Tim Casper

Tim Casper’s name pops up in a few wild corners of indie cinema, and honestly, his filmography is a bit of a rollercoaster. Let’s start with “Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash” (2020)—this one’s not your average nostalgic rock doc. It dives straight into the chaos and heartbreak that followed the legendary band's tragic plane crash, but it’s not all doom and gloom. You get the raw aftermath, the weird moments of hope, the survivors wrestling with survivor’s guilt, and a whole lot of Southern grit. It doesn’t sugarcoat the pain or the mess, and man, it really lets you feel how music and tragedy can tangle together. Back in 2017, there’s “The Do's & Don'ts of Sharing an Apartment.” Total tone switch. Think awkward roommates, passive-aggressive Post-it notes, and the eternal struggle over bathroom schedules. Casper leans into the cringe comedy, making you remember every roommate horror story you’ve ever heard—maybe even your own. It’s not just played for laughs, though; there’s a weird warmth under all the chaos, and it nails that feeling of figuring out adulthood one mistake at a time. Then you’ve got “XKWX” (2016), which is kind of a curveball. Super lo-fi, experimental, and definitely not mainstream. It messes with timelines, identity, and perception, leaving you scratching your head in the best way. Casper doesn’t give easy answers, and honestly, that’s part of the appeal. Three films, three totally different flavors, but always some guts and some heart.