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BPS 436: Lessons in Filmmaking, Failure, and Persistence with Greg Travis
Episode 436
In this episode, veteran actor and director Greg Travis dives into his decades-long filmmaking journey, culminating in the release of his once-abandoned 1984 feature Dark Seduction. Shot on 16mm blac…
Published on 8 hours ago
BPS 435: Building Films from Scratch_Mastering Microbudget Movie-Making with Evan Kidd
Episode 435
Evan Kidd is a passionate indie filmmaker who believes great stories don’t need big budgets—just big heart. In this episode, he shares how he created his feature film Son of Clowns using the resource…
Published on 1 week ago
BPS 434: How Pixar’s Story Secrets Can Transform Your Filmmaking Process with Brit Cruise
Episode 434
Brit Cruise—educator, filmmaker, and producer of Pixar in a Box—takes us on a journey through the fusion of storytelling, science, and education. From his early days editing videos with dual VCRs to …
Published on 2 weeks ago
BPS 433: No Film School, No Problem Gary King's Journey of Grit and Creativity
Episode 433
Gary King is a filmmaker who transitioned from a career in psychology and human resources to independent cinema, building a body of work that balances heart, hustle, and deeply human storytelling.In …
Published on 3 weeks ago
BPS 432: Making Your Own Damn Movies: Inside Dave Campfield’s Troma-Fueled Filmmaking Path
Episode 432
When two Daves walk into a podcast, you don’t expect to stumble upon a meditation on art, failure, persistence, and horror-comedy. But that’s exactly what happened in this electric and delightfully u…
Published on 4 weeks ago
BPS 431: How Tremors turned into a Masterclass in Storytelling with S.S Wilson
Episode 431
In this episode, screenwriter and filmmaker S.S. Wilson shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the cult classic Tremors, revealing how creative limitations, meticulous story structure, and …
Published on 1 month ago
BPS 430: Shooting Sharks in Your Living Room: The Art of DIY Filmmaking with Ron Bonk
Episode 430
In this episode, we dive into the wild, wonderful world of Ron Bonk, an indie filmmaker and founder of SRS Cinema known for the cult horror-comedy House Shark. Ron shares his journey from studying ac…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
BPS 429: The Unfiltered History of Film Distribution with AFM Co-Founder with Michael Ryan
Episode 429
Michael Ryan started his career working in the TV industry for Sir Lew Grade’s UK company, ITC. In 1978 he formed J&M Entertainment with a colleague, a distribution sales agent for independent films.…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
BPS 428: The Art of Film Marketing: How to Make Your Movie Impossible to Ignore with Danielle Raiz
Episode 428
A blank canvas. A single frame. The quiet hum before a film breathes life into a screen. But what happens after the final cut? How does a filmmaker's vision transcend the void and reach the hearts an…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
BPS 427: From Pills to Pictures: Cynthia Hill’s Unlikely Path to Documentary Filmmaking
Episode 427
Cynthia Hill, a filmmaker from North Carolina, discussed her journey from pharmacy school to filmmaking, highlighting her documentaries "Tobacco Money," "Private Violence," and the upcoming eight-par…
Published on 2 months ago