Listen "The Man in the White Van"
Episode Synopsis
Sharon Y. Cobb co-wrote “The Man in the White Van” with the film’s director Warren Skeels. It’s a thriller based on a true story about a serial killer in a small Florida town. We’ll discuss:
– How they met
– The story originated over coffee
– Shooting in a 70s house
– Directing a snake
– References from the period like “Bonanza” and extension phones
– Getting Sean Astin in the movie
– Florida in Louisanna
– The rolling red carpet premiere
LINKS
Lighthouse Hill IMDB link (Sharon’s screenplay, not currently streaming)
Siesta Key (Warren’s show that’s now on Paramount+)
Lisa Giles on the 48HR Film Festival
Lise Giles on The Richmond Film Network (along with Women in Film and Video)
The Virginia Black Film Festival
Podcast with BK Fulton
Podcast with Tim Reid (with his 60s comedy partner Tom Dreesen
– How they met
– The story originated over coffee
– Shooting in a 70s house
– Directing a snake
– References from the period like “Bonanza” and extension phones
– Getting Sean Astin in the movie
– Florida in Louisanna
– The rolling red carpet premiere
LINKS
Lighthouse Hill IMDB link (Sharon’s screenplay, not currently streaming)
Siesta Key (Warren’s show that’s now on Paramount+)
Lisa Giles on the 48HR Film Festival
Lise Giles on The Richmond Film Network (along with Women in Film and Video)
The Virginia Black Film Festival
Podcast with BK Fulton
Podcast with Tim Reid (with his 60s comedy partner Tom Dreesen
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