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John Gaspard, Low Budget Filmmaker and Author
Filmmaker's Stories
10/12/21 • 38 min
John Gaspard is an author, director and producer based in Minnesota. In this episode we talk about:
- Being a local and independent filmmaker rather than pursuing Hollywood.
- Harsh realities of Amazon Video algorithms.
- Taking economics out of filmmaking.
- The journey of an indie filmmaker; small steps to success.
- Advice on things to avoid during production.
- Using star power to market your film without deceiving your audience.
- The importance of rehearsal and picking up the pace when shooting scenes.
- Ensuring the right people are viewing your film for algorithm purposes.
- Important things to remember before you leave set.
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Must watch films recommended by John -
Harold and Maude (1971) - https://imdb.to/3BAaKf5
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) -https://imdb.to/3lsarNR
What's Up, Doc? (1972) - https://imdb.to/3BuYywg
The Conversation (1974) - https://imdb.to/3lwxaIK
The Usual Suspects (1995) - https://imdb.to/3BvayO8
Nathaniel Francis, Producer of Criminal Audition
Filmmaker's Stories
11/23/20 • 41 min
This Episode’s Guest - Nathaniel Francis, producer of Criminal Audition(2019) .
Nathaniel started out his journey in front of the camera, but quickly fell into producing after acting on a poorly-produced production, quickly realising he could do a much better job. We asked Nathaniel to discuss his experiences of the producing world and his lessons learned along the way.
In this episode Nathaniel talks about:
- Experiencing problems and learning to deal with them as the role requires.
- Giving your best efforts and the opportunities this leads to.
- Having more than one project in the pipeline.
- Creating a proof of concept short film (POC).
- Keeping cast and crew in good spirits when there’s a low budget.
- Learning to work around the budget and finding other routes to get the best out of your project.
- The importance of catering on-set.
- Understanding how films grants may or may not be beneficial to your project.
- The difficulty of securing finance for your film and the element of luck.
- Realising the full film process and working backwards to figure out where you are headed.
- Understanding sales agents.
- Diversification of the film industry.
You can find Nathaniel Francis on:
Instagram: @nathanielproduces
Twitter: @nathanieltweets
IMDB: https://imdb.to/3kKwzzd
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Must watch films recommended by Nathaniel Francis -
Click here to watch the full reviews by Nathaniel on the following films
GoldenEye (1995)
My Girl (1991)
A Knight’s Tale (2001)
Good Will Hunting (1997)
The Truman Show (1998)
Samuel Gridley, Director of Criminal Audition
Filmmaker's Stories
10/13/20 • 33 min
This Episode’s Guest - Samuel Gridley, Director of ‘Criminal Audition’
Criminal Audition is being release in the US and Canada on 13th October and the UK on 26th October. It's a debut horror feature film by Sam, produced by Luke Kaile, Nathaniel Francis and Luke Mordue. Watch it on Prime, iTunes, Comcast, Shaw.
Criminal Audition follows an ex-lawyer and his team who run an underworld service, seeking the most desperate (and greedy) to become fake criminals, taking the fall for the crimes of the rich and powerful, in a process known as CRIMINAL AUDITION.
The film stars a diverse cast in the guise of Ben Scheck, Jonathan Burteaux, Cameron Harris, Blain Neale, Scott Samain, Rebecca Calienda, Noeleen Comiskey, Luke Kaile, Rich Keeble and Angela Peters.
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In this episode Sam talks about:
- Being a multi-faceted individual.
- The value of helping other people make their films.
- The journey of creating Criminal Audition.
- Being aware of what your audience wants.
- Not shooting too much coverage; not dwelling too much on shots.
- How to cope with the challenges of being an indie director.
- The importance of having a script supervisor.
- The afterlife of your film; an investment for the future.
- Exhibiting your film wherever possible.
- Being specific with your choice of film festival.
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You can find Samuel Gridley on:
Instagram: @samuelgridleydirector
Twitter: @thesamgridley
IMDB: imdb.to/3jcDHER
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Must watch films recommended by Samuel Gridley
Raw - https://imdb.to/33cbDM7
Portrait of a Lady on Fire - https://imdb.to/3jdtmbF
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - https://imdb.to/347jtWG
Duel - https://imdb.to/33a0NGm
Assault on Precinct 13 - https://imdb.to/3cIhLPb
Scilla Andreen, Founder of Indieflix
Filmmaker's Stories
07/26/21 • 40 min
Scilla Andreen, CEO of IndieFlix
Award-winning producer, director, and CEO of global entertainment screening service, IndieFlix, Scilla Andreen. Scilla fell into film, working initially as a costume designer on commercials and eventually for shows such as Dawson’s Creek, Smallville and The Wonder Years, in which she was nominated for an Emmy.
IndieFlix launched in 2005, aiming to “offer everything that Hollywood doesn’t offer". By 2007, the service transitioned the library to a streaming platform, creating the RPM model (Revenue per minute) paying filmmakers for every minute watched.
In this episode Scilla talks about:
- The birth and development of IndieFlix.
- Understanding the importance of marketing your film.
- The misconceptions around streaming platforms
- Finding the right platform for your film and seeking out multiple platforms.
- The film festivals’ role in the market place.
- Defining your goals as a filmmaker.
- How your approach and behaviour as a filmmaker affects the relationships you form and future reputation..
You can find Scilla on:
Instagram: @indieflixceo
Twitter: @IndieFlixCEO
Facebook: @indieFlixCEO
IMDB: https://imdb.to/3x1lzUt
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Must watch films recommended by Scilla:
Click here to watch the full reviews by Preston on the following films
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) - https://imdb.to/2V9yRRk
Searching for Sugar Man (2012) - https://imdb.to/3kQmjsV
Love Actually (2003) - https://imdb.to/3iFnWqR
The Godfather (1971) - https://imdb.to/3zqm77K
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) - https://imdb.to/3y6t3XI
Preston Cato, Artistic Director of Queens World Film Festival
Filmmaker's Stories
07/04/21 • 26 min
This Episode’s Guest - Preston Cato, Artistic Director of the Queens World Film Festival
Preston Cato is an experimental and feature filmmaker. He is Artistic Director of the Queens World Film Festival which he co-founded in 2011. Preston’s films have screened at a variety of film festivals across the globe, winning Best Feature for Be My Oswald in 2006 at the Dylan Thomas Centre in Wales. Presto has also worked as a Director of Cinematography, Editor, Sound Designer and teaches at the New York Digital Film Academy. Queens World Film Festival will be streamed on Film Festival Flix from 23rd June - 3rd July 2021.
In this episode Preston talks about:
- The birth of Queens World Film Festival and what to expect this year.
- The importance of making connections and friendships at festivals.
- Tips on how to get involved and make the most of your festival experience.
- The benefits of the ‘gatherings’ element of festivals versus streaming.
- Strategies for getting your film out there.
- Being respectful of festival fees and factoring in a budget for festivals.
You can find Preston Cato on:
Instagram: @queensworldfilmfest
Twitter: @queensworldfilm
Facebook: @QueensWorldFilmFestival
IMDB: https://imdb.to/3vANr0T
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Must watch films recommended by Preston Cato:
Click here to watch the full reviews by Preston on the following films
Wavelength (1967) - https://imdb.to/3iPI3nS
The Searchers (1956) - https://imdb.to/3iNRPqv
Brewster McCloud (1970) - https://imdb.to/3gAQjXm
Dr. Strangelove (1964) - https://imdb.to/3cQQrQp
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970) - https://imdb.to/35y8SoP
Dan Attias, Television Series Director
Filmmaker's Stories
11/02/21 • 44 min
This Episode’s Guest is Dan Attias - Dan is a television director from California.
Dan has shaped such TV shows as The Wire, The Sopranos, Homeland, The Americans, The Killing, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and many more. The list is endless as well as Dan’s experience. We discuss the difference between TV and feature film directing, Dan shares the harsh lessons learned from his earlier career and goes into detail explaining how he breathes life into scenes that may not offer much on the paper.
This episode focuses on:
- Television series directing.
- Building trust with your team as a series director.
- Acknowledging gaps in your knowledge early on.
- The importance of prep but being open to changes/discoveries on the day.
- Connecting to the story on a deeper level and trusting your instincts as a director.
- Realising that you are serving the vision of the show runner as a series director.
- Drawing on your personal experience as well as audience experience in order to tell engaging stories.
- Being an effective communicator and collaborator with the departments you are working with.
- Working to a realistic schedule.
- The explosion of opportunities in today’s industry.
- Dan’s latest book, ‘Directing Great Television: Inside TV's New Golden Age.’
You can find Dan Attias on -
https://www.danattias.com/
IMDB: https://imdb.to/3BlnjKb
Book available to buy here: Directing Great Television: Inside TV's New Golden Age
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Must watch films recommended by Dan Attias -
The 400 Blows (1959) - https://imdb.to/3Cr6T4pThe Pawnbroker (1964) -https://imdb.to/3Eo1USDThe Verdict (1982) - https://imdb.to/3Gy948HWitness (1985) - https://imdb.to/3jMheR7Scent of a Woman (1992) - https://imdb.to/3GFhStI
Evan Kidd, Director of Panda Bear It
Filmmaker's Stories
09/21/20 • 33 min
This Episode’s Guest - Evan Kidd, Director of ‘Panda
Bear It’.
Evan Kidd is a director, cinematographer and editor from North
Carolina, creating narrative and documentary films.
In this episode Evan talks about:
• The importance of establishing and maintaining your own personal
network of industry connections.
• Reaching out to press and keeping up with potential collaborators and
supporters when thinking about distribution and festivals.
• Not getting bogged down with time requirements for your feature film.
• Dealing with rejection.
• Key factors to consider for each stage of production.
• The importance of submitting to regional as well as major
international festivals.
• Using YouTube to your advantage.
• Why you need to truly know your audience .
• Releasing BTS footage of your production process.
You can find Evan Kidd on -
Instagram: @ mrevankidd
Twitter: @MrEvanKidd
Website: https://rocksetproductions.com/
IMDB: https://imdb.to/32Eo9E1
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Must watch films recommended by Evan Kidd
Before Sunrise - http://bitly.ws/9JWo
City of God - http://bitly.ws/9JWn
The Lord of the Rings - http://bitly.ws/9JWr
Lost in Translation - http://bitly.ws/9JWw
Short Term 12 - http://bitly.ws/9JWy
Tara Jabbari, Digital Media consultant and Producer
Filmmaker's Stories
08/16/21 • 27 min
This Episode’s Guest - Tara Jabbari. Tara is a digital media producer and consultant based in Washington DC.
This episode focuses on: Understanding the concept of ‘parasocial relationships’. Issues surrounding fandoms. The positive and negative effects of social media. Dissecting the extreme parasocial in music videos. Exploring how producers can ensure their films can be perceived in the right way. Tips on engaging with audiences and the common features that help to build a fandom.
You can find Tara Jabbari on - Instagram: @tara_jabbari Twitter: @tara_jabbari
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Must watch films recommended by Tara Jabbari
Volver (2006) - https://imdb.to/2VQwN14The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - https://imdb.to/3CL82ocMy Blueberry Nights (2007) - https://imdb.to/3jV8SWyFight Club (1999) - https://imdb.to/3srpk53
Dogma (1999) - https://imdb.to/3scjyUy
Gerry Maguire, Head of Irish Film London
Filmmaker's Stories
09/05/21 • 34 min
This Episode’s Guest is Gerry Maguire - Gerry is a film production and exhibition expert, Head of Irish Film London. This episode focuses on:
- The financial challenges film festivals face.
- Inside Irish Film London.
- The realm of festival programming.
- The importance of having a festival strategy for your film.
- The role of a festival programmer.
- The importance of making the most of opportunities for your film.
- George Ovashvili’s, Corn Island (2014).
- The changing approaches to film distribution/release strategies.
- The future of online distribution and the importance of expanding your reach.
You can find Gerry Maguire on -
Instagram: @gerrymaguire
Twitter: @Gerry_Maguire_
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Must watch films recommended by Gerry Maguire -
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Kisses (2008) - https://imdb.to/3mPIqRi
Holy Motors (2012) - https://imdb.to/3gOZcwl
Full Metal Jacket (1987) - https://imdb.to/3BrBeiq
Corn Island (2014) - https://imdb.to/38vLA4h
The Big Lebowski (1998) - https://imdb.to/3mOJLYB
Steve Balderson, Director and Author of Filmmaking Confidential
Filmmaker's Stories
11/02/20 • 40 min
This Episode’s Guest - Steve Balderson, director of Firecracker (2005) and author of Filmmaking Confidential: Secrets from an Independent Filmmaker (2020).
In this episode Steve talks about:
- Benefits of shooting on a local level.
- The importance of figuring out who is in control on a project.
- Telling genuine stories to build audience connection.
- Realising and understanding your budget.
- The importance of marketing and promotion.
- Understanding how financial players operate.
- How to find investors.
- Defining your target market.
- Finding alternative ways to exhibit your film during the Covid crisis.
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You can find Steve Balderson on:
Instagram: @dikenga
Twitter: @sbalderson
Website: https://www.dikenga.com/
IMDB: https://imdb.to/35jZDbc
Follow Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevebalderson
Find Dikenga Films on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DikengaFilm
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Must watch films recommended by Steve Balderson
Click here to watch the full reviews by Steve on the following films
Eyes Wide Shut - https://imdb.to/2HgDq5O
Firecracker - https://imdb.to/3dHJz73
Serial Mom - https://imdb.to/37o9lfh
Vertigo - https://imdb.to/3jd9BQN
The Wizard of Oz - https://imdb.to/2HpHT5P
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FAQ
How many episodes does Filmmaker's Stories have?
Filmmaker's Stories currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does Filmmaker's Stories cover?
The podcast is about Stories, Filmmaking, Film Industry, Filmmaker, Experience, Podcasts, Movies and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Filmmaker's Stories?
The episode title 'Dan Attias, Television Series Director' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Filmmaker's Stories?
The average episode length on Filmmaker's Stories is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Filmmaker's Stories released?
Episodes of Filmmaker's Stories are typically released every 21 days.
When was the first episode of Filmmaker's Stories?
The first episode of Filmmaker's Stories was released on Jun 9, 2020.
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