In this episode of GENEs, I sit down with Vancouver filmmaker Corey Adams, AKA Machotaildrop. His career stretches from cult skateboarding films to music videos, commercials, and his recent series Edge of Sleep.We talk about his winding path into—and out of—the film world, his love for stop-motion, and the objects that inspire him, including a jacket with a story of its own. Corey’s a natural storyteller, and our conversation ranges from scouting caves in Europe to creative partnerships in East Van.For photos and Corey’s recommendation for a future GENEs guest, visit the companion piece on Substack.Intro and Outro music by my good friend, Andrew DiPaola. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikecldi.substack.com