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Filmmakers Academy PodcastFinding the Frame - Gothic Lighting Secrets & Film Emulation (feat. Steve Yedlin, ASC)Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Interested in Rob's Film/TV Director's Field Manual? Get it now on Amazon!Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and Holiday Promotional Offer which is the lowest price on Annual Membership EVER: https://learn.filmmakersacademy.com/holiday-promotion-2025-secondary/And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!D50. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!T...
2025-12-111h 27
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe Horrors of Seth Worley’s "Sketch" - Just Shoot It 499Seth Worley https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2124394/ made money selling tools for filmmakers. And Matt and Oren get him to talk about ways filmmakers can make side-income today. Can filmmakers make money selling plug-ins and stock footage? And if so, how?But why make side-income as a filmmaker or working commercial director? Simply put: AI. And the guys get into a broader discussion how AI will change video and the impact AI will have in an already saturated marketplace of creatives. And they wrestle with tough questions like, what kind directors won't be replaced by...
2025-10-301h 35
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Directing with a 5-Year Plan (feat. Rob Spera)Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Interested in Rob's Film/TV Director's Field Manual? Get it now on Amazon!Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $50 off your first year by using the promo code FAPOD50. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!D50. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lig...
2025-09-241h 57
Making Media NowCounting the Cost of Cuts to the Arts & Filmmaking CommunitiesHost Michael Azevedo is joined by two guests to discuss recent funding cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities, the NEH, and the National Endowment for the Arts, the NEA. To provide insight into the topic, Michael is joined by documentary filmmaker and television producer Marisa Fox, who in a recent article in the Hollywood Reporter described what she and many of her peers have been going through as the Trump administration makes drastic cuts to the NEH and the NEA.
Also joining the conversation is Laura Azevedo, executive director of Filmmakers Collaborative, which sponsors this po...
2025-05-2245 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Filmmaking Q&A: Cinematography Tips You Can't MissThanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $50 off your first year by using the promo code FAPOD50. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!In this episode of The Inner Circle Podcast, hosted by ASC cinematographer Shane Hurlbut and Lydia Hurlbut, Shane dives deep into answering a variety of questions from members, offering his expert insights on cinematography techniques an...
2025-04-0844 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastFinding the Frame - Behind “The Brutalist” (feat. Cinematographer Lol Crawley, BSC & Production Designer Judy Becker)In this episode of Finding the Frame, Chris Haigh sits down with Academy Award nominees Judy Becker and Lol Crawley, BSC, the production designer and cinematographer behind the visually stunning film, "The Brutalist." They discuss their artistic journeys, early influences, and the unique challenges of capturing the film's stark, imposing architecture. Crawley, known for his work on films like "Vox Lux," explains his choice of VistaVision for its ability to capture brutalist buildings without distortion, while Becker, whose credits include "American Hustle" and "Carol," shares her design inspirations and the emotional significance of the film's central location, t...
2025-02-2556 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Directors, Jordan Brady & Jeannette Godoy: Balancing Career, Family & CreativityGet $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland.Join Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC for a candid conversation with directors Jordan Brady (a renowned commercial director & Filmmakers Academy mentor) and Jeannette Godoy (director of the inspiring documentary "Free 2 Be Me"). This episode dives into the often-challenging balance of career, family, and creative fulfillment within the demanding film industry. Jordan and Jeannette openly share their personal experiences navigating this delicate act, offering valuable insights for an...
2025-01-282h 10
Filmmakers Academy PodcastFinding the Frame - The Making of ‘Good Girl Jane’ (feat. Director Sarah Elizabeth Mintz & Cinematographer Jake Saner)Get ready for an exciting new season of Finding the Frame! This season, we’re thrilled to welcome Chris Haigh as the new host of the series. Chris brings his unique insights and passion for the industry and dives deep into the world of film, chatting with industry professionals and sharing their insights. In this episode of Finding the Frame, host Chris Haigh explores the creative process behind the award-winning feature film "Good Girl Jane." Sarah Elizabeth Mintz (writer/director) and Jake Saner (DP), the filmmakers behind the film, discuss their collaborative approach, the challenges of shooting in...
2024-09-241h 13
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Business Manager, CPA Russell Hand: Unlocking Financial Success in the Film IndustryGet $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland.Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $50 off your first year by using the promo code FAPOD50. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!In this mu...
2024-09-051h 03
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Digital Marketer Kyra Hurlbut: Social Media for FilmmakersGet $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland.This episode of the Inner Circle Podcast dives into the world of social media for filmmakers, featuring Kyra Hurlbut, alongside her parents Shane Hurlbut and Lydia Hurlbut. Kyra, a social media expert herself, shares valuable insights on how filmmakers can leverage platforms like Instagram and TikTok for marketing, networking, and staying informed.Kyra emphasizes how social media is an investment in one's career. It's...
2024-07-171h 07
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Winning the Job Interview in the Film Industry (feat. Shane Hurlbut, ASC & Lydia Hurlbut)Get $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland.Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $20 off your first month by using the promo code FAPOD20. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Director Rudy Mancuso: Creativity, Música, and SynesthesiaGet $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland.Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $50 off your first year of Annual All Access by using the promo code FAPOD50. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!...
2024-04-041h 29
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Cinematographer Sherri Kauk: A Cinematographer’s Journey to Drugstore JuneGet $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland.DP Sherri Kauk joins Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC to discuss her career in the film industry and her latest feature film, Drugstore June. Throughout their conversation, the trio touches on topics like gender diversity and its impact on creativity and development, leadership and power dynamics of the film industry, and managing stress and work-life balance while in film production. But most of all, S...
2024-03-271h 40
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2024-03-1801 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and KanishkaS2EP1 - OUR FAVOURITE MARTIN SCORSESE FILMSFilmmakers live podcast
FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCAST is India's favourite podcast
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2024-03-1509 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Dr. Terry Schroeder: An Olympian’s Approach to HealthGet $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland.Your success as a professional filmmaker is a direct result of your mental and physical fortitude. In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, former Olympic athlete and coach, Dr. Terry Schroeder, joins Lydia Hurlbut in the Filmmakers Academy studio. Together they discuss Dr. Terry’s history as an Olympian, key insights filmmakers should consider to prevent injury, and ideal supplements to ensure health and...
2024-01-241h 24
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - The Power of Community in the Film IndustryLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member: https://bit.ly/302orWvJoin today and get $20 off your first month by using the promo code FAPOD20. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!The power of community will amplify your success in the film industry. In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Lydia Hurlbut and Shane Hurlbut, ASC discuss the value of community and how filmmakers cannot live on an island if they want to thrive. Now in 2023, we’re...
2023-12-2642 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - How Filmmakers Can Thrive In the Future of the Film IndustryLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member: https://bit.ly/302orWvJoin today and get $20 off your first month by using the promo code FAPOD20. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers!In this episode, FA CEO Lydia Hurlbut and her cinematographer husband, Shane Hurlbut, ASC, explore the ever-changing film industry. Ever since its inception in 1895, the landscape of the industry has evolved with technology, updated methodologies, and even ways audiences watch what is now dubbed “content.” However, with the advent of t...
2023-11-1451 min
The MAKE IT Podcast358 - Bias vs. Impartiality: Selection Debates at Independent Film Festivals | Indie TalkHello, Hello! In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick discuss their experiences at the recent Nashville Film Festival and fielding more feedback from filmmakers than in previous years. They debate filmmakers\' perspectives on wanting unbiased consideration from festivals versus wanting special treatment if not accepted. Chris aims to be a voice for independent filmmakers in their community to provide constructive feedback to festival organizers. Topics Include: Chris actively solicited feedback from festival attendees on their experience. Why Chris’ recent 48 Hour Film Project received nominations but no tec...
2023-10-201h 25Making Media NowDocumentary Filmmakers Olivia Kuan & Maggie Contreras Profile Women Breaking BarriersOn this episode, host Michael Azevedo continues a short series of conversations with documentary filmmakers whose films will be featured at the New Hampshire Film Festival, which takes places in Portsmouth NH from 10/12-15.
Both of films discussed on this episode explore life for women in worlds usually dominated by men. First up is a chat with Olivia Kuan, the director of a documentary called "The Herricanes," which tells the story of the Houston Herricanes, one of the teams that, in the 1970s, made up the first-ever women's full tackle football league known as the National Women's Football League. And i...
2023-10-1150 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Zack Arnold: Optimize Yourself & Your Filmmaking CareerAward-winning Editor Zack Arnold, ACE (Cobra Kai) stopped by Filmmakers Academy to join Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC on the Inner Circle Podcast. A champion of wellness for his fellow post-production peeps, Zack shares healthy changes that filmmakers can start today that will make an astronomical difference tomorrow. And it all starts with your mindset. Zack recently semi-retired from his role as a Hollywood film and television editor, with a long list of credits that range from Empire to Glee and Burn Notice. Now in the next phase of his life, Zack transitioned to a career strategist a...
2023-10-051h 10
The MAKE IT Podcast350 - Indie Talk - Filmmakers Taking Their Power Back, A24 Leading The New Class of Indie, and Strike Updates w/ Art Director Frances HernandezHello, Hello! In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick are back with a wide-ranging conversation and make room for special guest Production Designer & Art Director Frances Hernandez! We talk about: Why Voles are evil Moles Frances\' work on Ahsoka and Next Goal Wins The quiet, easy genius of Taika Waititi The failure of the latest round of Marvel films Why the WGA, SAG, and AMPTP might be talking past each other and delaying an agreement Nick drops a new CULTURE CHECK on the state of Journalism Producer Papa Bear stum...
2023-08-011h 20Making Media NowJournalist Tom Roston Examines Mental Health Issues Among Documentary FilmmakersJoining Michael Azevedo on this episode is writer and journalist Tom Roston, whose latest article for IndieWire examines the unspoken traumas of the filmmaking community. In the article, Tom provides a comprehensive look at how documentary filmmakers are speaking out about the toll the filmmaking process—especially when covering particularly traumatic subjects-can take on their mental.
Tom Roston has been writing about film, culture, and ideas for more than 2 decades. In addition to IndieWire, his byline has appeared in The Nation, Vanity Fair, Salon, Fast Company, and the NYT.
Tom is also the author of several non-fiction books including his most...
2023-06-2033 minMaking Media NowPatrick Lydon was ”Born That Way” and Eamon Little is Telling His StoryMichael Azevedo's guests on this episode—Eamon Little, Joan Pratt, and Christopher Lydon—are part of the team behind a documentary-in-progress call "Born That Way," for which Filmmakers Collaborative is the fiscal sponsor.
"Born That Way" documents the final year in the life of Patrick Lydon, in which he looks back on a fascinating life, lays the ground for posthumous, ‘green-shoot’ projects and prepares for death. Director Eamon Little promises that the film will be an unflinching journey to the end of an exemplary life, probing ‘otherness’ in our society and asking searching questions about the future we want to cr...
2023-05-1843 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Beauty in the ChaosINNER CIRCLE PODCASTEpisode 01 - Beauty in the ChaosApril 25th, 2023Hosted by Shane Hurlbut, ASC & Lydia HurlbutIn their debut episode since their hiatus, Shane and Lydia address one of the biggest challenges filmmakers face – a healthy work/life balance. The duo dives into such demands as time and travel that keep filmmakers away from their families, sharing personal anecdotes and ways to overcome such issues and how to plot a course for success both in your career and personal life!Make sure to subscribe for more...
2023-04-2649 min
The MAKE IT Podcast326 - Indie Talk - WGA Strike, What Filmmakers Can Learn From \'Blood & Honey,\' The Next Indie Film UnicornHello, Hello! In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick discuss the following: The Potential WGA Strike (And Why It Might Be A Nothing-Burger) Pros and Cons Of Unions Hollywood Accounting The Complexity Of The Upcoming Streaming Contract Negotiations Why Intellectual Property Is The Best Play For Indie Filmmakers Why Everyone Should Love Vin Diesel (Even If They Don’t Love The Fast & The Furious Series Of Films) What We Can Learn From The Latest Indie Unicorn ‘Blood & Honey’ The Viralit...
2023-02-211h 08Making Media Now”Brainstorm The Film”: Setting Out to Explore Life on the Bipolar SpectrumOn this episode of Making Media Now, we are proud to introduce to the world a new filmmaking and multi-platform initiative for which Filmmakers Collaborative is the fiscal sponsor. The initiative is called Brainstorm The Film and host Michael Azevedo is joined by Bonnie Waltch and Sara Schley, the producing team behind this comprehensive and far-reaching project.
Currently in the development phase, Brainstorm The Film is an unprecedented initiative that combines inspiring stories of people with lived experience of being on the bipolar spectrum, cutting-edge science, and breakthrough treatments in one coherent narrative. To learn more: https://brainstormthefilm.com/
On Wedn...
2023-02-0139 min
The MAKE IT Podcast321 - Indie Talk - Year In Conclusion Episode Feat. Filmmakers Traci Hays, Dr. Mark Goulston, And Fr3deR1ckHello, Hello! In this edition of Indie Talk, we discuss the year that was 2022. To help us do that, we enlisted the help of Director Traci Hays, Author and Documentarian Dr. Mark Goulston, and Emmy-Winning Filmmaker, Fr3deR1ck. We talk about the people we lost last year, why losing Twitch Boss hurt so much, new projects on the horizon, the advice that stuck with us in 2022, what children understand about creativity that adults forget, the Tyler Perry problem, and predictions for the year to come. Enjoy! The MAKE IT podcast is b...
2023-01-202h 19
The Filmmakers PodcastXMAS SPECIAL: FILM QUIZ & LOOKING BACK ON 2022 WITH THE FILMMAKER’S PODCAST HOSTSIt’s Christmas! That’s why we have our annual Christmas quiz for you! Who will win this year and get another Blu-ray of Giles’ The Dare? And obviously, we look back on 2022. What a year that was!
Some things we talk about are:
- our favourite films of the year
- what has changed in the industry in 2022
- rising stars
- how to keep focus in tough times & mental health
- learnings from 2022 & advice for 2023
Featuring the legends, Giles Alderson, Phil Hawkins, Dom Lenoir, Ian Sharp, Kalli Pasqualucci & Tobias Vees. Sit back, relax and join us in our madnes...
2022-12-271h 34
The MAKE IT Podcast315 - Emmy Award Winning Director Fr3deR1ck - Keys To Documentary Filmmaking, Systematic Inequity, and Who And What Black Filmmakers FearHello, Hello! In this episode, we have a conversation with Emmy-winning director and Creative Consultant, Fr3deR1ck. In this hard-hitting, no-holds-barred interview, we talk about his award-winning documentary film, \'Counter Histories: Rock Hill,\' his production company Tomorrow Pictures, life-changing experiences in Kenya and Romania, the many roles race plays in film opportunities in America, the plight of the Black male intellectual, who and what Black people are afraid of, how he structures his documentaries, types of currency to be aware of when raising funding, the EMMY award process, and a one of a k...
2022-11-252h 29Filmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka12 - How To Record Your Podcast, BETTER!Filmmakers live podcast
FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCAST is India's favourite podcast
on world cinema, and filmmaking techniques Catch this podcast for new shows
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Filmmakers Live by Deepa &
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About the hosts - Deepa and Kanishka are writers,
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on movies, filmmaking, cinematography, reviews, deep dive into classics and
much more. If you love movies, you must listen to this...
2022-10-1001 min
The MAKE IT Podcast299 - Kris Wente, Actor - Filmmakers, Don\'t Be Afraid To Ask For What You Need - (Mistakes In The Making)Hello, Hello! In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we learn from Actor Kris Wente about the dangers of not asking for what you need on set. Especially when things change in the project or script. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization). T...
2022-09-1104 min
The MAKE IT Podcast297 - Actor, Writer Ted Welch - How Filmmakers Can Avoid The Trap Of Easy Success - Mistakes In The MakingHello, Hello! In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from Actor and Writer Ted Welch. He expounds upon his experiences in the film industry after booking hit films like \'The Help\' and hit shows like \'True Blood\' and how he overcame hubris to form a true community. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c...
2022-09-0407 min
The MAKE IT Podcast292 - Joaquin Phoenix, Who Influences What Movies You Watch, Social Engineering, and Stacking the Deck for Filmmakers - (Indie Talk)Hello, Hello! In this episode of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk about the artists they thought would be more successful, how fake tv singing competitions are, how Joaquin Phoenix uses his asymmetry to his advantage, why we watch the movies that we watch, social engineering, the power of relational and comparative thinking, and the role random chance and stacked decks play in the success of an artist. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmma...
2022-08-091h 07
The MAKE IT Podcast286 - What Filmmakers Can Learn From Simone Biles - Industry InsightsHello, Hello! In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick expounds on the challenges faced by Simone Biles during her latest Olympic experience and her response to those challenges while contrasting those trials with some of the issues filmmakers face once their film gets out of post-production. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan!
2022-07-1708 min
The Filmmakers PodcastStephen Fry on Harry Potter, Acting, Directing, and Mental HealthToday on the show, we welcome the living legend Stephen Fry. You may recognise his voice from the Harry Potter audiobooks or from many of the films you’ve probably seen. His long list of credits includes V for Vendetta (2005), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), The Hobbit films, The Dropout (2022), and many, many more.
Stephen sat down with our hosts, Giles Alderson, Tori Butler-Hart and Matt Butler-Hart, to talk about his amazing career. He goes in-depth about his work in the Harry Potter world and talks about what he’s learned from the big directors he’s worked with. He giv...
2022-05-171h 12
The Filmmakers Podcast"The Office" - masterclass in directing & editing TV and documentaries with Roger NygardToday, we welcome director & editor Roger Nygard to the show! His long list of credits includes Trekkies (1997), The Office (2006), The Truth about Marriage (2018), Grey’s Anatomy (2018), Who is America (2018), Veep (2016), Curb Your Enthusiasm (2007), and many, many more.
Roger chatted with our host, Giles Alderson, about how he got into editing in the first place, how he directs and edits documentaries and how he raises money for his films, his pitching strategies, and his famous documentary Trekkies. He also talks about the difference between editing comedy vs drama as well as the difference between editing TV vs feature film, his editing pr...
2022-05-101h 03
The MAKE IT Podcast259 - Todd Looby - Executive Director & Filmmaker - Filmmakers Need To Be Insanely CuriousHello, Hello! In this episode, we have a conversation with Filmmaker and Executive Director of the Bend Film Festival, Todd Looby. We talk about the advantages of submitting and attending the Bend Film Festival, why Bend, Oregon is America’s best-kept secret, Improv as a catalyst to the creative life, the cross-section of engineering and artistry, and his feature films ‘Lefty,’ ‘Son of None,’ and ‘Be Good.’ We also cover the power of acceptance and why festival acknowledgment is so critical to filmmakers and the conflation of innovation and integration. Enjoy! Listen+Subscrib...
2022-04-121h 26
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to get your Indie TV Show on Amazon Prime and be successful with Sonja O’HaraToday, we welcome the amazing Sonja O’Hara to the podcast! Her writing & directing credits include Mid-Century & Root Letter, which will be out soon, and the indie TV show Doomsday (2016-2022).
She’s here to talk with our hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about her inspirations, her start in the film industry, the female gaze, and how she sold her eggs – YES, HER EGGS – to make her first feature film at the age of 25. She also discusses how to find and speak to investors as a first-time filmmaker and how she made the jump from feature filmmaking to TV.
She obvi...
2022-04-121h 06
The MAKE IT Podcast258 - Indie Filmmakers Need Each Other - (Industry Insights)Hello, Hello! In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick deconstructs the following piece of wisdom from Director and Writer Motke Dapp, “Part of what we have to do as Independent Filmmakers is to find ways to support each other.” Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! www.bonsai.film/truefans www.makeit.libsyn.com/podcast
2022-04-1006 min
The MAKE IT Podcast242 - Brian Frankel - Filmmakers Either Have Reasons or ResultsHello, Indie Film Creatives! In this episode, we have a conversation with filmmaker, lawyer, and Executive Director of the Wheaton Film Festival, Brian Frankel. We talk about the Wheaton Film Festival, his experience growing up in a hotel, the impact of Cuban Immigrants on South Beach, how he balances being a filmmaker and lawyer, protecting filmmakers Intellectual Property, the importance of diversity in filmmaking, and how to get results instead of reasons for failure. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social a...
2022-02-151h 26
Filmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka11 - Top Travel Filmmaking TipsFilmmakers live podcast
FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCAST is India's favourite podcast
on world cinema, and filmmaking techniques Catch this podcast for new shows
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About the hosts - Deepa and Kanishka are writers,
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on movies, filmmaking, cinematography, reviews, deep dive into classics and
much more. If you love movies, you must listen to this...
2022-01-0530 min
The MAKE IT Podcast231- What Do Filmmakers Want? (Indie Talk)Hello, Indie Film Creatives! In this episode, Chris and Nick get back together for their first Indie Talk of 2022! They talk about what they believe filmmakers genuinely aspire to, how they can get it, and where the dangers are in pursuing the wrong things. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! www.bonsai.film/truefans ...
2022-01-0446 min
The Filmmakers PodcastIndie Documentary Masterclass with One Man and His Shoes filmmakers Will Thorne & Yemi BamiroOn today’s show, Giles Alderson welcomes producer Will Thorne and director Yemi Bamiro to talk about the journey of their latest documentary, One Man and His Shoes (2020).
Will and Yemi dive deep into the making of their indie documentary. How it all started with a little short, how they financed the movie themselves in the beginning, and how they managed to bring on more and more people. They discuss what it was like to do all the paperwork for their first feature project, why hiring a lawyer is important, and what it takes to do a successful Crowdfunder.
They al...
2021-10-0554 min
The MAKE IT Podcast177 - Paula Landry - Film Financing and the Importance of Theaters to Indie FilmmakersHello, Indie Creatives! In this episode, we have a conversation with writer/producer Paula Landry. We talk about how to find and close film financing, creative financing structure, how screenwriting for VR differs from writing for the screen, selling your film as an NFT, using a digital wallet instead of a traditional Escrow account, which social media platforms are most filmmaker friendly, and why Indie Filmmakers should be rooting for theaters to succeed. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and...
2021-05-281h 08
Push In - The CineVic PodcastS1E3 - We Are The Next Generation of Filmmakers w/ Chantelle MurrayBardi-Australian filmmaker & actor Chantelle Murray's beautiful film My Name is Mudju deals with an important subject that’s, sadly, all too familiar to Canadians. Today's guest shares how to empower the story of her family and people through film.Be sure to experience Chantelle's film, My Name is Mudju, during CineVic's Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival online through the month of May 2021:Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festivalhttps://cinevic.ca/short-circuit-film-festival-2021Chantelle Murrayhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm6579835/My Name Is Mudju (on Facebook)https://ww...
2021-05-1809 min
The Filmmakers PodcastMatthew Modine - on Stranger Things, Wrong Turn, Acting, Directing & legendary filmmakers.Legendary Actor Matthew Modine joins us to chat about his latest role in the highly-anticipated reboot of 'Wrong Turn' as well as working with amazing directors, Stranger Things as well as a career and life on set.
Matthew, who has starred in many Hollywood films such as 'Full Metal Jacket', 'Birdy', 'Vision Quest', 'Shortcut', 'Memphis Belle', 'Dark Knight Rises', '47 Meters Down', and hit TV shows such as 'Weeds' and 'Stranger Things'. sits down (in his Make Up Chair) to chat to writer & director 'Giles Alderson' (The Dare) & co-host 'Lucinda Rhodes-Thakrar' (Confession) about his career and film-making.
Matthew has also...
2021-03-2055 min
The Filmmakers PodcastThe Writer’s Journey with Christopher Vogler on screenwriting, filmmaking and the Heroes JourneyThis week Giles and fellow filmmaker, director and screenwriter Matthew Butler-Hart sit down and chat with Christopher Vogler, who has written the highly acclaimed book ‘The Writers Journey’, in which he talks all about the heroes journey and his twelve steps that he created to making story. We go into depth about mythology, where stories are born and emotional connections. We also touch on how the hero’s journey is sowed into our well-being.
We dive into his career at Disney and how he formed the idea behind the box office hit ’The Lion King’. Also, how he started writing coverage a...
2021-01-191h 03
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking Films, End of 2020 and a Film Quiz with the Filmmakers Podcast HostsThe Filmmakers Podcast presents an all star cast of our regular cohosts talking filmmaking in 2020 and taking part in a End of Year Movie Quiz.
Featuring the man himself Giles Alderson, producer extraordinaire Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar, the multi-talented Ian Sharp, pantheon directors Christian James, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins, actor and activist Dan Richardson, ever-popular DOP Andrew Rodger and Producer/Editor Robbie McKane
Who will claim the ultimate quiz prize? PLUS win something for yourself by listening along to the end.
2020-12-312h 03
The Filmmakers PodcastUpending the Rom-Com Genre with Filmmakers Kimberley and Amy Datnow on their feature Daddy IssuesUpending the Rom-Com Genre with Filmmakers Kimberley and Amy Datnow on their feature Daddy Issues by The Filmmakers Podcast
2020-12-221h 19
Female Filmmakers Lab #WIF Podcast Series - Directors EditionFemale Filmmakers Lab Berlin Ep 10 - #WIF Yunjin Woo (I Was a Spiritual Medium)Yunjin Woo and Jewell Sparks discuss spirituality, hallucinogenic balms for women, the pandemic and more. What is the difference between the a fairytale and witchcraft. So many people feel confined and utilize different mediums to escape.
Yunjin La-mei Woo is a conceptual artist and a cultural-studies researcher who examines what it means to be human or otherwise, especially through the metaphors of contagion. "I Was a Spiritual Medium” addresses that topic of escape from submission. Women want to have control over their lives. Young, powerless princesses grew up in despair, neglected and abused by their own families. Year...
2020-10-1934 minFemale Filmmakers Lab #WIF Podcast Series - Directors EditionFemale Filmmakers Lab Berlin Ep 9 - #WIF Lilli Tautfest (Mama Told Me Not To Look Into The Sun)Lilli Tautfest’s film “Mama Told Me Not To Look Into The Sun” had it’s Berlin premiere during a film festival in Berlin. Lilli was born in Munich and works as a director and author. She completed her studies at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne, where she majored in screenwriting and directing.
“Mama Told Me Not To Look Into The Sun” is about Kamilla (40) who lives with her mother Gudrun (72) in a secluded house in Italy, surrounded only by vineyards and forest. She takes care of the land, farm and of disabled Gudrun. A tense relati...
2020-10-1831 minFemale Filmmakers Lab #WIF Podcast Series - Directors EditionFemale Filmmakers Lab Berlin Ep 7 - #WIF Adele Thomas & Kennedy Knopf (SHE)Adele Thomas, Kennedy Knopf and Jewell Sparks talk about the making of the film "SHE". They discuss Adele's career and her realization that after working as a producer in the film industry for 10 years, she only worked with 3 women..
With ten years working as a freelance producer in film and photography production, Adele has gathered invaluable industry knowledge and juggles a healthy balance of creating and producing. Her passion for capturing fine art dance stills evolved to writing & directing her first motion storytelling piece called 'She'
Growing up on the rugged south west coast of th...
2020-10-1827 min
Female Filmmakers Lab #WIF Podcast Series - Directors EditionFemale Filmmakers Festival Berlin Ep 5 - #WIF Jac Cron (House Sit)Jac Cron and Jewell Sparks discusses her short film “House Sit," COVID-19, her mentor Drake Doremus, Eliza Hittman, her creative inspiration, and her next project. During the film, two women house sit a house in Los Angeles- information about the owners unravel throughout the course of one night.
Jac Cron is an American filmmaker born in New York. She graduated from Drexel University where she studied Finance, Film, and Astrophysics. In 2019, she worked with her now mentor, Drake Doremus on his latest film, Endings, Beginnings. She creates films centered around human connection and the LGBTQ+ community. She explo...
2020-10-1101 min
Female Filmmakers Lab #WIF Podcast Series - Directors EditionFemale Filmmakers Festival Berlin Ep 4 - #WIF Mary Stephen (Memory of Water)Jewell Sparks and Mary Stephen discuss her career, cultural identity and the handling of the pandemic (Asia versus Europe versus US). Her film, “The Memory of Water,” is a tragic-comic romantic fantasy about cultural identity was screened during this years’ Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin. Mary Stephen is a Hong Kong-born Chinese editor and filmmaker with fifty-two credits and four best editing nominations. She was and editor for Éric Rohmer’s including A Tale of Winter, The Lady and the Duke, until his last film, The Romance of Astrea and Celadon. Stephen has also edited numerous mainland Chinese and Hong Kong narra...
2020-10-1135 min
Female Filmmakers Lab #WIF Podcast Series - Directors EditionFemale Filmmakers Festival Ep 3 - #WIF Julia Feige (EVA)"The filming and photographing of women can be somewhat of a violent act, I wanted to explore this with my film."
Jewell Sparks and Julie Feige discuss the objectification of women, her work as a photography and the violent acts that can result as a result of the process of photography. Julia explores her mixed heritage and her film EVA which is a feminist short film. EVA examines codes and dependencies in the fashion world and shows the gradual process of objectification. Eva serves hereby as a projection based on real experiences of different female individuals. Her n...
2020-10-0942 min
Female Filmmakers Lab #WIF Podcast Series - Directors EditionFemale Filmmakers Berlin Ep 2 - #WIF Brydie O’Connor (Going Steady)"During the height of the pandemic, I traveled back to Kansas from New York City. Seeing characters I can identify with on the big screen has impacted me." Brydie O’Connor is a Kansas-bred, New York based filmmaker. Jewell and Brydie talked about the opposite experiences they had growing up in Kansas, the generation gap and viewing film from a different angle based upon one's own personal experience and viewpoints on life and society. Brydie’s directorial debut, “Going Steady” is a narrative short film is currently on the festival circuit and is part of the short film selection for Fema...
2020-10-0827 min
Female Filmmakers Lab #WIF Podcast Series - Directors EditionFemale Filmmakers Berlin Ep 1 - #WIF Sara Beth (SB) Edwards (Fall Back Down)"I like this movement, it's by us not about us." Sara Beth(SB)Edwards is the writer, producer, and director of "Fall Back Down." SB and Jewell Sparks discuss diversity and inclusion in film, Queen Sugar and how SB is creating her own lane in the film industry. Sara Beth (SB) Edwards is an intersectional feminist and content creator based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her shingle Kiss Off Entertainment focuses exclusively on projects that are both subversive and inclusive.
Guest: Sara Beth Edwards
Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Film Lab, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP...
2020-10-0647 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka10- DSLR TIPS - SHOOT LIKE A PRO || FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCASTFilmmakers live podcast
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2020-09-2301 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka09- NEVER FAIL - INDOOR LIGHTING TIPS ||FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCASTFilmmakers live podcast
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2020-09-2301 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka08- Cure For Writer's Block || FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCASTFilmmakers live podcast
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2020-09-0302 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka07- SCREENWRITING 101 #WriteRight || FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCASTFilmmakers live podcast
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2020-08-3001 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka06 -COMPOSITION- PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS || FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCASTFilmmakers live podcast
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2020-08-2802 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka05- SHORT FILMMAKING SECRETS || FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCASTFilmmakers live podcast
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2020-08-2803 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka04 - STORYBOARDS || FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCASTFilmmakers live podcast
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2020-08-2802 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka03 -How to shoot slow motion shots better || FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCASTFilmmakers live podcast
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2020-08-2009 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka02 -Creative Ways To Shoot Rain || FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCASTFilmmakers live podcast
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2020-08-2013 min
The Filmmakers PodcastMaking over 50 films before the age of 30 with director James Cullen BressackThis week we are joined by prolific filmmaker James Cullen Bressack who has made over 50 released feature films and he's not yet 30!
Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Ian Sharp (The Marker) had a good ol' natter with James about his career and what goes into making so many feature films.
We talk about one of his latest feature films Beyond the Law starring Steven Segal and how he loves to change genres. We discuss how he was coming up with ideas for his Dad's shows when he was 3 and made his first feature My Pure Joy when he was 18 for $7...
2020-06-231h 02
The Filmmakers PodcastSellling, distributing & makng movies with Marc Goldberg CEO of Signature EntertainmentExec Producer Marc Goldberg, CEO of Signature Entertainment and producer of movies including Final Score, The Courier, The Peanut Butter Falcon, American Woman, Robin Hood: The Rebellion, The Birdcatcher and Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot has a chat with Giles Alderson from his home in LA.
They talk about acquiring and distributing films and the strategy behind producing movies, understanding the model and business of films and how a distribution company like Signature Ent. works.
They also discuss the practical steps to distribution, the best way to approach distributors and producers such as himself & tips and tricks for filmmakers. Plus...
2020-06-091h 01
The Filmmakers PodcastAnna and the Apocalypse. How to Make a zombie Musical with director John McPhailAnna & The Apocalypse director John McPhail joins Giles Alderson to chat how to make films.
They discuss what makes us fall in love with movies ? How important it is to know your audience. How John made a short called ‘Notes’ based on a real story of not ever meeting a guy he used to live with.
They also chat about going from shorts to his first feature ‘Where do we go from Here?’ by using some of his award money winnings to pay for it. How important it is to have the ability to phone up and ask for things - and es...
2020-06-021h 14
The MAKE IT Podcast70 - COVID-19 - An Opportunity for Indie Filmmakers to Educate, Inspire, and Entertain - Indie Talk #16Hello! In this week\'s episode, we talk about the effect of COVID-19 on Independent Filmmakers and the tools and concepts needed to Educate, Inspire, and Entertain with short works of film on social media. Enjoy! Questions? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film #MAKEIT Links: SXSW Cancellation (news) John Hopkins COVID map Indie Flix Seed and Spark crowdfunding The Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin (book) Over app Buffe...
2020-03-1343 minFilmmakers Live by Deepa and Kanishka01 - LEARN STORYWRITING || FILMMAKERS LIVE PODCASTFilmmakers live podcast
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2020-02-2302 min
Producing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and Biagio2020 Perspective for Filmmakers, Producers, and CreativesHoly cow, it’s 2020! As we enter our seventh year (!) of the Producing Unscripted podcast, we’re so grateful to all of you who’ve supported us on this journey. With a New Year comes new podcast episodes, beginning with today’s. We’re discussing the big picture of working in the entertainment industry in 2020. Our goal […] The post 2020 Perspective for Filmmakers, Producers, and Creatives appeared first on Producing Unscripted.
2020-01-3015 min
Producing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and Biagio2020 Perspective for Filmmakers, Producers, and CreativesHoly cow, it’s 2020! As we enter our seventh year (!) of the Producing Unscripted podcast, we’re so grateful to all of you who’ve supported us on this journey. With a New Year comes new podcast episodes, beginning with today’s. We’re discussing the big picture of working in the entertainment industry in 2020. Our goal ... Read more
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2020-01-3015 min
Producing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and Biagio2020 Perspective for Filmmakers, Producers, and CreativesHoly cow, it’s 2020! As we enter our seventh year (!) of the Producing Unscripted podcast, we’re so grateful to all of you who’ve supported us on this journey. With a New Year comes new podcast episodes, beginning with today’s. We’re discussing the big picture of working in the entertainment industry in 2020. Our goal […] The post 2020 Perspective for Filmmakers, Producers, and Creatives appeared first on Producing Unscripted.
2020-01-3015 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastShane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.45 – Executing the ShotWhat I’ve learned over the last 25+ years is to be “flexible” because each shoot is going to be different. I’ve had shoots that are easy and shoots that could not have been more complex. It’s taught me the importance of always being ready and to at least be prepared with the essentials on each shoot. Today, Lydia and I are going to talk about some of the things you’ll need to consider as you get further into your career.We hope you enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_a...
2019-12-2829 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastEP 43 – WORKING FOR ITThroughout my career, I’ve been blessed with some of the best crews, mentors, and leaders in my day-to-day. Working in the film industry is no easy task, but when you surround yourself by people that want to elevate you, that’s when creation enters the unique stage of growth and evolution. Today, Lydia and I are here to talk about some of the rigors that we’ve faced over the last 30 years. Whether it’s from financial decisions like buying equipment or the next step in my career…. We want to pave the road and shine a light on the oth...
2019-11-3038 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastShane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.42 – Developing Your Creative VoiceBeing a filmmaker can be demanding creatively, logistically, and personally. Throughout the years, Lydia and I have always tried to stay true to ourselves and our needs. It’s never easy staying on top of projects, our home life, staying in touch with friends and family, keeping up with movies, etc… What keeps us grounded, creative, and passionate is prioritizing the essentials (i.e. family, friends, and our relationship) and acknowledging everything else is supplementary. By doing this, we’ve taken control of our lives, moved onwards and upwards in our careers and somehow managed to stay grounded!In t...
2019-11-161h 00
Filmmakers Academy PodcastShane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.41 - Following Your IntuitionThe end of each year is always a time to reflect on what you have accomplished, what has changed, and where you are hopefully going. For Lydia and myself, it’s been a crazy year with another feature in the books, an ever-changing schedule, and the unknown of what lies ahead. While it is never easy, it’s fun and worth the ride to be doing what I love.In this podcast, Lydia and I want to wrap up the year and spread as much knowledge to help give you a jumpstart in the new year. We wish...
2019-11-0252 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastShane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.40 - Trusting Your InstinctWhat’s beautiful about this industry is that everyone has their own unique approach to handling creative situations and business choices. Over the course of my career, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity of learning from the greats that have paved the path for us today. Whether it be a cinematographer, director, producer, grip, etc… Everyone carries something you can learn and it’s important to soak in that knowledge.With this podcast, Lydia and I want to share some pearls of wisdom for on and off set, how I’ve handle certain lighting situations on set and ways Lydia...
2019-10-1955 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastShane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.39 - The Hollywood ChangeWomen in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty Jenkins, Lynne Ramsay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Coppola, Kelly Reichart, Agnes Varda, Andres Arnold, and so many more. Right now, we are seeing the male-run industry flip on its head and more female filmmakers are getting the chance to create and express themselves.Lydia and I are here to talk about what this means to us and how we are seeing a new style of filmmaking enter the forefronts; characters with a d...
2019-10-051h 06
Filmmakers Academy PodcastShane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.38 - Ushering in a New EraWomen in the film industry make up a big part of our most creative voices and storytellers. We have filmmakers like Jane Campion, Reed Morano, Patty Jenkins, Lynne Ramsay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Coppola, Kelly Reichart, Agnes Varda, Andres Arnold, and so many more. Right now, we are seeing the male-run industry flip on it’s head and more female filmmakers are getting the chance to create and express themselves.Lydia and I are here to talk about what this means to us and how we are seeing a new style of filmmaking enter the forefronts; characters with a d...
2019-09-211h 00
Filmmakers Academy PodcastShane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.36 – The Art in BusinessWhen you begin your career as a filmmaker, you tend to only consider shots, the art behind the craft, and all of the creatives choices you are ready to make. Time and time again, it can be a rude awakening for those that enter into the industry and that don’t consider the business aspect of the process. YES – being creative is a big part of our game but that is maybe 40% of the job at the most.Everyday as filmmakers we deal with budgets, lists, meetings, treatments, pitches, producers, and countless logistical issues that most wouldn’t imag...
2019-08-241h 01
The MAKE IT Podcast54 - Chris & Nick - 8 Choices & Obstacles That Hold Indie Filmmakers Back (Indie Talk)On this weeks episode, Chris & Nick discuss four choices all Indie Filmmakers need to make and four systematic walls that the Indie Film community needs to topple. Enjoy! To learn more about Chris & Nick, please visit www.bonsai.film Follow the Bonsai journey on social media @_bonsaicreative #MAKEIT Links: Sarena Khan (producer) Belcourt Theatre – Nashville Blockbuster didn’t buy Netflix (article) Adult Interference (film)
2019-08-171h 07
Filmmakers Academy PodcastShane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.35 - Light Placement, On Set EfficiencyAs a cinematographer, I have always been influenced and inspired by light. To me, light makes my job fresh, new, and exciting. Not everything about lighting has to deal with the quality it emits and which fixture you are going to pick. To really be a wizard at lighting, you need to understand the light itself, how it runs, and ultimately its limitations when out in the field.Time and time again, I see filmmakers boning themself when they ask for big sources and have no clue what is necessary to power one of those lights. This...
2019-08-101h 03
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make an Indie Feature when you are still in School with Hillary & Anna Shakespeare.Giles Alderson (The Dare) and producer/editor Robbie McKane sit down with the lovely and talented Shakespeare Sisters to chat how they made their micro budget indie films 'Soundtrack to Sixteen' and 'Much Ado' without ever having made a film before.
Now deep into the edit on their second film the girls regale us with their stories about how they roped their friends into making the film, how they chose to make the film last minute before Hilary went off to University and how they learned on te job by hiring great people around them.
How they wrote the film...
2019-08-0654 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make Indie Films with director, producer and screenwriter John LangridgeJoining us on the podcast this week is the director, writer and producer of the newly released horror drama 13 Graves!
John joins hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare) and Julian Kostov who produced the The Dare to chat the ins and outs of indie film-making
John talks about his issues making his 'first' feature film and the investor problems and his actual 'debut' feature film Four and what happened on that film set which will scare all filmmakers.
We talk screenwriting- using index cards and magic whiteboards Training under the Monty Python school making 16mm shorts Taking out a second mortgage...
2019-08-0654 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastShane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.34 – Light Quality & SpectrumAs a cinematographer, I’ve always been fascinated by light! It’s extremely easy these days to get caught up by the ever-evolving tech out there and what’s hot. But at the end of the day, your bread and butter is always going to be the lights you choose to tell that story. Whether you go for strictly practicals or the big guns like 18K’s, you are making a choice for why you go down that route. Just like choosing a lens or a type of film stock, you need to choose why this light works for you....
2019-07-2759 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to make a period War movie for 80K with the team behind indie film Lancaster SkiesThis week we are joined by the team behind brilliant indie film Lancaster Skies. Giles Alderson (The Dare, World of Darkness) sits down with director Callum Burn, Producer Andy Burn, Cinematographer Sam Parsons and actor Kris Saddler to chat how they made their World War II epic
We talk about their backgrounds, how they became filmmakers and their journey to Lancaster Skies
We ask why they shot Lancaster skies in 5 blocks and all for only £80k. How they built miniatures and the the inside of a spitfire to create the look they wanted .
We talk to Sam about having very l...
2019-07-041h 14
Filmmakers Academy PodcastShane's Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.30 - Lighting Your Path to SuccessA camera can only take you so far as you make your way along your cinematic story. There’s a whole other element that is both native and dependent to a professional-looking image — lighting. Applying lights is the key to creating multiple dimensions. Good lighting will give your work that specific tone you’re looking for on the screen. You see, understanding the significance of cinematic lighting is the other half of the battle. A lot of times you will see aspiring filmmakers pick up a camera and think they can just shoot their scene devoid of decent lighting and co...
2019-06-011h 04
The Filmmakers PodcastEp 97 How to Direct, Produce, write and star in your own feature film with Love is Dead's Josh FolanGiles Alderson is joined on this weeks podcast by quadruple treat Josh Folan who talks about he makes his movies from just producing or being in them or directing them to all four.
We talk making a feature on an i-phone and turning a stage play into a feature. What compromises you have to make and how to self distribute your feature film.
How he made the films 'All God's Creatures' and 'What would Bear do?' and got an advance from sales and how he distributes his movies and give you advice on how you can produce your own...
2019-03-071h 06
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Cold Call your way to Making an indiefilm with Nathan VonMindenGiles Alderson sits down with director and writer Nathan VonMinden to chat how he made his indie film The Challenger Disaster by raising finance and getting distribution himself .
They chat about how scary and wonderful it is to see your film on a big screen and how you can't hide the flaws when it's up there for all to see.
There are no set rules for filmmakers, you find your own path but you have to become a business person and how he phoned around and cold called people to raise the finance to make and distribute the film.
How...
2019-02-051h 03
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make a hit Documentary, with Bros: After the Screaming Stops director Joe PearlmanThis week we chat to ace documentary filmmaker Joe Pearlman about how he makes his docs.
How he started in the business and worked at well known Fulwell 73 Production company, got his foot in the door and started making indie docs.
Living with Mo Farah the Olympic gold winning Marathon runner whilst he made the documentary on him.
How he was asked to make the Bros doc and his original opinion.
We ask if the doc was staged or is it all real?
How you can make a doc about twins from an 80’s boy band and hit the zeitgeist in...
2019-01-1557 min
The Filmmakers PodcastNEIL MARSHALL Part 2 Directing Films 'Doomsday', 'Centurion', 'The Reckoning' & TV's Game of ThronesIn Part 2 of our podcast with Neil Marshall he talks directing Doomsday. How he deals with studios and issues on set. Living with commercial and critical failure and is that is good for a director to grow.
Working with actors ( and difficult ones) and directing tips. What it is like when you are not HOT any more and the work dries up.
How he got Game or Thrones and had a week to prep. Getting nominated for an Emmy & What can happen at the Emmy Awards.
He talks Making the TV show Hannibal and Being an exec producer on TV...
2019-01-1146 min
The Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make a Improvised feature Film in 24hrs on New Years Eve with director Sarah Jayne PortelliHow to Make a Improvised feature Film in 24hrs on New Years Eve with writer and director Sarah Jayne Portelli and host Giles Alderson
Giles has a chat with Sarah Jayne about how she made Friends, Foes and Fireworks, what was the inspiration behind it, how to make the movie in one night using your own money all the while shooting on New Years Eve.
How you get one chance to get things right and how planning is vital.
What she learned making an improvised film and what she would do and is doing differently moving forward with her next...
2018-11-2754 min
The Filmmakers PodcastEp 43 Five Essentials To Know Before Making Your Feature Films - The Filmmakers Podcast PresentOur Podcast Hosts and Filmmakers Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dan Richardson (Retribution) and Andrew Rodger (World of Darkness) sit down to chat about the Five Things they Wish they Known Before Making their first Feature Films.
They chat about who you know and if that could be Ridley Scott
How less is more and how you should make yourself useful on set regardless of your role..
How you should try and enjoy it and be in the moment.
how having a solid script is essential before getting to set and how vital it is to get feedback.
They talk filmmaking...
2018-03-2746 min
Secret Filmmakers SocietyEpisode 1 | WELCOME FILMMAKERS, ALL WE ASK IS TRUSTWelcome to the very first episode of the Secret Filmmakers Society Podcast. This is the podcast where we talk everything film to help the modern day creative navigate this digital world. Hear our views, opinions and experiences in this industry and discuss the lastest. Hosted by yours truly Joshua Tubbs and my co-host Jay Wills. Get ready to enter the world of film through our eyes.
2017-11-2550 min
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingA Filmmakers Guide To Moving To LA – Just Shoot It Podcast 85So you want to move to Los Angeles? Matt and Oren of Just Shoot It guide you through the ins and outs of getting ready to move to LA, from a filmmakers perspective. How do I choose where to live? What can I first expect? How much should I have saved? How do I find an apartment? …
Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your favorite up-and-coming directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own...
2017-11-171h 04
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingA Filmmakers Guide To Moving To LA – Just Shoot It Podcast 85So you want to move to Los Angeles? Matt and Oren of Just Shoot It guide you through the ins and outs of getting ready to move to LA, from a filmmakers perspective. How do I choose where to live? What can I first expect? How much should I have saved? How do I find an apartment?
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Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your favorite up-and-coming directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own...
2017-11-171h 04
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingA Filmmakers Guide To Moving To LA – Just Shoot It Podcast 85So you want to move to Los Angeles? Matt and Oren of Just Shoot It guide you through the ins and outs of getting ready to move to LA, from a filmmakers perspective. How do I choose where to live? What can I first expect? How much should I have saved? How do I find an apartment?
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Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your favorite up-and-coming directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own...
2017-11-171h 04