Episode 263 - A Conversation About Shelby Oaks With Producer Cameron Burns

An indie horror origin story and a deep dive into the making of Shelby Oaks, the indie film produced by Paper Street Pictures and distributed by Neon. Joining us for this discussion is Cameron Burns, a producer on the film via Paper Street Pictures, and Ty Ippolito, soon to be one of the co-hosts of the upcoming BTTB spin-off, The Movie Vault.

In this episode, we explore the premise, the behind-the-scenes hurdles, and how a dedicated team brought an ambitious vision to life on a modest budget.

Directed by Chris Stuckmann and starring Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Keith David and Sarah Durn, among others, learn how Shelby Oaks went from crowdfunded Kickstarter sensation, to being distributed by Neon and making its mark on independent filmmaking.

About Cameron Burns:

A founding member of the boutique production company Paper Street Pictures, Cameron is a graduate of the film department of Full Sail University. He worked various crew positions on multiple Central Florida productions before moving to Austin, and has co-written (and produced) several feature films including CAMERA OBSCURA, SCARE PACKAGE, SCARE PACKAGE II: RAD CHAD’S REVENGE, and THE PALE DOOR.

Currently the Head of Development at Paper Street Pictures, Cameron has produced and

developed a slate of films that include the Alicia Silverstone vehicle THE REQUIN, Lucky McKee’s OLD MAN, SORRY ABOUT THE DEMON, TRIM SEASON, A CREATURE WAS STIRRING, BLOOD RELATIVES, and the Independent Spirit Award nominated THE ARTIFICE GIRL, among others.

Most recently, Cameron produced the upcoming film SHELBY OAKS from director Chris

Stuckmann and Executive Producer Mike Flanagan, releasing in October via Neon. He is also the co-host of the popular movie themed podcast LATE TO THE PARTY.