John Karyus is an eclectic character actor and Jack of Any Trade on an indie film set. We met at the B-Movie Film Festival in Syracuse, NY in 2000. He overheard a conversation and asked if he could chime in. Below he reflects of this, but it’s a moment I’ll never forget. He asked if […]
Below is the first of the magGot Clan to chime in on the Opening the Mind journey. Without this crucial crossroads it may have forever been left in limbo. Creepies n’ Crawlies here is the master behind the aural assault Requiem, David Graham: “In 2002 my good friend Michael Todd Schneider started writing a […]
The final chapter is nigh…
The time is now! Opening the Mind is available for pre-order in the magGot Store: OPEN YOUR FUCKING MIND!!! HERE! It just doesn’t get more exciting then finally closing the final two chapters of your life’s work thus far… on a single day. On Halloween night… The Profane Exhibit has at various times, felt like […]
On the eve of this very Devil’s Night, here’s a deadly little treat. The cover art reveal of Opening the Mind by magGot regular Nicholas Mears. He’s created the most cover art for this era of films. Nicholas is a multitalented creature of many mediums. A large background in special makeup fx. Underground filmmaking. Two […]
Some of the greatest moments during each stage of production were shared with Max Almeida. His involvement with this era of work was incredibly prolific. To touch the surface he is a great idea man. Also his writing is top notch. We co-wrote …And Then I Helped with Nikki McIntyre. He fleshed out the skeleton […]
Opening the Mind is heaping with family business. Some whom are still in my life, some whom have moved on and some who are no longer walking the soil we take for granted. Many in your art life you hold higher then some family. Many spend a lifetime seeking their film family. Some are actually […]
The final in house magGot Film is upon us. Spanning seventeen years and several other films, productions and near death experiences. Opening the Mind is nearly upon us. Pre-sales on the first slew of limited editions will launch on Halloween. It was a massive moment of closure. Spending an evening with Eric James. A true […]
Getting ready to kick into 2019. Tune into the tenth annual Christmas Special! Grinding the clock on all ends to close the final chapter of in house films. A new year is upon us and it will very much begin a new chapter for the magGot Clan. Stay tuned as we will be dialing […]
ERIC JAMES. “THE MOST BANKABLE STAR.” Few have pushed me as hard as Eric James. As much as he inspired me, he knew how to nudge me further toward my potential. This was especially key in my formative years. Eric has always supported every decision, for better or worse. I have worked on more films […]