20th Century Faux: The Podcast

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20th Century Faux: The Podcast is a behind the scenes look at a series of 16 comedy short films created by filmmakers Jake Bradbury & Will Blank. Each film was conceived and shot in a single day with whatever and whomever was available. This podcast features a rotating door of guests who will each give insights and anecdotes on the short films they helped create, with Jake & Will hosting. More information about 20th Century Faux, the filmmakers behind the project and the films themselves can be found at http://www.20thcenturyfaux.com/

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    • Mar 19, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Short #16: Eat Pray Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 33:42


    Today we discuss "Eat Pray Love" with directors Jake & Will and cinematographer Alejandro. Eat Pray Love is the final entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/325113513 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Alejandro: @a100miles Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3

    Short #15: Chocolat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 39:17


    Today we discuss "Chocolat," our classiest and most refined short film, with directors Jake & Will, actress Traci and cinematographer Alejandro. Chocolat is the fifteenth entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/325116604 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Alejandro: @a100miles Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3

    Short #14: The Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 33:26


    Today we discuss "The Conversation" with directors Jake & Will and idea-generator Ambar, whose real-life trapped-on-the-phone experiences informed this short. The Conversation is the fourteenth entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/325113129 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3

    Short #13: The Purge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 28:39


    Today we discuss "The Purge" with directors Jake & Will and cinematographer Alejandro. The Purge is the thirteenth entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/325119884/2da280de26 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Alejandro: @a100miles Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3

    Week 3 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 33:42


    Jake, Traci, Will & Alejandro discuss the third week of films and the aggressive social media strategy they used to push the latest films. Also, Jake came back from Sweden and has many Swedish tales to share. Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Traci: @tball_ Alejandro: @a100miles Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3 Sound Mixing by Brandon Griffith

    Short #12: Any Given Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 26:28


    Today we discuss "Any Given Sunday" with directors Jake & Will and cinematographer Alejandro. This is the short that started the entire series. Any Given Sunday is the ninth entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/322971040 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Alejandro: @a100miles Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3

    Short #11: Dragonheart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 14:21


    Today we discuss "Dragonheart" with director Will and actress Traci. Jake lends a hand with the hosting. Dragonheart is the eleventh entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/322970443 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Traci: @tball_ Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3

    Short #10: The Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 29:18


    Today we discuss "The Exorcist" with director Jake and actress Traci. Will magnanimously moderates and lends his own witty commentary. What would they do without him? The Exorcist is the tenth entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/322970554 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Traci: @tball_ Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3

    Short #9: Into The Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 32:26


    Today we discuss "Into The Wild" with directors Jake & Will as well as special guest Greg, who really came through and made the shoot possible. Into The Wild is the ninth entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/322969715 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3

    Week 2 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 49:51


    Join Will, Traci, Alejandro (and Jake via phone message) to discuss the second week of short films released by 20th Century Faux, including the Filmmaker Magazine feature and what our current social media strategy has been to promote the released films. Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Alejandro: @alejandro.image Traci: @tball_ Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3

    Short #8: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 29:44


    This episode is about Episode 1: The Phantom Menace with directors Jake & Will, actress Traci and Kevin "The Man" McBride. Episode 1: The Phantom Menace is the eighth entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/321405756 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Traci: @tball_ Kevin: @kevinmacbee Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3 Podcast sound mixing by Brandon Griffith

    Short #7: L.A. Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 40:35


    Today we discuss L.A. Story with directors Jake & Will, actress Traci and cinematographer Konrad. L.A. Story is the seventh entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/321405777 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Traci: @tball_ Konrad: @konrad.jpg Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3 Podcast sound mixing by Brandon Griffith

    Short #6: No Country For Old Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 22:25


    A discussion on No Country For Old Men with directors Jake & Will and featured actress and co-creator, Traci. No Country For Old Men is the sixth entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/321405827 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Traci: @tball_ Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3 Podcast sound mixing by Brandon Griffith

    Short #5: The Constant Gardener

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 27:15


    We discuss The Constant Gardener with directors Jake & Will and cinematographer Alejandro. The Constant Gardener is the fifth entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/321405875 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Alejandro: @alejandro.image Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3 Podcast sound mixing by Brandon Griffith

    Week 1 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 47:31


    Jake, Will, Traci & Alejandro sit down to discuss the IndieWire release of Girl, Interrupted as well as the recent screening of all 16 shorts to a live audience. Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Alejandro: @alejandro.image Traci: @tball_ Will's Zelda podcast: tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3

    Short #4: How High

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 23:43


    This episode is about "How High" with directors Jake & Will, actress Veronica and cinematographer Alejandro. "How High" is the fourth entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/262697027 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Veronica: @peacelovevee Alejandro: @alejandro.image Will's Zelda podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3 Podcast sound mixing by Brandon Griffith

    Short #3: The Wizard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 30:38


    Today we focus on The Wizard with directors Jake & Will and cinematographer Alejandro. The Wizard is the third entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/257198323 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Alejandro: @alejandro.image Will's Zelda podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3 Podcast sound mixing by Brandon Griffith

    Short #2: The Unbearable Lightness of Being

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 29:51


    Today we focus on The Unbearable Lightness of Being with directors Jake & Will and cinematographer Jon Hlutke. This is the second entry in a series of 16 comedy short films by 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/260681995 Rate and subscribe if you enjoy! Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Jon: @jonhlutke Will's Zelda podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3 Podcast sound mixing by Brandon Griffith

    Short #1: Girl, Interrupted

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 29:36


    "A young woman at home on a Saturday night hopelessly swipes through tinder when suddenly... a booty call sends a text." As featured on IndieWire: Girl, Interrupted is the first entry in a series of comedy short films about loneliness by the film collective 20th Century Faux. New films will release on a weekly basis starting February 26th. Watch the short: https://vimeo.com/283368454 This episode goes behind the scenes of Girl, Interrupted with directors Jake Bradbury & Will Blank, actress Traci Doering & journeyman/filmmaker Kevin McBride. Hilarity ensues. For more information: http://www.20thcenturyfaux.com Contact: bros@20thcenturyfaux.com Jake: @indiefilminsider Will: @blankwell Traci: @tball_ Kevin: @kevmacbee Will's Zelda podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yyu2msb3 Podcast sound mixing by Brandon Griffith

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