Sharknado producer David Latt on how the B-movie sausage gets made

Jan 9, 2018

01:15:11

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“Go forward, have strength in your own convictions, enjoy what you’re doing, and you’ll be fine.” – David Latt

David Latt (@DavidMLatt) is the co-founder of The Asylum, which is the most prolific independent film studio in Hollywood.

In this episode of Deviate, Rolf speaks with David about his path into B-Movies and the beginnings of The Asylum (8:30); independent filmmaking and “mockbusters” (28:00); the Sharknado franchise (43:15); the future of entertainment (1:02:00); and lessons learned throughout his career (1:07:00).

For more information on The Asylum, you can visit their website, www.theasylum.cc

Notable films and TV shows mentioned:

Sorority House Party (Rock and Roll Fantasy) (film)
Sharknado (film)
Killers (film)
Jane White Is Sick & Twisted (film)
Transmorphers (film)
Giant Shark Versus Mega Octopus (film)
Z Nation (film)
The Walking Dead (television show)
Leprechaun 4 (film)
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (movie)
Pulp Fiction (movie)

Notable people mentioned:

Larry Cohen (B-movie director)
Henry Hathaway (B-movie director)
Roger Corman (B-movie director)
Jeff Kanew (Revenge of the Nerds director)
Mia Farrow (actress)
Patton Oswalt (comedian)
Anthony Ferrante (film director)
Craig Engler (Z Nation writer)