Filmmaker and Director Tim Novotny, film “Gemini” (The Murder Machine) – An American Mafia Story.

“The script was familiar territory to me: bizarre and villainous characters, scenes with graphic violence and dialogue that lingers in your head long after the credits roll.” Tim Novotny

indieactivity : When did your film career begin?
Tim Novotny : It started all back in 2012. I just graduated from university and was eager to start making movies. However I was broke and working petty odd jobs most of the time so I decided to go to a pawn shop and pick up a cheap camera, call a couple of friends to train as actors and make a short film.

indieactivity : You are best known for your Horror Films. Tell us about your recent projects?
Tim Novotny : My upcoming film, “Gemini” is technically my first time directing something that is loosely based on true events and is essentially my cinematic love letter to early Scorsese and Tarantino films. There are still quite a few horrifying moments in this story though.

indieactivity : What is it about horror that intrigues you?
Tim Novotny : It’s the dark aesthetic of it all. Horror is like a drug that most people don’t like to admit they are hooked on, but still get a cheap thrill out of. If a horror movie is well made and not cliché, it is very effective. Unfortunately most filmmakers have yet to scratch the surface on the concept of fear with storytelling. Lots of uncharted territory out there.

indieactivity : Where do you get your inspiration from?
Tim Novotny : I used to read a lot of Poe, Barker and Lovecraft as a teenager and watched a lot of movies that were either off the wall and against the grain as well as classics. Ridley Scott, Francis Ford Coppola and Tim Burton were pretty big influences on me as well.

indieactivity : What can people expect from your films?
Tim Novotny : My films are pretty grim for the most part, but there’s always an original story or concept. I usually transmit my thoughts through the pen or lens to create macabre scenes to portray and expose these sides of human nature. My films are like mirrors that are held up to the face of humanity to give us a look at our own flaws.

indieactivity : What challenges have you seen in the industry?
Tim Novotny : Keeping up with the market of how independent film sells, making the right connections, and finding your audience are all things that I have struggled with along with other unmentionables. The best thing you can do is focus on why you really do this in the first place and you’ll find a way.

indieactivity : Your new film, “Gemini” (The Murder Machine) is about an American Mafia Story. Why did you decide on this project?
Tim Novotny : The writer Thomas James has a style that really resonates with me. The script was familiar territory to me: bizarre and villainous characters, scenes with graphic violence and dialogue that lingers in your head long after the credits roll. I think this project will be a perfect opportunity to get new audiences outside of the horror realm and to showcase new talent. It’s a win for everyone involved the way I see it.

indieactivity : Tell us about the film?
Tim Novotny : The story is about a young woman named Madeline who is trying to rebuild her life in New York after losing her husband in the Vietnam War. Without giving too much away, she ends up getting a job with one of the most notorious crime families in the mafia. It’s a story about getting mixed up with the wrong crowd.

indieactivity : What should people expect from you this year?
Tim Novotny : In the anthology film titled “10/31 Part 2” I play a creature for the first time on screen. The other is in post-production. It is a werewolf horror movie titled “Beast of Walton Street” which should be released later this year. I also have a lead role in a horror film titled “Ragmork” that is now available on VOD and physical media.

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