An Interview with Tim Allison, Creator of Lynchfield

by Mike Haberfelner

October 2013

Your upcoming movie Lynchfield - in a few words, what is it about?

Lynchfield deals with the consequences of a world that lives on its wants and dies by its needs. There’s also zombies and some dick and fart jokes.

How does your webseries The Lynchfield Stops tie in with the movie?

The Lynchfield Stops doesn’t tie into the movie chronologically speaking. The web series was meant as a vessel to introduce the Lynchfield concept to the public. I wanted to see if people would “get it”.

Having been a FedEx driver yourself for quite some time, to what extent is the movie based on your own experiences (apart from the zombie apocalypse I hope)?

Well… the things that are based on real life you wouldn’t believe, and the fake stuff isn’t the 11^th episode of the web series (Love Potion Number 2). Actually while working at FedEx I fought zombies every day… consumers. The blatant filth of the world that wander aimlessly with only one thought on their mind… themselves. You’d see it in traffic and in stores. People caring too much about themselves and their precious “stuff” that they don’t pay attention to the world around them. I also delivered shit sometimes. Oh… and just to let the public know… the word “FRAGILE” on a box really does translate into “kick the shit outta me” in delivery speak.

Other sources of inspiration for Lynchfield?

I also wanted to create an over the top GWAR/Evil Dead like gore fest that makes people laugh and wonder why they are doing so.

What can you tell us about the intended look and feel of your movie?

It’s a Spaghetti Western with a Night of the Living Dead backdrop?

Zombie movies do suggest a fair share of blood and guts almost by definition - so what can you tell us about your projected gore effects and the like?

Wear a raincoat if you watch this flick. We will not focus on torture porn violence. We want to use a comedic approach. Think of it like Dirty Harry becomes Jason Voorhees.

Do talk about Lynchfield's brand of humour for a bit!

The humor of Lynchfield is very unique. You can’t explain Lynchfield’s humor… You just have to experience it. But I can say that no punches are pulled and absolutely no fucks were given in regard to mass acceptance.

What can you tell us about your key cast and crew, and why exactly these people?

Lynchfield is it’s own world. The characters in Lynchfield must be over the top and diverse, yet they must reflect that flawed aspect of society.

As far as I know, Lynchfield is still in its fundraising stages - so what can you tell us about your fundraising efforts?

Our fundraising efforts are just that… efforts. This movie will be made one way or another. So far, we have had positive responses but have not hit the mark. We thought about selling crack for the money, but we just smoked it all instead.

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lynchfield

Any future projects beyond Lynchfield?

Well, I am involved with the documentary Gary’s Nuts: A Documentary. That film is in the can and looking for distribution. There are more projects, but I tend to focus on the task at hand.

What got you into the filmworld in the first place, and did you receive any formal training of the subject?

It was Ghostbusters that made me want to make movies. But it was the Friday the 13^th-franchise that made me love movies. After I graduated from Full Sail for film and video production I went on the quest to make movies. The quest is still shit kicking my ego on a daily basis.

What can you tell us about your filmwork prior to Lynchfield?

I was on an episode of Jerry Springer, I’ve worked on projects with Rich Robinson (director of Marcus & The Graveyard Feeder). I dunno really… I just bounce around hoping something sticks… and not up my ass.

Filmmakers, writers, whatever else who inspire you?

Inspiration comes from too many things to list off, but beer is one of them.

Your favourite movies?

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Fight Club, Evil Dead 2, Friday the 13^th Part 7: The New Blood, Halloween, Taboo 2, Goodfellas… this list could honestly go on forever.

... and of course, films you really deplore?

I only hate Dirty Dancing and Pretty Woman. Fuck Dirty Dancing and Pretty Woman.

Your website, Facebook, IndieGoGo, whatever else?

www.thelynchfieldstops.com

www.riseandfight.net

https://www.facebook.com/Lynchfield

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lynchfield

Thanks for the interview!

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