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I talk to Chris Cronin, celebrated shorts director, former university mate, and now Total Film & Mark Kermode celebrated feature filmmaker. His debut feature "The Moor" is out now for just £7.99 to own in the UK and has racked up multiple glowing reviews. This is one indie horror that's definitely worth your time. It's also (slightly annoyingly) made by someone I used to know AND it's set in Yorkshire. What more could you want? I chat to Chris as a filmmaker to get all the nuggets of advice I can as well as big up his film (it's genuinely great) and have a bit of a general catchup. This was a great one for me, and I think it's full of really useful information for you guys, the listeners, trying to do what we're all trying to do: Make it in Movie Making.
www.chriscronin.co.uk
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In this episode I talk to Jay Vinitsky, former post-production supervisor in Hollywood! He's worked on some of the biggest films I grew up with. From Lost in Space to Tenacious D via 2 Horrible Bosses and 4 Final Destinations. He also helped Samuel L. Jackson replace one of cinema's greatest lines for the TV safe version of Snakes on a Plane. In the episode we hear all about how Jay upped sticks to LA to make it big, and actually pulled it off. Along the way there's advice for any aspiring creative person. This is what this podcast is all about. Enjoy!
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Pedro Flores Maldonado had a smash hit in 2020, right before the pandemic with his first feature film "Sí, Mi Amor" being the most successful film in cinemas in Peru that year. He has since produced 2 sequels and another original film - all of which are on Netflix. He's recently completed a documentary, Orígena, that's freely available and he just keeps going with more projects to come. We had a chat about finding that success and his continuing journey. This episode is in Spanish, so I've included the link to Pedro's English Wikipedia page which lists his work for you to explore if you don't speak Spanish (and you can watch the films subtitled on Netflix). Back to English next time with another exciting guest.
Pedro Flores Maldonado - Wikipedia
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This week I speak to long time friend and sometimes collaborator Tony Coughlan about his career, the road from amateur to professional actor and the range of projects he's involved with from the Batman/film noir inspired Mr. Justice, to IRA drama Awaken: The Patrick O'Connor Story right up to his role in the recent smash hit Paramount+ series Knuckles. We also go all the way back down to earth (and into space) with our collaboration, the James Bond parody, Dr. No-Means-Yes. This is a great episode for any aspiring actor to listen to. Full of insights, and only occasionally do we meander into things like Goldfinger in 4K (ok, film fans talk about films sometimes!)
You can find all of Tony's links here: https://linktr.ee/tonycoughlan
Mr. Justice trailer
Dr.No-Means-Yes
Also mentioned in the episode, Tony's director friend Matthew Cooper and his trilogy of HP Lovecraft films.
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This week on the show we have some of the team behind the new indie horror film, Weekend Deadaway.
I'm joined by writer/director Clinton J. Phillips and star Nickie KruszynskiLearn more about the film, its creation, how it's being promoted, and where you might be able to see it.
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Today I talk to Bob Golibersuch, president and founder of The Screening Room Cinema and Arts Café. Bob has over thirty years of experience running his own cinema, and as such is a central figure in the Buffalo independent filmmaking scene. He has always supported local artists (my film What You Can't Promise premiered there) and has even hosted a few film festivals at the venue, but its main charm is the opportunity to see a huge range of classics from all genres (going all the way back to the 1920s up to the present) on the big screen. There are also live events and private hires for many purposes. It's just a fantastic place to hang out if ever you have the opportunity to visit. Learn about the history of the cinema, and Bob's story, right here. You might also find yourself inspired to set up your own cinema. If so, Bob offers consultancy in that area too.
THE SCREENING ROOM Cinema & Arts CaféBoulevard Mall1265 Niagara Falls Blvd (Store #207)(Separate entrance outside of mall
facing Wegmans & Alberta Drive)Amherst, NYwww.screeningroom.nethttp://www.screeningroomcinemas.com
https://www.facebook.com/screeningroomcinemacafe -
Christian Dines talks all about his cinematic adventures to date. Filmmaking, acting, editing, the state of the indie industry (indiestry?), it's all here. From 1999 to now, this is a solid history for anyone just starting out, and good advice and insight for the rest of us.
Find Christian in all these places:
https://www.youtube.com/@christiandines
https://www.realigofilms.com/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1836630
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This is the shameless promotional episode, but it's also an outline for the future of the podcast, and a little bit about myself.
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Gregory Lamberson is a member of the Producers Guild of America, International Thriller Writers, and the Horror Writers Association. He writes, produces and directs his own independent feature films and freelances on others, and has authored fifteen published books including twelve novels, two novellas, and one instructional filmmaking guide. He also runs the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival, which opens its tenth year today!
Greg at imdb
Buffalo Dreams Festival official Facebook
Full festival schedule
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Actress, filmmaker, acting & career coach Lisa Riesner gets into all of those things and more in this week's podcast. We talk about putting yourself out there (online and otherwise) so others know who you are, and the importance of following through with committing to and being the person you decide you are going to be. Go ahead and destroy your reputation!
www.actingandcareercoaching.com
www.lisariesner.com
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0kH3NqLZ-nxHYkyoHak_ADuring our discussion Lisa references the book "The 7 habits of successful people" as "The 7 ways to effectiveness" from its German title (Die 7 Wege zur Effektivität). If Lisa's ideas speak to you, be sure to seek out a copy.
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This was a fascinating chat with Mattias Andersson, in which we cover becoming a filmmaker in a place with no film hub (in this case Umeå, Sweden), following your passions to make a life in film work for you, and the various ways in which Mattias is carving himself a niche.
We start by discussing his new love of Unreal Engine for previs (as well as PolyCam and CineTracer), his desire to teach and share on Youtube and the many wonders of his career so far, which include working as director of photography on the mega hit Kung Fury. Of course we discuss that film in some depth, but we also cover many fascinating topics for up and coming filmmakers as well as some of the other notable films he's worked on such as Undress Me and The Proletarian (which includes a not very podcast friendly description of a technocrane). He's also done videos for Eurovision, which I couldn't bring myself to not mention.
Finally here are the links to his One Man Crew Instagram and his professional website.
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Taylor Martin makes films and wins awards. Lots of them. Her main focus is making (and winning) 48 hour film competitions then taking her shorts on festival runs around the world. In this, the longest episode yet, we discuss gender roles, making it as a filmmaker with no connections, making those connections, and some more personal challenges including health concerns. Taylor is a competitive filmmaker out to take on the world and aspiring to be running the show (or shows) within the next few years. You can watch all of her films - Give the Gate, Billy Must Live, Simulacrum - on the Nox Luna Youtube Channel. You can find Taylor on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook or check out her IMDb (though she never does).
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Liam Regan is a filmaker from South Yorkshire. Yes, there are (at least) two of us. A lifelong Troma fan whose own films fit that same niche. Creator of two feature films, My Bloody Banjo and Eating Miss Campbell and now, DVD/Blu-Ray special edition distrubution house, Refuse Films : Repugnant Underground Filmmaking. Find Liam on Instragram @refuseliam @refusefilms and at refusefilms.com
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It’s not every film podcast that discusses both Tokyo Story and Die Hard 3, or flows from Robert Bresson to Sharknado, yet here we are; a one-on-one with fellow “Filmmaker to Watch” Victoria Hutton. She is someone to watch, and if you’re in Buffalo and fast enough, youcan. This weekend she has two films screening at the Valkyrie Film Festival.
In the episode we get into writing, acting, directing and all that jazz (actually opera), as well as our ruminations on the pros and cons of life in the digital age. From shallow vs deep focus to shallow vs deep filmmakers, this was quite the geek-out. Enjoy!
Check out Victoria and her art at www.victoria-hutton.com or find her on Instagram.
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Buffalo writer/director/actor Colin Taylor discusses his debut feature film "Chicken Strips: The trials and tribulations of becoming a garage band" which premieres at Buffalo's North Park Theatre soon. Get your tickets here. For non-Buffalo folks, there's some useful information here on how to get your own feature project off the ground.
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A conversation with April Yanko starting with Butt Stuff, her new short film, and the major crowdfunding project that she pulled off to support it. April talks about moving to LA from Pennsylvania and working as an actor, writer, director and general creative person. This was a really fun and informative chat and I think you'll get a lot out of it. You can find April all over the web, at her official site AprilYanko.com, on Instagram (twice) and on Twitter. The page for the Butt Stuff crowdfunder on Seed and Spark is here.
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In this episode, I talk to artist / musician / writer / director (and friend!) MJ Dixon. He has made nine low budget features and has three more in production, all part of his own cinematic Mycho universe. He's also made countless shorts and most recently, he has created several spin-off videogames including one that stars a digital version of me. You can find all things Mycho at www.mycho.co.uk and you can listen to his most recent (one of many) podcast, It's Only a Sequel wherever you get podcasts, where among other films, you can hear the two of us discuss my favourite horror sequel, Scream 2.
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The podcast returns! In a long overdue release, I talk to filmmaker Keith Allott about pretty much everything an independent filmmaker needs to know. Keith has a string of successful short films under his belt. In this episode you will hear all about how he got to where he is, his process, and how to make film festivals work for you. With the success he's having, he would know. You can watch Keith's older shorts on vimeo and youtube. You can see his current film, Lifelike at the New York City Indie Film Festival in June.
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Jono Smith followed his passions to become a tattoo artist and later a popular Youtuber. We talk all about his personal journey and his steps to success. He also gives some great advice for anyone hoping to launch themselves online.
You can watch his videos and help him reach his silver award for subscribers on his Youtube channel, Jono Smith.
You can also find him on Instagram @jonosmithtattoo. - Mostrar más
