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Once Upon A Film Industry

Once Upon A Film Industry

Steven Lloyd Bennett and Al Lopez

Deep dive interviews on the life stories, mindsets, habits, and experiences of successful film industry professionals in order to inspire, educate and motivate the aspiring and/or working filmmaker. Hosted by veteran filmmaker Steven Lloyd Bennett and business development guru Alberto Lopez.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Once Upon A Film Industry episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Once Upon A Film Industry for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Once Upon A Film Industry episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Once Upon A Film Industry - On the Brink with Kristian Mercado

On the Brink with Kristian Mercado

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04/11/21 • 60 min

On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have Kristian Mercado. If you haven't heard his name trust us, you will. He's already worked with stars like Hannibal Buress, Hasan Minaj, Awkwafina, The Black Pumas and more. He's been to SXSW FIVE TIMES and has won the jury Award TWICE. Kristian is on his way to being a household name and once you listen to this episode, and hear how he thinks and how he operates, you'll see why.
Follow Kristian on instagram @krismerc
Check his website out and see all of his brilliant short films:
Krismerc.tv
For more info about Steve and Al check us out at jusbfilms.com or on our instagram @onceuponafilminustry

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Once Upon A Film Industry - The Write Script with Jessica Tanner

The Write Script with Jessica Tanner

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03/29/21 • 50 min

On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have script consultant, Jessica Tanner. She owns the company The Write Script and she is one of the few successful black owned script consultant companies operating today. We get really into the specifics of what makes a good script and the business behind getting eyeballs on your screenplay.
Follow Jessica on Instagram at @jessica_writescript and DM her for script consulting services.
For more info on us please follow us on Instagram @onceuponafilmindustry

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Once Upon A Film Industry - New Hollywood with Evette Vargas

New Hollywood with Evette Vargas

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03/22/21 • 63 min

On this week's episode we have powerhouse filmmaker, teacher and mentor, Evette Vargas. Not only is she an experienced and successful filmmaker, she runs her own writers lab with The Writers Room 5050, where she helps writers fine tune their skills and achieve their goals. She is a huge advocate for BIPOC filmmakers and Latinx filmmakers with her Clubhouse room "New Hollywood." Be on the look out for Evette Vargas, she is a name in Hollywood you really need to know.
Also, listen to the end for her story about Bill Murray, it'll blow your mind.
Evette's Writers Lab:
https://www.writersroom5050.com/
For more info about us check out our instagram @onceuponafilmindustry

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Once Upon A Film Industry - When You Really, Really Love Movies with Matt Rosen
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03/15/21 • 45 min

On this week's episode we have manager and major cinephile, Matt Rosen. He watched over 291 films in 2020. We talked with him about what it takes to be a manager, how he gets his clients, and his favorite movies of all time.
Check out Matt's hilarious and very accurate movie reviews on his Instagram stories @roseguy21

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Once Upon A Film Industry - Emergency Acting with Daniel de Weldon
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03/08/21 • 57 min

On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we had a conversation with actor Daniel de Weldon. He is an artist of the highest order and he broke down his method not only for acting but for the business of acting.
He also spoke with us about several of his upcoming projects. The feature film Weekend Warriors, and he's in development on a biopic based on his father Felix de Weldon, the creator of the famed Iwo Jima statue.
You can see his film Anonymous 616 on Amazon right here.
You can follow Daniel on Instagram @Daniel_deweldon
For more info about us check us out on Instagram @onceuponafilmindustry

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Once Upon A Film Industry - Believe in Yourself First with Michele Weaver
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03/01/21 • 53 min

On this week's episode we have actress Michele Weaver. She's been the lead on TV shows Love Is... and Council of Dads on NBC. She sat down with us to talk about her journey in the industry, the ups, the downs, how spirituality influences her decision on roles, the power of believing in yourself and much more.
You can watch her film Illicit on Amazon Prime and BET+ now.
You can follow her on Instagram @eleweaver
For more info on us please follow is on Instagram @onceuponafilmindustry

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Once Upon A Film Industry - The Business of Film with Leanne Melissa Bishop and Michael Mason
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02/22/21 • 45 min

On this week's episode we have Leanne Melissa Bishop and Michael Mason. They are the co-owners of Penguin Pictures, a Canadian based production company that's ready to make waves in the industry. The married couple sat down with us to talk the business side of film, film finance, and the up and down journey that lead them to where they are today.
Leanne's Social:
Instagram @leannembishop
facebook @leannembishop
twitter @leannemelissab
IMDb imdb.me/leannemelissabishop
Website: http://leannemelissabishop.workbooklive.com
Michael's Social:
Instagram @mason_mp
Facebook @mason.michael
IMDB imdb.me/michaelpmason
Website: http://www.michaelpmason.com
Penguin Pictures: www.penguinpictures.ca

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Once Upon A Film Industry - How to Start with Nothing with Jamal Hodge
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02/15/21 • 38 min

On this week's episode we have Director, Writer, Producer Jamal Hodge. He had a rough start to his life but he never used any of it as an excuse. He built his career from the ground up and he is now a multiple award winning filmmaker who's directed television shows, made a feature film and has even inspired many inner city children with his mentoring.
Jamal's Website: directorhodge.com
Jamal's Reel: https://vimeo.com/295553293
Please follow us on instagram @onceuponafilmindustry

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Once Upon A Film Industry - Filmmaking 101 with Adam Skelter

Filmmaking 101 with Adam Skelter

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02/08/21 • 49 min

Adam is a a dynamic filmmaker. He's a screenwriter, director, producer, animator, storyboard artist and film educator. He's worked at the biggest studios and he's worked on the smallest films. He knows the ins and outs of Hollywood through his many years of experience. We touch on everything from pitching to execs, to script structure, to the mentality of what it takes to last in this industry.
You can learn even more from Adam Skelter on his website: storykinetics.com

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Once Upon A Film Industry - Enjoying the Journey with Gerald Webb

Enjoying the Journey with Gerald Webb

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04/19/21 • 46 min

On this week's episode of Once Upon A Film Industry we have Emmy nominated producer Gerald Webb. Gerald is also an actor and filmmaker with an iMDB list that seemingly goes on forever. His wealth of knowledge and wisdom in the film industry comes from years of high quality experience.
He also helped start the Sharknado franchise. So there's that.
LINKS:
Geraldwebb.com
New film $tack$ teaser https://vimeo.com/535649984
For more info about us check us out on instagram @onceuponafilmindustry
or check out our production company at jusbfilms.com

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FAQ

How many episodes does Once Upon A Film Industry have?

Once Upon A Film Industry currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does Once Upon A Film Industry cover?

The podcast is about Film, Film Interviews, Entrepreneurship, Writers, Podcasts, Movies, Business, Industry, Interviews and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Once Upon A Film Industry?

The episode title 'A Director Prepares... with Soma Helmi' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Once Upon A Film Industry?

The average episode length on Once Upon A Film Industry is 51 minutes.

How often are episodes of Once Upon A Film Industry released?

Episodes of Once Upon A Film Industry are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Once Upon A Film Industry?

The first episode of Once Upon A Film Industry was released on Nov 10, 2020.

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