Right-click here to download the MP3 In this episode, I discuss breaking the rules. why it is important to your career as an indie filmmaker and how it can make you stand out from the crowd. I share examples of rule-breakers throughout Hollywood history and the impact it had on their careers. So get ready … Read more
Right-click here to download the MP3 Your first week on a film set will be an intimidating experience. It takes time to find your feet and feels comfortable in such a unique working environment. You may have experience from college working on short film sets, but it is usually completely different working on blockbusters with … Read more
Right-click here to download the MP3 If you’re an indie filmmaker and shoot your own stuff, the price of really good glass is generally too damn expensive and cinema-style primes lenses are totally out of reach…until now. Until recently, the most cost-effective cinema-style primes lenses have been pre-existing stills lenses, which can create problems with matching and physical … Read more
Right-click here to download the MP3 The 1995 film The Brothers McMullen was a game-changer. Not only did it start off the career of one of the most talented independent filmmakers, Edward Burns, but it also set a new avenue of possibilities for filmmakers everywhere. No longer did they need to hope for a big-name … Read more
Right-click here to download the MP3 How to Build a Film Brand w/ Zombie with a Shotgun’s Hilton Ruiz I always talk about building a fan base and making art or products that can be sold to that audience. Well, today’s guest is doing just that with his viral sensation Zombie with a Shotgun. Creator Hilton Ariel Ruiz created … Read more
Right-click here to download the MP3 If paperwork, contacts and E&O Insurance was as sexy as a new 8K camera then filmmaker would never get into legal trouble when making their film. Alas it is not sexy and filmmakers, myself included, hate even thinking about that side of the business. One thing I’ve learned over the … Read more
Right-click here to download the MP3 This week on the show we have Josh Gibson from 360 Video Academy. I know just enough about 360 video to be dangerous, and not in a good way. I wanted to bring Josh on the show to really break down the myths and techniques on how to shoot 360 video. I also … Read more
Right-click here to download the MP3 You are in for a treat guy. Today’s guest is directing and camera movement guru Gil Bettman. Gil is a seasoned director directing features, television shows, commercials, and music videos for over 30 years. He has written two best-selling books: [easyazon_link identifier=”161593166X” locale=”US” tag=”whatisbroke-20″]Directing the Camera: How Professional Directors … Read more
Right-click here to download the MP3 What the Heck is a Line Producer with Sevier Crespo I’ve been asked by the tribe to do a show on what the heck is a line producer. Ask and you may receive. Today’s guest is Line Producer Sevier Crespo. Sevier is a line producer that works in the indie film … Read more
Right-click here to download the MP3 This week I have the pleasure of having directing coach Mark Travis on the show. I was introduced to him after I watched his stellar workshop Hollywood Film Directing, which he co-instructed with Gil Bettman (he’ll be on the show soon). Mark Travis is the author of the best-selling books The Film Director’s … Read more