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The Working Director

92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -

Helping emerging filmmakers become working directors faster. This weekly podcast will ask filmmakers the tough questions and offer guidance every step of the way with one goal in mind: help you make a living doing what you love, directing.

For even more help expanding your directing career, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. There you can apply to be in our accelerator that helps you go from where you currently are to where you want to be; as well as, join our free private FB group.

Hosted by director Jenn Page.

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Episodes

Directing TV (with filmmaker Oscar Rene Lozoya)

April 23, 2024 00:21 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode from our NAB Show lives we talk to director Oscar Rene Loyoza about his transition from indie filmmaker and TV editor to TV director. What are the biggest differences from indie film to TV director? Let's find out! Thank you to our live sponsors: NAB Show, Blackmagic Design, Sigma, Hollyland, and Aputure. Our lives were part of the League of Filmmakers booth at NAB Show in Las Vegas 2024. (Episode 60) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

NAB Show Live: Blackmagic Design Latest & Greatest!

April 21, 2024 17:24 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

In our first of our NAB Show live episodes we talk to Dave Hoffman from Blackmagic Design about their latest announcements that should get indie filmmakers excited! Thank you to our live sponsors: NAB Show, Blackmagic Design, Sigma, Hollyland, and Aputure. Our lives were part of the League of Filmmakers booth at NAB Show in Las Vegas 2024. (Episode 59) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when the next accelerator goes live a...

Your Directing Career As A Production Company (w/ filmmaker Alex Mehra)

April 15, 2024 04:22 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

If you want to be directing regularly, you have to treat your directing career like it's your production company. Hint: It is. If you are tired of sitting around waiting for someone to hire you, join us for this live Q&A and learn how Alex Mehra has directed/produced over 1000 videos from various industries, and has worked with some of the biggest brands in the country like AT&T, NBC, Atlas Entertainment, CNN, and much more. From video editing, producing, filming, talent development - his j...

Production Studios: The Do's Dont's & What's

March 24, 2024 17:02 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

How do you get the most out of your production studio rental? How do you make the most of your studio rental? How many times have you rented a stage only to be nickle-and-dimed by the owner? How many times have you arrived and realized the studio wasn't exactly what you thought you wanted or needed? Whether it's green screen, white cyc, build sets, you are spending those hard earned dollars for the day(s) there. You may not realize there is a better way.  Long time studio owner, speaker, a...

6 Reasons Film Fests Reject Your Film

March 10, 2024 23:12 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Six common reasons film festivals reject your film with Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, Founder of The Film Festival Doctor. One of the hardest things to deal with as a filmmaker is film festival rejection. You worked so hard to make that piece of art, why don't they love it?!?!? We're going to go into six common reasons your film was not selected. We are also going to talk sustaining your mental health during your film festival season. (Episode 56) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jen...

055: How To Get Paid To Direct (w/ Working Director Katie Hunter)

February 08, 2024 03:03 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

It doesn't matter if you are an aspiring director or a veteran, there is a non ending question of "HOW AM I GOING TO GET PAID TO DIRECT?!" In this live Q&A conversation we give you some ideas on how to do just that. How do you get clients/brands to work with you? How do you use TikTok to grow your directing career/video biz? How do you keep getting asked back? And more! (Episode 55) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when we open o...

054: Directing Comedy (w/ Emmy Winner Mary Lou Belli)

November 19, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Directing Comedy with Emmy-Award-Winning Comedy Director Mary Lou Belli. Some things we cover: -How do you tackle blocking a multicam show? -Who’s close up do you do first? -How important are reaction shots? -How can you find the comedy beats in a script? -How can you help actors find & perform  the comedy beats? -How can an editor save your comedy? -How much blocking prep should you do? -How can you work with an actor who wants to do different blocking than you need? -What’s one of...

053: Film Festival Playbook

November 05, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

How do you know what film festivals to submit to? How do you get the attention of the programmers? Why should you volunteer at festivals? Should you hire a publicist, and if yes, how do you know who is right for you? That and more on this episode with producer and festival programmer Jon Fitzgerald. (Episode 53) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when we open our doors to our green screen virtual production studio dedicated to indie fil...

052: Pitching Yourself / Pitching Your Film

October 31, 2023 18:11 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

How do you answer the dreaded "So, tell me about yourself"? What should you have prepared for your project pitch? How many projects should you have in your back pocket? What materials should you bring in? How do you engage the room, and why are you pitching the room not the project? That and more on this episode with producer Stu Pollard.   (Episode 52) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when we open our doors to our green screen virtu...

051: Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: Life Rights, Music Releases, & More!

October 15, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Ask An Entertainment Lawyer In this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions their hearts desire to Entertainment Lawyer & Filmmaker Chris Edgar.  This week, some topics covered:  -What will make a distributor reject a chain of title? -When do you need a release when filming in a public place? -Do you need life rights to make a true life story? -How long do you need to keep production documents? -Is using news based content in your work fa...

050: Film Finance - The Who's & How's

October 08, 2023 22:17 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

How Do You Finance Your Film? How do you find investors? What are the ways to bring money into your film? How do you get a bank loan? How do you get a bond to get a bank loan? What companies do you need to know and how do those relationships make or break your film financing? And more! To get in touch with Jim about his next class where you can learn even more about film finance email: [email protected]   (Episode 50) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you ...

049: Ask An Entertainmen Lawyer: LLCs, Releases, and more!

September 30, 2023 00:59 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: FLLCs, Releases, and more! In this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions their hearts desire to Entertainment Lawyer & Filmmaker Chris Edgar.  This week, some topics covered:  -When do you need to form an LLC for your film and how long do you need to keep it? -AI – where are we currently at with legal clearances? -What do you need to do to protect yourself for your documentary? -If you have multiple producers...

048: How & Why Work With An Intimacy Coordinator?

September 17, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

What is an intimacy coordinator and how can they help you have a safer, more productive set? Whether it's an intimate scene between two actors, a torture or trauma scene, or a scene involving minors, an intimacy coordinator can help you have a safer set and make a better film. Today we highlight this important and lesser-known crew position with intimacy coordinator and actor Chantal Cousineau. (Episode 48) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notif...

047: How Do You Direct A.I.?

September 10, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

How Do You Direct A.I.? What considerations are there when prepping an A.I. drama? How do you keep it all ethical? We talk with James Walker, Nancy Lanham, and Forest Robin of Velocity Studios about how they created TWO A.I. podcasts (an interview show where an A.I. host interviews an A.I. guest and a narrative feature length show where actors play the humans and A.I. play the robots). (Episode 47) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when we...

046: Ask An Entertainmen Lawyer: Fair Use, A.I. Rights, and more!

September 03, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: Fair Use, A.I. Rights and more! In this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions their hearts desire to Entertainment Lawyer & Filmmaker Chris Edgar. This week, some topics covered: -who owns the rights to A.I. materials used and should you avoid using them in your film? -what exactly is fair use when it comes to filmmaking? -what is e&o insurance and how does it protect you? To follow along with Chris' YouTub...

045: ICFX For Indie Filmmakers: Using LED Walls & Green Screen for In-Camera FX

August 27, 2023 03:23 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

ICFX For Indie Filmmakers: Using LED Walls & Green Screen for In-Camera FX What do you need to know when prepping and shooting on LED walls? How about using in-camera fx with green screen? Where is the technology heading and how can you get in on using this now to level up your filmmaking? Let's get in to it! (Episode 45) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when we open our doors to our ICFX studio dedicated to indie filmmakers (and indie fil...

044: A.I. and Film Production

August 08, 2023 17:38 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

How can A.I. actually benefit your team when it comes to production and post production? How do you use A.I. to enhance (not replace) what your cast and crew bring to the table? Join this live discussion and Q&A on the current uses of A.I. for indie filmmakers and how to use them legitimately. From capturing actor images to editing, there is a new world at your fingertips.  (Episode 44) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To join our private FB group for directors or to le...

043: What To Fund Your Film? Here's Five Big Shifts You Must Make (with filmmaker Scott DuPont)

July 06, 2023 00:14 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

How do you approach investors in a time when anyone rarely makes money? What goes in your business plan? Why should you share the bad news first with your potential investors? Why should you use your own money to make your own film? Why shouldn’t you pre-judge potential investors? Why is getting a mentor essential? We are going to dive into all that with filmmaker Scott DuPont in this episode about the five big shifts you must make to fund your indie films. (Episode 43) Hosted by Director/...

What To Fund Your Film? Here's Five Big Shifts You Must Make (with filmmaker Scott DuPont)

July 06, 2023 00:14 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

How do you approach investors in a time when anyone rarely makes money? What goes in your business plan? Why should you share the bad news first with your potential investors? Why should you use your own money to make your own film? Why shouldn’t you pre-judge potential investors? Why is getting a mentor essential? We are going to dive into all that with filmmaker Scott DuPont in this episode about the five big shifts you must make to fund your indie films. (Episode 43) Hosted by Director/...

043: Want To Fund Your Film? Here's Five Big Shifts You Must Make (with filmmaker Scott DuPont)

July 06, 2023 00:14 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

How do you approach investors in a time when anyone rarely makes money? What goes in your business plan? Why should you share the bad news first with your potential investors? Why should you use your own money to make your own film? Why shouldn’t you pre-judge potential investors? Why is getting a mentor essential? We are going to dive into all that with filmmaker Scott DuPont in this episode about the five big shifts you must make to fund your indie films. (Episode 43) Hosted by Director/...

042: How To Stop Being Afraid Of Networking - Online & Off! (with Husslup founder H Schuster)

June 02, 2023 00:33 - 41 minutes - 77.4 MB

Would you rather stick forks in your eyes than network with strangers? Do you get excited about going to an event to meet people but end up speaking only to people you already know once there? What about online? Do you know how the way to best use the tools at your disposal? Networking is the key to success. People have to know you exist to hire you. Whether it's reconnecting with old acquaintances or making new ones, being bold and making genuine connections is a must. Join us when we talk...

How To Stop Being Afraid Of Networking - Online & Off! (with Husslup founder H Schuster)

June 02, 2023 00:33 - 41 minutes - 77.4 MB

Would you rather stick forks in your eyes than network with strangers? Do you get excited about going to an event to meet people but end up speaking only to people you already know once there? What about online? Do you know how the way to best use the tools at your disposal? Networking is the key to success. People have to know you exist to hire you. Whether it's reconnecting with old acquaintances or making new ones, being bold and making genuine connections is a must. Join us when we talk...

Demystifying Production Insurance (with Owner of Alan Schlaifer Insurance)

May 20, 2023 23:20 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MB

What is Production Insurance exactly? How do you get it affordably for smaller projects? What exactly do all those terms on that certificate of insurance even mean?!?!? Production Insurance is a non-negotiable when it comes to filmmaking. You need it to rent gear. You need it to book locations. You need it to keep your crew covered. Filming without it is a risky business. We'll be joined by Alan Schlaifer who has been helping indie filmmakers get insured for over two decades. We plan to de...

041: Demystifying Production Insurance (with Owner of Alan Schlaifer Insurance)

May 20, 2023 23:20 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MB

What is Production Insurance exactly? How do you get it affordably for smaller projects? What exactly do all those terms on that certificate of insurance even mean?!?!? Production Insurance is a non-negotiable when it comes to filmmaking. You need it to rent gear. You need it to book locations. You need it to keep your crew covered. Filming without it is a risky business. We'll be joined by Alan Schlaifer who has been helping indie filmmakers get insured for over two decades. We plan to de...

How Do You Direct Non-Scripted TV? (with TV director Steve Abramson)

April 22, 2023 00:36 - 28 minutes - 54.1 MB

Until you find a groove getting hired for narrative projects, most directors make their money in the non-scripted world. How can you make the most from your time doing non-scripted work? How can you help your interview subjects feel at ease? How do you know what b-roll to film? How can you keep your set running smoothly? And how does all of that translate to your narrative film work? We’ll talk about all that and more with TV director Steve Abramson on this episode of the working director po...

040: How Do You Direct Non-Scripted TV? (with TV director Steve Abramson)

April 22, 2023 00:36 - 28 minutes - 54.1 MB

Until you find a groove getting hired for narrative projects, most directors make their money in the non-scripted world. How can you make the most from your time doing non-scripted work? How can you help your interview subjects feel at ease? How do you know what b-roll to film? How can you keep your set running smoothly? And how does all of that translate to your narrative film work? We’ll talk about all that and more with TV director Steve Abramson on this episode of the working director po...

039: The Director - Colorist Relationship

April 07, 2023 21:15 - 37 minutes - 70.6 MB

When should you start talks with your colorist? How can you best help them understand your vision? What's the best pipeline to go from production through all of post until color? We'll cover that and more in this episode with Film & TV Colorist Tashi Trieu (Avataar 2: The Way of The Water). (Episode 39) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠ Jenn Page.⁠ To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director course that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors f...

038: How Do You Direct Live TV? (with filmmaker Sharon Everitt)

March 15, 2023 18:49 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

How do you direct live TV? Whether 21 cameras or three, a live audience or not, there are so many considerations that differ from narrative filmmaking. What are those things? Filmmaker Sharon Everitt shares how she does it on this episode. (Episode 38) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors faster, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. MORE ON SHA...

037: How Do You Sustain A Career In Hollywood (with writer Michael Anthony Snowden)

February 08, 2023 17:10 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

How do you sustain a career in a business that forgets you the minute you’ve walked out the door? Writer Michael Anthony Snowden’s career took off in 1977 working with one of the biggest names in comedy, Richard Pryor. After that he wrote for the Wayans brothers on everything from In Living Color to White Chicks. So why does he still feel like every day is still a hustle to work, and what does he do to keep jobs flowing? We’ll find out that more on this episode of The Working Director. Foll...

036: From Simple Mind Shift To Full Time PAID Working Director?

February 02, 2023 19:22 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

How can a positive mind shift help you become a working director? How do you turn your relationships into paid directing work? And how does all of that help you raise money for films? Filmmaker Jason Satterlund has done all that and he shares how a simple mind shift took him from low budget music videos to higher budget narratives. (Episode 36) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that helps e...

035: How Do You Fund Your Own Films (with filmmaker Alexandra Boylan)

January 23, 2023 18:02 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

How do I get money for my own projects? I get asked that question more than any other. The problem is there's no rule book or guide that works 100 percent of the time. You could raise 700k for one, be a success financially, and still struggle to do the next. That's why we are going to bring you several interviews this year from filmmakers who have done it. We'll ask them how they did it and get some new tactics to try. First up is filmmaker Alexandra Boylan. She's raised money for 8 feature...

034: What Is Script Coverage & Why Is It Important? (with Writer Heather Ostrove)

December 04, 2022 14:05 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

What is script coverage and why is it so important? When should you even send your script for coverage? How do you build out character breakdowns or break out your script's story? We'll get into all that on this episode with writer Heather Ostrove. (Episode 34) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors faster, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. Mo...

033: How Do You Prep As A Director? (With Filmmaker Soma Helmi)

November 24, 2022 21:43 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

How do you shot list? How do you breakdown character arcs? How do you prep with your DP and department heads? Those questions and more will be answered on this episode with filmmaker Soma Helmi as we talk all things director prep! (Episode 33) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors faster, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. More on Soma: Born ...

032: How Do You Get Your First Feature Film (with Filmmaker Kristin Fairweather)

October 17, 2022 12:48 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

How do you get your first feature film? How do you nurture relationships to get the first (and the second...and third...and fourth...)? How does social media come in to play for all of it? And so much more! Filmmaker Kristin Fairweather is fresh off her 5th feature and we are going to share how she got her films so you can start getting yours! (Episode 32) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator ...

031: How do you overcome overwhelm and burnout?

October 07, 2022 02:40 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Overwhelm and burnout can make you quit things you love, have full mental breakdowns on those you love, and even make you literally sick. How can you avoid it and be more productive? In this first solo episode with your host Jenn Page, she'll give you some tips and tricks to overcome it all. Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors faster, vi...

030: How Can Working With a Music Supervisor Level Up Your Film? (with Music Supervisor Jennifer Smith)

September 26, 2022 02:07 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

What is a music supervisor and how would working with one level up your film? How do you know a music supervisor would be helpful for your project? How do you know WHICH supervisor is right for your project? We learn that and SO much more in this episode of The Working Director with music supervisor Jennifer Smith. Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that helps emerging filmmakers become work...

029: How can understanding your birth chart help you succeed as a director? (with Author/Coach Bonnie Gillespie)

September 19, 2022 14:45 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

This is not our typical deep dive into the craft or biz of directing, but it just might help you be more successful in both!  How can knowing about your birth chart and all that goes with it help your film career? How can you take a little more control in circumstances that you usually have little control? Open your mind and you might get something really cool from this episode. Author and Coach Bonnie Gillespie tells us about her new company Chart Harmony and how it's been helping creativ...

028: VFX Tech - What Do You Need To Know to Direct?

September 12, 2022 14:42 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Is it your dream to direct on an LED stage (like The Mandalorian)?  How do you choose between LED wall and green screen?  How do you know what to prep before you go to set?  How do you decide the shots you can lose to save money on VFX later?  What about using the tech for your driving scenes so you don’t have to take it to the streets?  Can all of this help you shoot your low budget sci-fi or make it harder?  Let’s talk VFX tech and what you need to know before you get to set. Filmmak...

027: How Do You Create A #1 Hit Narrative Fiction Podcast Series? (with Filmmaker Jenny Curtis)

September 05, 2022 14:14 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

How do you make a compelling series without any moving images? How do you direct name talent like Helen Hunt and Alan Cumming? How do you direct a series like this at all? How do you use marketing to become number 1 in fiction podcasts? Those questions and more will be answered on this episode of The Working Director. Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that helps emerging filmmakers becom...

026: How Do You Get Clients As a Director (with Filmmaker Stacy Singh)

August 29, 2022 14:46 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

How do you ditch the horrible feeling of waiting for the phone to ring to be told you've been hired? The best way is to go get your own clients, create your own work, and start getting paid now. Director/Actor Stacy Singh shares how she's been getting clients for herself since she's been Los Angeles. To join our next live conversation and get all your questions answered, join our free private FB group by visiting TheWorkingDirector.Pro. You can also apply to join our accelerator that helps ...

025: How Do You Get A Director's Agent (with Agent Sara Alexander)

August 29, 2022 14:24 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

How do you get repped as a director? What kind of credits are agents looking for? How do you best reach out and keep in touch? How do you know an agent is right for you? How do you know if you are even ready for an agent? Those questions and more will be answered in this live Q&A discussion with director Jenn Page and Agent & Owner of Alexander Creatives Sara Alexander. Sara Alexander is the owner of Alexander Creatives, representing artists for film, television, commercials, branded entert...

The Working Director: Helping Emerging Filmmakers Become Working Directors Faster.

August 26, 2022 23:04 - 51 seconds - 815 KB

The Working Director Podcast is back! Every episode will be dedicated to helping you grow your craft, break through mindset blocks, or give tips to get paid to be a working director faster.  Hosted by director Jenn Page. For more help with your directing career apply to be in our accelerator that takes you from where you currently are to where you want to be or join our free facebook community by visiting TheWorkingDirector.Pro. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

Indie Film Team Talk: Skyman (with Dan Myrick)

August 07, 2020 19:59 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MB

Is self-proclaimed alien "experiencer", Carl Merryweather, on the path to filming his own alien abduction? Or is he just another crackpot looking for fame and fortune? Carl himself may not be completely sure, but he is on a mission to find the answer. And that mission ends at the very spot in the desert where it all began almost 30 years ago...a chance meeting with an alien he calls the "Skyman”. Shot docu style to make the film feel more immediate, unpredictable and above all, intimate. Le...

024: Indie Film Team Talk: Skyman (with Dan Myrick)

August 07, 2020 19:59 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MB

Is self-proclaimed alien "experiencer", Carl Merryweather, on the path to filming his own alien abduction? Or is he just another crackpot looking for fame and fortune? Carl himself may not be completely sure, but he is on a mission to find the answer. And that mission ends at the very spot in the desert where it all began almost 30 years ago...a chance meeting with an alien he calls the "Skyman”. Shot docu style to make the film feel more immediate, unpredictable and above all, intimate. Le...

Indie Film Team Talks: Last Call

July 31, 2020 18:58 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast and Blackmagic Collective Present Film Team Talks: Last Call "Last Call" follows a suicidal alcoholic on the anniversary of his son’s death. When he attempts to call a crisis hotline, a misdial connects him with a single mother working as the night janitor at a local community college. The split screen feature showcases both characters in real-time as they navigate a life-changing conversation. The film was shot with two camera crews in different parts of the c...

023: Indie Film Team Talks: Last Call

July 31, 2020 18:58 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast and Blackmagic Collective Present Film Team Talks: Last Call "Last Call" follows a suicidal alcoholic on the anniversary of his son’s death. When he attempts to call a crisis hotline, a misdial connects him with a single mother working as the night janitor at a local community college. The split screen feature showcases both characters in real-time as they navigate a life-changing conversation. The film was shot with two camera crews in different parts of the c...

022: Indie Film Team Talks: The Cypher

July 25, 2020 15:00 - 55 minutes - 103 MB

Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast & Blackmagic Collective Present: "The Cypher" With his reputation and a potential record deal on the line, Khalil confronts his opponent Yung Reap and defends his secret during a freestyle competition. Film Team: Letia Solomon - Director Wes Awkuobi - Writer Ben Cory Jones – Executive Producer Anne Brashier - Producer C. Craig - Producer Letia Solomon and her team for The Cypher were selected to premiere in the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival April 15-26, 2020...

Indie Film Team Talks: The Cypher

July 25, 2020 15:00 - 55 minutes - 103 MB

Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast & Blackmagic Collective Present: "The Cypher" With his reputation and a potential record deal on the line, Khalil confronts his opponent Yung Reap and defends his secret during a freestyle competition. Film Team: Letia Solomon - Director Wes Awkuobi - Writer Ben Cory Jones – Executive Producer Anne Brashier - Producer C. Craig - Producer Letia Solomon and her team for The Cypher were selected to premiere in the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival April 15-26, 2020...

021: Film Team Talks: Delicate State

July 18, 2020 00:36 - 53 minutes - 99.5 MB

2nd of 5 live podcasts with indie film talks. Today's film is "Delicate State." Shot over the course of their actual pregnancy with cast doubling as 2-man crew, Paula and Charlie document their impending parenthood during a time of extreme political division. Their heads remain in the sand about the greater world around them until it upends their privileged life. Now they face a situation Instagram never prepared them for, but that women all over the world face daily - bringing life into a ...

Film Team Talks: Delicate State

July 18, 2020 00:36 - 53 minutes - 99.5 MB

2nd of 5 live podcasts with indie film talks. Today's film is "Delicate State." Shot over the course of their actual pregnancy with cast doubling as 2-man crew, Paula and Charlie document their impending parenthood during a time of extreme political division. Their heads remain in the sand about the greater world around them until it upends their privileged life. Now they face a situation Instagram never prepared them for, but that women all over the world face daily - bringing life into a ...

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