Film and Family
We're a married couple of filmmakers, supporting our family of seven through doing work we love, together. It's been a long and difficult journey, and we still have a lot to learn, but for us, it's well-worth the effort.
We developed this podcast and the Feature Filmmaker Academy for anyone who wants a career making feature films, especially those balancing that pursuit with the responsibility of parenthood and providing for a family.
Tune in as we study success patterns of industry professionals, interview other feature filmmakers, share takeaways from our favorite film courses or books, and give behind-the-scenes breakdowns and insights on films you love.
Episodes
100 episodes
Ep. 99 - Self-Distributing a Profitable First Feature with Chris Peters
In this episode, we chat with Chris Peters, co-founder of Crave Content, about his journey from making backyard films with his brother-in-law David Lawrence to establishing a successful film production brand. Chris shares the...
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Ep. 98 - The Domino Effect with Producer Daren Smith
Join us as we chat with independent film producer, author, and creative entrepreneur Daren Smith to uncover the often-overlooked role producers play in bringing a story into existence. Daren...
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Ep. 97 - Less is More - Change Your Life in Ten Minutes
In this episode as we uncover the powerful impact of time constraints on getting things done. We illustrate how setting tight time limits can drastically reduce procrastination and boost your focus. These principles apply whether you are managi...
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Ep. 96 - Self Distributing on Film Hub with Lenni Uitto
Director of the post-apocalyptic film, Permafrost, Lenni Uitto takes us behind the scenes and shares his experiences making and ultimately self-distributing his first film with Film Hub. Join u...
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Ep. 95 - Approaching Your Career Like a Passionate Hobbyist
In this episode we explore why thinking like a hobbyist filmmaker may be the fastest way to eventually transition into a professional career. Learn how starting with passion projects and investing in your hobby can lead to professional growth a...
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Ep. 94 - The Grit and Vision of Indie Filmmaking with Matthew Taggart
Join the conversation as filmmaker Matthew Taggart pulls back the curtain on the life of an indie filmmaker, from his first leap into directing with "The Counterfeit Kid" to managing the delicate balance of family and film. Matthew's journey of...
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Ep. 93 - Four Walling and Self Distribution
Where do I distribute the funds that I have procured for my film? How much will each facet of making a movie cost me so that I know how to lay out the budget?Once you have finished your film, you can receive laurels from festiv...
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Ep. 90 - What Is The Value of A Movie?
How do you add value to your film? What does that mean? What determines value and why would people pay money to watch what you make?It's impossible to amplify the and sell the value of your film to the world if you don't understand why ...
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Ep. 89 - Support Yourself Financially, Making Feature Films
Do you think that you need to give up everything in your life to get your feature film off of the ground? The opposite may actually be true. Sacrificing your lifestyle will only deplete your store of creativity and contacts that ca...
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Ep. 88 - Creating Character
How well do you know your characters? Can you anticipate how a person would act in a variety of situations? In art, if you're drawing a person, you have to understand how bone structure works to be able to draw the figure ac...
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Ep. 87 - You Make What You Are
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all that you need to accomplish? In this episode, we talk about the importance of self care and how to prioritize your time in order to feel better.
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Ep. 86 - Mining Your Life, Digging up Films
Thinking that there isn't an interesting enough story in your life worth telling? This episode will help you discover what you can share with the world. In this episode, Kent and Anna discuss how to make a story personal, how to use your ...
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Ep. 85 - Crewing a Feature Film with No Money
Which crew members are most essential for your film, and which ones can you do without for your first feature? Who can manage multiple roles without being overwhelmed? If you're creating a film with a low/no budget range, then this podcast epis...
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Ep. 84 - How to Make Films Together Without Killing Each Other
If you work with someone you love or are have family roles to play whilst also working on a film production, this episode is for you.Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist...
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Ep. 83 - First Features: A Place Called Home with Adam Bova
An exclusive interview with Adam Bova, professor at Columbus State University and Producer on the Indie Feature, A Place Called Home. We talk about:Balancing film and family H...
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Ep. 82 - Success Patterns: Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson is the 3rd highest grossing film director of all time. He is an absolute legend, but he got his start following the same pattern that all best filmmakers do. He made movies for fun with his friends. They wore all the h...
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Ep. 81 - Movie Club: Top Gun 2 - Maverick
This week on the podcast, we break down the exciting new film, "Top Gun 2 - Maverick" by filmmaker Joseph Kosinski. You can watch behind the scenes footage and interviews about th...
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Ep. 80 - A War to Keep the Peace with Jon Bregel
This week on the podcast, we interview award-winning commercial director and founder of Variable, Jon Bregel. This one is a treat. Jon is humble, personable, and open.I can't wait for you to hear his incredible story and learn about the ...
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Ep. 79 - First Features: Cryo with Barrett Burgin
This week on the podcast, we interview Barrett Burgin about the recent theatrical release of his debut feature film, Cryo. Join us as we discuss the process he went through to get this film made and sold while also finishing school,...
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