CRYPTIC PICTURES announces the release of its long awaited, in-depth examination of the state of the film industry and the impact this "new normal" has had on filmmakers and audiences worldwide. Join award winning filmmakers Christian Stavrakis and Mark Ricche as they guide you through the shape shifting maze of 21st Century Hollywood in ten revealing episodes, each focusing on aspects of the art, craft and commerce of the industry. From their first-ever Hollywood story pitch to the completion of their award winning debut film, "MORTAL REMAINS", the filmmakers share the lessons learned and the inspirations that led them to continue their pursuits in light of the demise of the Hollywood they once knew. A must listen for any and all indie filmmakers who are forging the future of cinema!
BONUS EPISODE TWELVE: CryptiCast welcomes back Steven Douglas-Craig of TheNewScreenwriter.com for another bonus episode on screenrwriting in modern Hollywood. Learn about the trials and tribulations…
BONUS EPISODE ELEVEN: CryptiCast welcomes Steven Douglas-Craig of Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions to discuss the current state of the Hollywood studio system and what the future holds for the f…
EPISODE NINE & TEN -- An in depth and revealing interview with indie filmmaker Eduardo Sanchez, director of "The Blair Witch Project" (1999). Ed shares his journey from struggling cinephile, to being…
EPISODE EIGHT -- It is truly an exciting time to be an independent filmmaker! Now more than ever, prospects abound for those eager to reach a worldwide audience. Join your hosts, award winning filmma…
EPISODE SEVEN -- It's known as the "illusory truth effect"; repeat something enough and sooner or later it will be accepted as fact. (Think Muhammad Ali's axiom, "I am the greatest." The power of hy…
EPISODE SIX -- It has been said that filmmaking is "the art of negotiating imperfection". Christian and Mark can testify to this literal truth. Join your hosts as they share the ups and downs of a f…
EPISODE FIVE -- What are the first, most crucial steps in making an independent film that need to take place before you ever shoot your first frame? Establishing a production company, which offers t…
EPISODE FOUR -- Join award winning filmmakers Christian Stavrakis and Mark Ricche as they address the most asked question posed by filmmakers world wide... "Holy Shit... what the heck did I get mysel…
EPISODE THREE -- Filmmakers Christian Stavrakis and Mark Ricche will take you through the most difficult part of the filmmaking process: Inception. In their broadcast the ywill explain how they crea…
EPISODE TWO -- An introduction to the state of modern Hollywood. Join award winning hosts Chrisitan Stavrakis and Mark Ricche as they explain in detail how Hollywood has lost the "art and soul" of ci…
EPISODE ONE -- An Introduction to CryptiCast Series One, "Hollywood in Post" and its hosts Christian Stavrakis and Mark Ricche.