Shoot me a message!We sit down with filmmaker Michael Mateo Rossi to unpack the creative spine of Censor Addiction, a near-future sci-fi thriller shaped by pandemic-era pressures, mental health fallout, and the pull between obedience and autonomy. From set culture to distribution, we trace his two-decade journey, core influences, and why he champions physical media alongside streaming.• LA roots, early theater, shift to writing and directing• first features, self-financing, painful lessons that shaped his team• directing as the most fulfilling role, trust and set culture• pandemic influence on Censor Addiction’s themes and timeline• villains inspired by 80s action-sci-fi dynamics• collaboration with recurring DP, composer, and cast• pacing choices, critic praise, and sequel potential• authenticity over box-ticking trends in filmmaking• mentors, legacy, and steady leadership on set• release details: VOD and DVD, Walmart and librariesCheck out Censor Addiction on March 3 on VOD and DVD.Follow MichaelIG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmatteorossi/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelmatteorossi“Stay tuned, stay focused, and stay motivated. Warriors fall out” Support the showCheck out our websitePlease Support & Donate to the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themorningformUSA Made socks with a Purpose. 20% off  with code: TMFhttps://www.solediersocks.com/tmfEpisode Powered By Act Now Education