Into The Mystic: Tales From Hollywood East

Into The Mystic Episode 16: Crafting Timeless Christmas Shows - Claudia Grazioso Jason Connell has creator, writer, and executive producer Claudia Grazioso on the show to discuss her exciting workshop,  Crafting Timeless Christmas Shows, which will be at the Mystic Film Institute. The interactive & engaging event is on April 23rd, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET on ZOOM. The cost is $15 - RSVP at...

Into The Mystic Episode 15: Demystifying The Sound Department - Ashley Maria Jason Connell has producer & director Ashley Maria on the show to discuss her exciting workshop, Demystifying The Sound Department, which will be at the Mystic Film Institute. The interactive & engaging event is on March 18th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET on ZOOM. The cost is $15 - RSVP at www. MysticFilmFestival....

Into The Mystic Episode 14: Announcement - Mystic Film Festival (7th Annual) Jason Connell has Mystic Film Festival Founder & Executive Director, Shareen Anderson, on the show to highlight the upcoming 7th Annual Mystic Film Festival, which runs September 19th - 22nd, 2024. Recorded: 09-13-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Mystic Film Festival Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Goo...

Into The Mystic Episode 13: Brian Russell (SilverSizzle) Jason Connell has Brian Russell, filmmaker of "SilverSizzle" and Official Selection of the Mystic Film Festival in 2024, on the show. Recorded: 09-09-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Mystic Film Festival Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Host: Jason Connel...

Into The Mystic Episode 12: Rachel Thomas-Medwid (Fenwick) Jason Connell has Rachel Thomas-Medwid, filmmaker of "Fenwick" and Official Selection of the Mystic Film Festival in 2024, on the show. Recorded: 08-28-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Mystic Film Festival Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Host: Jason Co...

Into The Mystic Episode 11: Alix Speyer Bacher (Don't Be Dainty...It's Derby) Jason Connell has Alix Speyer Bacher, filmmaker of "Don't Be Dainty...It's Derby" and Official Selection of the Mystic Film Festival in 2024, on the show. Recorded: 08-20-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Mystic Film Festival Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Ama...

Into The Mystic Episode 10: Jason Cortlund & Julia Halperin (Crookedfinger) Jason Connell has Jason Cortlund & Julia Halperin, filmmakers of "Crookedfinger" and Official Selection of the Mystic Film Festival in 2024, on the show. Recorded: 08-20-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Mystic Film Festival Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHear...

Into The Mystic Episode 09: Lex Gillespie (The Catskills) Jason Connell has Lex Gillespie, filmmaker of "The Catskills" and Official Selection of the Mystic Film Festival in 2024, on the show. Recorded: 08-20-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Mystic Film Festival Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Host: Jason Conn...

Into The Mystic Episode 08: Mystic Pizza (1988) - Behind The Scenes - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie again and talk about Matt Damon's first movie role, must-see filming locations, and the probability of Mystic Pizza 2: The Second Slice.  Synopsis: Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in the Connecticut town of Mystic. Director: Do...

Into The Mystic Episode 07: Mystic Pizza (1988) - Behind The Scenes - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about Julia Roberts' rise to stardom, the real-life Mystic Pizza parlor, and what's in the secret sauce. Synopsis: Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in the Connecticut town of Mystic. Director: Donald Petrie Writer:...

Into The Mystic Episode 06: Susan Seidelman (Desperately Seeking Susan, She-Devil, Sex and the City) Jason Connell has well-known writer and director Susan Seidelman (Desperately Seeking Susan, She-Devil, Sex and the City) on the show. They discuss her beginnings in the film industry, her first box-office hit, and her new autobiography Desperately Seeking Something: A Memoir About Movies, Mothers,...

Into The Mystic Episode 05: Documentary & Podcasting Production 101 - Jason Connell & Alec Asten Jason Connell & Alec Asten produced a live workshop at the Mystic Film Festival in 2023 entitled Documentary & Podcasting Production 101. The interactive & engaging event covered all things from concept to distribution, answered countless questions from attendees, and was recorded t...

Into The Mystic Episode 04: Shareen Anderson (Mystic Film Festival - Founder/Executive Director) Jason Connell has award-winning documentary producer/director and film festival founder Shareen Anderson on the show. They discuss her Russian background, her passion for traveling, and her love for Mystic, CT. * Shareen Anderson founded the annual Mystic Film Festival in Mystic, CT in 2017 and is curr...

Into The Mystic Episode 03: Peter Filardi (Flatliners, The Craft, Chapelwaite) Jason Connell has well-known screenwriter Peter Filardi (Flatliners, The Craft, Chapelwaite) on the show. They discuss his childhood in Mystic, CT, his love of '70s cinema, and his popular screenplays. * Peter Filardi directed Hazardous which won the Grand Jury Prize - Narrative Short at the Mystic Film Festival in...

Into The Mystic Episode 02: Carl Gottlieb (Jaws, The Jerk, Caveman) Jason Connell has well-known screenwriter, director, and actor Carl Gottlieb (Jaws, The Jerk, Caveman) on the show. They discuss his legendary screenplays, his directorial debut, and his famous book The Jaws Log . * Carl Gottlieb was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Mystic Film Festival in 2020. Recorded: 07-19-23...

Into The Mystic Episode 01: Karen Allen (Animal House, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Starman) Jason Connell has well-known actor Karen Allen (Animal House, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Starman) on the show. They discuss her impressive film roles, her non-movie ventures, and her directorial debut. * Karen Allen starred in A Stage of Twilight which won Best Narrative Feature at the Mystic Film Festival in 20...