SXSW 2026 - Are We Still Married? and Eructation

Are We Still Married? is a narrative pilot/short film about what happens to a couple after the husband becomes a vampire. Director/writer Kit Steinkellner joins us to discuss how this script is based on her husband getting bit by a bat in real life, how the cliffhanger ending is cause for debate, and why her husband is her biggest muse.

Eructation is a documentary short film that follows Kaylee as she attempts to break the female world record for the loudest burp. Director Victoria Trow and participant Kaylee Kotkins join us to share how the idea for the short film happened after an epic burp at a friend's party, what the rules are for the loudest burp competition, and how Kaylee gets challenged to burp by strangers in the wild.

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Audio Produced by Jeff Hunt of Storied: SF

Co-hosted by John Wildman of Films Gone Wild