Ep. 316: "In Between": Nicholas Molencupp & Cameron Moir on Making a Queer Dramedy About Self-Love

Guests: Nicholas Molencupp (writer, co-director, star) and Cameron Moir (actor, producer) of the upcoming film In BetweenEpisode Overview:Zach sits down with Nicholas Molencupp and Cameron Moir ahead of the world premiere of their film In Between at the Out on Film festival (an Oscar-qualifying festival) on September 26th. They dig into how the two met — Cameron cold-emailing Nicholas after seeing his Indiegogo campaign — and how a two-year writing process, a $20,000 crowdfunding push, and a scrappy four-month sprint to production turned into a finished feature.What they discuss:How Cameron discovered Nicholas's project through an Indiegogo campaign and talked his way into acting in and producing the filmThe reality of indie film fundraising: flyering at Atlanta Pride, DMing everyone they know, and going from campaign launch to first day of filming in four monthsWhy In Between evolved from a romantic comedy into a "rom-com dramedy" during productionNicholas's two years of writing and therapy while developing the deeply personal script, including its handling of suicidal ideationBuilding a diverse 26-person ensemble cast of local Atlanta talent, and the "core four" friend group at the film's centerCameron on playing Bo, the "hot gay" love interest who isn't what he seemsWhy they wanted to tell a queer story centered on thriving and self-acceptance rather than trauma and tragedyCameron's path from Jersey (Channel Islands) to London, Cambridge, Stella Adler, and New York nightlifeNicholas on missing California culture after five years building a life — and a 19-month relationship — in AtlantaFavorite LGBTQ+ icons, dream collaborators (Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Keke Palmer, Tom Holland, Pedro Pascal), and rapid-fire favorites (Laverne Cox, Pose, Trick)What's next: a festival run through the end of the year, hopes for a theatrical distribution deal, Cameron's role in the NCIS: New York pilot, and their plans to keep working togetherWhere to follow the film:Website: https://inbetweenthemovie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenthemovie/ https://www.instagram.com/cameronmoir/ https://www.instagram.com/nicholasmolencupp/Sign up for the newsletter for premiere and distribution updates  Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.