Film Craft Podcast

Episode 123 - CJ WalleyOn this episode Matt talks to special guest CJ Walley. CJ is the founder of Script Revolution and also a screenwriter based in the UK. Matt talks to CJ about his writing career and how he became interested in screenwriting. CJ talks about his journey and other general craft topics. Matt and CJ also talk about script revolution and how it came to be. You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 122 - Opening Credits, Awards, and FameIn this episode Matt and Latif have a discussion on opening credits in both feature films and shorts. Matt also discusses his change in opinion on awards. And finally Latif discusses some of the issues that would arise with excessive fame.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 121 - Timothy Cakebread ReturnsIn this episode Matt and Latif chat once again with Timothy Cakebread. Tim played Caleb in What We Don't Say, and he's back to discuss his recently published script Seeing Up. Seeing Up, was produced into a three part audio series and published to read as well. We discuss Tim's writing process and how he developed the story for Seeing Up. Matt and Latif also discuss general screenplay topics with Tim, from screenwriting books to theme.You can listen to and read Seeing Up below.http://www.12thstreetonline.com/seeing-up-by-timothy-cakebread-audio-screenplay-part-i/You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 120 - Children of Men and Film School*Spoilers for Children of MenIn this episode Matt discusses, Alfonso Cuarón's Children of Men with Latif. We discuss the cinematography, the editing, and other nuances that make the film so great. Latif also mentions two other films that made strong impressions on him before he became interested in filmmaking. Matt and Latif also take a deep dive into film school. Latif talks about his experience having gone to VFS, and Matt grills him about every detail.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 119 - Creating Characters Today Matt and Latif discuss characters. They discuss how character is formed, and how people approach it differently. Latif talks about tone and what it means to him. They also discuss examples of interesting characters in films like, The King of Comedy and Patterson.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 188 - IdeasToday Matt and Latif discuss coming up with ideas. How are they formed? How quickly does it happen? We also discuss vetting the concepts and letting go of bad ones.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 117 - RetrospectiveMatt and Latif look back on the year 2020. They talk about how they continued building on the craft of filmmaking. They discuss shooting a film during 2020. Matt and Latif also discuss their favourite and least favourite films of the year. You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 116 - Breaking Away From ConstructsToday we discuss breaking away from established filmmaking technique. We discuss why some early technique examples from teachers, friends, and other filmmakers can actually limit our point of view. We use camera angles and hand held camera as an example. We also briefly discuss night interior lighting and color correction.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 115 - Louise LatheyMatt talks with filmmaker Louise Lathey. They talk about her feature, Who Am I Now which was shot during the pandemic. Louise talks about her experience making her first feature film and why she chose this story. They also discuss the challenges of shooting during the pandemic, which includes dealing with intimate scenes that were crucial to the story.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 114 - Scene AnalysisOn this episode Matt and Latif look at a scene from, What We Don't Say. We talk about the creative choices and the production details about the scene, from lighting, to staging, and mood. We also briefly talk about 12K resolution.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 113 - Editing Deep DiveToday Matt and Latif discuss the importance of a good editor. We talk about software and workflows. We also discuss why you might want an editor and when you might want to try editing something yourself.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SummaryEpisode 112 - Upgrades and InfluencesMatt and Latif have discuss the choice of upgrading equipment. From cameras to computers. We also discuss the consumption film media and how it influences you.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 111 - Lighting MinimallyMatt and Latif discuss their recent experience making micro budget short films. Lighting minimally and shooting low light are discussed. Shooting S-log 3 and best practices for consistency are also covered.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 110 - Miscellaneous TipsMatt and Latif have a simple conversation about shooting simply with limited resources. Lighting, preparing the shots, and miscellaneous tips are discussed.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 109 - Tips For Your FeatureThis episode Matt and Latif each give three tips for when you make your first feature film. Latif also talks about why he chose to work independently and not join the union.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whatwedontsayLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 108 - What We Don't Say RetrospectiveMatt and Latif talk about, What We Don't Say, the eve before it's release. Matt recounts the festival process and how it got to distribution. Latif remembers what inspired him in his cinematography decisions and why he had a chip on his shoulder going into the film. All in all it's a healthy look back on the whole experience.You can watch What We Don't Say here.Amazon Canada : https://www.amazon.ca/What-Dont-Say-Tim-Cakebread/dp/B085KJSC9D/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+we+don%27t+say+dvd&qid=1588865296&sr=8-2Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SLF7e7Barnes & Noble : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-what-we-dont-say-rachel-michetti/34863930?ean=0760137362999Turner Classic Movies : https://shop.tcm.com/what-we-dont-say/760137362999LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 107 - Your Inner VoiceMatt and Latif discuss rewriting and trusting your internal voice. Latif talks about confidence and where a writer can find it. Matt outlines his rewriting process and how he's made the switch to a more free-form writing process.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 106 - ProductivityMatt and Latif share tips to keep productive. We talk about how easily it is to get distracted. Laptops and social media are also thrown into the discussion.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 105 - The Synder Cut & ExpectationsToday Matt talks about what to expect when entering and finishing a film as well as the expectations that the world should have for the fabled, soon to be released, Zack Synder version of Justice League.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 104 - Purpose and Filmmaking Philosophy Today Matt and Latif have a somewhat philosophical discussion about the choices we make with characters and story. We talk about the implications of choosing one action over another. We also talk about why we make movie and what responsibilities the job comes with. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 103 - Twists and TurnsMatt and Latif discuss plot twists and reveals. Matt encountered a perplexing story reveal in the game Horizon Zero Dawn. We also discuss The Truman Show and why the reveal works so well, as well as many other examples.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 102 - Hitchcock and Directing ActorsToday way briefly discuss a soundbite from the documentary Hitchcock Truffaut. We also talk about directing actors, improvisation, and blocking.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 101 - Interview With Jessica Michael DavisToday Matt talks to Jessica Michael Davis about her experience with the new Sundance Collab online platform. Matt talks to Jessica about the program and how she found out about the scholarship. We discuss her project Jane, which she worked on during this time.. Matt talks to Jessica about her first experience of attending Sundance in person. LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 100 - We Made It!Today we celebrate episode 100 with a podcast exclusive. All Film Craft listeners have access to the full feature length film , Party Stories. In this episode Matt and Latif will break down three scenes from the film. Latif gives an in depth lighting breakdown from the film with some stills and diagrams.For this episode -Party Stories Linkhttps://vimeo.com/408287282/3874710c76Lighting Breakdown Stills Linkhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Gy1qSFExo98FmZ2urUWlqQP4eRDeEs7W?usp=sharingLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 99.1 - Party Stories Commentary (Bonus Episode)This episode is a bonus we are releasing alongside episode 100! This is a commentary track Matt and Latif recorded for, Party Stories.Here is a link to the film.https://vimeo.com/408287282/3874710c76Enjoy!LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 99 - A Curious Scene From Benjamin ButtonToday Matt and Latif discuss how they're keeping busy while stuck inside. Latif breaks down a scene from, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, directed by David Fincher and written by Eric Roth. We discuss the writing choice behind the scene and how it's executed by the director. Finally we have an announcement for episode 100!Here is a link the visuals for the scene discussed today. (For educational purposes)https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ewQtOEHLef4XqJibNTqK6-FcffvLyNHz/view?usp=sharingLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 98 - The Update EpisodeToday we have a follow up on film festivals. SXSW partners with AMAZON to showcase festival picks. We also have a short follow up on Vimeo and how Latif tracks festival viewing habits. Our final topic is IMDB.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 97 - Over PreparationToday we talk about over preparing for a project. How much preparing, is too much? Matt and Latif discuss some of the steps you can take to feel ready for production. We also go through hypothetical meetings with directors who are under-and-over prepared.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 96 - Film Festival QuarantineWith safety precautions in place, all large public gatherings have been postponed or cancelled. The film festival circuit is not the same in 2020. Today we discuss the changes filmmakers and film festivals are making during the pandemic. Matt talks to Latif about how his film Crazy For You has been affected during this time. Our second topic is going online and using Vimeo for festival submissions. We talk about Vimeo and how it's been a useful tool for sharing and keeping track of your film.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 95 - Pitching Your VisionToday Matt and Latif discuss the pitching process and how to make your vision clear. Matt talks about his pitching experience on What We Don't Say and Party stories. Latif talks about pitching his short Crazy For You and how the pitch changed over time. We also talk about the tools you can use to make your ideas more concrete and understandable.Here is the mood board from What We Don't Say, mentioned in the episode.https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KR6_OpGiC/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheetLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 94 - Writing Log and Social MediaMatt and Latif briefly discuss the problems of the world. One of our topics for today is Latif's newly found practice of keeping a writing log. Matt and Latif also discuss the use of social media and how it affects our film work. We touch on general posting, marketing, and finally YouTubers.Here is a link to Latif's camera review mentioned in today's episode.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se5lqqVvOLMLINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 93 - Montages and PacingToday we discuss the art of the montage. Why and when do we use them? We look at some examples from, Party Stories and What We Don't Say. We also discuss the importance of pacing in your film-making and writing.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 92 - The Last Thing He WantedToday's episode we discuss the intro to the new Netflix film, The Last Thing He Wanted. We specifically breakdown our thoughts on the first five minutes of the film. We also discuss following your interests while writing. Latif also talks about how he's approaching his new feature length screenplay.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 91 - The Good PlaceMatt has a --spoiler free-- talk about the finale of the Netflix series, The Good Place. He talks about why you need to watch the show and how it can make you a better screenwriter.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 90 - Matt's Screenwriting Wrap UpMatt shares his final thoughts on screenwriting software. He also talks about the pros and cons, of writing on the iPad pro.LINKSHere's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 89 - Stock FootageMatt and Latif discuss the usage of stock footage/music in your projects. When is it used? Why is it used? What should you be looking out for when looking for stock footage? (This is actually episode 82, but it slipped through the cracks!)Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcastCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 88 - Making 12 Features In A Year?This week we talk about the idea of making 12 features in a year. Should you do it? Should they just be shorts instead? Will you gain more than you'll lose by trying it?Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 87 - Don't Skimp On Your Post Production BudgetThis week we talk about how much money you NEED for post on your film. This one is seriously important guys, we talk to people all the time that don't have enough to finish their movies. The last thing you want is to film your entire movie and not be able to finish it, let us help you!Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 86 - A Look Back At Election And PunisherThis week we've watched some movies that we loved when we were kids and decided to have a little look back to see what we thought of them with evolved, filmmaking brains. Latif watched Election, Matt watched The Punisher (2004 with Tom Jane).Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://www.instagram.com/latif_8/https://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 85 - Murder On The Orient Express ComparisonYa know... Sometimes I wonder if these tag lines are even needed. This episode is exactly what it sounds like. We compare both film versions of Murder On the Orient Express!Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 84 - Matt's Screenwriting BreakdownThis week Matt breaks down the biggest screenwriting programs and goes over which one best suits you... Spoiler alert, no matter what, don't pay for Final Draft.Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 83 - The detailsThis week we talk about how to make sure you don't miss very important details in your films!Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 82 - Growing, Learning and Persisting.This week we talk about not giving up and the amazing strides you'll make in continuing your film... Craft.Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 81 - Props N' GunsThis week we talk about how to acquire and/or make props for your movie! ... Including guns. Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 80 - Stories and Awkward MeetingsYa know... Sometimes the descriptions of these episodes aren't really needed. This week is one of those weeks...The title says it all! We talk about how to tell a story properly and the uncomfortable meetings we've taken making movies!Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 79 - Description and How To Give Script FeedbackThis week...The title says it all! We talk about how to write proper description in scripts and how to give feedback on someone else's. Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 78 - Fix It On The PageThis week we talk about the importance of fixing any potential weak spots or problems in your script BEFORE you shoot it.Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 77 - Matt's Favourite Movie IdeaThis week we talk about vetting ideas for your next movie and what definitely not to make it about.Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 76 - Joker and Scorsese VS MarvelThis week we talk about the new movie Joker and industry talk about marvel movies!Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 75 - Calgary International Film FestivalThis week we talk about our experience at the prestigious Calgary International Film Festival! Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 74 - Talking With Festival Director Cait GordanThis week we talk to the director of Full Bloom Film Festival, Cait Gordan! This episode is huge! She sheds TONS of light on how to get into festivals, what to do and what not to do!Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyyahzziVo&t=1sFollow us on the socials! Or check out any of our many links!https://www.instagram.com/matt_ralston_film/https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/whatwedontsaymovie/https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...Trailers and other video links on your YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.