Today we speak with Nick Gillespie, writer-director of the film Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break. The disarming dark comedy follows Paul as his chances of winning a national talent competition are ruined and his dreams of fame slashed. He then plans a deathly revenge mission and, on a lunch break, hopes to commit five spectacular murders! Will the sparkly suited Paul pull it off, stay one step ahead of the cops and find the fame he’s always longed for?
Talented filmmaker Nick Gillespie who is known for his exceptional work as director of photography on films like In Fabric, and Stan and Ollie, tries his hand at directing and co-writing this good-natured romp. Here we chat with Gillespie about his new film which enjoyed a premiere at SXSW and the choices behind the story, casting, and overall production.