This episode of Timecode:NOLA blends psychological horror, stop-motion animation, and documentary storytelling into a showcase of bold independent filmmaking. Featuring interviews with Jason Vowell, producer Victor Brunette, and the creative team behind Octopus Jellies, the episode explores the wide range of stories and techniques emerging from the indie film community.

Featured Films:

• Aperture (Jason Vowell) – A man becomes convinced that insects are watching his every move… and he may not be imagining it. Includes an interview with filmmaker Jason Vowell and producer Victor Brunette.
• Head Trauma (Trailer) (Lance Weiler) – A preview of the psychological horror film in which a man renovating his grandmother’s house uncovers its terrifying past.
• Octopus Jellies (Thomas Little & Lisa Van Wambeck) – A jar of jelly sprouts tentacles and wages war on the breakfast table in this imaginative stop-motion animated short. Includes an interview with filmmakers Thomas Little and Lisa Van Wambeck.
• They Were the First to Ride (Courtney Hardaway) – A documentary combining live action and stop-motion animation to tell the overlooked story of Black jockeys who helped shape the early history of American horse racing.

Cold Open:

• Ransom Note (Aaron Rushin)

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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