drama about a charismatic conman who became the FBI's most unlikely and elusive top ten fugitive. Photographed in Utah during the height of the pandemic, AMERICAN MURDERER stars Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, Jacki Weaver, Shantel Vansanten, Paul Schneider, Moises Arias, and Kevin Corrigan. Traveling Picture Show Company produced the film with Gigi Films, Productivity Media Inc, and Radiant Films International.  A graduate of the directing program at the AFI Conservatory, Matthew's thesis films FRONTMAN (which won 12 awards including the Student Emmy for Best Directing), and LAWMAN played over 100 festivals worldwide.A Brooklyn native, Matthew holds a BA in English & Film Studies from Connecticut College and an MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute.Please enjoy my conversation with Matthew Gentile.

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This session, we talk with writer/director Matthew Gentile about “American Murderer,” his new true crime thriller about FBI fugitive Jason Derek Brown. "American Murderer" is based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown - a charismatic con man turned party king who bankrolls his luxurious lifestyle through a series of scams. When his funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet and, in the process, becomes the FBI's most unlikely - and elusive - top ten fugitive. SHOW NOTES: Trailer: https://youtu.be/rX3logJovfQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MatthewLGentile Website: https://www.matthewgentiledirector.com IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4244841/ American Murderer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13603778