Indie Inclinations
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEverything you ever wanted to know about indie filmmaking.
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Episodes
A woman over 40 is just a human over 40.
November 01, 2022 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBListen to my rant about the term "a woman of a certain age"...it's entertaining and informative. :-)
Where does the term line producer come from anyway?
October 25, 2022 03:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBThe film industry is full of weird titles. Learn how the term line producer came into being with Arthur Vincie!
How do you build your audience?
October 18, 2022 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.45 MBTo build your audience you absolutely need at least $10 million in advertising budget. Or do you?
The Little Mermaid is packing a big punch...
October 11, 2022 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBThe latest version of The Little Mermaid is stirring up some controversy so I thought I'd weigh in and explain why if you really want to be true to the source material, you would cast a transgender female in the main role.
What the heck does a line producer do?
October 04, 2022 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MBThis segment features filmmaker and line producer extraordinaire who explains the responsibilities of a line producer on an indie film set.
Moving from Acting to Writing with Deborah Goodwin
September 29, 2022 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MBDeborah Goodwin talks about moving from acting to writing. (You can hear Deborah talk about her vampire film and being an authentic writer in Season 2: Episode 36.) Learn more about Deborah here: https://www.goodwindeborah.com/
Deborah Goodwin Bonus Episode
September 29, 2022 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MBDeborah Goodwin talks about being an authentic writer and vampire movies. Learn more about Deborah here: https://www.goodwindeborah.com/
Skills that will help you as an artist.
September 22, 2022 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.53 MBFilmmaking, a team sport or a dictatorship?
September 15, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.64 MBNepotism
September 08, 2022 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBIn this episode, Shari breaks down recent comments by Gweneth Paltrow and Sydney Sweeney around nepotism. Note, this is a rant. https://defector.com/the-money-is-in-all-the-wrong-places/ https://parade.com/entertainment/social-media-reacts-to-gwyneth-paltrow-nepotism-comments
Why be an Indie Filmmaker with Talia Lugacy
September 01, 2022 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBTalia Lugacy talks about making indie films and her film This is Not a War Story. (Talia speaks about writing a screenplay in her bonus episode, Season 2: Episode 31.) Watch This is Not a War Story: https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYWTf4giNOqPDwgEAAACb
Talia Lugacy Bonus Episode
September 01, 2022 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBTalia Lugacy talks about writing a script and her film This Is Not a War Story. Watch This is Not a War Story: https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYWTf4giNOqPDwgEAAACb
Constructive Feedback
August 25, 2022 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.71 MBConstructive Feedback. How do you know you are giving and getting it? Check out these tips on giving feedback.
Myths of the Industry
August 18, 2022 03:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBFeel like you've been sold a bill of goods? Maybe you have. This week I break down some industry myths and unveil the truth about the magical world of filmmaking.
Finding Your Topic
August 11, 2022 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.25 MBConfused? Don't know which of the many social issues in the world is the right one to focus on? This week I offer some tips on how to figure it out.
Getting Past the Doom and Gloom
August 04, 2022 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.11 MBHow to get inspired when all feels like doom and gloom and the planet is about to die. At times it feels impossible to keep going as an artist. This week, I'll be offering some tips on how to get past, or more likely around it all.
What do you do while waiting for funds?
July 28, 2022 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.15 MBThis week, Shari reveals a few things you can focus on while you are waiting for funds so you can keep being an artist and have a life.
Unknown Jobs in the Industry
July 21, 2022 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBThis week, Shari goes through a number of jobs in the film industry that you may not know about.
Dealing with a Sensitive Topic
July 14, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MBWant to write about a sensitive topic, but afraid you will offend someone. Check out this week's episode from Indie Inclinations where Shari talks about the best way to approach these types of scripts.
Don Scime Bonus Episode
July 07, 2022 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.01 MBDon talks about being a teaching artist. Learn more about Don: http://www.donscime.com/
Making Your Own Work with Don Scime
July 07, 2022 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MBDon talks about making his own work as an actor. (Hear more from Don Scime in episode 26.) Learn more about Don Scime: http://www.donscime.com
Make a Reel
June 30, 2022 03:00 - 58 seconds - 750 KBIn this, Shari redirects you to YouTube to watch how to make a reel: https://youtu.be/g1vIZIyLXJo
Tips for Pre-production
June 23, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBIn this episode, Shari explains a few things to keep in mind while in pre-production.
Tips for Writing a Screenplay Around a Social Issue
June 16, 2022 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBIn this episode, Shari explains her process for writing a screenplay around a social issue.
Five Resources
June 09, 2022 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.97 MBIn this epsidoe, Shari reveals five places to get free advice.
Jack of All Trades
June 02, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MBIn this video, Shari talks about why it is good to try out different artistic outlets.
Shannon Post Bonus Episode
May 25, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MBShannon talks about moving to Alaska! Want to learn more about Shannon? https://www.shannonlpost.com/
Sage Advice From Career Coach Shannon Post
May 25, 2022 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBHere some great tips from a professional career coach, Shannon Post. (The extra bonus episode with Shannon Post is Season 2: Episode 20.) Want to learn more from Shannon? https://www.shannonlpost.com/
Avoiding Festival Scams
May 19, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MBIn this video, Shari talks about how film festivals should treat you with respect and not just suck money from you.
Culture and Filmmaking
May 12, 2022 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.04 MBIn this episode, Shari talks about why she sometimes makes films with Jewish themes and Jewish characters and why authenticity matters.
Shari Carpenter Bonus Episode
May 05, 2022 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBShari Carpenter talks about Sundance and whether or not having a film there is a requirement for success. Learn more about Shari C.: http://www.sharilynettecarpenter.com/
Journey to Directing TV with Shari Carpenter
May 05, 2022 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBShari Carpenter talks about her journey directing television. (The bonus segment mentioned in this episode, is episode 15.) Learn more about Shari C.: http://www.sharilynettecarpenter.com/
Deborah Goodwin and Play Directing
April 30, 2022 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.56 MBFilmmaker Deborah Goodwin talks about going back to the theatre to direct a play. To get tickets to the play Roommates visit: https://freshfruitfestival.com/2022mainstage/
Sarah Pirozek Bonus Episode
April 28, 2022 03:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this video, Sarah and Shari discuss her film #LIKE and offer some tips for actors starting out in indie film. Watch #LIKE: https://decider.com/movie/like/
Distribution with Sarah Pirozek
April 28, 2022 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MBSarah Pirozek details her journey finding distribution for her feature film #LIKE. (The bonus episode referenced at the start of this video is Season 2: Episode 13.) Watch #LIKE: https://decider.com/movie/like/ Sarah's articles about her distribution journey Part I https://filmmakermagazine.com/109861-searching-for-an-independent-distribution-strategy-amidst-pandemics-and-streaming-wars/#.YiTWM_XMKDU Part II https://filmmakermagazine.com/111140-diy-lives-likes-distribution-journey-part-tw...
Change the World
April 21, 2022 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBIn this episode, Shari talks about how films can help change the world, especially when it comes to Climate Change.
Stop Making These Types of Films
April 14, 2022 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBIn this episode, Shari rants about types of films she feels have been overdone and should avoid being made...ever again.
Sundance and Pitching with Stavroula Toska
April 07, 2022 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.77 MBProducer Stavroula Toska talks about being a Sundance and pitching. Want to learn more about Stavroula? Check out her website here: https://www.thetoskamatrix.com.
Stavroula Toska Bonus Episode
April 07, 2022 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.3 MBStavroula talks about Switch, her web series about the dominatrix world. Learn more about Switch here: https://switchtheseries.com/
Marketing for the Indie Filmmaker, Actor and Artist
March 30, 2022 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBIn this episode, Shari goes through the details of what you need to set up to market yourself as an artist. Shari references her marketing rant. To listen to that, go to Season 2: Episode 7, Marketing tech is going to kill me! If you want to learn more about Shari's "social media team", visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdreyfuss/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabatitto/
Marketing tech is going to kill me!
March 30, 2022 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MBListen to Shari rant about marketing tech. Also, in this episode Shari references an episode that details how to set up the tech you need for marketing yourself. This is Season 2: Episode 6, Marketing for the Indie Filmmaker, Actor and Artist. If you want to learn more about Shari's "social media team", visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdreyfuss/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabatitto/
Why Indie Inclinations? (with guests Stacie Capone & Don Downie)
March 27, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, Shari talks with Stacie and Don about why she started this series and about the worth of an artist.
Marketing and the truth about the Academy Awards
March 24, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.66 MBIn this episode, Shari talks about how indie filmmakers don't stand a chance against the machine behind the machine in Hollywood.
Balancing It All (with guests Stacie Capone & Don Downie)
March 10, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.89 MBIn this episode, Shari speaks with Stacie Capone and Don Downie about balancing it all...art, business and life. https://www.smallmediaxl.com https://www.staciecapone.com https://www.dondownie.com
To compare or not to compare...
March 01, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.17 MBShari breaks down when comparing yourself to others can be helpful and actually make you feel better.
Toxic Positivity
February 22, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBShari tells you how she really feels about toxic positivity.
Meet the Guests: Arthur Vincie
February 12, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 807 KBhttp://chaoticsequence.com/
Meet the Guests: Sarah Pirozek
February 12, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 827 KBMeet the Guests: Deborah Goodwin
February 07, 2022 22:00 - 1 minute - 824 KBhttps://www.goodwindeborah.com/