Inside Independent Filmmaking w/ Lisa Black | Chaos, Creativity & How Movies Get Made

Step behind the scenes with powerhouse indie film producer Lisa Black as she shares her incredible journey from the corporate world to the chaotic, creative, and high-stakes world of independent filmmaking.

In this raw and revealing interview, Lisa opens up about:

Surviving freezing chaos on a Norwegian set

Saving a neighborhood from a potential explosion mid-filming

Producing the first major film in Delaware since Dead Poets Society

Her path to becoming a PGA executive and industry leader

How she blends business savvy with creative vision to make movies happen

🎥 Featuring stories from The Bird Catcher, Miles, and the upcoming Death on the Brandywine — this episode is a masterclass in grit, hustle, and art.

👉 If you’ve ever dreamed of making movies, or just love hearing what really happens behind the camera, this is for you.

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0:00 – Risk & Chaos in Indie Filmmaking

0:35 – What It Means to Be an Independent Producer

1:51 – Lisa’s Corporate Background & Pivot to Film

3:30 – From Price Waterhouse to Producing Oscar-Nominated Talent

4:17 – Chaos Story #1: Frozen in Norway on The Bird Catcher

6:20 – Chaos Story #2: Basement Gas Leak During Miles

7:57 – Death on the Brandywine: First Major Film in Delaware Since Dead Poets Society

9:50 – Shooting on a Budget Without Tax Incentives

10:50 – Plot of *Death on the Brandywine* (No Spoilers!)

11:07 – Future Film Festivals & 2026 Release Plans

11:30 – A Shoutout to the Boys & Girls Club

11:55 – Lisa’s Daughter: Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur

13:02 – What the PGA *Really* Means (It’s Not Golf)

14:00 – Lisa’s Role in the Producers Guild of America

15:00 – Defining What a Producer Actually Does

16:45 – Fun Fact: Lisa’s Golf Game & Corporate Days

17:02 – Final Thoughts: Rainbows, Film, and the Power of Dreams

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