About this episode

Jim Klock shares his journey from law enforcement to Hollywood, discussing his work in filmmaking and the lessons learned along the way.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with actor, producer, writer, and filmmaker Jim Klock . Before we dive into Hell House LLC: Lineage , Jim shares his incredible journey from a career in law enforcement to building a successful life in the entertainment industry. Jim's path to Hollywood wasn't conventional, but it's proof that passion, perseverance, and a little help from the right people can completely change your life. We get into everything, including: 👮 His transition from law enforcement to pursuing acting and filmmaking full-time 🎬 How working off-duty at a movie theater helped fuel his love for movies and storytelling 🤝 The impact former podcast guest Jack Plotnick had on his career and helping him navigate the industry 🎥 Producing Hell House Lineage and continuing one of indie horror's most beloved franchises 🔥 The realities of independent filmmaking and wearing multiple hats behind the scenes 📝 Building projects from the ground up as an actor, writer, and producer 🦈 His new film Chum , out now, starring Jim alongside Alice Eve. "Chum" Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUdPlZgXOjE 🎭 The lessons he's learned from years in both…

People in this episode

Hosts: Doug, Jamie

Guest: Jim Klock

Topics covered

• filmmaking
• law enforcement
• independent film
• horror
• career transition
• interviews

Keywords

• Jim Klock
• Hell House LLC
• Chum
• independent filmmaking
• career advice
• horror films
• Jack Plotnick

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hell House LLC: Lineage, Chum

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