"Toward the end of Evil Puddle, protagonist William Van Rhyn-played by Matt Farley-gives out Farley's phone number. It's his actual digits, replete with area code. This isn't the first time he's done this either. Contrary to the predilections of most people who star in movies, Farley actually wants to talk to his audience. Call it up, and you'll find you have a direct line to one of the film's creators."
"The other creator, director Charlie Roxburgh, has been helming micro-budget movies with Farley (also Evil Puddle's writer) for more than a quarter century. Gathering friends, family, local personalities, and loyal fans to populate their lovingly crafted comedies-filming in Farley's northeastern coastal Massachusetts home whenever everyone has time-each feature they've exercised has been a delightful homage to B-movie staples, in genres like sci-fi, horror, or, in the case of their latest, the disaster film."
Matt Farley gives out his actual phone number at the end of Evil Puddle, inviting direct contact with viewers. Charlie Roxburgh and Farley have co-created micro-budget films for more than a quarter century under the Motern Media banner. They film comedies and genre homages—sci-fi, horror, disaster—using friends, family, local personalities, and loyal fans, often shooting in Farley's northeastern coastal Massachusetts home. Motern Media has built a devoted following and an annual Motern Extravaganza on Farley's birthday featuring events and concerts. Farley's parallel success as a prolific musician and streaming earner has increased attention, with pseudonymous bands reportedly earning substantial income in 2023.
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