Backyard Space Opera
Welcome to Backyard Space Opera! Micro Budget Sci-Fi Media Creation. Independent Stop Motion and Practical FX Sci-Fi Feature Filmmaking.
02/07/2018
On June 29th Kyle Erwin, the creator of Backyard Space Opera, passed away after suffering a severe stroke on June 18th. At present it is unclear what this means for the future of Backyard Space Opera and Applied Heroics. We are currently focused on our own healing to recover from this devastating loss. For now, please consider contributing to the Medical Expense Fund to help Kyle's wonderful wife offset the costs of Kyle's medical care. We thank you very much for your loyalty to Backyard Space Opera and your support through this difficult time.
--Kristen
Click here to support Kyle Erwin’s Medical Expense Fund organized by Rachael Kimmins UPDATED: My amazing husband Kyle suffered a massive stroke the morning of June 18. This tragedy could not have happened to a more genuinely caring and giving man. Kyle passed away on June 29th, surrounded by those he loved the most and who loved him the most. I am updating this fund to assist wi...
04/05/2018
Please check out our bonus episode about our campaign to create a non profit that will help publish struggling writers with special needs.
BYSO Podcast Bonus: Applied Heroics Non-Profit Campaign Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! In this bonus episode we discuss our new campaign to create a non-profit company that will use epic story telling to help lives as well…
01/05/2018
Some new concept art
01/05/2018
Hear great writing advice from author Justin Robinson
BYSO Podcast 94: Interview with Author Justin Robinson Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we have a fantastic interview with author Justin Robinson. We’ll discuss genre, writing practice, publishing and more. …
01/05/2018
Hear about the awesome new project from Frederik Villumsen of Craft
BYSO Podcast 93: Interview with Frederik Villumsen of Craft Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we welcome back Frederik Villumsen from Craft to talk about their great new projects for aiding storytellers. Backyard Space …
01/05/2018
Our experiences at WonderCon 2018
BYSO Podcast 92: WonderCon 2018 Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss all the great adventures in science fiction media that we had at WonderCon 2018. Enjoy! Backyard Space Opera Podca…
01/05/2018
Hear about the fantastic project - Making Apes!
BYSO Podcast 91: Interview with William Conlin of Making Apes Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we talk to documentary filmmaker William Conlin about his project Making Apes, a film that examines the great artists behind …
01/05/2018
The new direction for Backyard Space Opera!
BYSO Podcast 90: A Special Announcement Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we make a special announcement about our new program! Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, m…
01/05/2018
The Second Annual Backyard Space Opera Awards!
BYSO Podcast 89: 2nd Annual Yardies Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we conduct the second annual Backyard Space Opera Awards, The Yardies! Enjoy! Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low b…
01/05/2018
Hear about the Stan Winston School of Character Arts from Co-founder Erich Grey Litoff
BYSO Podcast 88: Interview with Erich Grey Litoff, Co-Founder of Stan Winston School of Character Arts Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week I’m joined by guest co-host Dakota Morgan of Fancorp Network to interview Erich Grey Litoff, Co-Founder of Stan Winston…
01/05/2018
Discussing the independent short film - Beyond
BYSO Podcast 87: Movie Review – Beyond Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss the science fiction short film Beyond. Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro…
01/05/2018
Hear all bout Condor Con 2018
BYSO Podcast 86: CondorCon 2018 Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss CondorCon 2018. Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and…
01/05/2018
A guide to anti-heroes
BYSO Podcast 85: How to Create Anti-Heroes Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss how to create Anti-Heroes. Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget film…
01/05/2018
A Science Fiction comedy discussion
BYSO Podcast 84: Science Fiction Comedies Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss our favorite science fiction comedies. We’ll examine the tough task of comedy writing and take lessons for o…
01/05/2018
Hear our thoughts (and criticisms) of Bright.
BYSO Podcast 83: Big Budget Bash – Bright Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss the Netflix original movie Bright. Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro bud…