FilmAspire Podcast

I want to leave you all this week with an empowering message I have learn. The simple fact that you must take credit for yourself. Also check out Renegade Art's new film "On My Way To Hell: A Hellraiser Fan Film" here https://youtu.be/Z5HFxkFKe9k And our New released film with VilleTV Network "Der Vertrag" here https://youtu.be/ViG378k1v90

In Preparing to release my latest film, I solicited opions from friends and collegues. their responses were a masterclass in how to react to critcizim from you friends. Check out my new short film On My Way To Hell: A Hellraiser Fan Film here: https://youtu.be/Z5HFxkFKe9k and check out the BTS video from Madhouse Pictures here: https://youtu.be/zvLTAMq2WAY

A chance trip to the bathroom after a show sent my crashing down from a performance high, that could only be saved by a kind gesture from an unlikely source. Today we are talking about haters...and how to deal with them

After visiting the inaugural meeting of the Kentucky Veterans Business Alliance, I am bringing you a Message from a retired Major General that applies wholeheartedly to the world of filmmaking.

After spending more than a month working with him on his film ONE MUST FALL, I just had to bring you an interview with Filmmaker/Photographer Antonio Pantoja. In this candid conversation we discuss movies, weddings, pricing and a while lot more.

Just a quick drop in to keep everyone updated on the progress of my liberation!

2018 is right around the corner and it's time for New Year's Resolutions, but are you just going to do the same old thing? Or will you change tactics and try something new? Got a story to tell? we want to hear from you at filmaspire@live.com.

This week I am talking about the events that prompted my exit from my job and the importance of making a plan for large scale life change. Also celebrating the world premiere of the pilot Episode of Der Vertrag (The Contract)

Welcome back! After a 4 year hiatus I am back with new episodes and new content. In this episode: I explain where I have been for the last 4 years and give details on my new series pilot "Der Vertrag" premiering on December 7th at The Grand in New Albany! More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/529328877420791 Thanks to all our former listeners and all the new ones to come. We are back and it's going to be a wild ride!

Today we are talking about the importance of doing your homework in the entertainment industry. Also in this episode is information on, the Fleur De Lis Music Festival coming to Diamonds in Louisville June 22nd! As promised in the podcast here is a link to info on Section 181 (Listen to the podcast first!): www.dga.org/Initiatives/~/media/Files/Section181.ashx Fleur De Lis Music Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/533387266712871/

In the Beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the Master's there are few... A very old proverb gives birth to a new thought. "What if we as filmmakers stayed in the beginner's mindset forever?" What might we accomplish if we never closed our minds to any possibilities? Let's discuss this interesting prospect...

Have you ever been faced with project in which a critical element is just not working? As a filmmaker and director, sometimes we have to make snap decisions that greatly affect the outcome of our films. Sometimes we have to make onset changes, sometimes we have to fall on our backup plan, and sometimes we have to have the guts to throw in the towel! Here are a few tips and tricks to help you this process! As always if you questions, comments, or show topic suggestions, please drop us a line at filmaspire@live.com

TAlking today about why Delegation sometimes Fails on your filmset. There are four key reasons. Give a listen a find out why. Also news on Convention Appearances new partners and much much more!

2013 is off and running! Running so hard that I am having to Podcast from the ROAD. I am driving to the gym! Today we are taking about the two most annoying topics that one has to deal with as a director or producer...Body Odor and Harassment! These are serious topics that require swift and decisive action. Here are a few tips for dealing with these Annoying Topics! Come out and Check us out at Dead Winter Horror Convention March 8th, 9th, 10th in Somerset Kentucky! Check it out at www.deadwintercon.com

It's the second annual birthday podcast! Today I am celebrating my 30th birthday, and as I reflect on the past 30 years I have come to a singular conclusion. Sometimes...no matter how difficult it is...we have to knuckle down and have those tough conversations. Wether it's about money, casting, or any other artistic decisions...we have to have the conversations.

How many Times have you seen a Microbudget Film the had a great story, good camera work and even decent acting...but the audio is just deplorable. During a recent ADR session with friend and Actor Adam Pepper, www.imdb.com/name/nm1166921/ (if you need a great actor give him a call), I came to realize a few things about the process of recording sound for film. FilmAspire@live.com

Nobody ever plans to fail...they just fail to plan.... Is this you? Here are a few ideas on how to plan your film to achieve the best results.

Gather receiving a series of scathe-thing comments on my various YouTube videos, I decided to give you some tips and tricks on dealing with Internet snipers. Check out the videos and comments here: Wish for the Dead: Motion Comic - http://youtu.be/EpYipUOd1xA Girl Number Three trailer - http://youtu.be/rovOdJepWSI Have a Happy Holiday Everyone!

FilmAspire Fridays are Coming! Are You Excited...? ....We Are!

Let's get down to really defining the role of the director. What it means and why some folks are just born to do the job...and why some folk are just really not!

On today's show we are going to be talking about TIME. How to use it, plan for it, and adapt to it. We are also going to talk about way to do when timing throws you for a loop!

We are back with new episodes and to start us off we are going to talk about great ways to supplement your income as a filmmaker...Weddings! We will discuss the equipment needs, pricing, timing, and much more! Check out iTunes for more episodes, keyword "FilmAspire"

While Working out at the gym recently, I had an unexpected turn of events while working on the elliptical machine. This lead me to start thinking about all the tools we as filmmaker's have to cultivate and use.

While Performing at Lynn's Paradise Cafe' in Louisville, Ky. two separate but interconnected events revealed and fundamental truth about life as a Arts Professional!

It's time to talk about sharing your abundant wealth...What...you don't have any? i'll bet you are wrong. Let me show you how 5 simple areas of your filmmaking life will yield you wealth that a Rockefeller might envy.

After catastrophic computer failure, we are back with new episodes. Today we are going to be talking about that one thing that keeps filmmakers from completing there projects, the search for perfection. Perfection is something that happens, it doesn't get made. If we seek to make every shot perfect, the film will never get finished. We should be instead, seeking to make each and every shot of our films' truly good! This will serve us well so long as we don't fall victim to the other enemy of good, "GOOD ENOUGH"

The last interview from DEAD WINTER HORROR CONVENTION with the writer director of D4. Listen to the words of a filmmaker the turned personal strife and tragedy to art therapy and one killer action flick!