"Sidewalks" talks to the director and actors of a new independent film that combines the thrills of a classic detective mystery with the imagination of science fantasy

At WonderCon in San Francidco, Sidewalks hosts Rafael Siegel and Richard R. Lee had a chance to meet the stars and award-winning director James Kerwin, who were promoting the new independently  produced, mystery / sci-fi film entitled "Yesterday Was a Lie."

In the noir film produced
by Helicon Arts Cooperative, Hoyle (played by Kipleigh Brown, Star Trek: Enterprise) -- a girl with a sharp mind and a weakness for bourbon -- finds herself on the trail of a reclusive genius (John Newton, TV's Superboy and The Untouchables). But her work takes a series of unforeseen twists as events around her grow increasingly fragmented...disconnected... surreal.

With an ethereal lounge singer (Chase Masterson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, "Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles") and her loyal partner (Mik Scriba, The Practice) as her only allies, Hoyle is plunged into a dark world of intrigue and earth-shattering cosmological secrets. Haunted by an ever-present shadow (Peter Mayhew, "Star Wars" films) whom she is destined to face, Hoyle discovers that the most powerful force in the universe -- the power to bend reality, the power to know the truth -- lies within the depths of the human heart.

The actors and director appear in these exclusive Sidewalks Interviews: each discussing their roles in "Yesterday Was a Lie," as well as their respective careers. In addition to the interviews, a special trailer can also be viewed.

  • Rafael speaks to actress and "Yesterday Was a Lie" producer Chase Masterson (Leeta on Star Trek: DS9) about her career in sci-fi projects, the internet "Star Trek," and her jazz albums.
  • Richard talks to actor John Newton about being the first Superboy, and working on other TV shows.
  • Richard speaks to actor Peter Mayhew about his legendary role as Han Solo's wookie, Chewbacca, on the "Star Wars" films.
  • Richard talks to director James Kerwin about starting his career as a director and the world of independent filmmaking. Additionally, Kerwin gives advice to aspiring directors.
     

Sidewalks will have more on-line coverage when the film is slated for release.