Let's Talk Filmmaking

Knowing and understanding film theory is an element of film that all filmmakers should have an interest in. Because "Filmmaking Classes & Tutorials" are becoming more accessible online. You will find that the understanding of Film Theory may be one of the elements that these courses or tutorials are lacking. We talk with Coty Lewis who is one of the hosts of "Reel Inspectors". A podcast that talks about film theory and behind the scenes information on some of your favorite films. Support...

Film Production work may be pretty slow because of Covid but the bills still have to be paid. Every month more and more businesses find the courage or take the risks of opening during the pandemic so finding freelance work may be what you need to do while you wait on your next big film. Brandon & Bee talk about how they are currently finding and handling new clients and how they prepare for their shoots. Support the podcast by subscribing to our $1 Patreon or donate to our Paypal Use our...

Howard University graduate Tracey Renee produced her 4th short film "Untested Love" in 2018. Her thesis film became her first short film with a big production crew and she had to create while battling lupus. We get a chance to learn about her background in theater and her love for scripted television which helped her find herself in the film industry. We also talk about she picked her actors and what it was like to produce and direct her first film working with so may like minded filmmakers....

Disclaimer: In this episode we do talk about serious subjects like perspectives on race, cancel culture, and Tyler Perry. We highly recommend listening to the whole episode. Dother Sykes joins us in this episode and as a constantly working black actor we pick his brain and get his opinions on how he thinks Hollywood is doing in terms of representation of African Americans. We dig into the darkest parts of his acting career and we talk about how big names in the AA community are seen or...

Stepping out and producing your first short film can be exhilarating and scary at the same time. Jason Woods with Sisu Studios produced his first short that he wrote last year. He shot it days before his area went into lock down due to the virus. We talk about the specific needs Jason looked for while producing his film. We also learn how Jason builds a crew and created a short film he feels will help make it easier for more filmmakers like him to create a film like "Broken Boy". Support...

Crew or no crew? When does that become a question? In this episode, we chat with Jolisa, the owner of Dream Loud Creations. If you're like Jolisa, you might've had to hire a few extra hands to help make a client's product come to life. Have you ever been asked to show up to a shoot just to hang around in case a friend needs some help and guidance during the shoot? Were you also mistaken as your friend's significant other or date? We have a story like that and more in this week's...

In a time when anyone can pick up a smartphone and shoot a music video. Some may fear that the art in shooting music videos may be drifting away. Zaria with "Rollin Filmz Productions" often shoots run&gun, so we ask where her creativity comes from and what does she do to make sure her work is quality and professional. Rollin Filmz's Info Instagram YouTube ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Our Info Support the podcast by subscribing to our $1...

Like many filmmakers, you've probably thought about getting your FAA Drone license. With the laws getting stricter each year it would make sense to think to pick up your license along with that drone you've been dreaming about. In this episode, we chat with Craig Beilby, and ask him about his experience taking the FAA test for the first time. You'll also hear crash stories and how easy a drone can cause a catastrophe in the wrong hands. Craig’s...

Ever been told you need to find and stick with a niche? Listen to how one creative/filmmaker continued to step outside of his box from one industry to another, and how it helped him become a frequent cast member on "Friday Night Lights", start his business and brand. If you need a pep talk to help you take that leap of faith, start that project you've been procrastinating on, or just want some encouragement to help you start something new then you'll find that in this episode. Aaron's...

It’s 2021 and we have a lot to talk about. Like where have we been and what we were doing last year. We hope you enjoy this laid back chat episode. Support the podcast by subscribing to our $1 Patreon. http://bit.ly/LetsTalkPatreon Use our Soundstripe Link & Code to get 10% off your subscription. http://bit.ly/LTFMSOUNDSTRIPE10 Code: TEN100 Our Email: Productivelegacy@gmail.com Podcast Website: http://bit.ly/LTFLM Facebook: http://bit.ly/LTFILMFB Instagram:...

It's a common thought. "I'm going to start a business, make my own money, and LIVE MY BEST LIFE". It's the perfect dream. What if you start off slow and all of the money you put into your business is coming from 3 different bank accounts and is being spent on gas that you used going door to door looking for businesses. What about the classes and tutorials that you bought and never used. Not to mention the equipment that you found out later you wont be using as often on shoots so you might as...

This is a great episode to listen to if you're struggling with your personal brand or business presence on Social Media. Stephanie brings in deep knowledge that comes from her experience and answers many questions the current "Anti-Social Media" Brandon has to ask. Bee who has changed and updated her Instagram has wise words to bring to the discussion as well. You definitely dont want to miss out on this episode. Stephanie's Info Contact Me: http://phoenixmichele.com/contact/ Pricing:...

We now have a Patreon and are giving away one E-book of the "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur". I started this Patreon to help improve the quality of the podcast and be able to pay for services that will not only help the podcast be mor efficient, but also allow me to bring more content to you. One way im going to do this is by doing giveaways and contest. Speaking of giveaways, let's talk about the one that starts today. The "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur" is a game changer and gives out quality...

Alex Ferrari joins us to talk about his newest book "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur". There is so much clear and straight to the point information inside this book. Im calling it the equivalent to Gary Vee's "Crush It", but for Filmmakers. Alex Ferrari has been in the film industry for a long time and has experienced MANY things on his journey. He has taken all of the knowledge and info he has gained from his journey and placed it in this book. We talk about Alex's views on the independent film...

Many people this time of year start their year off with "New Year Resolution", but many can't make it past the 2nd month. In fact, not succeeding in completing your New Year Resolution can increase your chances of not having a great year. We've had our ups and downs in 2019 but now we have a fresh plate. We talk about some of our goals for this year but also what lifestyle changes we will make to make sure they happen. Email us or private message one of us your New Year Resolution and let us...

We sit down with Houston Filmmaker/Creator Brandon Washington to talk about the recent COPPA regulations YouTube will strictly have to follow starting January 1st, 2020. This change will affect many youtube creators, but is it really game over for those that will be considered a "Kid Friendly Channel"? We have some helpful tips that will help you decide what category you should put your videos in and what business moves you should think about if you want to continue to make a living using...

I sit down with Sean Buckley, the sole owner of Buck Productions. A company he has started and ran successfully for 25 years now. Sean is a true creator and that’s what his production company is all about. Sean talks about the steps he has made to get to where he is and why he has made those steps. We talk a lot about his business strategy and business models. Get your notepad!! Sign Up with Artlist And get 100 SFX for FREE:...

Jameson Parker is with us today. A Producer/Actor and Director for Brightlight Pictures. We sit and chat about the future of indie filmmaking and what it takes to get yours film noticed. We discuss different paths you can take to start your journey whether it's film school, film festivals, or straight to streaming platforms. If you love indie films, this is one episode you dont want to miss. Frame.io 30-Day Trial: http://r.frame.io/LETSTALK Jameson's Info Twitter:...

I got the chance to talk with the veteran motion picture film editor, Lawrence Jordan. Lawrence has edited many films and tv shows like Marlon Wayans's recent Netflix comedy Sextuplets, Fallen, Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo, CSI: Miami, NYPD Blue and more. We talk about how entered the film industry, and how different editing is since he started. If you're interested in editing films and television series then he tells you how you can get a job and how he can prepare you for the...

Nathan Agin returns to the show to talk about his new documentary "Food Truck Chefs". Food Trucks are becoming more popular as years go by but the food on wheels life isn't smooth like butter and that's what Nathan is capturing in his film. Creating this film takes him out his comfort zone dealing with color grading in Davinci, sound design, and licensing issues. This is an episode you dont want to miss. Amazon Prime 30 Day Trial: https://amzn.to/2YZ6aDf Food Truck Chef Website/Trailer:...