Deep Dark Well

Heebie-Jeebies Pictures

Welcome to DEEP DARK WELL — from the sick and delightful minds at Heebie-Jeebies Pictures, writer/directors Jason Sheedy and Joshua David Matthews, and film producer Kyle Steinike. Filmmaking is a descent: bad coffee, worse deadlines, and the joy of seeing your nightmare come to life on screen. Join us and fellow filmmakers, actors, and festival directors as they dive into the well with us to talk shop, spill blood, and share what really goes on behind the scenes. Think of it as indie film therapy—if your therapist also screams about lighting setups. Welcome to DEEP DARK WELL.

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    Before You Make Your Film Listen To This... Advice From FilmQuest's Founder

    In Part Two of our conversation with Jonathan Martin (founder of FilmQuest), we get into the part filmmakers usually don’t want to hear: Your festival strategy starts before you make your film. Listen to Jonathan break down how to actually prepare for the festival circuit, from choosing the right project and understanding your audience, to avoiding the common mistakes that can sink a film before it ever gets submitted. Jonathan shares practical, no-BS advice on how programmers think, what festivals are really looking for, and how filmmakers can give themselves a real shot instead of just hoping for the best. If you’re planning a film and thinking “we’ll figure out festivals later", this episode might save you a lot of time, money, and heartbreak.Come for the strategy. Stay because you’re realizing you might need to rethink everything.Follow FilmQuest:https://www.instagram.com/filmquest/https://www.facebook.com/FilmQuestFesthttp://www.filmquestfest.com/Submit to FilmQuest:https://filmfreeway.com/FilmQuestSubscribe to HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: ‪@HeebieJeebiesPictures‬ ‬#heebiejeebiespictures #heebiejeebies #horror #shortfilm #shorthorrorfilmConnect with Heebie-Jeebies!IG: https://www.instagram.com/heebiejeebiespictures/FB: https://www.facebook.com/heebiejeebiespictures About HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: Based in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, Heebie-Jeebies Pictures is dedicated to crafting spine-chilling tales that explore the hidden depths of the soul. Heebie-Jeebies serves up terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy, thought-provoking science-fiction, and eerie dark fantasy films that will haunt your dreams.https://www.heebiejeebiespictures.com/ © 2026 Heebie-Jeebies Pictures, LLC

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  2. ٧ أبريل

    How FilmQuest Was Built: Jonathan Martin on Filmmaking & the Fest Circuit

    In this episode of Deep Dark Well, we sit down with Jonathan Martin, founder and festival director of FilmQuest, and a filmmaker who cut his teeth on the festival circuit just like the rest of us.This is Part One of a longer conversation, and we start at the beginning: how Jonathan got into filmmaking, what it was like navigating festivals with his own work, and how those experiences eventually led to the creation of FilmQuest, now one of the most respected genre festivals out there.It’s part origin story, part festival insight, and part “how did this become one of the best genre fests in the world?”Follow FilmQuest:  / filmquest    / filmquestfest  http://www.filmquestfest.com/Submit to FilmQuest:https://filmfreeway.com/FilmQuestSubscribe to HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: ‪@HeebieJeebiesPictures‬ ‬#heebiejeebiespictures #heebiejeebies #horror #shortfilm #shorthorrorfilmConnect with Heebie-Jeebies!IG:   / heebiejeebiespictures  FB:   / heebiejeebiespictures   About HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: Based in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, Heebie-Jeebies Pictures is dedicated to crafting spine-chilling tales that explore the hidden depths of the soul. Heebie-Jeebies serves up terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy, thought-provoking science-fiction, and eerie dark fantasy films that will haunt your dreams.https://www.heebiejeebiespictures.com/ © 2026 Heebie-Jeebies Pictures, LLC

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    Cinematography, One-Shot Filmmaking & Lessons from Failure with Tom Festo

    In Episode 10 of Deep Dark Well, the guys sit down with cinematographer Tom Festo for a convo about collaboration, craft, and the long road of filmmaking.They discuss how they first connected on the film festival circuit (thanks FilmQuest!), what it’s like building creative partnerships over time, and the challenges we’ve faced working together (pfft, there weren't any!) From shooting TAPESTRY to the dream of tackling the demands of one-shot filmmaking, this episode dives into the balance between preparation and chaos on set.Tom also shares his journey into cinematography and how his approach to visual storytelling has evolved. Along the way, they'll get into the importance of teamwork, staying adaptable, and keeping a sense of perspective in an industry that rarely goes according to plan.Follow Tom Festo at these links: https://www.instagram.com/framesbytom/https://www.instagram.com/birdmountainmedia/https://www.tomfesto.com/Connect with Heebie-Jeebies!IG: https://www.instagram.com/heebiejeebiespictures/FB: https://www.facebook.com/heebiejeebiespictures About HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: Based in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, Heebie-Jeebies Pictures is dedicated to crafting spine-chilling tales that explore the hidden depths of the soul. Heebie-Jeebies serves up terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy, thought-provoking science-fiction, and eerie dark fantasy films that will haunt your dreams.https://www.heebiejeebiespictures.com/ © 2026 Heebie-Jeebies Pictures, LLC

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  4. ٥ مارس

    Film Fest Deep Dive with Vancouver Horror Show (VHS) Festival Director David Taylor

    In Episode 9 of DEEP DARK WELL, the guys chat with David Taylor, our neighbor to the north and festival director of the Vancouver Horror Show — or if you're "cool" like these guys think you are: VHS.They discuss their experiences screening at VHS (at least the ones that got accepted...), how the festival got its start, and what actually goes into programming a horror film festival. David breaks down what festivals are really looking for when selecting films, and what filmmakers often misunderstand about the submission process.If you’re a filmmaker navigating the festival circuit, this episode is packed with practical advice: how to stand out, how to avoid common mistakes, and why you shouldn't ghost a fest.It’s an honest, behind-the-scenes look at film festivals, from both the programming side of the table and the "hey, watch my film!" side.Follow the Vancouver Horror Show!IG: https://www.instagram.com/vancouverhorrorshow/Submit Your Film: https://filmfreeway.com/VancouverHorrorShowWebsite: https://www.vancouverhorrorshow.com/Connect with Heebie-Jeebies!IG: https://www.instagram.com/heebiejeebiespictures/FB: https://www.facebook.com/heebiejeebiespictures About HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: Based in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, Heebie-Jeebies Pictures is dedicated to crafting spine-chilling tales that explore the hidden depths of the soul. Heebie-Jeebies serves up terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy, thought-provoking science-fiction, and eerie dark fantasy films that will haunt your dreams.https://www.heebiejeebiespictures.com/ © 2026 Heebie-Jeebies Pictures, LLC

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    Musicians Tessa Rose Jackson and Darius Timmer Discuss Composing a Score for Indie Film

    In this episode of Deep Dark Well, we sit down with musicians and composers Tessa Rose Jackson and Darius Timmer, longtime collaborators who have worked closely with Heebie-Jeebies across multiple projects.We talk about the differences between composing for indie films and writing original music, how storytelling changes the way they approach sound, and what it’s like translating a visual story into a score.Follow Tessa Rose Jackson Band: https://www.instagram.com/tessarosejackson/Follow Tessa Rose Jackson: https://www.instagram.com/tessarosejacksoncomposer/Follow Darius Timmer: https://www.instagram.com/daritimm/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GkgfQAfu2FBxcmwKAOOiJ?si=EvsCiiHVTcyFIWvfRn_HBgWebsite: http://tessarosejackson.com/Subscribe to HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: ‪@HeebieJeebiesPictures‬ ‬#heebiejeebiespictures #heebiejeebies #horror #shortfilm #shorthorrorfilmConnect with Heebie-Jeebies!IG: https://www.instagram.com/heebiejeebiespictures/FB: https://www.facebook.com/heebiejeebiespictures About HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: Based in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, Heebie-Jeebies Pictures is dedicated to crafting spine-chilling tales that explore the hidden depths of the soul. Heebie-Jeebies serves up terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy, thought-provoking science-fiction, and eerie dark fantasy films that will haunt your dreams.https://www.heebiejeebiespictures.com/ © 2026 Heebie-Jeebies Pictures, LLC

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  6. ٨ يناير

    Dylan Clark (Portrait of God) on Jordan Peele, Sam Raimi & Living Our Dream

    It's 2026, y'all! And we're back strong with a great episode featuring writer, director, and all-around good guy Dylan Clark! If you enjoy watching horror shorts on YouTube (and if you're listening to us, then there is a very good chance that's exactly how you choose to spend your free time), then you really don't need an introduction to Dylan. But we're gonna give him one anyway. Dylan is the writer and director of some incredible short films, including Home Movies, Storytime, and the one that got him a pretty big boost in his career, Portrait of God, which has over 8 million views on YouTube and was recently acquired by Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions for the feature film treatment. So join us down in the well to discuss Dylan's path from YouTube short filmmaker to working with two of the biggest legends in horror. Still with us? Nice! Check out these links to learn more about Dylan and his film: Dylan's YouTube Dylan's IGDeadline Article Bloody Disgusting Article Subscribe to HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: ‪@HeebieJeebiesPictures‬ ‬ Connect with Heebie-Jeebies!Instagram & Facebook About HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: Based in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, Heebie-Jeebies Pictures is dedicated to crafting spine-chilling tales that explore the hidden depths of the soul. Heebie-Jeebies serves up terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy, thought-provoking science-fiction, and eerie dark fantasy films that will haunt your dreams. https://www.heebiejeebiespictures.com/ © 2026 Heebie-Jeebies Pictures, LLC

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Welcome to DEEP DARK WELL — from the sick and delightful minds at Heebie-Jeebies Pictures, writer/directors Jason Sheedy and Joshua David Matthews, and film producer Kyle Steinike. Filmmaking is a descent: bad coffee, worse deadlines, and the joy of seeing your nightmare come to life on screen. Join us and fellow filmmakers, actors, and festival directors as they dive into the well with us to talk shop, spill blood, and share what really goes on behind the scenes. Think of it as indie film therapy—if your therapist also screams about lighting setups. Welcome to DEEP DARK WELL.