ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Today’s guest is my friend Dustin Hendix- Dustin is a talented author and filmmaker who just published the first book in his children’s horror series, Creeptales. A graduate of Oakland University where he earned a bachelors degree in creative writing- Dustin has consistently been writing and directing horror shorts for several years. Under his Tin Hen production banner, Dustin and his wife Amanda, are gearing up for their first feature, based on a proof of concept short that YOU can watch TODAY!
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction to Dustin Hendrix & Creeptales
(01:25) How Goosebumps Inspired a Lifelong Love of Horror
(05:00) Growing Up with Horror Movies, Video Stores & Halloween Culture
(08:45) From Creative Writing to Filmmaking at Oakland University
(12:30) Early Horror Shorts & Learning to Direct
(16:15) Building Tin Hen Productions with Amanda Hendrix
(20:10) Writing Horror Fiction vs Making Horror Films
(24:00) Creating Creeptales: A Children's Horror Book Series
(28:15) Why Kid-Friendly Horror Still Matters
(32:00) Publishing Your First Book & Lessons for New Authors
(36:10) Horror Influences: R.L. Stine, Stephen King & Classic Monsters
(40:05) Developing a Feature Film from a Proof-of-Concept Short
(44:20) Independent Filmmaking on a Budget
(48:15) Practical Effects, Horror Storytelling & Creative Problem Solving
(52:00) Balancing Writing, Filmmaking & Family Life
(56:15) Advice for Aspiring Horror Authors and Filmmakers
(1:00:10) The Future of Creeptales & Upcoming Projects
(1:03:30) Where to Find Dustin Hendrix Online
(1:05:00) Final Halloween Thoughts & Closing Remarks
Watch "Halfway to Halloween" Now!
Follow Dustin on instagram @dustinhendrix6
Check out Dustin's children's book series on instagram @creep_tales
Check out Dustin's other shorts @tinhenproductions
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