What is it like working with your spouse? Why is it important to create art that is unique to you? What is the future of Radio Film School? Tune in to find out."If we make what we know to be true for ourselves, that edge gives it an individuality that can't be found anywhere else." ~ Kelly Clark, ArtistIt has been quite a while since we've had a new episode of the show. A lot has been going on with me. New job (blog editor for Frame.io), moving out of my house, and becoming a nomad. But for this season finale, we have something that'll make you laugh and cry. And isn't that what makes a Radio Film School episode special?Video Mentioned in This EpisodeThe profile film for Kelly Clark.Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org . In order of appearance, the music in this episode was:Laserdisc by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyon (CC BY)Daylight PON II by Kai-Engel (CC BY)Endless Story about Sun and Moon by Kai-Engel (CC BY-SA-NC)Getting Paid Part II by Alec's Band (CC BY)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.Save Big on Your Next GigIf you have a film or photo shoot here in the U.S., look no further than Lens Pro To Go for all your rental needs. Get premium service and support from people who are themselves working filmmakers and photographers. Podcast listeners get a 10% discount when you use the offer code "radio."

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[FJ31] Love, Loss & Looking Ahead

A blast from the past. One of my personal faves. Insightful. Inspiring. Potent. Definitely worth listening to again. And if it's your first time, enjoy.This week on the show we delve into one of the most important topics we’ll discuss all season. It’s at the core of what we do as filmmakers. Telling stories. Chris Huntley from The Write Bros. talks about the narrative story development theory Dramatica and the connection story has to psychology. We’ll hear from Patrick Moreau of Muse Storytelling and Stillmotion on how they find and tell the kind of stories that have won them five Emmys. We’ll hear from Dan Duncan of Remedy Films on the lengths he goes to tell authentic stories. And we hear from a filmmaker we last heard from way back in the first main episode — Alex Vo from the San Francisco Bay Area shares how he finds real life “Hero’s Journey” stories.Music in this EpisodeExcept where noted, music in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance: Batched in the Light by Kevin MacLeod. CC BY Rewound by Chris Zabriske. CC BY In Time by Stellardrone. CC BY I am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriske. CC BYPlease Listen Carefully by Jahzzar. CC BY-SAHouse of Latin by Mark Stone. Courtesy of Song Freedom. All rights reserved. She Does Her Best (feat. Small Colin) by Six Umbrellas. CC BY-SA Laserdisc by Chris Zabriskie. CC BYI am Running with Temporary Success from a Montrous Vacuum in Pursuit by Chris Zabriskie. CC BY

[FJ10-REPLAY] What Makes a Good Story?

This May marks the 15th anniversary of my video business and this summer marks the 25th anniversary of going to film school. Wow!This past weekend was Memorial Day so I had just enough time to put together a flashback to some past episode segments. In this 15th/25th anniversary special, I replay the story of my first time on a film set (from RFS004 "Your First Time") and the start and evolution of my video business (from FJ24 "Making a Difference with Your Art"). As usual, stick around after the credits for a fun discussion with friend of the show JD Cochran and I reminiscing on making my first narrative, scripted short film.Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org:Shower Scene (Instrumental Version)by Josh Woodward (CC BY)Preachin' Dem Blues by The Good Lawdz (CC BY-SA)Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) Ground Cayenne by The Good Lawdz (CC BY-SA)My Girl by The Temptations Courtesy of Song Freedom. All rights reserved. What Does Anybody Know About Anything by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) Daylight (PON II) by Kai Engel (CC BY)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.Save Big On Your Next GigIf you have a film or photo shoot here in the U.S., look no further than Lens Pro To Go for all your rental needs. Get premium service and support from people who are themselves working filmmakers and photographers. Podcast listeners get a 10% discount when you use the offer code "radio."

[FJ Replay] A Look Back Celebrating 15 Years of My Video Biz

A popular reward level for crowdfunded films is a credit in the movie. Apparently, this is a bigger deal than I originally thought. Today we find out why.In this episode of our "Making a Documentary" mini-series of Radio Film School, friend of the show Yolanda T. Cochran (with her husband JD offering his usual comic relief) gives us some detailed information on film and television credits. If you have thought about giving away a movie credit on your crowdfunded film for anything less than at LEAST $100 (or more), you need to listen to this episode. Or, if you're curious about union regulations regarding credits, or just the logistics that go into making credits, then stick around. It's actually pretty fascinating.The Role of "Producer"Ever wonder what all those different "producers" you see in movie credits actually do? The second half of this episode is a replay of a "Short Ends" segment from last year wherein Yolanda tells us. Get the 411 on executive producers, co-producers, producers, line producers, etc.Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from Kevin MacLeod's Incompetch.com and FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance, the music in this episode was:Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)Boulevard St. Germain by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)Fire Ahead by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.Save Big on Your Next GigIf you have a film or photo shoot here in the U.S., look no further than Lens Pro To Go for all your rental needs. Get premium service and support from people who are themselves working filmmakers and photographers. Podcast listeners get a 10% discount when you use the offer code "radio."

[MAD05] Making a Documentary #5: Giving Credit

Today we explore why the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been able to out-pace the DC Extended Universe in box office and critical acclaim, and what lessons we creators can learn from it.Throughout history, there have been some pretty epic rivalries. Mac vs. PC. Canon vs. Nikon. Marvel vs. DC. There's a lot of discussion and analysis on the internet about this latest topic, specifically the MCU vs. the DCEU. And on this episode of the show, we hear from some experts who help us contribute to that debate. In the end, you'll hear a perspective about how to look at it that I almost guarantee you've never considered.This week we hear from:Robert Meyer Burnett: A 25+ year veteran of Hollywood, Rob is a director, editor, frequent co-host on Collider Heroes, and self-proclaimed comic book geek.Edu Black: production coordinator on "The Simpsons," one of my co-hosts on the "Wrestling with Westworld" podcast, and huge comic fan.Jevon Phillips: online producer and writer for the L.A. Times Calendar section writing about entertainment.Brett Culp: director of the documentary “Legends of the Knight“, a feature-length documentary about the legend and story of Batman inspiring people living with debilitating or even life-threatening illnesses. Through the success of that film, Brett has since founded “The Rising Heroes Project,” a non-profit that creates uplifting films to support charitable organizations and inspire communities. They are currently touring with their follow-up to “Legends” with “Look to the Sky.”Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from Kevin MacLeod's Incompetch.com and FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance, the music in this episode was:Bernard FINALby Ian Alex Mac (CC BY) Marhababy Ian Alex Mac (CC BY)Perspectivesby Kevin MacLeod (CC BY)Hero Downby Kevin MacLeod (CC BY)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.Save Big on Your Next GigIf you have a film or photo shoot here in the U.S., look no further than Lens Pro To Go for all your rental needs. Get premium service and support from people who are themselves working filmmakers and photographers. Podcast listeners get a 10% discount when you use the offer code "radio."

[SE28] MCU v DCEU and Lessons for Creators

How long will change take? Should we all just settle in and "wait for a new generation"?Rahm Emmanuel, former White House Chief of Staff, Mayor of Chicago and brother of Ari Emmanual of WME was once quoted in the New York Times saying, "We can't kick the can down the road because we've run out of road." In today's episode, miniseries co-producer and a recurring guest on the show, Yolanda T. Cochran takes the reigns again to ponder what we should realistically expect by way of change in gender parity and politics.Fellow podcaster, Julie Harris Walker (of "the other 50%" - a Herstory of Hollywood and Herstory of Tech) joins us in the early days of her podcast to share thoughts on: what she's learned from talking to women executives in the business, where the women's movement may have had some shortcomings, and what the outlook of change is looking like.Likewise, Courtney Daniels, actress, producer and founder of Busted Buggy Entertainment gives some input on whether a "united front" from women is either viable or effective for women in high places in the biz.And finally, an excerpt from Ryan Murphy's acceptance speech for The Hollywood Reporter's inaugural Equity in Entertainment award makes a case for the argument that patience may not be a virtue.About the Mini-seriesBreaking the Glass is a Radio Film School podcast mini-series and short film docu-series addressing the issues of gender inequality in film and television. You can catch all the podcast and video episodes at daredreamer.fm/breakingtheglass.Support Our Sponsors and You Support the ShowSong Freedom: when you need high-quality music for your productions, including mainstream music as well as “oldies but goodies”. Sign up for a new account at songfreedom.com/radio and get a free standard gold level license worth $30.VideoBlocks: a subscription-based stock media company that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage everyone can afford. Unlimited daily downloads from a library of 115,000+ HD video clips, After Effects templates, motion backgrounds, and cinemagraphs. Click here for a 7-day free trial allowing you to download up to 140 pieces of content. You can also sign up for their annual plan which is $99 for unlimited access to their library.MusicMusic in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were:Little Wooden Churchby The Trumpeteers (CC BY)Night on the Docksby Kevin MacLeod (CC BY)Explodeby Kellee Maize (CC BY)Pigalleby Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)Julyby Kai Engel (CC BY)Sunsetby Kai Engel (CC BY)Takeoverby Kellee Maize (CC BY)

[BTG08] Breaking the Glass: The Definitive Solution for Change in the Biz

The #1 question I've had about the ridiculous Pepsi ad from a month ago is "How?" How did so many smart people in a room get this so wrong? I think today's episode of Radio Film School has some potential answers.I wanted to talk to some professionals who could give us informed and experienced insight into this debacle and PR mess. So I got on the line with Blake Howard, Creative Director of Matchsic, a brand consulting and design firm who has done work for companies like Coke and other national brands; and Chris Chan, the resident visual anthropologist at the viral video factory and social experiment production company Cut. They provide some new perspective on a topic that admittedly has been discussed ad nauseam. But I'm confident you'll dig this one!Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from Kevin MacLeod's Incompetch.com and FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance, the music in this episode was:“Overcast” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY)“Lucid Streaming” by Graham Bole (CC BY)“Kool Kats” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY)“Daybreak” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY)“Lobby Time” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.SAVE BIG ON YOUR NEXT GIGIf you have a film or photo shoot here in the U.S., look no further than Lens Pro To Go for all your rental needs. Get premium service and support from people who are themselves working filmmakers and photographers. Podcast listeners get a 10% discount when you use the offer code "radio."

[SE27] Pepsi's Challenge: Brand Authenticity & Knowing Your Audience

It's NAB this week, and we have a new technology and filmmaking episode you must hear before you spend a dime!Because the nature of this show involves taking bits and pieces of longer episodes, I have a veritable vault full of as yet unmined content from fantastic interviews. In honor of it being NAB this week (that annual mecca to Las Vegas for media professionals all over the world), we have as yet unaired excerpts from interviews I conducted last season.Peabody award-winning filmmaker and documentarian Elaine McMillion Sheldon, who won that acclaimed award for her interactive documentary experience "Hollow", chimes in on how the architectural design concept of "form following function" should be applied to storytelling and technology. Also, Seattle Film Institute executive director David Shulman uses makes an appearance with an example of how a master's approach to filmmaking can be applied to our use of the latest and greatest. And it all starts with a simple (or not so simple) question asked by my 12-year-old aspiring filmmaking son.Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance, the music in this episode was: Gettin' Paid, Pt. IIby Alec's Band (cc by)Remember Trees?by Chris Zabriskie (cc by)Here's the Thingby Lee Rosevere (cc by)Stories About the World That Once Wasby Chris Zabriskie (cc by)Denouementby Kai Engel (cc by)I Believe in Youby Lee Rosevere (cc by)All Your Faustian Bargains (Extended Mix)by Steve CombsClick here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.SAVE BIG ON YOUR NEXT GIGIf you have a film or photo shoot here in the U.S., look no further than Lens Pro To Go for all your rental needs. Get premium service and support from people who are themselves working filmmakers and photographers. Podcast listeners get a 10% discount when you use the offer code "radio.

[SE26] Technology & Filmmaking: Form Following Function

In this bonus episode of our "Making a Documentary" miniseries, I read feedback on our Kickstarter video from Amina Moreau of the Emmy award-winning studio Stillmotion, as well as from Patrick Moreau of Muse Storytelling. Show regulars JD and Yolanda Cochran chime in with their 2 cents as well. If you haven't listened to episode 4 of the miniseries, you may want to go listen to that first.Click here to see the current version of the crowdfunding video.Visit the Videos section of the Invisible Illness Film website to see the other short video vignettes JD references ("There Must Be a Reason" and "What It Means to Thrive").Music in this episode was "And So Then" by Lee Rosevere (CC BY).

[MAD Bonus] Kickstarter Video Feedback

Feedback, in all of its forms, is essential for any artist to grow in his or her craft.This week we have part 4 of our “Making a Documentary” miniseries, wherein we document the making of my first low-budget <del>feature-length</del> documentary "Invisible Illness." During this series, it's my goal to share not only what I've learned, but what other documentary filmmakers have learned.On this episode, we have the second part of my interview with Vincent Vittorio, CEO and founder of Life is My Movie. Vincent gives some specific feedback on our crowdfunding video and our plans for the film in general. He also poses a question about the format of the film that has a profound impact on the direction we take it. Show regular JD Cochran throws in his two cents as well. Here's the current version of our crowdfunding video.Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance, the music in this episode was:Monkeys Spinning Monkeysby Kevin MacLeod (CC BY)And So Thenby Lee Rosevere (CC BY)In A Momentby Lee Rosevere (CC BY)The Secret to Growing Upby Lee Rosevere (CC BY)Making A Changeby Lee Rosevere (CC BY)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.

Feedback, in all of its forms, is essential for any artist to grow in his or her craft.This week we have part 4 of our “Making a Documentary” miniseries, wherein we document the making of my first low-budget feature-length documentary "Invisible Illness." During this series, it's my goal to share not only what I've learned, but what other documentary filmmakers have learned.On this episode, we have the second part of my interview with Vincent Vittorio, CEO and founder of Life is My Movie. Vincent gives some specific feedback on our crowdfunding video and our plans for the film in general. He also poses a question about the format of the film that has a profound impact on the direction we take it. Show regular JD Cochran throws in his two cents as well. Here's the current version of our crowdfunding video.Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance, the music in this episode was:Monkeys Spinning Monkeysby Kevin MacLeod (CC BY)And So Thenby Lee Rosevere (CC BY)In A Momentby Lee Rosevere (CC BY)The Secret to Growing Upby Lee Rosevere (CC BY)Making A Changeby Lee Rosevere (CC BY)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.

[MAD04] Making a Documentary - Getting Feedback

This was one of my favorite episodes from season 1. Interviews with...Dan Riordan and Dana Saint of Gnarly BayCanadian filmmaker Bren Foster of "While I'm Here: The Legacy Project"Brandon McCormick of Whitestone Motion PicturesOriginal air date October 2015. See music credits and original show notes on the blog.

[SE05-Replay] It's Personal: The Power & Importance of Personal Work

A veteran documentary filmmaker reaches out to lend us a helping hand in the making of our first feature documentary.This week we have part 3 of our “Making a Documentary” miniseries, wherein we document the making of my first low-budget feature-length documentary "Invisible Illness." During this series, it's my goal to share not only what I've learned, but what other documentary filmmakers have learned.On this episode we have CEO and founder of Life is My Movie, Vincent Vittorio. Vincent has produced over a dozen feature length documentaries and has just finished a successful Kickstarter for another. Like me, he's drawn to topics that tackle important causes and social justice. This week we tackle the difference between journalism and documentary filmmaking; making ethical choices; and making creative choices in the doc filmmaking process.We also recently launched the Kickstarter for our feature doc.CHECK OUT OUR KICKSTARTER. We'll be covering what we learned on the podcast.Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance, the music in this episode was:Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)Direct to Video Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)Divider by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.

[MAD03] Creative & Ethical Choices in Doc Filmmaking

"For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn." These are the words from Ernest Hemingway's famous 6-word short story. And they're the impetus for today's guest-produced and highly anticipated episode."We only give each other the top layers, the top; we dont give each other what lies beneath." ~ Kassim Harris, Director of It Eats You UpRobert Hardy is a filmmaker and writer who used to write for the popular filmmaking website No Film School. Robert has since left the behemoth site to start his own filmmaker resource for inspiration, Filmmakers Process. I love what Robert is doing with his site. It's very much in line with the spirit and goals of Radio Film School--helping filmmakers become better artists by connecting with what it means to be an artist. As I read the articles on his site, I knew I wanted him to adapt one as a segment for the podcast. That's what you're going to hear on today's episode.Robert connects with director, cinematographer, colorist and 16mm film fanatic Kassim Norris. His award-winning short film "It Eats You Up" is an excellent example of what Robert calls Iceberg Storytelling. You will be immensely inspired.Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org and Art-List.io (where noted). In order of appearance, the music in this episode was:Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)Universe is Calling by Lee Rosevere (CC BY)Behind the Clouds by Fog courtesy of Art-List.io (all rights reserved)Division by Ocean courtesy of Art-List.io (all rights reserved)Born Twice by Mark Tracy courtesy of Art-List.io (all rights reserved) Fire Ahead by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.SAVE BIG ON YOUR NEXT GIGIf you have a film or photo shoot here in the U.S., look no further than Lens Pro To Go for all your rental needs. Get premium service and support from people who are themselves working filmmakers and photographers. Podcast listeners get a 10% discount when you use the offer code "radio."Kassim's film "It Eats You Up".

[FJ30] Tell Deeper & More Meaningful Stories with Iceberg Storytelling

Is the EEOC's investigation into Hollywood's hiring practices of women valid? Are women really not treated equitably in Hollywood. According to Scott Baio, the answer is a resounding "No!"From teen heart-throb to conservative political activist, Scott Baio has some provocative political ideologies that is fair to say isn't the common mindset in what has traditionally been a very liberally-minded, Democrat-populated town. From speaking at the Republic National Convention to appearing on the conservative Fox News program The Five to decry the government's investigation into hiring practices, Mr. Baio is unafraid and unashamed to make his thoughts and politics known. Good for him! I mean that. I totally disagree with his opinion on the matter, but I do commend his fortitude to speak up for what he believes in a town where he has to know it will be met with criticism.Well, it was the appearance on the aforementioned Fox News program that prompted today's episode of our miniseries "Breaking the Glass." I had miniseries co-producer and recurring guest on the show, Yolanda Cochran, listen to the entire segment. We then hopped on Skype to have a conversation about it. She gives some valuable insight into the business from the perspective of a person who has worked in the business for over 20 years (more than half of that time in some kind of producing role).In the last part of the show today, guest podcast producer Stefanie Malone (Emmy award-winning documentary producer and Executive Director of the National Film Festival for Talented Youth) arranges a conversation with director Jen McGowan. Jen's first feature film, "Kelly and Cal", starred Juliet Lewis and won the Gamechanger Director Award at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival. Jen is also the creator of Filmpowered.com, a site for connecting with and hiring female filmmakers. Jen gives a look at the situation from the point of view of a person currently in the system trying to get the next job, just like every other hard-working director, man or woman. Her thoughts about why we should have diversity in hiring practices are inspiring.About the Mini-seriesBreaking the Glass is a Radio Film School podcast mini-series and short film docu-series addressing the issues of gender inequality in film and television. You can catch all the podcast and video episodes at daredreamer.fm/breakingtheglass.Support Our Sponsors and You Support the ShowSong Freedom: when you need high-quality music for your productions, including mainstream music as well as "oldies but goodies". Sign up for a new account at songfreedom.com/radio and get a free standard gold level license worth $30.VideoBlocks: a subscription-based stock media company that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage everyone can afford. Unlimited daily downloads from a library of 115,000+ HD video clips, After Effects templates, motion backgrounds, and cinemagraphs. Click here for a 7-day free trial allowing you to download up to 140 pieces of content. You can also sign up for their annual plan which is $99 for unlimited access to their library.MusicMusic in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were:Mothership by Kellee Maize (CC BY)Explode by Kellee Maize (CC BY)It Looks Like The Future, But It Feels Like The Past by Doctor Turtle (CC BY)Takeover by Kellee Maize (CC BY)

[BTG07] Quotas, the Gender Gap, and the Case for Diversity

Is a white director the best person to tell what is traditionally a black story? Is that a question that's even fair to ask?"I was terrified. I'll be totally honest with you. But that's why I knew I needed to make it. I just gotta be bold. 'Cuz why do the safe thing." ~ Spencer Gillis, Director of "Sweep"Spencer Gillis is an A-camera operator for the hit Netflix series "Orange is the New Black." But his passion is telling stories--stories that drum up tough conversations. Last summer I interviewed him about his Vimeo Staff Pick, Short of the Week winner "Sweep." Today's episode is part of my conversation with Spencer where we discuss the key story points of the film, and what they say about today's society.Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance, the music in this episode was: Fire Ahead by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)Referent Power by Cullah (CC BY-SA)My Dignity by Cullah (CC BY-SA)"This is What I Smoke To" by Mo Green. Courtesy of 235 Films. All rights served.Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.Spencer's Film "Sweep".

[FJ29] Filmmaking, Race Relations & Having Tough Conversations

This is the radio documentary anthology series about filmmaking, cinema, and the creative arts. Every week we bring you personal, passionate, and sometimes provocative stories from filmmakers and artists all over the globe; stories that will help you mature as an artist and find more fulfillment in your craft and career. NoFilmSchool called this "The filmmaking podcast we've all been waiting for." // Filmmaking is the ONE art form into which all other art forms are absorbed. Photography. Graphic design. Architecture. Music. Sound. Writing. As such, this is a show that will speak to the heart, head and soul of any creative artist.

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