On this episode of Timecode:NOLA, adventure, comedy, documentary, and independent filmmaking collide. Filmmaker Nathan Tape joins us to discuss his short film “Vessel”, while Scrub Brush Productions takes viewers underground to explore one of New Orleans’ forgotten bomb shelters. Also featured are documentaries chronicling post-Katrina recovery, trailers for upcoming independent films, and a satirical fast-food commercial with deadly consequences.

Cold Open:

Nathan Cold Open (Nathan Tape)

Featured Interviews:

• Nathan Tape – Filmmaker Nathan Tape discusses the making of *Vessel*, his creative process, and bringing suspense and adventure to the screen.
• Scrub Brush Productions – Mike Kennedy, John Richie, and Jonathon Jahnke discuss their documentary *Buried Alive*, the challenges of running an independent production company, and balancing careers as both filmmakers and film crew professionals.

Featured Films:

• Vessel (Nathan Tape) – A man investigating an underwater shipwreck discovers something far more unexpected than he anticipated. Includes an interview with filmmaker Nathan Tape.
• Undone (Trailer) (Aaron Rushin) – A preview of the short film following a man searching for forgiveness.
• The Drive: Mid City (Tim Ryan) – A documentary exploring Hurricane Katrina’s lasting impact on New Orleans’ Mid-City neighborhood through the stories of residents rebuilding their community.
• Taste Explosion (Nathan Tape) – A satirical commercial in which a fast-food restaurant’s newest burger proves to be far more dangerous than advertised.
• Sun Dogs (Trailer) (Jason Affolder) – A trailer for the coming-of-age film about a young boy and his mentor facing an uncertain future together.
• Buried Alive (Scrub Brush Productions) – A documentary exploring an abandoned New Orleans bomb shelter left accessible after Hurricane Katrina. Includes an interview with the filmmakers about the project and the realities of working in Louisiana’s independent film community.

Timecode was a television series dedicated to showcasing independent filmmakers, short films, documentaries, music videos, animation, and experimental work while giving creators a platform to discuss their process and projects. Our mission was simple: inspire people to make movies.

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