Indie Films Backstage

Current Available Episodes: 2025 | 2020 | 2019 | 2017 | 2016
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
Show Notes;
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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Interview with Chase Yancey at The Indie Gathering 2025
Show Notes:
In this episode, I sit down with Chase Yancey to talk about his powerful screenplay, SALLIE. Chase takes us inside the story’s inspiration, the writing process, and the emotional core that drives his work. We also discuss the challenges and triumphs of screenwriting, and what’s next on his creative journey.
👉 Follow Chase on Instagram: @yancey.c
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Interview with Heather Bayles at The Indie Gathering 2025
Show Notes:
Join us for an engaging conversation with Heather Bayles, filmmaker extraordinaire and the creative force behind Arcadia Street Productions. We chat about her upcoming horror short film, Ludella, and what audiences can expect. Heather shares insights into her directing, writing, and production journey, plus the heart and horror driving her latest storytelling venture.
👉 Connect with Heather & Arcadia Street Productions Arcadia Street Productions (YouTube): @ArcadiaStreetProductions Watch their latest updates, behind-the-scenes footage, and upcoming trailer!
Saturday Fright Theater
Current Shows
- Lady Frankenstein
- Sisters of Death
- Messiah of Evil
- Savage Weekend
- Panic
- Rehearsal for Murder
- PMS: Pre-Teen Monster Syndrome
- Jesse James meets Frankenstein's Daughter
- Scream Bloody Murder
- Don't Look in the Basement
- Night of the Living Dead
- Night Fright
- The Bat
- Attack of the Giant Leeches
- Screaming Skull
- Frankenstein's Daughter
- Bucket of Blood
- Ghost Train
- The Devil's Messenger
- Track of the Moon Beast
- Ghosts of Hanley House
- The She Beast
- Horror Hotel (aka City of the Dead)
Movies On-Demand
A Frightful Night at the Movies
- Bloody Pit of Horror (1965)
- Moon of the Wolf (1972)
- Drive-In Massacre (1976)
- The Werewolf of Washington (1973)
- Curse of King Tut’s Tomb (1980)
- The Astral Factor (1978)
- Monstroid (1980)
- Oasis of the Zombies (1982)
- Blood Tide (1982)
- The Driller Killer (1979)
- The Demon (1981)
- Dead Girls (1990)
- Naked Massacre (1976)
- Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1969)
- The Last Slumber Party (1988)
- Nightmare (1966)
- Silent Night, Bloody Night (1974)
- Hoolihan & Big Chuck - The Unknown (aired 1979)
- Big Chuck & Lil John - Sometimes They Come Back (aired 2005)
- Big Chuck & Lil John present It's A Wonderful Life
- Horror of Dracula (1958)
- Intruder (1989)
- Hero at Large (1980)
- C.H.U.D. (1984)
- They Live (1988)
- Hell of the Living Dead (aka Virus) (1980)
- Night Killer (1990)
- Frankenstein '80 (1972)
- The Beast Must Die (1974)
- Lifeforce (1985)
- House of Dark Shadows (1970)
- Hold That Ghost (1941)
- Young Frankenstein (Colorized, 1974)
