Join Spacey for part one of his workshop, "How to Not Have to Fix It in Post", hosted by the Organization of Independent Filmmakers. Spacey discusses how to utilize the perspective of an editor to prevent a world of "fix it in post", and the value of hands-on experience in editing across all aspects of filmmaking -- like continuity, sound, coverage, and story -- to save time, money, and headaches. So enjoy! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

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Episode 28: How to Not Have to Fix It in Post (Part 2)

Join Spacey for part one of his workshop, "How to Not Have to Fix It in Post", hosted by the Organization of Independent Filmmakers. Spacey discusses how to utilize the perspective of an editor to prevent a world of "fix it in post", and the value of hands-on experience in editing across all aspects of filmmaking -- like continuity, sound, coverage, and story -- to save time, money, and headaches. So enjoy! Be sure to check out part two in the next episode! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Episode 27: How to Not Have to Fix It in Post (Part 1)

Join Koura for part two of her workshop, "How to Make a Great Film On a Deadline", hosted by the Organization of Independent Filmmakers. With so many elements going into every step of creating a film, what  are the key points to check when rushing a project through from development to completion? In this workshop, Koura covers how to make a great film on a deadline and give you an overall understanding of the  tent-pole aspects that can help to make sure your film holds up. Koura does her best to cover it all - story development, pre-production, lighting, sound, wardrobe, color grading, how to cut your film with a time limit - and much more! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Episode 26: How Do You (Actually) Make a Great Film On a Deadline?? (Part 2)

Join Koura for part one of her workshop, "How to Make a Great Film On a Deadline", hosted by the Organization of Independent Filmmakers.  With so many elements going in to every step of creating a film, what are the key points to check when rushing a project through from  development to completion? In this workshop, Koura covers how to make a great film on a deadline and give you an overall understanding of the tent-pole aspects that can help to make sure your film holds up. Koura does her best to cover it all - story development, pre-production, lighting, sound, wardrobe, color grading, how to cut your film with a time limit - and much more! Be sure to check out part two in the next episode! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Episode 25: How Do You (Actually) Make a Great Film On a Deadline?? (Part 1)

Join Koura Linda in Part Two of a bonus panel discussion about Space Dream  Productions' first film, "Names on the Wall," which actually just wrapped its festival run back in April at the 2021 NOVA Fest and Capital Film Market. Following our full cast & crew panel after our opening night screening, we had a lot of audience questions that we were not able to get to due to running out of time. Thanks to the virtual nature of the festival, as well as the support of NOVA Festival Director Mr. Fernando Mico, we were able to return with Co-Writer/Producer/Director Koura Linda, 2nd Unit Director & Stunt Choreographer Melissa Tracy, and Associate Producer/Editor/All Things Extraordinary Spaceship, for a follow-up panel following our second screening as part of a short film block midweek at the festival where we were able to have a little more behind-the-scenes and take up the additional questions and get them answered.  If you missed the last 2 episodes we recommend checking those out first! While the full panel was recorded and is available on the FAME LLC  YouTube channel, and also on our website under the "Names on the Wall"  tab below "Films", we wanted to also share the content as podcast episodes, since we know it is sometimes easier to stream a podcast than sit and watch a YouTube video (especially as these panels ran for over an hour!). Moderated by NOVA Festival Director, Mr. Fernando Mico, this panel discusses details of "Names on the Wall", so we suggest watching it first if you have not already seen it! You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video here.  If you can not access it for some reason, please message us and we will send you a private screening link so you can watch before hearing all these spoilers! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Episode 24: What Else Did It Take to Make Our First Short Film, Actually?? - Names on the Wall Director's Panel (Part 2)

Join Koura Linda in Part One of a bonus panel discussion about Space Dream  Productions' first film, "Names on the Wall," which actually just wrapped its festival run back in April at the 2021 NOVA Fest and Capital Film Market. Following our full cast & crew panel after our opening night screening, we had a lot of audience questions that we were not able to get to due to running out of time. Thanks to the virtual nature of the festival, as well as the support of NOVA Festival Director Mr. Fernando Mico, we were able to return with Co-Writer/Producer/Director Koura Linda, 2nd Unit Director & Stunt Choreographer Melissa Tracy, and Associate Producer/Editor/All Things Extraordinary Spaceship, for a follow-up panel following our second screening as part of a short film block midweek at the festival where we were able to have a little more behind-the-scenes and take up the additional questions and get them answered.  If you missed the last 2 episodes we recommend checking those out first! While the full panel was recorded and is available on the FAME LLC  YouTube channel, and also on our website under the "Names on the Wall"  tab below "Films", we wanted to also share the content as podcast episodes, since we know it is sometimes easier to stream a podcast than sit and watch a YouTube video. (Especially since these panels ran for over an hour!) Moderated by NOVA Festival Director, Mr. Fernando Mico, this panel discusses details of "Names on the Wall", so we suggest watching it first if you have not already seen it! You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video here.  If you can not access it for some reason, please message us and we will send you a private screening link so you can watch before hearing all these spoilers! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Episode 23: What Else Did It Take to Make Our First Short Film, Actually?? - Names on the Wall Director's Panel (Part 1)

Join Koura Linda in Part Two of a discussion about Space Dream Productions' first film, "Names on the Wall," which actually just wrapped its festival run back in April at the 2021 NOVA Fest and Capital Film Market. It was an honor to be the opening night film, and to have opportunity - thanks to the virtual nature of the festival, as well as the support of Mr. Fernando Mico - to bring together our key cast and crew for a full moderated panel and Q&A with an awesome audience! While the full panel was recorded and is available on the FAME LLC YouTube channel, and also on our website under the "Names on the Wall" tab below "Films", we wanted to also share the content as podcast episodes, since we know it is sometimes easier to stream a podcast than sit and watch a YouTube video (especially as these panels ran for over an hour). Join Koura and her husband, editor and music-maker extraordinaire Spaceship, our writer and co-executive producer Nick Gambino, Second Unit Director/Stunt Choreographer Melissa Tracy, stars of the film Brendan Healy and Doan Nguyen, and Merri Jamison, and Post-Production Assistant Stevie Collins, along with quick hellos from Koura's executive assistant, the magical Jazmine McGeoch, and Space Dream Productions's social media master and supporting lead of the upcoming feature, "Catching the Light," Erica Taylor. Moderated by Space Dream Productions Vice President of Marketing, Bryan Redhead, this panel discusses details of Names on the Wall, so we  suggest watching it first if you have not already seen it! You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video here.  If you can not access it for some reason, please message us and we will send you a private screening link so you can watch before hearing all these spoilers! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Episode 22: What Did It Take to Make Our First Short Film, Actually?? - Names on the Wall Full Cast & Crew Q&A Panel (Part 2)

Join Koura Linda in Part One of a discussion about Space Dream Productions' first film, "Names on the Wall," which actually just wrapped its festival run back in April at the 2021 NOVA Fest and Capital Film Market. It was an honor to be the opening night film, and to have opportunity - thanks to the virtual nature of the festival, as well as the support of Mr. Fernando Mico - to bring together our key cast and crew for a full moderated panel and Q&A with an awesome audience! While the full panel was recorded and is available on the FAME LLC YouTube channel, and also on our website under the "Names on the Wall" tab below "Films", we wanted to also share the content as podcast episodes, since we know it is sometimes easier to stream a podcast than sit and watch a YouTube video (especially as these panels ran for over an hour). Join Koura and her husband, editor and music-maker extraordinaire Spaceship, our writer and co-executive producer Nick Gambino, Second Unit Director/Stunt Choreographer Melissa Tracy, stars of the film Brendan Healy and Doan Nguyen, and Merri Jamison, and Post-Production Assistant Stevie Collins, along with quick hellos from Koura's executive assistant, the magical Jazmine McGeoch, and Space Dream Productions's social media master and supporting lead of the upcoming feature, "Catching the Light," Erica Taylor. Moderated by Space Dream Productions Vice President of Marketing, Bryan Redhead, this panel discusses details of Names on the Wall, so we  suggest watching it first if you have not already seen it! You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video here.  If you can not access it for some reason, please message us and we will send you a private screening link so you can watch before hearing all these spoilers! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Episode 21: What Did It Take to Make Our First Short Film, Actually?? - Names on the Wall Full Cast & Crew Q&A Panel (Part 1)

Join Koura on Episode 20 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about...knowing what you're worth!  Also, to learn about...what others are worth! With budgets being estimations of revenue and expenses over a specified period of time, it is usually compiled and re-evaluated on a periodic basis. For those who want to be hired and for those doing the hiring, this usually means that a timeless back-and-forth dance will invariably ensue - "What's your rate?" and "What's your budget?" - and only those who know how to navigate the dance floor of trust building and negotiation will stay upright and on their toes. Listen as Koura discusses this topic from her own life experiences. And you know, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura is working on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Episode 20: How Do You (Actually) Deal with "What's Your Rate? What's Your Budget?"??

Join Koura on Episode 20 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about...knowing what you're worth!  Also, to learn about...what others are worth! With budgets being estimations of revenue and expenses over a specified period of time, it is usually compiled and re-evaluated on a periodic basis. For those who want to be hired and for those doing the hiring, this usually means that a timeless back-and-forth dance will invariably ensue - "What's your rate?" and "What's your budget?" - and only those who know how to navigate the dance floor of trust building and negotiation will stay upright and on their toes. Listen as Koura discusses this topic from her own life experiences. And you know, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura on Episode 19 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about...making a feature length film! Fresh off of directing, writing and producing her first feature length film herself, Koura gives you the scoop on what it was like after working primarily in short films, giving advice and words of wisdom along the way. Also, how do you stay safe on a film shoot during a pandemic? What should you know about craft services during these interesting times when restaurants may (or may not) update their hours of operation, if any? Why does a feature film have so much more of, well, everything?? All these questions and more will be asked and answered. And you know, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da! Be sure to check out Catching the Light on social media platforms around the net. And if you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! Check out spacedreamfilms.com as well for all the latest projects that Koura is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Ep. 19 - How Do You (Actually) Make a Feature Versus a Short - In a Pandemic??

Join Koura (and Spacey and Bryan!) as she offers a podcast update. Enjoy! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! Check out spacedreamfilms.com as well for all the latest projects that Koura is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Ep. 18 - An (Actual) Update From Space Dream Productions!

Join Koura on Episode 17 of Filmmaking (Actually) as she learns and discusses sound in film with Mac Smith, Sound Designer and Supervising Sound Editor at Skywalker Sound, the sound effects, sound editing, sound design, sound mixing and music recording division of Lucasfilm Ltd.. Mac has been working on films since 1999, and has worked on such projects as the Disney+ series Marvel's What If...?, Cast Away, Toy Story 3, Tron: Legacy, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Little Evil, Transpecos, and one of Koura's favorite films, Columbus. What's the difference between sound design and foley? What's the best way to work with a sound team? Should sound be an important part of your film's pre-production, even during the writing stage? Where does the score come into play? Listen to this to find out, and you know, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Ep. 17 - What Do You Need to Know About Sound in Film, Actually?? With Mac Smith of Skywalker Sound

Join Koura on Episode 16 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about...casting! Defined as the assigning of parts in a play, film, or other production, specifically to actors, casting is one of the most important parts of filmmaking. Any discussion about casting calls and auditions must give equal attention to actors who want to fit the part and the filmmakers who need to find just the right actor for a given role. Listen as Koura explains her experiences on both sides of the casting table, from learning how to take and receive notes, what it means to be the character, fitting the look of the project versus typecasting, and more. And you know, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Ep. 16 - What Do You Need to Know About Casting, Actually??

Join Koura on Episode 15 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about...networking! Defined as a group or system of interconnected people or things, a network is not just about computers when it comes to your work as a filmmaker. It's been said that it's not about what you know, but who you know! Listen as Koura explains what it means to truly collaborate with other artists so that all can work together toward mutual ends, instead of just seeking to better yourself at the expense of others. And you know, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

Ep. 15 - What Should You Know About Networking, Actually??

On the Filmmaking (Actually) podcast, award-winning indie filmmaker Koura Linda talks all things indie film, from project development through navigating the festival circuit! With over 10 projects under her belt in the last 3 years that have screened around the world at over 40 film festivals, Koura gives the nitty-gritty on what it takes to make a film. From finding (or writing) a good story, to casting and auditioning, getting funding, planning for post production, utilizing festivals to grow your network, and everything in between including travel tips and any other random related topic. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmmaking-actually/support

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