MAKING MOVIES WITH OSCAR NOMINEES | Brian A. Metcalf | Indie Filmmaking | Mickey Rourke | Sean Astin

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Brian A. Metcalf (WGA, PGA, DGA, VES, ASCAP) is an Asian-American, award-winning filmmaker (writer, director, producer and actor).

In this interview, Brian talks us through the creative process for making his most recent film, Adverse (2020), a drama/thriller that he produced, directed, wrote and acted in.

Brian explains how he and his filmmaking team managed to bring in a large ensemble cast with Academy Award® Nominees Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler), Sean Astin (Lord of The Rings, Stranger Things), Golden Globe® Nominee Lou Diamond Phillips, Golden Globe® Nominee Penelope Ann Miller and more.

Adverse (2020) was picked up by Lionsgate's Grindstone Entertainment and is available now on VOD, Digital & DVD.

Presenter: Aiysha Jebali
Video Editor, Visual Effects & Artwork: Richard Williams
Audio Podcast Editor: Danny Morrison
Print version: Keren Davies
Stills and Trailer courtesy of Lionsgate / Katrina Wan PR.