Tag Archives: Fantastic Fest

Iké Boys Interview: Director Eric McEver Discusses Anime & Kaiju Influences

Eric McEver’s Iké Boys made its premiere at Fantastic Fest and stars Quinn Lord, Ronak Gandhi, and Christina Higa. The film blends Japanese animation and kaiju films with a rural Oklahoma setting. “Best friends Shawn Gunderson and Vikram ‘Vik’ Kapoor escape from the drudgery of high school life in Oklahoma through their obsession with all things Japanese,”… Read More »

Fantastic Fest 2021 Announces Final Wave of Programming

Fantastic Fest has announced the final wave of programming for the festival’s 16th edition, featuring the widest selection of “weird and wonderful films” gathered from across the globe to screen in Austin, TX, from September 23-30. “Working on this final wave has been a pure joy for the programming team,” said Fantastic Fest Director of… Read More »