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The Beta Test – An interview with co-directors Jim Cummings & PJ McCabe

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Having cracked the crowdfunded code with Thunder Road, writer-director Jim Cummings returned to his indie investor hive in 2019 with the ambitious aim of blending a conspiracy-laden erotic thriller with stark post-Weinstein Hollywood satire.

One pandemic later, and The Beta Test is finally out in cinemas.

Nicholas Lay caught up with Jim and co-director PJ McCabe to discuss how the project came about, the online indie revolution, and what it’s like to make a movie with your best friend.
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VIFF 2021 – Opening Round-Up

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If you ever receive an invitation in a purple envelope, you should 100% open it and do exactly what it says…
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Review: The Wolf of Snow Hollow

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Following the success of his crowdfunded indie banger Thunder Road, Jim Cummings’ new horror-comedy-drama has plenty of bite…

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The Wolf of Snow Hollow – An interview with director Jim Cummings

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After taking the indie scene by storm in 2018 with Thunder Road, Jim Cummings is back behind and in front of the camera with his delicious black-comedy-horror The Wolf of Snow Hollow.

Nicholas Lay caught up with the maverick director to discuss his rapid ascent, the evolution of his filmmaking process, and working with the late screen legend Robert Forster.

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