Sour Party: A Candid Chat with the Drextons on Filmmaking

Meet Amanda and Michael A. Drexton, the creative duo behind the riotous comedy "Sour Party." In this intimate conversation with FlickDirect's Austin Putnam, they share the laughter and tears behind their journey from shorts to a feature film, including challenges like impromptu location changes, lessons learned, and the sheer chaos of planning a wedding during production.

Hear firsthand how their collaboration blossomed into a marriage, their unique writing dynamics, and some of their crazy on-set stories. From axe-throwing bars to guerrilla filmmaking on the PCH, this is a candid look at the roller-coaster of indie filmmaking. If you want to know what it's like to write, direct, and produce a film, this interview is a must-watch.

Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a fan of quirky comedies, or just love to get behind-the-scenes insights, "Sour Party" provides an inspiring and humorous look into the world of cinema. Don't miss out on the wisdom, wit, and wild stories from two of the industry's rising stars. Subscribe and watch now!

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Working on Shorts for 12 Years
00:00:47 - Embracing Collaboration and Not Being Precious About Ideas
00:01:23 - Filming Sour Pot on a Honeymoon
00:02:01 - Writing Dynamics and the Evolution to Feature Films
00:02:44 - The Battle of Writing
00:03:21 - Adapting on Set
00:04:44 - Shooting the Monty scene with the cockroach guy
00:05:54 - Filming Mishap and Unexpected Improvements
00:06:34 - A Guerrilla Filmmaking Adventure
00:07:08 - A LA Moment

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