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Making A $65K Feature Film & Landing Theatrical Distribution With Filmmaker Sripal Sama
In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Sripal Sama, who turned his engineering background into an advantage when crafting his debut feature How's That for Monday?
While holding down his day job as …
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Directing & DP'ing A No-Budget, No-Crew Monochrome Feature Film With Jean-Baptiste Herment
Today I am joined by film critic turned filmmaker Jean-Baptiste Herment, here to talk about his DIY feature film Épidermique.
Throughout the episode we discuss:
How Jean-Baptiste produced the feature…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
A Formula For Making & Selling $100,000 Documentary Films
Today I am joined by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Roger Nygard, who you might know from films like Trekkies, Suckers, and The Truth About Marriage.
Throughout our discussion, we unpack Roger’s win…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Shooting A 60 Minute Feature Film In One Day With Filmmaker Mark Mc Auley
In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Mark Mc Auley to discuss the creative process behind his feature film aWake, which was shot in a single day!
The discussion covers his entire creative workflo…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
No-Budget Cinematography: 5 Essential Coverage Methods (Part 2)
This episode is part 2 in the no-budget cinematography series, where we explore methods and tactics for achieving strong visuals with limited means.
Topics covered include:
The 33% rule for shooting c…
Published on 1 year ago
Sundance Winner Jim Cummings On Making Groundbreaking Films & Building A Successful Career
Today I am thrilled to be joined by the amazingly talented Jim Cummings, who you know as the Sundance winning writer / director / actor behind films like Thunder Road, The Wolf Of Snow Hollow, and Th…
Published on 1 year ago
No-Budget Cinematography: How To Achieve Stunning Visuals (Part 1)
Today we take a deep dive into the world of no-budget cinematography, looking at methods and workflows for achieving better results within limited means.
The full episode covers:
The 3 “no’s” of no-b…
Published on 1 year ago
Surviving The World Of Freelance Filmmaking With Whitney Ingram
Today I am joined by returning guest Whitney Ingram to talk all about the world of freelance filmmaking.
After a stint working in-house as a content creator, Whitney recently re-entered the freelance …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Beating Imposter Syndrome As a Filmmaker
In this episode, we explore the age old issue of imposter syndrome and look at ways to eliminate self-doubt as a filmmaker. From comparing yourself to others to fear of failure - the episode is packe…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Writing, Producing, And Starring In A Debut Micro-Budget Feature, With Filmmaker Jonathon M. Smith
In this episode, I am joined by writer, producer and actor Jonathon M. Smith - who originally connected with me through my filmmaking community (The Backlot).
Not long after joining the community, Jo…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago