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The Max EFX Podcast: An Insider Look at the Special Effects Industry & Sci-Fi Fandom

Dec 2, 2020

Max and Kevin talk to the Trimble family. John and Bjo (short for Betty Jo), and their daughter Lora share rare stories about the grassroots campaign to bring Star Trek back to the television airwaves in 1967. Gene Roddenberry even used them as a fan sounding board. They also share stories of Filmcon and Equicon...


Oct 19, 2020

In honor of Halloween, Max and Kevin discuss Max’s work on the 1988 Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice. So many in-depth behind the scenes stories about the numerous practical effects that went into the making of this film. Stories you won’t hear anywhere else! 

 

Questions are answered such as, when Adam and Barbara...


Sep 14, 2020

Welcome back to the Max EFX Podcast. In this 2nd episode we honor convention season! Kevin and Max look back at their adventures at sci-fi conventions from the 1970's to today. They discuss the con going fandom and their cosplaying experiences. What was it like when there was only ONE Darth Vader and Boba Fett on the...


Jul 27, 2020

Welcome to the premiere of The Max EFX Podcast! Here we will journey through the career of Special Effects Artist, Max Cervantes. He shares stories from working on Star Trek TV and films, Beetlejuice, films by Roger Corman, the Star Wars Pepsi commercial, Waterworld, and so many more. Max also discusses the many roles...


Jul 21, 2020

A deep dive into the special effects industry with behind-the-scenes stories, how to create effects and how to get started. Hosted by Special EFX Artist Max Cervantes (Filmography includes Star Trek: TNG, DS9, Voyager, etc. / Beetlejuice / Masters of the Universe and more) and Kevin Toft, video game graphic designer....