INFLUX Magazine Interviewees

1. Aaron Eckhart

Aaron Edward Eckhart is an American actor. Born in Cupertino, California, Eckhart moved to the United Kingdom at an early age, when his father relocated the family. Several years later, he began his acting career by performing in school plays, before moving to Australia for his high school senior ...

2. William Sadler

Actor | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

William Thomas Sadler was born on April 13, 1950 in Buffalo, New York, to Jane and William Sadler. He began his acting career in New York theaters, appearing in more than 75 productions over the course of 12 years. His roles included that of Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey in Neil Simon's Tony Award winning ...

3. Yvonne Strahovski

Actress | Stateless

Yvonne Jaqueline Strzechowski was born and raised in Australia. Her parents were Polish immigrants. She attended the Santa Sabina College for her high school education. She then went on to study Performance at the University of Western Sydney's School of Contemporary Arts, graduating in 2003. ...

4. Harry Hamlin

Actor | Clash of the Titans

Harry Robinson Hamlin is an American actor of stage, television and films. He was born in 1951, in Pasadena, California, to Berniece (Robinson), a socialite, and Chauncey Jerome Hamlin, Jr., an aeronautical engineer. He graduated from Yale University in 1974 with degrees in Drama and Psychology and...

5. Peter Bogdanovich

Director | The Last Picture Show

Peter Bogdanovich was conceived in Europe but born in Kingston, New York. He is the son of immigrants fleeing the Nazis, Herma (Robinson) and Borislav Bogdanovich, a painter and pianist. His father was a Serbian Orthodox Christian, and his mother was from a wealthy Austrian Jewish family. Peter ...

6. Uwe Boll

Producer | Postal

As a youth, he produced a number of short films on Super 8 and video. After short stints as guest auditor at Filmacademy Vienna and Filmhochschule Munich, Boll studied literature and economics in Cologne and Siegen. He graduated from university in 1995 with a doctorate in literature. From 1995-2000...

7. Alicia Witt

Actress | Dune

Actor and singer-songwriter Alicia Witt has been acting since the age of 7, when she made her film debut in David Lynch's sci fi classic Dune. She will next be seen starring opposite Nicholas Cage in the thriller Longlegs, set for a 2024 worldwide theatrical release. She also just appeared on Fox's...

8. Gianni Capaldi

Actor | Damaged

Award-winning Scottish actor Gianni Capaldi was born in Motherwell, Scotland to his Italian parents. He won Best actor awards from San Diego's IndieFest and Chicago's Amarcord film festival, and was part of the Bafta-nominated comedy Gasping, and also got nominated at the 2017 BIFA Raindance for ...

9. Keith Coogan

Actor | Adventures in Babysitting

Keith Coogan was born Keith Eric Mitchell on January 13, 1970 in Palm Springs, California. The grandson of legendary character actor Jackie Coogan, Keith began his acting career doing TV commercials -- his first gig was as a stand-in in a McDonald's TV spot -- as well various TV shows and ...

10. Adria Tennor

Actress | One Moment

Adria's grandfather, Sam Tannenbaum, was a song-plugger for Irving Berlin who changed his German surname to Tennor to sound more American. Her grandmother taught her all these songs as she grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. She studied acting and directing at New York University's Tisch ...

11. Charles Band

Producer | Puppet Master

Charles Band is a writer, producer, director and publisher. He was born on December 27, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, as Charles Robert Band. His father was producer and director Albert Band and his brother is composer Richard Band.

Band has been writing, producing and directing films in the ...

12. Crispin Glover

Actor | What Is It?

While he's never been a typical leading man, Crispin Glover has distinguished himself as one of the most intriguing personalities in the movie business. His unusual characters and personal projects have inspired a cult-like following that has dubbed him both madman and genius.

The son of actress and...

13. Paul Sorvino

Actor | Repo! The Genetic Opera

Tall, dark and imposing American actor Paul Sorvino made a solid career of portraying authority figures.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York City. His mother, Angela (Renzi), was a piano teacher, of Italian descent. His father, Ford Sorvino, was an Italian immigrant who worked in a robe factory as a ...

14. C.S. Lee

Actor | East New York

C.S. Lee has been creating memorable characters for the screen for the past 20 years. Known mainly as a character actor for his in depth roles and commitment to story he has continued to create characters that have long lasting impressions. He's been on many hit shows including Chuck, Fresh Off The...

15. Sharni Vinson

Actress | You're Next

Born in NSW, Australia, Sharni Vinson grew up in Sydney's southern beach suburb of Cronulla. As a teenager, she competed at a National Level in swimming, holding 4 State records throughout high school. Sharni began singing, dancing and acting at a young age, becoming the 3rd generation of ...

16. Kevin Grevioux

Actor | Underworld

Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kevin Grevioux was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in various other states including Alaska, Oklahoma, Massachusetts (Boston), and New Jersey. He graduated from Howard University in Washington, D.C. with a degree in Microbiology, afterwards attending ...

17. Zoë Bell

Actress | The Hateful Eight

As an established and extremely talented stunt double and actress, Zoe Bell has made a name for herself through her unparalleled dedication, skills, and focus.

Zoe Bell was born on Waiheke Island, New Zealand, to Tish, a nurse, and Andrew Bell, a doctor. She has a background in gymnastics and martial...

18. Giorgio Serafini

Director | Senior Moment

Giorgio Serafini worked with actors such as Jena Malone, Terrence Howard, Roy Scheider, Peter Bogdanovich, William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd, Jean Smart, Esai Morales, Wesley Snipes, Natalia Dyer, Dolph Lundgren, Billy Zane and Sean Patrick Flanery. He has directed and/or written for companies ...

19. Steven Knight

Writer | Locke

Steven Knight is a British screenwriter and film director. He is best known for screenplays he wrote for the films Dirty Pretty Things (2002) and Eastern Promises (2007), and also directed as well as written the film Locke (2013).

Knight is also one of three creators of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire...

20. John Brian King

Punch-Drunk Love

John Brian King is known for Punch-Drunk Love (2002), The Mexican (2001) and The 13th Warrior (1999).

21. Jordan Harris

Writer | The Age of Reason

Jordan Harris is known for The Age of Reason (2014), Fever Night aka Band of Satanic Outsiders (2009) and Our Footloose Remake (2011).

22. Andrew Schrader

Writer | The Age of Reason

Andrew Schrader is a Los Angeles-based author and filmmaker. He writes for film and television, and directs shorts, documentaries, feature films, and music videos. Known for his stark visuals and surrealist style, his work has been featured on the Reddit No Sleep podcast, Stereogum, Paste Magazine,...

23. Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele

Actress | Black Sails

Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele was born on March 31, 1989. She is an actress, known for Black Sails (2014), Fanie Fourie's Lobola (2013) and The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008).

24. Tony Sebastian Ukpo

Writer | Simana

Nigerian-British writer/director. He has written and directed an eclectic range of films, including "Paris 60", Japanese murder mystery "Random 11" with Haruka Abe, British Nollywood romantic comedy Mum, Dad, Meet Sam starring Joseph Benjamin, and immigration drama Simana among others. He is also a...

25. Chris Nash

Director | ABCs of Death 2

Chris Nash is known for ABCs of Death 2 (2014), Lifechanger (2018) and The Void (2016).

26. Adam Stephen Kelly

Writer | Done In

Originally a journalist, Adam Stephen Kelly was first published at age 16 while attending Steyning Grammar School in West Sussex, England, contributing articles to a local newspaper. A handful of years later, he was an established writer for the likes of Ain't It Cool News, Rolling Stone and GQ. As...

27. Stuart Beattie

Writer | Interceptor

Stuart Beattie is known for Interceptor (2022), Collateral (2004) and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).

28. Alan Bagh

The Book of Boba Fett

Alan Bagh (born May 30, 1985) is an award winning American actor, producer, and writer. He was born in Sacramento, CA and moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to pursue acting. He is best known for playing the character "Rod" in the cult horror film: Birdemic: Shock and Terror, and its sequel Birdemic 2: ...

29. David Palamaro

Editor | Murder Made Easy

In 2014 Writer/Director Dave Palamaro made In Heaven There Is No Beer, a feature-length music documentary that Film Threat called, "One of the Best Films of the year". Murder Made Easy, Dave's second feature film, is a one location murder/mystery. Murder Made Easy had a successful festival run in ...

30. Michael DeChant

Transformers

Michael DeChant is known for Transformers (2007), Live Free or Die Hard (2007) and The Invasion (2007).

31. Doug Gritzmacher

Cinematographer | Jobs for G.I.s

Producer, director, director of photography, and editor for short-form and long-form documentary films and videos. Films have won numerous film festival awards, have appeared on Netflix, DirecTV, iTunes, Amazon, and VOD. Broadcast work includes major networks such as NBC, National Geographic, ...

32. Stanley M. Brooks

Director | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

STAN BROOKS is an award-winning producer of film and television with over 30 years of industry experience. He has produced more than 70 movies for film and television since 1989, when he founded his first independent production company, Once Upon a Time Films.

Brooks made his directorial debut with ...

33. Henrique Couto

Producer | Depression: The Movie

Henrique Couto was born on September 10, 1986 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Depression: The Movie (2012), Nothing Good Ever Happens (2016) and Scarewaves (2014).

34. Greg Sestero

Actor | The Room

Greg Sestero was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. With European parental influence, Greg speaks both French and English. He traveled extensively early on, and holds dual citizenship between France and the United States.

At 17 years old, Greg signed with a prominent San Francisco talent ...

35. Natalie Avital

Camera_department | The Three Hikers

Natalie Avital was born in London, England, UK. Natalie is an actor and director, known for 3 Hikers (2015), Misled (2015) and Past God (2013).

36. Mark E. Ridley

Actor | The Dark Side to Love

Mark E. Ridley is known for Death Wish Club (1984), Stolen Breath: The Truth Revealed (2017) and Within 8 Hours (2022).

37. Joe McClean

Writer | The Drama Club

Joe McClean is known for The Drama Club (2017), Life Tracker (2013) and Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017).

38. Yaitza Rivera

Producer | Red Poppies

Yaitza Rivera is known for Red Poppies (2013), Who cares about What? (2017) and 28 Hotel Rooms (2012).

39. Anna Musso

Director | Run Fast

Anna Musso is known for Run Fast (2015), L Train (2011) and Downsizing (2017).

40. Robert Baker

Actor | Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Robert Baker was born on October 15, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), Out of Time (2003) and The Ladykillers (2004).

41. Jason Victor Everett

Producer | Skinhead Requiem

Jason Victor Everett is known for Skinhead Requiem (2012) and The Sitdown (2009).

42. Jennifer Akana Sturla

Producer | Kamea

Jennifer Akana Sturla was born to a Hawaiian beauty queen and an aerospace engineer from New Jersey. She earned her bachelor's degree in literature from UC Santa Cruz and her MFA in production from the USC School of Cinema-Television (now the School of Cinematic Arts). Her thesis film "Kamea" (25 ...

43. Jason Naumann

Director | Online Out of Line

Jason Naumann is known for Online Out of Line (2011), The Wash (2008) and Jesus People: The Movie (2009).

44. Josh Lange

Visual_effects | Godzilla

Emmy award-winning Visualization Supervisor with the Moving Picture Company (MPC), formerly an animator with Rockstar Games - San Diego. Raised in Washington State and graduate of the Vancouver Film School.

Credits include six of the highest-grossing films of all-time, an Emmy award-winning ...

45. Mark Bashian

Director | Walk On

Mark Bashian grew up in Northern Virginia outside of Washington, D.C. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Business Management in 2000 and then toured with his band "Java Soup" as the lead vocalist and guitar player. After touring with his band, Bashian worked as a Stockbroker on the ...

46. Jon Polito

Actor | The Crow

A veteran of nearly 100 films, Jon Polito is most recognized for his work with The Coen brothers, as well as his many television appearances as a series regular and guest star. Notable motion picture roles include: Millers Crossing, Barton Fink, The Man Who Wasn't There, The Crow, Blankman, and The...

47. Will Slocombe

Director | The Escort

Will Slocombe is known for The Escort (2015), Reception (2011) and Cold Turkey (2013).

48. Dustin Mills

Director | Slaughterhouse Slumber Party

Dustin Mills is known for Slaughterhouse Slumber Party (2019), Neon Doom and The Puppet Monster Massacre (2010).

49. Spencer Parsons

Director | Bite Radius

Spencer Parsons is known for Bite Radius (2016), I'll Come Running (2008) and Saturday Morning Mystery (2012).

50. Neil Breen

Director | Fateful Findings

Neil Breen was born on November 23, 1958. He started his career as a real-estate agent and architect in Las Vegas before switching to being an independent filmmaker.

Breen never attended film school; he learned everything he needed to know on his own. He deliberately makes independent films as he ...

51. D.B. Sweeney

Actor | The Cutting Edge

D.B. Sweeney is from Shoreham, Long Island. He got his start in the New York theatre with appearances in many productions including a run on Broadway in "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial". He was selected by Francis Ford Coppola to star in the Vietnam era drama Gardens of Stone (1987). This began a ...

52. Angela Laprete

Producer | Hawaii Five-0

With over 30 years of production experience in Hawaii's TV and Film industry, Angela has worked on all types of projects from commercials and music videos to episodic TV, indies, and feature film productions. Her long list of credits as a Producer include award-winning independent film, "The Wind ...

53. Renee Confair

Production_manager | Godzilla

Renee Confair is known for Godzilla (2014), Battleship (2012) and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013).

54. Alexa Foreman

Producer | Scandal: The Trial of Mary Astor

Alexa Foreman is known for Scandal: The Trial of Mary Astor (2018), Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu (1998) and Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010).

55. Jonas Rivera

Producer | Up

Jonas Rivera joined Pixar Animation Studios in 1994 to work on "Toy Story" as the studio's first and only production intern at the time. He advanced roles on almost every subsequent Pixar feature film until becoming producer of the studio's 2009 film "Up." In 2015, Rivera teamed up again with ...

56. Lance Samuels

Producer | The Indian Detective

Lance Samuels is known for The Indian Detective (2017), Astrid and Lilly Save the World (2022) and SurrealEstate (2021).

57. Eric Goins

Actor | Ride Along

After years in the corporate world, Eric stumbled on to Whole World Improv Theatre in 1998. After committing himself to the craft and working his way to a Main Stage Performer, Eric continued to become an integral part of the theatre's management team and ensemble of instructors. It is within this ...

58. Mike Kravinsky

Writer | Nothing to Do

Mike Kravinsky is known for Nothing to Do (2017), The Nextnik (2013) and Geographically Desirable (2015).

59. Blair Bowers

Actress | Geographically Desirable

Blair Bowers is known for Geographically Desirable (2015), Women of the Revolution (2011) and The Drive (2014).

60. Mary Elizabeth Boylan

Time Freak

Mary's first stage appearance, as a dancer, was at the age of 3. Since then, she has worked extensively in TV, Film, Commercial and Print, as well as behind the scenes as a Writer, Producer, and Director.

A Cleveland, Ohio native from Hungarian and Irish descent, Mary is a former professional dancer...

61. Kristina Anapau

Actress | Black Swan

Kristina Anapau is an actress, writer, and producer. Born in Hawaii, Kristina Anapau spent her youth studying classical ballet, music and theatre. She graduated from high school at the age of 15 and, that same year began her studies at The University of Hawaii. With dreams of pursuing a ...

62. Marion Ross

Actress | Superhero Movie

The lovely, cheery, continuously upbeat All-American mom from the classic Happy Days (1974) TV sitcom had fervent desires of becoming an actress while growing up in her obscure Minnesota town. Born Marian Ross (with an "a") on October 25, 1928, she grew up in her native state and, at one time, ...

63. Kenneth Guertin

Producer | The Scout

American film director Kenneth Guertin was born in Dearborn, Michigan and now resides in Los Angeles California. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Television Production and an Associates in Audio Visual Production. He is a director, producer and writer, best known for Antisocial Behavior (2014), ...

64. Nicky Whelan

Actress | Hall Pass

Nicky Whelan is an Australian actress and model, best known for her role as "Pepper Steiger" in the Australian television series, Neighbours (1985). She is the granddaughter of AFL Brownlow Medallist Marcus Whelan.

Whelan has completed work for the movie, Hollywood & Wine (2011), in Los Angeles....

65. Jordin Sparks

Actress | Sparkle

Jordin Brianna Sparks was born on December 22, 1989 in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Glendale, Arizona & Ridgewood, New Jersey. She was born to Jodi Beth Wiedmann & Phillippi Sparks. She rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of American Idol at age 17, becoming the youngest winner in...

66. Cassi Thomson

Actress | Left Behind

Cassi Thomson is an Australian-born American actress and singer, known for her recurring role as Cara Lynn Walker in the television series Big Love and for her role as Nikki Papagus on the series Switched at Birth. Thomson was born in Queensland, Australia. She lived on a ranch in Vanuatu until she...

67. Vic Armstrong

Director | Left Behind

He was a stuntman for over 30 years having left school at14 and started working with his father and the intention of being jockey riding point to point but he grew too big. As he was interested in films stuntman jimmy Lodge got him a job working with the horses on the film Arabesque, Some years ...

68. Paul Lalonde

Producer | Left Behind

Paul Lalonde is a pioneering producer and screenwriter in the faith-based and apocalyptic-thriller genre. As owner of the Independent film production company, Cloud Ten Pictures, for over 20 years, in 2012 Paul formed Stoney Lake Entertainment (SLE) to serve as a production company that focuses on ...

69. Scott Kawczynski

Art_department | Trust, Greed, Bullets & Bourbon

Scott Kawczynski is known for Trust, Greed, Bullets & Bourbon (2013), 15 Below Zero (2008) and Unplugged (1989).

70. J.M.R. Luna

Cinematographer | A Relative Stranger

J.M.R. Luna is known for A Relative Stranger (2011), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Tell (2014).

71. Ben Demaree

Cinematographer | Dear Diary I Died

Ben Demaree is known for Dear Diary I Died (2016), Kaitlyn's Chance and Ouija House (2018).

72. Lili Baross

Actress | Cherry Pop

Barcelona native Lili Baross grew up in a multicultural household with a British mother and a Hungarian father. Baross was exposed to a variety of cultures and languages. This early exposure led to her fluency in four languages at a young age including English, Spanish, Catalan, and Hungarian.

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73. Adam Massey

Director | A Lobster Tale

Adam Massey is known for A Lobster Tale (2006), Man Vs. (2015) and The Intruders (2015).

74. Gil Bellows

Actor | Patriot

Gil Bellows was born on June 28, 1967 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Patriot (2015), The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and Love and a .45 (1994). He has been married to Rya Kihlstedt since October 3, 1994. They have two children.

75. James Moran

Assistant_director | Father Stu

James Moran is known for Father Stu (2022), Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story (2015) and The Forever Purge (2021).

76. Elliot Diviney

Editor | American Rescue Squad

Elliot Diviney was born on December 7, 1982 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He is an editor and producer, known for American Rescue Squad (2015), Gull Lake Vice II: The Delusion Continues (2024) and Sex Magic.

77. Paul Bright

Actor | Documentary Now!

Paul Bright was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Documentary Now! (2015), Pocket Mouse Protector (2022) and Angora Ranch (2006).

78. Amir Valinia

Director | Flashes

Amir Valinia is known for Flashes - The Director's Cut (2014), Jurassic Predator: Xtinction (2010) and Mutants (2008).

79. Ted Geoghegan

Writer | Brooklyn 45

Ted Geoghegan studied English at The University of Montana in Missoula, Montana, fine-tuning his skill as a screenwriter under the tutelage of Carroll O'Connor and attaining a degree in English Education with an emphasis on the works of William Shakespeare.

In 2000, Geoghegan co-wrote German ...

80. Barbara Crampton

Actress | From Beyond

Barbara Crampton was born in Levittown, New York. Growing up in Vermont, she spent the majority of her childhood summers traveling the country with a roadside carnival that her father worked for. Crampton began acting in school plays in seventh grade and subsequently studied drama in high school. ...

81. Peter DaCunha

Actor | Remember

Peter DaCunha, of Toronto, Canada, began his acting career in 2009 when he was 6 years old. He has worked in film and television and is known for his roles: Reign as young Prince Charles, Samuel on 12 Monkeys, Remember starring Christopher Plummer and directed by Atom Egoyan, and the all female ...

82. Taylor Guterson

Producer | Old Goats

Taylor Guterson is known for Old Goats (2011), No Reservations (2007) and Viral Viral (2016).

83. AJ Wedding

Visual_effects | Justified: City Primeval

Born in Flint, Michigan, A.J. Wedding created his first film in the 5th grade, which helped enable the creation of the first recycling program in the city. After earning a BFA from Western Michigan University, A.J. began his career reading scripts for Cruise/Wagner Productions at Paramount. He ...

84. Tom Woodruff Jr.

Special_effects | Starship Troopers

Tom Woodruff Jr. was born in 1959 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for Starship Troopers (1997), Prey (2022) and Death Becomes Her (1992). He is married to Tami Spitler Woodruff. They have three children.

85. Mark Netter

Producer | Nightmare Code

Mark Netter is known for Nightmare Code (2014), Bad Girls (1994) and All the Way Down.

86. Jordan Galland

Soundtrack | Ava's Possessions

Jordan Galland was born on January 2, 1980 in Farmington, Connecticut, USA. He is a director and editor, known for Ava's Possessions (2015), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead (2009) and Alter Egos (2012).

87. Mahmoud Shoolizadeh

Writer | Susan

Mahmoud Shoolizadeh is a film Director, Producer and Screen Writer based in USA. He received a B.A degree in Film Production (Directing) and an M.A. degree in Cultural Affairs Management and has been a film director for over 30 years and made several films. His major activities include directing ...

88. Michael Ironside

Actor | Starship Troopers

Michael Ironside has made a strong and indelible impression with his often incredibly intense and explosive portrayals of fearsome villains throughout the years. He was born as Frederick Reginald Ironside on February 12, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ironside was a successful arm wrestler in ...