Michael Papaeleftheriou, our latest guest on The Fandom Portals Podcast, credits Kevin Smith for showing him that filmmaking didn’t have to be an exclusive Hollywood club.
Watching Smith cast his friends and feature behind-the-scenes antics in DVD extras gave a young Michael—growing up in Australia—a rare glimpse behind the curtain. It made the process feel human, achievable, and fun.
Now a writer, director, producer, and actor in his own right, Michael is carrying that spirit forward through projects like Crossroads and Park Bench.
🎧 Catch his full interview now on The Fandom Portals Podcast wherever you get your shows.
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