Indie Films Backstage

Interview with Shakayla Rainey from The Indie Gathering 2025

Show Notes:

Join host Erik William for an engaging conversation with Shakayla Rainey, filmmaker extraordinaire and the creative force behind @MentalMeowProductions while we talk about her short film, Unfortunate Soles; as well as her other upcoming projects. 👉 Connect with Shakayla on Instagram:   / shake_entertains   and YouTube:    / @mentalmeowproductions  

Interview with Adam Vencil from The Indie Gathering 2025

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Adam Vencil, the director and writer of the award-winning film Pleasure, Bye, at the 2025 Indie Gathering Film Festival. In this interview, we dive into Adam’s creative process, his inspiration behind the film, and what’s next for him and his team at War Works Productions.
👉 Follow War Works Productions on Instagram: @warworksproductions
👉 Follow Adam Vencil on Instagram: @mr_drisc0ll
👉 Check out Pleasure, Bye on IMDb: Pleasure, Bye (IMDb)
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Indie Films Backstage: Interview with Harley and Kaiti Wallen

Erik William interviews Harley and Kaiti Wallen about their movie “Eternal Code” at the 2019 Indie Gathering International Film Festival. The movie is set for a limited theatrical release later this month. Check out the trailer here    • Eternal Code – Official Trailer   and be sure to check out Harley and Kaiti through all their social media at Painted Creek Productions   / paintedcreekproductions  

Indie Films Backstage Interviews the Producers from Clown Town

Erik William interviews Jeff Miller, Tom Nagel, and Brian Nagel from the premiere of Clown Town in Columbus, Ohio at Studio 35.

Interview with Chain Michael at The Indie Gathering

I caught up with Michael, a composer from Mexico, at the Indie Gathering International Film Festival. He is an amazingly talented composer making his American Festival debut. Make sure you check out his Facebook, and YouTube, pages and give them a “Like”.

Interview with Eric O’Connell at The Indie Gathering 2017

Indie Films Backstage interviewed film composer, and musician, Eric O’Connell and found out more about his art, and where to find him online. Make sure to check out his website and give his music a like.

Interview with Logan Fry at The Indie Gathering

Indie Films Backstage met up with writer, director, producer, and actor Logan Fry at The International Film Festival. Logan gives a look into the making of “Gimme Head: the Tale of the Cuyahoga Valley Bigfoot”.