8 // Writer/Director - Max Klaiber

About this episode

Filmmaker Max Klaiber discusses his debut feature 'Rattlin Bog' and the journey of creating a film about toxic masculinity.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you return to your hometown to make a movie about toxic masculinity set in a remote cabin? Filmmaker Max Kleiber reveals the fascinating journey behind his debut feature "Rattlin Bog" - a satirical horror-comedy born from a COVID-era short film experiment that evolved into something much bigger. Growing up in Northern California with no artists in his family, Kleiber initially pursued medicine before finally admitting his secret passion for filmmaking. Afte...

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Lockamy

Guest: Max Klaiber

Topics covered

• filmmaking
• toxic masculinity
• satirical horror-comedy
• COVID-era film
• personal journey

Keywords

• Max Klaiber
• Rattlin Bog
• toxic masculinity
• horror-comedy
• filmmaking journey
• Northern California

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Rattlin Bog

Places: Northern California

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