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My First Indie Film

My First Indie Film

Jason Baumgardner

Follow along the journey as director, Jason Baumgardner, takes his maiden voyage into no-budget feature filmmaking. Hear recaps of each day as the filmmaker goes from finding an idea, writing the screenplay, directing the film, and editing the footage.
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My First Indie Film - Day 29: Getting Crew from Twitter
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09/23/19 • 6 min

Jason gets another 20 pages written. Exhausted but plowing ahead. Catherine works on a dress. A guy on twitter volunteers to come help on set. Jeff Goldsmith interview with Pet Cemetery guys.

Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM!

Twitter: @MrJBaum

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Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

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My First Indie Film - Day 18: Movie Outline Strategies
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09/16/19 • 10 min

Day 18 – Bouncing back, Jason outlines with 90 beats idea. He is directed by a Cargill tweet about being stuck in the middle and to outline from the end instead of the beginning. Jason shares the energy that comes from creating something even if it’s small.

Subscribe to not miss the adventure. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM!

Twitter: @MrJBaum

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My First Indie Film - Day 13: Possible Investors

Day 13: Possible Investors

My First Indie Film

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09/13/19 • 6 min

Day 13 – Jason breaks down a movie back into an outline of story beats to learn more. He hears of possible investors for the film and the encouragement that brings.

Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film.

Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM!

Twitter: @MrJBaum

jasonbaumgardner.com

Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

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My First Indie Film - Day 40: Movie Title Time!

Day 40: Movie Title Time!

My First Indie Film

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10/01/19 • 9 min

Day 40: Movie Title Time!

Jason announces the name of his first indie film and why he chose it. He receives critical feedback on the script and gets prepped for casting in a couple of days. On top of everything, Jason’s son needs his tonsils removed.

Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM!

Twitter: @MrJBaum

jasonbaumgardner.com

Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

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My First Indie Film - Day 42-43: Passion of Others

Day 42-43: Passion of Others

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10/03/19 • 10 min

Jason gets more feedback on the script and reports on the first round of casting. Jason scouts a very cool location and realizes how a one location story does not always equal easier shooting. Jason’s latest takeaway is the passion of others will get this film made.

Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM!

Twitter: @MrJBaum

jasonbaumgardner.com

Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

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My First Indie Film - Day 45: Process of Callbacks

Day 45: Process of Callbacks

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10/05/19 • 13 min

90 DAY MIDPOINT! Jason holds callbacks and talks through his process of how he works with the actors. He discussing the balance of producing vs directing and what he feels comfortable with at this point to previous experience. He also shares how each day feels as decisions are made. Jason ends with the perspective you need if you are going to be a creator of anything.

Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM!

@MrJBaum

jasonbaumgardner.com

MyFirstIndieFilm.com

PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

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My First Indie Film - Day 47: Casting Leads

Day 47: Casting Leads

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10/08/19 • 15 min

Jason casts the 3 main leads and talks about what all goes into choosing actors for a project. Doug hits the road from California to Texas to make the movie and Jason talks about the value of empowering everyone to be creative on a no-budget film.

Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM!

Twitter: @MrJBaum

jasonbaumgardner.com

Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

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My First Indie Film - Day 44: Location Scouting

Day 44: Location Scouting

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10/04/19 • 8 min

Jason grabs another potential crew member and finds a great location. He hears from more local actors interested in auditioning that are invited to callbacks in the morning.

Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM!

Twitter: @MrJBaum

jasonbaumgardner.com

MyFirstIndieFilm.com

PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

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My First Indie Film - Day 14-16: Not an Underdog

Day 14-16: Not an Underdog

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09/14/19 • 7 min

Day 14-16 – Stop viewing yourself as an underdog, don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do... including yourself, and look at who are you surrounding yourself with.

Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film.

Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM!

Twitter: @MrJBaum

jasonbaumgardner.com

Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

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My First Indie Film - Day 37-38: Script Feedback

Day 37-38: Script Feedback

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09/28/19 • 9 min

Jason meets with his Dallas collaborators and gets feedback on the script. He also talks with Doug, the DP, about the script. Jason gets some ideas on what to do next with the story.

Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

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How many episodes does My First Indie Film have?

My First Indie Film currently has 65 episodes available.

What topics does My First Indie Film cover?

The podcast is about Filmmaking, Film, Film Interviews, Screenwriting, Writing, Motivational, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on My First Indie Film?

The episode title 'Editing 8: Looking at a Mountain' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on My First Indie Film?

The average episode length on My First Indie Film is 12 minutes.

How often are episodes of My First Indie Film released?

Episodes of My First Indie Film are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of My First Indie Film?

The first episode of My First Indie Film was released on Aug 1, 2019.

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