Mark and Me Podcast Episode 324: Andy Edwards
Jan 24, 2024
Andy Edwards, an award-winning writer-director known for Ibiza Undead and the new film Punch, talks filmmaking origins and DIY influences. He recalls Star Wars inspiration, building skills through shorts, and the realities of self-producing to keep creative control. He also discusses launching a production company, supporting first-time directors, and crafting Punch with franchise potential.
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Star Wars Sparked A Practical Effects Obsession
- Andy Edwards first fell in love with cinema after seeing The Empire Strikes Back as a child.
- He then devoured making-of books to study practical effects because Blu-ray extras didn't exist then.
Peter Jackson Made Filmmaking Feel Doable
- Andy discovered filmmaking felt achievable after seeing Peter Jackson's early DIY work like Bad Taste on TV.
- He was struck by Jackson saving up to buy film, building props in a kitchen, and learning effects by doing.
From Call Centers To Zombie Shorts
- After university Andy worked many normal jobs, then reignited filmmaking in his 30s by making short zombie films like House Party Of The Dead.
- The series grew to larger shoots (House Party Of The Dead 6 used ~50 zombie extras) and led to his first feature Ibiza Undead.