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 18: An (Actual) Update From Space Dream Productions!
Join Koura (and Spacey and Bryan!) as she offers a podcast update. Enjoy!
If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to [email protected]! Check out spacedreamfilms.com…
Episode 17: What Do You Need to Know About Sound in Film, Actually?? With Mac Smith of Skywalker Sound
Join Koura on Episode 17 of Filmmaking (Actually) as she learns and discusses sound in film with Mac Smith, Sound Designer and Supervising Sound Editor at Skywalker Sound, the sound effects, sound ed…
Episode 16: What Do You Need to Know About Casting, Actually??
Join Koura on Episode 16 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about...casting! Defined as the assigning of parts in a play, film, or other production, specifically to actors, casting is one of the most …
Episode 15: What Should You Know About Networking, Actually??
Join Koura on Episode 15 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about...networking! Defined as a group or system of interconnected people or things, a network is not just about computers when it comes to …
Episode 14: What Does Business Have to Do with Filmmaking (Actually)??
Join Koura on Episode 14 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about...business! Defined as the practice of making one's living by engaging in trade, commerce and dealings, it's important know how to run…
Episode 13: What More Should You (Actually) Know About the 48 Hour Film Project??
Join Koura in this follow-up episode, regarding the 48 Hour Film Project, about what MORE you should know about that wild and sleepless weekend in which you and a team make a movie - write, shoot an…
Episode 12: What Should You (Actually) Know About the 48 Hour Film Project??
Join Koura as she discusses what you should know about that wild and sleepless weekend in which you and a team make a movie - write, shoot and edit it - in just 48 hours!! The 48 Hour Film Project is…
Episode 11: What Should You Know About Contracts, Actually??
While this is not legal advice from a lawyer, join Koura Linda as she discusses a side of the filmmaking world that should be talked about - the legal side! Don't let yourself get screwed over by bad…
Episode 10: How Do You Fest at Sundance, Actually??
Join Koura on the tenth episode of Filmmaking (Actually) as she discusses what she calls the "most wonderful time of the year" - not Christmas, not Hanukkah, not Festivus, but the Sundance Film Festi…
Episode 9: What Do You Need to Know About Film Distribution, Actually?? With Erik Lundmark (Part 2)
Join Koura Linda in part two of a two-part series as she discusses film distribution with Erik Lundmark, CEO of Leomark Studios, a film production, post-production, and distribution company with more…
Episode 8: What Do You Need to Know About Film Distribution, Actually?? With Erik Lundmark (Part 1)
Join Koura Linda in part one of a two-part series as she discusses film distribution with Erik Lundmark, CEO of Leomark Studios, a film production, post-production, and distribution company with more…
Episode 7: How Do You Actually Not Freeze at Sundance??
Join Koura on Episode 7 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about a timely topic for those of you who are headed to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Located at over 10,000 feet above sea …
Episode 6: How Do You Documentary?? With Ansley Sawyer (Part 2)
Join Koura Linda in part two of a two-part series as she discusses the ins and outs and ups and downs of making documentary films with award-winning producer and director Ansley Sawyer! Along with di…
Episode 5: How Do You Documentary?? With Ansley Sawyer (Part 1)
Join Koura Linda in part one of a two-part series as she discusses the ins and outs and ups and downs of making documentary films with award-winning producer and director Ansley Sawyer! Along with di…
Episode 4: What Belongs on the Page??
Join Koura on Episode 4 of Filmmaking (Actually) as she answers her first listener e-mail - from none other than her Mom! What belongs on the page when a writer is crafting a screenplay? How much roo…
Episode 3: What's Important About Scriptwriting, Actually??
Join Koura on Filmmaking Actually in episode three: Revenge of the Script! How do you go about writing in the first place? How do you avoid and overcome writer's block? How do you avoid writing the s…
Episode 2: What is Intentional Filmmaking??
Join Koura on Episode 2 of Filmmaking (Actually) to dig into what she calls 'intentional filmmaking.' Based on your resources and what you want to do with your film, be it a short or feature-length, …
Episode 1: How Do You Make a Movie??
Join Koura on the first episode of Filmmaking (Actually) as she details the steps she takes when making movies - and you can, too! While everyone can have their own process, every film project goes t…
Episode 0: Welcome to the Filmmaking (Actually) Podcast!
Join award-winning filmmaker Koura Linda as she welcomes you to the Filmmaking (Actually) podcast - yay! Who is she? How is she? When is she? Koura answers those questions and more for those who want…