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Happy Hour Flix | HHF"The Muppet Christmas Carol" | with guest James AllerdyceHAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.As the snow blankets the streets and the scent of mulled wine fills the air, we can't help but feel the warmth of holiday nostalgia—especially when it comes to the timeless classic, "The Muppet Christmas Carol." This episode is a toast to that festive magic, with a special spotlight on the film's endearing blend of Charles Dickens's prose and the Muppets' signature humor. Hosts Steven Pierce and Matt...
2023-12-211h 17
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGA 2000+ Theatrical Screen release for "The Shift" featuring Brock Heasley and Ken CarpenterWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.In today's episode we speak with Director Brock Heasley and Producer Ken Carpenter, the filmmaking team behind "The Shift". With well over 2000 screens in their theatrical release, James Allerdyce takes us through the process of making this "faith adjacent" film from Angel Studios.IFG is created by Framework Productions, produced and hosted by Steven Pierce, James Allerdyce, and Matt Mundy. The music is by Glass Boy. Find his music on freemusicarchive.org.And be sure to check out our other podcast, HAPPY HOUR FLIX, a...
2023-12-1237 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow To Resurrect an Icon of Sexuality and Gender | The Disappearance of Shere HiteWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.In today's episode we dive right into a genre centrally important to so many independent filmmakers, documentary. Hosts James Allerdyce and Matt Mundy get to sit down with acclaimed director and producer Nicole Newnham and her latest film The Disappearance of Shere Hite. We are specifically looking into the techniques and artistry of creating a cohesive and compelling storyline exploring the life of an impactful author-celebrity who in recent years has seemingly just disappeared.Using interviews from fellow activists, friends, romantic partners as well as sifting through...
2023-12-0554 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFSteel Magnolias | with guest Tom Hodges (Steel Magnolias, Heavyweights, Shoot the Moon)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Hop aboard the steel train as hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy journey back to the film set of the unforgettable "Steel Magnolias." With actor Tom Hodges as our guide, we peel back the curtain to reveal the camaraderie, challenges, and triumphs that made filming this dialogue-rich movie an unforgettable experience. We'll explore the intricacies of working with Robert Harling as well as the genius behind the script, and ch...
2023-11-281h 05Happy Hour Flix | HHFThe NeverEnding Story | with guest James Allerdyce (HERD, Buke & Gase, Top Photographer)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Today we jump back to one what is quickly becoming one of our favorite years to review movies, 1984....with movies such as the top-grossers Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Karate Kid, Police Academy, Footloose, Beverly Hill Cop, Star Trek III, as well as The Terminator, Amadeus, Nightmare on Elm Street, This is Spinal Tap, Starman, and two we've talked about before, Gremlins and the Last Starfighter, T...
2023-11-141h 24Happy Hour Flix | HHFNight of the Creeps | with guest Drew Droege (Bob's Burgers, Key & Peele, Hot in Cleveland)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Get ready for a delightful trip down memory lane of "magical trash" as we welcome our delightful and hilarious friend Drew Droege to our podcast! We'll be reminiscing about the cult classic horror flick Night of the Creeps from 1986. Brace yourself for a chat that's as nostalgic as it is humorous, complete with discussions about Drew's own witty podcast, Minor Revelations....
2023-10-311h 06Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow Independent Films Can Catch Fire with Ratings & Reviews | The Action/Horror Film HERDWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.In today's episode we dive right into one of the later challenges along the filmmaking journey - getting your film in front of your potential audience. How to actually break through with ratings and reviews in key places.The landscape is always changing and tomorrow it may be different. In the meantime, these particular algorithms on streaming platforms hold a lot of sway as to what movies actually get "shelf space" in their store.With this in mind, we here at IFG share the great news that...
2023-10-2407 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | with guest Timothy V Murphy (Sons of Anarchy, Snowpiercer, National Treasure 2)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Have you ever pondered over the deeper meanings and cultural impact of the 1975 classic movie, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'? Join hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy as we dissect this cinematic tour de force, alongside our esteemed guest, renowned actor Timothy V Murphy. Timothy's breadth of experience and unique insights are a boon to our exploration of this film's many layers...
2023-10-171h 06Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHERD U.S. Premiere & Creating The Captivating Key Art with Eric VasquezFinding that visual anchor, the shorthand to an audience's memory for your film. This is just part of the importance as well as the difficulty of Key Art.How does it work, what is the relationship with the artist like? Or maybe you want to become a Key Artist yourself and wonder what a functional workflow should be? These are just some of the things covered in today's episode with designer Eric Vasquez. Eric was also the Key Artist for our feature film, HERD, which we talk about as well. Being a horror, action film with some v...
2023-10-1052 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFA League of Their Own | with guests Ellen Adair & Eric Gilde (Take Me In To The Ballgame)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.In today's episode, hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy sit down with the special guests, baseball movie experts, not to mention baseball-analytics duo-gurus, Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde.Get ready to step back in time to the glorious movies of 1992, bringing it home to for a unique...
2023-10-031h 06Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGFilm Distribution | Malcolm Ingram's 30+ Year's Tales of Independent FilmmakingWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's GuideThe navigation of film distribution can be one of the more difficult parts of the filmmaker's process. From understanding deal memos, aligning expectations, to simply getting something you've undoubtedly spent so much time and effort on in front of, and sometimes literally in the hands of, your intended audience.These are just some of the things covered in today's valuable and personal episode with guest Malcolm Ingram - an acclaimed and decorated filmmaker and documentarian, as well as an ambassador of the now resurgent desire for physical media...
2023-09-2655 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFFULL METAL JACKET | with guest Dean Imperial (Godfather of Harlem, Hammerhead, Imposters)Welcome to an episode that takes you behind the scenes of the classic 1987 film, Full Metal Jacket. Hosts Steven Pierce, Matt Mundy, and writer Dean Imperial explore Stanley Kubrick's audacious masterpiece, from the profound impact of the opening scene to the painstaking detail that went into the film's production. Along the way, we also share a personal intoxicating delight - a special cocktail mixed by one of our favorite mixologists, friend of the pod, Chadwick Sutton. He affectionately calls this play on the Mexican firing squad the "Jelly Donut", served to you by our friends at ...
2023-09-191h 18Happy Hour Flix | HHFSpecial Episode: Andrew Fleming, Director & Co-Writer, 'The Craft'We have a real treat for you today, film aficionados! hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy sat down with Andrew Fleming, the visionary mind behind the iconic 90's movie, The Craft. Let him take you on a journey through his versatile career that has seen him work on a range of projects from the Michael J Fox Show and Younger to Dolly Parton's Heartstrings. Get ready to hear about the extensive research he conducted into Wicca and paganism to infuse a sense of realism into The Craft. And brace yourself for his hilarious anecdote about filming 10,000 cold and uncooperative...
2023-09-1423 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGComedy Central's "Office Race"This week we connect with Jared Lapidus (director & co-writer) and James McCarthy (co-writer) who are the filmmakers behind "Office Race" the recently released ensemble comedy movie featuring Beck Bennett (SNL), Joe McHale (Community), J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and a long list of other notable actors which is now out on Comedy Central! A quick reminder, no matter where you are listening to us, if you could rate us and drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, we’d be so grateful - it really helps us spread the news and build the community.If...
2023-09-1248 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFThe Last Starfighter | with guest Devon Schwab (SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.In today's episode, hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy sit down with the ever-clever and lover of all hidden gems of the 80's, and good friend Devon Schwab. Buckle up because we're time-traveling to the Star League's final "frontier" of 80s, taking a closer look at the iconic film, THE LAST STARFIGHTER. As we reminisce about our favorite scenes - we'll be discussing...
2023-09-051h 01Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGStrike Agreement Misconceptions & Roots of A.I. FearsWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.Four common misconceptions with SAG-AFTRA's Interim Agreements and how union members and independent producers can work together to bring the AMPTP back to negotiations.Afterward, we look at some of the roots of A.I. as it applies to using union members' name, image, and likeness and even touch on a case-study that could give us insight as to where negotiations could and possibly should go.More information about all this, and how to support - be it with donations or showing up on the picket...
2023-08-2923 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHFFrightFest, London Special Release | The Craft | with guests Jenn Wexler & Heather BuckleyTo celebrate "The Dark Heart of Cinema" we are excited to bring you very special "FrightFest 2023 HAPPY HOUR FLIX" episode - as filmmakers from the horror movies HERD and The Sacrifice Game, both showcasing at FrightFest, London THIS WEEK, took a little time to get together and talk about one of their favorite 90's horror films, THE CRAFT.And if you're in London this week, be sure to look for us all week!! HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we g...
2023-08-231h 08Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGThe State of Horror Films | Michael Gingold | Fangoria, Rue MorgueWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.Today hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy are joined by friend and special guest and Horror Genre aficionado, Mike Gingold. He's a journalist, screenwriter, author, director, not to mention one of the most well-respected voices in the horror community today, who just may have seen every horror movie ever made.A graduate of NYU film school, and former editor in chief of Fangoria, Gingold today writes for both Fangoria and Rue Morgue, where he started back in 1988 and 1997 respectively.We talk about exciting new films that...
2023-08-1553 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFGremlins | with guest Amanda Fuller (Last Man Standing, Orange is the New Black, Starry Eyes)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.What is it about that fuzzy...or rather furry, past laying eyes on sweet, dangerous Gizmo for the first time? Join us on this nostalgia trip as we rewind to the iconic 80s classic movie, Gremlins. Our special guest Amanda Fuller, a self-proclaimed Gizmo defender, takes us back to her childhood experience of watching this movie for the first time - at a...
2023-08-081h 23Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGThe Entertainment Industry's Metamorphosis: the Netflix EffectWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.What if we told you that Netflix, your go-to for binge-watching, has not just altered your viewing habits but also rattled the very foundations of the entertainment industry? It is true, but what is unclear is if that is a good thing or even sustainable.Netflix and other streaming enterprises' entry into the scene has caused a seismic shift that has reshaped the way we understand entertainment - from revolutionizing consumption patterns to influencing pay scales and labor conditions. Join us as we navigate this game-changing landscape, starting...
2023-08-0119 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGA Happy Hour Flix podcast | It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World with special guest Dana SnyderHey everyone and welcome back to the Independent Filmmaker’s GuideSo a couple of weeks ago we launched our new podcast, Happy Hour Flix - where we sit down with a special guest and talk about a nostalgic film we love and love to talk about. And today we wanted to drop another one of our episodes from that podcast on this feed as another special treat. And as i said before if this feels like something you would also enjoy - we invite you to be sure and subto HAPPY HOUR FLIX as...
2023-07-251h 01Happy Hour Flix | HHFIt's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World | with guest Dana Snyder (Master Shake - Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers, Squidbillies)Hey all, a quick reminder, no matter where you are listening to us, if you could rate us and drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, we’d be so grateful - it really helps us spread the good vibes. Thank you!HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies we love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.On today's episode, ho...
2023-07-2558 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGWhat’s the difference between the AMPTP and Independent Productions?The “first time in 63 years” strike, where SAG-AFTRA has joined the WGA in a labor stoppage due to stalled negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers or AMPTP. And so today we wanted to come on and address this strike and state that we here at IFG stand firmly with our fellow actors and writers in this strike. We hope that at the end of this we will see them protected for their talents and compensated duly for their work. While attempting to understand just what the AMPTP is and it...
2023-07-1806 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFSE7EN | with guest Matt Walton (Mindhunter, No Hard Feelings, Burn After Reading)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies we love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today. It's a lot of fun.On this episode, Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy chat about the unforgettable suspense masterpiece, SE7EN. And to dive into all of the disturbing “pieces” is David Fincher alum, and friend Matt Walton....
2023-07-1155 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGFree Willy, Jason James Richter, and Surviving Fame | a HAPPY HOUR FLIX podcastWelcome to a very "nostalgic" episode of IFG.This week we are launching alongside IFG, our new podcast HAPPY HOUR FLIX, or HHF!Our IFG series is, as you know, a nuts and bolts, inside look at how movies get made. HHF is a podcast where we sit down with a special guest to talk about a nostalgic film we love and love to talk about.Our show, which we are launching today in it's own feed, we also wanted to bring to you today on THIS feed as a special treat for you...
2023-06-2759 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFFree Willy | with guest Jason James Richter (Free Willy, The Little Things, The NeverEnding Story III)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies we love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today. It's a lot of fun. On today's episode, hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy chat about one the most beloved films of a generation, FREE WILLY. And sitting down with them today is none other than the troubled whale-lover himself and star of the franchise, Jason James Richter.Being Richter's first film, they dive deep into many personal experiences, including how he...
2023-06-2758 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow to Document a Cult, Personally | The Fourth WallIn this episode, Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy talk with the project's creators, screenwriters and director Luke Meyer and Keith Newton about their very personal docu-series, The Fourth Wall.For any filmmaker, telling the story and history of a cult with an ever-evolving facade, lead by a mercurial leader can not only take years, but can be difficult to pin down. And when said leader is your own father, it can be beyond daunting...becoming more and more personal as the layers are peeled back.Premiering at Tribeca Film Festival 2023, The Fourth Wall is "an...
2023-06-1344 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFAnnouncing: Happy Hour Flix | All About The Movies We LoveWe are beyond excited to finally announce our new podcast, HAPPY HOUR FLIX!It's been a longtime coming, and glad we are finally here to share something so personal for us.HHF is a light-hearted, casual chat with industry guests and friends about the stories behind the making of popular films and cult classics as well as their impact on our lives.Each episode centers around a film or TV show of special meaning and interest to our guest, diving into the fun and pivotal stories behind them.Remember that movie?! So do we!
2023-06-1301 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGIFG Film Announcement Part 2 | It's Alive | Buke & Gase the filmIn this brief episode, part 2 of our announcement, Steve talks about the US premiere, upcoming news, and now where you can actually see the film BUKE & GASE!To watch the film, just click here: BUKE & GASE FILM (or paste one of these URL's) https://apple.co/40Uu3ww https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/buke-and-gaseIn 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, when tours were cancelled and all live music went silent, one band refused to stay quiet. This is that concert.The musical duo Buke and Gase per...
2023-05-2404 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGIFG Film Premiere Announcement | A Listener Invitation | A New SeasonA very special and short episode this week. Today we have an announcement and an invitation for you all.After beginning this podcast as a way to build up and talk to a community of other filmmakers about their own projects, not only do WE now have multiple films coming down the pike, we have launched our own Narrative Division devoted to the creation of films that tell compelling, original and personal stories. In light of all of this, we are excited to announce our first release of the year, the film BUKE...
2023-04-1906 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGThe Rising Role of the Intimacy CoordinatorToday, more than ever, filmmakers and audiences alike are realizing the importance of having a safe and comfortable set. Not only to keep actors safe, but also ultimately to enable you to be a better filmmaker.Today we joined by Intimacy Coordinator Brooke M. Haney to discuss her job and how she approaches a set.Independent Filmmaker’s Guide | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions IFG | How Movies Get Made
2022-11-1548 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGWorking with Acting Titans like Dustin Hoffman + Sissy SpacekOn this episode, Steven Pierce and James Allerdyce explore Darren Le Gallo's feature film debut, SAM & KATE.From securing his stellar cast of the real-life parent-child combos of Dustin Hoffman/Jake Hoffman and Sissy Spacek/Schuyler Fisk, to scouting the perfect locations, Gallo walks through the inspirations, many years, and steps it took to bring his vision to fruition. Independent Filmmaker’s Guide | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions IFG | How Movies Get Made
2022-11-0742 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow To Make a Crime Drama | American MurdererWelcome back to the Independent Filmmakers GuideToday we'll here from Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy as they chat with writer/director Matthew Gentile about his new movie American Murderer, starring Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, and Jacki Weaver, and a ton of other great actors. Gentile speaks about how he was able to get an all-star cast for his first feature film, as well as how he went about getting the rights for a movie based on real people, events, and crimes. We'll also hear about how they decided to shoot in Utah, the im...
2022-10-2533 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGA Shot Through The Wall | Representation On ScreenIn today's episode, host Steven Pierce sits with Aimee Long to discuss her personal journey of bringing A Shot Through The Wall to screen. From the 2015 concept through it's premiere at the Bentonville Film Festival and recent distribution with Vertical Entertainment, Steve and Aimee talk through the barriers faced early on, the shifting social climate, and leaning into an indie filmmaker's vulnerability in order to deliver something truly unique and personal. A Chinese-American police officer's life unravels after he accidentally shoots an innocent Black man. Facing trial, he wades through his guilt as he navigates the complicated...
2022-01-2532 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow to Cast Your Film Successfully | Prioritizing the Casting DirectorCasting talent may be one of the most visible parts of the pre-production process, but the actual workings and understanding of it can easily remain invisible and elusive for indie filmmakers.Today host Steven Pierce sits with casting director Rachel Reiss CSA to help shed much needed light on what the casting director does and why the CD-filmmaker relationship is so crucial.“Rachel Reiss CSA is a senior casting director at Liz Lewis Casting Partners where she casts Film, TV, Commercials, Animation and VO nationwide. She has cast hundreds of commercials and vo...
2021-12-1456 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGRebels Without a Crew | Insights From the Indie Horror Feature Alone With YouYou know the slogans, get it done, just do it, shoot what you have…Emly Bennett and Justin Brooks put it all to the test when they decided to shoot their feature on their own during the pandemic.Today hosts Steven Pierce and James Allerdyce discuss with these resourceful artist about how they stopped wanting to make a film and actually made it happen. From concept, to execution, to a recent distribution deal…this episode is a great up-close guide for any filmmaker.Alone With YouAs a youn...
2021-09-2148 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGCapturing Collapse in Venezuela: the HBO Max Doc A La CalleWe’ve heard news bytes about the horrors and tragedies in Venezuela, but most of us don’t have a clear idea of what has and continues to transpire.Today hosts Steven Pierce and James Allerdyce sit down with the daring filmmakers, directors Maxx Caicedo and Nelson G. Navarrete and producer Shawna L. Brakefield as they layout their 5+ year journey, giving both us in the film community and the world at-large a close and very real picture of what is happening not only in Venezuela, but what could easily happen in our own backyard. This is A...
2021-09-1446 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGWhat Does Resilience Actually Look Like | LoreleiBeing resilient, able to bounce back from failures. Seeing possibility in unexpected places.This may be a main thread in the storyline in the film Lorelei, but it also applies to every indie film and filmmaker.Today, hosts Steven Pierce & James Allerdyce sit down with the writer-director of Lorelei, Sabrina Doyle. While breaking down the entire process and experience of making this beautiful drama, we cover topics ranging from philosophical to practical - working with children, building a family dynamic without rehearsal, cancelled festivals, finding the optimum fps for shooting under water. And...
2021-07-2745 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow The Colorist Becomes a Storyteller | Documentary FilmmakingWith the rise of high-quality documentary filmmaking in recent years, the importance of the documentary colorist has come to the forefront.In this episode, Steve sits down with filmmaker and colorist, Robert Arnold. Robert is the founder of Lateral Films where he works extensively on documentary features, including 2020’s Stray “following the world of Zeytin, a stray dog living life on the streets of Istanbul” (- IMBDb.com). Be sure to check it out on Hulu.Today’s discussion runs deep, from debates on resolution vs. color science, utilizing degraded footage, to how working remotely has now...
2021-07-2044 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGYour Story Must Be Relevant: a Conversation with The God CommitteeIn the independent film world, “why does your story need to be told?” is one of the most important questions to answer early on. And the film THE GOD COMMITTEE is a great example of how you answer this can have a huge impact on your film’s potential success and impact.Today, hosts Steven Pierce and James Allerdyce sit-down with writer/directer Austin Stark to discuss his powerful answer to that question. And as always, we dive deep into the entire process, including how to work with high profile actors such as Kelsey Grammer, Julia...
2021-07-1331 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGThe "Legitimate Business" of Making a Harvey Keitel Gangster Film | LanskyMeyer Lansky is as instrumental to The National Crime Syndicate as Harvey Keitel is to legendary cinematic performances.In writer/director Eytan Rockaway’s second feature, he brings them both together, with an all-star cast in order to tell the true and personal story of the most infamous gangsters you’ve never heard of in the movie LANKSY.In today’s episode, hosts Steven Pierce and James Allerdyce walk through each step of the process with Rockaway, from financing, to choosing locations, production design in two separate time periods, distribution, as well as technical aspects of running the se...
2021-07-0646 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow To Create a TV Pilot With an Indie Filmmaking Mind | TimberwoodProducing an indie pilot for a potential series is almost like making half of a feature film, but with its own unique challenges. In addition to the usual hurdles, it also entails conceiving hours and hours of future content and story arcs, selling those ideas to potential buyers or investors. It is a different fork of the same river as features, but many times involves a very large creative and financial commitment, with less time and fewer resources overall. Today our host, Steven Pierce, talks with writer and director Blake McWilliam who assembled a very talented group f...
2021-06-2944 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGStart Planning Your Film’s Distribution & Marketing | Brainstorm MediaMany filmmakers spend their lives learning to create, rewrite and refine their visions into something personal and meaningful. And for most, distribution is that step where they look for someone else to take that film and shepherd it to success. Today we speak with Michelle Shwarzstein, Vice President of Marketing and Acquisitions at Brainstorm Media. She oversees all their film acquisitions and marketing strategies for all kinds platforms and a variety of genres.Visit them at brainmedia.comIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced and...
2021-06-2253 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGYour Film Is Not Done | Color Correction with Josh BohoskeyWhen host Steven Pierce started working with SNL he met Josh Bohoskey, an amazing colorist who also works with The Mill in NYC. In addition to coloring multiple pieces a week for SNL, Josh colors everything from commercials, feature films, to music videos, and is a recent recipient of the AICE Colorist of The Year.In today’s episode, Steve and Josh explore the critical nature and importance of the often overlooked and misunderstood process of color correction. Budgeting for it early on, building relationships early, and knowing exactly how color correction will separate your film- elevating it fr...
2021-06-1541 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGGiving Your Film a Face For Your Audience | Key ArtA movie poster can be the difference between a successful movie and a failure.After designing posters for films like Pulp Fiction, The English Patient, Y Tu Mamá También, Ocean's 11, Training Day and countless others, James Verdesoto of Indika Entertainment Advertising has made key art for films of all size budgets. In this episode we talk through many of the considerations and calculations made to help successfully bring the audience to the filmmaker's hard work. IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced and edited by Matt Mundy & Aud...
2021-06-0840 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGMaking The Film You Want Against All OddsIndependent filmmaking already comes with so many inherit challenges. Now imagine creating an independent film during the height of the 2020 Covid 19 outbreak in the US. Today we speak with the filmmakers, director Gary Gardner and producer Monica-Tezla Solis Vega behind the new indie feature Every Man For Himself, to find out how they adapted their production to Covid 19, becoming the first SAG approved on-location feature.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced and edited by Matt Mundy & Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music i...
2021-06-0142 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow to Market Your Movie VisuallyThink of an iconic movie poster from the past 20 years. There is a good chance you're thinking of the work of Indika Entertainment. They design movie posters, ad campaigns, key art and have created many memorable images including some of the legendary art for Pulp Fiction and Ocean's Eleven among many, many more. Creative Director Vivek Mathur talks us through the process of designing images for films, how crucial that is for a movie's success, and what you need to keep in mind to visually market your project! http://indika.comIFG is created by F...
2021-05-2537 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGMake Your Micro-Budget a Big Success: Pink OpaqueWith big studios increasingly producing so-called “indie films” that headline the festival circuit with top tier celebrities, it may be easy to forget what the term actually means: being truly independent from the studio system and raising film's the budget from, well, wherever the film's producers are able to find it. The producer of this film touts “made with love, not with money”. It was no doubt that spirit that allowed his team to create the new micro budget independent film, Pink Opaque."Los Angeles film student struggles to graduate while navigating a budding romance and reconnecting with his...
2021-05-1858 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGIndie Film Producer Master Class | The Film SILOThe role of Producer for a movie often wears many hats. And in indie filmmaking they often wear hats upon hats. What do they do? They make it happen. Today we speak with Sam Goldberg about his journey throughout the creation of his latest film, SILO. He'll talk through everything from securing locations for filming to finding theaters for distribution, and all the relationships formed along the way. IFG | How Movies Get Made
2021-05-111h 00
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGWrite What You Know, Shoot What You Have: The Success of THE DJINNThe old adage in school is to write what you know, and in independent film to shoot what we have. Today we talk to two resourceful filmmakers who made a horror film with what was right in front of them, proving how important it can be to do both. The 2021 release of THE DJINN with David Charbonier and Justin Powell."A mute boy is trapped in his apartment with a sinister monster when he makes a wish to fulfill his heart's greatest desire." - IMDb In Theaters, Digital and On Demand on Friday, Ma...
2021-05-0450 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow To Navigate Any Set: Actor Todd Alan CrainFilmmaking consists of many moving parts all working together cohesively. One of the most visible of those parts is obviously the actor. Today we take a look at the process of the actor, discussing the perspective, lessons and workflow of navigating many different sets. You will have seen our guest on The Punisher, Broad City, Quantico and much, much more. Actor Todd Alan Crain.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced and edited by Matt Mundy & Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by...
2021-04-2754 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow To Create A Prolific Film Career: 50 years with Steven Poster A.S.C.From working with Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg on huge budget classics, to helming indie film darlings such as Donnie Darko and Strange Brew, Cinematographer Steven Poster, ASC shares what it takes to continue making films, over 70 films and tv episodes in fact, for more than 50 years.Today we sit down with him to discuss how he's built such a lasting career and how he maintains the wonder of the work.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced and edited by Matt Mundy & Audrey Rae McHale...
2021-04-2056 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow To Move From Commercials to Features: The Ghost Who WalksIt’s easy to think new filmmakers arrive on the scene out of nowhere, creating their first feature success overnight. The truth is- filmmaking is born out of experience. In this interview, we speak with the producer and director duo, who took the years of lessons learned from commercial work and relayed them into their first feature film, The Ghost Who Walks. Visit www.IndependentFilmmakersGuide.com for the full interview as well as BTS images, stills from the films, and more.Follow Us: Instagram | Vimeo | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeLeave us...
2020-12-0140 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGUsing comedy to tell meaningful stories: Jenna Laurenzo on Lez BombWriting and directing your first feature will always come with its own unique challenges. But now add working with an ensemble cast of famous actors and basically creating your own niche in order to comedically tell your meaningful story. This is exactly what Jenna Laurenzo navigated successfully with her hilarious film Lez Bomb now on Amazon Prime.IFG Podcast | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by Glas...
2020-11-2444 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow to Capture Authenticity in a Documentary: Justin Staple's American RapstarCreating a story for your feature length film sometimes develops along the way. That is certainly often the case when filming a Documentary. We speak with this filmmaker about the importance of having access to the talent, staying authentic when representing them, and digging in on long edits, while creating his Documentary Feature, American Rapstar.IFG Podcast | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by Glass Boy. Find...
2020-11-1734 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGCosts That Will Kill Your Film: The Importance of the Line ProducerThe most important answers to questions no filmmaker knows to even ask.Many filmmakers have spent countless time studying camera, lighting, and story. But when it comes to actually making the project, many artists are completely lost. Estimating a budget, raising and allocating funds, and all the nitty gritty details surrounding business of filmmaking are often mysterious and hard to decipher. Today we’re joined by Ellyn Vander Wyden to discuss the extremely important but rarely talked about position on a film. The Line Producer.Ellyn Vander Wyden has been working for the past 15 years overseeing th...
2020-11-1044 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGThe 9 Day Feature FilmLow budgets and fast schedules are prevalent in the world of independent filmmaking. Today hear about both of those things as we speak with Noam Kroll, who made a truly independent micro-budget feature in just 9 days. Learn some of the lessons and takeaways from his film PSYCHOSYNTHESIS.IFG Podcast | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by Glass Boy. Find his music on freemusicarchive.org....
2020-11-0337 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHorror King: Jeffrey ReddickThe Horror genre has long been a cornerstone for independent films. Today, we speak with a writer whose love of (and unique takes on) the genre has helped carve out his own place among horror films and fans, both in the past - with the launch of the Final Destination franchise - and into the present and future with his latest movie Don’t Look Back.IFG Podcast | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and ho...
2020-10-2751 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHouse of Cards, Mr. Robot and More: Jeremy HolmIn this episode we spotlight one of the central parts of putting your film together: attaching your actor. So today we sit down with actor Jeremy Holm, best known as Agent Nathan Green on “House of Cards”, Mr. Sutherland on "Mr. Robot”, and now as the terrifying forest ranger in the indie horror feature The Ranger. (If you haven’t heard our full episode on The Ranger, check it out). He lays out great lessons for actors on indie sets, TV series and everything in between, as well how filmmakers and actors can build longterm relationships over an entire career.
2020-10-2033 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGNigel Barker: Photos, Film, & Finding Your VoiceEvery filmmaker’s journey is unique. Some follow paths while other times we make them like photographer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Nigel Barker. The important thing is to bring your passion with every pivot. This artist's passion has led him from photography to filmmaking, and tons of places in between. Be it from America’s Next Top Model to documentaries in Haiti, many might not know how truly diverse his career continues to be. IFG Podcast | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited b...
2020-10-1342 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGKiller Queen - From Producer To Director: Jenn WexlerFilmmaker Jenn Wexler is well-known and highly respected in the horror film community. In this episode, we talk with her about her love of the genre and how she strategically progressed in the film industry to not only direct her first feature, but also create an immediate cult classic. The punk slasher horror film, The Ranger.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by Glass Boy. Find his music on freemusicarchive.org.
2020-10-0625 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGCreating a Horror Slasher: The RangerGenre films are a great way to build a fanbase and community. Horror in particular is one of the most successful and loved genres that, much like its villains, never seems to die. It's also where many indie features can thrive and reach an audience without a major studio attached. Today we have the team behind the punk/slasher film, The Ranger, who have done just that. IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is...
2020-09-2941 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGMake One Million Bucks Look Like Ten: Lucky GrandmaOn the surface, how a film succeeds can feel like a roll of the dice. In our conversation, this Director of Photography and Writer/Director duo reveals how it was actually their skill, determination, attention to detail and relationships that helped them create their heist comedy, LUCKY GRANDMA.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by Glass Boy. Find his music on freemusicarchive.orgVisit www.IndependentFilmmakersGuide.com for...
2020-09-2235 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGSTILL HERE: A Focus On ActingStill Here is a film about resilience, following the heartbreaking story of a missing 12-year-old girl, and the pain her family endures. In a previous talk, we were able to sit down with the director and cinematographer of the film, where director Vlad Feier stressed that films are made by people, not equipment. And so, in this episode we are joined by some of the very people who brought this story to life: cast members Maurice McRae, Johnny Whitworth, Jeremy Holm along with their director, to talk about about their personal processes for the roles and their experiences on...
2020-09-1536 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGJohn Leguizamo Directs His First Feature: Critical ThinkingJohn Leguizamo has been a force in the entertainment industry for over 30 years and still the storytelling freedom of independent filmmaking attracted him to team up with writer Dito Montiel. Facing the challenges of self-funding and financing and working with a low budget, their movie is more than a story to them. It is a part of the mission to represent their culture in the media, and show it in an accurate way. To make an independent film that would give a voice to the true story of the often overlooked, ignored and written-out communities of Miami youth.
2020-09-0844 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGStill Here: Prioritizing PerformancePassion, performance, and planning. Creating an independent feature takes all of them. From knowing how to get from your actors both planned and improvised performances, to knowing how to light a room and prepare camera rigs, there is always a need for a plethora of knowledge, experience, gear, and even budget. But as we hear from both the cinematographer and director of the new indie feature, Still Here, in the end films are made with people, not equipment.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy...
2020-09-0136 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGSafe On Set After CovidAs the world continues to return from the effects of the Corona Virus and the associated stay at home orders, the film and television industry is bracing for what life on set will be like. Today we are joined by two veterans of the industry to talk about what coming back looks like and what we should expect as we call “action”. The production technology specialist for the cinematographers guild: Michael Chabliss and the former President of international cinematographers guild, board member of the ASC, and still very active working cinematographer, Steven Poster.IFG is crea...
2020-08-2830 min