My First Indie Film

Subscribe now to NOT MISS the 90-DAY journey as Jason Baumgardner writes, directs, and edits his first feature film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his path to making his first no-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully you will learn what not to do when making your first indie film. The 90 DAILY episodes start on Sept 1, 2019 Jason on Twitter: @MrJBaum Jason's website: jasonbaumgardner.com

DAY 1 of 90 – Jason explains what inspired him to try and make a feature film in 90 days. Subscribe now to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling each day as he tries to make his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully you will LEARN WHAT NOT TO DO when making your FIRST INDIE FILM! Jason on Twitter: @MrJBaum Jason's website: JasonBaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 2 – Jason already feels like this entire endeavor is a bad idea. Subscribe now to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling each day as he tries to make his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully you will LEARN WHAT NOT TO DO when making your FIRST INDIE FILM! Jason on Twitter: @MrJBaum Jason's website: jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com  

Day 3 – A sick day, Jason creates a checklist of what he plans to do the upcoming week. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum Website: jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 4 – Jason reads similar genre scripts and talks about why it’s important to create. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 5: Jason shares how ‘morning pages’ removes his internal critic and creates story more organically. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 6 – An emotional day, Jason experiences a revelation in pursuing what you are made to do and is wrecked by a big announcement made by some other filmmakers. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film.  Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 7 – Jason is encouraged by a tweet and shares previous filmmaking experience. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film.  Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 8 – Jason is surprised with encouragement by networking at a film festival and discusses the importance of helping other people’s dreams come true. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 9 – Jason shares the 4 to 1 philosophy of how to be the best you can be and how he analyzed the Buried script and Coherence movie. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 10 – Jason invests in what’s important trusting the film will take care of itself. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 11 – Expectation vs Reality where happiness comes from and how writing morning pages is paying off. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 12 – Jason wakes up anxious. As people begin to learn of the project, excitement builds as does the pressure of failing. Listen how Jason dealt with the anxiety in order to attack the day. Great quotes from other filmmakers: “Absence of boundaries is the enemy of art” – Orsen Wells "You need a measure of pressure and limitation in order to facilitate the highest measure of creativity” – Scott Derrickson Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget, indie film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 13 – Jason breaks down a movie back into an outline of story beats to learn more. He hears of possible investors for the film and the encouragement that brings. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 14-16  – Stop viewing yourself as an underdog, don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do... including yourself, and look at who are you surrounding yourself with. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 17 – Stressed out. Jason talks about how putting a something onto your own plate and then stressing out about it is such a strange dichotomy. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 18 – Bouncing back, Jason outlines with 90 beats idea. He is directed by a Cargill tweet about being stuck in the middle and to outline from the end instead of the beginning. Jason shares the energy that comes from creating something even if it’s small. Subscribe to not miss the adventure. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Days 19-20 - Morning pages opens up a revelation that sets Jason free from trying to be perfect. Jason works on the logic by visually laying out the structure and explains why fantastical elements do not have to be explained. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Days 21-22 - The importance of soaking up other art forms while working creatively. Insight from On The Page podcast with Christie Hall about how to reveal information to an audience. And Jason finished the OUTLINE! Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 23: Have to Redo Everything Jason shows the movie outline to his wife which results in a new direction. Jason watches Michael Arndt’s “insanely great endings” video which gives him a whole new inspiration for his film. Also shares encouragement from David O'Russell. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 24-25 – “A DP as Crazy as Me” A big couple of days as Jason’s tax return and a film workshop could bring in some finances for the film. Also, a producer and director of photography come on board! Jason tosses out the ending he loved to find a new one. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 26: Picking Story Values Jason discusses how he is approaching writing a new ending to the film with choosing the dominate and underdog values of the story. Producer Kyle gives access to equipment he has available. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first no-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 27-28: Writing 21 Pages a Day Jason starts preproduction, analyzes the contained thriller movies “Mine” and “The Ruins”. He cranks out 21 pages using Highland. Gleans from Ardnt’s “Beginnings” video. Jason shares where he is trying to make this movie in Texas and why others want to help. Mark Duplass with an encouraging tweet about creating where you are. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Jason gets another 20 pages written. Exhausted but plowing ahead. Catherine works on a dress. A guy on twitter volunteers to come help on set. Jeff Goldsmith interview with Pet Cemetery guys. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 30:  Jason only gets 10 more pages done. Plans to get two days more on the script before first draft goes out for feedback. Damon gives advice on night lighting technique that could be useful. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 31-34: First Draft Finished Easter. Anniversary. Traveling. Lots to juggle while trying to finish the script. Catherine gives Jason helpful feedback on the script. Jason talks about great dialogue advice from Terry Rossio from the On The Page podcast. Jason finishes the first draft! He meets with ACU students interested in being a part of the crew and ends with a very encouraging Cargill tweet. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 35: Plans Taking Shape Jason reads the draft for the first time and discusses the plan moving forward. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 36: Excited Anxiety Jason has sent out the script to others for feedback. He shares what it feels like to be awaiting feedback and his plans over the next 24 hours concerning the script. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Jason meets with his Dallas collaborators and gets feedback on the script. He also talks with Doug, the DP, about the script. Jason gets some ideas on what to do next with the story. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Jason adds two new members to the producing team and incorporates ideas into the story that will help with lighting at night. Script feedback directs Jason towards different kind of fears for the characters in the story. Jason hints at what the movie is about and shares how he is emotionally two weeks out from making this movie. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 40: Movie Title Time! Jason announces the name of his first indie film and why he chose it. He receives critical feedback on the script and gets prepped for casting in a couple of days. On top of everything, Jason’s son needs his tonsils removed. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Jason rereads his script with a critical eye and realizes there is a lot that needs to change. Talks story ideas with collaborators Zach and Doug and gets ready for casting tomorrow. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Jason gets more feedback on the script and reports on the first round of casting. Jason scouts a very cool location and realizes how a one location story does not always equal easier shooting. Jason’s latest takeaway is the passion of others will get this film made. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Jason grabs another potential crew member and finds a great location. He hears from more local actors interested in auditioning that are invited to callbacks in the morning. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

90 DAY MIDPOINT! Jason holds callbacks and talks through his process of how he works with the actors. He discussing the balance of producing vs directing and what he feels comfortable with at this point to previous experience. He also shares how each day feels as decisions are made. Jason ends with the perspective you need if you are going to be a creator of anything. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!   

Jason and Doug settle on a camera to use and an equipment house to get it from in Dallas. Jason watches the taped auditions to try to decide on cast and how seeing different roles play out makes a different movie. Then the first crew meeting! Jason and Doug talk equipment. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Jason casts the 3 main leads and talks about what all goes into choosing actors for a project. Doug hits the road from California to Texas to make the movie and Jason talks about the value of empowering everyone to be creative on a no-budget film. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Jason’s son has a tonsillectomy in the morning. Doug, the DP, arrives in town. The panic to find production insurance overwhelms Jason’s writing time. Doug and Jason make decisions on equipment and have an honest conversation about what needs to change in the script for this film to happen. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!

Day 49: Jason and Doug pick up the camera in Dallas. That evening they talk story and create a new ending for the film that stems from a location they found. Jason talks story changes based on actors availability. Jason discusses why talking story with the DP is a key collaboration and what’s next to get done. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 50: Jason wakes to some tough news. He gets ideas going with some morning pages, meets with a potential new actor, gets help with a new location, and finishes the day with outlining the sequences to the film. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com  PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Jason writes all day and all night, for nearly 20 hours trying to rewrite the script. He discusses waking up with anxiety about not finishing it. Then Jason talks through the workshop they put on for the students at ACU and the process for shooting a scene. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 53: Jason writes all day to finish the script moments before all the cast and crew table read it for the first time. Originally planned as the first day of shooting, day 53 is needed for finishing the script and prep. Jason adjusts a character for an actor he liked in auditions. Jason talks through the ending of the film and how he wrote it from structure beats, location, production issues, and theme. He discusses the table read and everyone’s response and the decision about shooting the next day. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 54: Jason and Doug put off shooting another day in order to prep for one day. They go location scouting, talk one hour setup goal in each location, and the excitement of finding locations your DP loves. An actor for day one of shooting has to back out and Jason has to figure out a replacement plan quickly to put everyone in a position to be successful. It’s the last day before the camera rolls on Day 55! Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 55: We made it!! First day of shooting is here and not without it’s hiccups and new ‘resistances’ attacking us. Jason talks through the scenes they shot on day one, adjustments they made to scenes and why they chose these scenes to shoot first. Lots happening so these production episodes may be a bit longer! Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 56: Day 2 of shooting. Jason talks crew dropping out, how positivity helps production, and the schedule of the day. He discusses how he directed a scene differently from the page for more emotional impact, why recording wild lines are important, and why production went over until early in the morning to capture an action sequence. Jason also shares moments throughout the day that were memorable. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 57: Day 3 of production is set aside as another prep day. A tornado plows through Abilene while we all slept. Jason shares a perspective on life struggles from his wife. He talks through how they reworked the schedule and the priorities in putting that together for the next 8 days of shooting. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 58: Why chose the "Anson Lights" folklore to create a story around the for the film? Jason explains why they ran over an hour in shooting the first scene of the day. Jason also explains the tone of the film they are hoping to achieve, the excitement of the locals as they start filming in Anson, and why getting bluebonnets into the movie is so great for establishing the setting. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 59: Inclement weather returns to town but filming is in a basement so production stays the course. Jason and Doug collaborate to solve lighting needs from out of story and then work through stepping on each other’s toes for the first time. Jason loves how performances elevated what he had imagined for the ending and discusses how to better protect the important scenes in your shooting schedule. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 60: Finishing the basement, moving outside and across town twice... the production has a lot of moves but the nature of the scenes simplifies the production needs. Jason breaks down the scenes of the day, the missteps they overcame and a few things to think about if making your own small budget film. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

Day 61: Back to Anson, Texas for the first of two back-to-back night shoots, all 7 main cast members have a pivotal scene at the Anson crossroads. Jason discusses how the shoot day went, behind-the-scene antic dotes, and lessons learned from planning and shooting at night. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 62: There’s nothing that can prepare you for some things in life. Dealing with sudden tragedy is one. Dealing with sudden tragedy while making a film is what this day of shooting became. Jason tells the story of the evening as best he can and what all the cast and crew experienced on the 7th day of production. If this tragedy relates to you on a personal level, please copy down this number: 1-800-273-8255  and if you ever find yourself in a bad place, please call. myfirstindiefilm.com

Day 63: With one scene to shoot on day 8, production has a relaxed feel. A day of rejuvenation was well needed and embraced. Jason talks about giving yourself a deadline and making it public might be the best thing to do to accomplish your goals. Jason also shares how he is stressed that he has to rewrite the scenes and still find locations for the next day! Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 64: After a late night with kids and little sleep, Jason gets up to write 8 pages in 2 hours before getting to set. Brooke finds a way to secure a difficult role and location we need that day. The cast and crew move out to Anson and get more than what they could have ever expected. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 65: Jason forgot to cast day players, but was able to secure two actresses last minute. He discusses location needs when shooting and the themes of the scenes. Jason discusses how he directs one of the scenes that wasn’t working and how thinking about contrast made it work. He discusses the sacrifice it takes to make a film and all the people it impacts around you. The team was also able to shoot a scene they skipped from the other night and get some pick up shots. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 66: A day full of script and logistical drama, Jason has to rewrite the script for the last day and doesn’t know what to write. He also forgot to secure the location for the day and so there is a mad dash to try find a location on a national holiday. Catherine once again calms Jason’s nerves and they find a way to get the movie in the can. Listen to how the last day of Spooklight went and all the hurdles the team faced on their last day of production! Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 67:  Jason reflects on becoming a feature film director and reentering family life. He discusses what the day after production entailed with returning equipment and taking a few days off. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!  

Editing Update 1: The realities of post-production set in quickly with syncing sound to the footage. Jason discusses how the 90-day timeline is going. He shares how much footage they shot and tells how he passed the monotonous time of footage organization while simultaneously learning character development from Breaking Bad. A possible composer reaches out to Jason and a meeting is set. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Updates and Swag: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 2: Jason meets with a possible composer. A post-mortem call with producers goes very well and Jason shares the excitement that comes out of that meeting. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com GET MOVIE UPDATES: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 3: Raw honesty from Jason as he shares his struggle with working on the film in editing. He shares what helped break the resistance and what may help you as well wherever you are in your creative process. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 4: Honest fellowship with other filmmakers gives Jason perspective on life and career. He finds creative inspiration from a twitter thread of successful directors, James Mangold, Craig Mazin, and Chris McQuarrie, and shares what they talked about and how it relates to editing a scene. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 5: Actual cutting of the footage is underway and Jason shares reactions of a first viewing. He shares some encouragement from Jeremy and how taking longer is actually what it takes to get where you want to be. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 6: Jason gleans from the movie Traffic on editing point-of-view and how to get into a scene. He shares how he’s choosing the take he likes as he edits a scene. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 7: What is most important in making a cut in the footage?Jason revisits Walter Murch’s book, “In the Blink of an Eye”. Jason tells how he implemented it to make a scene better. Hear Soderbergh insights about film being the only medium where you can truly see characters transition thoughts in the same shot. Jason shares a quote he now has taped up next to his monitor for knowing when a scene is complete. Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 8: Jason misses self-imposed deadlines for completing the film and discusses his honest feelings of the post-production slog. He shares his new deadlines. He shares great insight from Robert Cargill about writing that relates to editing. A relatable episode for anyone finding themselves displeased with their own creative progress. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 9: The Hackintosh crashes Jason’s progress and emotions. He shares how "Rebel without a Crew" TV show encourages him. Then Jason reflects on some scenes he was surprised by in the editing and the attitude of gratitude losing his editing computer brings. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!