Archive Episode: SCAM: A Spooky Blend of Horror and Humor - Chatting with Filmmaker Julie Sharbutt

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This episode is part of our early archive before the official relaunch of Looks Creepy Cool, the podcast of Haunted House FearFest. The format has since evolved, but we’ve kept these conversations available for fans and horror history.

We are celebrating Women’s History Month with Horror Female Filmmaker Julie Sharbutt.

In this episode, we interview Julie Sharbutt, a horror comedy filmmaker. They discuss Julie's upbringing, her passion for horror, and the inspiration behind her award-winning film 'Scam', which won the 2023 Best Horror Comedy Short and Best Actress at the Haunted House FearFest Film & Video Game Festival. Julie shares her influences from female horror filmmakers and talks about her upcoming feature film. We also delve into the process of creating the phone scam stories in 'Scam' and the editing process for the film. In this conversation, Julie Sharbutt shares insights into the challenges women filmmakers face in the industry and offers advice for aspiring filmmakers. Julie recounts her creepiest and coolest experiences, including a funny incident while watching ‘The Ring’. She highlights the importance of perseverance and creating meaningful relationships in the industry.