Best Indiefilm Podcasts (2024)

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39 Steps To Better Screenwriting - Paul Chitlik 2:16:51

2h ago2:16:51

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Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0QB4w4z7F4BUY THE BOOK - REWRITE 2nd Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide to Strengthen Structure, Characters, and Drama in your Screenplay - https://amzn.to/4d4FuYZBUY THE BOOK - 39 STEPS TO BETTER SCREENWRITING: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Screenplay - https…

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How To Tell Great Stories: 3 Tricks I Use All The Time - Rhomeyn Johnson 1:47:20

1h ago1:47:20

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Watch the video interview on this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_SUKhI_gLAMORE VIDEOS WITH RHOMEYN JOHNSONhttps://bit.ly/2RiYhJECONNECT WITH RHOMEYN JOHNSONhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0426056VIEWERS ALSO WATCHEDHow Does Someone Know They Are Meant To Be An Actor? - https://youtu.be/FQ3x2EG1KmEHow To Make An A24 Movie - https://youtu…

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How To Make An A24 Movie - Greg Kwedar 57:16

8d ago57:16

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Watch the video interview on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89k7UyoZ8IQWATCH 'SING SING'https://singsing.movieGreg Kwedar is a writer, director, and producer. He made his feature directorial debut with Transpecos, which premiered in competition at the 2016 SXSW Film Festival where it won the Audience Award. He co-wrote and produced Jo…

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14 Women. 3000 Nautical Miles. X Trillion Pieces of Plastic 50:00

8d ago50:00

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Our special guest today is Eleanor Church, a UK based award-winning filmmaker and photographer who has been making films and using photography to tell stories for the past 20 years. She has worked on a wide range of projects, both documentary and commercial, with a particular emphasis on stories that focus on society, environment, women, human righ…

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Beginners Guide To Getting A Movie Made - Robert Rippberger 1:43:27

15d ago1:43:27

1:43:27

Watch the full interview here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XHJJm37LCYRobert Rippberger is a filmmaker with a broad array of creative and executive experience. He most recently directed and produced the film "Those Who Walk Away" starring BooBoo Stewart (Descendants, X-Men) and prior to that directed and produced the Harlem drama, "Strive," with…

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Entertainment Business School - Kaia Alexander 54:14

27d ago54:14

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Watch the video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYt2gxg7QQIBUY THE BOOK - WRITTEN IN THE ASHES - https://amzn.to/3vghJeVKaia Alexander is the CEO/founder of the Entertainment Business School, and host of the Hollywood Wolfpack podcast. She was a development executive on many feature films including JUST FRIENDS (with Ry…

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Empowering Diverse Voices: AXS Film Fund Inclusive Storytelling 32:00

22d ago32:00

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This program is for creators of color in documentary filmmaking or nonfiction new media who identify as living with a disability. We seek to bring visibility to creators who are oftentimes overlooked through our 10 yearly grants of $5000.00 each. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions…

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Screenwriting 101: How To Start A Screenplay - Andy Guerdat 1:52:32

1M ago1:52:32

1:52:32

Watch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghRoyKX3BtQSIGN UP FOR THE FILM COURAGE NEWSLETTERhttps://filmcourage.substack.comAndy Guerdat has been a working writer/producer in film and television for the past 45 years, with hundreds of credits in movies, half-hour comedies, hour-long dramas, theater, and…

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Why I Stopped Music For Filmmaking - Michael J Epstein 1:52:45

1M ago1:52:45

1:52:45

Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/AGXF9gco6fg?si=VQKjAU7kC8HNivCPMichael J. Epstein is a filmmaker, writer, musician, and scientist. With his production company, Launch Over, he has made theme-driven genre shorts and features that have played more than 75 film festivals and have been distributed worldwide. Pri…

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How Writers Write - Finding The Right Process For Success 1:01:14

1M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Watch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsu1thdI2QoSIGN UP FOR THE FILM COURAGE NEWSLETTERhttps://filmcourage.substack.comSPONSOR AN UPCOMING FILM COURAGE VIDEOhttps://ko-fi.com/filmcourageIn this original Film Courage compilation, 22 writers share insights into their writing process.MORE VIDEOS LIKE …

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Hollywood Meetings, Selling A Show To Netflix, And Being Fired - Laverne McKinnon 1:39:09

2M ago1:39:09

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Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIxQ73IgamQLaverne McKinnon is a Career Coach and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist who is deeply passionate about helping people achieve their personal and professional goals. Her clients call her a Moonshot Mentor because she believes that everyone has the a…

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Power of Advocacy: Filmmaking for Social Change with Remi Kessler 46:00

1M ago46:00

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Remi Kessler began documenting homelessness in Los Angeles in 2015. He produced and directed THE ADVOCATES, a full-length feature documentary providing a sweeping look at the history and causes of LA’s homeless crisis and an intimate view of the tireless work of advocates striving to create better lives for their homeless clients. The film premiere…

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Writing Your Story In 90 Days - Alan Watt 2:10:14

2M ago2:10:14

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Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhVXWGVNguQBUY THE BOOK - THE 90 DAY SCREENPLAY: From Concept To Polishhttps://amzn.to/2LBhmUOBUY THE BOOK - THE 90 DAY NOVEL: Unlock The Story Withinhttps://amzn.to/2Vj8Y10BUY THE BOOK - THE 90 DAY MEMOIR: Tell the Story of Your Lifehttps://amzn.to/3U4EjBvAlan …

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Harsh Truths About Working In The Movie Industry - Sophia Cacciola 1:46:27

2M ago1:46:27

1:46:27

Watch the video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfDDPPSYvrs0:00 - The Perfect Time To Begin Creating Art11:57 - Every Artist Must Teach Themselves The Skills They Need To Succeed29:28 - What Ingredients Make A Successful Artist?45:07 - What Is Work Ethic?53:44 - Harsh Truths About Finding Work In The Film Industry1:09:5…

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John Onderdonk, Co-Founder & CEO of Flume TV, discusses the new streamer 34:00

2M ago34:00

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Our special guest today is John Onderdonk, the Co-Founder and CEO of Flume TV, an innovative ad-supported streaming service dedicated to independent content. Prior to founding Flume TV, John accumulated five years of media strategy experience at Comcast NBCUniversal. During this tenure, he held roles in Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Ca…

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BONUS 3/3: "Accessing Creativity" Book Reading (part three) 34:49

2M ago34:49

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In today’s Special Bonus Episode, Steve shares additional excerpts from his new book “Accessing Creativity: Unlock Your Inner Genius” These excerpts come from the audiobook available exclusively on Audible. Also available on Paperback and eBook wherever books are sold. In a world that constantly demands innovation and originality, finding and nurtu…

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What Filmmakers Should Understand About Cameras And Cinematography - Illya Friedman 54:07

2M ago54:07

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKyL4zu2q8ISIGN UP FOR THE FILM COURAGE NEWSLETTERhttps://filmcourage.substack.comIllya Friedman is an entrepreneur, inventor, cinema technologist, studio builder, podcaster and producer. A renowned camera technologist spanning the eras of film, video and digital cameras…

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50 Ways To Write A Screenplay (Writing Advice) 2:47:33

2M ago2:47:33

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Want to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-57lSwEu9roSIGN UP FOR THE FILM COURAGE NEWSLETTERhttps://filmcourage.substack.comIn this original Film Courage compilation, over 50 writers share their screenwriting process and how they get started writing their screenplays.MORE VIDEOS LIKE TH…

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Innovative Film Distribution:Christie Marchese, Kinema & Distribution Playbook 49:00

2M ago49:00

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Christie Marchese is the founder and CEO of Kinema. Kinema revolutionizes how films are distributed, opening new opportunities for filmmakers and studios to reach their audiences and maximizing revenue through screening tours, virtual events, and TVOD. Christie has won several industry recognitions, including being named one of Fortune’s Rising Fem…

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BONUS 2/3: "Accessing Creativity" Book Reading (part two) 36:25

2M ago36:25

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In today’s Special Bonus Episode, Steve shares more excerpts from his new book “Accessing Creativity: Unlock Your Inner Genius” These excerpts come from the audiobook available exclusively on Audible. Also available on Paperback and eBook wherever books are sold. In a world that constantly demands innovation and originality, finding and nurturing y…

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BONUS 1/3: "Accessing Creativity" Book Reading 52:08

2M ago52:08

52:08

In today’s Special Bonus Episode, Steve shares excerpts from his new book “Accessing Creativity: Unlock Your Inner Genius” These excerpts come from the audiobook available exclusively on Audible. Also available on Paperback and eBook wherever books are sold. In a world that constantly demands innovation and originality, finding and nurturing your c…

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Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting - Jill Chamberlain 10:27

2M ago10:27

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Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcFKlaChuS0Want to hear your name before the beginning of one of our videos? Check out our Ko-Fi page here:https://ko-fi.com/filmcourageBUY THE BOOK - THE NUTSHELL TECHNIQUE: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting - https://amzn.to/2X3Vx5FSTUDY WITH JILL C…

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Current State of the Industry: When will it improve? 48:00

2M ago48:00

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Jonathon M. Smith, is an actor/writer/producer who has been involved in the film industry for over 15 years Recently he produced, starred, and wrote an independent feature that is part of the Amazon Prime catalog called "Broken City." At this time, Jonathon is currently producing and starring in a vertical series called "Collapse of America." He ho…

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How I Started A Production Company And Made It A Career - Antoine Allen 2:07:13

3M ago2:07:13

2:07:13

Want to see the full video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT0DwEP-VN0Award-winning filmmaker Antoine Allen had dreams like any other kid growing up, and it was those same dreams that allowed him to break through every obstacle in his path. Despite growing up poor in Jamaica, Queens, Allen was alre…

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Empowering Filmmakers with AI by Alex Gocke, VP of Sales at Largo.ai 41:00

3M ago41:00

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The information that Largo provides is an invaluable tool for pitching your film to investors and distributors, hiring crew, and making casting decisions. A recent case study found that having a Largo report can improve salability of a project by up to 300%. We believe that major streaming platforms are increasingly prioritizing projects that have …

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Why Screenwriters Need To Know Math And Other Screenwriting Lessons - Logan Burdick 1:42:08

3M ago1:42:08

1:42:08

Want to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBocwdTPCWMBe personally thanked in an upcoming Film Courage video - https://ko-fi.com/filmcourageLogan Burdick is a writer/director who has spent his professional life immersed in the digital media landscape (as a creator, producer, and product…

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Brynn Lucas Shares Post-Production, EPKs, and Quality Control 53:00

3M ago53:00

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Brynn Lucas is an award-winning producer with extensive expertise in post-production supervision, delivery, electronic press kit (EPK), and feature film development and production. She has led numerous successful projects to completion, leveraging her deep knowledge in music videos, film production, and documentaries. Her client list includes Indep…

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I Quit My Job To Start A Production Company And I Haven't Looked Back - Rory Karpf 2:37:17

3M ago2:37:17

2:37:17

Watch the video version of this podcast on Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bjcrwXjcEMWant to hear your name before the beginning of one of our videos? Check out our Ko-Fi page here:https://ko-fi.com/filmcourageRory Karpf is a 4-time Emmy and Peabody Award winning filmmaker who has collaborated with notable talents such as Tom Cruise, …

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Sarah Moshman’s films about strong & complex women uplift, inform & inspire 45:00

3M ago45:00

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Our special guest today is Sarah Moshman, an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and TEDx speaker whose work has been featured on Netflix, PBS, Upworthy, Marie Claire, CNN, and Good Morning America. Sarah has directed and produced 3 feature-length documentaries: The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things, Losing Sight o…

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Why I Hate Loglines And Everything I've Learned About Screenwriting - Jay Fingers 2:57:43

3M ago2:57:43

2:57:43

Want to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoePwlIMq0wJay Fingers is a novelist, journalist, editor, and emerging screenwriter. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, before attending film school at the University of Miami. After college and working in Miami Beach’s nightlife scene for severa…

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Tomorrow Isn't Guaranteed, Make Your Movie Today - Steven Shea 2:17:40

4M ago2:17:40

2:17:40

Want to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbQ93YGVAdMInternational Award-Winning, STEVEN SHEA has been working in the entertainment industry since he was 16 years old. Starting out in the local television market in the Florida Keys where he grew up, he eventually made his way to Orlando…

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International documentary film funding and marketing tactics 35:00

4M ago35:00

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Meet filmmaker Gillian Greenfeld who holds a BA in anthropology from the University of British Columbia and an MFA in documentary from Ryerson University. Currently, she is just finishing up co-directing "Phoolan," a feature documentary on the life of Phoolan Devi, India’s celebrated feminist “Bandit Queen.” The film is now in post-production and s…

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How To Get Started In Filmmaking (With Little Experience) - Alok Mishra 2:05:41

4M ago2:05:41

2:05:41

Want to watch the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHa60Kb5IPIMORE VIDEOS WITH ALOK MISHRAhttps://bit.ly/3XAD3ocCONNECT WITH ALOK MISHRAhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm9782846https://twitter.com/1BR_FilmVIEWERS ALSO WATCHEDBreaking Into Feature Filmmaking - https://youtu.be/rmxm-iIzs84How I Starte…

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How To Write A Comic Book And Why I'll Never Work A Day Job - Donald F. Glut 1:51:20

4M ago1:51:20

1:51:20

Want to see a video version of this podcast? Please visit YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkvXbC2Chj0Donald F. Glut has been active in both the entertainment and publishing industries since 1966. Don has had a long and varied career. He has been a professional musician, actor, film director, executive producer, photographer, magazine e…

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Talking Film Tax Benefits: Sections 181 & 168, a Producer's Overview 1:04:00

4M ago1:04:00

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Fred Siegel is an indie film, tax, and business consultant and founder of Fred Siegel, CPA (1997, NYC), a premium, boutique consulting/CPA firm specializing in key tax and business issues for producers and dealing with the business of film, from development through distribution. Primary practice areas are Consulting, Financing, Deal Structures, Fil…

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15 Tips For Writing Better Dialogue 2:11:14

4M ago2:11:14

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Want to watch the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://youtu.be/yWQxaQ_tJVY?si=zLU3WqQnWFBB5EFESupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage.MORE VIDEOS LIKE THISEverybody Tells Stories But Not Every One Is A Writer - https://youtu.be/gaf-lqSBpEs12 Stages Of The Hero's Journey - https://youtu.be/oNNaMuB…

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How To Tell A Better Story - John Bucher 2:17:45

4M ago2:17:45

2:17:45

Want to watch the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://youtu.be/dy2QpplPxiU?si=eg16La637s5qjfGTSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage.John Bucher is a mythologist, storyteller, and writer based out of Hollywood, California. He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is…

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Crafting Successful Film Marketing: An Interview with Tony Panaccio 58:00

5M ago58:00

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In his nearly 35 years in the media, Tony has repped luminaries such as Stan Lee and William Shatner, written speeches for Bill Gates and various CEOs/public figures and worked on high profile national PR campaigns. He has produced documentaries, such as Marvel Then and Now: An Evening with Stan Lee and worked on numerous not-for-profit campaigns f…

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So Yun Um discusses the risks & rewards of making a personal documentary 36:00

5M ago36:00

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Director So Yun Um, discusses her Sundance supported documentary, Liquor Store Dreams. The film is about two Korean American children of liquor store owners reconciling their dreams with those of their immigrant parents, against the backdrop of struggles for racial equity in Los Angeles.By The Art of Film Funding

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Exploring the Infinite: An Interview with Helen Hall on Pictures of Infinity 1:03:00

6M ago1:03:00

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Helen Hall’s music has been performed and broadcast internationally, in festivals such as New York’s Bang on a Can, the Subtropic Music Festival in Florida, and in prestigious venues such as Merkin Concert Hall in New York. Her writing and research has been published by Leonardo Magazine (MIT Press), and her music is published by Da Vinci Edition (…

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Echoes from Everest: Nancy Svendsen's Cinematic Tribute 50:00

6M ago50:00

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Our special guest today is director and producer Nancy Svendsen. A passionate storyteller since her childhood in rural Iowa, Nancy recently turned from the healthcare field to filmmaking. Her first feature documentary, "Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest," tells the story of the indigenous trailblazer Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, who battled racism, gender d…

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Deciding To Be An Artist For The Second Time - Sheila Houlahan 2:02:39

6M ago2:02:39

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Be personally thanked in an upcoming Film Courage video - https://ko-fi.com/filmcourageWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://youtu.be/IfyLTBxYLY8?si=OLRVNJX8o1rjw_XYSheila Houlahan is a Webby Award Winning Indian-American actor, singer, producer, writer and advocate.Sheila played the supporting role "Paige…

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Future Of Filmmaking Is Here Now: Start Doing What You Love - Byron Q. 2:04:39

7M ago2:04:39

2:04:39

Want to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10QCeF45aWkSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage.Byron Q. is a Chinese American writer/director originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. His first film Bang Bang won the Best 1st feature jury award at the 2011 Los An…

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Rona Edwards shares the secrets to successfully navigate Film Festivals 57:00

7M ago57:00

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Filmmaker and Author Rona Edwards, shares tips from her book, The Complete Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Festivals: Your All Access Pass to Launching Your Film on the Festival Circuit, soon to be in its 2nd edition.By The Art of Film Funding

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Breaking Boundaries: Diversity and Humor in Television with Hollis Rich 57:00

7M ago57:00

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Breaking Boundaries: Diversity and Humor in Television with Hollis Rich. To contact Hollis send your email to hollisrichwrite@gmail.com. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.By The Art of Film Funding

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Unveiling 'A Photographic Memory': Rachel Elizabeth Seed's Documentary Journey" 56:00

8M ago56:00

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Our guest, Rachel Elizabeth Seed, is a DIRECTOR/PRODUCERoriginally from London, and is a Los Angeles and Brooklyn-based nonfiction storyteller working in film, photography and writing. Join us as Rachel talks about her feature documentary Photographic Memory. She says this about the film ... "After a decade+ of shooting, editing, and producing, my …

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Story Maps: How To Write A GREAT Screenplay - Daniel Calvisi 1:34:32

8M ago1:34:32

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Want to see a video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHBHjlb4y84Support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage.BUY THE BOOK - STORY MAPS: How To Write A GREAT Screenplayhttp://amzn.to/2hcbRwSBUY THE BOOK - STORY MAPS: TV Drama: The Structure of the One-Hour Television Pilothttp://am…

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I've Written 12 Books: Here Are Tips That Can Help Every Writer - Andrew Warren 2:44:43

8M ago2:44:43

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Want to see a video version of this podcast?:https://buff.ly/3TGMCBNLike Film Courage and want to give back? Please support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Andrew Warren is the international best-selling author of the Thomas Caine thriller series. Andrew also writes the space fantasy series Tales of Talon under the pen name…

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The Comic Toolbox: How to be Funny Even if You're Not - John Vorhaus 2:36:21

8M ago2:36:21

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Be personally thanked in an upcoming Film Courage video - https://ko-fi.com/filmcourageWant to see a video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfuH-7mMiPg0:00 - Unbelievable Secret Behind 99% Of All Comedy11:00 - This Is The Secret To Defeating Failure23:26 - How To Make People Love Your Art32:16 - The…

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How To Find Investors And Get Your Movies Made - Ramfis Myrthil 2:13:36

8M ago2:13:36

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Be personally thanked in an upcoming Film Courage video - https://ko-fi.com/filmcourageWant to see a video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOS0HESd2Ao0:00 - Most Important Skills A Producer Can Have19:09 - This How A Bad Day Making A Movie Got Worse29:31 - 5 Reasons Why A Producer Will Reject A Scr…

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