Podcasts about digital filmmaking

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen GUEST:Glenn Miller WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com  Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

David Flores, was born in San Antonio, Texas. But raised most of my life in Laredo Texas, down on the border with Mexico. I moved to Austin Texas in 2013 to pursue a degree in filmmaking and graduated from film school at The Art Institute of Austin with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Filmmaking and Video Production. #davidflores #comedian #filmmaker #chrispomay #livewithcdp #barrycullenchevrolet   https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomaypaypal.me/chrispomayWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596...

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen GUEST:Jordyn Aquino WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com  00:00 AI Voice Controversy: Scarlett Johansson's Voice in Ads 00:27 Introduction to Get Reelisms Podcast 01:04 Meet Our Special Guest: Jordan Aquino 01:41 Jordan's Career Journey and Move to LA 03:21 Challenges and Opportunities in Smaller Markets 04:39 Tech Issues and Leveling Up in LA 13:21 Streaming Platforms and Monetization Challenges 18:15 AI in the Entertainment Industry 21:21 Actors' Struggles with AI and Contracts 30:05 Empowerment Through Creating Your Own Work 31:18 Jordan's Passion Project: Can't Have It Both Ways 32:57 The Power of Community in Filmmaking34:32 Challenges and Realities of Hollywood 35:47 The Importance of Creating Your Own Content 37:17 Acting and Coaching Insights 39:08 The Collaborative Nature of Filmmaking 42:07 The Value of Producing Your Own Work 46:28 Navigating the Industry as an Actor 50:03 Jordan's Coaching Business 54:14 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen  WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com  00:00 Introduction to Good Notes in Filmmaking 00:21 Meet the Hosts: Adam and Christine 00:46 The Importance of Giving and Receiving Notes 02:38 Handling Criticism and Improving Your Work 07:42 The Vulnerability of Sharing Your Work 08:52 Real-Life Examples of Note-Taking 12:00 Adapting to Changes During Production 16:57 The Skill of Problem-Solving on Set 19:59 The Value of Professional Editing 22:56 Client Expectations vs. Reality 24:39 The Challenges of Set Decoration on Indie Films 27:18 The Importance of Understanding Lighting 28:47 Learning Every Role in Filmmaking 32:17 Navigating the Competitive Landscape of LA 39:07 The Value of Constructive Feedback 43:41 Closing Thoughts and Housekeeping Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen Guests:Catherine Argyrople WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com  Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen Guests:Eve Butterly  WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com  SUMMARY OF TIMELINE 00:00 Opening Thoughts on Struggles 00:41 Introduction to Get Reelisms Podcast 01:19 Christine's Nose Ring and Tattoos 03:21 Nostalgia and Fashion Trends 07:25 Current Industry Challenges 09:36 Survival and Adaptation in Filmmaking 20:41 Historical Perspective on Cinema 22:37 The Indie Film Advantage 23:19 Hollywood's Bureaucracy vs. Indie Creativity 24:53 Taking Risks in Filmmaking 26:46 The Marvel Formula and Innovation 27:58 The Streaming Wars and Content Quality 29:44 The Power of Word of Mouth 31:04 Found Footage Horror: A Case Study 32:09 International Films and Market Dynamics 37:16 Consistency and Creating Your Own Luck 40:00 The Reality of the Creative Process 42:03 Perseverance in Tough Times 47:28 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com 00:00 Reflecting on 'Past Lives' - A Deep Dive 01:05 Welcome to Get Reelisms Podcast 02:01 Oscars Excitement and Red Carpet Stories 03:40 Discussing Best Picture Nominations 05:09 The Emotional Impact of 'Past Lives' 14:30 The Beauty of Simple Stories in Film 24:48 Exploring 'The Zone of Interest' 32:15 Emma Stone's Stellar Performance in 'Poor Things' 34:37 Analyzing 'Anatomy of a Fall' 35:45 Analyzing the Courtroom Drama 36:15 The Kid's Perspective and Experiment 38:08 French Legal System and Defense Tactics 40:10 Bias and Personal Beliefs in Court 42:17 Final Thoughts on the Film 43:51 Reviewing 'Maestro' 49:11 Critique of 'Oppenheimer' 57:13 Discussion on 'Barbie' 59:46 The Holdovers and Its Unique Style 01:02:51 Thoughts on 'Killers of the Flower Moon' 01:09:17 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts   Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen   WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com   00:00 Introduction to Filmmaking Education 00:54 Meet the Hosts: Adam and Christine 01:32 Power Outage Story 03:10 Podcast Setup and Backgrounds 09:39 Industry Challenges and Strikes 14:37 Personal Reflections and Writing 17:10 Future Plans and Goals 23:35 Microphone Troubleshooting 26:21 Recent Projects and Work Updates 27:18 Deep Dive into the Rust Incident Case 33:52 Film Industry Safety Practices 38:26 Upcoming Events and Networking 41:13 Encouragement and Writing Tips 45:52 Concluding Remarks  Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Steve found "Dune Part II" underwhelming due to its slow pacing and lack speaking logic. Similarly, he criticized "The Acolyte" for its terrible story, terrible production, and terrible rewriting of the Jedi.

In this engaging podcast episode, the host, Mourad, welcomes guest Leo, a director at Blauw Films, a film studio with a unique approach to film production. Blauw Films is all about open source filmmaking, aiming to help aspiring filmmakers achieve their dreams without compromising artistic integrity while ensuring profitability. Leo shares his journey into filmmaking, emphasizing the power of collaborative and strategic thinking to break down barriers and make films as envisioned. He discusses the three key types of assets in filmmaking: digital, physical, and cultural. Digital assets offer short-term high-margin monetization opportunities, while cultural assets are the core of a film's lasting impact, with the potential for long-term value. The conversation delves into the significance of authenticity and evergreen thinking in creating projects that resonate with audiences, drawing parallels between art and business, and the importance of nurturing an artistic vision for sustainable success. The podcast explores how artists can monetize their projects effectively, emphasizing the need to preserve the cultural asset while capitalizing on various income streams. Leo shares a real-life example of how his space film project, "Syntactic Labyrinths," turned research and development into valuable products and revenue, building anticipation for the film's completion. The conversation concludes by highlighting the importance of nature as inspiration and the idea of "farming" ideas, ultimately connecting back to the profound impact and sustainability of art in our lives. The episode promises to be an insightful resource for artists and creators looking to navigate the intricacies of monetizing their projects while staying true to their vision. Timestamps (00:00) Introduction to Blauw Films (01:00) Leo's Journey into Filmmaking (02:00) The Birth of Blauw Films (03:00) The Potential for Creators (04:00) The Growth of Digital Filmmaking (05:00) The Resilience of the Film Industry (06:00) Types of Assets: Digital, Physical, Cultural (07:00) The Influence of Cultural Assets (08:00) Importance of Long-Term Thinking (09:00) Achieving Evergreen Art (10:00) Opening Up the Audience (11:00) Conveying the Message Authentically (12:00) The Power of Artistry and Nuance (13:00) Evergreen Brands and Artists (14:00) The Role of Symbolic Tones and Melodies (15:00) Understanding Human Nature (16:00) Ancestral Societies' Language (17:00) The Function of Modern Language (18:00) Adapting to Established Systems (19:00) Overcoming Filmmaker Challenges (20:00) Leveraging Technology and Platforms (21:00) Creativity, Balance, and Impact (22:00) Navigating the Film Industry's Ecosystem (23:00) The Role of Storytelling in Society (24:00) Continuity in Human Expression (25:00) The Timeless Nature of Artistry (26:00) Wrapping Up the Conversation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mountain-collective/message

This week I have the joy of sharing a long-overdue discussion with legendary psychedelic media pioneer Ken Adams (Vimeo | LinkedIn), one of the first people I ever interviewed on record years before Future Fossils and whose influence on my own creative life cannot be overstated. Two of Ken's main claims to fame are the films he created in collaboration with Terence McKenna, namely Alien Dreamtime (mediocre fan upload, archived references to) and Imaginatrix (rental page). This June was the thirtieth anniversary of Alien Dreamtime's theatrical release, a major if initially under-appreciated moment in the history of digital film-making, and I had the good fortune to meet up with Ken here in Santa Fe for his commemorative screening at The Jean Coctea Cinema. What followed was an EPIC storytelling download about bold underground innovation told by one of the most soulful, thoughtful, heartfelt, humble, humorous, and generous people I know.✨ Support Future Fossils:• Become a patron on Substack, Patreon, and/or Bandcamp for MANY extras, including a members-only FB Group and private channels on our Discord Server!• Buy the show's soundtrack (recorded live at Psychedelic Science 2023) on Bandcamp.• Browse my art and buy original paintings and prints (or commission new work).• Dig my reading list at the Future Fossils Bookshop.org page!• Follow my music and awesome, eclectic playlists on Spotify.✨ Tip Jars:@futurefossils on Venmo • $manfredmacx on CashApp • @michaelgarfield on PayPal✨ Chapters, Summary, & Keywords provided by Podium.Page:(0:00:00) - Reminiscing on Psychedelic Underground and Filmmaking(0:10:07) - Ken's Childhood & Early Adulthood(0:25:04) - Screenings and Influence of Psychedelic Movie(0:30:06) - McKenna and Psychedelic Community Influence(0:35:24) - Nature, Doubt, Validation(0:44:23) - Late Night Studio Discovery and Reflection(0:49:30) - Non-Human Encounters and Embracing the Weird(0:57:17) - Encounters With Terence McKenna After His Passing(1:10:46) - Spiritual Experiences and the Need for Change(1:18:51) - Life, Legacy, and Creative Expression ReflectionsJoin me as I host Ken Adams, an experimental filmmaker, documentarian, and psychedelic explorer. We journey through his life from his childhood in Louisiana, his graduate studies in sociology and anthropology, to his discovery of LSD, and his eventual meeting with Terence McKenna. Ken shares his experiences with psychedelics and computers, and we discuss the impact these have had on his life and work. He provides insight into the psychedelic world in San Francisco, shedding light on the risks people took to make psychedelia accessible.This episode offers a fascinating look into the world of psychedelic filmmaking, with Ken Adams sharing how he created a business model from showcasing his experimental film. From the Adobe theater in Austin to the Roxy in San Francisco, Ken reveals how his work was embraced in the psychedelic space. He further explores the influence of Terence McKenna, discussing how Terence navigated the expectations of being a celebrity, his thoughts on psychedelics, and his ability to unite the psychedelic community.Finally, we examine Ken's experiences with non-human entities in altered states of consciousness, as well as his ideas on serving the common good. Ken shares his unusual encounters and his belief in the need for imaginative solutions to the issues facing the planet. We also reflect on the sadness and loneliness of the digital era, and discuss how digital arts are changing our world. Join us as we traverse the path of creativity, courage, and psychedelic exploration.Psychedelic, Filmmaking, Terence McKenna, San Francisco, Digital Filmmaking, Louisiana, Sociology, Anthropology, LSD, Art World, Austin, Digital Arts, Transmutation of Trauma, Winter Solstice 2012, Non-Human Entities, Altered States, Spiritual Experiences, Imagination, Transformation, Existential Issues, Melancholia, The Digital Age, Oral History, Unborn, Dreaming, Noble Things, Valuable MistakesSpecial thanks to my friends at Noonautics.org for supporting both the show and pioneering research! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

Shanawdithit, the last-known of the Indigenous Beothuk people from Newfoundland, was only about 28 years old when she died in St. John's in 1829. Now, students at the College of the North Atlantic's Digital Filmmaking program in Stephenville are getting ready to tell her tragic story...and they want actors to help them do it. The film is called "The Last Beothuk." Auditions will begin soon, and filming will start in late May. Peter Buckle is an instructor with the program, and the CBC's David Newell reached him in Stephenville.

Jeffrey Weissman (born October 2, 1958) is an American actor. He has appeared in dozens of motion pictures and TV shows, most notably as George McFly in Back to the Future Part II and III and as Teddy Conway in Pale Rider. He has guest starred spots on Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Max Headroom, Dallas, The Man Show, and with Dick Van Dyke on Diagnosis: Murder and as Screech's Guru on Saved by the Bell. Weissman is a teacher of commedia dell'arte and film technique, with students including both professionals and newcomers to the arts. He also teaches acting for film, directing, writing and improv at San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking.

Today's Eventually Walk the Talk series features Franziska Pohlmann, entrepreneur, screenwriter, director, film producer and composer. The host Franziska Schmitt discusses with Franziska how createF, the Female Founders Show, unfolded and to what extent digital technologies are playing a role in this project. In his episode, we spoke about Franziska's welcoming experience in the startup ecosystem as an entrepreneur with createF and how digital innovations for filmmakers enhance the production process. Moreover, Franziska shared how connections between people through digital tools became easier since the pandemic and her passion for supporting women entrepreneurs. Thank you Franziska for your valuable insights and the great discussion! More about CreateF: https://www.createf.de/ Connect with Franziska Pohlmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franziska-pohlmann-b9974782/

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are in Las Vegas for the huge Amazon AWS re:Invent conference, hearing from experts in a number of industries. They talk with the Director of Digital Transformation, Liam Maxwell, about how he helped the government of Ukraine move all of their state records into the cloud at the beginning of the conflict in that country. We'll also hear from the SVP of Player Health and Innovation at the NFL about how they are using technology to reduce injuries and lengthen athlete careers.   Can't get enough of the App Show and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the App Show podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss more technology on the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

  YWAM Voices Series (5 of 5) – Do you want to know about how movies are made? Are you creative looking for next steps in your life? Josh Bischof joins me in a conversation about how he makes decisions behind the scenes. He is a staff member of the Youth With a Mission School of Digital Filmmaking and has an award winning documentary. You'll hear how he was embedded in a student protest movement in Hong Kong, getting tear gassed while filming the students fortifying their positions. Josh was a great help to me while I was a student at the SDF in Kona, HI. This was recorded at the Banyan Tree Cafe while a number of Discipleship Training School students were going on mission. So please excuse the background noise(or consider being part of the conversation during the exciting times).  Watch Josh's ‘Burn with Us' at https://vimeo.com/405957152 and Jared's short film, ‘Buddy Check,' at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQE3zhby8v4&t=18s Become a member, save lives: We have launched a new podcast, "Spirit Empowered Living with Jared and Rochelle Laskey." Your contribution of $5 or any amount goes toward helping rescue sex trafficking victims and caring for orphans. You'll receive supernatural equipping and empowering teachings from us to your favorite podcast platform. Become a member at https://firebornministries.memberful.com/checkout?plan=76826

YWAM Voices Series (4 of 5)--Hunter Gutherie is a missionary with Youth With A Mission. He was a student with me at the YWAM Kona School of Digital Filmmaking at the University of the Nations. He shares how he was called into missions after hearing the audible voice of God. You'll hear true stories of healings he has seen take place on the mission field and what God is doing in him now as he learns how to make movies. Watch Hunter's short film at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO3TBpR2NcA&t=2s  and my short film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQE3zhby8v4&t=10s I have never done this before, but if you'd like to help Hunter out on going back to YWAM as a staff member for the digital film school, give on PayPal to @HunterG52 Become a member, save lives: We have launched a new podcast, "Spirit Empowered Living with Jared and Rochelle Laskey." Your contribution of $5 or any amount goes toward helping rescue sex trafficking victims and caring for orphans. You'll receive supernatural equipping and empowering teachings from us to your favorite podcast platform. Become a member at https://firebornministries.memberful.com/checkout?plan=76826 Purchase your spiritual growth resources from the Charisma shop at https://mycharismashop.com/?ref=65mntgvrr5

DGA Award-winning Dan Attias is one of the most accomplished and respected Directors working in television today. You've likely marveled at his creative choices on episodes of "Homeland", "Billions", "The Wire", "The Americans", "The Sopranos", and more. He's also written the book, "Directing Great Television: Inside TV's Golden Age". On this episode, Dan joins Pete to talk about facing the blank page, taking responsibility for being the storyteller, acknowledging the many ways you can approach a story, his guiding principals for each stage of filmmaking and more…SHOW NOTES:(00:00:00- 00:06:00) -- Pete's Intro(00:06:00- 00:12:35) -- What Makes A Good Story?(00:12:35- 00:20:30) —The Film That Impacted You & Pushed Your Filmmaking Agenda(00:20:30- 00:27:45) —The Most Important Question To Ask Yourself(00:27:45- 00:34:04) —Early Stages, From Acting to AD(00:34:04- 00:34:59) —“Transitions: A Directors Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo(00:34:59- 00:46:00) —Top 3 Takeaways From Being An Assistant Director (00:46:00- 00:51:15) -- Acknowledging The Many Ways To Approach A Story(00:51:15- 00:58:50) -- Transitioning To Episodic Directing (00:58:50- 01:03:50) — Getting Into Comedy Directing (01:03:50- 01:07:20) — Connection Between Features and Premium Cable(01:07:20- 01:12:00) — Film vs. Digital Filmmaking(01:12:00- 01:16:00) — Taking Responsibility For Being The Storyteller(01:16:00- 01:19:24) — The Gift of Directing(01:19:24- 01:29:40) — Guiding Principal For Prep, Production, and Post(01:29:40- 01:33:30) - Lightning Round Questions(01:33:30- 01:35:02) - Petes Outro*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/

In this week's episode, I have an in-depth conversation with hip-hop Math edutainer Keziah Finney about her personal math journey, the founding of Lyrical Math, the power of hip-hop as a medium for Math pedagogy, and so much more! To learn more about Keziah's work, you can visit the Lyrical Math website at lyricalmath.com and follow her on Instagram & Twitter (@lyricalmath). BIO: Mrs. Finney was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and moved to New Castle, Delaware at a young age with her mother, father and four older brothers. She grew up in a musical family and spent years in her family church choir gaining her first experience sharing her voice through music in front of a large crowd. She loved teaching from a young age and knew she wanted to be a teacher since elementary school. Growing up with many siblings and cousins being rappers and music producers, she gravitated towards hip-hop music and performed as a rapper in many talent shows while growing up. In 1998, she graduated from William Penn High School. She completed her undergraduate degree in 2002 with a Bachelor's in Biology from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Upon graduation, she started her teaching career in Chester, Pennsylvania at Village Charter School. Diving into her love of teaching , she returned to college and received her Master's of Education from Wilmington University. Over the past 18 years, she has taught middle school math and science and various middle schools in Chester, Pennsylvania and in Wilmington, New Castle and Hockessin, Delaware. As an artist and educator, Mrs. Finney noticed early on in her teaching career how quickly students memorized and recited hip-hop songs throughout the school day. While her students walked in the hallways, socialized in the school cafeteria or completed class work, she would find many of them rapping popular hip-hop songs or even creating their own lyrics. These moments led to reflection on her own similar experiences with hip-hop when she attended grade school. When introducing math lessons to her class in the traditional fashion, she would see a disconnect in her students. Eager to have her students engaged in the lesson as well as increase their level of comprehension, Mrs. Finney started creating lyrics that explained the math content she was hired to teach. When she shared the lesson lyrically, her students lit up! Their excitement for learning increased and so did their level of comprehension. Administrators, teachers, parents, students and community members expressed their appreciation for Mrs. Finney's ability to tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of her students. This made for a more rewarding and memorable classroom experience. Mrs. Finney expanded her ability to teach more students through music when she met her husband, James Finney. With his undergraduate degree in Studio Production and Digital Filmmaking and Master's in Applied Technology in Education, Mr. and Mr. Finney combined their passion for education and disciplines to create Lyrical Math. With this edutainment program, Mrs. Finney created two CDs that teach basic math skills through hip-hop music. With the support of her husband and four children, Mrs. Finney aspires to help students all over the world become more engaged and interested in math and science by teaching through educational hip-hop music.

Michael Lloyd is an Actor based in New Orleans. Born and raised in Tucson Arizona, Michael moved to New Orleans in 2015 to pursue a career in Acting. He has served 4 years in the Marine Corps and was medically discharged November of 2013. He is also a Los Angeles Film School graduate and completed his Bachelor of Science in Digital Filmmaking, August of 2021. Michael has appeared in a variety of shows like Scream Queens, NCIS: New Orleans, LBJ and Into the Badlands. He was also recently a non-speaking character named Flaco on Queen of the South, season 5, episode 4 and 6.

Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes Miles Doleac (Film | Horror) to the Show!    (Click to go there) ● IMDB: www.imdb.com/title/tt12058582   ● IN: @miles_doleac DEMIGOD, starring Rachel Nichols (Star Trek, Alias, The Man in the High Castle), releases in theaters and On Demand October 15. Upon the death of her grandfather, a woman and her husband return to her birthplace in Germany's Black Forest, only to find a terrifying secret awaits them. Miles Doleac, a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is an actor, writer, director, producer, and teacher. His academic focus is Greco-Roman antiquity. He has studied at several academies across the world including in Rome, Athens, and Munich and, within the United States, at UCLA, the University of Southern Mississippi and Tulane University, from which he holds a Ph.D. in Ancient History. After his schooling in drama at the North Carolina School of the Arts, Miles pursued both acting and academic interests and continues to do so today.  Miles also serves as an assistant professor of Digital Filmmaking at Loyola University New Orleans and has a deep affinity for dogs. ● Media Inquiries: October Coast www.octobercoastpr.com

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 42.  We hope you enjoy the show! Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.   ANNOUNCEMENTS The 2021 Seattle Film Summit The 2021 Seattle Film Summit is coming to the Emerald City virtually and in person September 3 - 11, 2021.  This premier event is a series of interactive, educational panels and workshops focused on connecting our local industry to L.A., New York, and the world.  The summit is a hybrid event comprised of classes, workshops, panels, film screenings, pitch sessions, award ceremonies, and networking opportunities and we'll be there to cover it all.  Watch our social media pages for more info or JOIN us!  Register at seattlefilmsummit.com and we hope to see you there. IDEAS FOR SEASON 2??? It's hard to believe we've already hit episode 42 - this has been a big year for us and we owe it all to you, our listeners.  And thank you to the local and regional art and theater community as well for welcoming us into their midst.  With our one year anniversary show coming up on September 18, we wanted to find out what you, our listeners, would like to hear.  Shoot us a message on Facebook, or Instagram, or Twitter, or email us at heilmanandhaver@gmail.com.  Our goal at Heilman and Haver is learning, sharing, and growing the arts community, so we want to hear from you.  So please reach out and thanks again for listening.   IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  FILMMAKER AND EDUCATOR MARQ EVANS Marq Evans is an award-winning independent filmmaker and creative entrepreneur. His most recent documentary, "Claydream", premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival to critical acclaim. His debut feature film, "The Glamour & the Squalor", won top prize at film festivals around the world before being acquired by Red Bull Media House.  He is represented by XYZ Talent Management. In addition to film, Marq has produced commercials for clients including the Smithsonian Institute, U.S. Navy, the government of Haiti and Clinton Global Initiative.  With his wife, Angela, and son, Jude, Marq leads The McCaw, a boutique creative studio. The family business creates film, books, photography and other unclassifiable works such as the Cow by Bear dinner party experience. Marq holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Washington State University. He lives and works in Bremerton, Washington where he teaches Digital Filmmaking at Olympic College. COMING UP NEXT WEEK Join us next week, Friday, September 10, for the second half of our interview with Marq Evans.  Marq will share more about his experience making award-winning documentaries including "Claydream" that debuted at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival.

This week, we chat with Whitney Skauge, director of the short documentary The Beauty President, premiering at SXSW this week. The Beauty President asks the question, “If a bad actor can be president, why not a good drag queen?” In 1992, Joan Jett Blakk made a historic bid for the White House as an openly queer write-in candidate. Today, Terence Smith, the man behind the persona, reflects back on his place in gay rights history at the height of the AIDS crisis. By making this film, Whitney's vision is to fill in one of the many gaps in the oral history of queer America. Though popular history has often swept the triumphs of gay heroes under the rug, documentary film helps us bring these incredible stories back into the light of day. As a black queer person, Whiney understands how imperative it is to share perspectives from underrepresented communities. Whitney Skauge is an award-winning filmmaker dedicated to diverse storytelling and representation. Their films act as an extension of social and political activism with hopes of helping audiences understand themselves and the world around them better. Having worked at Breakwater Studios, Women In Film, Sundance Institute, and the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, their career has demonstrated a consistent commitment to the art of independent filmmaking. They received their B.F.A. in Digital Filmmaking from the University of Montana. We loved chatting with Whitney about the perseverance needed to make the film, the process, and what they hope people will come away with after watching the film. Enjoy!

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Tamara Ruppart. In this second episode, we put her on the spot and asked her about the best OR worst day of her life. Tamara’s moment included a flakey chef and a fainting family member. Guest Tamara Ruppart has worked as a director, producer and actor in both theater and film. Film/TV directing credits include the documentary Rising Soul, the Japanese-language film short Path of Dreams, and Season 1 of The Kool School (web series for youth education). Path of Dreams won numerous awards including Best Short and the Award of Excellence at the Winter Film Awards, Best Short Film at Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, and the Director’s Choice Award at the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival. She is in development with two feature films, and, in 2021, will be mounting the Los Angeles production of Broken Story for New York City’s White Horse Theater Company. Ms. Ruppart studied Digital Filmmaking at New York Film Academy in Los Angeles; and received a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from The New School for Drama and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Davidson College, North Carolina.You can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/tamararuppart/ Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

Calvin Bagaoisan  uses the pronouns he/him. He is a photo-journalist, multimedia producer, and business owner. He studied at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco in Digital Filmmaking and Video Production and earned his Master's from Argosy University – Honolulu in Organizational Leadership. Calvin currently serves as Board of Director for the Oahu Filipino Community Council, and Executively Produced the Miss Oahu Filipina Pageant.His Film/TV credits include The Filipino Channel, BayArea Fashion Week, and more recently KHON2 News. Edited by: Chachie Abara  Host: Chachie A. --- | ABOUT | Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino Americans and Filipinos from around the globe.   Ultimately, we aim to provide a platform that will allow others to freely talk about topics within the Filipino diaspora and community. | INTERACT WITH US  | Share your your own narratives through blogpost, poetry, or medium about your Filipino experiences through our email at reclaimingfilipinoidentity@gmail.com | CONNECT WITH US | ●  SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl2ysSzPtDzDgXSCpr4XZQ ● INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reclaimingfilipinxidentity/ ● OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://reclaimingfilipinx.wixsite.com/home ● SUPPORT us on AnchorFm by donating to help keep the platform from creating content for you! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reclaimingfilipinxidentity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reclaimingfilipinxidentity/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reclaiminfilipinxidentity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reclaiminfilipinxidentity/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reclaiminfilipinxidentity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reclaiminfilipinxidentity/support

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Tamara Ruppart. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Tamara and found out about her first film, her time teaching in Japan, and most importantly we learned all about Japanese “Love” Motels.Guest Tamara Ruppart has worked as a director, producer and actor in both theater and film. Film/TV directing credits include the documentary Rising Soul, the Japanese-language film short Path of Dreams, and Season 1 of The Kool School (web series for youth education). Path of Dreams won numerous awards including Best Short and the Award of Excellence at the Winter Film Awards, Best Short Film at Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, and the Director’s Choice Award at the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival. She is in development with two feature films, and, in 2021, will be mounting the Los Angeles production of Broken Story for New York City’s White Horse Theater Company. Ms. Ruppart studied Digital Filmmaking at New York Film Academy in Los Angeles; and received a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from The New School for Drama and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Davidson College, North Carolina.You can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/tamararuppart/ Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This special feature of Today’s Talk with Erika features her Dad, Joe Del Sordo. He has been a Digital Filmmaking and Video Production instructor for 27 years, first at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale and more recently at the Art Institute of Atlanta. He started his career in the Film & Video Production business more than 35 years ago after graduating from the New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts. His career includes work in TV, Documentary and news Production. He directed ADR, that’s Automated Dialogue Replacement, sessions on several films, most memorably the television series “Miami Vice.” He has won numerous awards for work on commercials, documentaries and news. Today’s discussion encompasses this fast-changing digital world, how it’s evolved and what new-comers can expect digitally for years to come. Today's Talk with Erika is broadcasted on Skyhawk Radio's Talk Channel Mondays at 5PM EST. http://skyhawkradio.com/ Today’s Talk with Erika now on mobile app! Android Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.todaystalk.podcast iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/gy/app/todays-talk-with-erika/id1525930686 Subscribe to Today’s Talk with Erika video & audio podcasts: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ErikaDelSordo-TodaysTalk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/todays-talk-with-erika/id1507627777 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYmU2YzE1MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5K93HBbABBy6d6aPPSV4Wd Anchor: https://anchor.fm/erika-delsordo All audio & video podcasts, IMDb page, mobile app links, websites, plus social media pages can be found in this all-in-one link: https://linktr.ee/Todays_Talk_with_Erika Links Mentioned in this episode: https://vimeo.com/joedelsordo https://livestream.com/aia https://www.youtube.com/c/ErikaDelSordo-TodaysTalk www.erikadelsordo.com www.TodaysTalkwithErika.com

This episode is sponsored by Deadly Grounds Coffee "Its good to get a little Deadly" https://deadlygroundscoffee.com A budding playwright and his wife attend a dinner party hosted by wealthy, cultural elites, who have promised to bankroll the writer's latest play to Broadway, but, in fact, have darker designs in mind for the couple. Director: Miles Doleac Writers: Miles Doleac, Michael Donovan Horn Stars: Jeremy London, Bill Sage, Alli Hart Follow Miles https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3969329/ https://twitter.com/miles_doleac https://www.facebook.com/mdoleac https://www.instagram.com/miles_doleac Miles Doleac Actor | Director | Producer Miles Doleac, a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is an actor, writer, director, producer, and teacher. His academic focus is Greco-Roman antiquity. He has studied at several academies across the world including in Rome, Athens, and Munich and, within the United States, at UCLA, the University of Southern Mississippi and Tulane University, from which he holds a Ph.D. in Ancient History. After his schooling in drama at the North Carolina School of the Arts, Miles pursued both acting and academic interests and continues to do so today. In Fall, 2013, Miles completed his first feature as director, "The Historian", based on a screenplay that he wrote. Miles' second feature, the southern-noir murder thriller, "The Hollow", was released in October 2016. His third feature as writer/director, "Demons" was released the in the fall of the following year, 2017. Miles' fourth, "Hallowed Ground", released June 7, 2019. His fifth, "The Dinner Party", has an expected release in late Spring/early Summer 2020. Miles also serves as an assistant professor of Digital Filmmaking at Loyola University New Orleans and has a deep affinity for dogs. Follow the Dorks Kevin @Aknuckle Tony @Tonyhas9fingers Yo Yo https://www.facebook.com/yossarian.norman https://www.instagram.com/boymeetsphone/ https://twitter.com/BoyMeetsPhone Leo @LeoPond The Dorkening Podcast Network https://TheDorkening.com Facebook.com/TheDorkening Youtube.com/TheDorkening Twitter.com/TheDorkening Instagram.com/TheDorkening Find out more at https://wicked-horror-show.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/wicked-horror-show/711e957d-2d4f-40a5-9be3-63066b9ea7c9

The Houston Equity FestivalWitwith *Tracy Ahern, Gabriel Regojo, *Susan Shofner, John William Stevens, and *Pamela Vogel*Member of Actors' Equity AssociationVivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned scholar and professor of English who has spent years studying and teaching the brilliant and difficult metaphysical sonnets of John Donne, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. During the course of her illness, Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience. This production plays for eight shows only in a limited run. "[A] brutally human and beautifully layered new play . . . you will feel both enlightened and, in a strange way, enormously comforted." --The New York Times Hospital supplies provided by MEDICAL BRIDGES INCSaturday, Sep. 7 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Sunday, Sep. 8 3:00 PM Buy Tickets Thursday, Sep. 12 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Friday, Sep. 13 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Saturday, Sep. 14 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Sunday, Sep. 15 3:00 PM Buy TicketsWit by Margaret Edson MEET THE CAST*Tracy Ahern ("Motherhood OUT LOUD"/Matchbox 1, May 2017) will play Susie Monahan R.N. and *Pamela Vogel ("Leap and the Net Will Appear"/Catastrophic Theatre/Matchbox 3, February 2018) will play Vivian Bearing PH.D.. Tracy and Pamela worked together last season, in AD Players staging of the iconic movie, "The Lilies of the Field", and are excited to be collaborating on stage again, in this highly acclaimed show. Tracy’s many credits include "Girls Only - The Secret Comedy of Women” at Main Street Theater and Pamela’s include "Doubt" for Unity Theatre in Brenham, TX. Local actors Ron Jones, and Tracy herself, were trailblazers for Equity Member Projects. Ahern’s production of "Motherhood OUT LOUD" played to sold out houses at the MATCH! Gabriel Regojo (“Bootycandy”/Catastrophic Theatre/Matchbox 3, February 2019) will play Jason Posner M.D.. Among his notable credits are the highly praised “Sender” at Rec Room Arts, and “My Mañana Comes” at Stages Repertory Theatre. Gabriel was named one of the “Houston Chronicle’s Top 10 Best Actors in Houston” in 2017. *Susan Shofner (MATCH debut) will play E. M. Ashford. She was seen earlier this year in 4th Wall Theatre’s “Rapture, Blister, Burn,” and in shows at Stages Repertory Theatre and Main Street Theater as well as many productions at TUTS, (Theatre Under the Stars), including “Into the Woods” and “Bonnie and Clyde”. Susan’s regional credits are from the Paper Mill Playhouse, Off-Broadway, and the National Tours: “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “On the Twentieth Century”. John William Stevens (MATCH debut) will play Dr. Harvey Kelekian M.D., Mr. Bearing. He has appeared recently at the Ensemble Theatre in August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “Gem of the Ocean” and in “The Waiting Room”. At Theatre Southwest John was seen as Barrymore’s Ghost in “I Hate Hamlet,” as well as taken on, and won high praise for, the (almost) one-man show “Barrymore” playing the man himself. *Member Actors’ Equity Association MEET THE VIDEOGRAPHERLionell Hilliard is an Instructor at the Art Institute of Houston, in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production. He earned his M.F.A. in Film Producing from The American Film Institute and B.F.A. in Radio, Television and Film from Sam Houston State University. MEET THE DIRECTORVance Johnson helmed the Houston premiere of “Passing Strange” for Standing Room Only Productions which won the 2017 Houston Press Theatre Award for Best Musical. Recently, Vance directed the “Excellent” “Bootycandy” confidently predicted by the Houston Press (two months into 2019) to be “one of the best shows of the year”. Follow us @WitHouEqFest #WitHoustonEquityFestival #HoustonEquityFestival2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

UC Irvine's Bryan Jackson joins Janeane to talk about the UCI Collegiate Showcase at the Newport Beach Film Fest. SCREENING INFO 1:15PM Saturday April 27 Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas, Costa Mesa, CA TICKETS/NBFF PROGRAM PAGE: https://newportbeachfilmfest.com/event/university-of-california-irvine/ www.digifilmuci.com "DigiFilm is the hub for creative film production at UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Our courses challenge students to put critical thinking and technical skill into action. The curriculum is a model of what it means to be a working film artist." ABOUT BRYAN JACKSON Bryan Jackson Continuing Lecturer Digital Filmmaking + Digital Arts MFA, University of California, Los Angeles BRYAN JACKSON is a interdisciplinary artist working in Los Angeles. His self-portrait video Softly (2007) employs dolls as actors staged on miniature, handcrafted sets and features music created by his collaborator, the Tokyo-based composer Yoshizawa Eiji. Haircut (2004), written and directed by Jackson and features James Kyson Lee (NBC’s Heroes) won the Jury Prize for Best Experimental Film at New Orleans’ Reel Identity Film Festival, and was named Best Experimental Short at Cinekink New York. The film was shot entirely in first-person with a surveillance camera mounted to the forehead of its protagonist. Haircut has screened as an official selection at 41 international film festivals. Jackson earned his MFA studying Theater Directing and Experimental Film at the University of California Los Angeles. As a theater director he has staged works by Jean Genet, E.E. Cummings, and Naomi Wallace. Jackson produced video installations for the premiere of Long Beach Opera’s Downtown Opera Project. In 2007, he had his New York gallery premiere at Alexander Gray Associates. In 2006, he co-produced video installations for LACMA Lab’s ‘Consider This…’ with artist Bruce Yonemoto. As a member of ASCAP, his writing credits include lyrics on albums for the Japanese band Scudelia Electro, and are featured on the Sony/NHK-1 anime King of Thieves: Jing. Jackson has taught acting and directing at UCLA, and video-making at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), and the San Francisco Art Institute.

Producer Miles Whitworth discusses his documentary, On The Backs Of Salmon, & Ballard High School alumni Casey Chamberlain discusses Ballard's Digital Filmmaking program with NFFTY programmer and former Festival Manager, Robert Speewack. On The Backs Of Salmon screened in #UpperLeftUSA screening at NFFTY 2018 Presented by Oculus. Keep up with Miles Whitworth: Instagram: instagram.com/whirltwirl Keep up with Casey Chamberlain: Youtube: youtube.com/user/turtlelord73 More from Partyfish Media: facebook.com/partyfishmedia "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Mike (@mumbles3k) and John (@kesseljunkie) share their memories and experiences through the changing landscape of movie theaters, from seating to presentation, to the role George Lucas played in reshaping the experience through the Star Wars saga.?JOIN THE MISSION!Subscribe in Apple PodcastsFeedback: TheNerdParty.com/ContactFacebook: facebook.com/TheNerdPartyTwitter: @JoinNerdPartyInstagram: @TheNerdParty #GreatShotKid

Christopher and Allan interview Riley Dayne. Riley has produced and directed numerous short films and independent documentary projects during his brief time in the feature film world. Riley's career in the entertainment business began in Los Angeles, where he spent his time studying at the world renowned New York Film Academy. Having graduated from the Digital Filmmaking program (Learning Cinematography, Direction, Screenwriting and Photography), Riley has continued working on his craft by producing & directing various independent film projects. Stay tuned for some great insight with Riley's recent project "The Abundance Factor Movie" and listen for the wisdom he learned from the likes of Dr. Joe Vitale, Dana Wilde, Alexi Panos, T. Harv Eker, and Lewis Howes to just name a few. Check out the movie and watch it here for FREE for a limited time... www.TheAbundanceFactorMovie.com Thanks Riley, you a class act and an inspiration for anyone who wants to follow their dreams! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Griffin and David this week is special guest J.D. Amato to discuss the behind-the-scenes making of this film, including, a featurette entitled: “Star Wars State Of The Art: The Pre-Visualization Of Episode II” (found in the initial DVD release of Attack of the Clones.) Together, they examine the process of pre-visualization, why the CGI technology of its time compared even with today’s still makes this film ambitious, the uncanny valley and reasons why most of the special effects didn’t enhance or contribute to the overall story. Though, George tried his best, why did Lucas put himself into a situation where no one could help him or this movie? Why did actors perform to no one in a blue room? Was there ever even a bigger picture or cohesive plan? Find out these answers and more!

Director Paul Bright (@PaulBrightFilms on twitter) sits down with host Craig Price to discuss digital filmmaking. Comicpalooza premiered Paul's latest film "Long Term Parking" on May 23rd. Little did he suspect that his trip to Houston would force him to cross paths with Craig! The two discuss creating films for the small, small screen (phones and tablets), how you think about shooting films with unlimited recording capabilities,  auditioning actors a foot away from a cell phone camera and some of the pros and cons of the available distribution outlets for independent filmmakers. They also discuss how the new, smaller high definition cameras allow for more shot flexibility and how actors act knowing that they can do unlimited takes (in theory) without having to start the scene all over. Also, Craig blatantly tries to get cast in Paul's next film. Pathetic, really. It's a great discussion for anyone interested in making their own independent films. You can find Paul and his movies at http://PaulBrightFilms.com  and check out his vlog Paul's Tub Talk on Youtube.

I sit down with playwright and filmmiaker Joyce Storey to talk about her website Monologues To Go, Monologs Good and terrible, Digital Filmmaking and what makes a good story, festivals, and Prince Edward Island

Color Correction is an increasingly crucial part of the filmmaking process for indie producers and our guest is an expert -- filmmaker Eric Escobar. Eric has created two volumes of "Indie Film" color presets for the leading piece of desktop color correction software, the Magic Bullet Suite from Red Giant. We'll talk to Eric about the theory and practice of getting great cinematic color, how he works and his production background. Eric's Indie Film Looks II: http://bit.ly/qh4eeA Kontent Films : http://www.kontentfilms.com/

As promised just (barely) in time for Halloween...I'm giving away my personal recipe for creating really cheap, easy and realistic bullet hole FX. This is an early sneak preview from the upcoming narrative filmmaking book, "The Down and Dirty DV Filmmaking Guide", dropping from Focal Press next winter. With a little modification, pretty much this same technique can be used to create all kinds of realistic looking wounds...gashes, cuts, open sores, flesh wounds, deep scrapes, festering boils, warts, vampire bites, werewolf wounds, and mongoose scratches...that's all I can think of at the moment, but you can break out the liquid latex and make-up and use your own imagination. Happy Halloween everybody!

Earlier this summer I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Christine Evangelista for UBATV.com's filmmaking show, "The Reel" - and here it is. You can see more episodes of "The Reel" at UBATV.com.

Digging through the vast D&D vaults (a shelf and bag full of poorly labeled DV tapes) I discovered a long forgotten episode from NAB 2007 that I shot but never got around to editing. There are a few cool tools featured here - The Red One Camera, Losmandy SpiderDolly, and the Wrist Shot amongst others. Enjoy.

In episode # 12, Stacey Parks, author of "The Insiders Guide to Independent Film Distribution" and founder of the indie distribution website, FilmSpecific.com, shares her "4 Key Aspects to a Distributable Film".

Part 2 of 2 2 years ago, I interviewed filmmaker, Pete Chatmon, while he was in the process of raising the money for his first feature film, "Premium". He raised all the money and got his film on Starz and Showtime. Fundraising for a feature film is not just the math of putting together numbers on paper. It's also the business, social and psychological challenges of convincing people (including yourself) that you have a solid plan and the ability to execute that plan to it's fullest possibility. Not only did Pete manage to successfully raise the money for his first feature, "Premium", he got distribution and ended up on Showtime, Starz and with DVD's sold by major retailers. Here are Pete's tips for how you can get your head right to do the same.

Part 1 of 2 2 years ago, I interviewed filmmaker, Pete Chatmon, while he was in the process of raising the money for his first feature film, "Premium". He raised all the money and got his film on Starz and Showtime. Fundraising for a feature film is not just the math of putting together numbers on paper. It's also the business, social and psychological challenges of convincing people (including yourself) that you have a solid plan and the ability to execute that plan to it's fullest possibility. Not only did Pete manage to successfully raise the money for his first feature, "Premium", he got distribution and ended up on Showtime, Starz and with DVD's sold by major retailers. Here are Pete's tips for how you can get your head right to do the same.

Highlights from "The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide" Book Launch / Benefit Party. This benefit provided free copies of the book to 3 different filmmaking non-profits that serve inner-city teens in NYC.

"5 Sound Rules to Live By" - 5-minute teaser video excerpt from the Crazy Phat Bonus DVD which comes FREE with the brand new "Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide" (Focal Press, Sept. 2007). AVAILABLE NOW at DownAndDirtyDV.com and book stores everywhere. "Although it takes years to master the individual elements of the craft, this book is an effective guide to every major concept you would be exposed to in a classroom setting (without the hefty price tag)! I overwhelmingly recommend this text to any aspiring broadcast journalist, documentary maker or film maker...This book is a 10!" -Jessica Creech, Reviewer - Micro Filmmaker Magazine “This ain’t your mama’s film book... In keeping with the dynamic premise, the book has a luxury presentation that makes you feel like a successful filmmaker – or that you soon will be – from the word go... Its 296 pages are chock-a-block with very useful illustrations. But the clincher seem to be the DVD which is all part of the package.” -British Film Magazine

Check out the latest hypest Down and Dirty DV Camera Guide featuring specs, prices, and commentary on some of the hottest DV and HDV cameras on the market. Don't buy or rent a camera without it! Subscribe to the Down and Dirty DV Nation mailing list to receive exclusive FREE updated Camera Guides as soon as they hit the streets. Go to DownAndDirtyDV.com for more FREE pages or to order a copy of the whole book... (277 pages, 200+ illustrations, $24.95) Stay tuned. More video podcasts are on the way! No fluff, no puff, no B.S.... just straight-up practical guerrilla filmmaking knowledge. Who loves you, Baby?... Down and Dirty DV, that's who.

Just in time for the Winter festival season, here is a section from my book, "Down and Dirty DV : Vol. 1 - Documentaries". These are just some tips to help you get the most out your festival experience. Go to DownAndDirtyDV.com for more FREE pages or to order a copy of the whole book... 277 pages of step-by-step tutorials and advice featuring 200+ illustrations, diagrams, and charts! Stay tuned. More video podcasts are on the way! And don't miss our special DV Camera Guide.

In our inaugural video podcast, Oscar-nominated docmaker, Adrian Belic ("Ghenghis Blues", "Beyond the Call"), shares words of wisdom about the intersection of passion and business in guerrilla filmmaking.

Rob Coleman has worked in computer graphics and animation since 1985. He has experienced the use of technology change dramatically over the past 20 years and is very excited about the future of digital filmmaking. Coleman discusses the use of technology in today’s animation production pipeline as well as the many tools that will be available to artists and filmmakers in the near future.Coleman is Animation Director at Lucasfilm Animation in Marin County, California. He is currently working on an animated television series and is developing an animated feature film.

In this ENHANCED two-parter I discuss all the many resources out there to help you get started in filmmaking and hone your filmmaking skills. In this second half I discuss tv shows about filmmaking, websites, DVD's, workshops, film school and more.

In this two-parter I discuss all the many resources out there (traditional and new) to help you get started in filmmaking and hone your filmmaking skills. In this first half I discuss some popular film books and talk about documentaries and DVD's about filmmaking.

In pt. 2 of "How to Choose a Camera" I cover other features to look for in a DV camera that you may wish to consider depending on your budget, experience-level and type of shooting. I also discuss buying vs. renting and how to avoid common online scams.