Coherence director James Ward Byrkit talks about his new series, Shatter Belt [SXSW 2023]

J.J. Nolan as SLOANE in SHATTER BELT, EPISODE 2: IMMOTUS

It was a thrill to interview James Ward Byrkit, the director and writer of Coherence, which has rocked our collective glowsticks since 2013. 

Byrkit has now released the first four episodes of Shatter Belt, a mind-bending TV series that explores reality, meaning, and consciousness. 

Patton Oswalt as DERVEY in SHATTER BELT, EPISODE 3: THE SPECIMEN

In this interview, we discuss his artistic journey since Coherence and then pivot to Shatter Belt talk, including his favorite Twilight Zone episode, the themes he wanted to explore in this new series, and his strategy to help actors adapt to a more naturalistic acting style.

Shatter Belt debuted at SXSW 2023.To keep up with updates about Shatter Belt, visit the website, where you can find social media accounts and a teaser trailer.