Let's Talk Filmmaking is a podcast for anyone in the filmmaking industry - from the writer to the editor. We’ll talk about how filmmakers like you started their business, where they are in their business, and how they got to that point. We’ll also discuss what’s happening in the industry, tech, gear, and solutions to problems filmmakers go through on a daily basis.
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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 th…
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Finding Clients And Preparing For Your Shoot 2.0
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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 ha…
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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 indust…
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Black Actors & Perspectives
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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 representat…
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Making It Happen With "Broken Boy"
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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 bui…
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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 d…
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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 …
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Should I Get My FAA License
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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'l…
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Do It Even If They Say You Cant
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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…
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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 Ema…
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A Great Accountant Can Save Your Business
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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 tu…
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Stephanie Bolton on "Social Media and the presence of your Business"
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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 discuss…
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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 contes…
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Rise Of The FILMtrepreneur with Alex Ferrari
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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 …
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New Year Resolutions and how you make them happen
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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 yea…
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COPPA and Should you create a YouTube Channel??
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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 d…
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Running a Production Company for over 25 YEARS!!
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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 busi…
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Jameson Parker on Indie Filmmaking
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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…
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Lawrence Jordan and Editing Films/TV
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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 y…
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How To Get Your Film Shown On Amazon
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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 li…
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I Suck At Real Estate Photography
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Brandon talks about how a recent job he took that ended up being a great learning lesson. When his real estate pictures are deemed "unusable" he shares them with a group of professional real estate photographers and asks for genuine criticism. He got exactly what he asked for. Free Resources Amazon Prime 30 Day Trial: https://amzn.to/2YZ6aDf Photog…
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It's what every filmmaker and creative want to know. "What should I charge for this". Although we cant give you an exact answer we do have FOUR things you should consider when you're thinking about charging. TIME, GEAR, TRAVEL, and EXPENSES. After listening to this episode we would hope you will have an easier time calculating your prices for your …
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Paid in advance and communication
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Some filmmakers ask the question "Should I get paid upfront". Brandon and Bee have talked about this topic a few times in the past but now they have two recent experiences that will confirm why you should get a percentage of the final cost upfront and the responsibilities that come along with the benefit. 25% Off Hero7 Black Code: CURW-2LN4-ZRBH-KZ…
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Starting A Business Young
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We're chatting with Nathan Agin, a 20-year-old Orlando, Florida filmmaker that has already started establishing his business, and producing amazing content. We talk about how he handles getting clients as a young filmmaker with his own business, and how creating gaming videos on youtube led him toward his film career. NATHAN'S INFO Nathan's Instagr…
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We just want to say thank you for supporting Let's Talk Filmmaking and our guest Elizabeth and her Kickstarter for Champagne a short film. We're creating a Patreon account for the show to help raise the quality of the show and also be able to afford to offer more to our listeners. We also don't want to use lame ads. Email: Productivelegacy@gmail.co…
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Going back to a fulltime job and other great topics
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Bee is back on the show and we finally get a chance to catch up. She tells us what projects she's been working on and what steps she's made to grow her business. Brandon also talks about how he picked up a part time job and the trials and tribulations he's endured to make sure his new part time doesn't affect his own business. We also talk about th…
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Seattle Filmmaker Elizabeth Schiffler is our guest in this episode. We talk about how she has many short films already under on her resume and what film she is currently working on. We discuss how female filmmakers can get their films noticed, and how the film community can support them. #Our Links Podcast Website: https://letstalkfilmmaking.simple…
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Brittney Janae: Black. Women. Create.
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In this episode, I chat with Brittney Janae. Brittney is a photographer, videographer and video editor living in Los Angeles, CA. She is the Co-Founder of LoreneJanae , a makeup and photography agency highlighting women of color. Brittney's passion stems from the desire to tell compelling and captivating stories. She believes that the beauty in eve…
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Know your worth and take the lead!
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In this episode, I chat with Camille Monae. Camille is a dynamic actor, comfortable with both dramatic and comedic material, in 2015 Camille decided to make a move to TV/film acting. Under the instruction of acclaimed actor Glenn Morshower (24, Transformers), Camille gained the additional skill set to work successfully on screen. Camille is current…
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With a new year creeping upon us, you might do a little self-reflection. You might have achieved a few goals, and you might have failed some as well. Just know that as long as you push forward and continue on with passion, you will come out on top and achieve the win you worked hard for.โดย Let's Talk Filmmaking
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Brandon and Bee tell you all about the projects they've been working on since they've been gone. From Brandon finishing up on a feature film, Bee connecting with Las Vegas businesses while getting her Youtube account running, and much more. Support the podcast by subscribing to our $1 Patreon or donate to our Paypal Use our Soundstripe Link & Code …
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10 Mistakes To Avoid When Making Your First Short Film
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****WARNING THIS EPISODE IS LONG BUT WORTH IT!**** Matthew and I decided to talk about 10 mistakes we have made in the past making short films. Each mistake makes a difference on the set and knowing them will not only speed up the process of creating but can also keep you from running into any snags that can be fatal for your film. Learn from our m…
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Opportunities And Preparing For Your Shoot
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(This episode still has great tips but it is outdated and created a newer version that aired on March 23rd. Opportunities can come at any time so you have to be ready to take on future request that might come your way. See how Brandon and Legacy handle the opportunities they were given and how they prepared for them. Support the podcast by subscrib…
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Screenwriting: When is your script done, and what you can do with it.
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In this episode, I introduce Matthew Allen, screenwriter for Productive Lens Studio. He talks about his experience writing short films, features, and his opinions on being a screenwriter. Expect us to talk about what to do when your script is done. The disadvantages of not sharing your ideas, and screenwriting tips on staying true and productive wi…
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Ep. 2 Screenwriting: When is your script done, and what you can do with it.
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In this episode, I introduce Matthew Allen, screenwriter for Productive Lens Studio. He talks about his experience writing short films, features, and his opinions on being a screenwriter. Expect us to talk about what to do when your script is done. The disadvantages of not sharing your ideas, and screenwriting tips on staying true and productive wi…
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Who are we?/Who is this for?/Taking a step backwards.
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From the writer to the editor. We’ll talk about how filmmakers like you started their business, where they are in their business, and how they got to that point. We’ll also discuss what’s happening in the industry, tech & gear, and solutions to problems filmmakers go through on a daily basis. Support the podcast by subscribing to our $1 Patreon or …
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