Brian Skiba Talks ‘Clear Cut’ And Passion For Directing: “I Love Making Films”

Filmmaker Brian Skiba (“The 2nd,” “Dead Man’s Hand”) once again assembles a talented ensemble for his latest feature “Clear Cut.” Set in the Pacific Northwest, the storyline centers on Jack (Clive Standen), a man who is earning money from cutting timber. When he becomes the target of a brutal assault, he must find his way back to civilization or perish in the woods. CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes interviewed Skiba, who gave us insights on his prolific filmmaking career.

“It’s a lot of fun, said Brian Skiba. “It’s funny because I think sometimes I look at the guys that get five years for one project and I’m like, man, that would be kind of nice. But at the same point, that would seem like a lot of slow down time. I get asked to direct a lot of projects that are taking off very quickly. And so I don’t always get the same amount of prep. You know, the budgets aren’t necessarily sky high, and so it’s a give and take. And so I think the best way I approach it is that ultimately, at the end of the day, I’m just a filmmaker. I love making films.”

The ensemble includes Stephen Dorff, Tom Welling, Jesse Metcalfe, Lochlyn Munro, and Alec Baldwin. As a fan of previous Skiba movies (“Pursuit,” “The 2nd,” “Dead Man’s Hand”), I’ll definitely be watching “Clear Cut.” Feature hits theaters, Digital and On Demand July 19. Let us know your thoughts on this movie in the comments!

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