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Episode Sixty-Eight: Lessons From Making Your First Feature
Film Method - April 13, 2011 15:26 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsSome people will tell you that you should go to film school if you want to be a filmmaker. Others will tell you that you should use that money to make your first feature instead. Rukmani and Derek decided to do both: they made their first feature while in film school. Listen as they share [...]
Episode Sixty-Seven: Communicating Your Vision
Film Method - March 30, 2011 21:24 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsWhen you arrive on set that first day, you want to make sure that your creative team has a plan in place. The goal is to take the vision that you’ve fleshed out and communicate that to your crew to execute the game plan in order to have a successful shoot! DP Geoff Goodloe and [...]
Episode Sixty-Six: Bank On It
Film Method - March 16, 2011 16:45 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe second episode of our season about production, highlights a very important element in starting production, the money. Executive Producer Tony Boldi stops by to share some of his experiences with us and to explain the pros and cons of starting production without all the money in the bank. Ton...
Episode Sixty-Five: The First Day of Production
Film Method - March 02, 2011 20:48 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsKicking off Season 3: Production is producing/directing team Chris Uettwiller and Tom Vaughan who recently finished their feature film, Playing House, which is Tom’s directorial debut. Tom and Chris talk about the first day on set and the value of having solid pre-production. They also discuss th...
Episode Sixty-Four: A History of Distribution Part 2
Film Method - February 02, 2011 18:44 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsWhat better way to learn about distribution then from someone who oversaw distribution and marketing at Paramount, one of the most prestigious studios in the world. Barry London headed up marketing campaigns for some of the largest films of the 80′s and 90′s including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Fat...
Episode Sixty-Three: A History of Distribution Part 1
Film Method - January 27, 2011 01:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsWhat better way to learn about distribution then from someone who oversaw distribution and marketing at Paramount, one of the most prestigious studios in the world. Barry London headed up marketing campaigns for some of the largest films of the 80′s and 90′s including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Fat...
Episode Sixty-Two: Distribution and Film Festivals
Film Method - January 19, 2011 23:24 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe continue our month of episodes about distribution and celebrate the season of Sundance that is upon us as we speak to former Sundance short film programmer Roberta Munroe. As a festival programmer Roberta viewed tens of thousands of short films and has seen the best of the best and the worst o...
Episode Sixty-One: Digital Distribution and You
Film Method - January 12, 2011 08:21 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsAre you currently producing a feature film or have you recently finished production on one? Do you have big plans to sell it to a studio for a big payday or even, *gulp*, planning on sending it to Sundance? Those are both fantastic goals, but what is the likelihood of a big studio exec coming [...]
Episode Sixty: Pre-Production in a Nutshell
Film Method - December 08, 2010 17:23 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsYou thought this day would never come, but it’s here! The release of the last episode of our Pre-Production Season! For this episode we recap the previous season in all of its glory. Producers Jenna Edwards, Aydrea ten Bosch, and John Paul Rice join me to revisit the season and discuss just how i...
Episode Fifty-Nine: S3LA Event with Film Method Part 2
Film Method - December 01, 2010 16:17 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsOn November 11th, 2010 Film Method and Mental Eclectic held their first joint Shorts ‘N Spirits Showcase together. The event featured many different web series and shorts and included industry speakers as well. Film Method was there to capture it! This is part two of the interviews we conducted a...
Episode Fifty-Eight: S3LA Event with Film Method Part 1
Film Method - November 24, 2010 18:56 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsOn November 11th, 2010 Film Method and Mental Eclectic held their first joint Shorts ‘N Spirits Showcase together. The event featured many different web series and shorts and included industry speakers as well. Film Method was there to capture it! This is part one of the interviews we conducted a...
Episode Fifty-Seven: Shorts ‘N Spirits Promo Show
Film Method - November 09, 2010 17:41 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe next Shorts ‘N Spirits Showcase will be held this Thursday, November 11th and Film Method will be apart of it! This screening series showcases short format projects including short films, music videos and web series. Craig Wilson and Mel Huffman of Shorts ‘N Spirits join us to talk about what...
Episode Fifty-Six: Working with Animals in Film
Film Method - October 28, 2010 03:31 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsYou may be surprised to learn that using animals in your production may not be completely out of the question if you’re working on a low budget project. Join us as we listen to expert Andrea Gold talk about her experience in working with animals in film. Tune in if you’re considering using anima...
Episode Fifty-Five: Introducing the FM Mail Bag with a Filmmaker Q&A
Film Method - October 12, 2010 04:45 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe’re excited to announce a new feature called the Film Method Mail Bag! You, the listener, now have the opportunity to get those pressing questions answered about making your own film. Join producers Jenna Edwards and Cooper Harris and Producer/Director/DP Ace Underhill as we kick off this new f...
Episode Fifty-Four: The Business of Acting Part 2
Film Method - October 06, 2010 16:07 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsBeing an actor in Hollywood requires strategic planning as far as marketing and branding yourself and Rachel Lien and Bryan McClure have been busy doing just that. They both moved to Los Angeles from Omaha, Nebraska a little more than a year ago after co-staring in the independent film April Show...
Episode Fifty-Four: The Business of Acting Part 1
Film Method - September 29, 2010 23:50 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsBeing an actor in Hollywood requires strategic planning as far as marketing and branding yourself and Rachel Lien and Bryan McClure have been busy doing just that. They both moved to Los Angeles from Omaha, Nebraska a little more than a year ago after co-staring in the independent film April Show...
Episode Fifty-Three: Choosing a Camera
Film Method - September 23, 2010 18:51 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn the film world, the camera is king. What you shoot on will affect everything that matters to your project including budget, schedule and workflow. This week our discussion centers around choosing the right camera for your project. Join us for some extremely helpful insight given by directors ...
Episode Fifty-Two Part 2: Actor and Filmmaker Promotion
Film Method - September 15, 2010 15:35 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsOne of the most important skills to learn as an actor or filmmaker is self-promotion. This is part 2 of the interview with film marketer Sheri Candler and actor/filmmaker Jenn Page. There’s so much information that we had to split it into two parts! Actors and filmmakers, you won’t want to miss t...
Episode Fifty-Two Part 1: Actor & Filmmaker Promotion
Film Method - September 05, 2010 04:55 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsOne of the most important skills to learn as an actor or filmmaker is self-promotion. Join independent film marketer Sheri Candler and actor/filmmaker Jenn Page for this chock-full-of-good-info podcast. There’s so much information that we had to split it into two parts! Actors and filmmakers, you...
Episode Fifty-One: The Bay the Series
Film Method - August 29, 2010 05:14 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsA chat with the creator and stars of the new indie web soap The Bay premiering online Fall 2010. Tune in as we speak to creator/director Gregori Martin and cast members Jade Harlow, Kristos Andrews and Derrell Whitt. The Bay’s Website The Bay on Facebook Following the life of socialite SARA GARRE...
Episode Fifty: Icons Panel #4
Film Method - August 25, 2010 15:41 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe Icons event was held during Comic Con and showcased different types of pop culture including art, film, music and fashion. Film Method conducted a total of four panels at the event. Here is the recording from the fourth panel of the day with 10 year old film critic Perry Chen, Director Kevin ...
Episode Forty-Nine: Icons Panel #3
Film Method - August 12, 2010 06:59 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe Icons event was held on Saturday, July 24th during Comic Con. Film Method conducted a total of four panels at the event. Here is the recording from the third panel of the day with Casting Director Bonnie Gillespie and filmmakers Scott Baker, Philip Stimmell, and Irving Martinez. Click to view...
Episode Forty-Eight: Icons Panel #2- Universal Dead
Film Method - August 04, 2010 16:13 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe Icons event was held on Saturday, July 24th during Comic Con. Film Method conducted a total of four panels at the event. Here is the recording from the second panel of the day with Vernon Mortenson, Kelly Parks, Valerie Perez, and Gary Graham of Universal Dead. We will be releasing the record...
Episode Forty-Seven Icons Panel #1
Film Method - July 27, 2010 05:10 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe Icons event at Comic Con was full of wonder and surprises! We had a total of four panels on Saturday. Here is the recording from our first panel of the day with Cooper Harris, Brenden Bradley, Sean Becker, and Eric Loya. More to come! Click to view the Icons Photo Gallery Cooper Harris- Produ...
Episode Forty-Six: Little Pie Music
Film Method - July 16, 2010 20:47 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsLittle Pie Music is a music production and licensing company for film, television and new media. Join us as we talk to music consultant Sandra Rostirolla and composer Kurt Oldman about their business and the business of music in film. Links The Business of Music Sandra Rostirolla- Music Consultan...
Episode Forty-Five: The Oreo Experience
Film Method - July 11, 2010 23:21 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsJoin us as we talk to blogger The Oreo Experience about what it’s like being, well, an Oreo. TOE opens up about what it’s like being a person of color who is white on the inside. She shares her thoughts on everything from Tyler Perry to classical music and hair. Oreo: Slang: Disparaging and Offen...
Episode Forty-Four: Zak Forsman of Cinefist and Filmmaker Tom Quinn
Film Method - June 25, 2010 17:41 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsWith the rapid emergence of several new models of production, distribution, exhibition and audience discovery comes a quarterly event to Los Angeles that distinguishes itself by curating contemporary art films and connecting the artists and their audience in an innovative, interactive and entirel...
Episode Forty-Three: 48 Hour Film Project
Film Method - June 21, 2010 00:11 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe 48 Hour Film Project, which is the world’s biggest timed filmmaking competition in which you and your team get a genre and 3 elements (character, prop, line of dialogue) to make a movie – write, shoot, edit, score and get it in the can – in 48 hours. After catching up on sleep, watch [...]
Episode Forty-Two: Shorts & Spirits Showcase
Film Method - June 10, 2010 06:59 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsShorts & Spirits Showcase (S3) is a networking event that allows filmmakers to primiere their short film, webisode, or music video on the big screen. Shorts & Spirits is a year-round, quarterly, multi-city event, which means they are always taking submissions! Shorts & Spirits on Facebook Mental ...
Episode Forty-One: Ivana Todorovic & Larry Laboe
Film Method - June 02, 2010 06:27 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 24 ratingsIvana Todorovic Ivana is a self -proclaimed video street fighter from Belgrade, Serbia. She has shot, directed and co-produced three short social documentary films in Belgrade and New York City on low-to-no-budget, with the aim of both helping the people she filmed and producing social change. In...
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