In this episode hosts Michael Smith and Barry Mandingo sit down with prolific Melbourne-based independent filmmaker Mark Savage. Recorded on July 9, 2005, during the height of Melbourne's festival season, the conversation explores the dynamic between the mainstream Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) and the controversial Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF). Mark Savage shares candid stories from his decades-long career making thrillers, crime, and exploitation films, discussing the challenges of self-distribution, the impact of Australian censorship, and his unyielding addiction to obscure world cinema.

Key Takeaways

•Navigating the Festival Circuit: Savage highlights the importance of underground festivals like MUFF in providing a platform for independent films that might otherwise be ignored by mai ...