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Mistakes Were Made

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A collaborative think-tank of artists discuss the mistakes being made on the ever-winding road of creative success.
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Episodes

Everybody's A Character

Brett and Kristin discuss how paying attention to real world interactions can help to develop well rounded characters. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Feb 26, 202058 minEp. 90

Rap Party

How do Brett and Kristin celebrate wrapping filming on their latest short film? With chocolate, beer, and random rap lyrics! Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Feb 23, 202056 minEp. 89

A Rose By Any Other Name

Kristin and Brett discuss the merits of watching foreign films, visiting other cultures, and how each individual brings their own unique perspectives to their work. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Feb 19, 202059 minEp. 88

I Wouldn't Advise Watching The Book

Brett and Kristin explore the concept of reading books from a writer's perspective as well as watching films from a filmmakers perspective to see what one can learn from examining another artist's work. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Feb 15, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 87

Two Star Tuesday: Eli

Bubble Boy meets Paranormal Activity meets Exorcist meets Damien in this week's Two Star Tuesday. If it sounds like a strange combination, you'll probably agree with Brett and Kristin's opinion of the ending of this film. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox...

Feb 12, 202059 minEp. 86

Resistance Arises From Within

Kristin and Brett recount their misadventures from their latest film project while finding ways to overcome internal resistance in their own lives. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Feb 08, 202055 minEp. 85

Two Star Tuesday: All Light Will End

An author with a traumatic past losing her grip on reality sounds like an interesting enough premise, but this week's Two Star is so full of plot holes that we're honestly not sure what this movie is really about. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Feb 05, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 84

Here For Your A(muse)ment

A productive weekend leads Kristin to her first encounter with the "muse", Brett braves the makeup chair, and the pair take a moment to appreciate the level of trust in their working relationship. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Jan 31, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 83

Invigorayted

Brett likes to break the rules, and Kristin hits a creative wall under the stress of work. Not so surprisingly, a movie about mental health helps them both get back on track creatively. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Jan 28, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 82

Fool Me Twice...

On today's episode, the pair dissect the difference between effectively building suspense in your work versus using cheap tricks to try to fool your audience. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Jan 22, 202048 minEp. 81

Refuse To Stop

Today's episode is a deep dive into the work of prominent female filmmakers and why you should never let anyone tell you what you can or can't do. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Jan 18, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 80

Two Star Tuesday: The Invention Of Lying

Kristin finally finds a RomCom that Brett actually enjoys! This week's Two Star Tuesday is a quirky yet clever comedy that has a host of lovable characters that actually manage to pull at your heartstrings. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Jan 15, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 79

Niche Audience

Brett and Kristin explore some of their favorite artists that have unique and distinct ways of expressing their work. As their own work develops, they take a moment to appreciate the importance of embracing your own style. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox...

Jan 11, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 78

They Can't All Be Winners

This episode in particular... Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Jan 07, 202056 minEp. 77

New Year's Revolution

Brett and Kristin plan to take over 2020 one short film challenge at a time. Things are off to an interesting start. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Jan 04, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 76

The Nightmare Box 20/20

As the year new approaches, Brett and Kristin reflect on how far they've come and their hopes for the future of their production company. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Jan 01, 202058 minEp. 75

So You Wanna Be In The Movies?

Brett and Kristin give the update on how their latest short film is going while also discussing their experiences working on short films together. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Dec 29, 201949 minEp. 74

Wash Your Sh*tty Shorts

This Christmas, Brett and Kristin forgot to write show notes once again... Kristin tries to see how long she can get away with procrastinating filming the homework assignment, and Brett looks forward to his acting debut. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox...

Dec 24, 201953 minEp. 73

Art, Uh, Finds A Way

They're still not entirely sure that they know what they're doing, but Brett and Kristin celebrate a major milestone in their podcast while looking forward to the future of their production company. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Dec 21, 201958 minEp. 72

Two Star Tuesday: Malicious

It turns out that traumatic events don't always bring people closer in this week's Two Star Tuesday. Sometimes they just bring out self-absorbed siblings, unsympathetic partners, and suspiciously sneaky/visually impaired ghost hunters. It also turns out that sometimes the audience knows exactly what they're talking about when they give a film a low rating. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nig...

Dec 18, 201956 minEp. 71

Visualize

Brett and Kristin discuss the beginning of their creative process and how they visualize each new work that they tackle. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Dec 15, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 70

This Is War!

Brett wages war against the 9-5. He and Kristin manage to find the humor in their past rejections while letting those moments fuel their goals for the future. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Dec 11, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 69

The Kool Shot Effect

In this episode, Kristin teaches Brett a little bit about lens and different filming techniques. The pair also discuss the various editing programs that they use for their work. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Dec 06, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 68

Two Star Tuesday: Bride Of Chucky

Brett and Kristin were feeling nostalgic, so they decided revisit another classic series! It's a film that needs no introduction, but the real question is...does this film hold up without the iconic Andy character? Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Dec 04, 20191 hr 15 minEp. 67

Mistakes Were Made 2.0

Mistakes Were Made wants you! ...to send us your short films and short stories. On this episode, Kristin and Brett discuss the downfalls of sequels, remakes, and reboots as well as the necessity for original creative content. In an effort to encourage their listeners to get their creative juices flowing, they've launched a series of homework assignments that call for audience participation. Monthly guidelines will be posted on the website for those interested! Email: nightmareboxproductions@gmai...

Nov 30, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 66

Two Star Tuesday: Little Evil

Brett and Kristin change it up with this week's Two Star Tuesday! 2017's Little Evil is a surprisingly charming comedy/horror that's full of heart and hilarious characters. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Nov 27, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 65

A Monument Of My Own Folly

We're launching a new endeavor! There will now be periodic film/writing challenges posted on our website. Our aim is to regularly creatively challenge ourselves, and we want all of you to join us in each challenge. Check out this episode to learn more! Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox...

Nov 23, 201953 minEp. 64

Militant Positivity

It's a tough world out there. Critics are everywhere, so Brett and Kristin explore the importance of both being accountable for yourself and being your own biggest cheerleader. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Nov 20, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 63

Is There A DOC In The House?

In this episode, Brett and Kristin explore the differences between both writing and shooting documentaries vs narrative films. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Nov 16, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 62

Two Star Tuesday: Await Further Instructions

If you think spending the holidays with your racist family is horrifying, try watching a horror film abandon its potential to tackle such heavy topics in favor of cheap sci-fi scares and body counts. Email: [email protected] Website: https://thenightmarebox.blog Facebook: facebook.com/nightmareboxproductions Instagram: @nightmareboxproductions Twitter: @thenightmarebox

Nov 13, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 61
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