Filmmaking (Actually)
On the Filmmaking (Actually) podcast, award-winning indie filmmaker Koura Linda talks all things indie film, from project development through navigating the festival circuit!
With over 30 completed projects under her belt since late 2016, over 200 award nominations and almost 70 awards, Koura gives the nitty-gritty on what it takes to make a film.
From finding (or writing) a good story, to casting and auditioning, getting funding, planning for post production, utilizing festivals to grow your network, and everything in between including travel tips and any other random related topic.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 54: How Do You Define Your Audience, Actually?
How broad (or narrow) should your audience definition be? What makes up YOUR audience? How will you know when you've defined your audience? How do you connect your work with your audience? Koura Lind…
Episode 53: How Important Are Cover Letters, Actually?
Do cover letters even matter? Does anyone read them? What about when applying to a job in the world of film? Should you write them just in case...?
Koura Linda answers these questions and more in thi…
Episode 52: "It Takes a Crew" Meme Reaction, Actually!!
How much of a team does it take, actually? And how do collaborations all come together?
Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tune…
Episode 51: Fade Out the "Fade In", Actually!
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
Koura shares her own personal experiences as well as insights from industry professionals, highlighting how understanding your strengths and passions can set you up …
Episode 50: How Do You (Actually) Find Your Lane??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
In this episode, Koura Linda explores the crucial topic of finding your lane in the film industry and beyond. While there's often pressure to follow a predetermined …
Episode 49: Why Do Internships Matter, Actually??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
In this episode, Koura Linda dives into the hot topic of why internships matter in the film industry and beyond! Sure, classroom learning and personal projects are i…
Episode 48: What Kind of Producer Do You Need, Actually??
In this episode of Filmmaking (Actually), Koura Linda dives into the often misunderstood world of film producers! Sure, we've all heard of the Executive Producer who might fund your project. But did …
Episode 47: What Are Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills, Actually??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
In this episode, Koura Linda dives into the hot topic of hard skills versus soft skills in the film industry! Sure, the nitty-gritty hard skill stuff like camera wo…
Episode 46: 5 Years (Actually)!!!
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! We're back, and we can’t believe we are celebrating being five years old today! Well, the podcast, not us.
Join Koura Linda as she recaps the last five years and lo…
Episode 45: How Did We Pull Off "The Heist" (Actually)? w/ This Ability Clinic
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
This episode is excerpted from a panel where Koura sat down for an interview discussing the latest Space Dream Productions film project, called The Heist -- which is…
Episode 43: How Do You Finance Your Dreams, Actually?? Part 1
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
This episode is a Part One of Two excerpts from a panel exclusive to Patreon supporters diving into the ins and outs and stuff no one likes talking about: how do you…
Episode 44: How Do You Finance Your Dreams, Actually?? Part 2
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
This episode is the Part Two, excerpted from a panel exclusive to Patreon supporters diving into the ins and outs and stuff no one likes talking about: how do you fi…
BONUS: Cinderella, Star Wars, and Newsies - Koura Talks Disney w/ Spacey
Listen to this special bonus episode that is a throwback to 2020, when Koura joined Spacey on an episode of The Disney Positive Podcast. Through the conversation, you find out who Koura is and what m…
Episode 42: A Zero-Budget Movie - How Do You Do That, Actually??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, Koura Linda dives into that deep dark well of zero-budget filmmaking! But is it even possible? Or is it a myth?
If you have any questions or comment…
Episode 41: Writing With Feeling - How Important Is It, Actually??
Welcome to another episode of Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, written by Spacey, Koura Linda shares a valuable piece of advice that has helped her and Spacey and other storytellers: it's all …
BONUS: How Do We Manage, Actually??
In this episode, our host Koura Linda speaks with a panel of film professionals at various stages of their filmmaking careers: SCAD 2022 Valedictorian and full-time filmmaker Sarah M. Penn, UCF Scre…
Episode 40: Film School - Should You or Shouldn't You, Actually?? Interview with Sarah M. Pennington
Get ready to hear from a true rising star! On this episode of "Filmmaking Actually," Koura Linda sits down with Sarah M. Pennington, a recent film school graduate, motivational speaker, and USA Natio…
Episode 39: Ask Koura & Spacey Anything!: A Space Dream Patreon Discussion (Part 2)
Join Koura Linda and Spaceship for Part Two of a two-part series featuring Space Dream Productions' third Patreon-exclusive event! A live virtual panel with Team SpaceLilly answering your questions a…
Episode 38: Ask Koura & Spacey Anything!: A Space Dream Patreon Discussion (Part 1)
Join Koura Linda and Spaceship for Part One of a two-part series featuring Space Dream Productions' third Patreon-exclusive event! A live virtual panel with Team SpaceLilly answering your questions a…
Episode 37: What Makes a Great Writer, Actually??: A Space Dream Patreon Discussion (Part 2)
Join Koura Linda for Part Two of a two-part series featuring Space Dream Productions' second Patreon-exclusive event! A live virtual panel with established writers of film, TV, and novels give some f…