How can you pick yourself, rather than wait for someone else to pick you? How can you take control of your independent career and bring your creative vision to life? Jeffrey Crane Graham talks about his experience as an indie filmmaker, with lots of tips for indie authors.
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Jeffrey Crane Graham is a writer, director, and podcast producer. He wrote and directed the multi-award-winning film Always, Lola, and has also written comedy shorts. He produces and co-hosts The Screenwriting Life podcast.
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Show Notes
* Choosing yourself, rather than waiting for someone to pick you
* The process of creating a micro-budget feature
* Writing screenplays that are “practically shootable”
* Tips for authors who want to get their books on screen
* Marketing a film in a crowded market
* How the film festival circuit works for indie filmmakers
* Possible uses of AI in the filmmaking process that are not the act of creation
You can find Jeffrey at JeffGrahamDigital.com. You can find Always Lola at AlwaysLolaFilm.com.
Transcript of Interview with Jeffrey Crane Graham
Joanna: Jeffrey Crane Graham is a writer, director, and podcast producer.
