This season premiere of Timecode:NOLA kicks off with a mix of outrageous comedy, stop-motion animation, dreamlike romance, and zombie-fueled horror. Featuring filmmaker interviews with Will Frank and Jason Affolder, the episode showcases the creativity, humor, and imagination that define independent filmmaking.

Featured Films:

• Fair Trade (Will Frank) – Three roommates discover a mysterious camera that transforms men into women, turning an ordinary movie night into an outrageous comedy. Includes an interview with filmmaker Will Frank.
• How Red Stopped the Show (Thomas Little) – A charming stop-motion animated short featuring three talented acrobats whose performance doesn’t go quite as planned.
• Snoozer (Jason Affolder) – A man and woman meet only in their dreams, forging a connection that transcends reality. Includes an interview with filmmaker Jason Affolder, who discusses the inspiration behind the film and editing in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
• Before This Parting Kiss (Aeryk Laws & Skye Jordan) – Two actresses compete for the same role, but an unexpected gesture of kindness changes the course of their relationship.
• Zombies vs. Mardi Gras (Trailer) (Will Frank) – A preview of the cult horror comedy imagining what happens when Mardi Gras collides with the zombie apocalypse. Includes a second interview with filmmaker Will Frank.

Cold Open:

• Organ Donor (Patrick Marrero)

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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