John Gaspard, Low Budget Filmmaker and Author

10/12/21 • 38 min

Filmmaker's Stories

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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Twitter: @johngaspard
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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

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.

!!!Giveaway!!! Get a FREE copy of

Fast, Cheap & Under Control: Lessons Learned From the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time

Facebook
Youtube
TikTok
Instagram
Twitter

You can find John Gaspard on -

Twitter: @johngaspard
Instagram: @johngaspard
Facebook: @JohnGaspardAuthorPage
Web: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com

About Podcast Host:

Podcast provided by: JB Audio Post Production
Instagram: @filmmakersstories @jbaudioposptproduction, @mrsupersonic
Facebook: @jbaudiopostproduction
Email: [email protected]

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

Previous Episode

Gerry Maguire, Head of Irish Film London

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_

About Podcast Host:

Podcast provided by: JB Audio Post Production

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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

Next Episode

Dan Attias, Television Series Director

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