In this episode of Black Geek Energy, Jardo and D’Marcus sit down with filmmaker William Anderson, director of the Lake Lanier horror film Lanier, to talk about the grind of indie filmmaking, Black history in horror, and staying true to your creative vision.
We kick things off with updates from the crew—new fatherhood, family stories, and anime obsessions (One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Inuyasha). From there, William shares his journey from acting to directing, breaking down the challenges of funding Lanier, shifting from found-footage to narrative style, and why investors need to understand the real value of Black stories.
Along the way, we dive into board games (Sushi Go, Catan), MoviePass hacks, Jordan Peele’s Him, script feedback, and a rapid-fire segment on favorite horror, superheroes, and rapper-actors. William also opens up about his transition from video editing to full-time filmmaking, his work with Scary Hours Productions, and his future in pop culture storytelling.
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