Beste Indie Filmmaking podcasts (2024)

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IFH 746: The Entrepreneurial Screenwriter with Jeff Willis 1:27:27

2d ago1:27:27

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Today on the show we have screenwriter, consultant, and studio executive, Jeff Willis. Jeff has been in the film business for over 15 years as a writer and executive working on films like Avengers: End Game, Spider-Man: Far from Home, Captain Marvel, and Black Panther to name a few.Around 30 minutes into the show we begin to discuss the business of…

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Debby Wolfe - Creating and Writing Lopez vs. Lopez! 51:19

3d ago51:19

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This week we welcome writer and showrunner Debby Wolfe on the show to talk about being the creator/showrunner of Lopez vs. Lopez and how she landed that show after working her way up in writers rooms. After that we play another round of Ask The Expert, enjoy! A big note for all listeners! Apple podcasts has frozen all of your downloads of the show …

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Overcoming Failures with Mateo Marquez 31:00

17d ago31:00

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Welcome to CK Café: the show about film & independent artistry created by acclaimed indie production company, ⁠CK Films ⁠(⁠@CKFilmsNY⁠). Join a variety of hosts every Monday as we welcome indie creatives to talk about their work, the film world and independent filmmaking. More of a visual person? Watch our podcast on our YouTube channel ⁠here⁠. Thi…

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Kevin O'Brien - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:21:11

7d ago1:21:11

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 222 from August 2019 with writer director Kevin O’Brien who talks about making his first feature film At The End of the Day and making the movie in his home town. I thought this was a nice pairing for Nathan because they both raised the budgets for their films on their o…

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IFH 745: Screenwriting & Hollywood in the Times of COVID with Greg Gertmenian 1:23:06

9d ago1:23:06

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Today on the show, we have Greg Gertmenian, who is the Head of Script Analytics and Film Development at Slated. He is also the co-inventor of the Script Score, the only screenplay evaluation tool proven to accurately predict good films. Helped arrange to finance of films like SUPER TROOPERS 2, DEEP MURDER, CRUISE, AT FIRST LIGHT, GOD BLESS THE BROK…

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Nathan Blackwell - Making a Prop Heavy Feature in Your Own Town! 1:01:10

10d ago1:01:10

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This week we welcome Writer Director Nathan Blackwell to talk about writing and directing his latest feature The Last Movie Ever Made which he made on a shoestring budget in a small Arizona Town. After that we play another round of Ask the Expert, enjoy! A big note for all listeners! Apple podcasts has frozen all of your downloads of the show which…

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Ian James Duncan - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:41:36

14d ago1:41:36

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 152 from way back in April of 2018 with Ian James Duncan who talked about making a web series fan film based on Half Life which received over a million views online. We thought this was a good match for the Ren team because they both talk about web series and how they ca…

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IFH 744: The Screenwriter's Guide to Video Game Writing with Robert Denton Bryant 1:44:18

16d ago1:44:18

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I always wondered how someone would get into the video game writing business. Today's guest is screenwriter/game development guru Robert Denton Bryant and he answers that question and so much more.Robert Denton Bryant has worked in Hollywood in marketing and production, and in video games as a publisher and a developer. He has been Executive Produc…

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Ren: The Girl with The Mark - Getting Millions of Views on Your Web Series! 1:06:11

17d ago1:06:11

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This week we welcome Ren: The Girl with The Mark Co Creators/Directors/Writers, Kate Madison and Christopher Dane and current showrunner DP and Writer Neil Oseman on the show to talk about how they made two seasons of a Fantasy web series on roughly a $40k budget. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! A big note for all list…

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Ben Hickernell - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:06:13

21d ago1:06:13

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 336 from September 2021 with director Ben Hickernell who talks about raising the funds for his features, especially his fifth feature What We Found which is a Who Done It but set in high school. We thought this was a good match for Travis because they both made who done …

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IFH 743: The Guide for Every Screenwriter with Geoffrey D. Calhoun 22:53

23d ago22:53

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After many requests, I decided to finally tackle the dreaded query letter. I bring back to the show screenwriter, author, and IFH Academy instructor Geoffrey Calhoun. Below Query Letter Checklist and a few areas, we discuss in the episode. No Snail Mail Do Your Research Address the Letter to Individuals, not "To Whom It May Concern" It's about the …

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Travis Burgess - Making a Micro Budget Who Done It! 1:09:17

24d ago1:09:17

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This week we welcome Writer Director Travis Burgess on the show to talk about writing and directing his first feature film Hayseed and how he made a who done it on a budget. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! A big note for all listeners! Apple podcasts has frozen all of your downloads of the show which is killing our num…

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Howard Franklin - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:35:54

27d ago1:35:54

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 160 with Howard Franklin about his long career in hollywood as a writer and director. I thought he was a good match for Adam because Adam also wrote many features before directing his first feature, just like Adam. After that we play another round of The Game, enjoy! A b…

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IFH 742: Writing a Screenplay from the Inside Out with Brian Herskowitz 1:14:30

1M ago1:14:30

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Today's guest is screenwriter Brian Herskowitz. He wrote the book called Process to Product: From Concept to Script: A Practical Guide for the Screenwriter. Like millions before him, Brian Herskowitz moved out to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. He soon learned that there was a dearth of roles for shorter leading men and began searching for …

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Adam Cooper - Writing Studio Features to Directing Feature #1 Starring Russell Crowe! 53:21

1M ago53:21

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This week we welcome writer/director Adam Cooper on the show to talk about his career as a screenwriter and making his first feature film as a director, Sleeping Dogs starring Russel Crowe. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! Sleeping Dogs releases Only in Theaters on Friday, March 22 so make sure to get your tickets now! …

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Luis Prieto - BONUS Throwback Interview! 45:34

1M ago45:34

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 354 from January 2022 with director Luis Prieto who talk about how he got into directing features, directing comedies in Italy before making his first english speaking film with Shattered. I thought they Luis was a good match for Gabriel because they both made movies in …

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Multi-hyphenate Artists & Women in Film 13:32

1M ago13:32

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Welcome to CK Café: the show about film & independent artistry created by acclaimed indie production company, ⁠CK Films ⁠(⁠@CKFilmsNY⁠). Join a variety of hosts every Monday as we welcome indie creatives to talk about their work, the film world and independent filmmaking. More of a visual person? Watch our podcast on our YouTube channel ⁠here⁠. Thi…

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IFH 741: How to Break into Television Writing with Steven Vitolo 56:00

1M ago56:00

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to break into a network television writer's room? Then this episode is for you. Today's guest is Steven Vitolo and he did just that. His latest written episode is on the hit ABC show Black-ish. Steven has over 10 years of experience working in writer's rooms, most recently as a script coordinator on the TV serie…

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Gabriel Abrantes - Crafting Your 2nd Feature After Massive Success with the 1st! 57:47

1M ago57:47

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This week we welcome writer/director Gabriel Abrantes on the show to talk about making his horror feature Amelia’s Children, what it was like to play Cannes with his first feature, Diamantino and his process in writing the film. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! Watch Liz's new short film Witchy on youtube: https://www.y…

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Leah McKendrick - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:10:30

1M ago1:10:30

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 271 from June 2020 with writer, director, producer and actor Leah McKendrick I thought this was a nice match for Laura Adkin episode since they both do it all, did more acting then writing/directing and forged their way to produce and direct their own movies. After that …

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IFH 740: Screenwriting Rules You Need to Learn Then Break with Julian Hoxter 1:19:24

1M ago1:19:24

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You should all know this by now. I love bringing on different perspectives on the craft because you never know what might click for someone. At the end of the day, we are all trying to tell a and compelling story. I invited to the show this week Julian Hoxter to talk about his book, The Creative Screenwriter: 12 Rules to Follow and Break to Unlock …

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Welcome to CK Café! 27:43

2M ago27:43

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Welcome to CK Café: the show about film & independent artistry created by acclaimed indie production company, CK Films (@CKFilmsNY). Join a variety of hosts every Monday as we welcome indie creatives to talk about their work, the film world and independent filmmaking. More of a visual person? Watch our podcast on our YouTube channel here. This week…

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Laura Adkin: Doing It All on First Feature Re: Uniting! 55:53

2M ago55:53

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This week we welcome actor, writer, producer and director Laura Adkin on the show to talk about writing and directing her first feature Re: Uniting that premiered at the Austin Film Festival, big shout out to Eric Tom’s for going out there and grabbing this interview. After that we play another round of You're the Expert, enjoy! A big note for all …

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Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch: BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:12:22

2M ago1:12:22

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 322 from August 2021 with director Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch who talk about their filmmaking careers, going from indie features to directing the 2019 remake of Pet Cemetary and directing episodes of the The Scream TV show. I thought they were a good match for the N…

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IFH 739: Horror Screenwriting - The Nature of Fear with Devin Watson 1:13:26

2M ago1:13:26

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I was glad to take a deep dive into the deep end of horror screenwriting with writer and producer, Devin Watson, notably known for writing and producing The Cursed (2010) which was the first draft he wrote in only two days. He’s also written several books, the latest of which is Horror Screenwriting: The Nature of Fear. Horror has, among all of the…

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Ian and Eshom Nelms: Inking a Deal for Your Seventh Feature with Top Talent! 1:09:18

2M ago1:09:18

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This week we welcome writers and directors Ian and Eshom Nelms back on the show to talk about their latest feature Red Right Hand starring Orlando Bloom, Andie McDowell and Garret Dillahunt. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! Watch Liz's new short film Witchy on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk5WtIOz5do Watch A…

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Kate Forsatz and Meredith Veach: BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 323 from June 2021 with star and co-director Kate Forsatz and editor Meredith Veach who talk about making their feature Threebound, a romantic comedy that they shot in NYC in eleven days! I thought this was a nice match for Leila and Jesse’s episode since they made their…

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IFH 738: Inside Warner Bros Writing Program with Rebecca Windsor 1:07:00

2M ago1:07:00

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Today on the show is Rebecca Windsor, the Vice-President of the Warner Bros. Television Workshop, the premier writing and directing program for professionals looking to start and/or further their careers in television.As an extension of her role developing new talent, Rebecca was recruited to help launch Warner Bros. new digital content brand Stage…

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Leila Gorstein and Jesse Kendall: Yes, And-ing Your First Comedy Feature! 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

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This week we welcome writers and actors Leila Gorstein and Jesse Kendall on the show to talk about making the absurd romantic comedy Love Dump which is also their first features as writers and stars. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Here's the ticket link to get your seat for the festival now! https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/…

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BONUS: Throwback Interview with Justin Warren! 1:23:15

2M ago1:23:15

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 211 from May 2019 with director Justin Warren who talks about making his first feature film and willing the movie into existence. I thought this was a nice pairing for Theo because they both pulled their films together however they could and got them distributed on their…

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IFH 737: How to Write for and Land a Movie Star for Your Indie Film with Shaye Ogbonna 55:07

2M ago55:07

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We have on the show today writer Shaye Ogbonna.When not in pursuit of retro sneakers, Shaye Ogbonna can be found worshiping at the Temple of Story. His most recent feature project is the contemporary western feature GOD’S COUNTRY — starring the incomparable Thandiwe Newton. Based on a short story by acclaimed author James Lee Burke, God’s Country i…

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Theo Brown: Casting Your Feature on Your Own Terms! 1:12:44

2M ago1:12:44

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This week we welcome Writer Director Theo Brown to talk about writing and directing his first feature An Electric Sleep and how he casted the film with After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! Here's the ticket link to get your seat for the festival now! https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/purchase/15160?siteToken=y62bhsm2h1sfp4…

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IFH 736: How I Got My Screenplay on Disney Plus with Arash Amel 1:15:18

2M ago1:15:18

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Acclaimed screenwriter and producer Arash Amel is known for writing the critically-lauded motion picture, A PRIVATE WAR (2018), directed by Matthew Heineman and starring Rosamund Pike as celebrated war correspondent, Marie Colvin. He recently served as Executive Producer on the Netflix sci-fi action movie, OUTSIDE THE WIRE (2021), starring Anthony …

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Jade Halley Bartlett: Writing & Directing a Cast Driven First Feature! 1:10:41

2M ago1:10:41

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This week we welcome Writer Director Jade Halley Bartlett on the show to talk about making her first feature film Millers Girl starring Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega. After that we play another round of The Game, enjoy! Don't forget, the Blood and Popcorn Film Festival is coming up in February! Here's the ticket link to get your seat for the fest…

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IFH 735: Getting in the Door Screenwriting for Netflix with Alan Trezza 56:02

3M ago56:02

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Alan Trezza wrote WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS, a horror-thriller set during the "Satanic Panic" craze of the 1980s. It was directed by Marc Meyers (MY FRIEND DAHMER) and starred Alexandra Daddario, Keean Johnson and Johnny Knoxville. The film made it’s US premiere at the 2019 Fantastic Fest film festival in Austin and was released on all digital outlets…

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Becoming an Indie Film Rebel with Josh Stifter! 1:10:15

3M ago1:10:15

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This week we welcome 3x feature film writer/director Josh Stifter on the show to talk about directing his latest short film Little Lucha and the Big deal and how he has managed to keep his filmmaking career going over the years. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy!Learn how to become a pro trailer editor and make a real mov…

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IFH 734: Confessions of a First Time Showrunner with Kaye Singleton 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

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Kaye Singleton is an award-winning writer, producer, and actress that is well on her way to making her own footprint in this industry, or as the much-respected Tyler Perry would say, created her own seat at the table. As a multi-faceted creative talent, she is committed to telling culturally authentic stories for, about, and that explore, the beaut…

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Directing & Composing an Indie Series with Katie Locke O'Brien & Barry J. Neely! 1:29:20

3M ago1:29:20

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This week we welcome director Katie Locke O’Brian and composer Barry J. Neely on the show to talk about their new series Dick Bunny which the first three episodes premiered at the Austin Film Festival. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! Learn how to become a pro trailer editor and make a real movie trailer under the guida…

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A Cold Grave is now live and so I am (sort of) 1/21/2024 4:50

3M ago4:50

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A Cold Grave is now live! A Cold Grave https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Grave-Benjamin-L-Newmark/dp/B0CN9RM3H2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13Q34NBY28EYT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DDvcp1dzXwh0vzBhJEZcNI3qSrfF8tCbbQJjjEZnpGpwWtIK5CM8kLFYMR0sGtwZfdU05X2vNCBIEuD8k_FTolf3WzaBq9tRtRvqZNqavqZzcYqQNMaXdFuTFifNaKBj3h3DkgfNwB1SK Learn more about us: https://dbsfilms.com/ https://link…

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IFH 733: The Art of World Building - Immersive Screenwriting with Margaret Kerrison 1:04:23

3M ago1:04:23

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Born in Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Margaret Kerrison received my Master of Fine Arts degree in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Her career spans television, film, digital media, games, brand storytelling, location-based entertainment, and immersive experiences.Margaret worked as a Story Lead…

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Getting the Legal Side of Filmmaking Right with Chris Perez! 1:17:14

3M ago1:17:14

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This week we welcome entertainment lawyer Chris Perez of Donaldson Callif and Perez on the show to talk about what his firm does and how they help filmmakers make and distributor their films. After that we play another round of The Game but first, Liz, how are you doing?Learn how to become a pro trailer editor and make a real movie trailer under th…

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IFH 732: How to Avoid Career Pitfalls for Screenwriters with Felicity Wren 1:22:45

3M ago1:22:45

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I wanted to take a deep dive into the marketing side of screenwriting today because it is in fact, a necessity in the industry today. Unfortunately, not many writers bother themselves as much about marketing their work. While I have some course resources on the IFH Academy website to help writers pitch stories or to get past the gatekeepers and so …

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Making Your First Film Your First Feature with Dana Kippel! 1:07:52

3M ago1:07:52

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This week we welcome Writer Director Dana Kippel on producing, writing and directing her first feature Reflect as her first film ever, without making a short film or any other kind of film beforehand. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert but first, Alrik, how are you doing?Learn how to become a pro trailer editor and make a real mo…

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IFH 731: The Screenwriter's Workout with Will Hicks 1:47:40

4M ago1:47:40

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I had a fun chat with our guest today. We hit it off pre-interviewing, geeking out about James Cameron and his latest masterclass, and so much more. On the show this today is Will Hicks who is head of Screenwriting and production at Colorado Film School and an associate professor at the Community College of Aurora.Will had a start in producing and …

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Cutting a Path to Editing Trailers with Brett Winn! 1:06:22

4M ago1:06:22

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This week we welcome trailer editor and the owner of the trailer house The Refinery on the show to talk about the art of making a trailer, how the business works and how he landed in trailer editing out of film school and his long journey to starting The Refinery. After that we play another round of THE GAME but first, Liz, how are you doing?Submit…

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IFH 730: Writing the Netflix/TV Drama Series with Pamela Douglas 1:04:45

4M ago1:04:45

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There’s always been a feel-good, easy-times nostalgia for the 80s and 90s TV shows. More so now that we sometimes feel overwhelmed by the plethora of shows we have to pick from. If you feel me then you will enjoy this conversation. Our guest today is the award-winning screen and television writer, professor, and best-selling author, Pamela Douglas.…

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Roxana Baldovin: Winning Music Video Bids! 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

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This week we welcome writer and director Roxana Baldovin on the show to talk about her amazing career as a music video director, working with big acts such as G-Eazy, Rico Nasty, Doja Cat, Lil Uzi Vert, as well as her time on the latest season of Project Greenlight. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, Merry Christmas and Happy Ho…

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IFH 729: How to Create Story & Character Conflict with Eileen Cook 1:11:21

4M ago1:11:21

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Today on the show we have best-selling author and screenwriter Eileen Cook. She is a multi-published, award-winning author with her novels appearing in nine languages. Her books have been optioned for film and TV.She spent most of her teen years wishing she were someone else or somewhere else, which is great training for a writer. She’s an instruct…

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Infusing Holiday Cheer Into A Holiday I Do with Director Paul Schneider! 1:02:44

4M ago1:02:44

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This week we welcome writer and director Paul Schneider on the show to talk about his latest film A Holiday I Do which is playing now on Tello Films! After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy!Submit your Horror Feature or Short to the Blood and Popcorn Film Festival: www.filmfreeway.com/BloodandPopcornFilmFestivalYou have till January 16t…

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IFH 728: The Science of Storytelling for Screenwriters with Will Storr 1:29:55

4M ago1:29:55

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I'm super excited to bring you today's show. Today on the podcast we have best-selling author Will Storr. Will's latest book The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better is a deep dive into how story affects the brain. Here's a bit about the book:Who would we be without stories?Stories mold who we are, from our…

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