
Tara Jabbari, Digital Media consultant and Producer
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
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
*** We Need Your Help! SUBSCRIBE, RATE and COMMENT ***
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About Podcast Host:
Podcast provided by: JB Audio Post Production
Instagram: @filmmakersstories @jbaudioposptproduction, @mrsupersonic
Facebook: @jbaudiopostproduction
Email: [email protected]
Rate and review podcast on Podchaser:
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/filmmmakers-stories-1253226
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
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Scilla Andreen, Founder of Indieflix
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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Podcast music by @butesounds
Produced by Georgia Johnson and Ross Ramsey Golding.
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
Next 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
Instagram: @filmmakersstories @jbaudioposptproduction, @mrsupersonic
Facebook: @jbaudiopostproduction
Email: [email protected]
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Must watch films recommended by Gerry Maguire -
Click here to find out more
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
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