Sasquatch Sunset: Cast & Creators Unveil Bigfoot Fascination and Filmmaking Secrets

A new Sasquatch-themed movie is making waves in the Bigfoot community, and the cast and crew recently shared some behind-the-scenes insights in a South by Southwest Studio interview. The film, titled "Sasquatch Sunset," explores the lives of a family of Sasquatches in a unique and captivating way. Directors David and Nathan Zelner, as well as actors Jesse Eisenberg and Kristoff Zajic, discussed their fascination with Sasquatch and the process of bringing this story to life. The Zelner brothers shared their childhood obsession with the creature, which started after watching an episode of "In Search Of" featuring Bigfoot. They emphasized their pride in America's homegrown folklore and the significance of Sasquatch in our cultural narrative. The directors also mentioned their previous short film, "Sasquatch Birth Journal 2," which sparked the idea for "Sasquatch Sunset." The short film focused on the lack of diverse footage of Sasquatch and aimed to show the creature in a different light. Interestingly, both Eisenberg and Zajic were comfortable taking on roles that didn't involve showing their faces or using their voices. Zajic, who also works as a stuntman, discussed the challenges and rewards of emoting through prosthetics and fur. He mentioned that this role allowed him to explore different ways of conveying emotion, which was a refreshing experience for him. The cast underwent a week-long "Sasquatch boot camp" to develop a unique language and movement style for their characters. This ensured consistency in the Sasquatch family's appearance and behavior throughout the film. The directors aimed for clarity in tone and character development, and the result is a fascinating and immersive Sasquatch world. "Sasquatch Sunset" features a 60-page script without any written dialogue, relying instead on beats and descriptors to convey the characters' emotions and thoughts. The cast and crew created a unique vocabulary and movement style to bring the Sasquatch family to life. This exciting new movie offers a fresh perspective on Sasquatch and is sure to captivate Bigfoot enthusiasts. Check out the interview and keep an eye out for "Sasquatch Sunset" to experience the incredible story of a Sasquatch family like never before.