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Alumni Live: The PodcastMaking a Film on a MicrobudgetJoel Potrykus, class of 1999, talks with Charles Beale and Jake Bowen, both class of 2011, about their experience in the world of making movies with small budgets and “Studio Fest” the unique film festival they created.
Here's the link to StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship
The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship
2022-09-2751 min
StudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E17 - How Jordan Graham Made a Studio-Quality Feature by HimselfJordan Graham, the creator of horror film "Sator," walks us through the seven-year process of making a feature film all by himself. He may not be the first to make a movie on his own, but he may be one of the first to make a movie on his own that looks and sounds this darn good.Sator released on VOD in February, 2021 and as of May, 2022 is available on limited edition Blu-ray at https://www.cauldron-films.com/products/satorle The article breaking down Jordan's process and gear: https://nofilmschool.com/sator-film-seven-yearsM...2022-06-0351 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E16 - Reinventing the Distribution Game featuring Naomi McDougall JonesHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 16, we talk to multi-hyphenate Naomi McDougall Jones, and get a look behind the distribution curtain, and what we can do as independent filmmakers to navigate it.Constellation Incubator will...2021-08-1535 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E15 - Jeremy O. Harris on Screenwriting and AuthenticityHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 15, we talk to Zola writer Jeremy O. Harris, and learn what it's like navigating the industry while maintaining your authenticity as an artist.SOUVENIRS Now available on:...2021-07-2124 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E14 - The Dark Side of Filmmaking with Alex FerrariHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 14, we talk to Alex Ferrari, and get critical advice on navigating the treacherous aspects of the film industry.SOUVENIRS Now available on:Redboxhttps://www.redbox...2021-07-0131 min
Bold of You to SayThe Movie That Inspired Mortal KombatIn this episode Alex and Jared discuss Falcon & The Winter Soldier, upcoming Marvel series, and Big Trouble In Little China.Podcast website: https://redcircle.com/shows/bold-of-you-to-sayLeave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bold-of-you-to-say-1462323Podcast clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFY0pg922py2OA1PhzS6dVQMerch: http://tee.pub/lic/a5VKPbBwJu4Alex's socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coke.and.doritos/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanderMeyersTiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJhjEfqM/2021-04-301h 42StudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E13 - The first-ever film sold as an NFT: LotawanaHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 13, we interview Trevor Hawkins and the team behind the film Lotawana, and discover how they're using blockchain and NFTs to finance their feature film and embracing new technology to question the...2021-04-2738 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E12 - Evan Glodell on The Filmmaking "Law of Attraction"How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 12, we talk to Evan Glodell, 2012 Independent Spirit Award nominee and Coatwolf founder, about how the right filmmaking ethos can help you find collaborators in getting your movies made.This e...2021-03-2828 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E11 - Cathy Yan talks with StudioFest Year 1 Winner Anna MikamiHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 11, we talk to Cathy Yan, Writer/Director of Dead Pigs (2018), Director of Birds of Prey (2020), and find out what it takes to go from indies to studio features. This e...2021-03-0916 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E10 - Nicholas Ashe Bateman on Building a Microbudget Fantasy World in a WarehouseHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 10, we talk to Nicholas Ashe Bateman, writer, director, and visual effects artist behind 'The Wanting Mare,' and learn how he made a VFX heavy fantasy epic on a micro budget.2021-02-0953 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E9 - Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin talk 'The Climb'How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 9, we talk to Mike Covino and Kyle Marvin about their debut feature, The Climb, and how they turned their short film into a feature produced by Topic and being distributed by...2021-01-2544 min
MovieMakerStudioFest Founders Jess Jacklin and Charles BealeA few years ago, filmmakers Charles Beale and Jess Jacklin felt like the film festival circuit wasn't working for them, so they thought about what their perfect festival would look like — and then started it. It's called StudioFest, and it's already released one award-winning film.As you'll gather, Jess and Charles are incredibly transparent about what they're doing — and they get into a lot of specifics, and numbers, in their web series and podcast Demystified, presented by MovieMaker. You can submit a script or film to StudioFest.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2021-01-0536 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E8 - Evolving StudioFestHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 8, we announce our new model format and share what to expect from this year's festival.SOUVENIRS Now available on:Redboxhttps://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies...2021-01-0416 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E7 - Pre-Pro ProblemsHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 7, we give a long-needed update on the status of the film coming out of the Ojai festival, as well as face some hard truths about the current StudioFest system.2020-11-3018 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E6 - A Q&A with Jim CummingsHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 6, we talk to Jim Cummings, 2016 Sundance 'Best Short Film' winner, about the future of independent filmmaking. We discuss the new age of film finance and how to become Yorgos Lanthimos from...2020-11-2518 min
MovieMakerJim Cummings (The Wolf of Snow Hollow)Jim Cummings is the writer director and star of The Wolf of Snow Hollow, in which a small mountain town is hit by a series of killings that seem like the work of a wolf. Or is it a werewolf?The film stars Cummings as a deputy in meltdown, and Robert Forster plays the head of the department in one of his final roles. Cummings talks about how he broke into DIY indie filmmaking, how he mines real-life public freakouts for laughs, and the movies that Forster recommend to an unsuspecting co-star before his death last...2020-10-2224 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E5 - The Cavalry Isn't ComingHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 5, we talk about Mark Duplass' 2015 SXSW keynote speech, The Cavalry Isn't Coming. We explore how extensively it holds up today, and if contemporary filmmakers can still do well by following his...2020-10-0914 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E4 - Get a LawyerHow do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 4, we talk about our distribution deal with 2018 StudioFest winners Anna Mikami and Matt Sorvillo. Then we talk the specifics of the deal with David Allen Pierce, of Pierce Law Group. 2020-07-0119 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E3 - Distribution Part 3How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 3, we document our conversation with Glass House Distribution as we get closer to selling our first feature, Souvenirs.Marmoset Tracks 00:00, 12:42, 16:57 No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA: https://www.m...2020-06-1518 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E2 - Distribution Part 2How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.In Episode 2, we continue our exploration of distribution.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpB5ZRuMLIO6jDkPlMU-PwTwitter: https://twitter.com/StudioFestOFCLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiofestoffficial...2020-06-0417 minStudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker MagazineDemystified S1E1 - Distribution Part 1How do I get funding for my feature film? How do I get distribution for my film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about. For episode 1, we're starting at the end with distribution. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpB5ZRuMLIO6jDkPlMU-Pw?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/StudioFestOFCL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiofestofficial/ Facebook: https://ww...2020-05-2521 minBold of You to SayThe Future Of Beginner Filmmaking w/ Jamie Donnelly (Rocky Horror, Grease)In this episode, Gavin and I interview actress Jamie Donnelly (Grease, The Rocky Horror Show). We discuss her life, her career, and the past and future of the film industry. She can be seen in the upcoming StudioFest film "Souvenirs", releasing this September.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bold-of-you-to-say/donations2019-06-241h 24