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A show dedicated to indie film lovers seeking the latest movies in independent cinema. Host: Glen Reynolds, veteran film producer & sales agent. Co-Host: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer turned popular podcaster.* Jason joins Glen for conversational episodes that delve deeper into the filmmaking process through the series Behind The Film and Emerging Filmmakers.

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    Behind the Film: Road to Everywhere with Michael Paradies Shoob and Joe Mealey

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds and Jason Connell speak with writer-director Michael Paradies Shoob and producer and story collaborator Joe Mealey about their new indie film, Road to Everywhere. The film follows Los Angeles cab driver Jason Skyler as he takes Jake, a casino dealer returning to the Navajo Nation after 30 years, on a long-distance journey to see his grandson compete in a Native American rodeo. Shoob and Mealey met at AFI and previously made the 1996 cab-driver ensemble Driven, which was shot and edited on film. They discuss returning to that world with Whip Hubley once again playing Skyler, their original plans involving Tony Todd, Shoob’s experiences driving a cab, the decision to use black-and-white with color flashbacks, and how low-budget flexibility helped shape several key scenes. They also discuss the film’s unusual roadshow release, which paired screenings with live performances and Q&As featuring Grammy-winning musician and lead actor Robert Mirabal. The tour reached 26 theaters in 21 cities. Road to Everywhere will be available September 15 on Amazon, Apple TV, and other TVOD platforms through Twin Engines Global. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:46 Origins of the Sequel 03:03 Casting Changes and Whip Returns 04:17 Cab Life Inspiration 07:37 Why Revisit Now 08:18 Partnership and Producing 10:29 Tech Shifts and Growth 12:10 Black and White Choice 14:16 DP and Shooting the Cab 16:26 Title Meaning and Themes 19:35 Roadshow Release Strategy 22:24 Distribution and Audience Impact 24:47 Quick Cuts Game 27:33 Final Cut and Wrap Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

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A show dedicated to indie film lovers seeking the latest movies in independent cinema. Host: Glen Reynolds, veteran film producer & sales agent. Co-Host: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer turned popular podcaster.* Jason joins Glen for conversational episodes that delve deeper into the filmmaking process through the series Behind The Film and Emerging Filmmakers.