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Indie Artists TribeS4 09 Actor and Entrepreneur Ajarae Coleman on being a Creative.The dynamic Ajarae Coleman is a Harvard-educated actress, narrator and producer. Her award-winning leading role in the film DIVINE MOTHER, which centers on the theme of pregnancy loss and highlights systemic inequities in Black maternal healthcare, is one example of the depth of character and emotionality she achieves in her work. Other credits include SCANDAL, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, I’M SORRY, 2 BROKE GIRLS, REVENGE, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, PRIVATE PRACTICE, the feature film SHEPHERD, starring alongside Julian Gant (CALL ME KAT), and more. She works extensively in commercials, having appeared in campaigns for brands like LUVS, VERIZON, an...
2024-05-2143 min
Indie Artists TribeS4 08 Jack Grisham of TSOL talks creative process on Ignore Heroes, American Demon and more...Not only is he the charismatic singer of one of the most influential punk rock bands of all time, (T.S.O.L.) Jack Grisham, is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate artist. His contributions to Punk Rock, Film, and Recovery are beyond impressive. In this episode, Jack shares his journey as a filmmaker, author, and so much more. To learn more about his work visit JackGrisham.com
2024-04-151h 02
Indie Artists TribeS4 07 Screenwriting Do's and Don'ts from The Cartels Audrey Knox.Audrey Knox has been a literary manager at Cartel Entertainment since 2018. She has staffed writers on shows including HACKS, GINNY & GEORGIA, P-VALLEY, GROWN-ISH, SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE, and REASONABLE DOUBT. Her clients have written feature films, including ALICE, DARLING (Lionsgate), CRUSHED (Tubi), THE SANTA SUMMIT (Hallmark), and the SINGLE BLACK FEMALE franchise (Lifetime). For more actionable advice on how to take your career to the next level, visit Audrey @ audreyknox.substack.com
2024-03-1240 min
Indie Artists TribeS4_06 Pastor turned filmmaker, actor, director, producer screenwriter, podcaster and CEO of BraveMaker Film FestivalTony has worked on stage and in front of the camera acting, in print and film for thirty years. Originally from Chicago, Tony grew love for acting through theatre and now lives in Northern California as a SAG-AFTRA actor and filmmaker. His first feature film, Last Chance Charlene, was screened at the Cinequest Film Fest April 2022. See more info . Tony loves storytelling and started a non-profit film organization, BRAVEMAKER, to support, celebrate and equip filmmakers, actors and brave storytellers of all kinds. They host monthly film screenings, panel discussions and an annual film fest in Redwood City, C...
2024-02-2747 min
Indie Artists TribeS4 05 ndie Film Alchemy,with Independent Film Producer Franco Sama Independent feature film producer Franco Sama is a proud member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and boasts a remarkable and extensive history in public speaking, public relations, and nearly two decades of independent film development, production and financing experience. Sama has Executive Produced and/or produced an impressive array of over twenty-four (24) successful independent feature films including most notably, “Guns, Girls and Gambling” starring Gary Oldman, Christian Slater and Dane Cook which is now a cult favorite; this film acquired a distribution deal from Universal Home Entertainment. Other films Sama has produced include; “Black L...
2024-01-301h 00
Indie Artists TribeS4 04 New Year New Mindset with The Mindset Guy, DaJuan JohnsonYou've seen him killin' it for 7 Seasons on Amazon's hit show Bosch and in emotionally powerful episodes on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. But there's more...he's also the #1 Acting Coach! He's not just another acting coach. He is a consistently working actor and a certified transformation coach. He is passionate about helping actors and all creatives, shift their mindset to find clarity, so they can push through uncertainty and take focused action to reach their dreams. Change your thoughts, change your life is his motto. You're gonna love this episode with The Mindset Guy, DaJuan Johnson.
2024-01-1647 min
Indie Artists TribeS4 03 The birth, benefits and community of Stowe Story Labs with Co-founder and director David RocchioDavid Rocchio is an attorney, writer, filmmaker, founder, and director of Stowe Story Labs: a nonprofit dedicated to connecting screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers from around the world with seasoned industry professionals to develop skills, and projects, within a network of like-minded artists in a collaborative community. Stowe Story Labs' ultimate goal is to get film and TV projects made and seen. As a creator, David Rocchio conceived and co-produced The Gun Shop, an Emmy-nominated documentary that premiered primetime on the UK Channel 4’s Cutting Edge series and then played worldwide. His award-winning short...
2024-01-0338 min
Indie Artists TribeS4 02 Harmony Unleashed: Angelo Moore's Musical Journey and Artistic RevelationHarmony Unleashed: Angelo Moore's Musical Journey and Artistic Revelation Multi-talented artist Angelo Moore, the legendary frontman of Fishbone, shares deep insights into his diverse musical projects and his creative process. Angelo reveals his current project, 'Dr. Mad Vibe and the Missing Links', a double art installation album with only 500 copies available. He also details his journey into music, from learning the saxophone in junior high school to eventually dabbling in other instruments like the drum and the organ. Highlighting his talents in writing, he shares how his English-teacher parents influenced his poetry and...
2023-12-1237 min
Indie Artists TribeS4 01 From Stage to Page: Levvy Lee Simon's Artistic Odyssey"From Stage to Page: Levvy Lee Simon's Artistic Odyssey" Angela Matemotja holds an in-depth interview with multiple award-winning playwright, actor, and director, Levy Lee Simon. Lee discusses his journey of becoming a playwright, starting off as an actor, and eventually finding himself in the unique position of storytelling. He shares the genesis of his NAACP Theater Award nominee for Best Playwright and Ovation Award nominee for Best New Play series, 'For The Love of Freedom', and its anticipated grand launch in New York City. Lee also is planning to launch his memoir in D...
2023-12-0558 min
Indie Artists TribeIndie Artists TribeTitle: "Indie Artist Tribe: Season Four Kickoff - Unveiling the World of Multi-Hyphenate Artists" Embark on a creative exploration in the Season Four intro of the Indie Artist Tribe podcast. Angela Matemotja, your host, shares her journey since the 2019 season, unveiling a shift from Indie Film Tribe to Indie Artist Tribe. This change reflects her keen interest in spotlighting multi-hyphenate artists across diverse fields, extending beyond film. Get a glimpse into Angela's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she found a renewed focus on screenwriting. Anticipate upcoming episodes featuring interviews with various multi-hyphenate artists and i...
2023-11-2916 min
Curtis and OtisEpisode 7: Being a Knight is Harder Than it LooksCurtis returns to the theater on opening night to find out if Augusta will marry him. Otis also returns to the theater... for very different reasons! Let's just say that in tonight's episode, someone is gonna get chippity-chopped!
Cast
Alex Bodrero, Allison Volk, Angela Matemotja, Ashly Covington, Bodie Newcomb, Christopher Glenn Cannon, Colin Martin, Elyse Mirto, Kaitlin Huwe, Nicholas Thurkettle, Noah Strattan, Paul Tigue, Pete Uribe, Shams Nelson, Tess Lina
Created by Allison Volk
Sound Engineering by Gabriel
Recorded at 7 Even Studios in Signal Hill, California
Special...
2021-11-0922 minCurtis and OtisEpisode 6: He’s Not a Knight, He’s a Yardbird!Curtis goes to the theater, in a last ditch effort to win over Augusta and convince her to marry him.
Cast
Alex Bodrero, Allison Volk, Angela Matemotja, Ashly Covington, Bodie Newcomb, Christopher Glenn Cannon, Colin Martin, Elyse Mirto, Kaitlin Huwe, Nicholas Thurkettle, Noah Strattan, Paul Tigue, Pete Uribe, Shams Nelson, Tess Lina
Created by Allison Volk
Sound Engineering by Gabriel
Recorded at 7 Even Studios in Signal Hill, California
Special Thanks to Nate Murray, Ryan and Angela Flautz
Learn more at www.CurtisAndOtis.com
2021-11-0916 min
Curtis and OtisEpisode 5: Go Ahead and Chop Him UpCan Curtis forgive Augusta for telling a lie — and such a BIG lie? Seems he might just be able to, but soon after, Chippy kidnaps Curtis and brings him to the Chippity-Choppity Knife Company warehouse where he faces a very scary prospect: Hugh.
Cast
Alex Bodrero, Allison Volk, Angela Matemotja, Ashly Covington, Bodie Newcomb, Christopher Glenn Cannon, Colin Martin, Elyse Mirto, Kaitlin Huwe, Nicholas Thurkettle, Noah Strattan, Paul Tigue, Pete Uribe, Shams Nelson, Tess Lina
Created by Allison Volk
Sound Engineering by Gabriel
Recorded at 7 Even Studios in Signal Hi...
2021-11-0920 min
Curtis and OtisEpisode 4: Followed Shortly Thereafter by a Handful of FeathersCurtis and Augusta meet for the first time and — wait! Is that a *spark*!? Their instant attraction complicates things... for both of them.
Cast
Alex Bodrero, Allison Volk, Angela Matemotja, Ashly Covington, Bodie Newcomb, Christopher Glenn Cannon, Colin Martin, Elyse Mirto, Kaitlin Huwe, Nicholas Thurkettle, Noah Strattan, Paul Tigue, Pete Uribe, Shams Nelson, Tess Lina
"I Dare You to Steal My Heart" original music by Cindy O'Connor, lyrics by Allison Volk
Created by Allison Volk
Sound Engineering by Gabriel
Recorded at 7 Even Studios in Signal Hill, California
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2021-11-0919 min
Curtis and OtisEpisode 1: It All Started at a Renaissance FaireSynopsis
Traveling Renaissance Faire performers CURTIS and OTIS are room mates. But when the Renaissance Faire troupe abandons the two and moves on to Los Angeles, they find themselves stranded in Bakersfield, California, with no money and no car.
Cast
Alex Bodrero, Allison Volk, Angela Matemotja, Ashly Covington, Bodie Newcomb, Christopher Glenn Cannon, Colin Martin, Elyse Mirto, Kaitlin Huwe, Nicholas Thurkettle, Noah Strattan, Paul Tigue, Pete Uribe, Shams Nelson, Tess Lina
Created by Allison Volk
Sound Engineering by Gabriel
Recorded at 7 Even Studios in Signal Hill, California
2021-11-0917 min
Curtis and OtisEpisode 2: The Red-Headed HeartbreakerAugusta begs her father for cash — and gets it (natch!) When Otis discovers that the red-headed heartbreaker is also a local actress in an infomercial for the Chippity-Choppity Knife Company, he calls and pretends to be an English knight to get information on her.
Cast
Alex Bodrero, Allison Volk, Angela Matemotja, Ashly Covington, Bodie Newcomb, Christopher Glenn Cannon, Colin Martin, Elyse Mirto, Kaitlin Huwe, Nicholas Thurkettle, Noah Strattan, Paul Tigue, Pete Uribe, Shams Nelson, Tess Lina
Created by Allison Volk
Sound Engineering by Gabriel
Recorded at 7 Even Studios in Si...
2021-11-0919 min
Curtis and OtisEpisode 3: We’ve Been Taken by a Professional Barracuda!Otis convinces Curtis to dress up as Sir Wyndham (English knight-slash-talent agent) and attend Augusta's rehearsal. The plan? Curtis, in disguise, will tell Augusta he wants to represent her but he first needs $5,000. As in, the $5,000 she stole from them!
Cast
Alex Bodrero, Allison Volk, Angela Matemotja, Ashly Covington, Bodie Newcomb, Christopher Glenn Cannon, Colin Martin, Elyse Mirto, Kaitlin Huwe, Nicholas Thurkettle, Noah Strattan, Paul Tigue, Pete Uribe, Shams Nelson, Tess Lina
Created by Allison Volk
Sound Engineering by Gabriel
Recorded at 7 Even Studios in Signal Hill, California
2021-11-0918 minCurtis and OtisCurtis and Otis Teaser TrailerNew podcast alert! Bumbling bachelors Curtis and Otis win a scratch lotto ticket, only to have it stolen from them by a conniving con artist-turned actress. They will go to any lengths to get it back... but can they compete with her feminine wiles? Find out in Curtis and Otis. First three episodes go live November 9th.
Cast
Alex Bodrero, Allison Volk, Angela Matemotja, Ashly Covington, Bodie Newcomb, Christopher Glenn Cannon, Colin Martin, Elyse Mirto, Kaitlin Huwe, Nicholas Thurkettle, Noah Strattan, Paul Tigue, Pete Uribe, Shams Nelson, Tess Lina
Created by Allison Volk
2021-10-2501 min
Indie Artists TribeS3 Ep16 Season 3 Tribe Finale! Follow Your Dreams, Even If You Don't Feel Ready.This is the final episode for season three. I'm going to go on a bit of a hiatus, even though I'll be on hiatus for a bit, I more than likely will still pop on every now and again whenever I have something exciting to share! What I'm going to be heading into, for those of you that have been listening for a little while now, a few months ago I directed a project called The Good Balloon. I'm about to head into post-production on that. Finally, as many of you know, my first feature f...
2019-07-2412 minIndie Artists TribeS3 Ep15 First Feature is released and I'm Grateful and Relieved.S3 EP15 This week’s episode is super duper quick as I bring you along on my journey of the distribution and release of my first feature film ELEVATE. I hope you are getting something out these tidbits I’m sharing, what I am learning, as well as the behind the scenes of what I am experiencing emotionally and mentally. The good, the bad, and the ugly Ya’ll! elevatefilm.com
2019-07-1006 min
The Best Ever You ShowAngela Matemotja - ELEVATEAngela Matemotja has appeared on screens big and small. Her notable feature film credits include the role of ‘Christina’ in Tyler Perry’s The Single Mom’s Club and alongside Kevin Hart in the indie comedy film Something Like A Business. Her television roles include appearances on the CBS mega-hit comedy How I Met Your Mother, Amazon’s top cop-drama Bosch, ABC’s long-running series Castle and edgy sitcom Don’t Trust The B…, and Ryan Murphy’s modern laugher The New Normal on NBC. Most recently she starred in her feature film ELEVATE, which she wrote and directed and won the Best Director Award f...
2019-07-091h 02Indie Artists TribeS3 Ep14 First Feature is released and I'm Freaking Out!Somthing you should know: Most of the time I am pretty grounded, focused, calmish and sturdy. Not this week. This week I am a basket case! Watch video to learn why and then please check out my multi award winning feature film: elevatefilm.com Guys, although I am wracked with fear, I need your help! I still want as many people as possible to experience ELEVATE. If you have not yet followed ELEVATE on social media please do so now: Instagram and Facebook. The month of July will be spent creating awareness that ELEVATE in...
2019-07-0308 minIndie Artists TribeS3 Ep 13 Competition is BullshitIf you keep your eyes on the prize, stay hyper focused, determined, do the work, DO THE WORK and don’t give up, you’ll find you’re so called competitors dropping off along the way. The truth of the matter is, there are tons of folks that “dabble” in this industry and are not operating at a competitive level at all.
2019-06-2611 minIndie Artists TribeS3 Ep12 GloZell Green on attitude, knowing who you are and surrounding yourself with positive folk.S3 Ep12 GloZell Green on attitude, knowing who you are and surrounding yourself with positive folk. What I learned about this particular lady is that she actually IS an actress and has a degree in musical theatre! In reality, she is a self producing actor that did her self producing on YouTube, way before it was a even a thing. She’s been on the internet making people laugh for over a decade and I had such a blast getting to know her. She is such a light and so incredibly inspiring, honest with much wi...
2019-06-1925 minIndie Artists TribeS3 Ep11 Trailblazer, OG YouTube Sensation and gifted Actress GloZell Green.S3 Ep11 Trailblazer, OG YouTube Sensation and gifted Actress GloZell Green. This video is about carving your own path in Hollywood. What I learned about this particular lady is that she actually IS an actress and has a degree in musical theatre! In reality, she is a self producing actor that did her self producing on YouTube, way before it was a even a thing. She’s been on the internet making people laugh for over a decade and I had such a blast getting to know her. She is such a light and so in...
2019-06-1220 minIndie Artists TribeS3 Ep10 Writer Director of LOST FARE Bruce Logan This is part 2 of a two part interview. This recording is longer than part one, but oh soooo good! Here writer/director Bruce Logan and I geek out about editing in DaVinci (no encoding or transcoding?!) we also go over the timeline of making his feature film LOST FARE. Bruce also shares his insights on marketing, distribution and what being an indie filmmaker is REALLY like! The good the bad and the ugly. Please check out his amazing film LOST FARE on Amazon! It's so powerful, heartbreaking and incredibly poignant:LOST FARE
2019-06-0537 minIndie Artists TribeLegendary Cinematographer Bruce Logan talks about Kubrick, Madonna and so much more!In this week's episode: I have a special guest who actually worked with Madonna, George Carlin and THE Stanley Kubrick! This man has had an incredible career as a DOP and has just released his first feature film that he wrote and directed. This is part one of a two part episode. Enjoy!
2019-05-3027 min
Indie Artists TribeActors and writers that want to self produce, #1 element to consider.Today’s episode is for writers or actors that write and are thinking about self producing. The lead actress on the film I am currently directing, is also first time film producer, wrote the script and she is the star of the film. As many of you know I am passionate about helping actors and writers product their own projects though my self producing partner consulting program, and although Lita is not one of my students, her project embodies all the elements that I teach my students. Today I talk about what I...
2019-05-2205 minIndie Artists TribeWorking with Actors and Production Update!Today's episode is super duper short but I thought I'd update you on what is happening now and give you two quick thoughts about preparing for your shoot in regards to working with your actors. If you are a first time director and wonder how to work with actors, this super quick episode is for you! In a nutshell though, TRUST THEM! If you cast your project properly you've cast actors that are trained and know what to do. Trust is everything! If you've cast someone more for their personality, trust that. We are shooting...
2019-05-1508 minIndie Artists TribeS3 Ep 06 Deliverables/QC and Fixing it in Post.If you are a First time director or producer and here a crew member say: don’t worry, we can fix it in post! WORRY! Absolutely worry and do whatever you can to handle everything you can while on set. Handling issues in post is expensive and does not always work out. If you want distribution for your film you have to pass QC, one way to make sure that you do before you go into post production, make sure you record, shoot EVERYTHING you planned to while on Esp...
2019-05-0810 minIndie Artists TribeFilm Festivals and Distribution with your 1st Feature Film.UPDATE: If this is your first time checking in with Indie Film Tribe, welcome! As many of you know i’m in the process of getting my first feature film out into the world and I am in the middle of deliverables for the film Elevate. I'm prepping for our next film festival. I am finishing writing my next feature script, I'm beginning prep on a short film that i’m super excited about but I miss my indie film tribe so I think for the next few weeks, let's just call these episo...
2019-05-0115 minIndie Artists TribeS3 Ep 05 The Science of Emotions and Empathy 42:57 0 Season 3 Ep#5 The Science of Emotions and EmpathySo this episode is a bit of a departure from the Indie Film Tribe norm, but as an artist, I think you'll find this episode very interesting! Sourabh Kothari is an Indian man who grew up in China and spent most of his life here in the US. He has been a storyteller for some of the world’s largest brands, and his team was nominated for 2 Emmy awards when he was working in Silicon Valley at one of the world’s largest tech companies. Now he is the co-founder of IntentWave, where he’s building artificial intelligence that can se...
2019-03-0642 min
Indie Artists TribeActor, Writer_Producer Lita Lopez shares her journey to producing, writing and starring in her first film project, THE GOOD BALLOON.Actor, Writer_Producer Lita Lopez shares her journey to producing, writing and starring in her first film project, THE GOOD BALLOON. The Good Balloon brings out of the darkness two debilitating struggles that almost all of us will face at some point in our lives, but very few really know how to talk about - GRIEF & Mental Illness. When it hits your life, it can truly feel like you've been run down by a bus and all the light has gone out of the world. That's how our guest Lita Lopez was feeling on one da...
2019-02-2046 minIndie Artists TribeS3 Ep 02 How Louisiana writer/director Joe Badon made his first feature film for $10,000As you may or may not know I did end up taking a break from the podcast, you can hear about it Season 3 Ep #1, so this week’s episode was actually recorded a few months ago. What ended up being such a surprise, when I pulled up the filmmakers website to prepare for this email, it was such a wonderful surprise to see that his film has picked up so much traction since the last time we spoke. It’s interesting because when I interviewed him, he and I were both pretty frustrated about our first feature film...
2019-01-3157 min
Indie Artists TribeS2 Ep5 Power, Passion ans Self Producing w triple threat, Allison VolkAllison Volk is an award-winning writer, film producer and actress. In 2017 she wrote, produced and acted in her second feature film, Deany Bean is Dead, a darkly comedic story about a woman who tries to win back her ex-boyfriend at his engagement party - without revealing that her boss' dead body is in the trunk of her car! Allison has written and produced six short films and written several plays which have enjoyed production in Los Angeles and New York, one of which took the Denise Regan Wisenmeyer Award in 2010. In 2014 her first full-length play, Rite of Se...
2018-06-1339 minIndie Artists TribeS2 Ep4 Mid March Motivation with Becki Dennis.I've brought back talented actor Becki Dennis from episode #8 ! In that episode she talked about being a plus size actor in Hollywood and shared her amazing journey from Boston to Los Angeles. check it out if you haven't, it's awesome! One of the reasons I love bringing back guests is because you get to witness their progress as they move forward in their careers after hearing the "behind the scenes" interview on the podcast. At the time of our last interview Becki had booked roles on THIS IS US, SPEECHLESS and a handful of other show...
2018-03-1449 minIndie Artists TribeS2 Ep 03 Actor, Screenwriter, Mother, Producer, Wife, up and coming film director, phenomenal woman on the verge of making history, Brandi Nicole Payne.Her short film Muted (on HBO) is about a black family struggling to draw in law enforcement and media attention to their missing daughter. Brandi Nicole Payne not only wrote it, she also stars in it alongside Chandra Wilson of Grey’s Anatomy, and Malcolm Jamaal Warner. An all star cast on her first self produced short film! And of course it’s an award winner. Watch it here now: http://www.mutedthemovie.com/ Brandi is currently finishing up her time with the HBO Access Diversity screenwriting program and she is also getting ready to make...
2018-02-2846 minIndie Artists TribeTalented Filmmaker, Actor, Founder and Executive Director of Make a Film Foundation, Tamika Lamiso In honor of Black History month, this week I thought it would be fitting to shine a light on an incredibly inspiring black filmmaker. This incredible woman is a powerhouse that is doing amazing things! When we talk about history, we look to the past which is very important, but I am also interested in shining a spotlight on folks that I feel are making history or are on the brink of making history in big and in small ways. The amazing lady that I had the pleasure of interviewing this week, is...
2018-02-0739 min
Indie Artists TribeS2 Ep 01 Manifesting Your Mission in 2018Manifesting Your Mission in 2018 Welcome to Season 2 of the Indie Film Tribe podcast! I thought it would be super appropriate to bring back award winning actress, who is also the CEO and Founder of the New Hollywood to help get us set up for success in 2018! She has been running a goal group for kick ass creators for over a decade and really knows her stuff. Listen now! If you need help with setting your goals, check out Brianna's latest guide book MANIFESTING YOUR MISSION : CLICK HERE Want to learn...
2018-01-1039 minIndie Artists Tribe040: Season 1 Finale Working with the greats and completing our indie film projects no matter what!So in this final episode of season one, I discuss the importance of not allowing a lack of money to be an obstacle in creating your projects. I also talk a little bit about what I am going through right now with my film projects, and last but certainly not least, I am also inviting you to help me make Season #2 of the Indie Film Tribe podcast even better than Season #1! Please click here to answer a few questions. I want to heare from you and make Season 2 even better! CLICK HERE NOW~
2017-10-0436 min
Indie Artists Tribe039: Film Producing Case Study Part 1: From Idea to Production One of the things that I really enjoy about doing this podcast is that I get to experiment and try new things. This week I interviewed a former client. She came to me about a year ago because she wanted to produce her own project. She had never produced before, but was dertermined to take her acting career into her own hands by producing and starring in her own short film! This is part #1, of what will hopefully be a three part journey. In part one we focus on the beginning of her journey: from th...
2017-09-2049 min
Indie Artists Tribe038: Feminism +diverse representation in film w/Founder of MomsInFilm, Mathilde Dratwa.Mathilde has been a Sundance Channel Shorts Contest finalist, a co-leader of the FilmShop collective and a member of the Independent Film School's writer-director lab. Her latest short film PETA PAN stars Independent Spirit Award nominee Nisreen Faour. She co-created ALMOST ANONYMOUS, a web series about a support group for celebrity lookalikes (Best Original Concept, NYC Web Fest 2016). Mathilde also produces animation videos; she has received two Pulitzer Center grants and has had her work featured in a number of publications, including French newspaper Le Monde. When the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists received thousands of leaked do...
2017-09-1338 min
Indie Artists Tribe037: Want to star in your own short film but don't know what to write about? Actors DISCOVER What to Write About in three steps: 1. WHY: Why make a short film and how will you use it to advance your acting career. CHARACTER: What type of character do you need or want to play? TOPIC/THEME: Write on a topic or theme that’s important and matters to you. Download the companion pdf at IndieFilmTribe/whattowrite
2017-09-0629 min
Indie Artists Tribe036: The indie sci-fi community, social media and so much more w gifted actor RicoAnderson.Rico E. Anderson, an award winning actor, the oldest of 11 children on his mothers side and the 3rd of 4 children on his fathers side was born in Seaside/Monterey, CA and raised on the south side of Chicago as well as the San Francisco Bay Area. It was in Chicago where Rico's love for the arts began. Rico's selected film and television credits include The Orville and Rosewood on FOX and Young & Hungry on Freeform. Other selected works include, The Mick, Grey's Anatomy, The Fosters, NCIS, Modern Family, Criminal Minds, K.C. Undercover, Two and a Half Men, Mike...
2017-08-301h 01
Indie Artists Tribe035: Do NOT drop out of the industry when you become a mother. Your presence is very important.- Claire McClanahanClaire is such a light and shares so much wisdom in this episode. She has been a performer her whole life and a writer / producer for nearly 10 years, most recently producing branded content for Refinery 29, The Atlantic, Huffington Post, Travel+Leisure, Southern Living, Real Simple and more. As a writer/producer her work has been honored at the Telly, Gracie Allen and New England Emmy Awards and screened at the LA Shorts and Arizona Film Festivals. Claire wrote, produced and starred in Simpatico the Webseries, an interactive show in which the audience determined plot outcomes through online vo...
2017-08-2352 minIndie Artists TribeHow being a multi skilled filmmaker, and creating a large body of work has set Ashley Eberbach up for sustainable success.Ashley Eberbach is a true gem. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI before moving to Los Angeles in 2004 to build her work as an independent filmmaker. Ashley is an award winning Director for films she has also written and produced. Ashley is a still photographer and music video/commercial director as well with a special interest in fashion, dance/sport, and musician branding. She is currently developing a feature thriller set to shoot in Detroit, MI. Outside of film she is passionate about animal/enviornmental groups, 90’s RAP, and exploring abandoned structures. Bu...
2017-08-1636 minIndie Artists TribeFilmmaking, Activism and the ARULA Short Film Festival with inide Filmmaker Noel Orput.Noel Orput is an actor, writer, producer, director and an activist who teaches artists who want to create their own content. He has written and directed eight short films, a Pilot, three web series, and a feature film which will soon be on Amazon. All of these projects were self-produced. He is also one of the creative producers of ARULA (Artists Rise up Los Angeles) SHORT FILM FESTIVAL which focuses on FILMS THAT EXPLORE POLITICAL AND/OR SOCIAL ISSUES.
2017-08-0938 min
Indie Artists Tribe032: Catapult your acting career by creating and leveraging your own content.This episode is a re-release of a webinar that I did a while ago. In this episode, you will learn: How to discover the most effective type of project to create for yourself that actually can catapult your career to the next level How to leverage that project in order to get the representation that you want or book your career changing role IF YOU ARE AN ACTOR AND YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT CREATING YOUR OWN CONTENT, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! www.idea2preproduction.com
2017-08-021h 06
Indie Artists Tribe031: Seed&Spark more than just a Fundraising Platform with CEO and Founder Emily Best.Emily Best has been on my radar for quite some time and I've been inspired by seeing her company Seed&Spark grow over the years. Not only is she a remarkable entrepreneur, a film producer but she is the Queen of Fundraising as the CEO and Founder of Seed&Spark. In this episode Emily shares why and how Seed&Spark came about, her new venture with the Duplass Brothers and: How Indie filmmakers can build independent sustainable careers by using Seed&Spark The importance of building an audience fo...
2017-07-2647 min
Indie Artists Tribe030: Assembling your creative team, film financing+distribution with up and coming producer and manager at Arclight Films, Jesica AndresFor Jesica, film financing, international sales and producing all serve a passion she’s held on to since childhood: the art of telling a captivating story. A native of the Philippines, Jesica’s obsession with storytelling began at the age of two when she would orate tall tales from atop a bench at the local market. She spent her childhood between the Philippines and California. After graduating from university, she went on to film school, where she developed her passion for producing. Her love of producing took her to her first job at Academ...
2017-07-1946 minIndie Artists Tribe029: Film Financing, Film Festivals and Pre-Sales w Award Winning Filmmaker Dawn HigginbothamDawn is a member of the Producers Guild of America, SAG/AFTRA, and #WeAreWITI. She is an Award Winning Writer / Director / Producer. Her directorial debut, “The Usual,” was an Official Selection at Festival de Cannes American Pavilion Emerging Filmmakers and screened at ShortsCorner at the Cannes Market, as well as many others (with Producers Sharen Davis, Renee O’Connor and Kumari Bakhru). Currently she is in development on the feature films “Passing Through” (with Co-Owner / Producer Brooke P. Anderson at Cordova Pictures and with Sharen Davis), “Shanghai Nirvana” and “Sleepers” (with Sharen Davis, Bill Killgore and Richard Lu), and in prep on...
2017-07-1256 minIndie Artists Tribe028: Quick Pop in Episode. What's coming up and Last Stand To Nowhere by Michelle Muldoon.I know most folks are still on Hoiday mode so this is a super quick check in episode and an update from fellow tribe member Michelle Muldoon: Please support Last Stand To Nowhere: Last Stand to Nowhere does something no Spaghetti Western has ever done; put women at the forefront of an iconic gunfight, the Gunfight at the OK Corral. Women rule action films these days but there's one genre missing; the Western. We aim to solve the dearth of female Western roles with a stellar cast and crew of women including our...
2017-07-0515 minIndie Artists Tribe027: Do NOT crowd fund until you've listened to The KickStarter Guy!Free Training from The Kickstarter Guy! Before you launch your fundraising campaign, listen to this because Justin Giddings is not only an award-winning actor, writer and filmmaker, but he's also known as "The Kickstarter Guy" for his work in helping independent filmmakers fund their dreams through crowdfunding. In the last 24 months, Justin has help over 75 campaigns raise $3 million dollars and currently boasts an unequaled 97% success rate. Focusing on an approach that relies on attractive outreach that doesn't alienate friends and family, Justin travels the world to teach and coach on crowdfunding. He teaches...
2017-06-2857 min
Indie Artists Tribe026: Multi-Award Winning Multi-Artist Keena Ferguson on Self Producing, Acting, Filmmaking and so much more!Keena Ferguson a Multi-artist whose love for all things creative (dancer/choreographer, actress, VO artist, writer, producer, director) has led her to fully accept all of her many talents and Keena now calls herself a multi artist. Keena’s latest projects are; starring as Crystal on the hot Golden Globe winning show Atlanta, S.W.A.T on CBS opposite Shemar Moore, and recurring on Amazon’s Gortimer Gibbons Life of on Normal Street. She also is the voice of many popular video games and can be heard at Disneyworld for the brand new Pandora World...
2017-06-2150 min
Indie Artists Tribe025: From Prison, to writing and then becoming a motivational speaker, with two-time author Lawrance A. HaskinsIn Lawrence's words: From October of 1992 through August of 2002, I was incarcerated inside the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the crime of armed robbery. For a decade of my life, I was lost to my friends, my family and even myself because of a horrible and irresponsible decision I had made. My inmate number was 22855-086 and I was only one of many 100’s of angry, disconsolate and wholly uncertain souls I would encounter in the tombs of federal prison system. I share this not to elicit sympathy or comfort from any quarter. I di...
2017-06-141h 04
Indie Artists Tribe024: Working with distributors, sales reps + faith based vs horror films with brilliant filmmaker Alexandra Boylan.Producer Alexandra Boylan has taken three independent films from conception to completion and has gone on to sell all of them to major distribution companies, including Universal Home Entertainment and Image Entertainment. All three films have been on the shelves of Walmart, released world wide, and continue to sell in Red Box, Amazon, iTunes and pretty much everywhere else DVD's and Vod is sold. To learn more about Alexandra, her classes and films: www.soyoumadeamovie.com http://mustardseedent.com www.wishforchristmasmovie.com www.catchingfaith.com
2017-06-0759 minIndie Artists Tribe023: A deep dive into self distribution via SVOD/TVOD, release strategy + QC with Jason BrubakerJason Brubaker is a Los Angeles based film distribution executive specializing in direct to consumer distribution strategies. He consults with media companies, rights holders and content creators to develop strategies to source content, maximize distribution, grow audiences, build buzz and create community around each title. Previously Brubaker served as the Manager of Content Acquisitions for Chill, a direct-to-consumer video on demand platform funded by Kleiner Perkins and William Morris Endeavor (WME). While at Chill, Brubaker was responsible for sourcing and acquiring content. Brubaker also serves as the Vice President at Distribber, a film distribution company...
2017-05-3143 minIndie Artists Tribe022: The top 2 takeaways from our screenwriting episodes w Pilar Alessandra, Michelle Muldoon, Hilliard Guess and Lee Jessup!The top 2 takeaways from our screenwriting episodes w Pilar Alessandra, Michelle Muldoon, Hilliard Guess and Lee Jessup! In this solo episode we discuss: #1 The work ethic of a screenwriter #2 To submit to screenwriting competitions or not to submit? Also a few updates from: Emmy nominated producer John Halbach Singer songwriter Goapele Award winning actor Brianna Brown Casting director Jeannine Fisher!
2017-05-2428 minIndie Artists Tribe021: How to incorporate socially conscious themes into your screenplay with On The Page's Pilar AlessandraPILAR ALESSANDRA started her career as Senior Story Analyst at DreamWorks SKG. In 2001, she opened the Los Angeles-based On the Page Writers’ Studio, dedicated to teaching and consulting with screenwriters and TV writers at all levels. She’s the author of the popular scriptwriting book, “The Coffee Break Screenwriter,” and host of the “On the Page Podcast.” An in-demand speaker, she’s taught seminars at Disney Animation, ABC, CBS and MTV and traveled the world teaching in the UK, China, Poland, Vietnam, Colombia, Portugal and South Africa. Pilar’s greatest...
2017-05-1742 min
Indie Artists Tribe020: How to be a working screenwriter in Hollywood with award winning screenwriter Hilliard GuessThis man is the incredible Host of Hilliard Guess' Screenwriter's Rant Room Podcast, he serves as the Vice-Chair on both the Black and LGBT Committee and is a member of the Education, Latino and Genre Committeeas the WGA.He is also an award winning working screenwriter in Hollywood. This screenwriter is a fun, ex-80s MOD/Punk with a knack for writing underdog/redemption stories in the bio, horror, gritty, or murder-death-kill world. His knowledge of the craft and instinct for unique, flawed characters have won him attention or awards at Sundance, Nicholls Fellowship, Scriptapalooza, Screenplay Festival, Th...
2017-05-101h 10
Indie Artists Tribe019: Formatting, Craft and the Value of Community with Award Winning Screenwriter Michelle Muldoon.Her screenplays have won awards at seven different film festivals as well as received the Women of Film Award at the AOF Film Festival. She placed in the second round at the Austin Film Festival three years in a row with three unique genre screenplays, as well as created the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival’s International Screenplay Competition and the Writers Room Invitational for the AOF Film Festival. Twice a year she teaches the Introduction to Screenwriting Workshop for Raindance Vancouver. This talented and super smart screenwriter is also an award winning di...
2017-05-0355 min
Indie Artists Tribe018: Two Time Author and Master Screenwriting Career Coach Lee JessupLee Jessup is a two time author and Master Screenwriting Career Coach for Emerging and Professional Screenwriters. Author of Getting It Write: An Insider’s Guide To A Screenwriting Career and Breaking In: Tales From The Screenwriting Trenches. In this episode Lee shares tips on what it takes to become a professional screenwriter. She is extremly knowledgable and her passion and wisdom are palpable. If you are a screenwriter trying to "break in" you do not want to miss this episode! Check out her latest book here: http://leejessup.com/shop/book...
2017-04-2646 minIndie Artists Tribe017: Updates on Ya'Ke, Don Wallace, Brianna Brown and more!It’s funny because I did not originally intend to do an update episode, but seeing that some of my guests continue to kill it, I just had to share their success and progress. Not only to support them but also to hopefully inspire you! Please check out the following new links from some of our guests: 1.Ya'Ke's new series, check out the trailer and please support the the Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/beginningandendingofeverything/ 2. Don Wallace's Film BLUE is now available on Amazon, check it out here: ht...
2017-04-1940 minIndie Artists Tribe016: Award Winning Producer/Writer/Director on Producing Projects With a Social ImpactThis is Part #2 of Episode #4. Here Linda talks more about her current projects and why she made the shift to producing projects that have social impact and meaning. In this episode she also shares some great tips for writers, tips on marketing and dives deeper into the importance and the passion she has for her latest projects. For more info about Linda, please visit: http://www.runawayproductions.tv/ Intro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191
2017-04-1230 minIndie Artists Tribe015: How to apply marketing strategies, entrepreneurism to your indie film projects and so much more with Scott McMahon.Filmmaker, author, actor and podcaster Scott McMahon has spent the past 20 years working professionally in the areas of interactive gaming, film, TV, video production, and web media creation. For nearly 12 years he supervised the Cinematic Department for Sony PlayStation and was fortunate enough to get a chance to play in that huge sandbox, working with some of the world's best animators, technicians, and visual effects artists. Upon leaving PlayStation ...The economy was tanking, people were losing their jobs, and he did what any genius would do...Go to Hollywood and make an independent film!
2017-04-051h 18Indie Artists Tribe014: What every filmmaker needs to know about working with a publicist.Spotlight PR Founder and Head Publicist, Tammy Lynn, benefits from more than 15 years public relations experience, providing her the opportunity to build long-standing relationships with a variety of media outlets. Having worked in Los Angeles and New York City for some of the largest PR companies in the business, Tammy was responsible for overseeing PR strategy and cultivating media relationships. She quickly gained the knowledge and tools to take her skills out on her own, and as a freelance publicist since 1998, Tammy has worked on a variety of projects spanning entertainment, lifestyle, technology, health/medical...
2017-03-2953 minIndie Artists Tribe013: Producer and Actor of Emmy Nominated LGBT Series Eastsiders and Master Social Media Strategist, John HalbachJohn Halbach is the Executive Producer (and plays Ian) on the Emmy-nominated LGBT series EastSiders. He is a also a Social Media Specialist whose clients have included Broadway shows such as “Fun Home,” “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” "Fully Committed," "This is Our Youth," and "Fish in the Dark," as well as Disney on Ice, Marvel Universe Live, Chef Chris Santos, Fusion TV, The History Channel, Discover the Dinosaurs UNLEASHED, The Empire Hotel, and Rituals Cosmetics. He and his husband, Kit Williamson, also produce and star in a series of ongoing travel vi...
2017-03-2238 minIndie Artists Tribe012: How indie filmmakers can learn from indie singer/songer GoapeleIn this episode, talented singer/songwriter Goapele shares how she independently produced her first record. She also talks about her writing process, working with other writers, expanding her artistry and stepping into the world of acting. www.Goapele.com Goapele's Music
2017-03-1544 minIndie Artists Tribe011: The top three takeaways from the first ten episodesEpisode # 11 is a solo re-cap episode where our host Angela Matemotja gathers the top three takeaways from the first ten episodes. Our award winning filmmaker and actor guests all seemed to have a common theme and shared a similar work ethic, attitude and point of view about their work. In this episode we discuss the importance of budget on your filmmaking journey, what it takes to have a robust acting and filmmaking career, and how mindset is the #1 trait that all of our guests seem to have mastered in one way or another. ...
2017-03-0840 minIndie Artists Tribe010: Indie Film Producer Jenna Edwards says: make your passion feature film project!Episode #10 Producer Jenna Edwards says that you should make the movie that you actually want to make and PAY YOURSELF! In this episode, Jenna shares her knowledge on indie film producing, how mindset is incredibly important to your success and why you should not wait to make your passion project. http://indiemoviemastery.com/
2017-03-0143 minIndie Artists Tribe009: Award Winning Writer/Director shares his writing process, his approach to directing, and so much more! Ya'Ke's first feature film WOLF: click here to purchase: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/movie/wolf/id781174196 ONE HITTA QUITTA: https://youtu.be/TEGDp-bXJFY KTRINA'S SON on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/119786358 Ya'Ke's TedTalk: https://youtu.be/MfzP4Obnh5E Recommendations: Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film & Television by Judith Weston The Film Director's Intuition: Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques by Judith Weston Intro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191
2017-02-2240 minIndie Artists Tribe008: Learn what it takes to be a working actor in Hollywood In this episode, inspiring actor Becki Dennis takes us on her journey from Boston to Los Angeles. If you are an actor that has doubts or have been told you have no chance because you are not a size 0, this episode is for you! Becki Dennis has most recently appeared on THIS IS US, SPEECHLESS and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. To learn more about Becki Dennis please visit: imdb.me/beckidennis Intro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191
2017-02-1545 minIndie Artists Tribe007: Casting Director Jeannine Fisher on working with directors, writers and actors.In this episode, Los Angeles Independent casting director Jeannine Fisher talks about: what filmmakers need to prep before approaching a casting director what actors need to do to put their best foot forward how we as artists can change the perception of artists of color and so much more! To learn more about Jeannine please visit: http://www.jeanninefishercasting.com/ Intro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191
2017-02-0841 minIndie Artists Tribe006 How Award Winning Indie Filmmaker, Financed and got distribution for his first feature film.In this episode, award winning actor and filmmaker Don Wallace walks us through his journey of creating, financing, and getting distribution for his first feature film. If you are in the mood to get inspired, this episode is for you! For more info on Don Wallace visit: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0908609/awards?ref_=nm_awd To Watch his film BLUE on AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DGNOJE6/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_aa2Pyb7V22TBK Intr...
2017-02-0141 minIndie Artists Tribe005: Dealing with procrastination fear and self doubt on your filmmaking journeyIn this solo episode Angela discusses how first time directors and screenwriters can deal with self doubt, fear and procrastination. If you are stuck or having a hard time cultivating momentum on your project, this episode is for you. If you have movie ideas or screenplays and are scared to begin the process, this episode is for you. Intro/outro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191
2017-01-2522 minIndie Artists Tribe004: How producing can be a powerful segue to writing and directing your own film.In this episode, Award Winning Writer/Director/Producer Linda Palmer talks about the importance of production design, how she started producing out of the necessity to see her own scripts get made, how to hire your post production crew and so much more! Part 1 of 2. For more info about Linda, please visit: http://www.runawayproductions.tv/ Intro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191
2017-01-1828 min
Indie Artists Tribe000 Introduction EpisodeThis is an introduction episode 000 with Angela Matemotja. MISSION: A podcast where filmmakers, actors and screenwriters that are passionate about creating socially conscious content, learn, inspire and get motivated! OUR FOCUS: 1. To Shine a spotlight on Creators of Color, Women and all under- represented artists. 2. To teach, motivate and inspire independent filmmakers, actors and screenwriters that are committed to creating content with a conscious. 3. To learn from industry experts how to create, produce and market our projects so we can get them out into the world. Let's build a tribe of artists that support and inspire one another by...
2017-01-1311 minIndie Artists Tribe003: Actors/filmmakers set yourselves up for success in 2017. With DaJuan Johnson on Mindset! Da Juan Johnson is a talented actor that is a top of show recurring Guest Star on Bosch. He is also the "mindset guy". He helps actors, writers and directors make their dreams come true. To learn how to worK with DaJuan, please visit: www.thinkbiggercoaching.com Intro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191
2017-01-1146 minIndie Artists Tribe002: How to be a successful actress in Hollywood from CEO of The New Hollywood.Award Winning Actress and CEO of The New Hollywood Brianna Brown on being a successful actress in Hollywood, longevity, inner work and the need for supporting socially conscious storytellers. To more info please visit: www.brainna-brown.com Inro Music: CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191
2017-01-1132 minIndie Artists Tribe001: How to have an acting/filmmaking career on your own terms with master teacher Richard Lawson.Master acting teacher and legendary actor Richard Lawson discusses the importance of telling our stories, giving back and how to maintain an acting/filmmaking career on your own terms. Stop Waiting Start Creating! For more information on his studio, please visit: http://www.richardlawson.net/ Intro Music: CRIMPSHRINE https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191
2017-01-1148 min