Making a film is a laborious task that requires dedication, passion, discipline, and inspiration. Seeing the success of other filmmakers, who are more often than not in the same position as us, is not only motivational but can be a guiding light for those making their first film.

In today’s episode, No Film School’s Yaroslav Altunin speak with multi-hyphenate creative Andrew Bowser to discuss: 

How Andrew came up with the Onyx character

Starting his career as a child actor before becoming a writer and director

Questioning his original script after getting some harsh notes 

Why having multi-hyphenate creatives work on the film was necessary

Working with VFX and puppets and the challenges that came with it

Discovering some continuity errors they didn’t catch in the final edit 

Why Andrew likes a slower editing process 

Not looking down on non traditional film platforms



Memorable Quotes

“It was this revelation. I felt like I had found something to pursue creatively.” [2:23]

“I was led to writing and directing purely out of a want for more control.” [5:39]

“On indies there's not a lot of time to explore.” [40:22]

“Editing for me is such slicing and splicing.” [48:19]


Resources:
Onyx, The Fortuitous, and The Talisman of Souls
Tickets to Onyx The Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Onyx-the-Fortuitous-and-the-Talisman-of-Souls/
Andrew’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@BowserVids



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