Aunty Sochelle reaches into the depths of the Portland Horror Film Festival™ 2026, and pulls her gore covered wit out to chat with the up-and-coming stars, directors and writers of the creepiest films.
Nick Snyder's Nurture Gets Prized Treatment
Just a few years into his after-LA life, Nick Snyder has taken over one of the prestigious prizes! His short, Nurture, has people talking. Join Aunty as she discusses animation, film tech, creating in an AI world with the multitalented writer, artists, animator and effects artist, Nick Snyder of Snaggletooth.tv, Snaggletooth Creative.
Vincente DiSanti Travels with The Ghost In The Fog
Vincente DiSanti, (okay Vinnie!), loves Friday the 13th. He loves it so much he put together an ultimate fan love letter- Never Walk Alone. Ghost in the Fog is the fan favorite animation follow up and it is as great as any live action horror film can be. Portland Horror Film Festival™ brings us this incredible short, but only the enthusiastic DiSanti can have this conversation about it- and it's spoiler free!
YouTube: @WompStompFilms
Alan Poe Sanchez Takes on the Total Kill Party
Alan Poe Sanchez is ready to talk. He has all sorts of opinions on the way women are portrayed in horror movies, so he went ahead and wrote a piece that charges forward with his beliefs. Join Aunty in her chat of two of her favorite topics- Dungeons & Dragons, and films about dungeons and dragons.
Aunty and the Ladies Talk in Sickness and In Health
Montserrat Luna Ballantyne, Alexandria Collins and Masora Fukuda let us know what life is like after an exorcism. At least they do for one couple we get a peek into the joyful vacation. Check out this fabulous chat from the Portland Horror Film Festival™.
Want to Pickle Rabbit with Jule Zhu Joshua Robert Bateman?
Portland Horror Film Festival™ brings artist from around the world to scare the pants off locals. In the film Pickled Rabbit, two Canadian BFF's work together to create a family film like no other. Such a fine dish. Such a dishy chat!
Peeking Thru The Glory Hole With Andoniandez
Once again, Portland Horror Film Festival™ brings internationally recognized stars and film makers to the sunny shores of the Columbia River. This time, it's the handsome creator from The Baque who puts us through the, er, eyes of the man visiting The Glory Hole.
Life is a Grind with Ed Dougherty
The life of a regular person in the workforce sounds like your life, right? What happens when that regular person in a regular life has their story told by horror's finest actors, writers and directors? GRIND. Join Ed Dougherty as and Aunty chat about his work presented in Portland Horror Film Festival™ 2026, and his other films.
It's True, The Bones EXIST with Kelsey Bollig and Matt DuVall
Aunty has chatted with great film couples. When couples chemistry plus film making chemistry combine there can only be two results- Utter chaos, or absolute magic. Kelsey Bollig and Matt DuVall are definitely of the magic variety. Despite some tech issues, we were able to get a lovely visit, to talk about effects, writing, and how the whole magic began!
Sassy Lass Screams PREY FOR US! It's Zoe Kerr!
Every so often I run into a tribe member, and I think "huh, if I had a kid. This is what I would have had...". Zoe Kerr is creative, entertaining, amusing and as talented a writer and director as I've ever met. Her take on the psychology of horror is just as fascinating as her skills in creating it. Join Aunty chatting about Prey For Us, and the work of Zoe Kerr.
website: https://www.zoekerr.com/
Dracula- The Night Around Us, as We chat with Chris Schwab
You may think you've seen all the vampire films you can, at this point in film history. You haven't seen a take on the Bram Stoker protagonist quite like this before. Hitting the scare of the story, noted director Chris Schwab brings the tale told into a new light- er darkness.
Peeking at the Borglesque with G. Wilson
Vegas is known for a few things- gambling, late nights, buffets and titular evening shows known as Burlesque. In this twist, G. Wilson, an MFA trained at AFI, takes his Vegas roots to the world of film, with a twist. Join Aunty as she and G. (prounouced Jhee, not guh, no matter what Aunty says), reminisce about desert nights as they discuss his entry into the Portland Horror Film Festival™
Aunty Kittens the Keyboard with Mr Mittens and Glenn Maxwell
He seems like the kid I probably would have had one day. But it turns out he has very cool parental units, and they brought him up to be himself. Join us as we discuss Glenn Maxwell's film Mr. Mittens, Las Vegas, and Austin,Texas memories.
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12317643/
IG: @texascameradude
YouTube: @gmaxwell2000
Aunty Discovers Today is Friday the 69th, with Alex Montilla
Portland Horror Film Festival ™ is very good at introducing audiences to up and coming directors of the genre. What it did this year is even better- it brought taboo fun into the blend. Friday the 69th takes the idea of an early 80s group of porn pros and turns them into horror makers. Intentionally VERY intentionally. The wit of the comedy geared helmsman, Alex Montilla shines thru from start to finish. Check out our interesting little chat.
Youtube: @akmontilla
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2141406/
Website: https://akmontilla.com/
Aunty Discovers mascLooking with Jonathan B. Hammond
The Portland Horror Film Festival™ brings together some incredible story telling directors, writers, and performers. Jonathan B. Hammond has a way to have his characters be familiar, friendly, and feel like you're watching a story about friends you have had for years. Dialog is authentic, and the actors are genuine. Just when you are comfortable...well... You have to see his films!
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1186857/
Website: https://jonathanhammond.org/about
A Good Death with Kaz PS
She boosts women in film in every project she is on, and that is only one of myriad reasons to admire her. Kaz PS brings films that make people glad to watch them- even when they are scary. A Good Death, starring Tracy Thoms will put shivers up and down your spine. From the perfect cast, to the perfect sound- every moment in this short will remind you of the reasons you love great horror.
Aunty Gets Social with a Bloody Valentine, George Mihalka
His life began in Hungary, and the skills were built in Canada. The art of the legendary film maker, George Mihalka is a special treat for the Portland Horror Film Festival™. George is not only a multi-award winning director, he mentors up and coming artists. My Bloody Valentine was his first foray into horror and became a now renown cult classic. Join Aunty Sochelle's alt ego, Cathe Boudreau, in this interview...which deals with horrors of its own-- the internet and technology.
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0586198/
Website: https://georgemihalka.com/
Frogman Returns with Anthony Cousins - Beware, beware
The Portland Horror Film Festival™ brings some of the coolest works to the Pacific Northwest. As a longtime fan of cryptids, Anthony Cousins isn't afraid to stick his head under water for long periods of time. He isn't afraid to reach out and feel the silliness and develop the idea that cults could be why Frogmen exist. Doesn't make sense? Our fun little interview, interrupted by a road, covers this, and so much more.
Aunty Isn't Safe with Sam Balcomb
The Portland Horror Film Festival™ brings some of the coolest works to the Pacific Northwest. And Aunty Sochelle finally gets to chat up another Visual effects human. His short, You're Not Safe is packed with brilliant twists, and the story is Twilight Zone times 10. Join us as we talk about the work and films of Sam Balcomb.
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1158357/
Website: https://rainfall.film/
Aunty Gets Blindsided by Patrick Hogan
At the Portland Horror Film Festival™, you might meet a sound designer who has worked on films done by your previous guests- like Sean Whalen. Patrick Hogan has done that and so much more. He is a musician, a DJ, a sound designer and engineer, and certainly a very talented writer and director. His film Blindsided is unique in myriad ways, just like Patrick. Check out chat, and see if you don't agree!
Website: https://jhdanger.com/about/
LinkedIN: @ppatrickhogan
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0389596/
IG: @ppatrickhogan
Aunty Eats Crackerjack At the All Star Massacre
Sam Gentile (that's pronounced Jen-Tilly), joins Aunty Sochelle to chat about his Portland Horror Film Festival™ to chat up his entry The All Star Massacre. Check out the lively chat, that shoots as fast as an Acme toy in a Roadrunner film.
Visit Sam on IG: @thethingfromanother711
Aunty chats with Future Academy Award Winner Kenzie Makarim Al Ghazali
This high school student from Indonesia certainly has an eye for cinema. He has a production company, working with his friends, and puts award winning films into festivals. Check out the chat with Aunty and Kenzie and then go visit him on Instagram:
Aunty Sochelle Learns About The Demonatrix with Jeff Ferrell
Talented writer, director, musician and actor Jeff Ferrell joins Aunty Sochelle as she returns from hiatus JUST IN TIME for the annual Portland Horror Film Festival ™. Learn about Jeff, his love of the classic horror films of the past, his journey to create and all about his creation, The Demonatrix!
Check out his videos on his Youtube page: @JeffFerrellOfficial