Simply Indie Podcast

On the final episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Nicole Palmer about how a writing class she took helped jumpstart her career in film, the experience she's had while working on budgets for film projects, what having a job at a film production company has been like, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Tanya Ruby about the travels the world of film has taken her on, how she got into her role in film finance, what made her join the Oklahoma film industry, and more. 

We're back with a new episode after taking a hiatus for the Endeavor documentary! On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Clarissa Cozzoni about her unique theater upbringing in Oklahoma, how she got involved in Prairie Surf Media's creative team, the different roles she's learning while working in the state's film scene, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Tom Huang about his experience in the California film school world, how his film Find Me helped the momentum of his career as a filmmaker, the story behind his latest film Dealing with Dad and how its topics of mental health has impacted people, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Tamecca Rogers about how writing has helped her get through different situations, the project she's working on called That's So Gay, the story behind her documentary Crown, the children's books she's made, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Wes Davis about how music originally got him into his creative side, the making of his project Knock Knock, his company Laf Riot Productions, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Brian Du about his short films Mermagic and Ruby Eyes, a unique writing project he did that helped him work on his screenwriting, the goals he has for his screenplay Limit Brake, and more.

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Kasey Hiatt about her experience in the sketch and improv scene in Chicago, her screenplay the Murderous Adventures of Mr. Winters, what her writing process looks like, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Al Mertens about taking on different roles while making a film, his films Sacrificios and Thank You, Amelia Earhart, what can inspire a story when coming up with a new film idea, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Jordan Martin about OU's Film & Media Studies program, how his military experience impacted his film journey, his short film Leak and its upcoming appearance at Cannes, & more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Hazel Jones and Corinne Lothers about how they met and formed their filmmaking partnership, the story behind their film Nine Months To November, how music plays a part of their creative process, producing advice, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, Marisa, Lynzi, and Nick give a recap of the 2023 Simply Indie Film Festival, introduce the upcoming documentary Endeavor, talk about what's coming up this year in Edmond's creative community, and more.

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Noble Banks about the making of  his film Paralyzed, his role teaching film within the industry, what his screenwriting process looks like, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Cara Adney about her role with film at Meridian Technology Center,  the inclusivity she's felt from the Oklahoma film scene, how the courses at Meridian Tech can help build up Oklahoma's film workforce, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Kevin Garbee about his experience in the LA stand up comedy scene, what it's like being a commercial actor, his project The Mismanagement of Medwin Monroe, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Lorraine Portman about her short film Falling South,  what advice she'd give to screenwriters, her upcoming screenplays and short film, how you can use the resources around you to make a project independently, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Lance McDaniel about his production company McDaniel Entertainment, his time working with deadCenter, the experience of living and working in Oklahoma as part of the LGBTQ+ community, what working in the role of an assistant director is like, his short film The Guard, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Amy Smith about her role as a film instructor in Oklahoma, the documentary Why Can't We Go Home, how she teaches her students that storytelling can be told through multiple facets of film, what "Pitch Day" at Moore Norman Technology Center is, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, Lauden Baker talks with us about how his dad's career as a musician helped inspire his creative pursuits, transitioning from the world of theater and acting to working at Prairie Surf Media, advice for those looking to break into the modeling industry, how his changed values with acting helped shift his perspective on auditioning, and more.

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Leroy Kirk about his time in LA working on late night, growing from being a production assistant to a producer, his time working for a stand up comedy show in California, producing on History's Greatest Mysteries, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk to Chris Oz McIntosh about how a short film his dad made in the 70's inspired his filmmaking journey, the success he found on Youtube at an early age, the work he does at The Actor Factory, his upcoming project FLINT, and more,

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Ben Richardson about his theater origins, the dynamic of taking on multiple roles for the same film, his projects such as The Fisherman and A Little Dead,  and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Melissa Sue Lopez about being a part of the early days of the OCCC film school, her time being a creative in New York City and working in the world of theater, projects of her company MoonSue Productions, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Dylan Brodie about his experience working on Reservation Dogs, the time he spent with Clint Eastwood on a film shoot, the advice he'd give to people looking to break into the film industry, and more.

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Bunee Tomlinson about how making videos helped him adapt to the states as a kid from Romania, what his company Windswept Media is up to, the story of how his documentary made it into the Cannes Film Festival, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk about holiday movies that shaped us, traditions during the festive season, and our experiences with the holidays. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Jordan Wilson about how a visit to a friend in California changed her career path from law to film, her time working as an AD, the festival run of her short film "Garden Spells", and the AD courses she teaches. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk to David Greyson about how an incidental encounter with an acting class got him started in film, working in LA vs. Oklahoma, his experience with voice acting, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Cherokee Nation Film Office Director Jennifer Loren about her start in journalism to the docuseries "Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People", how the CNFO was created and the services they provide for Indigenous filmmakers, what The Cherokee Film Studios, Owasso Campus has to offer, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Mekko Toretto about how creating his own characters for "Jurassic Park" helped spark his film journey, the experience he had on "Reservation Dogs", his upcoming short film "Herbie", advice for filmmakers looking to write & direct their own films, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk to Melissa Caswell about the program that helped jumpstart her film career, her experience working on the film "Minari", the advice she'd give to someone working on their first film set, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Zoe Sherinian about her work in ethnomusicology, her documentary "Sakthi Vibrations", the classes she offers at The University of Oklahoma, and more. 

On this Halloween edition of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Orrin Ponkilla and Cary Thomas Cody about the origin of the Skull Crawlers Movie Club, their scary stories podcast 'Suspend Disbelief', the inspiration behind their short films and brand, spooky stories from the state, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Amy Janes of Green Pastures Studio about how she became a filmmaker, what went into the decision to call Oklahoma home for Green Pastures and the services they offer, the Storytellers Initiative competition partnership with the Cherokee Nation, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk to Jennifer Ross about transitioning her public accounting experience to the film industry, her take on the film rebate situation in the state, how Tulsa King impacted the local economy, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Jennifer Seaton about her journey to becoming tourism director of Visit Edmond, how Edmond can be there for filmmakers, what the city has to offer, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk about scary movies and scenes that have made an impact on us as we enter spooky season. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with Matt Payne about his time as a writer in LA, his experiences as a travel photographer, the creation of Prairie Surf Media, the current landscape of Oklahoma film, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with filmmaker Adam Ropp about how disliking movies got him working in the film industry, the short film "Ghosts", what it's like being a part of the Guthrie Historic Preservation Commission, advice for film producers, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, Lynzi and Marisa talk about how the Simply Indie Film Festival began, the different aspects of running a film festival, our partnership with FAI, and more. 

On this episode, we're talking with actor and producer Randy Wayne about his production company Thunderbird Films, his journey to becoming an actor, relocating from LA to Oklahoma, and more.

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we're talking about the movies that made a mark on us and what events are coming up for Simply Indie.

On this episode, the Simply Indie team talks with Oklahoma filmmaker Yousef Kazemi about how he got into making films, his job with the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, resources for those looking to get involved with the state's film scene, and more. 

On this episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, we talk with filmmaker Jason Head about his experience directing documentaries, his journey into the film industry, film distribution, and more. 

In this episode, Simply Indie speaks with Camila Chaves Rojas about her journey into the film scene in Oklahoma, her job as a programmer with deadCenter, and more.

In the first ever episode of the Simply Indie Podcast, hosts Marisa, Lynzi, and Nick discuss what Simply Indie has to offer, what to expect with the podcast, and more.