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The Working Director
Helping emerging filmmakers become working directors faster. This podcast will ask filmmakers the tough questions and offer guidance every step of the way with one goal in mind: help you make a living doing what you love, directing. Most episodes are recorded live with filmmakers in the audience asking the questions. For even more free career help or to attend these free sessions live, join our free membership at AllFilmmakersWelcome.com. Hosted by director /producer Jenn Page All socials…
Episodes
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076: FilmHub: How to get your film made & distributed
Learn the good and bad about self-distribution on FilmHub.Getting your film made is one challenge. Getting it distributed and earning money from it is another…
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075: Making Films Against All Odds
You Don't Need Perfect Circumstances to Get Your Film Made Have the script and the vision, but keep hitting roadblocks getting your short film into production?…
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074: Distribution & Finance - A Q&A with a Sales Agent & Producer
Join us for an open, candid conversation about the realities of selling your film. Learn how sales agents evaluate projects, what makes a film marketable, how…
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073: What To Expect on your First TV Job (As A TV Writer)
Do you have your eyes set on working on a TV series? If yes, you must join us for this talk with Cindy Chu, who recently became a staff writer on Sony's SWAT…
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072: Making Indie Films Against All Odds (Meet the BMC Film Fest Finalists!)
You Don't Need Perfect Circumstances to Get Your Film MadeHave the script and the vision, but keep hitting roadblocks getting your short film into…
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071: ART OF THE SIZZLE REEL (SELLING YOUR SHOW OR MOVIE)
A great film or television concept means nothing if you can’t get people excited enough to say yes. Whether you’re pitching a series, raising financing…
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070: The Technical Parts of Vertical Filmmaking!
So you have your vertical script ready, you’ve booked your crew, now what? If you have questions about what cameras are being used, how many will be needed…
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069: What It Takes To Be Studio Ready w/ Paul Feig
Learn what it means to be "studio ready." We'll talk about going from an indie mindset to a powerhouse professional, how to command a multi-million dollar set…
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068: Indie Distribution: How to Actually Make Money With Your Film
Making a great film is only half the battle. The real challenge is getting it in front of audiences and turning it into a profitable investment. Join filmmaker…
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067: The Director/Cinematographer: One role, double duty, an overload of responsibility
What happens when the person shaping the story is also the one behind the camera? The relationship between a director and cinematographer is already a delicate…
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066: All Things Music: Acquiring, Licensing, Composing and Getting it Right!
Acquiring, Licensing, Composing and Getting it Right!Music can make or break your film so let's make sure you have all the right elements in place!In this…
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065: TV Directing
Join our panel of working television directors to learn about their process. This week we have a guest host and three kick ass TV directors! To join us live…
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064: Alternate Distribution Options for Indie Filmmakers (with producer Nancy Criss)
Are you looking to have more control over your distribution? Do you want to learn ways to get your film out there through non-traditional options? Indie…
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063: DIY PR (with Publicist Amanda Samoyloff)
LEARN HOW TO DO YOUR OWN PR FOR YOUR FILMIn this special class edition of The Working Director, in association with Blackmagic Collective and sponsored by…
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062: Film Financing Options In Today's Market (with Producer Jim Holt)
FILM FINANCING OPTIONS IN TODAY'S MARKET PGA producer Jim Holt will dive into equity investors, bank loans, pre-sales, and everything in between in this mini…
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061: The Director-AD Relationship (with filmmaker America Young)
How can you have the best communication with your AD? We dive deep into the AD - Director - Crew relationship in this episode of The Working Director with film…
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060: Directing TV (with filmmaker Oscar Rene Lozoya)
In this episode from our NAB Show lives we talk to director Oscar Rene Loyoza about his transition from indie filmmaker and TV editor to TV director. What are…
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059: NAB Show Live: Blackmagic Design Latest & Greatest!
In our first of our NAB Show live episodes we talk to Dave Hoffman from Blackmagic Design about their latest announcements that should get indie filmmakers…
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058: Your Directing Career As A Production Company (w/ filmmaker Alex Mehra)
If you want to be directing regularly, you have to treat your directing career like it's your production company. Hint: It is.If you are tired of sitting…
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057: Production Studios: The Do's Dont's & What's
How do you get the most out of your production studio rental? How do you make the most of your studio rental? How many times have you rented a stage only to be…
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056: 6 Reasons Film Fests Reject Your Film
Six common reasons film festivals reject your film with Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, Founder of The Film Festival Doctor. One of the hardest things to deal with…
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055: How To Get Paid To Direct (w/ Working Director Katie Hunter)
It doesn't matter if you are an aspiring director or a veteran, there is a non ending question of "HOW AM I GOING TO GET PAID TO DIRECT?!" In this live Q&A…
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054: Directing Comedy (w/ Emmy Winner Mary Lou Belli)
Directing Comedy with Emmy-Award-Winning Comedy Director Mary Lou Belli. Some things we cover: -How do you tackle blocking a multicam show? -Who’s close up do…
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053: Film Festival Playbook
How do you know what film festivals to submit to? How do you get the attention of the programmers? Why should you volunteer at festivals? Should you hire a…
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052: Pitching Yourself / Pitching Your Film
How do you answer the dreaded "So, tell me about yourself"? What should you have prepared for your project pitch? How many projects should you have in your…
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051: Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: Life Rights, Music Releases, & More!
Ask An Entertainment Lawyer In this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions their hearts desire to Entertainment…
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050: Film Finance - The Who's & How's
How Do You Finance Your Film? How do you find investors? What are the ways to bring money into your film? How do you get a bank loan? How do you get a bond to…
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049: Ask An Entertainmen Lawyer: LLCs, Releases, and more!
Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: FLLCs, Releases, and more! In this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions their…
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048: How & Why Work With An Intimacy Coordinator?
What is an intimacy coordinator and how can they help you have a safer, more productive set? Whether it's an intimate scene between two actors, a torture or…
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047: How Do You Direct A.I.?
How Do You Direct A.I.? What considerations are there when prepping an A.I. drama? How do you keep it all ethical? We talk with James Walker, Nancy Lanham, and…
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046: Ask An Entertainmen Lawyer: Fair Use, A.I. Rights, and more!
Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: Fair Use, A.I. Rights and more! In this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions…
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045: ICFX For Indie Filmmakers: Using LED Walls & Green Screen for In-Camera FX
ICFX For Indie Filmmakers: Using LED Walls & Green Screen for In-Camera FX What do you need to know when prepping and shooting on LED walls? How about using…
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044: A.I. and Film Production
How can A.I. actually benefit your team when it comes to production and post production? How do you use A.I. to enhance (not replace) what your cast and crew…
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043: Want To Fund Your Film? Here's Five Big Shifts You Must Make (with filmmaker Scott DuPont)
How do you approach investors in a time when anyone rarely makes money? What goes in your business plan? Why should you share the bad news first with your…
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042: How To Stop Being Afraid Of Networking - Online & Off! (with Husslup founder H Schuster)
Would you rather stick forks in your eyes than network with strangers? Do you get excited about going to an event to meet people but end up speaking only to…
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041: Demystifying Production Insurance (with Owner of Alan Schlaifer Insurance)
What is Production Insurance exactly? How do you get it affordably for smaller projects? What exactly do all those terms on that certificate of insurance even…
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040: How Do You Direct Non-Scripted TV? (with TV director Steve Abramson)
Until you find a groove getting hired for narrative projects, most directors make their money in the non-scripted world. How can you make the most from your…
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039: The Director - Colorist Relationship
When should you start talks with your colorist? How can you best help them understand your vision? What's the best pipeline to go from production through all…
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038: How Do You Direct Live TV? (with filmmaker Sharon Everitt)
How do you direct live TV? Whether 21 cameras or three, a live audience or not, there are so many considerations that differ from narrative filmmaking. What…
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037: How Do You Sustain A Career In Hollywood (with writer Michael Anthony Snowden)
How do you sustain a career in a business that forgets you the minute you’ve walked out the door? Writer Michael Anthony Snowden’s career took off in 1977…
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036: From Simple Mind Shift To Full Time PAID Working Director?
How can a positive mind shift help you become a working director? How do you turn your relationships into paid directing work? And how does all of that help…
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035: How Do You Fund Your Own Films (with filmmaker Alexandra Boylan)
How do I get money for my own projects? I get asked that question more than any other. The problem is there's no rule book or guide that works 100 percent of…
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034: What Is Script Coverage & Why Is It Important? (with Writer Heather Ostrove)
What is script coverage and why is it so important? When should you even send your script for coverage? How do you build out character breakdowns or break out…
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033: How Do You Prep As A Director? (With Filmmaker Soma Helmi)
How do you shot list? How do you breakdown character arcs? How do you prep with your DP and department heads? Those questions and more will be answered on this…
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032: How Do You Get Your First Feature Film (with Filmmaker Kristin Fairweather)
How do you get your first feature film? How do you nurture relationships to get the first (and the second...and third...and fourth...)? How does social media…
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031: How do you overcome overwhelm and burnout?
Overwhelm and burnout can make you quit things you love, have full mental breakdowns on those you love, and even make you literally sick. How can you avoid it…
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030: How Can Working With a Music Supervisor Level Up Your Film? (with Music Supervisor Jennifer Smith)
What is a music supervisor and how would working with one level up your film? How do you know a music supervisor would be helpful for your project? How do you…
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029: How can understanding your birth chart help you succeed as a director? (with Author/Coach Bonnie Gillespie)
This is not our typical deep dive into the craft or biz of directing, but it just might help you be more successful in both! How can knowing about your birth…
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028: VFX Tech - What Do You Need To Know to Direct?
Is it your dream to direct on an LED stage (like The Mandalorian)? How do you choose between LED wall and green screen? How do you know what to prep before you…
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027: How Do You Create A #1 Hit Narrative Fiction Podcast Series? (with Filmmaker Jenny Curtis)
How do you make a compelling series without any moving images? How do you direct name talent like Helen Hunt and Alan Cumming? How do you direct a series like…
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026: How Do You Get Clients As a Director (with Filmmaker Stacy Singh)
How do you ditch the horrible feeling of waiting for the phone to ring to be told you've been hired? The best way is to go get your own clients, create your…
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025: How Do You Get A Director's Agent (with Agent Sara Alexander)
How do you get repped as a director? What kind of credits are agents looking for? How do you best reach out and keep in touch? How do you know an agent is…
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The Working Director: Helping Emerging Filmmakers Become Working Directors Faster.
The Working Director Podcast is back! Every episode will be dedicated to helping you grow your craft, break through mindset blocks, or give tips to get paid to…
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024: Indie Film Team Talk: Skyman (with Dan Myrick)
Is self-proclaimed alien "experiencer", Carl Merryweather, on the path to filming his own alien abduction? Or is he just another crackpot looking for fame and…
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023: Indie Film Team Talks: Last Call
Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast and Blackmagic Collective Present Film Team Talks: Last Call "Last Call" follows a suicidal alcoholic on the anniversary of his…
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022: Indie Film Team Talks: The Cypher
Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast & Blackmagic Collective Present: "The Cypher" With his reputation and a potential record deal on the line, Khalil confronts his…
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021: Film Team Talks: Delicate State
2nd of 5 live podcasts with indie film talks. Today's film is "Delicate State." Shot over the course of their actual pregnancy with cast doubling as 2-man…
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020: Film Team Talks: Playing with Beethoven
Our first in a series of 5 live podcasts with indie film talks. First up is "Playing with Beethoven." The day before a life-changing competition, a young…
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018: Working With VFX PLUS Obtaining Sponsorship (Guest: John Parenteau)
John Parenteau has worked in nearly every aspect of filmmaking, including cinematography, visual effects, writing, producing and directing. Host Jenn Page and…
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019: Working with Actors from the Actor Perspective (Guest: Senta Moses)
SENTA MOSES MIKAN is known best from her role on "My So-Called Life," but you have seen her face all over from TV to commercials to film. Host Jenn Page and…