Best Jason Talbott Podcasts (2025)

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How to Direct an Episode of Black Mirror with Carl Tibbetts 27:40

2d ago27:40

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #blackmirror #moviemaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I'm talking to Director Carl Tibbetts. Carl started his career editing before writing and directing his debut feature 'Retreat' starring Cillian Murphy, Thandie Newton and Jamie Bell. Carl then went on to direct two monumental episodes of Black Mirror as…

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The Benefits of Shooting an Indie Feature on Film with Ian Diaz 34:53

9d ago34:53

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmakersfamily #moviemaking #movieproduction #indiefilm This week on the podcast I talk to indie director Ian Diaz. Ian has had a similar trajectory as me having shot his first feature films on film. I talk to Ian about some of the lessons shooting on film gives you during production, how he went from features t…

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How to make a Successful Short Film with Vincent Wrenn DOP 33:15

16d ago33:15

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking This week on the podcast I'm talking to DOP Vincent Wrenn. Vincent has worked on an absolute ton of projects having started at a young age working with his father who was also a Director of Photography. Learning lots of lessons from his dad he went onto work on tv, shorts, feature films and…

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The Indie Filmmaker’s Survival Guide: 20 Things I wish I knew when I started 14:17

22d ago14:17

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #indiefilm In this episode, I reflect on 20 key lessons I wish I'd known when I started making feature films over 20 years ago. Whether you're gearing up for your first shoot or deep into your filmmaking journey, these practical insights can save you time, money, and stress. From creative strategies li…

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How to Make an Indie Feature Film with Michael Marco 38:58

29d ago38:58

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking This week on the podcast, I sit down with French-American filmmaker Michael Marco to delve into his gripping indie thriller, Blind Blood—a film that’s been making waves on Amazon Prime and Tubi in the US, UK, and Australia. Michael, who wrote, directed, edited, and even acted in the film, s…

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Brutally Honest Truths about Film Distribution 12:33

1M ago12:33

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Send us a text The Cold, Hard Truth About Film Distribution In this week's episode I share the tough lessons I've learned over the past two decades of making films. From dealing with competition and sales agents to the harsh reality of piracy and review bombing. I talk about how difficult it can be to find and grow an audience, why promotion is ess…

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Film Hub 2025 update special with Jason Horton 31:21

1M ago31:21

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Send us a text #indiefilm #filmhub #filmpodcast So if you've ever thought about getting your film up on Film Hub then you've probably come across the name Jason Horton, he's definitely the filmmaker to talk to about Film Hub, he's got over 40 films on the platform, a mixture of documentaries and genre features. He's also recently finished and relea…

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How to be a Composer for Minecraft with Crispin Hands 43:32

2M ago43:32

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #composer #moviemaking #musiccareer #minecraft Are you interested in becoming a composer? or hearing from a successful one? This week I speak to Crispin Hands; he's a multiple award winning composer, producer, audio director, sound designer and music supervisor for video games , movies and television. He's worked o…

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Micro Budget Movie Masterclass - Film hub and Tubi - with Jason Park 36:58

2M ago36:58

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Send us a text #tubi #filmmaker #filmhub #microbudget Ready for a Micro-Budget Movie Masterclass? This week’s guest, Jason Park, is a true indie filmmaking powerhouse. He’s made and released multiple feature films—often appearing in them—and takes on nearly every role in production and post. In our conversation, we dive into topics like self-distri…

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How to Start Making your Micro Budget Feature with Daniel Talbott & Andrew Klaus-Vineyard 26:53

2M ago26:53

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #film #indiefilm #microbudget I usually talk to filmmakers at the end of their journey, when the film has been shot and released, but this week I thought it would be interesting to chat to two filmmakers at the very beginning of their journey. So I spoke to Andrew Klaus-Vineyard and Daniel Talbott who are about to …

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How to get a Famous Actor in your £30k Micro Budget Feature with Mitchell Tolliday 31:08

2M ago31:08

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #film #indiefilm #microbudget Do you want to know what it takes to make your first feature film and get it released? Well I spoke to Mitchell Holliday and he's done just that with his debut film Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock 'n' Roll starring Simon Callow. We talked about how he put the film together, how …

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Funding, Filming & Finding an Audience - Micro Budget Movie Hustle with Jake C. Young 36:19

3M ago36:19

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #microbudget #filmmaking This week on the podcast I chat to filmmaker Jake C. Young about his movies, how he funded them through Indiegogo, working with what you have and how he handled sales and distribution. He also told me about how he managed to release his film on Blu-ray through Makeflix. Find out more about …

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How to have an Acting Career in L.A. with Kerstin Schulze on The Honest Filmmaker Podcast 24:46

3M ago24:46

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #acting #moviemaking This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the incredibly dynamic Kerstin Schultze — fitness guru, trainer, actor, and performer. Kerstin’s journey began in competitive athletics, representing Germany in the Junior Olympics. After moving to the U.S., she transitioned into acting, landing roles tha…

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Indie Film Marketing Masterclass with Jim Fredrick 46:14

3M ago46:14

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking #filmmakerscommunity This week I’m joined by film Marketing Guru Jim Fredrick whose incredible body of work includes Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Fantastic Beasts. Jim’s career spans some of the biggest blockbuster franchises, and in our conversation, he shares his insights on everyt…

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How to sell your film direct to Distributors with Marc Marriott 31:44

3M ago31:44

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #filmmakerscommunity How do you get your independent film into cinemas without a sales agent? In this episode, filmmaker Marc Marriottreveals how he sold his debut feature Tokyo Cowboy directly to distributors—landing theatrical releases in both the U.S. and Japan. Marc takes us through his filmmaking …

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How to write a Kurt Cobain Biography with Kelly Catlin 30:44

4M ago30:44

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Send us a text #podcast #nirvana #creative #writingcommunity Have you ever wondered if you could write a book, maybe a biography? Well I spoke to Kelly Catlin who did just that. Inspired by a family tragedy she decided to write a book about Kurt Cobain and wrote "Kurt Cobain - Forever in Bloom". Her book, Kurt Cobain: Forever in Bloom, offers a fre…

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How to Make a Feature Film for $10,000 with Sean & Taylor King 50:54

4M ago50:54

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #filmmakerscommunity This Week on the Podcast: Making Feature Films for Under $10K with Sean and Taylor King On this episode, I sit down with father-son filmmaking duo Sean and Taylor King, who have been consistently creating feature films on micro-budgets of under $10,000. Since starting in 2015, they…

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How to get your Debut Feature Film into Cinemas 18:59

4M ago18:59

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #movieproduction Is it possible to get your debut feature film into cinemas? This week, I spoke with first-time filmmaker Liam Calvert, who has done exactly that. His debut film, A Night Like This, secured distribution and was recently screened at BFI Flare. Made with the support of Southampton’s film …

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Getting a Distributor to Fund your Micro Budget Film with Joseph Mbah 45:44

4M ago45:44

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Send us a text #moviemaking #indiefilm #movieproduction How to Get a Distributor to Fund Your Movie – Insights from Filmmaker Joseph Mbah How do you get a distributor to fund your micro-budget movie? I sat down with filmmaker Joseph Mbah to find out. Joseph has navigated the ups and downs of independent filmmaking. After a tough experience with sal…

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How to be a Controversial Filmmaker with Uwe Boll 36:02

4M ago36:02

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #podcast #moviemaking When it comes to controversial filmmakers in the indie film world, one name always stands out—German director Uwe Boll. Known for his extensive filmography, Boll gained fame (and infamy) for his video game adaptations and provocative storytelling. Most recently, he wrapped filming The Dark Kni…

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Can You Finance an Indie Film Using Cryptocurrency? 42:59

5M ago42:59

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Send us a text #CryptoFilmFunding #IndieFilmFinance #BlockchainHollywood Can You Finance an Indie Film Using Cryptocurrency? Here's How One Filmmaker Did It; With countless filmmakers struggling to secure funding, could cryptocurrency be the game-changer indie cinema needs? To find out, I sat down with filmmaker Stuart Daly, who successfully levera…

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Packaging your film for Investors with Rosa Camero 25:34

5M ago25:34

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmfinance #filmmakerscommunity In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Jim sits down with Rosa Camero, a film producer and consultant who knows the ins and outs of securing funding for indie films. With years of experience helping filmmakers package their projects for investors, Rosa breaks down exactly…

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What Wedding Videos taught me about Filmmaking - Insights with Victor Hughes 37:36

5M ago37:36

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #weddingvideo #moviemaking This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker and podcaster Victor Hughes. Vic is a freelance filmmaker making his day to day income filming and editing wedding videos commercials and music videos. He also hosts the Psychocinematic podcast where he interviews filmmakers and talks about the…

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The Truth about Film Distribution with Rosa Camero 24:28

5M ago24:28

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #distribution #filmmakerscommunity In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Jim chats with film distribution and marketing consultant Rosa Camero. With over 16 years in the industry, Rosa has been part of more than a hundred film releases, including The Twilight Saga, The Impossible, and Divergent. . Rosa s…

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How to be a Television Director with Jon East 33:41

6M ago33:41

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #television #directing This week on the podcast I talk to Television Director Jon East. Jon has an impressive list of credits having director shows like Killing Eve, The Last Kingdom, Lost in Space, Pennyworth and Downtown Abbey. He's worked in the industry for over 40 years in numerous roles, starting as an editor…

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How to make a Micro Budget Action Indie Feature with James Couche 46:23

6M ago46:23

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking This week on the podcast I talk to Writer/Director James Couche. James made a bunch of short action films before moving on to his debut feature film Lost Phoenix. It was shot during the Covid Pandemic with a very small crew, small budget, it's an action martial arts movie. I talked to James…

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From Iconic Movie VFX to Writing & Directing with John Schlag 40:10

6M ago40:10

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Send us a text #filmmaking #filmpodcast #jurassicpark This week on the podcast I'm talking to Visual Effects Guru and Writer Director John Schlag. Johns been in the industry a long time and has worked on some absolute classic movies like Jurassic Park, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Death Becomes Her, Forest Gump and Star Trek Generations. He's also …

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How to get your Indie Feature on Apple TV + with Tiffany Kim Stevens 30:41

6M ago30:41

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Send us a text #podcast #filmmakingpodcast #appletv This week on the podcast I'm talking to Director Tiffany Kim Stevens. After making a bunch of short films that had successful film festival runs, Tiff decided she wanted to work on her debut feature 'Trigger Happy' out now on Apple TV + . I asked Tiff about how she got the feature financed, we tal…

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How to Make a Micro Budget Giallo Inspired Feature Film with Gene Dolders 30:38

7M ago30:38

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking This week on the podcast I'm talking to Director Gene Dolders. Gene started in the corporate space then decided he wanted to move into feature production so he directed two short films to get his connections with cast and crew then set to work on his debut feature 'The Blade Cuts Deeper'. I…

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How to Direct a Movie for Shudder with Josh Forbes 36:13

7M ago36:13

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #shudder #directing This week on the podcast I'm talking to Director Josh Forbes. Josh started his career making music videos, he went on to direct a horror film called 'Contracted - Phase 2' and then directed a film for Shudder starring Alex Winters called 'Destroy all Neighbours'. He also recently completed a doc…

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Careers, Indie Filmmaking Trends and Highlights of 2024 15:15

7M ago15:15

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #filmindustry #filmmaking With 2025 upon us, I thought it would be a good opportunity to look back at the first full 12 months of the podcast and give you a 2024 year round up. Chat about some of lessons I've learned from speaking to industry professionals, career advice, some tips from Indie Filmmakers and also some of …

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How to shoot and release a Christmas film at the Cinema with Eric Wong 19:16

7M ago19:16

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #filmmaking #filmmaker This week I'm talking to filmmaker Eric Wong. Eric started out as a composer and then went on to make feature films in his home country of Singapore. He's recently completed and released at the cinema in Singapore his Christmas movie 'Hi Noel'. I spoke to Eric about what it was like making the film…

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Genre Rebels - Telling Stories that don't fit the Formula with Lorissa & C.J. Julianus 46:19

8M ago46:19

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Send us a text #genre #filmpodcast #filmmaking This week on the podcast, I’m joined by filmmakers Lorrisa and C.J. Julianus, the husband-and-wife team behind the feature film The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater. Lorrisa wrote the script and stars in the lead role, while C.J. directed the film. We dive into the challenges they faced during the re…

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Writing, Acting, Directing & Producing your First Feature with Dzifa Mallet 16:47

8M ago16:47

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Send us a text #filmmaking #filmpodcast #tubi This week on the podcast I talk to actor and director Dzifa Mallet. Dzifa decided he wanted to change careers and move into acting so made a short film and then turned this into his debut feature "Remedy for a Broken Heart". I spoke to Dzifa about what it was like working on his debut feature for someon…

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Turn your Micro Budget Feature into a Directing Career with Joshua Caldwell 48:46

8M ago48:46

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Send us a text #filmmaking #filmpodcast #directing This week on the podcast I talk to Director Joshua Caldwell. After making a bunch of short films Joshua went onto make his debut micro budget feature 'Layover'. It won a bunch of awards and launched his directing career. Joshua's directed television and feature films including 'Infamous' and 'Mendi…

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Indie Film Marketing & Reaching your Audience with Chris Nials 43:54

8M ago43:54

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #podcast This week on the podcast I talk to the founder of the Independent Horror Society and filmmaker Chris Nials. Chris started the Independent Horror Society in London as a way for horror lovers to get together and watch Horror movies. It quickly transformed and became more of a hub for filmmakers a…

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Was AFM worth it? - Two Indie Filmmakers Perspective with Henry Winnik & Lucas Rios 45:18

8M ago45:18

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #afm #filmpodcast With AFM (The American Film Market) having recently wrapped up in Las Vegas I thought it would be a good idea to speak to two filmmakers that went so I spoke to Henry Winnik and Lucas Rios. Henry is an experienced filmmaker, having been Location Manager on big films like 'The Wrestler' 'Insidious:…

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Using Data & Statistics to be a Better Filmmaker with Stephen Follows 42:56

9M ago42:56

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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmpodcast #movieproduction This week on the podcast I talk to educator, producer and film industry data researcher Stephen Follows. Stephen has produced over 100 short films and two feature films, he also co runs Cat Snake Story Agency. He's taught at all the major film schools and specialises in film industry d…

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What to expect from the American Film Market and how to write, fund, shoot and sell your debut feature film with Tom Malloy 22:18

9M ago22:18

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Send us a text #filmmaking #podcast #americanfilmmarket #afm This week on the podcast I'm talking to filmmaker Tom Malloy. Tom has a huge string of credits starting as an actor he then went onto produce films. He's written and sold screenplays, raised finance for movies and he's also directed. I asked Tom about his route into the industry and we al…

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How to be a Netflix Cinematographer with Benedict Spence - D.O.P on ERIC and This is going to hurt 36:18

9M ago36:18

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Send us a text #filmindustry #dop #cameraman #camerawoman This week on the podcast I'm talking to Cinematographer Benedict Spence. Benedict has been working in the industry for over twenty years having started out on reality television, working on the very first series of 'The Only Way is Essex'. He's now working on big shows having been Emmy nomin…

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How to Crack Social Media with your Indie Film with Chris Mayo aka Big Fat Cult 45:16

9M ago45:16

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #horror #tiktok This week on the podcast I'm talking to horror influencer and content creator Chris May - also known as Big Fat Cult on TikTok and Instagram where he reviews and talks about the latest horror movies and other films out on release. Chris also attended this years Fright Fest film festival so I got him to gi…

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From The Black List to Fright Fest with Darren Geare 12:25

10M ago12:25

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Send us a text #filmmaking #theblacklist #screenwriting This week on the podcast I'm talking to writer, producer Darren Geare. Darren and his brother Jeff (also known as the Geare Brothers) wrote their first screenplay that went onto the Black List, ended up on the top list and got optioned into a feature film called The Retaliators. The brothers w…

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How to Direct Stop Motion Movies for Aardman with Will Becher 33:50

10M ago33:50

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Send us a text #animation #aardman #directing This week on the podcast I chat to Director and Animator Will Becher. Will is a Director and Creative at Aardman Animation in Bristol, he joined the animation team on Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit, becoming one of Aardman's youngest ever feature film animators. Will has since worked o…

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From Fright Fest to Film Hub with Georgia Conlan and Martin Hardwick- Charlotte the Movie 44:54

10M ago44:54

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Send us a text #podcast #filmmakingpodcast #filmpodcast This week on the podcast I talk to filmmakers Georgia Colan and Martin Hardwick. Their film 'Charlotte' recently premiered at the Fright Fest Film Festival and has now been released on Amazon Prime and Tubi both in the UK and the USA. I talked to them about the film, what it was like shooting …

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Short Films - Funding, Shooting & Film Festivals with Hakim Zziwa 28:16

10M ago28:16

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking This week I'm talking to filmmaker Hakim Zziwa. Hakim is from Uganda where he started out as a dancer and went onto make corporate films after a scholarship in America. He's also made several short films that have done really well on the festival circuit and have a high end high quality loo…

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How to be a Hollywood Costume Designer with Cynthia Summers 42:10

11M ago42:10

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Send us a text #thelastofus #filmpodcast #costume This week I'm speaking to Costume Designer Cynthia Summers. Cynthia ia an Emmy Award Winning Costume Designer that has worked on massive shows like HBO's The Last of Us and the Netflix show Lemony Snickets Series of Unfortunate Events. I talked to Cynthia about how she got into the industry, we talk…

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How to Release your Debut Feature Film - Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies & Google Play 27:27

11M ago27:27

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #bigfoot #distribution This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker James Chick. James recently finished his debut feature film 'Feet of Death'. We talked about what it was like to work on a micro budget feature, how he gets such high quality results when shooting on a micro budget, some of the struggles along the way an…

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Doctor Who, Marvel & Mission Impossible - Production Design with Phil Sims 38:14

11M ago38:14

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #missionimpossible #behindthescene This week on the podcast I talk to Production Designer Phil Sims. Phil started in theatre, worked in music videos before moving onto big budget movies like Skyfall, The Last Jedi, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America The First Avenger, Age of Ultron and the latest series of Doctor W…

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How to have a career in Television and Theatre - The actors dream with Tom Butcher 26:42

11M ago26:42

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Send us a text #acting #stageperformance #filmmakingpodcast This week on the podcast I’m chatting to television and theatre actor Tom Butcher. Tom is best known for his leading roles in popular TV dramas “The Bill" and "Doctors". Butcher's dedication to his craft and his ability to bring depth to his characters have earned him acclaim from audience…

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How to Kickstart your Creative Career with Sam Hornsby from ERIC the Creative Career App 22:30

11M ago22:30

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Send us a text #filmpodcast #creative #career This week on the podcast I'm chatting to Sam, one of the founders of the ERIC Creative Careers App. The App is aimed at people from ages 16-25 - once registered the app will serve up thousands of internships, bootcamps, events, courses, podcast and anything else that will help you kickstart your creativ…

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