Film and Family

Apr 18 2024
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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.

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Ep. 94 - The Grit and Vision of Indie Filmmaking: From Passion Project to Screen with Matthew Taggart

Apr 18 2024 87 mins  
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 offers a relatable peek into the highs and lows of bringing a vision to the big screen, navigating through the world of indepen

Ep. 93 - Four Walling and Self Distribution

Apr 17 2024 28 mins  
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 festivals; even the small film festivals. These laurels help promote trailers and posters that are used to market your film to the masses.Join us today as we dive

Ep. 92 - We're Back!

Apr 04 2024 19 mins  

Ep. 91 - Personal and Practical Storytelling with Feature Film Director Kiel Thorlton

Jan 13 2023 63 mins  

Ep. 90 - What Is The Value of A Movie?

Nov 15 2022 35 mins  
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 it matters to your audience on a deep level early on.Tune in to this episode to explore the most intrinsic deep value films can offer thei

Ep. 89 - Support Yourself Financially, Making Feature Films

Nov 04 2022 37 mins  
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 can lead to the very connections and resources you need. Keeping your day job can provide a safety net that allows you more creative freedom.Tune into this

Ep. 88 - Creating Character

Oct 27 2022 39 mins  
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 accurately, but you're not going to actually see the bones necessarily in the finished product. The same is true for character development. The benefit

Ep. 87 - You Make What You Are

Oct 12 2022 14 mins  
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.Free "Make Your Feature Film" ChecklistSchedule my Greenlight CallFree "Make Your Feature Film" ChecklistSchedule my Greenlight Call

Ep. 86 - Mining Your Life, Digging up Films

Sep 24 2022 60 mins  
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 resources, and share some of their own personal perspectives on the subject. Free "Make Your Feature Film" ChecklistSchedule my Gr

Ep. 85 - Crewing a Feature Film with No Money

Sep 19 2022 23 mins  
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 episode is for you. Free "Make Your Feature Film" ChecklistSchedule my Greenlight CallFree "Make Your Feature Film" Che