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Indie Inclinations

64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Everything 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 MB

Listen 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 MB

The 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 MB

To 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 MB

The 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 MB

This 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 MB

Deborah 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 MB

Deborah 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 MB

Filmmaking, a team sport or a dictatorship?

September 15, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.64 MB

Nepotism

September 08, 2022 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MB

In 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 MB

Talia 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 MB

Talia 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 MB

Constructive 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 MB

Feel 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 MB

Confused? 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 MB

How 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

Want 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 MB

Don 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 MB

Don 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 KB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In this epsidoe, Shari reveals five places to get free advice.

Jack of All Trades

June 02, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MB

In 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 MB

Shannon 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 MB

Here 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

Shari 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 MB

Shari 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 MB

Filmmaker 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 MB

In 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 MB

Sarah 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

Producer 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 MB

Stavroula 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 MB

In 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 MB

Listen 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

Shari 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 MB

Shari tells you how she really feels about toxic positivity. 

Meet the Guests: Arthur Vincie

February 12, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 807 KB

http://chaoticsequence.com/

Meet the Guests: Sarah Pirozek

February 12, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 827 KB

Meet the Guests: Deborah Goodwin

February 07, 2022 22:00 - 1 minute - 824 KB

https://www.goodwindeborah.com/

OpEd: Whoopi Goldberg and the Responsibility of an Artist

February 02, 2022 01:00 - 4 minutes - 3.42 MB