Get Real: Indie Filmmakers

Today we are joined by directing coach Peter D. Marshall, author of 'Making the Magic Happen,' to talk about how directors can manage those tough casting choices. Peter has worked in the motion pictu…

Linda Seger is one of the world's foremost script consultants, best known for contributions to films like 'Braindead' and 'Universal Soldier.' Linda wrote several books on screenwriting, including Ma…

Confused about indie film distribution in 2019? We are joined by the "Self Distribution Guy" to demystify the current film distribution marketplace. Jason Brubaker of Filmmaking Stuff and Filmmaking …

James Forsher, author of 'Stock Footage,' served as a consultant for ABC News and PBS Marketplace, and was a content producer at Person and Allyn & Bacon. His TV programs include Discovery's 'Hollywo…

Jason Kolinsky and Bob McFarlane join us from the 'Save the Cat!' team to introduce their newest screenwriting software which now includes tools for TV series and novel writers.  Jason is Chief Marke…

Tom Malloy is an award-winning actor, producer, public speaker, and has raised over $25 million for indie film projects so far.  He wrote the book "Bankroll: A New Approach to Financing Feature Films…

Morrie Warshawski joins us with specific steps on raising your film financing through house parties.  Morrie wrote two books on fundraising: "Shaking the Money Tree" and "The Fundraising Houseparty."

Marketing is the thing indie filmmakers tend to be afraid of or don't fully understand, so they procrastinate.  Sundance rebel Diane Bell says hiring a Producer of Marketing and Distribution (PMD) ea…

Mythologist John Bucher joins us to talk about storytelling in the modern era, how new media formats effect the length and style of story.  He is author of 'Master of the Cinematic Universe' and teac…

We talk with journalist Katie Kilkenny of The Hollywood Reporter about the phenomenon of film industry professionals living in their vans in Los Angeles.  It's more common than you might think, and i…

Film scholar Lester D. Friedman chats with us about Clint Eastwood as a filmmaker.  He edited the new book of academic essays, "Tough Ain't Enough: New Perspectives on the Films of Clint Eastwood." L…

Film & TV Producer Rona Edwards brings us real, concrete festival tips, including her 5 mistakes filmmakers tend to make.  She has produced for NBC, USA, SyFi, ABC, VH1, Sat.1/Studio Hamburg, Warner …

Producer Mara Lesemann returns with advice on recognizing when you need to fire someone, and then having the confidence to actually carry it out. Mara wrote and produced two feature films: 'Surviving…

Morgan Sandler joins us to discuss visual storytelling, plus we have an update on the Apu controversy and script contest winner. Morgan Sandler, author of 'Visual Storytelling: How to Speak to the Au…

[Halloween Edition] We are joined by forensic specialist, screenwriter, speaker, and author Jennifer Dornbush. Because her father was a medical examiner, she grew up with human skeletons in her house…

Producer Mara Lesemann joins us with detailed advice on getting stars attached to indie films. Mara has written two feature screenplays that became successful films: 'Surviving Family' and 'Detours.'…

Emmy Award winner Barbara Multer-Wellin is known as the "Docu-Diva," a documentary writer/producer for HBO, Showtime, Lifetime, TLC, The Discovery Channel, UPN, Lifetime, TBS, PBS, and HGTV. Barbara …

Indie director, author, radio producer, and "Hitchcock Whisperer" Jeffrey Michael Bays talks about creating gripping moments for all genres of film. He produced the SiriusXM radio production 'Not Fro…

Indie director, screenwriter, and Sundance rebel Diane Bell says it's time to stop waiting around for someone else you produce your script. Her new book 'Shoot From the Heart: Successful Filmmaking f…

Crowdfunding zen manager John Trigonis (the guy with the hat) returns with more insights on building a fan base prior to a campaign, and how to convince friends/family to donate early. John worked at…