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Breaking Out of Breaking InBreaking Down Our 2023 (series finale)That's all (for now), folks! Bri and Christina break down their years, their recent (and near future) creative projects, and the podcast's natural conclusion. Thank you for listening and supporting us these past three years! Don't worry, we'll be around :) 5 Calls app to support civic action for US listeners: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/5-calls-contact-your-congress/id1202558609 Follow for more info on Israel/Palestine: https://www.instagram.com/democracynow Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Hire Bri as a consultant: BriCastellini.com/Consultations Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com ...2023-12-211h 14Breaking Out of Breaking InBreaking Down Breaking In (our comedy feature!)5 Calls app to support civic action for US listeners: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/5-calls-contact-your-congress/id1202558609 Follow for more info on Israel/Palestine: https://www.instagram.com/democracynow In this month's episode, we discuss the writing, editing, and table read of our co-written feature, as well as the future of the story and what comes next! Even more content (+ the pitch deck for our script): Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2023-11-161h 23Breaking Out of Breaking InBreaking Down the BS of Elevated HorrorHot take: horror has always been "elevated." Christina, our resident horror expert, takes Bri through the various ways "elevated horror" ignores a genre that's always been socially conscious and laden with metaphor, and recommends some films for folks looking to get nostalgic this spooky season. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2023-10-1953 minBreaking Out of Breaking InFreelancing and Making Features with Liz ManashilA follow up to our last episode with our pal Liz Manashil, talking about her experience as a full time freelancer 2+ years into the adventure, plus the trials and tribulations of making her third feature... in public! More Liz: http://www.lizmanashil.com/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2023-09-211h 01Breaking Out of Breaking InGetting Us Back On SetWhat would it take for Christina and Bri to get back to making indie shorts? We look back at the past few years away from it and consider what's next for our own productions, plus an update on Christina's feature. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2023-08-171h 02Breaking Out of Breaking InScript Competitions, Strikes, and Survival Jobs with Gerry MaravillaWe check in with friend of the pod and early 2021 guest Gerry Maravilla about the script competitions/labs he's participated in, what gives him hope, his pivots since the strike, and more! Find Gerry: https://www.gerrymaravilla.com/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2023-07-201h 11Breaking Out of Breaking In2023 Mid Year Update!Apologies for the audio quality! We had some mic issues, but they're all fixed for next month don't you worry! For this episode we talk about updates regarding the WGA Strike, Christina's feature currently in development, Christina AND Bri's feature script, and Bri's adventures in querying her romance novel. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2023-06-2258 minBreaking Out of Breaking InBreaking Down the 2023 WGA Writer's Strike with TV Writer Brandi NicoleWe spoke with friend of the pod, former guest, and current TV writer (Your Honor on Showtime, Happy Face, and more) Brandi Nicole about the writer's strike, the definition of scabbing, and what's at stake for all of us who aspire to write film and TV. Entertainment Community Fund (choose "Film and Television" in the drop down menu) 2023 Strike Rules Writers Guild of America Strike/Unfair List WGA proposals / AMPTP responses Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gma...2023-05-1157 minBreaking Out of Breaking InNavigating Being a Public FigureMaking creative work for public consumption, especially as an indie producer, necessitates some level of being up for public consumption as an artist. We talk through ways to mitigate the worst bits of this, share stories of creepy men on busses and StumbleUpon, and discuss the conflict between actual truth and perceived truth. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2023-04-201h 06Breaking Out of Breaking InBuilding New Community with Micah KhanBri and Christina reflect and advise on moving (to LA and upstate NY, respectively) and how they've had to adjust to their new communities, especially given networking is harder during a global pandemic. Plus, we catch up with Micah Khan about his feature directorial debut and how he used the experience to build new community within traditional industry! Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2023-03-161h 11Breaking Out of Breaking InBreaking Down CompsThis podcast is THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS meets Nancy Meyers' THE HOLIDAY with the sensibility of Netflix's WEDNESDAY. Just kidding. Or are we? Regardless, we do talk about how to pick the titles for your "my script is X meets Y" though, otherwise known as: comps! Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2023-02-1659 minBreaking Out of Breaking InSeason 3 Intro ft. Ezra LiWe give a quick overview of season 3 (one episode a month, new segments), a state of the union for the film & TV world (mergers, seasons getting cancelled before they air, impending writer's strike) and interview our beloved season 1 and 2 primary editor, filmmaker and actor Ezra Li! More of Ezra: instagram.com/ezra.li Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2023-01-1951 minBreaking Out of Breaking In2022 In Review! Breaking down our yearChristina and Bri break down their 2022s, check in on the goals they set at the end of 2021, and preview what to expect from season 3! Even more content + our 2023 goals: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-12-011h 09Breaking Out of Breaking InRepresentation Matters: Cheryl Bedford (Women of Color Unite/JTC List)In our final interview of the season, we're joined by Women of Color Unite founder, producer, and filmmaker Cheryl Bedford to talk about about her journey, the challenges around creating opportunities for women of color in film/TV, and more. More about WOCU: https://wocunite.org/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-11-171h 19Breaking Out of Breaking InRepresentation Matters: Sav Rodgers (Trans Film Center)We virtually sat down with filmmaker, screenwriter, and Trans Film Center founder Sav Rodgers to discuss the current status of transgender representation in Hollywood in front of and behind the camera, and the complexities of engaging with and pursuing a career in the arts with that representation lens in mind! More from the Trans Film Center: https://transfilmcenter.org/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram...2022-11-0349 minBreaking Out of Breaking InRepresentation Matters: The WGA Disabled Writer's Committee (ft. David Radcliff, Jamey Perry, and Shea Mirzai)Transcript for today's episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c9-ZH9M_afXqkPRAlHAxokPQrLXfdfJC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106021784085075527560&rtpof=true&sd=true This week, to kick off our new Representation Matters series, we chatted with the current WGA Disabled Writer's Committee, David Radcliff, Jamey Perry, and Shea Mirzai, about the state of disabled representation in front of and behind the camera. More about their work: https://www.wga.org/members/membership-information/committees/disabled-writers-committee Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod2022-10-201h 38Breaking Out of Breaking InBreaking Down Our Favorite TropesThis week, we’re breaking down our favorite narrative tropes and recommending our favorite media that showcases them! What are yours? We want to hear from YOU! Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-10-061h 06Breaking Out of Breaking InThe Craft of Proofs of Concept with Meghan RossFilmmaker/Sundance Episodic Lab Alum Meghan Ross joins us to talk about her time in the lab, her career, and how to use a proof of concept production to further your script's opportunities! More Meghan: https://meghanrross.com/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-09-221h 32Breaking Out of Breaking InThe Craft of Adaptations with Sean and Sinead Persaud (Shipwrecked Comedy)We chatted with sibling writing duo Sean and Sinead Persaud of Shipwrecked Comedy about adapting classic literature into award-winning web series, endless easter eggs, and their latest project: Headless (a Sleepy Hollow story!) More from Shipwrecked: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShipwreckedComedy Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-09-081h 01Breaking Out of Breaking InThe Craft of Voice Acting with Edward HongVoice actor/founder of the PGM VO List (https://www.pgmvolist.com/) Edward Hong joins us to offer insight into the voiceover industry, cutting an audio reel, and how to get your start. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-08-251h 11Breaking Out of Breaking InThe Craft of Production Design with Raymond CarrProduction designer and Henson-trained puppeteer Raymond Carr joins us to break down the art of set building, making high-quality sci-fi for cheap, and more! More about Joyriders: https://www.joyridersmovie.com Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-08-1154 minBreaking Out of Breaking InThe Craft of Interactive Storytelling with Jenni PowellCreative producer Jenni Powell (of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, lonelygirl15, and more!) joins us to talk about intricacies of telling stories with interactive and mixed media elements. Plus, she gives a history of narrative web series! More Jenni: http://www.jennipowell.com/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-07-281h 15Breaking Out of Breaking In2022 Mid Year Check In!Christina's new house, Bri's new romance novel side hustle, exciting changes coming to the podcast, and what the rest of our 2022 looks like! If you'd like to advertise with us (for a film or writing tool, film festival submissions, crowdfunding campaign, or film premiere), get in touch! BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-07-141h 02Breaking Out of Breaking InResponsible Filmmaking: Intimacy Coordination with Camille MonaeActor and intimacy coordinator Camille Monae joins us to talk about expanding the definition for intimacy and how to advocate for and implement more consent-based set practices. More from Camille: http://lnk.bio/camillemonae Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-06-301h 10Breaking Out of Breaking InResponsible Filmmaking: Green Sets with Stephanie DawsonProducer Stephanie Dawson (PGAE Green Committee) shares her passion and knowledge surrounding making productions more environmentally sustainable. The Green Production Guide: https://www.greenproductionguide.com/tools/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-06-161h 10Breaking Out of Breaking InResponsible Filmmaking: Inclusive Screenwriting with Jess KingFilmmaker, professor, and author Jess King (they/them) joins us to talk about deconstructing the craft and practice of screenwriting to make it more inclusive and culturally specific. Snag Jess's book: https://www.routledge.com/Inclusive-Screenwriting-for-Film-and-Television/King/p/book/9780367772185# Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-06-0257 minBreaking Out of Breaking InThe Craft of Found FootageThis week, we’re breaking down the craft of found footage filmmaking and writing, in horror, narrative vlog web series, and beyond! Even more content (next week including a worksheet for logic-ing your found footage story): Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-05-191h 09Breaking Out of Breaking InDirecting For Hire: Branded Content with B. MonetDirector B. Monet takes us through her process pitching and directing branded and commercial content in our final For Hire series episode! More B: http://www.b-monet.com/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-05-051h 05Breaking Out of Breaking InWriting For Hire: Dual Citizenship with Heather TaylorScreenwriter Heather Taylor drops by to talk about pitching feature scripts, the Canadian TV writing industry, and working regularly from two countries. More Heather: https://www.heatherataylor.com/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-04-211h 39Breaking Out of Breaking InDirecting For Hire: TV with America YoungDirector (and voice actress/stunt woman) America Young joins us to talk about going from stunts and digital productions to traditional TV directing. More America: https://americayoung.com/ // https://www.chimaeraproject.org/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-04-0753 minBreaking Out of Breaking InWriting For Hire: TV Staffing with Kyra JonesTV Writer Kyra Jones (Woke, Queens) drops by to share insights from her first year as a staff writer (while still living in Chicago), screenwriting Twitter drama, and more! Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-03-241h 06
Screenwriting: From the TrenchesBurnoutThis week we are discussing burnout. Dear God we are so burned out.
Our Weekly Resource:
The Breaking Out of Breaking In Podcast. Their latest episode features a former guest and Kay’s co-writer on her feature film, ``The MisEducation of Bindu”, Prarthana Mohan, so that’s awesome. And no matter if you’re a screenwriter, indie filmmaker, or whatever flavor of storyteller you find yourself to be, Christina Raia and Bri Castellini are host to a hot cup of comfort for the soul. I don’t know them personally, but maybe we can do a podcast sw...2022-03-151h 10Breaking Out of Breaking InDirecting For Hire: TV Movies with Prarthana MohanWe chat with feature director Prarthana Mohan about moving from her indie crowdfunded feature The Miseducation of Bindu to for-hire directing gigs with MarVista Entertainment. Follow Prarthana: https://twitter.com/prarthanamohan Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-03-101h 12Breaking Out of Breaking InProfessional JealousyWe go deep on a topic that's been top of mind for us: professional jealousy. Is Bri jealous of Christina? Will Christina talk her out of it? Will we be able to break our own worst mental cycles? Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-02-241h 03Breaking Out of Breaking InBreaking Down Breaking Out PodRounding out our Women In Film In Podcasting mini series (for now... we explain in the ep), we decided to interview... us! We chat how we plan our season, and what the numbers say about how we're doing, gear essentials, and more. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-02-1057 minBreaking Out of Breaking InCreative Distribution 101 with Nora PoggiWe chat with fellow women in film in podcasting Nora Poggi about her podcast, impact distribution and producing, the intersection of art and activism, and more! Listen to Creative Distribution 101: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-distribution-101/id1449515400 Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-01-271h 05Breaking Out of Breaking InPink Among Men with Amy DePaolaWe spoke to woman in film and podcaster Amy DePaola about inspiration, selling podcasts as pilots, and navigating creative careers with grace. Some of the episodes Amy mentioned: Christina Raia: https://tinyurl.com/4wxxveny Eliza Hitman: https://tinyurl.com/wctk6r65 Brittany Goodin: https://tinyurl.com/yck2cde9 Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-01-1356 minBreaking Out of Breaking InWelcome to Season 2!Happy New Year! We recorded a quick intro to the new season and announced some exciting changes.... Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com (scroll to the bottom!) Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2022-01-0618 minBreaking Out of Breaking InBreaking Down Our First Year | Season 1 Finale!Today, we’re breaking down our first year podcasting, how our careers have evolved since starting, and what our creative and personal goals for next year are! Get 3 exclusive bonus episodes in December ONLY on Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-11-181h 34Breaking Out of Breaking InBurning OutIn our penultimate episode of the year (though we're releasing 3 bonus episodes just for Patreon in December!) we discuss, inevitably, burnout. It's complicated. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-11-041h 12Breaking Out of Breaking InSolo Productions ft. Shelby Zoe ColeyOur guest Shelby Zoe Coley (@shelbyworks) walks us through how she started her career as a freelance one-person producing powerhouse, and how you can follow in their footsteps! Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-10-2146 minBreaking Out of Breaking InNo-Budget Pre-ProductionHow can you have the world on an acre's budget? This pre-production conversation should give you the guidance you need to achieve it! Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-10-071h 09Breaking Out of Breaking InWriting From Personal Experience ft. Kelsey RauberThis week, in addition to #BreakingEven we’re breaking down how to set boundaries when writing from personal experience with our theme songstress Kelsey Rauber! Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-09-231h 08Breaking Out of Breaking InWriter's Block and Finding InspirationThis week, we’re breaking down writer's block & finding inspiration! Even more content & special offers for September: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-09-091h 16Breaking Out of Breaking InBreaking Even: a September 2021 Challenge!Join the Breaking Even challenge for as little as $1 at Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Full details: For the month of September 2021, we have one goal: break even with our podcasting expenses (editor, hosting, etc) before International Podcast Day (Sept 30th) and celebrate with a chaotic livestream available to and completely controlled by our patrons. Help us get to $275 a month and get yourself some limited time exclusive perks at the same time!2021-08-3115 minBreaking Out of Breaking InCreative Partnerships ft. Kelsey Rauber and Christine CherryThis week, we're breaking down creative partnerships with our OTHER creative partners. More about Christine: https://thechrischerry.com/ (and more about Kelsey, as always, below!) Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-08-261h 07Breaking Out of Breaking InFilmmaking Cheats To Save You Time and MoneyThis week, we break down ways to cheat without being cheap in every department/phase of your production. We go from pre-production to cinematography all the way to low budget special effects! Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-08-121h 14Breaking Out of Breaking InYour Fave is ProblematicThis week, we’re breaking down engaging with media we love from creators we hate or learn is problematic and navigating those conversations with complexity and curiosity rather than defensiveness. TW: JK Rowling, Joss Whedon, discussions of abuse, transphobia, sexual assault Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-07-291h 07Breaking Out of Breaking InThe WGA ft. Jorge Rivera (Latinx Writers Committee)This week, we're unpacking the secret society that is the Writer's Guild of America with special guest Jorge Rivera, a TV writer and the current Vice-Chair of the Latinx Writers Committee at the WGA! Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-07-151h 08Breaking Out of Breaking InWorks That Shaped UsThis week, we broke down all the media (books, movies, TV, and more!) that made us the artists and people we are today. What works shaped YOU? Let us know: Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-07-0157 minBreaking Out of Breaking InFeedback LoopThis week is all about giving and receiving feedback, reading reviews, and navigating trolls. Let's react to reactions! Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-06-171h 12Breaking Out of Breaking InMoving to LA (and staffing!) with Kim Garland (Chucky, The Imperfects)More from Kim: http://www.kgarland.com/ This week we broke down some of the possible roads to staffing in a TV writer's room as well as the prospect of moving to Los Angeles. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-06-0352 minBreaking Out of Breaking InDistributing Shorts and SeriesThis week, we’re breaking down what to do with your shorts and web series once they're ready to be in the world. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-05-201h 03Breaking Out of Breaking InDirecting Deep DiveChristina and Bri go into detail about their craft, quote inspiration and advice from diverse sources, and offer advice on how to navigate the burden (and delight) of power. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-05-061h 27Breaking Out of Breaking InScreenwriting Competitions ft. Gerry MaravillaPersonal statements, perfected samples, and everything in between. Let's talk labs, fellowships, and contests! More of Gerry: https://www.gerrymaravilla.com/ Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-04-221h 28Breaking Out of Breaking InProfessional BrandingThis week, we’re breaking down professional branding! From portfolio websites to reels to bios, we got you covered. Even more content: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-04-081h 09Breaking Out of Breaking InLess Messy MarketingEpisode thesis: marketing should be a creative and social exercise, not a corporate hashtag factory where the workers aren't allowed to unionize. Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Subscribe: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-03-251h 17Breaking Out of Breaking InFreelancing ft. Liz ManashilMore about/hire Liz: lizmanashil.com Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Subscribe: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-03-111h 05Breaking Out of Breaking InAsking For MoneyBit of a long episode this week because there's so much ground to cover! We talk investors, grants, crowdfunding, and more. We reference Diane Bell's excellent film financing podcast ep a few times: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-40-raising-money-for-your-indie-film/id1494061399?i=1000493278693 Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Subscribe: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-02-251h 27Breaking Out of Breaking InThe iPhone Movie Myth w/Micah Azam KhanSpecial bonus episode featuring our first guest (and first returning guest!) Micah Azam Khan to talk about iPhone filmmaking, gaslighting underrepresented creators, and bad faith Twitter discourse. OG tweet (show it some love!): https://twitter.com/MicahAzamKhan/status/1357184921106870272 More from Micah: https://micahazamkhan.com/ Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Subscribe: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2021-02-1742 minBreaking Out of Breaking InNavigating Film FestivalsWhat's the point of film festivals, how have they changed in the era of COVID, and how can filmmakers and their casts and crews get the most out of them? Join us, and be sure to subscribe to our Patreon for even more content! Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Subscribe: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-02-111h 08Breaking Out of Breaking InBreaking Out of Grind Culture with Brandi Nicole PayneYou are valid, you are worthwhile, and you are more than your labor. If you have nothing else in mind when setting your intentions for the new year, let it be this. Our guest also speaks to her recent experience getting into her first writer's room! More Brandi: https://www.branditellsstories.com/ Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Subscribe: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Many thanks to Selena Seay-Reynolds for editing support on this episode2021-01-281h 21Breaking Out of Breaking InSeeing Red [Flags]This week, we’re breaking down red flags to pay attention to when hiring and casting as well as ways to mediate conflict on and off set more productively. Email: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Subscribe: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li2021-01-141h 08Breaking Out of Breaking InYou Never Forget Your First… ProjectGet bonus content & educational resources: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Email us: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow us: @BreakingOutPod Subscribe: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2020-12-311h 06Breaking Out of Breaking InWhat’s in Your Budget ft. Pulkit DattaGet bonus content & educational resources: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod More Pulkit: https://www.pulkitdatta.com/ Email us: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow us: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2020-12-171h 03Breaking Out of Breaking InWhat's In Your Wallet?Get bonus content & educational resources: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Christina and Bri get candid about the cost of following your dreams, and yes, we say numbers. What're the hidden expenses of a life dedicated to pursuing a film career? We break down exactly what's in your (and our) wallet Email us: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow us: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2020-12-0359 minBreaking Out of Breaking InRepresentation Matters ft. Dani ThomasGet bonus content & educational resources: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod More Dani: http://www.danibthomas.com/home Further viewing/reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZT6hgO077E https://medium.com/@summers.carlotta/for-those-who-are-in-between-b2acfdb6a895 Email us: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow us: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2020-10-291h 10Breaking Out of Breaking InImposter SyndromeGet bonus content & educational resources: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod We're sure someone else was more qualified to talk about this, but we're the co-hosts of this podcast so we hope you'll forgive us. Sorry! Further reading: https://www.seedandspark.com/blog/managing-self-doubt-in-crowdfunding-and-marketing https://community.stareable.com/t/you-are-not-a-failure/3928 Email us: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow us: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2020-10-2256 minBreaking Out of Breaking InChasing The Dream Team ft. Micah KhanGet bonus content & educational resources: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod More Micah: MicahAzamKhan.com Further reading on creative crewing: https://community.stareable.com/t/how-to-find-crew-when-you-dont-know-other-filmmakers/3570 Email us: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow us: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2020-10-1556 minBreaking Out of Breaking InTo Film School... Or Not To Film SchoolGet bonus content & educational resources: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod Christina has an undergrad film degree, Bri has an MFA, and together, they have.... over $100k in student loans that they can't even pay off enough each month to cover interest. Was it worth it? The answer may surprise you! Email us: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow us: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2020-10-081h 01Breaking Out of Breaking InWho The Hell Are Christina and Bri?Nice to meetcha! Get bonus content & educational resources: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod More of Christina can be found at ChristinaRaia.com More of Bri can be found at BriCastellini.com Email us: BreakingOutofBreakingInPod@gmail.com Follow us: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com2020-09-1435 min