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Welcome to the podcast! Today we have filmmaker Isabelle on the show to discuss her journey from Lebanon to NYU and her experiences crafting compelling films. We'll delve into her creative process, her passion for telling human stories amidst political turmoil, and her advice for emerging filmmakers. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about resilience, filmmaking, and finding your voice.https://www.isabellemecattaf.com/filmographyBEITYShownotes:Isabelle's Origin Story: Born and raised in Lebanon, Isabelle moved to the United States at 18 for college, where she studied English literature and philosophy. She pursued a master's in film at NYU. NYU Tisch Experience: Isabelle describes her time at NYU Tisch as transformative, where she learned all aspects of filmmaking from industry professionals and built a strong network of collaborators. Influence of Literature and Philosophy: Isabelle discusses how her background in English literature and philosophy has shaped her storytelling, particularly in character development and narrative structure. Short Film "Beiti": Isabelle's second-year film at NYU, "Beiti" (meaning "My House" in Arabic), was shot on 16mm film in Lebanon. The film explores themes of waiting, limbo, and the experiences of those left behind in Lebanon due to immigration. Shooting on Film: Isabelle shares her love for shooting on film, emphasizing how it fosters intentionality, precision, and focus on set. Feature Film "May You Outlive Us": Isabelle is currently working on her first feature film, "May You Outlive Us," which continues to explore themes of resilience and everyday life in Lebanon amidst political and economic turmoil. Lebanese Resilience: The discussion delves into the resilience of the Lebanese people and how it influences their daily lives and Isabelle's filmmaking. Transition to Feature Film: Isabelle shares the challenges of transitioning from short films to a feature, particularly in navigating co-productions, government funding, and pitching to secure financing. Focus on Humanity: Isabelle emphasizes her commitment to telling human stories and her desire to move beyond narratives solely focused on war and poverty in Lebanon. Lebanese Filmmakers: Isabelle highlights the work of other talented Lebanese filmmakers, including Wisam Sheddaf and Muniael, and the collaborative spirit within the community. Casting Process: Isabelle discusses her approach to casting, emphasizing her preference for working with professional actors and focusing on connection and communication. Recognition and Support: Isabelle acknowledges the impact of being shortlisted for the Breakthrough Lens Action Grant and selected for the NYU Purple List, highlighting the importance of community and support in filmmaking. Advice for Emerging Filmmakers: Isabelle's advice for emerging filmmakers, particularly those telling personal and politically relevant stories, centers on trusting their support system, working hard, surrounding themselves with good people, and seeking out opportunities and initiatives designed to support new voices.
Welcome to Reel Diaspora, a podcast born from our own journey as filmmakers. We know firsthand how challenging it is to bring a film to life, from developing an idea to finding the funds to make it happen.The name Reel Diaspora reflects the idea that we are all scattered voices on a shared path, striving to tell our stories and make them heard.We want to uncover the unique approaches and the discipline that fuels each filmmaker's mission. Our hope is that these conversations will inspire you—whether you're a filmmaker, a storyteller, or simply someone who loves the art of film.We've got a fantastic lineup of guests and can't wait to share their stories with you. Stay tuned for our first episode, coming soon.Join us on this journey, and let's explore the world of film through the lens of Reel Diaspora.
Talked about his Indie Horror film Where The scary Things Are and did two Christmas films with Tom Arnold and Sean Patrick Flannery and coming out with two books and one is Making of the Film Leprechaun and talked horror
A lonely assistant finally finds love and must escape her monster of a boss before she and her new love become his next meal. Alyssa Limperis, Ron Lynch, Fred Armisen and Brooks Wheelan star in director D.W. Thomas' horror comedy Too Late.
After leaving her husband and young daughter, Dara returns home to a child who no longer recognizes her. Director Jesse Klein discusses his compelling indie drama Like a House on Fire starring Sarah Sutherland.
Director Jill Gevargizian delivers a hauntingly original horror film with The Stylist, about a lonely hairstylist obsessed with the lives of her clients who descends into murderous madness. Wigs, scissors and salons will never be the same.
Twitter:McClain Lindquist @telltalefilmContact us:@Film_Hooligans@JonTheHost@JasonEAltWe want to review & promote your film! Contact us at jdunni1147@gmail.com for screener opportunities.#SupportIndieFilm #Movies
Premiering at the Slamdance Film Festival, Jason Polevoi’s documentary A Tiny Ripple of Hope follows Jahmal Cole, the charismatic leader of My Block, My Hood, My City: an organization that brings hope and opportunity to teenagers across Chicago.
Follow the cast & crew for The Idea of Manhood: The Idea of Manhood: Check it out now on Prime Video!https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.fab3bb94-4a59-a4aa-cb9b-1a704ccb68d5&ref_=atv_dp_share_mv&r=webTwitter:@ideaofmanhoodSerg Kushnier @skushnierJeremy Kushnier @jeremykushnierKarl Bury @KarlBury1Melanie Merkosky @MelanieMerkowskyContact us:@Film_Hooligans@JonTheHost@JasonEAltWe want to review & promote your film! Contact us at jdunni1147@gmail.com for screener opportunities.#SupportIndieFilm #Movies
Filmmakers and brothers Rob and Josh Cosineau discuss their indie sci-fi feature Future about a drunken, train-wreck time traveler who offers a suicidally depressed barista a do-over with his life… but there's just one catch.
Director T. Arthur Cottam and writer/actor William Norrett tell the tale of a middle-aged man's weekly interludes with a high-class escort. These encounters force him to confront his relationship with his family along with his inner demons.
Director Brandon Christensen delivers a dark vision of a family who finds themselves terrorized by their eight year-old son's imaginary friend. Brandon chats about his intense indie horror film Z on the Film Threat Podcast.
Filmmaker and Slamdance founder Dan Mirvish discusses his latest, a period film set during the release of the Nixon tapes called 18 ½. Dan reveals the harsh realities of indie film which will either inspire you or make you rethink your life.
A couple become trapped in a car when a storm buries them underneath snow and ice. Now they face a desperate fight for survival. Centigrade director Brendan Walsh and producer Bradley J. Ross chat about this claustrophobic thriller based on a true story.
Thirsty for a following, a rideshare driver has figured out a deadly plan to go viral. Director Eugene Kotlyarenko talks about his bizarre comedy-thriller Spree starring Joe Keery from Stranger Things.
Summoned to a secluded research facility, a controversial doctor examines a cosmonaut who returned to Earth with an alien parasite living inside of him. Russian director Egor Abramenko delivers a new level of horror in Sputnik.
No one really wins the Game of Death in this over-the-top horror-comedy. Directors Sebastien Landry and Laurence Morais-Lagace discuss bloody board games, bloody effects and blowing up heads.
"A small town reacts to a scandal" might be the official synopsis, but it doesn't even begin to describe director Bob Byington's indie comedy Frances Ferguson starring the remarkable Kaley Wheless. Enter the mind and dry wit of Byington.
Fantasy collides with reality when a video-game store clerk accidentally unleashes an ancient malevolent force. Max Reload and the Nether Blasters directors Scott Conditt, Jeremy Tremp are joined by actor Greg Grunberg to chat about this fun-filled movie.
Two couples who are ambivalent about having children decide to share one baby. It seems like the perfect compromise until things spiral out of control. Director Sam Friedlander chats about his indie comedy Babysplitters starring Danny Pudi.
Four friends must save the world when a ruthless alien crashes a birthday party. Director Stephen Ohl talks about his offensively fun comedy-sci-fi flick Useless Humans.
Director Jessica Swale and actress Gemma Arterton chat about Summerland, a British period drama that follows Alice, a reclusive writer, resigned to a solitary life as World War II rages across Europe.
Russell Crowe stars in director Derrick Borte’s road rage thriller Unhinged. Derrick discusses our outrage culture, directing an action-thriller, aggressive driving and Russell Crowe.
Director Bob Rose’s documentary InstaBAND explores music artists and their hustle to achieve music stardom in a streaming world that no longer buys music.
Two couples grow suspicious of the host of their seemingly perfect rental when their weekend trip turns into something sinister. Actress Sheila Vand talks about the Dave Franco directorial debut The Rental.
Director Pi Ware follows a nurse who researches a rare disease that many doctors do not believe exists. Let’s delve into the shocking documentary Skin Deep The Battle Over Morgellons.
Producers Adam Scorgie and Jhod Cardinal discuss actor Danny Trejo’s storied career and chat about their remarkable documentary Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo.
A revolutionary new app taps into the human brain to bring instant euphoria to those who use it. Dena Hysell-Cornejo, the co-director of Algorithm Bliss, explains how technology can simultaneously save us and destroy us.
Jenny Slate stars as an aspiring painter who meets eccentric locals while working on a barn in Norway. The Sunlit Night novelist and screenwriter Rebecca Dinerstein Knight discusses how her book became a movie.
Chinese officials arrest, detain and brainwash a former TV insider who believes a fiery public suicide was staged for political reasons. Co-Directors Eric Pedicelli and Jason Loftus investigate how fake news is created.
Writer/director Gavin Rothery tackles artificial intelligence in his indie sci-fi feature Archive, the story of a scientist working on a human-equivalent AI with an even larger goal: being reunited with his dead wife.
This rock documentary by Australian filmmaker Liam Firmager follows the story of the iconic history-making, rock singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro, who was instrumental in redefining the role of women in rock music, when she broke onto the scene in 1973.
Homewrecker is basically “Karen the movie,” the story of an uptight, middle-aged white woman who becomes obsessed with a new friend. Director Zach Gayne and actress/screenwriter/producer Precious Chong chat about the bizarre indie horror-comedy.
The Blair Witch Project director Daniel Myrick tells the tale of a man who believes he had an alien encounter when he was 10 years old who then attempts to re-create the experience as an adult. It's time Dan told us all the secrets of Skyman.
Director Jared Cohn (Devil's Revenge) tells the story of drummer Artimus Pyle and the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of several band members of the Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1977.
A social outcast enters a nocturnal world of parties and bloodletting after hooking up with a trio of teenage vampires. Director Anthony Catanese is joined by actresses Amanda Renee and Gigi Gustin to discuss the most offensive vampire movie ever made.
Actors Shawn Ashmore (X-Men) and Gary Cole (Office Space, The Brady Bunch Movie) discuss the harrowing thriller Darkness Falls about a police detective obsessed with tracking down a team of father-and-son serial killers.
Artist, animator, author, zine publisher and wildly talented filmmaker Ethan Minsker pours his passion and creativity into everything he does. Ethan's documentary Man in Camo is a journey into his creative process.
Director Esmé von Hoffman tackles the story of a Roman poet with a unique vision set in contemporary Detroit. Ovid and the Art of Love finds the young poet clashing with the emperor by writing a guide to love and seduction. So let's talk love.
Are we spending too much time on our screens? And what are we missing? Director Jon Hyatt's documentary Screened Out explores the life-changing effects of screen addiction. Get off your phone and listen!
Two kids search for the source of a mysterious frequency that has descended on their town along with... UFOs? Director Andrew Patterson's indie sci-fi thriller set in the 1950s is a stunning achievement, so let's talk to him about The Vast of Night.
A priest travels to China, where he inherits a mysterious ability that allows him to turn into a crime-fighting dinosaur. This is a real movie! Chris Gore and Alan Ng discuss The Velocipastor and other WTF indie films.
This amazing documentary follows artist Yayoi Kusama's journey from Japan to her brush with fame in America during the 1960s. Chris Gore and Alan Ng discuss other docs that rock.
Filmmaker Rachel Mason talks about her very personal documentary about legendary adult book store Circus of Books. The award-winning Netflix doc reveals how the store owners, Rachel's own parents, fought for LGBTQ+ rights.
We have had a tough time raising funds for Bottom Feeders, but we're not giving up! 9 days left in the campaign, so we're focused on reaching at least $15K in donated funds to add to our own personal investment.
Steve and Scott discuss the fundraiser, what they've learned and they also thank those involved.
Nick DiBella is a Rochester filmmaker who has found a great niche in making faith based films. His films are smart and beautifully written and shot. Nick is a full time filmmaker so we sat down with him to get some advice.
Paulo joins the guys on the phone, Alex is MIA, but they still talk about making an indie film, including the plan for Bottom Feeders.
The triple threat Actor-Producer-Writer talks to the squad about her latest film The Wick, #MeToo and achieving her goals against all the obstacles, while staying true to her vision.#ActorsLife, #ActorProducerWriter #FemaleFilmmaker #feminism, #IanReddington, #Justice4Women, #SupportIndieFilm, #TheWickShortFilm, #TheWick, #TimesUp, #TripleThreat, #witchcraft, #WomenInFilm For more about Michelle Coverley, please visit:W: www.michellecoverley.com/the-wick-short-film FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheWickShortFilm I: https://www.instagram.com/thewickshortfilm
Welcome back to the J-Man Show for Episode 60, This week J is interviewing a rising Director in the IndieFilm Business named Summer Mroch Ronso. They discuss her rising career, and her take on movies, and of course her latest film called "How to be a Stalker."If you would like to help Summer and her Company meet their production goals, please donate to the link below.https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/how-to-be-a-stalker-film-youtube-dramaSummer's IG: https://www.instagram.com/darkroomdevelopments/Support J360 Radio by subscribing or check out our other linksif you want to join in on any shows email: J360productions@outlook.com
Today Eddie talks about this years amazing roster of horror movies and addresses what he thinks makes a horror movie great. OUTRO - SOCIAL Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddiefilmmaker/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eddiefilmmaker Twitter: twitter.com/eddiefilmmaker Subscribe on iTunes Email: filmmakersonfilmmaking@gmail.com Eddie Augustin Professional Website: www.filmsbyed.com
Juliane Block is a German filmmaker, working on several film projects. We talk about the indie film 3 Lives, and how a filmmaker's life looks like.
Juliane Block is a German filmmaker, working on several film projects. We talk about the indie film 3 Lives, and how a filmmaker's life looks like.
Juliane Block is a German filmmaker, working on several film projects. We talk about the indie film 3 Lives, and how a filmmaker's life looks like.
We had an interview with producer Alexander Cooper. He just launched his indiefilm debute, called Parallel. We discuss the film, the cast, but also expand on other reviews, but also a pinch of Trump. Enjoy!
We had an interview with producer Alexander Cooper. He just launched his indiefilm debute, called Parallel. We discuss the film, the cast, but also expand on other reviews, but also a pinch of Trump. Enjoy!
Today Eddie Augustin discuss what is a horror film and what are the different subgenre that exist within horror. SOCIAL Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddiefilmmaker/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eddiefilmmaker Twitter: twitter.com/eddiefilmmaker Subscribe on iTunes Email: filmmakersonfilmmaking@gmail.com Eddie Augustin Professional Website: www.filmsbyed.com
We had an interview with producer Alexander Cooper. He just launched his indiefilm debute, called Parallel. We discuss the film, the cast, but also expand on other reviews, but also a pinch of Trump. Enjoy!
Today on the show we Eddie will discuss what are his recommendations in the horror genre on Netflix. OUTRO - SOCIAL Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddiefilmmaker/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eddiefilmmaker Twitter: twitter.com/eddiefilmmaker Subscribe on iTunes Email: filmmakersonfilmmaking@gmail.com Eddie Augustin Professional Website: www.filmsbyed.com
This week Eddie discusses the reasons why he thinks horror fans are so passionate about the horror genre! YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/LxXO34He1qg Social Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddiefilmmaker/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eddiefilmmaker Twitter: twitter.com/eddiefilmmaker Subscribe on iTunes Email: filmmakersonfilmmaking@gmail.com Eddie Augustin Professional Website: www.filmsbyed.com
This week on Filmmaking Sucks we discuss some of the low-cost production apps and programs which will help to streamline your production, especially wen shooting with a small crew! We begin discussing CineSummit 7, which will go live next week, Sept 12&13. Cinesummit presents numerous video lectures and seminars over the course of two days, taught by industry professionals, and is completely free! Check out this great yearly resource of knowledge and information that can help bring your productions to the next level. After that, if there's one thing you can never have too many of is apps and programs that make production smoother. So we discuss a few of the programs we use ourselves. Some are cheap, some are not, and some are free! We'll discuss what each program does, and how you can utilize it on your next production! Wednesday, Sept 13th is the premiere screening of our newest short, An Act Of Concession at Neirs Tavern in Woodhaven, Queens! Free to attend, so come on out, see some indie films, along with ours, and #SupportIndieFilm! October 5th at 4pm has been announced as the official New England Premiere of our film Theta States! We have been selected to be part of the Shawna Shea Foundation Film Festival, and will be the opening film of the festival! Both of us will be on-hand for all three days of the fest, so please come on out to support this wonderful charity and celebrate independent artists and filmmakers. #SwagBag https://www.shawnasheaff.com/ You can find the Shawna Shea Memorial Foundation, where donations are welcome, here: http://www.shawnafoundation.org/ Subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, Google Play, or your favorite podcatching app. And don't forget to rate and review us! Email us at filmmakingsucks@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or subjects you'd like to hear us discuss. We have also (contrary to what was said in this episode) opened our Facebook page, so you can now follow the podcast at www.facebook.com/filmmakingpodcast! #FilmmakingSucks
That is right folks, we were lucky enough to be invited down to Kidderminster to spend the day on the set of a movie. Not just any movie either the movie was Black Site the third outing for Tom Paton the up and coming director of Pandorica and Redwood. He is bringing along the always awesome Mike Beckingham and his world class crew of George Burt behind the lens and Craig Hinde as his 1st AD. We had an amazing day watching these guys who are taking there Indie Spirit to the next level with a ballsy as hell Cosmic Elder God Punchy Kicky movie. While on set we had the privilige of talking to many members of the cast so we have awesome interviews for you from Tom Paton himself, the ass kicking Samantha Schnitzler and Pheobe Robinson-Galvin. Mike Beckingham making his 3rd appearance on the show (beat by Tom though). Eerie as hell Kris Johnson the amazing Angela Dixon. Thank you to everyone on set for making our day so awesome we cant wait to see the end result of what looks to be a damn fine movie and hope to see all these guys again soon. we hope you will join us in supporting the hell out of this cast an crew and Like, Follow Subscribe to every avenue of social media you can. lets get eyeballs on Black Site and #SupportIndieFilm
Director Todd Nilssen sits down with John Fallon at the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema Filmmakers Lounge at Ateaz to talk about his film "The Last Stop" "The Last Stop" was selected to screen during the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema in 2017.
Director Harune Massey sits down with John Fallon at the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema Filmmakers Lounge at Ateaz to talk about his film "Gardaab" (Whirlpool) "Gardaab" (Whirlpool) was selected to screen during the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema in 2017.
Director Rosa Costanza sits down with John Fallon at the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema Filmmakers Lounge at Ateaz to talk about her film "Xing" "Xing" was selected to screen during the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema in 2017.
Director Pierre St-Jacques sits down with John Fallon at the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema Filmmakers Lounge at Ateaz to talk about his film "36 Steps on a Curved Road" "36 Steps on a Curved Road" was selected to screen during the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema in 2017.
Director Erika Tai sits down with John Fallon at the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema Filmmakers Lounge at Ateaz to talk about her film "Chasm" "Chasm" was selected to screen during the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema in 2017.
Co-Directors & Co-Writers, Rachel Wortell and Dan Erickson, joined by lead actress Lily Meyer sit down with John Fallon at the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema Filmmakers Lounge at Ateaz to talk about their film "A Sibling Mystery" "A Sibling Mystery" was selected to screen during the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema in 2017.
This week on Filmmakers on Filmmaking, I express my thoughts and feelings about the creative process required to pursue a career in filmmaking and in acting. Maybe part one of a series! Hope you enjoy this! iTunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/filmmakers-on-filmmaking-foreign/id1108040653?i=367904516&mt=2 Youtube: https://youtu.be/Qn24pgFiiXY Social Media Twitter: twitter.com/eddiefilmmaker Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddiefilmmaker/ Eddie Augustin Professional Website: www.filmsbyed.com Send in questions, suggestions and comments: filmmakersonfilmmaking@gmail.com
This week on the podcast we will discuss my top 10 audition tips for actors to keep in mind. These are based on what I have experienced through auditioning talent for personal project and what I have observed other producers, casting directors and directors tell me about their own process. 10. Bring headshot and resume 9. Establish motivations 8. If its not in the sides create it 7. Be nice 6. Read the breakdown thoroughly 5. Dress the character 4.Audition starts as soon as you ENTER the building vicinity (BE PROFESSIONAL) 3. Know your lines inside out 2. Connection Building 1. Confidence / Not Cockiness iTunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/filmmakers-on-filmmaking-foreign/id1108040653?i=367904516&mt=2 If you do not have iTunes: http://filmmakersonfilmmaking.podomatic.com/entry/2016-05-09T17_49_34-07_00 Social Media Twitter: twitter.com/eddiefilmmaker Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddiefilmmaker/ Eddie Augustin Professional Website: www.filmsbyed.com Send in questions, suggestions and comments: filmmakersonfilmmaking@gmail.com Rynos Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
On this episode of Filmmakers on Filmmaking (Recorded Monday May 2nd 2016) I will take you through my list of top ten foreign films and explore international cinema. Available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g0c4T_RVnE Social Media Twitter: twitter.com/eddiefilmmaker Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddiefilmmaker/ Eddie Augustin Professional Website: www.filmsbyed.com Send in questions, suggestions and comments: filmmakersonfilmmaking@gmail.com Rynos Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/