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In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by actor, Amanda Christine who plays Ronnie Grogan on the HBO series, "IT: Welcome to Derry". Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Amanda Christine Follow Amanda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amanda1christine/?hl=en

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by one of the editors of "IT: Welcome to Derry", Esther Sokolow, to discuss her work on the tv series.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Esther SokolowFollow Esther on IG: https://www.instagram.com/esthersok/

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by Production Designer Matt Likely to discuss his work designing the sets on "The Institute".Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Matt LikelyFollow Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mlikely/?hl=enWatch Matt's Behind the scenes videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxBxXQouKN8

In this episode, Vic is joined by Cinematographer Matt Windon who worked on both "Alien Earth" and "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" to discuss his work on those projects.Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: @bigvicmediaGuest: Matt WindonFollow Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattwindon_dp/

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined once again by Author, Screen Writer, and retired U.S. Navy Seal, Jack Carr to discuss The Terminal List: Dark Wolf and his latest novel, Cry Havoc.Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: @bigvicmediaGuest: Jack CarrFollow Jack on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jackcarrusa/?hl=en

In this episode, Vic is joined by Paul Daley, one of the Directors of Photography on "The Righteous Gemstones", to discuss Season 4 Episode 1: "Prelude", which you may know as the Civil War episode starring Bradley Cooper. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Paul Daley Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:27 Tempted to shoot on film 2:00 The halation 2:40 Recording audio in a wide shot 3:26 Shot composition 6:13 Lighting a scene with candles 8:10 Lighting exteriors at night 10:04 Danny McBride’s directing 10:55 Creating a custom light 13:08 The frontline civil war battle 17:29 POV shot 18:48 Replicating Civil War photos 21:21 Filming under white tents in the daylight

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vis is joined by Anna Terrazas, the Costume Designer on "Eddington" (2025) directed by Ari Aster.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by the Director of Photography (Gregory Middleton) and the Production Designer (John Paino) of Netflix's "Sirens" to discuss the cinematography, the sets, and how they crafted the visuals of the show. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Where was Sirens filmed 2:02 The significance of the pillars in the house 2:42 The visual aesthetic of Sirens 4:40 Creating a hospital or filming in a hospital 5:47 Using tight angles to tell a story 7:57 The WAP scene 10:09 The artwork in the house 10:58 Decorating Ethan’s house with intention 13:04 The use of mirrors in Sirens 17:50 How they filmed Barnaby flying into the window 19:20 The cliffside stairs 20:27 The perfect sunset at the end of the series 21:53 John working on The Last of Us 22:40 Does being an award winning filmmaker help your career 24:57 Outro Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guests: Gregory Middleton and John Paino Follow Gregory on IG: https://www.instagram.com/middlecam/?hl=en

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by Vanja Cernjul to discuss the cinematography of "House of The Dragon" as well as his experience filming "Crazy Rich Asians". Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Guest: Vanja Cernjul Follow Vanja on IG: https://www.instagram.com/vanjacernjul/?hl=en

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by the host of the new comedic web series The Perfect Parfait, Hunter Cope. Vic and Hunter talk about growing up in LA, going to high school with McLovin' (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), his web series, and the struggles that comedies are facing in the film industry. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Guest: Hunter Cope Follow Hunter on IG: https://www.instagram.com/huntercopelovesyou/ Watch The Perfect Parfait: https://www.youtube.com/@perfectparfaitshow

In this episode, Vic is joined once again by Lorcan Finnegan, the director of "Nocebo", "Vivarium", and now "The Surfer" starring Nicolas Cage.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Lorcan FinneganFollow Lorcan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lorcanfinnegan/?hl=en

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by Timothy Hautekiet, the director of "Me Myself and The Void" (2024) to discuss how Timothy filmed a movie in a black void as well as getting the film funded and distributed. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Timothy Hautekiet Follow Timothy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrtimh/?hl=en

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by the Costume Designer on "House of David", Mayou Trikerioti. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:27 House of David getting a season 2 1:33 Mayou’s background  3:57 Theater vs film costume design  5:54 Transitioning from short films to full length films and tv  8:43 Season 2 House of David 9:51 How much time Mayou had to design Season 1 10:50 The size of the costume department  11:51 How many costumes were made? 13:42 The hand stitching 16:05 Researching 1000 BC clothing 19:53 Color theory in the dyes 21:56 Designing the costume for Goliath 22:48 Aging the costumes 24:46 Collaborating with other departments 27:24 The costume jewelry  30:02 Using scripts and descriptions to begin the designs 32:46 Reading the Bible in preparation  34:13 Costume designers are irreplaceable 38:28 Outro  Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Mayou Trikerioti Follow Mayou on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayoutrikerioti/

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined once again by director Mike Pecci to discuss his latest short film "Come Home" (2023) as well as his journey as a director trying to break through in Hollywood. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:28 The driving force for “Come Home” 9:36 How the Hollywood machine works 21:10 How the film festival circuit works 27:53 Raising a film budget through sponsors 34:16 Filming with an underwater tank 35:51 Cigarette continuity in “Come Home” 37:41 Creating the monster in “Come Home” 42:55 Filmmaking trick - lens whacking 47:30 Most intriguing guest on Mike’s podcast 49:54 I made “12KM” go viral 50:43 Intriguing guest continued 52:53 The worst guest on Mike’s podcast  01:01:30 Film festival circuit continued 01:10:19 Directing sucks 01:14:35 The Kevin Smith strategy 01:21:58 Making genuine friends is key 01:35:34 Outro Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Mike Pecci Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikepecci/?hl=en

In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by writer Conor Patrick Walsh to discuss all things writing. Conor wrote "O.C.D." (2025) directed by Luca Pizzoleo. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:41 How Conor got into writing 3:55 Moving to Los Angeles 5:07 Working as a paid writer 7:57 Different ways Luca elevated Conor’s writing on “O.C.D.” 9:25 How Conor feels about improv 11:30 Writing with an actor in mind 12:50 Directing your own writing 14:16 Conor and his O.C.D. 17:13 What Conor is most proud of in “O.C.D” 19:47 Conor’s writing process 25:48 Character driven stories 29:40 Writing comedies 33:02 Good dialogue vs bad dialogue 35:06 The importance of reading as a writer Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Watch "O.C.D": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAfdRMeZkWQ