National Lampoon is everywhere. Michael Motta, VP of Business Development 18/24 Film Marketing and Distribution, A Division of National Lampoon & Justin Kanew, Director of Development speak about innovations in comedy at this bastion of funny. National Lampoon's network of channels across all media and the college world is extensive. There is no end to the branching out at this point. Listen to the podcast for all their insights.http://indieville.net/podcasts/DS_20163nationallampoon.mp3 

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National Lampoon talks about comedy and new technology

Listen to this insightful interview with John Katzman, the director of the Semester in LA program part of the largest film school in America, Columbia College Chicago. The only film school to have a permanent place on a studio lot. They are the organizers of the Third Screen Festival which promises to highlight the best and brightest of mobile/cellular content.Win a $10,000 grant for your mobile content at the Third Screen Film Festival (TSFF) will be the definitive cell phone film festival for the new millennium. Run from the 100 year old Radford Lot in Hollywood, home of thousands of successful movies and television series, The TSFF perfectly matches the distribution skills of North America’s largest film shorts company, Nano TV, with the country’s largest Media Arts School, Columbia College Chicago, and a tremendous Hollywood presence to create the biggest, most high profile, most accessible film festival ever created for the Third Screen.TSFF participants will have an opportunity to have their films viewed on Sprint, Cingular and Treo via MobiTV during a four month run this summer. Imagine telling your friends, from Maine to Florida, from Seattle to San Diego (and in many International Places as well) that all they have to do is turn on their cell phones to watch your film short.http://indieville.net/podcasts/DS_20162semester.mp3Technorati Profile 

Win $10,000 - Interview with John Katzman from Columbia College Chicago's Semester in LA & The Third Screen Film Festival

Barry Kotler went to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he earned a BA in Radio, TV and Film. To earn a living in Madison, he worked for Wisconsin Public Television, producing segments for the riveting, nationally syndicated show, “Sewing with Nancy”. After mastering embroidery, Barry moved back to Chicago and worked for a short-lived international television syndication company, and then for himself, producing TV shows without buyers. He learned the hard way that a sale should be in place before the cameras start to roll. After deciding that it was Hollywood or bust, Kotler was accepted into the UCLA Producer Program. Fast forward and he is now the coordinator of the Literary Department at the Gersh Agency in Los Angeles. He also serves on the board of the Independent Television Festival. The following interview delves into the current state of writing in Hollywood and how this concept of indie television is starting to shift the small screen's focus to more unique content. Listen in...http://indieville.net/podcasts/DS_20160barry.mp3Weblink: http://itvf.org 

Interview with Barry Kotler from the Gersh Agency

Dirty Vegas tells all about his role in scoring The Boy's and Girl's Guide to Getting Down. Paul Harris, Steve Smith and Ben Harris are three lads from Kent and the South London suburbs with very different musical backgrounds (and that strange Cockney accent), united by a shared love of a good tune and a passion for partying. We'll be listening to Steve Smith today.A drummer since schooldays, Steve Smith gave up his job in the print trade during the rave explosion when he realised he could make more money playing live percussion in clubs at weekends. By the mid-90s he was playing in a band called Higher Ground, and when the singer left he reluctantly stepped in, discovering with some surprise that he had a fine voice. When the band fell apart he went to Ibiza to write, but then a chance meeting with Paul at an airport on the way to a club event led to a wild weekend, and the idea of making music together. ((I'm not even going to touch that one. I think they've touched enough.))LISTEN: HTTP://indieville.net/podcasts/DS_20136vegas.mp3Dirty Vegas' official website is http://www.dirtyvegas.com.The movie's website is http://boysandgirlsguide.com. 

Grammy-winner Steve Smith from Dirty Vegas talks about scoring 'Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down'

Emmy-nominated writer, producer, & director MICHAEL ROTMAN spills all with us about being the creator of indie television is this special section covering the shifts in television. Michael Rotman has written for shows including Later with Greg Kinnear, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher (for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award- note the nominated so he didn't actually win and Chris Rock has a restraining order out against him - this is a comedy site folks). Michael has written for Rocket Power, as well as a contributing, one day stint on South Park "Tom's Rhinoplasty" (the lesbian teacher episode.) He has been busy producing TV- first as a Supervising Producer on USA's "Strip Poker" then as a Show Producer on "Street Smarts" Producer on The Game Show Network's "Cram." A Story Editor on Fox's show "Simple Life" with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie as well as a Producer on "The Teen Choice Awards" where he directed Paris and Nicole and celebrity guests like; Tyra Banks, Method Man and Red and Blink 182. Currently Michael Rotman is Supervising Story Producer on the new Fox show "Nanny 911". So basically he is a total sellout to the reality tv world to make money but he does have great insights on how tv is changing. He also serves on the board for the Independent Television Festival so despite his looks he is quite smart, funny for a non-goy, and well-connected.LISTEN: http://indieville.net/podcasts/DS_20143rotman1_rough.mp3For more details check out http://itvfest.org and http://hackcomic.com. And check him out on Myspace. 

Emmy-nominated writer, producer, & director MICHAEL ROTMAN talks about independent television

Interview with Norbert Weisser who starred in Infection, Albert Pyun's 2005 thriller. He talks about his exceptional start in film and discusses his solid history in theatre.Film synopsis - On May 19, 2004, an unprecedented biological outbreak occurred in Lawton, California. A classified N.S.A.A. report detailed the carnage which ensued that night. This film is based on that top-secret report.Norbert Weisser, born in Neu-Isenburg Germany, came to Los Angeles in 1966 and began acting in the LA Experimental theatre scene of the 60s and 70s. He became a founding member of the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, the ProVisional Theatre, We Tell Stories and the Padua Hills Playwrights' Festival where he originated the role of Trickster through collaboration with playwright Murray Mednick in the epic seven hour "Coyote Cycle". Some of his roles in theatre include: Rode in Ronald Harwood's "Taking Sides" at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Broadway, Mac Heath in "The Three Penny Opera" and Eddy in "Mary Barnes" at the Odyssey Theatre L.A. (for which he received a Drama Logue Award for: best supporting actor), Decius in "Julius Cesar" at the Matrix Theatre L.A., Fredric in "The Ramp" at the South Coast Repertory Theatre, Vershinin in "The Three Sisters" at the Dallas Theatre Center TX, Neigel in "See Under Love" at the ATJT in San Francisco and most recently Oscar in John O'Keefe's "Times Like These" in San Francisco, Albany, NY and Los Angeles where he received an Ovation Award, an LA Weekly Award and an LA Drama Critics Circle nomination for best actor in a leading role. He directed Mednick's "The Coyote Cycle" in San Francisco at the Magic Theatre and "Heads" at the Los Angeles Marc Taper Forum's New Works Festival. His motion picture credits include: Midnight Express, Heavens Gate, The Thing, Android, Three Amigos, Walker, Chaplin, Hocus Pocus, The Road to Wellville, Schindler's List, Pollock and Around the Bend. Some of his television credits are: The Incident, Seeds of Tragedy, Amelia Earheart, Riders of the Purple Sage, My Antonia, From the Earth to the Moon, Alias, Navy NCIS and ER. He writes screenplays with Thomas Morris and Don Keith Opper and is currently producing two Albert Pyun films, Infection and Cool Air, to be released at the end of 2005. Weisser is represented by SDB Partners in LA. He lives with his wife in Venice, California. They have a son, Morgan Weisser, who is also an actor.http://indieville.net/podcasts/norbertweisser_final.mp3 

Norbert Weisser interview discussing Albert Pyun's 2005 film - Infection

Independent Television Festival goes for it in July. Listen in as AJ Tesler gives insights into pulling together this event and talks about the state of television. He is joined by Steve Basilone, co-director of programming.AJ Tesler is a graduate of Northwestern University where he studied Economics and Theater, giving him a fully capable knowledge of the business of entertainment. He has been a successful actor, appearing on a number of television programs; writer/producer, having written and produced television pilots and festival films; and marketing executive, responsible for designing marketing plans for actors, shows, films, and musicians. After being reared in Pittsburgh, Steve Basilone journeyed to New England to study. Before graduating Magna Cum Laude, Steve helped start one of Boston's most successful comedy troupes, ‘Jimmy's Traveling All-Stars. While studying, Steve also produced and hosted several radio shows on Boston's Best Independent Radio Station’ and worked in and around Boston and New York as a freelance photographer, with photos appearing in Gotham Magazine, Boston Magazine and The Weekly Dig.http://indieville.net/podcasts/DS_20142_final_itvfest.mp3 

Independent Television Festival interview with founder

The Boy's & Girl's Guide to Getting Down is here. We have the official scoop from many of the production team. Paul Sapiano's feature directorial debut showcases his experience as a successful commercial director. In true indie style all the production team pulled long hours for less than scale to create a truly funny and playful film about the LA Club Scene. There are many valid pointers in the film for those looking for the nonstop party that can be Los Angeles. Look out for a mini-series on this project as we also talk with Grammey-winner "Dirty Vegas" Steve Smith who scored the film, Executive Producer Enrique Aguirre, and Graphics Meistro Larimie Garcia. But first up is Paul for your download pleasure.http://indieville.net/podcasts/DS_20134_final _edit_boysgirls.mp3Their official site is boysandgirlsguide.com. 

LA Film Fest favorite - Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down

Sian Heder's film Mother rocked 2006 Cannes this year. The first time director provided exceptional production quality AND an expectional script. We wish her luck with the feature version. Listen to her interview as she discusses how to make a small time film into a big hit.http://indieville.net/podcasts/DS_20133-siad-interviewFinal.mp3 

Sian Hedder - Cannes Winner - Interview with Indieville

Margaret Cho Cho's performance at the benefit wedROCK supporting equal right for same-sex marriage. 21 MB (21 min) http://indieville.net/podcasts/DS_20033_cho.mp3wedROCK: A Benefit Concert for Freedom To MarryHowever you feel about the institution, are we really going to sit back and let Bush enshrine fear and loathing into the Constitution?” – John Cameron Mitchell“Being a real American, all about that freedom, I can’t think of anything more hateful and Un-American than someone taking the time to block the union of two people: When I see the happiness of the faces of the same sex couples as they take their vows, it’s so completely wonderful and brave and American.” – Henry Rollins“ The fact that the right is making a gigantic moral issue of gay marriage should outrage most Americans. If you take the religious argument out of the picture, you eliminate a lot of therhetoric that the Right base their arguments on.” – Bob MouldYou can always visit http://indieville.net for more information about indie events and other cool stuff!Enjoy!WED ROCK, MARGRET CHO, COMEDIAN INTERVIEW, CHO INTERVIEW, COMEDIAN PODCAST, COMEDY AUDIO, COMEDY MP3 

Margaret Cho performs at wedROCK Benefit

JONATHAN KRANE, PRODUCERListen at: http://indieville.net/podcasts/DS_20016mp3.mp3This new film school, Krane Academy, will teach aspiring professionals 'The New Art and Science of Filmmaking'. Not just another film school, but a truly unique educational and experiential opportunity. 17MB (18 min)Visit Indieville for more indie news! 

Jonathan Krane speaks about his new film academy

39 POUNDS OF LOVEOpens Wednesday Nov 23rd in N.Y.C. and Dec 2nd in L.A.Podcast at: http://indieville.net/podcasts/dani39pounds.mp3Interview with director Dani Menkin (Short-listed for the Oscars)39 Pounds of Love, a feature documentary, is the inspirational and humorous story of Ami Ankilewitz, a 3-D animator in Israel whose bodily motion is limited to a single finger on his left hand. At birth, Ami was diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, later diagnosed as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and was predicted to survive only to the age of 6. Now, thirty years later, he leaves the woman he loves and returns to the United States to confront the childhood doctor who predicted his early demise. Along the way, he comes to terms with a major incident from his past and pursues a lifelong dream: to ride a Harley Davidson. 39 Pounds of Love is an emotional roller coaster, a fascinating, humorous and truly inspirational ride through life with someone who embodies the very term, carpe diem (Seize the day). 25 MB (27 min) Currently, screening around the country so visit http://39poundsoflove.com/ for showtimes and dates.The film is being independently released so contact your local theater to request that they bring it to your town. 

Oscar short-listed documentary, 39 Pounds of Love

RUNAWAY PRODUCTIONSInterview with Linda Palmer & Todd WadeRunaway Productions is a boutique production company focusing on all aspects of commercial, television and most recently feature film production. Our commercial division creates highly innovative campaigns and custom spots for specific clients, as well as universal spots for particular industries that can be tailored for individual retailers. Our feature division focuses on low budget, independent, character driven projects. The company has three films slated for production through 2006.Our doors are open to new writers with interesting projects.28 MB (29 min)http://indieville.net/podcasts/runawayprod.mp3Find out more about Runaway Production and other film industry podcasts at http://indieville.net 

Interview with Runaway Productions, a indie boutique production company

DELIVERYInterview with Till Nowak, Andreas & Matthias HornschuhWinner of the AFI Best Short Film & Audience AwardGermany, 2005, 9 min, 35mmDIR: Till NowakSCR/PROD/ED: Till NowakMUS: Andreas and Matthias HornschuhAn old hermit lives a lonely life under the dark shadows of industrial smog. One day he receives a mysterious package, which gives him the ability to change his environment. DELIVERY is a surreal story about the change of a corrupt world. 16MB (17 min)http://indieville.net/podcasts/till_delivery.mp3You can always visit http://indieville.net for more information about indie film!Enjoy! 

Interview with Winner of the AFI Best Short Film & Audience Award

Listen to FREDDIE RODRIGUEZ (from Six Feet Under) talk about his new independent film project - Piece of the Action, other film projects, and the industry.The audio interview is here: http://indieville.net/podcasts/freddyRodgz.mp3 (12 min / 12 MB)Enjoy. Visit http://indieville.net for more information about other independent films and interviews. 

Interview with Freddy Rodriguez

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