Episode Details

Guests: Nicholas Molencupp (writer, co-director, star) and Cameron Moir (actor, producer) of the upcoming film In Between

Episode Overview:
Zach sits down with Nicholas Molencupp and Cameron Moir ahead of the world premiere of their film In Between at the Out on Film festival (an Oscar-qualifying festival) on September 26th. They dig into how the two met — Cameron cold-emailing Nicholas after seeing his Indiegogo campaign — and how a two-year writing process, a $20,000 crowdfunding push, and a scrappy four-month sprint to production turned into a finished feature.

What they discuss:

• How Cameron discovered Nicholas's project through an Indiegogo campaign and talked his way into acting in and producing the film
• The reality of indie film fundraising: flyering at Atlanta Pride, DMing everyone they know, and going from campaign launch to first day of filming in four months
• Why In Between evolved from a romantic comedy into a "rom-com dramedy" during production
• Nicholas's two years of writing and therapy while developing the deeply personal script, including its handling of suicidal ideation
• Building a diverse 26-person ensemble cast of local Atlanta talent, and the "core four" friend group at the film's center
• Cameron on playing Bo, the "hot gay" love interest who isn't what he seems
• Why they wanted to tell a queer story centered on thriving and self-acceptance rather than trauma and tragedy
• Cameron's path from Jersey (Channel Islands) to London, Cambridge, Stella Adler, and New York nightlife
• Nicholas on missing California culture after five years building a life — and a 19-month relationship — in Atlanta
• Favorite LGBTQ+ icons, dream collaborators (Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Keke Palmer, Tom Holland, Pedro Pascal), and rapid-fire favorites (Laverne Cox, Pose, Trick)
• What's next: a festival run through the end of the year, hopes for a theatrical distribution deal, Cameron's role in the NCIS: New York pilot, and their plans to keep working together

Where to follow the film:

• Website: https://inbetweenthemovie.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenthemovie/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/cameronmoir/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/nicholasmolencupp/
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