Behind the Madness: Nick Roth on Creating 'Hankie Panky'

In this episode, Frank Lourence sits down with TV writer and filmmaker Nick Roth to discuss his zany comedy-horror movie 'Hankie Panky.' They delve into Nick's journey from earning a PhD in English at Cornell University to embracing his destiny in the film industry, the creative process behind 'Hankie Panky,' and the unique blend of horror and comedy that defines the film. Nick shares insights on improvisation, the challenges of indie filmmaking, and even drops some exciting news about a potential sequel. Get ready for an entertaining and candid conversation filled with laughs, movie magic, and mac and cheese mishaps.

• 00:00:00 - Introduction and welcome
• 00:00:49 - Overview of 'Hankie Panky' and its unique premise
• 00:01:22 - Where to watch 'Hankie Panky'
• 00:02:00 - Nick's academic background and transition to filmmaking
• 00:04:02 - Dissertation on potential cinema and closet film
• 00:10:53 - Impact of academic experiences on Nick's writing career
• 00:14:06 - Inspiration and development of 'Hankie Panky' characters
• 00:16:45 - Seth Green's involvement and voice acting
• 00:21:04 - Improv in the creation of 'Hankie Panky'
• 00:24:22 - Challenges and rewards of indie filmmaking
• 00:27:48 - Future projects and potential 'Hankie Panky' sequel
• 00:31:10 - Links to watch and follow 'Hankie Panky'
• 00:32:52 - Nick's D&D homebrew races based on 'Hankie Panky'

• 'Hankie Panky' is a zany comedy-horror film featuring a talking handkerchief and an evil top hat.
• Nick Roth's journey from academia to filmmaking was driven by a love for storytelling and creativity.
• Improvisation played a significant role in the development of 'Hankie Panky,' making the film's interactions more authentic and humorous.
• Indie filmmaking presents unique challenges, especially in sound editing and marketing, but also offers rewarding experiences.
• Nick is already working on a potential sequel to 'Hankie Panky' and has designed D&D homebrew races inspired by the film's characters.

• "I wanted to prove to my mom I was smart. I don't know if that's possible." - Nick Roth
• "We're deranged, insane perverts. Maybe we're funny." - Nick Roth on the creation of 'Hankie Panky'
• "The best stuff in the movie is stuff that was not in the script." - Nick Roth on improvisation

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