Filming has wrapped on How Do You Know Chris?, which means... wrap party! And we have officially made a movie!  In this episode Zachary Perez sits down with the person responsible for the amazing lineup of actors the film was able to attract, Casting Director Lilly Dawson. The two discuss the role of the Casting Director, the difference when casting indies and big budget films or commercials, some challenges that come with the job, and the actor Lilly knew would one day be star. Remember, send your questions through to HDYKCmovie@gmail.com Links: *Find the host on Instagram @zjprz *Follow the film on Instagram @HDYKCmovie *Follow Hollywood Immersive on Instagram @HollywoodImmersive

Inside an Indie Film

4 - The Casting Director

In the final days of filming How Do You Know Chris?, Zachary Perez sits down with two of the movies actors, Dan Haberfield (Picnic at Hanging Rock) and Lee Mason (Underbelly), to discuss how they became involved, their characters, their process and some of the differences between indie films and bigger budgeted projects. Remember, send your questions through to HDYKCmovie@gmail.com Links: *Find the host on Instagram @zjprz *Follow the film on Instagram @HDYKCmovie

3 - The Actors

Only days away from the filming of How Do You Know Chris?, Zachary Perez sits down with the film’s producer and director, Ash Harris, to discuss some of his roles - including developing the script, pre production, while filming, and then after the movie is made.  We also got our first listener question this week! If you have a film related question you’d like to get answered, email in at HDYKCmovie@gmail.com. Links: To check out some of Ash’s previous work visit Yonnie Piffen Productions. *Find the host on Instagram @zjprz *Follow the film on Instagram @HDYKCmovie.

2 - The Producer / Director

One the eve of his first screenplay being shot, host Zachary Perez discusses how the movie he wrote got to where it is. This episode looks at writing a script with no prior experience, owning your inexperience, finding a producer, and why contained, character driven stories are where you should start. Links: *Email questions to HDYKCmovie@gmail.com *Find the host on Instagram *Follow the film on Instagram  

1 - We're Making an Indie Film

Melbourne screenwriter Zachary Perez discusses what it takes to put an indie film together as he experiences this process for the first time with his screenplay - How Do You Know Chris? He talks to his films producer, director, casting agent, actors, etc. chatting about budgets, marketing, film festivals, distribution and anything else that pops up as the project takes shape.

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Inside an Indie Film

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