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IFH 037: Surviving the Hollywood Implosion with Scott McMahon Dec 31, 2015

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Surviving the Hollywood Implosion with Scott McMahon
Is there an implosion coming to Hollywood? Film Trooper Scott McMahon thinks so and he's not alone. Think its crazy, think again. Listen to what the king of the blockbusters Steven Spielberg had to say,
“There’s going to be an implosion. Mega budget movies are going to go crashing into the ground and that’s going to change the paradigm.”
If the Hollywood implosion does come to fruition, then where do aspiring filmmakers go to make a living? Step in Film Trooper Scott McMahon. Scott created a book entitled "How to Make and Sell Your Film Online and Survive the Hollywood Implosion While Doing It."
There are a lot of books on how to make a movie and how to be part of the Hollywood machine; but this step-by-step guide will show you, the über independent filmmaker...
...how to bypass all of that and get to the heart of making and selling digital products (your film) directly to an online audience and survive the Hollywood implosion while doing it.
I've known Scott McMahon for a while now and he's a wealth of information. He's truly trying to help the "über independent filmmaker" make it in the film business. His site Film Trooper is a perfect extension of his mission.
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IFH 036: How to Direct Actors with Nina Foch Dec 29, 2015

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Have you been confused and frustrated when directing actors? I think every director and actor has been frustrated with each other at one or more points in there career but don't worry Nina Foch is here to help. I'll get to who she is in a moment.
For a filmmaker, directing actors can be a daunting task. Actors seem to have a language of their own which us directors have a very hard time understanding. For those masters like Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, and Martin Scorsese, directing actors is second nature.
They are able to understand the language of the actor. They are able to make a scene come alive. No matter how well a scene is written, if the direct can not communicate with his or her actors then all is lost.
What to do? Enter Nina Foch, the legendary film teacher from the gold standard of film schools, USC School of Cinematic Arts.
As I was looking for filmmaking courses on-line I came across this gem of a course that I couldn't believe was available to us mere indie film mortals. A master class from USC School of Cinematic Arts called Directing the Actor by Nina Foch.
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IFH 035: What Happens After You Win the SXSW Film Festival with Brant Sersen Dec 24, 2015

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Have you always wonder what happens to indie filmmakers who win HUGE film festivals like the SXSW Film Festival? Well wonder no more.
I've invited one of my oldest friends onto the show, Brant Sersen, the writer and director of the SXSW Audience Award winning film "Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story" staring Rob Corddry.
Some other films he's directed are Release, Splinterheads, and Sanatorium.
Over the years I've heard Brant tell me all sorts of stories about his misadventures in Hollywood. So if you are expecting a "Entourage" style story you're on the wrong website.
What I try to do with Indie Film Hustle is to give you the no BS info, stories and experiences you can only get by being in the heat of battle. Brant Sersen's story is no different.
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IFH 034: VFX Supervisor: Their Role & How They Can Help Your Film Dec 22, 2015

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How can a VFX Supervisor make your indie film's VFX shine? I've been a VFX Supervisor on multiple feature films, shorts, commercial and music videos. My job was to get the shots the director wanted done at a high standard and on budget.
I've seen many independent films come through my doors at Numb Robot with VFX dreams in their eye but also with no understanding or budget on how to achieve them, that where a good VFX Supervisor comes in.
In this episode I breakdown what a VFX Supervisor does and also the things indie filmmakers need to understand before creating Jurassic World in their backyard.
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IFH 032: How a Post Production Supervisor Can Save Your Butt! Dec 15, 2015

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So how can a Post Production Supervisor save your butt? Well I've been a Post Production Supervisor for over 15 years and have seen a lot of indie filmmakers get beaten up, taken advantage of and just plain ripped off in the post production process.
In short the Post Production Supervisor is there to protect the film or project from going over budget, ripped off and making sure everything is done on time and budget.
Here is the official definition of a Post Production Supervisor:
Post Production Supervisors are responsible for the post production process, during which they maintain clarity of information and good channels of communication between the producer, editor, supervising sound editor, the facilities companies (such as film labs, CGI studios and negative cutters) and the production accountant.
The Post Production Supervisor has a pivotal role in ensuring that the film's post production budget is manageable and doable, and that all deadlines are met.
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IFH 031: How to Make a Good Script Great with Linda Seger Dec 10, 2015

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Linda Seger is a legend when it comes to screenwriting coaching and script consultanting. She's been couching for over 30 years and pretty much invented the job title. After reading her best selling book, "Making A Good Script Great" I had to have her on the show.
She's best known for her method of analyzing movie scripts, which she originally developed as her graduate school dissertation on "What Makes a Great Script." She founded the script consulting industry, becoming the first entrepreneur who saw script consulting as a business, rather than an offshoot of seminars or books.
Linda Seger has consulted on over 2000 screenplays and over 100 produced films and television shows including Universal Soldier, The Neverending Story II, Luther, The Bridge (miniseries,) etc.
Take a listen to this master class on screenwriting with Linda Seger and get ready to take notes!
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IFH 030: How to Make a Music Video Dec 08, 2015

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So you want to make music videos. Want to follow in the foot steps of David Fincher, Mark Romanek and Spike Jonez? It's not a bad plan at all. Many filmmakers start off in music videos. It's a great place to get experience, learn the tools and experiment.
I've directed a few music videos in my day and have worked in some capacity on hundreds over the years. I wanted to do an episode where I breakdown my process for making a music video. The music video in question is for the band Ozomatli and the stand up comic Gabriel Iglesias aka Fluffy.
Gab and I have done a few projects together over the years, two of which were music videos, Hey It's Fluffy and Stand Up Revolution.
I had an absolute ball shooting both. Today we will be dissecting Stand Up Revolution, which was for his Comedy Central show "Gabriel Iglesias Presents: Stand-Up Revolution." It was a large production for me and I learn a ton.
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IFH 029: Blueprint to Make it in the Film Business with Richard "RB" Botto from Stage 32 Dec 03, 2015

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Blueprint to Make it in the Film Business with Stage 32
Have you ever wanted an easy blueprint to make it in the film business? I know I have. Well you are in for a treat. I had an amazing interview with Richard "RB" Botto from the online film community Stage 32.com.
Stage 32 is a US-based social network and educational site for creative professionals who work in film, television and theater. Stage 32 links professionals in the entertainment industry including directors, writers, actors and entertainment staff.
It caters to film industry professionals with featured bloggers, online education taught by industry professionals, news from Hollywood and filming locations around the world, Stage 32 meetups page, an online lounge and a film business jobs page that allows members to connect with others on film ventures, along with standard social media functions.
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IFH 028: How Quentin Tarantino is Keeping Film Alive w/ The Hateful Eight Dec 01, 2015

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Ah, the good ol' digital vs film debate. Well you won't get any of that in the article or podcast. With Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight coming out Dec 25, 2015, and it being shot in "Glorious 70mm," there has been a lot of chatter about film again.
With filmmakers like Christopher Nolan shooting 35mm and IMAX on his latest film and JJ Abrams shooting Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 35 mm, film seems to still be an art form that many filmmakers are not ready to let go of just yet.
What Quentin Tarantino has done with The Hateful Eight is unique. He has brought back to life the Ultra Panavision 70 technique along with anamorphic 65mm lenses that haven't been seen since the 60's.
Here are some specs:
Camera: Panavision 65 HR Camera and Panavision Panaflex System 65 Studio
Lenses: Panavision APO Panatar
Film Stock 65mm: Kodak Vision3 200T 5213, Vision3 500T 5219
Aspect Ratio: 2.75:1
Listen to the episode for the rest.
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IFH 027: Kico Velarde - From Being Broke to Emmy Winner Nov 26, 2015

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IFH 027: Kico Velarde - From Being Broke to Emmy Winner
The Cinderella story that is Kico Velarde's life is remarkable. From being a struggling out of work editor to becoming the toast of the Cannes International Film Festival to winning an Emmy for producing Jay Leno's Garage. Crazy!!!
His film PVC-1 - was accepted into the Director's Fortnight at the Cannes International Film Festival and was nominated for the Camera D' Or Award in 2007. He became the toast of the festival but barely had two cents to rub together as he spent his last cash on tickets to the festival.
After the festival it took sometime to get back on his feet but then got an opportunity of a lifetime, to work as an editor on a small YouTube show about Jay Leno's Garage. Fast forward a year and he wins an Emmy for the show and the rest is history.
Kico's story is truly an inspirational one. Take a listen and get ready to be inspired.
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