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An Interview with Kyle Schadt, Director of Silent Panic

by Mike Haberfelner

July 2019

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Your new movie Silent Panic - in a few words, what is it about?

 

It’s about three young men who discover a dead body on a camping trip. And there’s an exploration of how this affects their lives in different ways.

 

What were your sources of inspiration when writing Silent Panic?

 

Well, I’m a big fan of movies from the 1970s, so I think that some of the character driven movies from that decade inspired me, among other things.

 

With which of your three protagonists can you identify the most? And honestly, what would you do if you found a dead body in your trunk?

 

I think I identify most with Dominic personally. I think that he is probably the most like me. If I found a dead body in my trunk, I’d call the police for sure. Especially after making this movie.

 

I've written in my review "While the basic premise of this movie might suggest a dark comedy, Silent Panic plays it straight" - would you like to elaborate on that?

 

Sure, yeah I think that’s true. I always wanted this film to feel as real as possible. And while there’s some comedic elements, I wanted to explore the serious side of how this situation affects the characters’ everyday lives.

 

What can you tell us about your overall directorial approach to your story at hand?

 

Well, I try to be flexible and fast I suppose. I do have set ideas of what I want to accomplish each day, but I try to be open to the ideas of the cast and crew. And I try not to work long hours, I think everyone appreciates that.

 

Do talk about your key cast, and why exactly these people?

 

Well, I felt like they all could do a great job playing each character. Sean Nateghi (Eagle), Joseph Martinez (Bobby), and Jay Habre (Dominic) all had good chemistry together. And Constance Brenneman (Robin) played a key role, I feel like the audience can relate to her character, and maybe even see the situation through her eyes.

 

A few words about the shoot as such, and the on-set atmosphere?

 

We shot 75 pages in 11 days. So, we were moving pretty fast. The atmosphere was great and very collaborative. I had a great cast and crew, including a great cinematographer, Jordan Rennert.

 

Anything you can tell us about audience and critical reception of Silent Panic?

 

Well I haven’t had much of an audience reception yet. Film critic reviews have been mixed, I’d say it’s been almost an even split between positive and negative reviews, but I enjoy reading the positive ones!

 

Any future projects you'd like to share?

 

Well I’m writing another feature right now, and I’m hoping I’ll be able to get it off the ground in a couple years or so. We’ll see.

 

What got you into making movies in the first place, and did you receive any formal training on the subject?

 

I saw the movie Jaws at the age of 13, and ever since, I've been interested in making movies. It was far and away my favorite movie that I had ever seen, and it was also the first time I can remember seeing behind the scenes footage about the making of a film. So, I think the combination of those two things kind of gave me a fascination with filmmaking. I graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Television, Radio, and Film, so I suppose that is my training on the subject.

 

What can you tell us about your filmwork prior to Silent Panic?

 

Silent Panic is my first feature film on this scale. I made one several years ago that was barely 50 minutes long, and it was shot in just two days. I also made a thesis film in college, which I enjoyed.

 

How would you describe yourself as a director?

 

I would say that I am a director who is focused, but also makes sure to keep things moving. I have a lot of faith in my actors. I don’t usually like to do many takes. I wouldn’t say that I’m a perfectionist on set, I just try to do the best I can with the time I have. However, I believe I am probably a perfectionist in the editing room.

 

Filmmakers who inspire you?

 

Well of course Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Alfred Hitchcock etc. But the one filmmaker that inspires me, whose name doesn’t get mentioned often, is Jerry Schatzberg. He made some great movies in the 1970s and 80s, including some of Al Pacino’s earliest work. I love the look and feel of his films, there’s something unique about them that I can’t exactly put into words.

 

Your favourite movies?

 

Taxi Driver, Jaws, Gladiator, The Deer Hunter, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

 

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

 

Angel Heart, Safe (1995), Heaven’s Gate.

 

Your/your movie's website, Facebook, whatever else?

 

Amazon: http://bit.ly/SilentPanicOnAmazonUS

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7722156/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silentpanicmovie

 

Anything else you're dying to mention and I have merely forgotten to ask?

 

I think Silent Panic has an interesting moral dilemma. The cast did a wonderful job. The movie wouldn't be what it is without their performances.

 

Thanks for the interview!

 

Thank you!

 

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