Ep. 23 - Ethan Schmaltz, "The Most Delicious Game"

PIZZA, PREDATORS & PUNCHLINES

What happens when you cross a pizza delivery guy with a bloodthirsty retired pizza delivery guy on a remote island? A deliciously absurd comedy is born.

In this RFN Podcast episode, host Lisa Giles chats with filmmaker Ethan Schmaltz about "The Most Delicious Game," a comedic reimagining of the classic short story, "The Most Dangerous Game." Ethan, a Southeast Michigan native and recent film school grad, shares how his real-life experience as a pizza delivery driver inspired the ridiculous premise: a delivery guy trapped in a survival showdown on a faux-island. With deadpan seriousness, handmade pizza traps, and a scene-stealing villain with a bizarre accent, the film balances comedy and suspense under extreme production constraints. Ethan discusses the lessons learned directing his first major project, the tight-knit team behind Pizza Sundae, and the joy of making people laugh.