This episode of Timecode:NOLA features independent comedy, drama, underground filmmaking, and filmmaker interviews from Louisiana’s growing indie film scene. Highlights include the absurd adventures of Jesus and Charles Manson as roommates, a paranoid thriller about surveillance, a dramatic kidnapping story, and a Vietnam War short film, along with conversations about independent filmmaking and the early days of the New Orleans Underground Film Organization (N.O.U.F.O.).
Featured Films:
- The Jesus and Charlie Show (Jason Vowell & Wylie Whitesides) – The unlikely friendship between Jesus and Charles Manson is pushed to its limits as the two attempt to navigate life as roommates. Includes an interview with filmmakers Jason Vowell and Wylie Whitesides.
- Aperture (Trailer) (Jason Vowell) – A man becomes convinced that bugs are watching him, and he may be right. Jason discusses Aperture as the first film project of N.O.U.F.O. (New Orleans Underground Film Organization), an initiative created to connect independent filmmakers throughout Louisiana.
- A Real Drag (Asaya Eichaker) – A mini-short comedy in which a man is caught dressing in drag.
- A Way Out (Kevin Barraco) – After coming into a large amount of money, a man discovers his wife has been kidnapped and must place his trust in a stranger to get her back. Includes an interview with Kevin Barraco discussing filmmaking and the Louisiana Film & Video Magazine.
- Mud and Guts (Simon Carmody) – Two soldiers stationed in Vietnam battle over dwindling food supplies until outside forces intervene.
Cold Open:
• Backyard Hunting (Brian Kaz)
Timecode:NOLA was a television series dedicated to showcasing independent filmmakers, short films, music videos, documentaries, 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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