The Working Director

2nd of 5 live podcasts with indie film talks. Today's film is "Delicate State."

Shot over the course of their actual pregnancy with cast doubling as 2-man crew, Paula and Charlie document their impending parenthood during a time of extreme political division. Their heads remain in the sand about the greater world around them until it upends their privileged life. Now they face a situation Instagram never prepared them for, but that women all over the world face daily - bringing life into a country torn apart by war.

Intuitive Discussion: Independence

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Colette Freedman is an internationally produced novelist, playwright and screenwriter. She is also an actor and producer.
Host Jenn Page and Colette talk about ghostwriting, why she believes everyone is a writer, where original ideas come from, working with young actors, getting the most production value from your budget and how budget can lead to unique story ideas, why you should take time with your indie film’s post instead of rushing it out, filmmakers stop thinking no but and instead yes and, how to turn a produced screenplay into a novel, and more!

Conversation: Empowerment. Everything you do can empower others, dealing with grief, and what it means to be a militant optimist.

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Hosted by: Jenn Page, Filmmaker

More on Colette:An internationally produced novelist, playwright and screenwriter, Colette Freedman was voted “One of 50 to Watch” by The Dramatist's Guild. Her play “Sister Cities” was the hit of the Edinburgh Fringe and earned five star reviews. It has been produced around the country and internationally, 26 times including Paris (Une Ville, Une Soeur) and Rome (Le Quattro Sorelle) and Melbourne. The film version (Michelle Trachtenberg, Stana Katic, Jess Weixler, Troian Bellisario) is on Netflix. Her musical “Serial Killer Barbie” finished a sold out run in Los Angeles and was mounted in New Zealand (Heuer Press) She has published nine novels including The Thirteen Hallows (Tor/Macmillan), co-written, The New York Times best selling author Michael Scott. Her novel, The Affair (Kensington), The Consequences (Kensington) and most recently, her Steve Dorff biography I Wrote That One, Too.. She co-wrote and co-produced the feature AND THEN THERE WAS EVE which won the LA Film Festival (Breaking Glass Pictures). She co-wrote and co-produced the feature MILES UNDERWATER which is currently in post production. She has co-written nine thrillers for Lifetime with her writing partner Brooke Purdy. She has written THE MYSTERY OF CASA MATUSITA (with Malcolm McDowell and Skeet Ulrich) which is in pre-production. Other producing credits include the critically acclaimed indie QUALITY PROBLEMS, (Freestyle). A prolific script doctor and ghostwriter, Colette also teaches screenwriting at Antioch University and NYFA www.metamorfic.com. www.colettefreedman.com

Acting on a Network TV Show: getting cast, working with directors, and putting in the work

Geno Segers is an accomplished actor having been seen in a variety of roles from stage to screen.

Host Jenn Page and Geno talk about the process from casting to table reads to on set and beyond. They also discusses what it is like to work with different directors on the same show and so much more!

Intuitive Conversation: How putting in the work can change everything.

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More on Geno:

Geno Segers is an actor and voice-artist possessing an active background in many fields of entertainment and athletics. He is best known for the role "Chayton Littlestone" in Cinemax's "Banshee (2013)". His first taste of the entertainment field began with a suggestion by a friend to try voice-work. Possessing a naturally-rich bass quality, Geno first auditioned for voice-ads for a radio station in New Zealand. His voice gained him attention enough to attract an agent's ear. This led to Segers being cast in the role of Mufasa in Disney's Australian stage production of "The Lion King".
While attending school at Western Carolina University (WCU), the 6'4" Geno played football which later led to him playing for the American National Rugby League. During this time playing in rugby, Geno later moved to New Zealand where he played for Richmond Rovers Rugby League team.
Geno Seger's also has a foundation called "Hold It On The Road", where through motivational speaking he encourages the youth to make good life decisions today, to impact their future tomorrow.
Geno can currently be seen weekly on NBC's "Perfect Harmony."
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How do you know what film festivals to submit to? How do you get the attention of the programmers? Why should you volunteer at festivals? Should you hire a publicist, and if yes, how do you know who is right for you? That and more on this episode with producer and festival programmer Jon Fitzgerald.

(Episode 53)

Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you want to be notified when we open our doors to our green screen virtual production studio dedicated to indie filmmakers (and indie film budgets) fill out the form on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWorkingDirector.Pro.⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can also go there to join our private FB group for directors so you can attend these live conversations and get your questions answered; as well as, to learn about The Working Director course that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors faster.

More on Jon:

Learn how to submit to the right film festivals, get on the radar of programmers, create effective marketing materials, maximize your festival participation, pursue the best distribution model, and take your career to the next level. We are going to touch on the topics Jon covers in his new book and accompanying workbook in this live discussion and Q&A with Jon Fitzgerald.

Jon has twenty-five years of experience in independent films and film festivals. He has produced award-winning documentaries and has led many independent film projects through the maze of festivals and hybrid distribution models. As a Festival Director he has run several top tier festivals and has consulted on dozens more. Jon has also led acquisitions for several streaming platforms, and now curates movies and series for Cause Cinema. He authored the leading social impact filmmaking book, Filmmaking for Change: How to Make Movies that Transform the World, and also teaches two popular web based courses: Film Festival Mastery and Film Distribution Mastery.

key links:

https://www.causepictures.com/

https://onthefestcircuit.substack.com/

https://www.filmfestivalmastery.com/replay-2

ICFX For Indie Filmmakers:

Using LED Walls & Green Screen for In-Camera FX

What do you need to know when prepping and shooting on LED walls? How about using in-camera fx with green screen? Where is the technology heading and how can you get in on using this now to level up your filmmaking? Let's get in to it! (Episode 45)

Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you want to be notified when we open our doors to our ICFX studio dedicated to indie filmmakers (and indie film budgets) fill out the form on our website at TheWorkingDirector.Pro.

You can also go there to join our private FB group for directors so you can attend these live conversations and get your questions answered; as well as, to learn about The Working Director course that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors faster.

More on our panelists:

Kyle Frazer has been active in the film and TV industry since 2004. He has worked on numerous projects from feature films to TV shows, and commercials to projects for the Department of Defense. Some shows include Stalked Someone is watching and Americas Funniest videos. He has demoed cameras for Panasonic, collaborated on their prosumer cameras, and early 3D models. Kyle has experience in setting up robotic cameras as well as live streaming events. As a Camera Operator and Director of Photography, Kyle has shot reality TV all over the world, and shoots digital content for Walt Disney World. After coming to Full Sail University, Kyle's skills were put to use establishing the streaming and technical aspects required to launch DCBS TV as well as extensive work with ESPN. During his time as an educator he was the course director for a few different classes including Digital cinematography 1, Portfolio III, Composition and Visual design and Electronic Field Production. Using all these skills he is currently running Studio V1 which is Full Sail University’s virtual production stage. While working in Studio V1 he has worked on many projects using the technology. Including features, TV shows, commercials and student projects.

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Kristofer Cross, a multi-talented performer and entertainment industry professional, originally from Chicago, Illinois. His journey in the world of entertainment began at a young age when he stepped onto the theater stage. Later, Kristofer and his family moved to Los Angeles, California, where he would embark on his career as an actor, dancer, and model.

From "The Hunger Games" to "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Joker," and sequels to "Avatar," Kristofer has left his mark on some of the most iconic films of our time. Beyond his contributions as a visual effects professional, he also delves into creative roles, writing, directing, producing, and developing his independent projects.

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Jess Loren is a highly accomplished entertainment professional with a broad range of expertise. As a tech entrepreneur, executive producer, and showrunner, she has founded and led two successful companies to profitable exits before the age of 30. Today, she serves as the Chief Executive Officer and founding partner of To Whom It May Concern, a production services company operating virtual production facilities in Burbank and North Hollywood. In addition to this, Jess is also the Founder and CEO of Global Objects, a pioneering tech startup focused on democratizing access to digital replicas of the real world.

A voting member of the Television Academy and a member of the Visual Effects Society, Jess has over 15 years of experience at the forefront of the digital and visual transformation of businesses. She has successfully managed complex projects as an executive producer and showrunner for leading global brands such as Netflix, Hulu, Apple+, Lifetime, A&E, Crackle, and Chicken Soup For The Soul in the realm of production.