The MAKE IT Podcast
By Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs
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The MAKE IT podcast salutes the Indie Film Creative. Join us weekly for candid conversations with seasoned pros, offering advice, knowledge, and industry insights to fast-track the journey for aspiring film professionals. Discover inspiration and guidance tailored for your cinematic path. Enjoy the journey? Dive deeper at www.themakeitpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram and X @_makeitpodcast.
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#11 - SUMMARIES | Charla Lauriston: From Haitian Roots to Hollywood Comedy and Why Failure is the Key
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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418 - Netflix Phenomenon, The Attention Economy and How Social Media Shapes Our Stories | Indie Talk #99
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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417 - Producer and Actress Sofia Yepes On Making “The Low End Theory,” Killing Your Darlings, and Authentic Storytelling in Indie Film
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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#10 - SUMMARIES | Linda Nelson: Streaming & Digital Distribution Pioneer
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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416 - Emmy-Winning Director Fr3der1ck Taylor on Superman, Sing Sing, Filmmaking, and the Future of Movies
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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415 - How Creatives Can Beat AI at Its Own Game - Indie Talk #98
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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#09 - SUMMARIES | Vanzil Burke: The Blueprint for Discovering and Nurturing Talent
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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414 - AI vs. Human Creativity and The Death of the Male Movie Star - Indie Talk #97
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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413 - Greta Quispe - Keys To Being Cast in American Fiction, Matlock, and Tyler Perry's Next Big Thing
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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#08 - SUMMARIES | Paula Landry: The Future of Film Distribution and Unconventional Paths in Filmmaking
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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412 - Will Parrinello & Majo Calderon - Water for Life: Documenting Hope in a Changing World
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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411 - Emma Tonner, Co-Founder of Galatea on How AI and Tech Are Rewriting the Creative Playbook, The $10 Billion Revolution in Digital Content, and Turning Readers into Bestselling Authors in 3.5 Years
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May 30, 2025 |
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410 - Dominic Hoffman - A Guide to Artistic Survival, Keys to Developing Discipline as a Creative, and An Actor's Perspective on Hollywood's Hidden Challenges
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May 16, 2025 |
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#07 - SUMMARIES | Emil Gallardo: From Tech to Film: Immigrant Stories, Universal Truths and Navigating Filmmaking
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May 09, 2025 |
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409 - Brad Starks - Producer of Hawaiian TV Series Moku Moku on Hawaii's Indie Film Scene and How to Build a Sustainable Creative Career
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May 02, 2025 |
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#06 - SUMMARIES | Jeff Clanagan: AI, Writers, and the Future of Storytelling in Hollywood
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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408 - “Just Friends” and “Brain Games” creator Adam “Tex” Davis on Mastering Podcasts, Pitches, and Storytelling
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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407 - “PERSONA” Actress & Producer Shanti Lowry on Race, Art, and Authenticity, Making Movies on Your Own Terms, and Connecting Hollywood's Hidden Threads
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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#05 - SUMMARIES | Sophie Holland: Inside the Casting Director's Playbook
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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406 - "Selling Superman" Director Adam Schomer on Meditation, Documentaries, Inner Power, and Legal Strategies for Documentary Filmmakers
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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405 - Indie Talk - The Art of Giving (and Receiving) Killer Screenplay Notes, Balancing Meritocracy and Opportunity in Filmmaking, and Tracing the Evolution of Black Representation in Media
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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#04 SUMMARIES | Christian Gregory: The Gregory Legacy: Honoring a Trailblazer's Impact on Health, Activism, and Entertainment
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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404 - Emmy Award-Winning Director Fr3deR1ck Taylor on Race in Film & The Plight of the Intellectual Black Male
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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403 - Author Jim Fredrick on His New Book "Opening Weekend,” An Insider's Look at the Challenges of Movie Marketing, and Cracking the Code of Successful Film Campaigns
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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402 - Filmmaker and Educator Mariah Kramer - Unlocking the Secrets of Student Filmmaking, Essentials of Filmmaking, Festivals, Funding, and the Future of Documentary
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Mistakes In The Making with Jon Fitzgerald - When Casting Friends Goes Wrong
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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401 - Founder of Entertainment Business School Kaia Alexander - Working with Garry Shandling, What Development Execs Buy, Building Your Filmmaking "Wolf Pack" and the Art of Pitching
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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#03 - SUMMARIES | Scilla Andreen: Building a Tribe in the Film Industry, Creating Impactful Social Issue Films and Forging a Mission-Driven Career
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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400 - “Plan B” Director Brandon Tamburri on Directing Your First Feature, How to Assemble an All-Star Indie Film Cast, and his new podcast “Joke Zero"
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Mistakes in the Making - Zair Montes - Funding Woes, Resilience and Navigating Contractual and Casting Pitfalls
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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#02 - SUMMARIES | Jennifer Cooney: Radical Honesty, Exploring the Duality of the Human Experience, and Building a Collaborative Creative Team Rooted in Mutual Respect
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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399 - Best of MAKE IT 2024 - Holiday Season Special
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Mistakes in the Making - Natalie Ruffino Wilson - Trusting Your Instincts, Setting Boundaries, and Protecting Your Work
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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398 - Rich Hull - Producer, Filmmaker - Navigating the Chaos of Documentary Filmmaking, Keys to Unlocking Opportunities in Filmmaking, Agile Filmmaking and Adapting the Tech Mindset to Documentary Production
and Spotlighting Combat Chaplains
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Mistakes In the Making - Kyler Wilson, Director & Writer - Don't Work Without a Contract
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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#01 - SUMMARIES | Lexie Mosby: Purity Culture, Revelatory Filmmaking, and Exploring the Complexities of Character and Consent
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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397 - Phaith Montoya - Influencer Stardom, Overcoming Rejection, Building Community, Toxic Social Media Criticism, Plus-Size Fashion, Redefining Representation in Media | Indie Talk Takeover
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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396 - Director Coke Daniels - Why Filming “The Waterboyz” was Challenging, His Journey from Hip-Hop to Indie Filmmaking, Code-Switching, Authenticity, and the Responsibility of Representation, and Embracing AI in Filmmaking | Indie Talk Takeover
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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395 - Actress Katherine Ro - An Insider Look at The Terminal List Prequel, How to Succeed in Hollywood While Prioritizing Family, Stunt Performing, Mastering Voice Acting, How to Impress Gatekeepers | Indie Talk Takeover
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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394 - Aaron Irons & Josh Croft on Making 'Jeffrey’s Hell,' the Unique World of the Defy Film Festival, Appalachian Horror, Mastering Found Footage, How Tubi is Empowering Independent Filmmakers, The Art of Low-Budget Filmmaking, The Keys to Sustainable Indie Film Success | Indie Talk Takeover
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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393 - David “D. Bird” Birdsall - The Last Mixtape, White Collar Rhymes Discord, Renting an Airbnb w/ Strangers, Truth in Diss Tracks, Evolving Landscape of Music Creation and Collaboration, Northwest Hip Hop, Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, Ludacris, Drake, and Kendrick Biopic Potential, The Rise of DJing, AI-Generated Music | Indie Talk Takeover
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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392 - Tiffany Murray - How to Use Creative Constraints, '2 Lives in Pittsburgh', The Best Camera for Indie Filmmaking, Collaborating Without Cockiness, Chasing Virality, Systemic Shifts in Conflict Resolution, and Fostering Inclusive Environments | Indie Talk Takeover
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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391 - 100K Subscribers, The Legacy of James Earl Jones, Disney's Live-Action Remakes, The Influence of Bots and Social Media and Shaping Cultural Narratives in the Entertainment Industry | Indie Talk
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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390 - Director Michael Day - How to Go From Accountant to Director, Insights into Hollywood Accounting, Directing Your First Feature Film, Hitchcock, Tarantino, and the Art of Influence, Navigating the Delicate Balance of Marketing Independent Films, Strategies for Indie Filmmakers to Break Through, Unlocking the Keys to Success in a Competitive Film Industry
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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389 - Acclaimed Producer Gale Anne Hurd - Producing The Terminator, Aliens, and The Walking Dead, Building Successful Director-Producer Partnerships, Marketing Blockbusters, Strategies for Avoiding Costly Mistakes, and Advice on Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance in the Film Industry
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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388 - Exploring Hollywood's Franchise Fixation, Unpacking Warner Brother’s $8.5B Nevada Deal, and Navigating AI's Impact on the Animation Industry | Indie Talk
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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387 - Indie Rights CEO Linda Nelson - How to Navigate the Streaming Landscape and Lessons in Entrepreneurship from a Pioneering Filmmaker
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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386 - Filmmakers John Kirby and Libby Handros: Exploring the JFK, RFK, Malcolm X and MLK Jr. Assassinations, Conspiracy Theories, the Genius of Dick Gregory, Famous Patsies, "Long Legs" Marketing, and their Documentary ‘Four Died Trying’
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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385 - Revisiting Indie Film Investment - The Four Whys of Film Investing, Avoiding Predatory Contracts, and Protecting Your Film Investment
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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384 - Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds | Re-Air
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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383 - Dr. Christian Gregory - Producer, Author, and Entrepreneur - Lessons in Health, Environment, and Activism, The Rise and Fall of Early Hollywood, How to Reclaim Your Attention, The Evolution of Storytelling, and Building Sustainable Brands for People and Planet
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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382 - Joshua Lastine - Entertainment Lawyer - Navigating Creative Representation, Legal Strategy, Insuring Your Creative Earnings, Reclaiming Creativity from Algorithms, and Funding Independent Films - Indie Talk Takeover
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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381 - Filmmakers Sav Rodgers and Alex Schmider - How to Make Award-Winning Documentaries, ‘Chasing Chasing Amy’s’ Production Journey, Identity vs. Representation, When to Fight for Authentic Stories, Finding Meaning Beyond Financial Success, How to Break the Hollywood System, and the Realities of a Sustainable Film Career
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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380 - Bonus Episode feat. Jon Fitzgerald: Festival Strategies: Choosing the Right Film Festivals for Your Goals, Crafting an Irresistible Film or TV Show Presentation, Signs Your Screenplay Needs Work and Tips for Working with Low Budgets and Limited Resources
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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379 - Jon Fitzgerald - Founder - Slamdance Film Festival - How to Network and Navigate the Festival Circuit, How to Become a Master Storyteller, Filmmaking for Social Impact, and Investing in a Career of Constant Creation
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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378 - Indie Talk w/ Chris & Nick - Hollywood Business Dynamics, Ghosting in the Film Industry, and Funding and Feedback Loops in Filmmaking
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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377 - Actor Sara Antonio - Working on Will Trent, Lessons on Acting from Louis Gossett Jr, Scene Study Techniques, Overcoming Rejection in the Entertainment Industry, and Crafting Stories and Careers Outside the Studio System
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May 24, 2024 |
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376 - Nathan Rigaud - Whale Animation Studios Creative Executive, Cinematographer, and Animator - Deconstructing the Art of Visual Storytelling, Going from From PA to Director, Learning the Film Industry as a Teenager | Indie Talk Takeover
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May 14, 2024 |
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375 - Reviewing ‘Monkey Man’, Representation in Film, Content Overload, Influencer Personas, Mike Tyson’s Fight with Jake Paul, and Historic Breakout Roles | Indie Talk
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May 03, 2024 |
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374 - Micah Simms, Cinematographer - The Art of Visual Storytelling, Secrets from a Film and Commercial Shoot Pro, Crafting Shots from Concept to Screen, and Mapping Shots to the Director's Vision
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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373 - Filmmakers Dexter Strong Buell & Derek Mindler on Speaking Truth in an Attention-Seeking Culture, Untangling Cult Cinema Cash Cows, A New Kind of Film School, Indie Ingenuity, and Their Short Film The South Shore | Indie Talk Takeover
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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372 - Jason Padgitt, Executive Director of the Nashville Film Festival - Inside the World of Film Festival Programming, The Power of Music Docs, What Festival Selections Reveal about a Film, and Balancing Art, Industry and Integrity
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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371 - Angus Benfield - Actor, Director, and Producer | The Story Behind “The Keeper,” Independent Filmmaking on a Budget, Tips for Avoiding Burnout, AI Tools, and Following Your Passion into a Career
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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370 - Launching Films in the Digital Age, New Models for Connecting Creators and Audiences, Navigating the Legal Landscape of Entertainment, and Optimizing the Film Industry | Daril Fannin & Austin Worrell - Founders, Kino Studios
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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369 - Balancing Art and Commerce in Independent Film, Using Art for Activism and Social Change | Actor, Writer & Producer Jordan Charles
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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368 - Indie Talk Takeover | Why Film Festivals Still Reign Supreme for Filmmakers, Staying Motivated, and Ranking the Best Films of Awards-Season | Host and Founder of Film Wax Radio - Adam Schartoff
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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367 - Indie Talk Takeover | Preserving Culture Through Documentary Filmmaking, Nonprofits, and Education | Filmmakers Nicholas Mihm & Rostam Zafari
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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366 - Indie Talk Takeover | Developing a Characters Authenticity, Backstory, and Truth to Roles | Acting Teacher & DigiFest Founder Diane Strand
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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365 - Indie Talk Takeover | Reinventing the Movie Business with Blockchain: The Future of Independent Film Financing, DAO’s and Smart Contracts | Chris J. Davis - Former WordPress Maverick & Film.io Co-Founder & CTO
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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364 - We Survived 2023! A Year In Review - Our Favorite Films, Conversations, and Episodes (And a Look Ahead to 2024) | Indie Talk
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Jan 06, 2024 |
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Happy New Year - Full Episode Drops Friday
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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363 - An Unlikely Journey to the Top of the Film Festival World | Brian Owens, CIFF Artistic Director
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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362 - Navigating Strikes and Incentives and Getting Films Made in New Orleans with Full Armor Films' Frank Monteleone | Indie Talk
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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361 - The Billion Dollar Tax Loophole: How Studios Legally Pay Zero, Pivoting Your Art to Find Success Later in Life, and The Financial Impact of WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes | Indie Talk
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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360 - Five Night's Box Office Success, Manipulating Criticism and Can Indies Replicate Taylor Swift's AMC Deal? | Indie Talk
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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359 - Director Roxana Baldovin - The Power of Hustle: Cold-Pitching Your Way from Music Videos to Feature Filmmaker | Indie Talk
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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358 - Bias vs. Impartiality: Selection Debates at Independent Film Festivals | Indie Talk
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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357 - Effectively Exploit Your Film by Leveraging Influencer Marketing Feat. President of QYOU Media, Inc. Glenn Ginsburg | Indie Talk
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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356 - Embracing Failure, Using Feedback Effectively, and Being Entrepreneurial in Filmmaking Feat. Writer & Director Todd Bogin | Indie Talk
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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355 - Using Film to Explore Radical Honesty w/ Writer and Director Jennifer Cooney | Indie Talk
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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354 - Indie Talk feat. Director & Podcaster Andrea Shreeman - Lessons and Realities of Converging Filmmaking, Storytelling, and Podcasting
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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353 - Indie Talk - Marketing Really Works (especially in Film), Fun with the 48 Hour Film Festival, and How Much Power Should Social Media Influencers Have
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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352 - Tips & Tactics for Producing an International Documentary - Indie Talk feat. Director Maggie Contreras and Producer Charity Wakefield
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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351 - Mistakes In The Making - Filmmaker Lance Clark - Contracts Matter But Relationships Matter More
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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350 - Indie Talk - Filmmakers Taking Their Power Back, A24 Leading The New Class of Indie, and Strike Updates w/ Art Director Frances Hernandez
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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349 - Indie Talk - Quiet Luxury, AI Making Writers Better, Apple Vision Pro Disruption, and Unintentional Microaggressions
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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348 - Indie Talk w/ Special Guest Christopher Everett - Documentarian and Artistic Director of the Southern Documentary Fund
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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347 - Tiffany Shlain - Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker and Best-Selling Author - Using Constraints to Make the Best Creative Work of Your Career
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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346 - Matt Williams - Writer, Director - Start With A Concise Vision (Or Someone Will Create A Vision For You)
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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345 - Sophie Holland - Elite Casting Director of 'The Witcher,' 'Wednesday,' and 'Heads of State' - How to Stand Out In A "Self-Tape" World and Book The Elite Roles (Typically Reserved for A-List Actors)
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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344 - Jeff Clanagan, Founder of CodeBlack & President, Chief Distribution Officer of Hartbeat - Working with Kevin Hart, WGA Strike, AI Concerns, and Making History from Necessity
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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343 - Industry Insights - Be Intentional
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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342 - Indie Talk feat. Lance Clark, Filmmaker & Huntington University PhD Professor of Digital Media and Film - 30 Years a Filmmaker - Why Can’t Is The Cancer of Can
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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341 - Industry Insights - You Get To Do This
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May 30, 2023 |
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340 - Josh Plasse, Actor, Writer, Producer - Researching Character, Developing a Compelling Pitch, and Building Starter Kit for Successful Self-Tapes
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May 23, 2023 |
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339 - Indie Talk Feat. Filmmaking Team Kyler & Natalie Ruffino Wilson - How To Put Business First Shooting and Distributing an Indie Feature
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May 12, 2023 |
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338 - Kim "Cookie" McCray, Talent Agent - Being a Workaholic Can Lead to Big Regret
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May 09, 2023 |
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337 - Vanzil Burke, CEO And Founder Of Burke Management - How He Made His Hit Film ‘Karen’ During COVID, When To Pursue Talent Management, His Number One Rule For Investors In His Films
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May 02, 2023 |
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336 - Indie Talk - Streaming Subscriptions Drop By 49%, HBOMax Is Now Max, and Why It's Hard To Say "No" In The Indie Film Community
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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335 - Rasheed Stephens, Filmmaker, Actor — Know When To Take The Reins - Mistakes In The Making
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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334 - Linda Nelson, CEO Of Indie Rights - From International Banker To Filmmaker And CEO of Indie Rights - Keys and Best Practices To Earning Top Dollar From Your Indie Film
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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333 - Indie Talk - Everything You Need To Know To Succeed In The 54 Film Fest - Advice From The Finalists
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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332 - Industry Insights - Speak Life
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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331 - Brian Loschiavo, Producer and Co-Founder of Riverside Entertainment - Writing For ABC, Songwriting For The Hit Series Nashville, And Giving Yourself The Freedom To Fail
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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330 - Indie Talk feat. Ali Alsaleh - Academy Awards Predictions, Culturally Insensitive Characters In Today’s Media, and What Is A Black Film?
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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329 - Director Kali Bailey - Don't Fall In Love With A Shot - Mistakes In The Making
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Mar 05, 2023 |
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328 - Brandon Rhiness, Screenwriter And Filmmaker - Making Horror On A Budget, How To Get Paid Selling A Screenplay, and The Democratization Of Filmmaking
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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327 - Industry Insights - Know When To Pick A Fight
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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326 - Indie Talk - WGA Strike, What Filmmakers Can Learn From 'Blood & Honey,' The Next Indie Film Unicorn
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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325 - Priscilla Wise, Writer - Be Honest About What's Holding You Back - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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324 - Nell Teare - Director, Writer, Actor - Shooting On Film, When To Call It Quits, And Exploring Grief Through Filmmaking
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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323 - Indie Talk - Oscar Nominations Drama, Checking The Cultural Boxes, And What Does Embracing Your Imperfection Truly Mean?
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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322 - Christin Baker - Producer, Director, Writer - Making The First Ever Rom-Com With LGBTQ Leads, The Power Of Practical Knowledge In Film, and Using Screenwriting Contests To Feed Development
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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321 - Indie Talk - Year In Conclusion Episode Feat. Filmmakers Traci Hays, Dr. Mark Goulston, And Fr3deR1ck
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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320 - Shavvon Lin - Actress, Singer - Dubbing A $700M Box Office Film, Developing Authentic Characters, And Why Artists Are Responsible To Reflect Society
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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319 - AJ Feuerman, Publicist - What To Look And Ask For Before Hiring A Publicist
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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318 - Eddie Jordan And Jason Grant, Co-Founders Of Audiovybez - Sync Licensing 101, How To Produce Music For TV, Film, and Commercials, and Music Sync As Gig Economy Work
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Happy Holidays! (And, Thoughts About Our New Release Schedule)
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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317 - Indie Talk - The Issue Of Forced Representation In Film and TV, Netflix Pulling 'Glass Onion' From Theaters, And Which Holiday Films Will Become Classics
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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316 - Charla Lauriston - Grand Crew Writer and Comedian - Beating Writer's Block, Focusing On Skill Over Networking, and Why Dave Chappelle Sucks Up All The Air In The Room
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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315 - Emmy Award Winning Director Fr3deR1ck - Keys To Documentary Filmmaking, Systematic Inequity, and Who And What Black Filmmakers Fear
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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314 - People Hate A Fake Contrarian - Indie Talk w/ Actor, Writer, Comedian Jessica Anderson
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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313 - Mark Maxey, Producer and Executive Vice President of Rolling Pictures - The Power Of Networking, Following The Fun, and Using Tech To Become A Successful Producer
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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312 - Zair Montes, Actress, Producer - The Secrets Of Filming in Cuba, Producing Without Electricity, and Getting Started In Filmmaking (Even When You Don’t Think You’re Ready)
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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311 - Why We Aren’t Watching Netflix’s Dahmer, Our Take on Ye, and Why ‘Black Adam’ Disappointed At The Box Office - (Indie Talk)
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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310 - What Filmmakers Can Learn From Naomi Osaka - (Industry Insights)
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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309 - Dr. Mark Goulston, Former UCLA Professor Of Psychiatry, Suicide Prevention Expert, And Author On How To Never Lose A Life To Suicide And Depression
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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308 - Frances Hernandez, Art Director - Sell Your Ideas, Organizing A Set, and Art Design On Spider-Man: No Way Home, Star Wars, and Working With Taika Waititi
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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307 - Spencer Glover, Director - You're Not Going To Be A Great Filmmaker In The Beginning - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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306 - Sundance About Face and Preparing For The Film Pitch - (Indie Talk)
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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305 - Aaron Muñoz, Actor - Filmmakers, Don’t Paralyze Yourself With Over Preparation - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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304 - Haley Watson, Director, Producer, Cinematographer - On Winning An Oscar, Working With Ben Proudfoot, and Building Community To Make A Great Film
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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303 - Chris Greene, Actor - Filmmakers, Don't Let Fear Prevent You From Representing Yourself - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Sep 25, 2022 |
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302 - Indie Talk w/ Chris and Nick - Emmy Awards Low Ratings & Highlights And Types of Currency To Guarantee Indie Film ROI
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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301 - Brandon Hirsch, Actor - Filmmakers, Scrutinize Every Offer - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Sep 18, 2022 |
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300 - Brian Owens, Artistic Director Calgary International Film Festival - Curating Festivals For Maximum Engagement, The Importance Of Scoring, and Editing Your Film To The Essential
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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299 - Kris Wente, Actor - Filmmakers, Don't Be Afraid To Ask For What You Need - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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298 - Indie Talk! What Indie Creators Can Learn From Serena WIlliams and The Return of MoviePass
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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297 - Actor, Writer Ted Welch - How Filmmakers Can Avoid The Trap Of Easy Success - Mistakes In The Making
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Sep 04, 2022 |
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296 - Tiffany Murray, Cinematographer, Writer, Director - How She Used Filmmaking Tactics To Create Her New Podcast ‘Southbridge,’ Major Networks Creating A New Podcasting Lane, And Which Camera To Use As A Beginner and Expert
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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295 - Live From DEFY Film Festival @ The Premier of ‘Chest’ - Aaron Irons, Director/Writer And Josh Croft, Producer/Actor On The Challenges Of Making Found Footage Film ‘Chest’
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Aug 28, 2022 |
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294 - Finding Success As A Writer, When To Take A Mental Health Break From Social Media, And The Tangent 25 - Indie Talk Feat. Writer, Actor, and Film Director Matt Williams
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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293 - Florencia Lozano, Actor, Writer - On Working With Bruce Willis And Halle Berry, Starring on ‘One Life To Live,’ The Truth About Casting Directors And Auditions, And The Value Of “Owning It”
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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292 - Joaquin Phoenix, Who Influences What Movies You Watch, Social Engineering, and Stacking the Deck for Filmmakers - (Indie Talk)
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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291 - Denise Greene, Producer & Director Of Program Initiatives At Black Public Media - The Power Of The Creative Incubator, Producing Winning Documentaries, And Why Story Is King
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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290 - Ryan Hartsock, Producer - The Perils of Unearned Confidence for the Filmmaker - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Jul 31, 2022 |
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289 - Theaters Are Back Despite MCU Fan Disappointment in Thor - (Indie Talk)
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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288 - Logen Christopher, Director & Cinematographer - The Dangers Of Creative Isolation - Mistakes In The Making
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Jul 24, 2022 |
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287 - Julia Rosengren, Filmmaker, Actor, & Philanthropist - Protect The Planet, Make Great Art, And Use Money To Help People
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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286 - What Filmmakers Can Learn From Simone Biles - Industry Insights
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Jul 17, 2022 |
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285 - Entertainment Publicist Amy Prenner - Why You Should Take The Emotion Out Of Business And Never Hire PR Too Quickly
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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284 - Writer, Actor, and Musician Korby Lenker - Stay Curious About Your Passions - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Jul 10, 2022 |
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283 - Whistleblower, Documentary Filmmaker, And Author Michael McCray On The Role Of Filmmaking In Successful Whistleblowing
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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282 - The Bechdel Test w/ Kd Amond, Elisabeth Donaldson, Tammy Hyler, Vicki Yates, and Sarah Zanotti
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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281 - Knowing When and Where To Be Yourself, Media Dog Whistles, and What To Make Once You Make Some Money - (Indie Talk)
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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280 - Best Practices For Navigating The Film Festival Circuit w/ NaFF Creative Director Lauren Ponto & Filmmaker Ava Leigh Stewart
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Jun 26, 2022 |
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279 - Director Chris St. Croix - The Truth About Selling Your Movie To Streamers and Rising Above Your Demons
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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278 - Juneteenth/Pride Month/Father's Day Special - Author And Actor Chris Haley - The Power of Poetry, Managing Anxiety and Notoriety As A Creative, and Losing Work With Wayne Brady
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Jun 19, 2022 |
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277 - Maverick, McConaughey, and Making a Statement - (Indie Talk)
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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276 - How to Get To The Core Of The Message - (Industry Insights)
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Jun 12, 2022 |
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275 - Director Janlatae' Mullins - Pitching Dawson’s Creek, Working With Gavin DeGraw, and Recognizing Procrastination As Imposter Syndrome
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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274 - Writer Sandrene Mathews - The Compound Effect of Losing Confidence - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Jun 05, 2022 |
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273 - Pitching, Funding, And Distributing Your Film Project (Indie Talk At The SWIFT Summit Conference)
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May 31, 2022 |
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272 - How To Be An Adaptive Filmmaker - (Industry Insights)
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May 29, 2022 |
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271 - Director & Actor Sam Brooks - The Tools & Tactics That Landed Him Roles in Fear Street 2: 1978 and Stargirl and How He Found His Courage To Act and Direct
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May 24, 2022 |
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270 - How to Manage Feast & Famine in Filmmaking - (Industry Insights)
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May 22, 2022 |
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269 - How AI Will Leverage You To Improve Story And Test Screenings - (Indie Talk)
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May 17, 2022 |
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268 - Writer & Actor Joshua Noble - Diversify Your Creative Approach - (Mistakes In The Making)
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May 15, 2022 |
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267 - Director Traci Hays - Going From Crew To Director, Finding A Mentor, and Learning To Prove Yourself Again and Again
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May 10, 2022 |
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266 - The Value of Positivity - (Industry Insights)
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May 08, 2022 |
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265 - Protecting Your Script, Keeping Your Rights, And The Non-Negotiables of Indie Film (Indie Talk)
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May 03, 2022 |
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264 - The Business Side of Film - (Industry Insights)
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May 01, 2022 |
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263 - Producer, Media Futurist Susan Johnston - Charge A Price Worth Working For In Film & Television
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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262 - Writer AJ Bermudez - Envy Is A Big Waste Of Time - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Apr 24, 2022 |
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261 - Landing a Streaming Deal, Negotiating a Contract, and Putting Diversity In Film in Perspective - (Indie Talk)
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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260 - Actor Dean Shortland - Take Risks, Go For It - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Apr 17, 2022 |
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259 - Todd Looby - Executive Director & Filmmaker - Filmmakers Need To Be Insanely Curious
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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258 - Indie Filmmakers Need Each Other - (Industry Insights)
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Apr 10, 2022 |
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257 - Kathryn Hecht - Executive Director AV FIlm Festival - Everyone In The Boat Has To Look For Rocks
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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256 - Costume Designer Ciciley Hoffman - Manage Expectations & Trust Your Expertise - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Apr 03, 2022 |
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255 - The Slap Heard 'Round The World - (Indie Talk)
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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254 - DP & Director Rick Page On Lighting, Production Design, Camera Tech, and The Calm of Surrender
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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253 - The Five Minute Rule For Writers - (Industry Insights)
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Mar 27, 2022 |
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252 - Making A Short Instead Of A Feature Could Save You Millions - (Indie Talk)
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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251 - Actor & Filmmaker Stefanie Black - You're Worth It, Say Yes To Yourself - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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250 - Documentary Filmmaker Sarah Klein - Treat Your Art Like A Dog With A Bone
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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249 - Brilliance In The Basics - (Industry Insights)
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Mar 13, 2022 |
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248 - Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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247 - Screenwriter Shannan E. Johnson - Don't Let Your Talents Distract You From Your Purpose - (Mistakes In The Making)
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Mar 06, 2022 |
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246 - Leslie Raymond - Ann Arbor Film Festival Executive Director - Pushing The Film Medium Into The Experimental
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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245 - Ignore What They Say (Industry Insights)
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Feb 27, 2022 |
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244 - Encanto Conspiracy - (Indie Talk)
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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243 - Actor JesseJames Locorriere - Be Careful Not To Let Your Craft Define You (Mistakes In The Making)
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Feb 20, 2022 |
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242 - Brian Frankel - Filmmakers Either Have Reasons or Results
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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241 - Filmmaking Is Hard Enough (Industry Insights)
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Feb 13, 2022 |
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240 - Can Jennifer Lopez Save The Rom-Com? (Indie Talk)
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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239 - Michelle McGregor - You're In Graduate School To Become A Professional Actor Not To Be A Student (Mistakes In The Making)
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Feb 06, 2022 |
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238 - Nick Frangione - Focus On The Experience Of The Audience, Not Perfection
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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237 - Terry Gingles - Don't Make This Mistake Directing an Animation (Mistakes In The Making)
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Jan 30, 2022 |
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236 - Is "Fake It 'Til You Make It" Legit or Fraud? (Indie Talk)
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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235 - Drew Maynard - Pick The Right Project (Mistakes In The Making)
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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234 - Brighid Wheeler - The Power of Story vs. Technical Ability
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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233 - Motke Dapp - Beware of the Scoundrels In Film (Mistakes in the Making)
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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232- The Best of Indie Film 2021 feat. Director Robert Broadhurst, Producer & Writer Tony Scott, and Director and Animator Valerie Barnhart (Indie Talk)
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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231- What Do Filmmakers Want? (Indie Talk)
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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230 - Andy Edmunds - How To Succeed As the Person in the Arena
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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229 - Sarah Kunin - Give Yourself Permission To Be Creative
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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228 - Travis Nicholson - Filmmaking and the Power Of Kindness, Meditation, And Saying Yes
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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227 - Mr. Beast Proves That the "5th Wave" Is Upon Us (Indie Talk)
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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226 - Michael McCray - Everybody Loves Whistleblower Stories
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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225 - Indie Film Isn't Bad, But There Are Bad People In It (Indie Talk)
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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224 - Chris Haley - Swallow Your Pride, Be The Real You, and Stop Judging Yourself
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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223 - Adam Schartoff - How to Learn from the Greats in Film and the Making of an Indie Film Show Host
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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222 - How to Get $100K for Your Short Film and What Facebook's Change to Meta Means for Indie Creators (Indie Talk)
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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220 - Panel Talk: Knoxville Film Festival 2021 w/ Ava Leigh Stewart (Festival Bonus)
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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219 - Bored Apes, Indie NFT's, AppleTV's Secret Strategy, and What Indies Can Learn From The Squid Game (Indie Talk)
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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218 - Knox Shelton & Miriam Bale - How to Be a Courageous and Compassionate Filmmaker
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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217 - Alex Ferrari - How to Make Profitable Indie Films as a Filmtrepreneur
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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216 - What It's All About - (Film Investment Series)
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Oct 03, 2021 |
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215 - Forbidden Festival Knowledge, Addison Rae, and the Irony of the IATSE Protests (Indie Talk)
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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214 - Bet on Story, Invest In Founder Filmmakers (Film Investment Series)
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Sep 26, 2021 |
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213 - Lee Abrams - How to Succeed with Great Programming
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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212 - Helping Your Film Succeed Beyond Investment (Film Investment Series)
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Sep 19, 2021 |
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211 - Scilla Andreen - How to Get Creative, Address Your Audience, and Make Money as a Filmmaker
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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210 - Which Investment Strategy Is Best - Unicorn or Slate (Film Investment Series)
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Sep 12, 2021 |
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209 - Market Your Film Like Ryan Reynolds (Indie Talk)
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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208 - Trust Games Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)
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Sep 05, 2021 |
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207 - Julius Ritter - How To Harness Pain Into Creativity and Appreciate the Filmmaking Journey
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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206 - Trust Is An Observance of Patterns (Film Investment Series)
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Aug 29, 2021 |
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205 - DEFYing Expectations In Film - Live From The DEFY Film Festival (Festival Bonus)
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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204 - Jasmine Kenya - How to Harness the Power of Animation To Forge A Better World
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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203 - Investors Need To Travel To Lower Risk (Film Investment Series)
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Aug 22, 2021 |
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202 - How Theaters Can Thrive After COVID-19 & a PSA on Marvel's Shang-Chi (Indie Talk)
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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201 - Why Investors Flock To Film Investment (Film Investment Series)
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Aug 15, 2021 |
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200 - Keith McDaniel - How To Start A Film Festival, Make Impactful Documentaries, and Have Creative Conviction
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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199 - Great Producers and Investors Are Married To The Film Project (Film Investment Series)
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Aug 08, 2021 |
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198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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197 - Set an "Off the Record" Meeting Before You Invest (Film Investment Series)
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Aug 01, 2021 |
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196 - How To Play the "Hollywood" IP Game and Win As An Indie (Indie Talk)
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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195 - Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted (Film Investment Series)
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Jul 25, 2021 |
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194 - Confidence and The Struggle Mindset (Industry Insights)
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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193 - Chris Conner - Be Humble, Keep Calm, Show Up, and Know Why You're Doing It
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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192 - How To Find Film Investments and Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)
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Jul 18, 2021 |
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191 - Kevin Christopher - How to Protect the Intellectual Property Rights of Your Film
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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190 - Every Indie Film Has The Opportunity To Be Profitable (Film Investment Series)
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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189 - Dr. Christian Gregory - Becoming Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise - The Legacy and Impact of Dick Gregory
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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188 - Measuring Success In Indie Filmmaking (Film Investment Series)
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Jul 04, 2021 |
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187 - Finding a Mentor and Doing Your Part To Create a Film Community (Indie Talk)
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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186 - Distributors Face Normal Business Obstacles Like Any Other Business (Film Investment Series)
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Jun 27, 2021 |
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185 - Jeffrey Pittle - How To Build A Creative Life, Stay In Business, and Pitch Your Best Work
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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184 - Festivals Are Live! Align Your Film With The Right Film Festival (Indie Talk)
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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183 - A Hit Movie Is the Icing, Not the Cake for Indie Film Distributors (Film Investment Series)
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Jun 13, 2021 |
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182 - Nathaniel Nuon - How to Leverage Ingenuity In Indie Filmmaking
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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181 - Is Every Film Sale a Win? (Film Investment Series)
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Jun 06, 2021 |
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180 - Wanting To Be Better (Industry Insights)
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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179 - Media Consolidation, Amazon Buys Bond, and Buyers Want The Promise of Profit and The Certainty of Value (Indie Talk)
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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178 - The Pros & Cons of Big Name Talent in Your Indie Film (Film Investment Series)
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May 30, 2021 |
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177 - Paula Landry - Film Financing and the Importance of Theaters to Indie Filmmakers
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May 28, 2021 |
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176 - Caroline Locorriere - Actors: It's a Mistake to Get An Agent Before You Have Training
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May 18, 2021 |
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175 - Great Producers Should Get Distribution In Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)
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May 16, 2021 |
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174 - Josh Bishop - How to Win at the Business of Film Before the Film Gets Made
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May 11, 2021 |
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173 - Invest In Filmmakers That Are True To Their Audience (Film Investment Series)
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May 09, 2021 |
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172 - People Buy On Emotions (Industry Insights)
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May 07, 2021 |
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171 - What the Girl Scouts Can Teach Us About First Principle Branding and How to Turn an Investor Into a Financier (Indie Talk)
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May 04, 2021 |
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170 - The Marketing Holy Grail (Film Investment Series)
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May 02, 2021 |
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169 - Magali Barbe - Finding Your Own Way as a Filmmaker
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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168 - Producers Should Pursue Distribution in Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)
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Apr 25, 2021 |
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167 - Monetizing Your Short Film w/ Disney & Hulu and The Future of Sequels and Spin-Offs (Indie Talk)
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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166 - The Risks and Advantages of Being First Money In (Film Investment Series)
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Apr 18, 2021 |
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165 - Danielle Vega - Finding Yourself in a Character
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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164 - Film Should Drive Density or Subscribers (Film Investment Series)
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Apr 11, 2021 |
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163 - Bob Raines - The TN Entertainment Commission & Filmmaking in Tennessee
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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162 - Anti-Specialization Is Better For Film Execution (Film Investment Series)
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Apr 04, 2021 |
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161 - The Best Plans in Filmmaking Are Highly-Specific (Indie Talk)
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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160 - Execute A Plan (Film Investment Series)
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Mar 28, 2021 |
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159 - Alan Powell - Netflix Film: A Week Away (Bonus)
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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A Conversation w/ Actor & Producer Alan Powell (Best of MAKE IT)
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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158 - Jennica Schwartzman - Filmmaking is Human
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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157 - Ask Good Questions (Film Investment Series)
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Mar 21, 2021 |
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156 - Vital Film Friends (Industry Insights)
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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155 - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Indie Film (Indie Talk)
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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154 - Do the Work (Film Investment Series)
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Mar 14, 2021 |
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153 - Sevan Najarian - VFX, Animation, Comedy, and Channel 101
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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152 - Do The Math (Film Investment Series)
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Mar 07, 2021 |
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151 - An Editor's Hard Drive is Indie Gold (Industry Insights)
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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150 - How to Find and Maintain Inspiration as an Indie Film Creative (Indie Talk)
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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149 - Picking the Right Entertainment Lawyer (Film Investment Series)
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Feb 28, 2021 |
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148 - Korby Lenker - Making Music and Making Movies
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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147 - The Unavoidable FOMO (Film Investment Series)
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Feb 21, 2021 |
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146 - The Story of 'Black Bodies' in Canada (Indie Talk)
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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145 - Emil Gallardo - Ethnicity, Culture, and Filmmaking
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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144 - Valerie Barnhart - Talented Filmmakers Find A Way
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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143 - How to Develop Your "Walk Away" Point (Film Investment Series)
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Jan 31, 2021 |
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142 - Robert Broadhurst - Filmmaking as Introspective Art
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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141 - Social Desire, WW84, and the Great Dr. King (Indie Talk)
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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140 - Upfront Contracting as a Force-Multiplier (Film Investment Series)
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Jan 17, 2021 |
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139 - Nick Lopez - Highlighting the Stories of Working Class Humans
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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138 - Negotiating Contract Terms (Film Investment Series)
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Jan 10, 2021 |
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137 - A Look Back On The Events That Shaped 2020 And a Look Ahead to 2021 (Indie Talk)
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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136 - Tom Stajmiger - From Stage to Film
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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135 - Chris DeBlasio - Understanding and Targeting the Market for Your Film
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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134 - Persistence (Industry Insights)
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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133 - Sandra Garcia - You are the Brand
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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132 - Fall Out of Love (Film Investment Series)
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Dec 13, 2020 |
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131 - Why Your Digital Branding and Marketing Didn't Work and What To Do About It (Indie Talk)
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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130 - The Cooling-Off Period (Film Investment Series)
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Dec 06, 2020 |
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129 - Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions (Industry Insights)
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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128 - Dr. Nicholas Quin Serenati - Self-expression, Recontextualization, and Mindfulness in Art
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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127 - The Market Wants You to Do the Same Thing (Industry Insights)
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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126 - The Queen's Gambit and The Holy Grail (Indie Talk)
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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125 - The Importance of References (Film Investment Series)
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Nov 22, 2020 |
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124 - Brandon Rhiness - Writing for Comics, Films, & Novels
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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123 - Coffee Shop Meetings (Film Investment Series)
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Nov 15, 2020 |
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122 - Streaming Oscar Contention (Indie Talk)
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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121 - What's In A Plan? (Film Investment Series)
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Nov 08, 2020 |
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120 - Kim Petrosky & Talent Agent Kim “Cookie” McCray - The Importance of Talent Agents in the Internet Age
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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119 - A Producers Plan to 100X (Film Investment Series)
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Nov 01, 2020 |
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118 - The Five Minute Rule for Success in Writing (Industry Insights)
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Oct 30, 2020 |
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117 - Guilty Pleasures, Quibi's End, and Virtual Festivals (Indie Talk)
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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116 - Where Are All the Gurus? (Film Investment Series)
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Oct 25, 2020 |
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115 - Success Takes Time and a Plan (Industry Insights)
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Oct 24, 2020 |
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114 - Tony Scott - Telling Universal Stories and Changing Careers
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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113 - Building A Moat (Film Investment Series)
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Oct 18, 2020 |
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112 - If You Can't See the Script, Don't Take the Part (Industry Insights)
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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111 - Good Answers to the Why Question (Film Investment Series)
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Oct 11, 2020 |
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110 - Valerie Jane Parker - Acting and Living a Creative Life
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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109 - The Other Three "Why's" (Film Investment Series)
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Oct 04, 2020 |
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107 - Should I Get An Agent or a Manager? (Indie Talk)
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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106 - How Do I Know the Filmmakers Can Execute? (Film Investment Series)
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Sep 27, 2020 |
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105 - Dycee Wildman & Sarah Saturday - Running a Virtual Film Festival
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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104 - Should I Invest in Crazy or Niche? (Film Investment Series)
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Sep 20, 2020 |
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103 - Tenet vs Mulan: A Battle of Long Term Strategies (Indie Talk)
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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102 - Understanding Contract Risks (Film Investment Series)
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Sep 13, 2020 |
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101 - Teri Ritter - Unions, Representing Kid Actors, and Working in Canada
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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100 - Avoid Short-Term Players and Over-Leveraged Buyers (Film Investment Series)
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Sep 06, 2020 |
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99 - Are Pre-Sales Real and the PGA Releases Back to Set Guidelines (Indie Talk)
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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98 - Investors in Film Are Clients - Film Investment Series #04
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Aug 30, 2020 |
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Filmmaking is Problem Solving - A Conversation w/ Producer, Writer & Director Derek Estlin Purvis
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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96 - Why You Need Some Creative Control (Film Investment Series)
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Aug 23, 2020 |
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AMC is back, Why Hamilton Crushed All Competition in July, and What You Can Learn from Watching Indie Films - Indie Talk #27
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Knowing How Much To Invest - Film Investment Series #02
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Aug 16, 2020 |
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Consistency is the Key to Success - A Conversation w/ Writer & Director Rasheena Nash
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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92 - Good Judgment (Film Investment Series)
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Aug 09, 2020 |
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First Principles - Positioning Your Film for Success Through Branding and Audience - Indie Talk #26
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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Co-Writing, Short Films, & the Pros of Specialization - A Conversation w/ A Week Away Co-Writer Kali Bailey
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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Mistakes In The Making - Vol. 02 - Drew Maynard
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Jul 24, 2020 |
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Why Netflix and Not IFC? Indie Talk #25
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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The Cash Flow Hasn't Changed, AI Actors, FAST Trends for Filmmakers - Indie Talk #24
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Mistakes In The Making - Vol. 01 - Motke Dapp
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Jul 03, 2020 |
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Earning Actors’ Trust through Empathy - A Conversation w / Talent Agent Kim “Cookie” McCray
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Making a Feature Film in High School - A Conversation w/ Tanner Peterson and Dayton Edwards (of Peterson Films)
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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82 - Streaming Loss Leaders & What If Coronavirus Hit In 1985? Indie Talk #23
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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How Art Comments on Life - A Conversation w/ Actor Chris Greene
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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Unprecedented Times for Indie Creatives - Indie Talk #22
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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Find a Mentor and Learn the Business - A Conversation w/ VP of International Distribution Malee Nerenhausen
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May 26, 2020 |
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Alternative Distribution Streams, Short Film Funding, and Industry Data Galore - Indie Talk #21
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May 19, 2020 |
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78 - Digital Photography & Short Documentaries - A Conversation w/ Photographer/Videographer Tim Duggan
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May 12, 2020 |
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Back to Set Guidelines for Indie Filmmakers - Indie Talk #20
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May 05, 2020 |
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Creating Horror Films on a Budget - A Conversation w AZ If Productions (Writer/Director Kd Amond & Actress/Writer Sarah Zanotti)
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Got Leverage? Why COVID Provides A Great Opportunity for Success - Indie Talk #19
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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Being Bold and Authentic in Your Art and Relationships - A Conversation w/ Actress & Creative Elisabeth Donaldson
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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A Second Chance for Unsold or Undersold Indie Films - Indie Talk #18
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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Be Brilliant in the Basics - A Conversation w/ Director/Producer Amanda Paige Young
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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71 - How to Respond to Hollywood's Free Fall - Indie Talk #17
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Mar 24, 2020 |
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70 - COVID-19 - An Opportunity for Indie Filmmakers to Educate, Inspire, and Entertain - Indie Talk #16
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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69 - Removing the Blinders - Indie Talk #15
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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68 - The Journey of Acting, Finding Your Creative Calling, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education, and Embracing Your Roots | Actress Sara Antonio
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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67 - 2019 Wrap-Up Show - Indie Talk #14
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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66 - The Five Deadly Myths of Indie Filmmaking - Indie Talk #13
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Jan 12, 2020 |
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65 - The Difference Between Indie Filmmaking and Skit Making - A Conversation w/ Motke Dapp
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Dec 04, 2019 |
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64 - The Path to Profitability - Indie Talk #12
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Nov 21, 2019 |
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63 - The Future of Film Is IP - Indie Talk #11
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Nov 12, 2019 |
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62 - Filming Five Women Locked in a Room - A Conversation w/ Kd Amond & Tiffany Montgomery
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Nov 01, 2019 |
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61 - Breaking old Paradigms of Filmmaking - A Conversation w/ Joey von Haeger
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Oct 23, 2019 |
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60 - How To Get the Most Out of Your Festival Run - Indie Talk #10
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Oct 15, 2019 |
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59 - Actor/Director Matt Williams - Getting Naked as an Artist
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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58 - Chris & Nick - Great Art, Using the Emmys to Cast Your Film, and Living Forever (Indie Talk)
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Sep 24, 2019 |
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57 - Filmmaker & Comedian Rasheed Stephens - Stand-Up Comedy, Low Budget Filmmaking, & The Value of Resourcefulness
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Sep 17, 2019 |
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56 - Chris & Guest Host Sandrene Matthews - How to Get Into the WGA & PGA (Indie Talk)
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Sep 07, 2019 |
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55 - Actor Ted Welch - Stick with Bold Acting Choices
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Aug 30, 2019 |
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54 - Chris & Nick - 8 Choices & Obstacles That Hold Indie Filmmakers Back (Indie Talk)
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Aug 16, 2019 |
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53 - Producer & Writer Sarena Khan - How to Connect Across Cultures Through Layered Stories
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Aug 10, 2019 |
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52 - Chris & Nick - Tarantino, Awkwafina, and Why Film Goals Should Influence Distribution (Indie Talk)
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Aug 04, 2019 |
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51 - Producer Jennifer Bonior - Storytelling and Subversion in Horror Films
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Jul 26, 2019 |
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50 - Chris & Nick - In the Hot Seat Answering Our Own Questions (Indie Talk)
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Jul 19, 2019 |
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49 - Brian and Jake Jalbert (The Jalbert Brothers) - Hacking Hollywood
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Jul 12, 2019 |
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48 - Special Episode - Advice, Tactics, and Teachings from the Indie Pros
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Jul 12, 2019 |
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47 - Chris & Nick - How to Pitch Your Film (Indie Talk)
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Jun 28, 2019 |
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46 - Director Jacquie Phillips - Switching Careers & the Importance of Networking
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Jun 21, 2019 |
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45 - Actress & Singer Christine Woods - Auditioning, Singing, & Defining Success
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Jun 07, 2019 |
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44 - Assistant Director & Writer Sandrene Mathews - The Importance of Collaboration & Quietly Leading
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May 31, 2019 |
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43 - Chris & Nick - How to Brand Your Film (Indie Talk)
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May 26, 2019 |
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42 - The Journey of Acting, Finding Your Creative Calling, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education, and Embracing Your Roots | Actress Sara Antonio
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May 17, 2019 |
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41 - Chris & Nick - Tribeca, Phillip Youmans, & Low Budget Films (Indie Talk)
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May 10, 2019 |
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40 - Musician/Author/Actor Korby Lenker - Music, Web Series, & Making a Living
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May 03, 2019 |
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39 - Chris & Nick - How to Create a Winning Pitch Deck (Indie Talk)
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Apr 26, 2019 |
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38 - Nathan Edwards (Producer, Director) - Producing, Shooting Political Ads, & the Benefits of Improv
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Apr 20, 2019 |
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37 - Brandon Hirsch (Actor) - Confidence, Reading, & Losing Yourself in a Role (Rebroadcast)
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Apr 16, 2019 |
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36 - Chris and Nick - Indie Film: State of the Industry (Indie Talk)
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Apr 05, 2019 |
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35 - Lesley Powers (Director, Producer) - Hosting v Acting, & Discovering What You Love To Do
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Mar 29, 2019 |
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34 - Priscilla Wise (Writer) - Just Sit Down and Write
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Mar 22, 2019 |
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33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
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Mar 15, 2019 |
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32 - Ciciley Hoffman (Costume Designer & Stylist) - How to Use Costumes to Communicate a Message
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Mar 08, 2019 |
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31 - Shannan E. Johnson - Writing, Theater, & Taking Risks
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Mar 01, 2019 |
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30 - Wes Powers - The Importance of Collaboration & Editing Folder Structure
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Feb 22, 2019 |
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29 - Christine Woods - Auditioning, Singing, & Defining Success
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Feb 15, 2019 |
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28 - Stefanie Black - Theater, The Importance of Relationships, & the Pros of Going to Art School
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Feb 08, 2019 |
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27 - Dean Shortland - Pursuing Your Goals, Working Hard, & Learning to Say No
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Jan 25, 2019 |
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26 - Ryan Hartsock - Teaching the Next Generation & Understanding the Realities of Producing
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Jan 18, 2019 |
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25 - Logen Christopher - Making Your Own Way
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Jan 11, 2019 |
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24 - Drew Maynard - Being Humble, Making Short Films, & Getting Feedback
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Jan 04, 2019 |
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23 - Joshua Bermudez - Acting Comfortably, Fighting Imposter Syndrome, & Cocktails
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Dec 28, 2018 |
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22 - Matthew Hankins - Approaching Films as Art and the Importance of Collaboration
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Dec 26, 2018 |
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21 - Chris Greene - Creating a Fictional Reality, Typecasting, & Being Emotionally Honest
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Dec 21, 2018 |
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20 - Matt Williams - Overcoming Self Doubt, Putting in the Work, & Mastering Your Craft
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Dec 14, 2018 |
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19 - Writer Amanda Bermudez - Research vs Writing, & Listening to the Right People
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Dec 07, 2018 |
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18 - Director & Producer Sabyn Mayfield - Learning What Not to Do & How to Focus
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Nov 30, 2018 |
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17 - Writer & Director Terry Gingles - Why You Should Study the Classics & Learn the Craft
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Nov 23, 2018 |
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16 - Director Spencer Glover - The Importance of Focusing on Casting & Preproduction
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Nov 16, 2018 |
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15 - Actor Jessejames Locorriere - How to Leverage Your Individuality and Create a Work-Life Balance
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Nov 09, 2018 |
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14 - Writer & Director Chad McClarnon - How to Be Assertive, Improve Your Skills, & Define the Story
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Nov 02, 2018 |
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13 - Actor Ashley Pereira - How to Be Comfortable on Camera & Embrace Your Individuality
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Oct 26, 2018 |
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12 - Actor Aaron Muñoz - The Importance of Improv, Believing the Story, & Respecting Every Job
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Oct 19, 2018 |
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11 - Cinematographer & Producer Josh Moody - Why You Should Study Films & Create a Long-Term Plan
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Oct 12, 2018 |
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10 - Writer & Director Chris Blake - How to Find and Work with a Talented Crew
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Oct 05, 2018 |
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09 - Actor & Writer Brandon Hirsch - Confidence, Reading, & Losing Yourself in a Role
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Sep 28, 2018 |
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08 - Director Motke Dapp - Filmmaking Success Takes Time & Hard Work
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Sep 21, 2018 |
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07 - Actor Ted Welch - How to Be Prepared for Your Lucky Film Break
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Sep 14, 2018 |
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06 - Writer & Director Kali Bailey - How A Good Attitude Will Take You Places
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Sep 07, 2018 |
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05 - Actress & Comedian Michelle McGregor - Knowing Your Worth, Joining SAG, & Actor’s Intent
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Aug 31, 2018 |
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04 - Actor & Director Isaiah Stratton - Know Your Shortcomings, Market Yourself, & Watch Commentaries
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Aug 24, 2018 |
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03 - Actor & Comedian Rasheed Stephens - How to Be Brave & Never Give Up
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Aug 17, 2018 |
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02 - Producer David Perry - The Business Side of Film & the Real World of Filmmaking
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Aug 10, 2018 |
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01 - Actor Kris Wente - Starving Artists, Perseverance, and Standards for Male Actors
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Aug 03, 2018 |
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00 - Welcome to the MAKE IT Podcast
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Jul 20, 2018 |