178 - The Pros & Cons of Big Name Talent in Your Indie Film (Film Investment Series)
May 30, 2021
Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!
In this episode, Chris and Jason discuss why Star Talent often acts in small roles in Indie Films and why an investor should be cautious when a film project promises an expensive cast in a film with a low budget. Enjoy!
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177 - Paula Landry - Film Financing and the Importance of Theaters to Indie Filmmakers
May 28, 2021
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In this episode, we have a conversation with writer/producer Paula Landry. We talk about how to find and close film financing, creative financing structure, how screenwriting for VR differs from writing for the screen, selling your film as an NFT, using a digital wallet instead of a traditional...
176 - Caroline Locorriere - Actors: It's a Mistake to Get An Agent Before You Have Training
May 18, 2021
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with the owner of Nashville Acting Studio and Acting Coach extraordinaire Caroline Locorriere. We talk about how she got started as an owner and acting coach, her international adventure coaching Actor Alan Powell on Quantico, how to coach without using...
175 - Great Producers Should Get Distribution In Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)
May 16, 2021
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In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about what it takes from Producers to get distributors interested in your investment during pre-production. Enjoy!
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174 - Josh Bishop - How to Win at the Business of Film Before the Film Gets Made
May 11, 2021
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with award-winning Director Josh Bishop. Josh shares his experiences making his cult-following Documentary films 'Made In Japan' and 'The Dwarvenaut,' working with Morgan Spurlock and Elijah Wood, the origins of his production company, A Window In A...