S1E130 - Episode 130: Julius Milanes

Not Safe For Wonks

The Story Of "Sayf"

In this podcast episode, Brandyn reconnects with a former podcast collaborator who has transitioned into filmmaking. We talk about our long history together in podcasting from Down Time Grift up until starting a company together.

This episode is pretty valuable for anybody looking to make a project like a movie - or if you want to take part in it yourself.

🎬 From Podcasting to Filmmaking Julius shared his leap from the audio waves of podcasting to the visual storytelling of filmmaking. Sayf was written to shine a positive light on Muslim characters and challenge the status quo.

🎞️ Influences and Inspirations We took a stroll down memory lane, discussing the films that inspired Sayf - basically building a fun creative playlist for indie-sized film.

📝 The Art of Scriptwriting Are you writing a script without prior experience? Julius escaped that Catch-22 feeling - but not without A LOT of steady effort. But, we can now share the hurdles and shortcuts to creating something viable.

🤝 Building a Creative Community The biggest factor? The importance of feedback, networking, and genuine connections. The online world can only do so much. We talk about the meaningful, face to face collaborations that make an idea cohesive.

⏳ Balancing Acts Creating art while juggling family time and other commitments is tough. We spoke on those real sacrifices and the respect for everyone's time and effort.

🚀 The Road Ahead What's next? We're talking visuals, trailers, and the nitty-gritty of bringing a film project to fruition. Plus, we touched on the excitement of translating real-life experiences into authentic dialogue.

🌟 Calling All Supporters Are you a fan of superhero stories, tokusatsu, or just eager for a fresh take on the Muslim cultural narrative? My guest is looking for core supporters and collaborators, especially in the Albuquerque area. Let's make movie magic together!

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