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Jim Cummings on Why it Doesn't Matter if Hollywood Cares About Your Films Feb 21, 2023

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Jim Cummings is the producer/director/writer/actor behind acclaimed feature and short films like Thunder Road, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, and The Beta Test. His work has garnered multiple Grand Jury Prize nominations and wins at both Sundance and SXSW.
In episode #004 of the Musicbed Podcast, Jim offers empowering advice for filmmakers attempting to break into Hollywood on their own terms Topics include finding allies among industry gatekeepers, making the most out of DIY distribution, and the years-long journey to overnight success.

• The reality of the Hollywood machine
• Bootstrapping your own success
• Capitalizing on new-found clout
• The secrets of DIY distribution
• The positive impact of "summer camp" sets
• The Sundance/SXSW/Cannes experience

Thunder Road—https://vimeo.com/174957219
The Beta Test—https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11738830/
The Wolf of Snow Hollow—https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11140488
David Fincher—https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000399/
Alien 3—https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103644/
David Gordon Green—https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0337773/
Halloween Kills—https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10665338/
Sundance2016—https://vimeo.com/173868076
The Robbery—https://vimeo.com/205973976
Lil Dicky—https://www.youtube.com/@LilDickyRap/videos
Musicbed Podcast—linktr.ee/musicbed

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Jared Malik Royal on The Power of Art-First Filmmaking Feb 07, 2023

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Director Jared Malik Royal has worked for brands like Hypebeast, Mercedes-Benz, and Levi’s. He’s directed videos and teasers for artists Samm Henshaw, Daniel Caesar, Bryan Senti, and more.
In episode #003 of the Musicbed Podcast, Jared shares the value of staying present in an age of distractions. Topics include the real-life hope found in sci-fi world-building, the meaningful differences between art and content, and why creatives might be thinking the wrong way about AI.

Jared Malik Royal—https://www.jaredmroyal.com/
Alien—https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/
The Fifth Element—https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119116/
Blade—https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120611/
Heal—https://www.jaredmroyal.com/project-tape-heal
DALL·E 2—https://openai.com/dall-e-2/
Musicbed Podcast—linktr.ee/musicbed
Listen to Jared Malik Royal's favorite songs on Musicbed— https://musicbed.com/playlists/jared-malik-royal/4206
Read more about our podcast with Jared Malik Royal: https://musicbed.com/blog/films/podcast/musicbed-podcast-003-with-director-jared-malik-royal

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Eliot Rausch on Turning Your Unique POV Into Your Superpower Jan 24, 2023

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Eliot Rausch is one of the most in-demand directors in the industry. His rise to acclaim was quick and unconventional, and his outlook remains undeniably unique.
In episode #002 of the Musicbed Podcast, Eliot offers creatives a master class in navigating the intersection of vulnerability and vision. Topics include finding acceptance as an outsider, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how he uses difficult raw emotions to his advantage.

Eliot Rausch—http://www.eliotrausch.com
How to Win Friends and Influence People—https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influence_People
Last Minutes With ODEN—https://vimeo.com/8191217
Alejandro Iñárritu—https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0327944/
The Revenant—https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/
Unbreakable—https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0217869/
A World Unseen—https://youtu.be/pJfTfsXFbLk
Breathing Underwater—https://vimeo.com/94936857
Chad—https://vimeo.com/groups/686279/videos/187759429
Unique—https://vimeo.com/187759430
Musicbed Podcast—linktr.ee/musicbed

Listen to Eliot Rausch's favorite songs on Musicbed — https://musicbed.com/playlists/eliot-rausch/4192
Read more about our podcast with Eliot Rausch — https://musicbed.com/blog/films/podcast/002-eliot-rausch-on-turning-your-unique-pov-into-your-superpower

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Natalie Kingston on The Challenges and Thrills of Filming an Apple TV+ Series Jan 10, 2023

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DP Natalie Kingston’s most recent work is the acclaimed Apple TV+ series, Black Bird.
In episode #001 of the Musicbed Podcast, Natalie discusses navigating the show’s accelerated interview and pre-production process, shares the value of trusting yourself when up against the clock, and offers advice for shooting with intention, getting the most from every rep, and doing a lot with very little.
Show Notes:

Natalie Kingston — https://www.nataliekingston.com/
Black Bird — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4301160/
Solar Driftwood — https://vimeo.com/409671696
Michaël Roskam — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1742427/
Dennis Lehane — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1212331/
Lost Bayou — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7974156/
The Musicbed Podcast — linktr.ee/musicbed
Read more about our podcast with Natalie Kingston — https://musicbed.com/blog/films/podcast/natalie-kingston-filming-apple-tv-series
Listen to Natalie Kingston's favorite songs on Musicbed — https://www.musicbed.com/playlists/natalie-kingston

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