In this episode, we explore budgeting and scheduling with the fabulous Koura Linda who owns Space Dream Productions. She walks us through what to think about when putting together a budget for a film as well as what goes into scheduling.
Koura Linda is an Independent Filmmaker and Entrepreneur. As a Writer/Producer/Director Koura founded Space Dream Productions in 2013, releasing her first major film project in 2016 with her husband, Spaceship, a Musician and Filmmaker.
Space Dream Productions is an independent film and music production company grounded in the idea that storytellers are ambassadors of humanity, tasked with sharing pieces of ourselves with each other. Filmmakers have the added responsibility of creating visual worlds around these stories. For this reason, Koura & Spaceship focuses on films that not only entertain but also aim to showcase pieces of humanity - all pieces of humanity not just "edgy" indie or simply uplifting but everything in between.
The mission of Space Dream Productions is to amplify genuine pieces of life that may not always be front and center in large studio projects and to elevate hard-working exceptional artists in music and film.
Since September 2016, over 50 projects have moved (or are moving) through Space Dream Productions. About 30 completed projects have received over 50 film festival acceptances internationally. They have earned 100 award nominations and 39 awards, including “Best Director” (awarded to both Koura Linda and Spaceship for four different films), “Best Animation,” “Best Drama: Short,” and “Best Short,” and several “Best Picture.”
In 2019, Koura was awarded the Mico Award for courage, innovation, and excellence in a career in film, and she works to mentor other filmmakers through her podcast, Filmmaking [actually].
A complete list of current festival selections and upcoming screenings is available on their Film Festivals page. An extensive list of laurels can be found on the Accolades page. Accolades | Space Dream Productions (spacedreamfilms.com)
Independent Filmmaker | Space Dream Productions (spacedreamfilms.com)
