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81 - Kevin McTurk - Puppet Film Director and Creature Effects Artist
81 - Kevin McTurk - Puppet Film Director and Creature Effects Artist
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71 minutes
Released:
Jul 27, 2023
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Podcast episode
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For this episode, the second of July 2023, I spoke with Puppet Film Director and Creature Effects Artist Kevin McTurk. Kevin and I first connected on Facebook a couple of years ago, maybe it was more than that. We’ve been trying to find a suitable time to have him on the podcast since then. Well now is the time as Kevin has a project on Kickstarter as we speak. Kevin directs these amazing short films using puppetry and wonderfully atmospheric effects. He’s a veteran of creature effects in movies like Batman Returns, Jurassic Park, Galaxy Quest and King Kong. However, he is, as I said also a director of these amazing short films. He started with The Narrative of Victor Karloch a victorian ghost story. Then there was The Mill at Caulder’s End in a similar vein. The one that I first spotted was his third film “The Haunted Swordsman”. It’s quite extraordinary. You’ll hear us talk about it in the interview.Kevin’s latest project which is currently on Kickstarter is “Grylu Sker” an Icelandic folklore story. As of 25 July it has 18 days to go and is 75% funded. Do check it out. During the interview Kevin’s connection went a few times. So when I was editing the podcast I got back in touch with Kevin to help me fill in the gaps. So you’ll hear me a couple of times, just clarifying what Kevin was saying. It shouldn’t be too distracting.So here’s my interview with Puppet Film Director and Creature Effects Artist Kevin McTurk. I hope you enjoy it.Grylu Sker - KickstarterThe Spirit CabinetOther linksReturn of the Jedi Timeline Book - Register your interest!Filmumentaries MerchSupport the Podcast on PatreonLinktreeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5530733/advertisement
Released:
Jul 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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