Since I knew his range as an actor, I let him choose between two of the roles. It is way more work than I ever imagined, but I love it. Nerds and Beyond: We read that most of the actors in the film were handpicked could you tell us a bit about that process? A group of estranged college friends have gathered together, thirty miles from nowhere in the woods of Walworth County, Wisconsin, to pay their final respects to their friend Max Andrew Rothenberg: Save the Last Dance 2001 , Stranger Than Fiction 2006 , a somewhat controversial research psychologist. Though as a literal autumn storm brews outside, panic ensues indoors as the occupants begin to hear buzzing noises, cockroaches scamper about, both the sink and the shower are spraying blood — and is that someone watching them from a second-story balcony? What specifically made you want to do a horror film? He is also a member of the Chicago-based band, The Rap Pack. She seemingly popped out of her mother's womb with a pen in her hand and has been writing ever since. The cast represents a diverse cross section of the population, and the characterization was never stereotypical — it was a breath of fresh air in a genre that can rely sometimes on generally sexist stereotypes.
And, of course, the actors, led by Niecy Nash, are uber-talented. Or was it something you had no interest in until you had a specific experience on a specific project? I wish I could have a second home filled only with tunnels, secret panels, and zip lines. My producing partner, Kelly Demaret, and I decided the fastest way to get something done was to do it ourselves. I remember doing theatre in junior high school but never playing the leads. Clocking in at 84-minutes, 30 Miles from Nowhere is a feature-length debut for talented director Caitlin Koller Maid of Horror short 2013 , Blood Sisters short 2017 and was written by actress Kofoed, who also stars as Elaine.
Seemingly too drunk to notice a number of these events, the group drink themselves into confessional mode and address the various problems they have with each other and the route their adult lives have taken. One that weaves around the on-screen action to set the tone for a film that is well-done despite its inherent flaws. Marielle Scott 30 Miles From Nowhere, Ladybird has reportedly joined the cast of the Netflix hit You. She enjoys all things Marvel, gaming, reading, traveling, going to conventions and concerts. He wisely chose the one he rarely plays. Always lovely on set, super smart, kind and calm.
With no place to go and no cellphone signal to call for help, they find themselves in danger and… 30 Miles From Nowhere. We got it all with the help of our fabulous casting director, Miriam Hoffman. The humour works well and the thrills are there, but I would have liked if 30 Miles From Nowhere went a little darker in its last act. The performances helped elevate the cookie cutter plot of the typical horror of friends in an isolated location. The humor she drew out in Blood Sisters was a great fit for 30 Miles, and so we offered her the job. She seemingly popped out of her mother's womb with a pen in her hand and has been writing ever since.
When a dead man starts appearing at the windows, they begin to wonder who they buried, if not their friend, and find themselves faced with the ultimate human dilemma, to kill or be killed, in order to make it to morning. And we wanted great, funny actors who could handle fast, casual dialogue. The play is, of course, ridiculously beautiful, and she was exquisite in it. We are not all one color, shape, age, or gender, and our exploration of human nature needs to reflect that. And what better way to limit your locations than shoot in an isolated cabin in the woods? And we wanted great, funny actors who could handle fast, casual dialogue.
The pulsing connection between the group and their previous histories with each other unravel in correlation with the increasingly horrific events within the cabin in a deconstruction of both their relationships and the building that housed so many positive memories for them. When a dead man starts appearing at the windows, they begin to wonder who they buried, if not their friend, and find themselves faced with the ultimate human dilemma, to kill or be killed, in order to make it to morning. Rob Benedict: I went to college with a couple of the producers, including Seana Kofoed, who wrote and stars in the movie. I had little to no expectations for this film, but let me tell you, it exceeded them all. What did she bring to the project? And what was challenging about it? Jeannie likes to joke that she is little, yellow, blue, and different. Aside from typical horror tropes, this was a really fun time. We stood back and watched as the cast and crew reunited to celebrate the success of this great horror film.
Set in Walworth County, Wisconsin, 30 Miles from Nowhere was actually filmed in Illinois. I love how many nooks a long term one can inhabit. The creep factor at the cabin is high, with a thumping in the crawlspace, blood spurting from the pipes, and a cockroach infestation in the guest bedroom. Where did the idea for the film come from? When I stumbled upon the film, , in a discussion thread, I had never heard of it before. He was the first one cast. I was usually a pirate or a gatekeeper of some sort.
He is also a member of the Chicago-based band, The Rap Pack. It also features the acting talents of Rusty Schwimmer The Perfect Storm 2000 , 2016 ; Birgundi Baker Empire series , Black Lightning series ; Reggie Baker The Lincoln Lawyer 2011 , Empire series ; and Robert Breuler The Crucible 1996 , Prison Break series. Was there a specific person or experience that you would credit with helping you decide acting is what you wanted to do for a living? Her current obsessions include: Sherlock, Black Mirror, The Great British Baking Show, RuPaul's Drag Race, and Counterpart. I definitely see the value in being a producer on your own films whenever possible because of the amount of control you have over the final product. It also features the acting talents of Rusty Schwimmer The Perfect Storm 2000 , 2016 ; Birgundi Baker Empire series , Black Lightning series ; Reggie Baker The Lincoln Lawyer 2011 , Empire series ; and Robert Breuler The Crucible 1996 , Prison Break series. For these reasons, Cryptic Rock give 30 Miles from Nowhere 3. And be sure to catch Marielle in 30 Miles From Nowhere which is available! Make sure you follow Seana on and.