From the current center of the filmmaking universe, Atlanta, Georgia, producer and screenwriter Chuck Thomas interviews film industry professionals, screenwriters, directors, actors, producers and more. Learn how to make your own projects, navigate set protocols, gain distribution, and much more in this series that's been running weekly since 2014! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @AFCIndieFilm for updates! Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com
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So, About the Past Five Months...
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Dustin grills Chuck about his whereabouts since May.Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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May McChuck - 5 Lessons Learned at KSU
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Chuck discusses five lessons he learned during his time at Kennesaw State University earning his Master's Degree!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Your Guest Is As Good As Mine - Josh Mikel
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Keith Brooks talks to Josh Mikel (Manhunt, The Walking Dead) about home renovation, artistic identity, and more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Coast to Coast with Ghazaleh Gol
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Dustin and Chuck talk with Ghazaleh Gol about directing the Sky Open show Miles From Nowhere, the New Zealand film industry, going to school in the US, and more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers Lounge - Briana Franklin and Naomi Smith
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Briana Franklin (The People Store) and Naomi Smith (I Love You, Wokman) talk about writing what moves you, The People Store's literary department, and much more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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ATLFF 2024 - Barely Breathing
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Neal Reddy and Derek Evans discuss their film Barely Breathing which plays at the Atlanta Film Festival on Friday May 3rd at 7 PM at the Tara Theatre in the "Funny Kind of Sad" shorts block!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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ATLFF 2024 - Faceless After Dark
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Jenna Kanell and Raymond Wood from Faceless After Dark discuss their film Faceless After Dark which plays at the Atlanta Film Festival on May 1st at 10 PM at the Plaza Theatre!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Your Guest Is As Good As Mine - Kurt Yue
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Keith Brooks sits with the star of Insatiable, Cobra Kai, Black Widow, Haunting of Hill House, and Venom to discuss acting, YouTube fame, nunchaku, and how to cheat at raffles!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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The Pitch - Table Read Feedback
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Chuck showcases and discusses some of the great feedback he got for his feature film project!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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March McChuck - Dingledodies
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Do you have dingledodies in your writing? Not sure? Find out in this episode!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Coast to Coast - Cast and Crew of Now Casting
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Cast and crew from short film "Now Casting" hop on the show to talk about production, why the story needed to be told, and more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Film Impact Georgia Explains It All
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Want $5,000 to make your short film? Melissa Simpson, Molly Coffee, and Charles Judson from Film Impact Georgia are here to give you advice on how to win their Filmmaker Grant!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Your Guest Is As Good As Mine - Jenna Kanell
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In this episode of Your Guest Is As Good As Mine, Keith Brooks talks to Jenna Kanell (Terrifier 2, Renfield) about learning from other directors, working in the horror genre, losing a pet, and more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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The Pitch - February Update
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Chuck discusses everything that's happened since last summer regarding the making of his feature film!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Coast to Coast with Hassan Said
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Dustin and Chuck talk with Hassan Said about his feature "This Is Your Song" which has the record for the longest one-take shot in American film history! Find info about the film here: https://linktr.ee/thisisyoursongDoor Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers Lounge - Frances Chang & Kristina Arjona
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Frances Chang (How to Ruin the Holidays, Torn Together) and Kristina Arjona (Christmas with Jerks, Mi Casa) join Chuck in the Lounge to talk about making Christmas movies, the importance of intimacy coordinators, how ideas come together, and more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Your Guest Is As Good As Mine - Chris McKay (Renfield, The Lego Batman Movie)
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In our new segment, Keith Brooks chats with director Chris McKay (Renfield, The Lego Batman Movie) about his process, how comedy and tension work together, and more in his show "Your Guest Is As Good As Mine!"Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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January McChuck - 7 Tips from a Film Festival Screenplay Contest Reader
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Chuck discusses 7 things you should look out for when submitting a script to a screenplay contest!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Interview with IATSE 479 Presidential Candidate Greg Waddle
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IATSE 479 Presidential Candidate Greg Waddle hops on the show to discuss why he's running, the future of Georgia film, and more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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December McChuck - I'm Alive, Thanks for Asking
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Chuck is alive! He talks about his surgery and everything else that's happened since August. He also chats about the future of the show.Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers Lounge - Melissa Kunnap and Michael Sokol
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Melissa Kunnap (Torn Together, The Evil Inside Her) and Michael Sokol (Mighty Shorts FilmSlam) join Chuck in the Filmmakers Lounge to discuss their latest projects, the use of AI in creative fields, and more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Coast to Coast with Walter Perez
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Dustin and Chuck are joined by Walter Perez (NorJack, Into the Night) as he discusses going to the Cannes Film Festival, adapting a real event into a film, and much more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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July McChuck - I'd Give My Left Kidney for Georgia Film
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Chuck previews July and tells you why you should submit to the Film Impact Georgia Fall 2023 Development Lab!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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The Pitch - Further Research and Initial Ideas
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Chuck discusses one-room movies he's watched and goes over his initial thoughts and ideas for his feature!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers Lounge - Jeremy Thao and Keith Brooks
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Jeremy Thao (Wokman) and Keith Brooks (Renfield, The Walking Dead) join Chuck in the Filmmakers Lounge to chat about recent projects, truthful and honorable storytelling, the benefits of proper research, and more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Coast to Coast - Hooty Hoo's 150 Projects with Eddie Pence
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Eddie Pence joins Chuck and Dustin on this episode of Coast to Coast discussing the various projects the team is working on together, including a feature film and Eddie's new comedy special!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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June McChuck - Everyone is Self-Absorbed
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Chuck discusses how realizing everyone is self-absorbed can influence the writing of your characters in your films!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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The Pitch - What Features May Come
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In this revamped edition of our special series "The Pitch," Chuck mulls over a potential directorial debut for his Master's degree program at Kennesaw State University.Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Remastered Classics - Hannah Fierman and Sam Carter from 2015
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In this newly remastered classic episode from 2015, Hannah Fierman (V/H/S, Siren) hopped on the show with Sam Carter (Good Grief Suicide Hotline, Ed is a Portal) to talk about life as a horror icon and much more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers Lounge - Janlatae Mullins and Marcus Rosentrater
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Janlatae Mullins (The Heartbeat Film Club) and Marcus Rosentrater (Hit Monkey, Archer) join Chuck to talk about finding the heartbeat of your career and creativity, producing animation, Twitch streamers, and more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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May McChuck - Pitch It Like You Stole It
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Chuck breaks down his recent pitching adventures as we head into May!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Coast to Coast - Cast and Crew of Big Fun
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Dustin and Chuck are joined by Jon Walkup, Bri Klaproth, and Thomas Morrison from comedy-thriller feature film "Big Fun" to chat about the creation process, why Succession is so good, and influencer culture!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers Lounge - Sheridan Randolph and Dan Kelly
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Sheridan Randolph (12 AM) and Dan Kelly (Red Turns Into Blue: Athens, Inside-Out 2) talk about mental health, proper research methods, nostalgia, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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April McChuck - Be Like Burton C. Bell from Fear Factory
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Chuck talks about the time he interviewed Burton C. Bell from industrial metal band Fear Factory and why you should want to be like him!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Coast to Coast - Special Guests Liz Manashil and Amy Taylor
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Liz Manashil (Speed of Life) and Amy Taylor (Hunter's Weekend) join Chuck and Dustin to talk about their new project Best Friends Forever, writing over Zoom, what satisfaction filmmakers get from the creation process, and much more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers Lounge - Nina Lee and Nicole Kemper
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Nina Lee (Artistic, Sorry About That) and Nicole Kemper (Could This Have Been an Email, The Parts That Stay) join Chuck to chat about overcoming failure, paying your crew a fair wage, why films are like paintings, and much more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Live Special - 2023 South Georgia Film Festival
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Interviews with filmmakers and more in our yearly trip down to Valdosta for the South Georgia Film Festival!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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March McChuck - How Do You Stand Out?
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Chuck previews the shows of March and talks about how you can help your project stand out from the crowd!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Coast to Coast - Special Guest Molly Coffee
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Molly Coffee joins Dustin and Chuck to talk about attending the Pacifico release party, superhero fatigue, the new AMC seating price model, and working on future projects together!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers Lounge - Ava Davis and Brian Lonano
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Ava Davis (The Waltz, The Duchess of Grant Park) and Brian Lonano (Gwilliam, CONTENT: The Lo-Fi Man) hang out with Chuck and talk about love of physical media, eating zebra, dealing with feelings of frustration and failure, and much more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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February McChuck - Get It In Writing!
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Chuck intros February 2023 and talks about why contracts need to be part of your regular life as a filmmaker.Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Coast to Coast - Our Busy 2022
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Chuck and Hooty Hoo Productions co-producer Dustin Jacobs recap their surprisingly busy 2022 and discuss their 2023 slate.Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers Lounge - Mackleen Desravines & Tony Reames
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The first episode of the Filmmakers Lounge! Mackleen Desravines (Christian is Not Crazy, Smoke) and Tony Reames (Spookt, Lethalogica) get to know each other as we talk about crazy set stories, influencers becoming actors, and trashy reality TV!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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The return of the Chat! Chuck discusses how this "season" of the show will work and gives a quick life update.Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Season 1 Finale: A Few Things I Learned Over the Past Eight Years
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Season 1 is in the books! Yes, it was eight years long, definitely a time for a hiatus. Here are a few things I learned over the past eight years that may help you out!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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"The Cellar" Director Brendan Muldowney
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“The Cellar” director Brendan Muldowney hops on the show to talk about premiering at SXSW, turning a short into a successful feature, and working with huge stars like Elisha Cuthbert and Tom Holland during his career!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Edward Reid Returns to Chat About Success with Films & Facebook Groups
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Edward Reid returns to the show to chat about his film “The E-Listers: Life in the Back Lane,” finding success in the industry with Facebook groups, and much more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers from Fox Soul's "Pseudo"
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“Pseudo” filmmakers chat about mental health, gaining distribution on Fox Soul, struggles in writing, directing, and acting in the film, and much more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes from SXSW Official Selection "Sissy"
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Official SXSW selection “Sissy” filmmakers Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes chat about wanting to honor the horror legacy, shooting in the woods, and much more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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Filmmakers from Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Official Selection "Smile Little Ladybug"
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Official Atlanta Jewish Film Festival selection “Smile Little Ladybug” director Laura Asherman and star Andrea Zoppo discuss making a doc from both sides of the camera, coming from a legacy of clowns, and much more!Door Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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