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Indie Artists Tribe

DIY filmmakers, actors, screenwriters and industry experts, share their tips on creating, marketing and distributing socially conscious content.

Latest Episodes:

018: Two Time Author and Master Screenwriting Career Coach Lee Jessup Apr 26, 2017

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Lee Jessup is a two time author and Master Screenwriting Career Coach for Emerging and Professional Screenwriters.

Author of Getting It Write: An Insider’s Guide To A Screenwriting Career and Breaking In: Tales From The Screenwriting Trenches.

In this episode Lee shares tips on what it takes to become a professional screenwriter. She is extremly knowledgable and her passion and wisdom are palpable. If you are a screenwriter trying to "break in" you do not want to miss this episode!

Check out her latest book here: http://leejessup.com/shop/books/breaking-in-tales-from-the-screenwriting-trenches/

or visit her website: http://leejessup.com/

017: Updates on Ya'Ke, Don Wallace, Brianna Brown and more! Apr 19, 2017

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It’s funny because I did not originally intend to do an update episode, but seeing that some of my guests continue to kill it, I just had to share their success and progress. Not only to support them but also to hopefully inspire you!

Please check out the following new links from some of our guests:

1.Ya'Ke's new series, check out the trailer and please support the the Facebook Page!

https://www.facebook.com/beginningandendingofeverything/

2. Don Wallace's Film BLUE is now available on Amazon, check it out here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XY4LX5N/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_I6M5yb6HMBF23

3. DaJuan's Season Three Premiere of BOSCH is Available April 21st on Amazon, check it out here:

https://www.amazon.com/BoschSeason3

4. Brianna Brown booked a role on the DYNASTY pilot, here is the announcement:

http://tvline.com/2017/03/21/dynasty-pilot-brianna-brown-cast-claudia/

5. Goapele has completed her most recent record and is now on tour, for tour dates click here: https://goapele.com/

6. Angela www.elevatefilm.com

016: Award Winning Producer/Writer/Director on Producing Projects With a Social Impact Apr 12, 2017

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This is Part #2 of Episode #4. Here Linda talks more about her current projects and why she made the shift to producing projects that have social impact and meaning.

In this episode she also shares some great tips for writers, tips on marketing and dives deeper into the importance and the passion she has for her latest projects.

For more info about Linda, please visit: http://www.runawayproductions.tv/

Intro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191

015: How to apply marketing strategies, entrepreneurism to your indie film projects and so much more with Scott McMahon. Apr 05, 2017

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Filmmaker, author, actor and podcaster Scott McMahon has spent the past 20 years working professionally in the areas of interactive gaming, film, TV, video production, and web media creation. For nearly 12 years he supervised the Cinematic Department for Sony PlayStation and was fortunate enough to get a chance to play in that huge sandbox, working with some of the world's best animators, technicians, and visual effects artists. Upon leaving PlayStation ...The economy was tanking, people were losing their jobs, and he did what any genius would do...Go to Hollywood and make an independent film! His film, called DO-OVER, came close to getting made, but there are tons films that "almost" get made in Hollywood. Scott's film was just another one of those sad tales that was not meant to be ... But from that experience he began searching for a way to make films without the permission of so many gate keepers and build a sustainable living from this notion. This is how Scott's podcast was born and what he shares with me in episode #15. Scott is a very passionate educator and a true wealth of knowledge and experience. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed learning form Scott!

To learn more about Scott, please visit www.filmtrooper.com

Intro/outro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191

014: What every filmmaker needs to know about working with a publicist. Mar 29, 2017

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Spotlight PR Founder and Head Publicist, Tammy Lynn, benefits from more than 15 years public relations experience, providing her the opportunity to build long-standing relationships with a variety of media outlets.

Having worked in Los Angeles and New York City for some of the largest PR companies in the business, Tammy was responsible for overseeing PR strategy and cultivating media relationships.

She quickly gained the knowledge and tools to take her skills out on her own, and as a freelance publicist since 1998, Tammy has worked on a variety of projects spanning entertainment, lifestyle, technology, health/medical, public affairs/non-profit, consumer product, and publishing.

www.spotlightprcomany.com

013: Producer and Actor of Emmy Nominated LGBT Series Eastsiders and Master Social Media Strategist, John Halbach Mar 22, 2017

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John Halbach is the Executive Producer (and plays Ian) on the Emmy-nominated LGBT series EastSiders.

He is a also a Social Media Specialist whose clients have included Broadway shows such as “Fun Home,” “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” "Fully Committed," "This is Our Youth," and "Fish in the Dark," as well as Disney on Ice, Marvel Universe Live, Chef Chris Santos, Fusion TV, The History Channel, Discover the Dinosaurs UNLEASHED, The Empire Hotel, and Rituals Cosmetics.

He and his husband, Kit Williamson, also produce and star in a series of ongoing travel videos for OUT Magazine with partners such as the MGM Hotel Group and the Key West Tourism Board.

John is a natural teacher and in this episode shares tips on crowdfunding, social media and PR. He is a true gem!

012: How indie filmmakers can learn from indie singer/songer Goapele Mar 15, 2017

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In this episode, talented singer/songwriter Goapele shares how she independently produced her first record.

She also talks about her writing process, working with other writers, expanding her artistry and stepping into the world of acting.

www.Goapele.com

Goapele's Music

011: The top three takeaways from the first ten episodes Mar 08, 2017

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Episode # 11 is a solo re-cap episode where our host Angela Matemotja gathers the top three takeaways from the first ten episodes.

Our award winning filmmaker and actor guests all seemed to have a common theme and shared a similar work ethic, attitude and point of view about their work.

In this episode we discuss the importance of budget on your filmmaking journey, what it takes to have a robust acting and filmmaking career, and how mindset is the #1 trait that all of our guests seem to have mastered in one way or another.

TOP THREE TAKEAWAYS:

Budget
Mindset
Work Ethic

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010: Indie Film Producer Jenna Edwards says: make your passion feature film project! Mar 01, 2017

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Episode #10 Producer Jenna Edwards says that you should make the movie that you actually want to make and PAY YOURSELF!

In this episode, Jenna shares her knowledge on indie film producing, how mindset is incredibly important to your success and why you should not wait to make your passion project.

http://indiemoviemastery.com/

009: Award Winning Writer/Director shares his writing process, his approach to directing, and so much more! Feb 22, 2017

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Ya'Ke's first feature film WOLF: click here to purchase: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/movie/wolf/id781174196

ONE HITTA QUITTA: https://youtu.be/TEGDp-bXJFY

KTRINA'S SON on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/119786358

Ya'Ke's TedTalk: https://youtu.be/MfzP4Obnh5E

Recommendations:

Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film & Television by Judith Weston

The Film Director's Intuition: Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques by Judith Weston

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