Indie Film Grit Podcast

Master Casters is my documentary film about the resin bootleg toy scene. It's now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and other online platforms. In this episode I talk about making the film, submitting to film festivals, and getting it distributed online. Watch Master Casters on Amazon prime...  https://amzn.to/2vOyuiu   Watch Master Casters on Vimeo On Demand... https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mastercasters   Special Thanks to: Master Casters @mastercasters_ Host: Timothy Patrick @indiefilmgrit Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit  

Jack Venturo is a talented indie filmmaker and a Jim Henson puppeteer. His new short film "The Repossession" is a Psychological Suspense/Drama and is now making its run at film festivals. We talk about how he made the film, AFM, crowdfunding, and what it's like working for The Jim Henson Company.  Special Thanks to: Jack Venturo venturoproductions.com Host: Timothy Patrick Guest: Jack Venturo: @JackVenturo Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit  

Aleem Hossain is the writer/director/producer of the new sci-fi indie feature "After We Leave", which won Best Feature Film at the London Sci-Fi Festival and recently finished it's theatrical run in Los Angeles. We talk about how he made the film, distribution, VFX, and how Bollywood influenced him as a filmmaker. Special Thanks to: Aleem Hossain @aleem Host: Timothy Patrick Guest: Aleem Hossain Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit  

Patrick Green returns for his third appearance on the Indie Film Grit podcast to talk about his new short film "Mommy's Little Monster".  It's a psychological horror-thriller about a mother and son on the run from an abusive relationship. We talk about how he made the film, his strategy for film festivals, and a couple new projects he's working on. Special Thanks to: Patrick Green @bypatrickgreen Host: Timothy Patrick Guest: Patrick Green Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit  

Alex Ferrari is back on the podcast to talk about his new book "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur" and his companion podcast "Filmtrepreneur Podcast". In this episode, he shares valuable insight to AFM, film distribution, and how indie filmmakers need to be business-minded if they are going to thrive as professional filmmakers. Check out his new podcast on iTunes as well as Indie Film Hustle and the Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. His book "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur" is now available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and on audio book. Special Thanks to: Alex Ferrari @indiefilmhustle Host: Timothy Patrick Guest: Alex Ferrari Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit  

Christian Bautista is the co-founder and chief business officer at Gatekeeper Animation. His company is located in the Philippines and they on projects all over the world. I spoke with Christian at AFM 2019 where we talked about the future of animation, visual effects, and VR and how he plans to bridge the gap between Hollywood and the Philippines with Gatekeeper Animation. Special Thanks to: Christian Bautista GateVFX.com Host: Timothy Patrick Guest:Christian Bautista Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Franco Sama is an indie film producer with over 20 films under his belt, including “Guns, Girls and Gambling” starring Gary Oldman and Christian Slater. Franco has attended AFM seventeen years in a row and he shares great insight to the event and how it's changed over the years. We also talk about, what it takes from a business standpoint, to make indie films. Special Thanks to: Franco Sama www.samacofilms.com Host: Timothy Patrick Guest: Franco Sama Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Randall Lobb is a writer/director/producer who's new documentary is "Power of Grayskull", the Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. We talk about his unique approach to making documentaries, how he crowdfunded over $76,000 on Kickstarter, 1980's nostalgia, and his upcoming project involving "The Dark Crystal". Watch "Power of Grayskull" on DVD and Digital starting Aug 13th. Special Thanks to: Randall Lobb @thelabcoatguy Guest: Randall Lobb Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Mike Finazzo is an indie filmmaker who recently wrote and directed a feature film called "Bored in the USA" which he made for just $5000. The film follows the friendship of a bored housewife named Kelly and her British friend Chris, who is moving back to London. It's a character-driven film shot in black and white and it deals with what is, and what could've been. "Bored in the USA" is available now on Amazon Prime. Special Thanks to: Mike Finazzo www.boredintheusafilm.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest:Mike Finazzo Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Rob Smat is an indie filmmaker and USC film school grad who recently completed his first feature film "The Last Whistle". It's about a high school football coach who pushes his team to win even after an all-star player dies during practice of cardiac arrest. It's won several awards at film festivals including Best Actress and Best Feature film. It's set to release in select theaters and On Demand on June 28th. Special Thanks to: Rob Smat @MadSmatter Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Rob Smat Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Owen Korb is an indie filmmaker in Los Angeles who recently completed his first feature film "Pull Up LA." It's a documentary about Los Angeles creatives using social media to meet up together in the city and explore their creative sides. It's won several awards at film festivals including Best Feature Documentary and Best Director. We talk about how he made the film, and how the meet up culture can be an inspiration to people of all walks of life.  Special Thanks to: Owen Korb @pullup_la Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Owen Korb Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

John Fusco is a well known writer and producer of such films as "Young Guns", "Hidalgo", "Thunderheart" and his Netflix series "Marco Polo." His new film, "The Highwaymen" starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson opens in select theaters March 15th and will be released worldwide on Netflix March 29th. The story follows two retired Texas rangers who were hired to hunt down the infamous Bonnie and Clyde. Special Thanks to: John Fusco @JohnFusco12 Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: John Fusco Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Alex Ferrari is a writer, producer and director of films such as "This Is Meg" and "On the Corner of Ego and Desire." He is also the creator and host of the Indie Film Hustle podcast and the Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. Alex's mission is to share valuable information with indie filmmakers, drawing from his 25 years of experience in the industry. Recently he launched Indie Film Hustle TV, the Netflix for filmmakers. On top of that he wrote a book "Shooting For The Mob" based on true events in his early filmmaking career. Special Thanks to: Alex Ferrari @IndieFilmHustle Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Alex Ferrari Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Patrick Green is a talented indie filmmaker whose new documentary, "For Your Consideration" is now screening at various film festivals. We discuss many aspects of documentary filmmaking such as story structure, animation, and fair use. Patrick is our first returning guest on the Indie Film Grit podcast and it's great to have him back to talk about his work. Special Thanks to: Patrick Green @ByPatrickGreen Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Patrick Green Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Mark Stolaroff is an award winning producer who's been making indie films for many years and he is also the founder of No Budget Film School. His new feature film, Driver X, stars Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul) and will be available in theaters and on demand November 30th. We talk about his approach to making indie films, crowdfunding, casting actors, and how to make the most of a film budget. Special Thanks to: Mark Stolaroff @stolaroff Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Mark Stolaroff Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Alejandro Montoya Marin is a writer/director/producer who can be seen making his first feature film "Monday" on the El Rey Network's original series "Rebel Without A Crew." Along with four other indie filmmakers, he was selected by Robert Rodriguez to make a feature film in 14 days with only $7000 and no crew. We talk about his film, his experience on the show, and what it's like to make a film with such extreme limitations. The series premiere of "Rebel without a Crew" is Sunday November 18th on the El Rey Network. Special Thanks to: Alejandro Montoya Marin @fourpoint5films Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Alejandro Montoya Marin Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Diane Bell is an award-winning director and screenwriter who's first feature film "Obsoledia" premiered and won at The Sundance Film Festival. Her second film "The Bleeding Heart" starring Jessica Biel, debuted at The Tribecca Film Festival. We talk about how she got her start as a screenwriter working for the director of Die Hard, and why it is so important to "Shoot from the Heart" which is the title of her live workshop and her book for indie filmmakers. Special Thanks to: Diane Bell @dianebell1 Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Diane Bell Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Matt Cruse is an indie filmmaker who recently wrote, produced and directed his first feature film "The Watcher Self", available now on Amazon. We talk about many aspects of filmmaking including scriptwriting, sound design, and how to use dialogue effectively. Matt shares his experiences working in television at the BBC and gives useful advice and insights for fellow indie filmmakers. Special Thanks to: Matt Cruse @mattcruse @thewatcherself Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Matt Cruse Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Steve Vitolo is the CEO and founder of Scriptation, a script annotation app designed specifically for film and TV production. We talk about how he made his way through the industry as a writer's assistant, script coodinator, and TV writer on such shows as Black-ish, Crowded, and Hot in Cleveland. Steve shares his experience with the writers' room, working in TV, and how he came up with the idea for his game-changing app, Scriptation. Special Thanks to: Steve Vitolo @scriptationapp  Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Steve Vitolo Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Joining me today is Killarney Traynor, an indie filmmaker from New Hampshire. She is an experienced actor, writer, director, and stuntwoman. Her new feature film "Michael Lawrence" is a detective mystery that will soon be available on Amazon Prime. We talk about her experiences acting, writing screenplays, directing films and what it's like to perform stunts on camera. And we also talk about how old westerns influenced her as a filmmaker. Special Thanks to: Killarney Traynor @KillarneyTray Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Killarney Traynor Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Steve Olson is the lead actor in the new feature-length comedy 'Fishbowl California' now available on Amazon, Apple TV, and other VOD platforms. We talk about his acting journey, and Steve shares insight into acting classes, auditions, commercial work, sitcoms, and how Bruce Campbell inspired him to pursue an acting career. Special Thanks to: Steve Olson @steveolson22 Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Steve Olson Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Jeffrey Michael Bays, also known as "The Hitchcock Whisperer", joins us for an interesting conversation about Alfred Hitchcock and indie filmmaking. Jeffrey is an indie filmmaker and also the author of such books as "Between The Scenes", "How To Turn Your Boring Movie Into a Hitchcock Thriller", and his latest "Suspense with a Camera". We talk about his filmmaking journey, his web series "Hitch20", his feature film "Offing David", and all things related to Hitchcock. Special Thanks to: Jeffrey Michael Bays: @BorgusFilm Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Jeffrey Michael Bays Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

I'm joined by indie filmmaker Sam Hoggarth to talk about his latest short film "Envy". Sam shares stories about the making of the film and what inspired him to tell such a dark tale. "Envy" has won many awards at film festivals including: Best Director, Best Writing, Best Actress, and Best Narrative Short. After it's festival run, "Envy" will be released online October 31st, 2018. Special Thanks to: Sam Hoggarth: @Sam_D_Hoggarth Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Sam Hoggarth Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

I have a great conversation with actress Tami Stronach who played the Childlike Empress in The Never-Ending Story. Tami is an actress, dancer, and she produces family entertainment content at The Paper Canoe Company. We talk about her journey and Tami shares some of her experiences making The Never-Ending Story. Special Thanks to: Tami Stronach: @neverendingtami Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Tami Stronach Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

I had the chance to talk with Head of Crowdfunding at Seed & Spark, Gerry Maravilla. He shares valuable info about crowdfunding as well as his own filmmaking journey. We talk about his role at Seed & Spark, his short film "Cross", and we even talk about pupusas. Special Thanks to: Gerry Maravilla: @gerrymaravilla Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Gerry Maravilla Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

I have an amazing conversation with Klaus Badelt. He is well known in the film industry as a successful musical composer who has created the scores for hollywood films like "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Gladiator", and "The Time Machine." Klaus has also created an exciting new way for filmmakers to distribute their films worlwide with Filmhub. It's easy, it's free, and it's a game changer for indie filmmakers. Special Thanks to: Klaus Badelt: @filmhubhq Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Klaus Badelt Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit Sign up to Filmhub to receive a special discount package for Indie Film Grit subscribers. On Filmhub, streaming channels discover your great work on the largest online marketplace for indie film & TV. Conversion, delivery and everything else is free, with no money upfront. And we handle all payments, with transparent online reports. See your film streamed right next to big budget studio films. Our growing network includes already 50+ streaming services like Amazon, Netflix or China Mobile. Simply upload, create digital revenue around the world, and focus on making great films and shows. Indie Film Grit subscribers keep 100% revenue from all streaming channels for a year – and get a free translation of subtitles and synopsis. 100% free distribution! Here are the details: Keep 100% of all revenues generated across all streaming channels for the first year after signup There’s already no upfront, conversion, monthly/yearly or other hidden fees Valid for as many titles as you upload, with no limit Receive one (1) free localization of subtitles and synopsis for one (1) title into German An eligible title is either: A single work – feature, documentary, short for example A series – episodic work – limited to 12 episodes Existing English captions or subtitles needed 300 minutes of total running time max. (including all episodes for a series) We are using new-generation neural machine translation technology, integrated in our service The promotion starts when you register for an account using the button below and is valid for one (1) year after Sign up free!

I talk with two indie filmmakers from New York, David Joseph Volino & Victoria Ratermanis. We talk about their new short film, "The Rose Garden" which is an engaging character-driven film co-starring David and Victoria. It has proven to be a festival favorite, winning many awards including Best Actress, Best Actor, and the Audience Choice Award. Special Thanks to: David Joseph Volino: @DavidJVolino  & Victoria Ratermanis: victoriaratermanis.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guests: David Joseph Volino & Victoria Ratermanis Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

I talk with producer/writer/director Mark Schwab. We talk about his new feature film, "Shadows In Mind" which is a captivating LGBT thriller. Mark shares insight into indie filmmaking, what it's like working with a talented cinemotographer, and how his approach to making films evolved over time. Special Thanks to: Mark Schwab:@DITRFilms Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Mark Schwab Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

I talk with producer/director/writer/editor Alexia Anastasio. We talk about her documentary films, including "Adventures in Plymptoons!" and "Beyond The Noise." And we also discuss how Transcendental Meditation can be a powerful tool for the indie filmmaker. Special Thanks to: Alexia Anastasio:@alexiaanastasio Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Alexia Anastasio Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

I have a great conversation with producer/actor/screenwriter Richard "RB" Botto. He is the founder and CEO of Stage 32 and author of "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers". We talk about the importance of understanding both the business side and the creative side of making films. And RB explains why crowdsourcing is crucial to the success of your film. Special Thanks to: Richard "RB" Botto: @RBwalksintoabar Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Richard "RB" Botto Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Indie filmmaker and 3D animator Roger An joins us on the podcast. We talk about his new short film, Alpha Fish, which combines live action with 3D animated characters. Alpha Fish's world premiere is January 31, 2018 at the NY Indie Theatre Film Festival. www.alphafish.tv Special Thanks to Roger An: @RogerAn3D Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Roger An Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

I talk with indie filmmaker Bryce Hirschberg. We talk about the many hats he wore while making his feature film, Counterfeiters. His film has won many awards at multiple film festivals all over the world, including Best Feature and Best Actor. Special Thanks to Bryce Hirschberg: @BryceHirschberg Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Bryce Hirschberg Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Writer/director Patrick Green joins us on the podcast. We discuss the pros and cons of guerrilla filmmaking and his short film, TAG, about a graffitti artist in Los Angeles. TAG was officially selected at over two dozen film festivals around the world and is now available on Vimeo.  Special Thanks to Patrick Green: @ByPatrickGreen  Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Patrick Green Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit  

In this episode, I'm joined by producer/writer/director Kim Ray. Her recent documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, follows music icon Lady Gaga and climaxes with a Super Bowl half-time performance. The film premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival and was then released worldwide on Netflix. Kim shares insight about attending USC film school, working in reality television, and also her passion for Sci-Fi Action films. Special Thanks to Kim Ray: @kimray Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Kim Ray Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit  

In this episode, I talk with director Brian Barnes who's been making indie films since 1987. The Redeeming is his new feature film and it world premieres at the Horror-On-Sea film festival January 28, 2018. We talk about film school, corporate videos, directing live television, film festivals, and how he made his first feature film for next to nothing. Special Thanks to Brian Barnes: The Redeeming Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Brian Barnes Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

In this episode, I talk with indie filmmaker Jed Brian, the writer/producer/director of the feature-length horror film, Unlisted Owner. We talk about his experience getting a distribution deal at The American Film Market (AFM), as well as the success of his film on Amazon. Special Thanks to Jed Brian: unlistedowner.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Jed Brian Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

In this episode I have an insightful conversation with Jeremy Wanek. He's a busy man, working not only in VFX but also as an editor. We talk about his filmmaking journey and we dive deep into film editing and visual effects. Special Thanks to Jeremy Wanek: jeremywanek.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Jeremy Wanek Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

In this episode I talk with Joe Badon, the writer/producer/director of a new feature film called The God Inside My Ear. Joe shares his approach to indie filmmaking as well as his experience working in the biz as a storyboard artist. Special Thanks to Joe Badon: The God Inside My Ear Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Joe Badon Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

In this episode, I talk with writer/director Ben Sledge and award-winning actor Dan Franko about their new film, The Recursion Theorem. It's a sci-fi noir short with influences ranging from The Twilight Zone and Greek Mythology to the classic arcade game Asteroids. Ben and Dan share insights to locations, acting, storytelling, and how to buy a dead bird. Special thanks to Ben Sledge and Dan Franko: www.recursiontheorem.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guests: Ben Sledge and Dan Franko Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Adam Keleman wrote, produced, and directed Easy Living, a feature film that premiered this year at the SXSW Film Festival. He talks about the difference between making short films and a feature-length film. We also talk about how to get your film accepted into film festivals. Special thanks to Adam Keleman: www.easylivingfilm.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guests: Adam Keleman Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

In this episode I talk with the creators of Joshua, a new short film by writer Jason Krieger and director Cooper Griggs. It recently screened at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival and won an award at the Global Shorts Film Festival. Jason and Cooper share insights to the filmmaking process from casting to creating an original film score. Special Thanks to Jason Krieger and Cooper Griggs: www.joshuathefilm.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guests: Jason Krieger & Cooper Griggs Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

The Sucklord is a pop artist and indie filmmaker in NYC. In this episode, we talk about Toy Lords of Chinatown, his independently produced series on youtube. It takes place in an analog future where super-villains wage war in Chinatown, New York. The Sucklord shares stories about his guerrilla filmmaking process and how he developed concepts for his characters and storyline. Special Thanks to The Sucklord: www.patreon.com/thesucklord Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: The Sucklord Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

In this episode, I talk with indie filmmakers Marcus Scott and Heath Hetherington of OBD films. We talk about their new feature film Recovery which is available on Vimeo on Demand October 13th. We also touch on casting, locations, film scores, and what they learned from making their first film. Special Thanks to OBD Films: obdfilms.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guests: Marcus Scott, Heath Hetherington Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

As a documentary filmmaker and a video producer, I have interviewed hundreds of people over the last 10 years. Whether I'm interviewing a rockstar, a business owner, a stand up comedian, or a social activist, the process is pretty much the same. So I thought I'd share with you 10 Tips for Documentary Interviews. Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Theme Music: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of the Jonathan Grave thriller series and other fiction and nonfiction books. John has written multiple screenplays for Hollywood, adapting the works of Nelson DeMille, Norman MacLean and Thomas Harris. He’s also contracted to write and co-produce the film adaptation of his book, Six Minutes to Freedom. Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: John Gilstrap Theme Music: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Sherman Allen has been acting in TV and Film since he got his SAG card in 1983, and he's been playing rock n' roll guitar even longer. We talk about his roles on Better Call Saul, Longmire, and his character in the upcoming film Soldado, the next chapter of the Oscar nominated film Sicario. Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Sherman Allen Theme Music: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Books can be powerful allies when it comes to making indie films. In this episode, I focus on 5 great books about filmmaking. I enjoy reading these 5 books and I would recommend them to anyone interested in making movies. Books! Check 'em out! Hosted By: Timothy Patrick Theme Music By: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Cory Baker is an indie filmmaker and host of "O" The Anthem Podcast. Originallly from Baltimore, Cory recently made the move to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking. We talk about his screenplays, projects he's worked on, and he shares his love for Bull Durham. Special Thanks to Cory Baker: www.otheanthem.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Cory Baker Theme Music By: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit follow us on twitter @indiefilmgrit

Sanjay Burman is the CEO and co-founder of IndieVue.com. Sanjay talks about why he created the new distribution platform for indie filmmakers. He also shares stories about film school and how he made his mark on Hollywood at such a young age. Special Thanks to Sanjay Burman: www.indievue.com Guest: Sanjay Burman Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber   For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Dom Aiken is a composer and winner of 3 Global Music Awards. He shares insightful stories about scoring indie films and talks about how to choose the right school for learning music composition. Special Thanks to Dom Aiken: www.domaikenmusic.com Guest: Dom Aiken Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit

Will Reynolds is a carpenter and propmaker who currently works in TV and Film. His work can be seen on shows like Car Warriors and MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay. We talk about his journey and how he acquired his woodworking skills. And Will explains how his love for film brought him to film school and ultimately all the way to Hollywood. Guest: Will Reynolds Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit