Video Tag
Every video tagged “independent film” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
4 videos
BLACKBLOOD is a solo-produced five-minute horror short film written, directed, filmed, and edited entirely by Griffin Miller of GMHaunts. The film features an original music and atmospheric soundtrack by Karl Casey of White Bat Audio. While the GMHaunts channel typically focuses on Halloween and haunt content, this entry showcases the creator's storytelling and filmmaking ambitions within the horror genre.
HauntScene Live hosts Jeff Barker, a decorated screenwriter, filmmaker, and actor best known in horror circles as Curry Barker's father and the script consultant on the horror thriller Obsession. The conversation explores what a script consultant actually does, how Obsession developed from page to screen, and broader lessons in story structure and independent filmmaking. Jeff brings a distinctive background — spanning psychiatry, broadcast journalism, and competitive screenwriting — that shapes his perspective on crafting compelling horror narratives. Fans of filmmaker interviews and horror cinema will find this a rich, insider-focused discussion.
This Hauntcast podcast episode features part two of an in-depth interview with Shawn Sieger, a production designer and special effects makeup artist known for his work at prominent haunted attractions including Bates Motel and Pennhurst Asylum. Sieger shares insights into his craft across both the haunted attraction industry and independent film production. The conversation offers a professional perspective on what it takes to deliver high-level SFX makeup and production design in both worlds.
Hauntcast sits down with Shawn Sieger — production designer and special effects makeup artist behind prominent haunted attractions including Bates Motel and Pennhurst Asylum — for an in-depth industry conversation. Sieger shares insights drawn from his dual career spanning professional haunted attractions and independent film work. The interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at the craft, creativity, and practical realities of working at a high level in the haunt and horror industries.
