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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers

Surviving as a Filmmaker in 2019. Join us as we chat about all things indie film, including interviews with industry pros.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Distribber Closing?

SPECIAL REPORT: Distribber Closing?

BREAKING: Distribber is apparently closing, leaving thousands of indie filmmakers wondering what to do. We talk with med... Read more

24 Sep 2019

23mins

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Film Distribution & Marketing 101 | guest Jason Brubaker - Ep29

Film Distribution & Marketing 101 | guest Jason Brubaker - Ep29

Confused about indie film distribution in 2019? We are joined by the "Self Distribution Guy" to demystify the current fi... Read more

26 Apr 2019

46mins

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Visual Storytelling + Apu Update | guest Morgan Sandler - Ep18

Visual Storytelling + Apu Update | guest Morgan Sandler - Ep18

Morgan Sandler joins us to discuss visual storytelling, plus we have an update on the Apu controversy and script contest... Read more

9 Nov 2018

20mins

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Finding Investors for Indie Films | guest Tom Malloy - Ep26

Finding Investors for Indie Films | guest Tom Malloy - Ep26

Tom Malloy is an award-winning actor, producer, public speaker, and has raised over $25 million for indie film projects ... Read more

4 Apr 2019

27mins

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New 'Save the Cat!' Writing Software | guests Jason Kolinsky & Bob McFarlane - Ep27

New 'Save the Cat!' Writing Software | guests Jason Kolinsky & Bob McFarlane - Ep27

Jason Kolinsky and Bob McFarlane join us from the 'Save the Cat!' team to introduce their newest screenwriting software ... Read more

13 Apr 2019

15mins

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The Gaffer Tape Show | guest Marty Gage - Ep39

The Gaffer Tape Show | guest Marty Gage - Ep39

Everything you ever wanted to know about gaffer tape! Marty Gage from Gaffer Power is our guest as we examine the import... Read more

20 Sep 2019

25mins

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Don't Forget Audio Description for the Blind | guest Roy Samuelson - Ep38

Don't Forget Audio Description for the Blind | guest Roy Samuelson - Ep38

Including "Audio Description" in your production will enable the 26 million blind in the US to enjoy your movie. Today's... Read more

24 Aug 2019

36mins

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Film Festival Essentials: Making the Most of Your Film | guest Rona Edwards - Ep20

Film Festival Essentials: Making the Most of Your Film | guest Rona Edwards - Ep20

Film & TV Producer Rona Edwards brings us real, concrete festival tips, including her 5 mistakes filmmakers tend to ... Read more

14 Dec 2018

50mins

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3 Steps to Creating Suspense With the Hitchcock Whisperer- Ep34

3 Steps to Creating Suspense With the Hitchcock Whisperer- Ep34

Indie director, author, radio producer, and "Hitchcock Whisperer" Jeffrey Michael Bays talks about creating gripping mom... Read more

26 Jun 2019

27mins

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Mythologist John Bucher on 2019 Oscars and New Media | Ep24

Mythologist John Bucher on 2019 Oscars and New Media | Ep24

Mythologist John Bucher joins us to talk about storytelling in the modern era, how new media formats effect the length a... Read more

18 Feb 2019

23mins

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Clint Eastwood as a Filmmaker | guest Lester D. Friedman - Ep21

Clint Eastwood as a Filmmaker | guest Lester D. Friedman - Ep21

Film scholar Lester D. Friedman chats with us about Clint Eastwood as a filmmaker.  He edited the new book of academic e... Read more

26 Dec 2018

17mins

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Minneapolis Meetup with Michael Wiese Authors | guest Ken Lee - Ep32

Minneapolis Meetup with Michael Wiese Authors | guest Ken Lee - Ep32

Jeffrey returns from Switzerland, and Ken Lee joins us from Michael Wiese Books to reveal a big meetup in Minneapolis fo... Read more

8 Jun 2019

29mins

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Tough Casting Choices as a Director, How to Lead Auditions | guest Peter D. Marshall - Ep31

Tough Casting Choices as a Director, How to Lead Auditions | guest Peter D. Marshall - Ep31

Today we are joined by directing coach Peter D. Marshall, author of 'Making the Magic Happen,' to talk about how directo... Read more

18 May 2019

16mins

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Finding Stock Footage | guest James Forsher - Ep28

Finding Stock Footage | guest James Forsher - Ep28

James Forsher, author of 'Stock Footage,' served as a consultant for ABC News and PBS Marketplace, and was a content pro... Read more

18 Apr 2019

33mins

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When to Fire Someone on Your Production | guest Mara Lesemann - Ep19

When to Fire Someone on Your Production | guest Mara Lesemann - Ep19

Producer Mara Lesemann returns with advice on recognizing when you need to fire someone, and then having the confidence ... Read more

28 Nov 2018

38mins

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Getting the Forensic Stuff Right in a Crime Story | guest Jennifer Dornbush

Getting the Forensic Stuff Right in a Crime Story | guest Jennifer Dornbush

[Halloween Edition] We are joined by forensic specialist, screenwriter, speaker, and author Jennifer Dornbush. Because h... Read more

27 Oct 2018

25mins

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Star Attachment Advice for Indie Producers | guest Mara Lesemann - Ep16

Star Attachment Advice for Indie Producers | guest Mara Lesemann - Ep16

Producer Mara Lesemann joins us with detailed advice on getting stars attached to indie films. Mara has written two feat... Read more

23 Oct 2018

38mins

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Filmmakers Living in Vans in LA | guest Katie Kilkenny

Filmmakers Living in Vans in LA | guest Katie Kilkenny

We talk with journalist Katie Kilkenny of The Hollywood Reporter about the phenomenon of film industry professionals liv... Read more

19 Jan 2019

18mins

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Film Financing Via House Parties | guest Morrie Warshawski - Ep25

Film Financing Via House Parties | guest Morrie Warshawski - Ep25

Morrie Warshawski joins us with specific steps on raising your film financing through house parties.  Morrie wrote two b... Read more

28 Mar 2019

19mins

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Collaboration is a Delicate Art | guest Linda Seger - Ep30

Collaboration is a Delicate Art | guest Linda Seger - Ep30

Linda Seger is one of the world's foremost script consultants, best known for contributions to films like 'Braindead' an... Read more

10 May 2019

21mins

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