Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Visionary independent filmmaker, JD Ellenberger, is set to release his 3rd feature film, LAYCHRYMOS PRIMROSE.
JD breaks down the fourth wall in this exclusive conversation discussing how he turned a silent film into an audio/visual masterpiece, plus how he almost died on set, why he chose to self release his film and a whole lot more behind the scenes of his psychological noir film.
Releasing January 15th, 2024, the DVD to follow will be complete with 3D glasses, a ton of goodies, and is already garnering awards early on in its festival circuit.
For more about JD and his films, check out his IMDB page: imdb.com/name/nm11899788
Find him on Facebook: facebook.com/DIRECTORJDELLENBERGER/about
And on Instagram: instagram.com/jd_ellenberger/?hl=en
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 What is Lachrymose Primrose?
00:04:38 Making a ghost story that’s not a ghost story
00:07:26 Establishing the primary focus
00:09:12 Horror in the buff
00:09:49 Blending lights, sounds, engaging all senses
00:14:38 Turning his home into a horror movie set
00:15:40 Turning a silent movie into an audiophile experience
00:19:04 Sculpting sound into scenes
00:20:39 Collaborating with the actors
00:24:52 The scene that almost killed JD
00:30:55 The decision to self-release
00:37:30 In support of independent artists
00:42:18 The Lachrymose Primrose package
00:45:54 What will those who watch the film take away from the experience?
00:49:01 The GODFATHER reference
00:50:42 In Closing
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Visionary independent filmmaker, JD Ellenberger, is set to release his 3rd feature film, LAYCHRYMOS PRIMROSE.
JD breaks down the fourth wall in this exclusive conversation discussing how he turned a silent film into an audio/visual masterpiece, plus how he almost died on set, why he chose to self release his film and a whole lot more behind the scenes of his psychological noir film.
Releasing January 15th, 2024, the DVD to follow will be complete with 3D glasses, a ton of goodies, and is already garnering awards early on in its festival circuit.
For more about JD and his films, check out his IMDB page: imdb.com/name/nm11899788
Find him on Facebook: facebook.com/DIRECTORJDELLENBERGER/about
And on Instagram: instagram.com/jd_ellenberger/?hl=en
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 What is Lachrymose Primrose?
00:04:38 Making a ghost story that’s not a ghost story
00:07:26 Establishing the primary focus
00:09:12 Horror in the buff
00:09:49 Blending lights, sounds, engaging all senses
00:14:38 Turning his home into a horror movie set
00:15:40 Turning a silent movie into an audiophile experience
00:19:04 Sculpting sound into scenes
00:20:39 Collaborating with the actors
00:24:52 The scene that almost killed JD
00:30:55 The decision to self-release
00:37:30 In support of independent artists
00:42:18 The Lachrymose Primrose package
00:45:54 What will those who watch the film take away from the experience?
00:49:01 The GODFATHER reference
00:50:42 In Closing
***
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Until next time, stay hungry ... stay dark.
And thanks for watching!
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.”
#horrorpodcast #indiefilm #horrormoviepodcast #filmmaking #movieinterview #filmnoir #podcastinterview #psychologicalfacts #ghoststories #3dmovie
