Blackmagic Collective: Filmmakers on Filmmaking (Blackmagic Collective)

Whether you are thinking of starting a production company to make your films or to bring in a steady flow of music or commercial clients this event is for you. Learn from those who have created successful indie companies from the ground up. Our guests include producers from the film and music worlds; as well as a tax specialist who can answer all your questions about which corporation entity is right for you and give insight on how the new AB5 law will affect all of us. From May 7, 2020.

Now is the time to get your plan in action so when we are back in the world you are ready to rock!

Guests:

Bailey Kobe, Director / Producer (Double Entente Films)

Mariah Owens, Director / Producer (GTE Productions)

Jhennifer Webberley, Tax Specialist / Producer (Metamorfic Productions)

Chris Edgar, Attorney / Producer

Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer 

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Presented by Blackmagic Design.

In this episode, Jill Bogdanowicz (colorist for films like Joker and John Wick 3) will not only breakdown her approach to coloring a film, but also discuss her process of working with directors, developing styles, and other tips & tricks. From September 17, 2020.

Host: John FK Parenteau, Producer / Writer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Join us with Carole Kirschner as she conducts mock interviews with select fellows from our Career Advancement Diversity Initiatives!  

Any director or writer trying to break into television is painfully aware that one of the only ways to get in is through studio diversity programs. You spend hours (if not days) crafting the perfect application responses and most of the time you never even get the call. When you do get the call for an interview it's like winning the lottery, so you better be prepared!  

Carole Kirschner, CBS & WGA Program Director and a Career Coach, will conduct mock interviews live for our members. She'll give invaluable feedback that everyone who attends will benefit from, so grab a paper and a pen! From June 3, 2021.

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One filmmaker from each of our BMC Career Advancement Initiatives will be interviewed:  

Cashmere Jasmine - All Access: Disabled Filmmakers on the Move  

Olia Oparina - Future Directors of Studio Features  

Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez - Breakthrough Initiative

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Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer 

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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What exactly is the Grip & Electric Crew? Who makes up the team, how does each role come in to play on a set, and how can you help your team help you? Tune in to get these questions and more answered with special guests Steve Mathis and Jason Andrew. From February 8, 2022.

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Filmmakers:

Steve Mathis, Gaffer (Black Panther, Reservation Dogs, Moulin Rouge!)  

Jason Andrew, Key Grip (Spider-man, Thor, X-Men: First Class)

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Hosts: 

Jenn Page, Director / Producer

John FK Parenteau, Producer / Writer

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Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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You wrote your script, and it can totally be done on a microbudget, now what? Well, you have to raise some money for the basics like food, gear, and crew. If you don’t want to go the traditional route then Crowdfunding is a very viable option and we are going to chat with a top crowdfunding expert and the clients she’s helped successfully fund their films on crowdfunding platforms. Tune in for a conversation on everything you need to know about crowdfunding, plus get the latest tips, tricks and practices from expert Leah Cevoli and the filmmakers she helped. From April 4th, 2022.

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Guest:  

Leah Cevoli, Crowdfunding Expert / Actor (Green Light Your Passion Project)

Lynia Love, Filmmaker

Tim O'Leary, Filmmaker 

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Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Bio:

Leah Cevoli is a crowdfunding and social media marketing professional who has successfully managed campaigns across all major crowdfunding platforms, raising millions of dollars in combined funding for independent filmmakers, musicians, authors, game developers and more.  Clients include Sean Astin (Lord of The Rings, Goonies), Jim Beaver (Deadwood, Supernatural), Mark Marshall (Free Willy, Harry Potter), Jim Michaels (Supernatural) and many more.    

As an actress she has appeared in dozens of popular television and film roles and is most recognized for having appeared on multiple seasons of the cartoon network hit, Robot Chicken.   

Biz Website: www.GreenLightYourPassionProject.com   

Connect with Leah on Instagram (@Leah_Cevoli) and Twitter (@Leah_Cevoli)!

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Join us to find out all there is to know about composing for film and television! Stick around to get all your questions answered!  

How does the process of scoring a film or TV episode work, from the moment the composer gets a cut of the video to the moment they send the final music files? What's the best way for a composer to work with a director to ensure a smooth and effective partnership? How do filmmakers and composers go about finding each other? These and other burning film and TV music questions will be answered in this powerhouse composer panel. From October 14th, 2021.

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Guests:

Joseph Carrillo, Composer / Orchestrator (Twitter: @houseofblkbirds)

Emer Kinsella, Violinist / Composer (Twitter: @EmersionM)

Joy Ngiaw, Composer (Twitter: @JoyNgiaw)  

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Host: Chris Edgar, Composer / Producer (Twitter: @cedgarmusic)  

Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer (IG: @KaylaMarieCoates)

Prepping your film properly and thoroughly can save you thousands of dollars, and days of headaches down the road. In this episode with Director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Miss Bala) you'll learn how to breakdown your script, the difference between mood boards and a pitch deck, how to share a clear vision with all of your department heads, know what scenes need a tech run before shoot day, make the most of your budget, how to keep your team motivated from beginning to end, and more.  From August 6, 2020.

Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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You've developed a great project, found funding, cast it well, filmed your masterpiece and have made it through post-production! Congrats, that is a feat in itself, but the work doesn't stop here. It's time for the world to see your film!  

In this final Filmmaker Series episode we'll break down the challenges of modern distribution in the indie market, and discuss how best to get your film seen.  

This will not be the typical 'trust a distributor' conversation. We'll learn from experts about the good and bad of festivals, self-distribution, or finding someone to champion your film with you. Plan early and you'll be ready for what comes next, and make the most out of all your hard work getting your project made. From October 8, 2020.

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Guests:

Liz Manashil, Filmmaker

Glen Reynolds, Filmmaker

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Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Bios:

Liz Manashil, former Hulu/PBS film critic, is a feature writer/director/producer currently in pre-production on her third feature and is the co-host of podcast Making Movies is Hard! She formerly managed Sundance Institute's Creative Distribution Initiative and just struck out on her own after working as the Senior Manager, Impact Distribution at Picture Motion.    

Glen Reynolds founded Circus Road Films in 2006 to provide strategic advisory services to filmmakers, with an emphasis on the sales of completed motion pictures to North American distributors. Circus Road guides filmmakers through the festival and distribution process and negotiates licensing agreements on their behalf. In its first 14 years, Circus Road has participated in the sales of over 700 narrative and documentary feature films with many films premiering at Sundance, Slamdance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Toronto. Distributors of films from Circus Road include Fox, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros., Lions Gate, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Magnolia, IFC, Oscilloscope, Drafthouse, Image, Gravitas, Freestyle, The Orchard, HBO, Showtime, Starz, Lifetime, ESPN, PBS and Syfy. Glen has produced or co-produced 20 films to date including Conversations with Other Women with Aaron Eckhart, Helena Bonham Carter and Olivia Wilde; Night Train with Danny Glover and Steve Zahn and Frat Pack with Hanna Mae Lee, Beverly D’Angelo and Danny Trejo.

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The Art of the Pitch. One of the most elusive parts of getting your movie made is figuring out how to get it funded. Whether you are trying to raise 10 thousand or 10 million the art of the pitch is the same. Learn from producers who have raised millions of dollars for films. Get the real scoop on how they meet investors, what they believe it takes to get investors to say yes, and what tools you should have ready at the get go. This episode is less about how to raise money and more about learning how you and your style fit in to the art of the pitch.  From June 4, 2020.

Guests: 

Kelci Parker, Development Executive Comedy Central 

Joey Tucci, CEO Roadmap Writers 

Adam Horner, Producer 

Justin Jones, Producer

Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer 

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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In this Filmmaker Series episode we cover attaching name talent to get funding, working with casting directors, and directing actors on set for both film & TV. From September 10, 2020.

Guests:

Kendra Castleberry is a Head CD at Castleberry/Murphy Casting. A TV, film and theatre enthusiast from a very young age, Kendra studied directing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before making the move to Los Angeles. Past casting credits include Facebook Watch’s Limetown, ABC’s Take Two, CBS’s Zoo, NBC’s Grimm, ABC’s Castle, CW’s Star-Crossed, as well as numerous other series, pilots and TV movies. Kendra also has a passion for charity work; she is a big fundraiser for AIDS Walk Los Angeles and volunteers frequently around town. A proud member of the Casting Society of America, Kendra is a co-chair of the CSA Equity in Entertainment Committee.  

Rachel Feldman is a director and writer. This past season Rachel directed multiple episodes of BLUE BLOODS, CRIMINAL MINDS, THE ROOKIE and the pilot and first season of THE BAXTERS. She's in late development to direct LILLY, her feature screenplay, winner of The Athena List and The Ravenal Grant, based on the life of Fair Pay Icon Lilly Ledbetter. Her screenplay KINKS won the 2020 ScreenCraft and WGA Drama Queens Best Pilot Award. You can follow Rachel on Twitter @WomenCallAction  

Will Raee is an independent filmmaker and seasoned show producer. A native Californian, Will was born in Los Angeles, to Iranian parents who immigrated to America in 1960. Will’s career has spanned a wide variety of genres and mediums. One of his first career moves was to start Rock Docs which begun him producing, and directing, music videos. During this time, he wrote and produced the critically acclaimed Marilyn Manson documentary Demystifying the Devil. Will soon produced SyFy Channel's Alien God's and helped launch, and Produced, the highly successful first season of the A&E Television's series Criss Angel MindFreak. After Mindfreak, Will jumped into the feature world and produced the motion pictures Honor, and The Exorcist Chronicles. On April 1st, 2007, Will joined forces with actor comedian Will Sasso to form Lord Mucker Entertainment, a company designed to create informal comedic feature films and television specials. They successfully produced their first comedic film For Christ Sake in July 2007. In 2008 Will became the producer and director for the Spike TV pilot 1000 Ways to Die. In 2016, Will wrote and directed the dark comedy Austin Found. The film starred Linda Cardellini, Craig Robinson, Skeet Ulrich, Kristen Schaal, Patrick Warburton, and Jaime Pressly. It was chosen as the closing night picture at Dances with Films and premiered at the Chinese Theater. Will also directed the child soldier themed short film Faith & Dreams, which won the IndieWire competition Shadows and Acts. From there he developed the script and feature film Girl Soldier, with Uma Thurman. Additionally, Will is developing a one-hour dramatic series with 3ARTS and BET, currently in pilot stage.

Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Thank you to our sponsors Blackmagic Design & Sigma!  

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Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actress / Filmmaker

Our Wilmington, North Carolina chapter is coming to you with a fun panel featuring Southern women in indie film. 

From the Eastern Carolina coast to the heart of Atlanta, women-identified and non-binary filmmakers have worked in the indie realm to bring southern grit to the big screen. Southern Women in Indie Film is a conversation between 5 filmmakers across the Southeast discussing their WILDLY SUCCESSFUL CROWDFUNDING campaigns, works in progress, and BUILDING COMMUNITY off the beaten path. From March 16, 2022.

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Filmmakers:

Tiffany Albright (Greensboro, NC)

Ebony Blanding (Atlanta, GA)

Kate E. Hinshaw (Wilmington, NC)

Erika Edwards (Wilmington, NC)

Kristi Ray from Honeyhead films (Wilmington, NC) 

Moderators: Anna Ray and Marika "Bloom" Adair

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Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Producing away from set: achieving high quality production while keeping the number of people on set to a minimum.  

The pandemic, and the cost of complying with on-set safety rules, have prompted many filmmakers to explore various strategies for remote production, from directing in another location all the way to remotely operating cameras and lights.  In this panel, we’ll talk to filmmakers experienced in remote film and video production about the strategies and gear they use to achieve high production quality while keeping the number of people on set to a minimum.  From July 15, 2021.

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Guests:  Ben Consoli, Creative Director (BC Media Productions) 

Jason Liquori, President and Head of Innovation (C Mount) 

Michelle Stapleton, Founding Partner/Producer (Madame Films Limited)

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Host: Chris Edgar, Composer / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer 

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Markus Forderer, ASC, most recently the cinematographer Netflix’s Red Notice, joins us for a conversation on film craft. We’ll chat everything from communicating with the director to covering action scenes to choosing a visual style. From January 27, 2022.

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Filmmaker: Markus Forderer ASC, Cinematographer (MarkusForderer.com)  

Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Markus Forderer, ASC Bio:  

Selected as one of Variety's 10 Stars behind the Cameras, the German born cinematographer who graduated from University of Television and Film in Munich, has quickly developed an impressive resume of visually unique and critical acclaimed feature films.  

HELL marked his feature film debut, earning him a number of awards, including the 2012 German Camera Award for Best Cinematography, the Best Cinematography Award at the 2011 Sitges Film Festival in Spain, and a nomination for Best Cinematography Debut at the world-renowed Camerimage Festival in 2012.  

Markus has since shot Mike Cahill‘s sci-fi drama, I ORIGINS, which was awarded at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival with the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. He then followed with I REMEMBER which premiered at the 2015 Berlin Film Festival and won the 2016 German Camera Award for Best Cinematography. Markus collaborated with director Roland Emmerich on the landmark period drama STONEWALL, which premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, and the Sci-Fi blockbuster from 20th Century Fox INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE. After shooting the pilot for NBC's RISE, he shot the pilot for the sci-fi horror series NIGHTFLYERS, by GAME OF THRONES writer George R.R. Martin and the sci-fi drama BLISS directed by Mike Cahill. He has recently wrapped RED NOTICE for NETFLIX, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.  

In 2019 Markus became the youngest active member of the American Society of Cinematographers.

It’s that time of year, where we all look to get just a little frightened. But as filmmakers, what are the tricks to scare your audience? Join us for a conversation with acclaimed horror filmmakers David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation) and Julian Terry (Don’t Peek) as we dissect (see what we did there?) what makes things scary! From October 28th, 2021

Want to see more? Check out Lights Out and Don’t Peek before the show!

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Guests:

David F. Sandberg, Director / Writer 

Julian Terry, Director / Cinematographer / Writer

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Host: John FK Parenteau, Producer / Writer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Tune in for Micro budget Series Event: Pt.3! Learn all the tips & tricks on how to film your desired project efficiently & effectively. What are the most important things to consider to make a high quality film in a short time frame and on a limited budget? Our filmmakers have done it and will be sharing helpful insight. You don't want to miss this! From May 19th, 2022.

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Guests:  

Emily Aguilar, Director (IG and TikTok: @themomentEM) 

Jeannette Godoy, Director / Writer (IG: @jygodoydirector)

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Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Join us in a riveting conversation between esteemed female cinematographers on their journeys through the industry to level up in their career and what advice they have to give on working with department heads, conflicts on and off set, the joys of why they love their job and so much more. Tune in to hear the wealth of knowledge that these women have to share! 

Watch the video version here. From July 21, 2022.

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Keynote Speakers:  

Michelle Lawler (Hulu's THE DROPOUT, Apple TV's THE SHRINK NEXT DOOR, HBO's INSECURE) IMDB | Website | IG

Elle Schneider (History Channel's THE FOOD THAT BUILT AMERICA) IMDB | Website | IG

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Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

Sound Mixer: David Schatanoff, Jr., Producer / Writer / Sound Mixer

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Tune in for Microbudget Series Event: Pt.4 to learn the ins & outs of doing post on a low budget turning & it into a high quality film!

So you made it through production, but you are out of money, now what? Our filmmakers will talk about tips and tricks to get it done on a low budget but look high quality. Grab a pen and paper to note down how you can better plan and incorporate your post production crew during your pre production process so you can save money in the long run. From software to asking favors, we'll cover it all. From June 9, 2022.

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Guests:  

Lex Benedict, Editor  

Jason Sheedy, Filmmaker/SFX

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Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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So you've decided you are going to shoot your first feature, or maybe you just want to shoot something that you can call your own beginning to end. However, you don't have a very big budget. 

Blackmagic Collective & Raindance have teamed up to bring you the Micro-budget Filmmaking Series. Part one: Screenwriting for Micro-budget Films!  

The first thing you must consider is the script. How do you write a script you can do on a micro-budget? What are the must do's and should do's? How do even decide if your idea is doable for cheap? From March 30, 2022.

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Guest:  

David Greenberg, Writer / Director (author of the new book "Screenwriting for Microbudget Films")

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Host: Tim Lorge, Writer / Director (BMC NYC Chapter Lead & Raindance's NYC General Manager)

Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Bio:  

David J. Greenberg has written or doctored over 60 screenplays. His feature writing and directing debut Stomping Ground premiered at The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival in 2016. His 1995 short film The True Meaning of Cool won an award from the American Film Institute. In Spring 2021, David co-produced the feature Seclusion. He is currently in post-production on a documentary, 22 Indictments and in pre-production on an Untitled Vampire Movie, that is shooting in April 2022.David teaches screenwriting at Drexel University and at University of the Arts and Screen Directing at Temple University. His book Screenwriting For Low-Budget Films was released by British publisher Routledge Press in November 2021.  

Website: www.davidjgreenberg.com  

Connect with David on Instagram (@falseclimax) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ddgg123/)

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Join us to check in with our film city chapter reps and tell their experiences of filming this year and what they hope for 2022!  

It's been a strange two years as we've tried to figure out how to work in a pandemic, but filmmakers are back to work. We'll check in with filmmakers around the country to see how they have been pulling off productions in the time of Covid, and their hopes for the future. From November 24, 2021. 

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Filmmakers:  

Maurice Moore “Mō”, Founder of Motivate Pictures - Austin  

Alecia Orsini, President of Women in Film and Video of New England - New England  

Ebony Blanding, Writer / Director - Atlanta  

Tanya Perez, Actor / Writer / Clown - New York City  

Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Writer / Producer - Los Angeles 

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Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Join us in this Episode for a conversation breaking down the art & tech of John Brawley's Cinematography work in film and TV.  From August 13, 2020.

Host: John FK Parenteau, Producer / Writer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Join us for an informative discussion with Ben Hernandez Bray of how to work with stunts in your film, as well as how a boxer from the Valley worked through the system to become a feature film director. From October 15, 2020.

Ben has a unique insight not only in to his work as a stunt coordinator but also as a self made director from the toughest San Fernando Valley neighborhoods. With a credit list that includes top shows like “Transformers: Dark Moon,” “Hot Pursuit,” and “The Blacklist”, Ben knows the importance of safety while still getting the stunt right. And with his transition into directing, he brings another skillset to bear on shows like “Queen of the South,” “Arrow,” “S.W.A.T.” and most recently, his feature directorial debut, “El Chicano.”  

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Host: John FK Parenteau, Producer / Writer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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From weddings to corporate to real estate, learn how filmmakers got started, got clients, and thrive as videographers.  

Join us for a panel discussion on how filmmakers have found ways to make a living as videographers. From weddings, real estate, corporate and everything in between, learn how they got started, get and keep clients, and thrive.  From March 25, 2021.

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Guests:  

Shyah Zarrabi (Wedding Videography)  

Armen Tahanian (Real Estate Videography)  

Luisa Mendoza (Corporate Videography)  

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Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Tommy Lee + Streaming From Home  (From March 11, 2021. Video Version Available.)

Headlining Guest: Tommy Lee 

Tommy Lee may be famous as the singular drummer from classic rock band Motley Crue, but he is also an active music producer, writer and media producer. His home studio has evolved into an advanced system that allows him not only to provide high quality interviews for networks and outlets looking for his unique take on the world, but also helping him produce his newest album during Covid. We’ll talk to Tommy about how he stays active during the pandemic, and what that means to his work into the future.   

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Filmmaker Panel: Streaming From Home Now more than ever before filmmakers are looking to find ways to not only stay creative, but reach a worldwide audience from home. In this round table interview we’ll chat with various streamers about their at home setups, the software they use to stream live, and how they keep it fresh to do weekly shows from home. 

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Guests:  

Christian Karasiewicz, Live Stream Producer 

John L. Curtis, Actor/Live Stream Host 

Leticia Campbell, Strategist/Live Stream Host  

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Host: John FK Parenteau, Producer / Writer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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A discussion with documentary filmmakers on how documentaries are creating their films, choosing their stories, and bringing authentic stories about disability to a wider audience. From September 24, 2020. ASL version available.

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Guests:

Jenni Gold, Filmmaker

Day Al-Mohamed, Filmmaker  

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Host: Shannon DeVido, Actor / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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This panel is about making your gear work for you when you’re a filmmaker with a disability. Guests will discuss gear that is available that’ll help you focus on being creative rather than frustrated with lack of access. You’ll also hear stories of how other disabled filmmakers are getting their films made. From July 27, 2020. ASL version available.

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Guests: 

Shaina Ghuraya, Filmmaker 

Peter Renzullo, Filmmaker  

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Host: Shannon DeVido, Actor / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Join us to find out all there is to know about Virtual Production! 

It seems like everybody is talking about Virtual Production these days. It sounds like a magic bullet at times, and with shows like “The Mandalorian” and “Loki” (just to name a few) embracing this technology to create fantastic images, it’s hard to disagree. But how do we as filmmakers really use this new technology to our advantage? When is it the right time to consider virtual, and when is it a waste of money? Is it even possible to achieve quality virtual environments on a limited budget? What the heck IS Unreal Engine?!  

Join us for this informative event, held on ARwall & Soapbox Films' actual virtual stage (Youtube link here for visual), as we walk you through the specifics of how virtual production is done, and how it can help you with your films. From August 17th, 2021.  

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ARWall Guests:

Jocelyn Hsu, Chief Product Officer

Rene Amador, Chief Executive Officer

Soapbox Films Guest:

Chris Alender, CEO & CCO

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Host: John FK Parenteau, Producer / Writer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer 

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Presented by ARwall & Soapbox Films. 

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Join us to find out all there is to know about cameras, equipment, settings and more! We answered a lot of questions so grab a pen and paper to jot down notes.

You bought a camera, you are ready to make something awesome, but you are a bit intimidated by settings and lenses and all that goes with it. Or maybe you don’t even know which camera to buy for your needs. Or maybe you are great with the camera but you want to take your skills further or even get experimental. Join us for an ask me anything with cinematographer Sarah Phillips. She’s experienced with most cameras, camera rigs, drones, lenses, lighting, and beyond. Bring your burning questions and let’s talk camera! From June 17, 2021.

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Guest: Sarah Phillips, Cinematographer (SarahPhillipsCamera.com | IG: @sarahphillipscamera)  

Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer 

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Sarah Phillips is a cinematographer (and camera nerd) in Los Angeles.  

She recently DPed a feature indie drama film in Los Angeles and Mexico called “IRL” about modern love and art (Best Cinematography Idyllwild Film Festival 2019, Best Cinematography Silicon Beach Film Festival 2019, RE-Frame Stamp 2018), a documentary in 360 in Bangladesh for The Gates Foundation and the Zuckerberg/Chan Initiative, a short drama “Lilac Ocean Pumpkin Pine” about a woman’s final wish (Founders Circle and Top Five Prize Louisiana Film Prize 2018, Gold Remi Best Drama Short Houston WorldFest 2019, Best Cinematography Circle City Film Fest 2019), a colonial New England proof of concept drama in Massachusetts “Land Of Light”, a thriller short “Man In The Corner,” a short Stephen King thriller in the Southern California desert “Beachworld,” and a SciFi short “Separation of Church and Livia” (Silver Remi Houston World Fest 2018, 2nd Place AT&T Shape Create-A-Thon 2017), a short scifi “Supplements” (SeriesFest 2020, Lousiana Film Prize 2019) as well as web series and music videos.  

In addition she’s DPed a few documentaries that are works in progress, shot branded content for Google Pixel, Samsung, Bvlgari, The Grammys, Infiniti, PopSugar, TV show Pool Kings, LA Pride, as well as been in the camera dept for international commercials for brands like Greyhound, NBA 2K, Fitbit, and Sunmaid.

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Join us to find out all there is to know about Short Film Distribution!  

So, you made a short film, now what? Most filmmakers spend a hundred hours prepping, shooting, and editing their films only to just throw them up on YouTube and hope they get seen. There are so many more options at your disposal. Our panelists will give you ideas on how to not only get your film seen but use it as a way to get your next film made...and maybe even make some money along the way.  From August 26th, 2021.

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Guests: 

Foster Wilson, Director (Something Wilde Productions) 

Celine Roustan, Senior Programmer (Short of the Week) 

Soma Helmi, Writer / Director (SomaHelmi.com)  

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Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer 

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Join us to find out all there is to know about Foley & Sound Editing!   

How do you achieve high-quality post-production sound despite being on a limited budget?  How collaborative is the process of shaping a film’s sound design, and what are the steps involved?  When is it appropriate to use library sound effects as opposed to custom-recorded ones?  In this panel, these and other questions will be answered by experienced post sound professionals.  From September 16, 2021.

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Guests:  

Diana Cha, Sound Editor / Designer / Mixer 

David Schatanoff, Jr., Multi-Industry Producer 

Bruce Stubblefield, Dialogue Editor / Sound Supervisor  

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Host: Chris Edgar, Composer / Producer 

Producer: John FK Parenteau, Producer / Writer

Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer 

Join us to learn how gaming streamers make a career and provide the knowledge on what you need in order to achieve high-quality streams! 

The rise of Twitch, which has more than 140 million users per month, and similar streaming services, has made one thing very clear: people like to watch other people play games live, and interact with them while they do it. This is not only true for video games, but also for other types of games, such as role-playing and board games. How do gaming streamers make a career out of this? What type of equipment do they use to produce consistently high-quality streams? How can livestreaming games be used to advance a more conventional movie business career? These and other questions will be discussed by our panelists, who are well-known video and role-playing game streamers.  From May 6, 2021.

Guests:  Diana DiMicco, https://twitter.com/DimiccoDiana
 

Michael Martin, https://twitter.com/MathasGames
 

Becca Scott, https://twitter.com/thebeccascott
 

Host: Chris Edgar, Composer / Producer

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Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer 

Whether it's underscore or songs, how does the music for a major movie or TV show take shape during the project's journey from script to screen? How do music supervisors decide what music they want to use, and supervise the composition, recording and production of the music? How do you produce music with a high production value sound on a limited budget? If you want to work on some aspect of movie or TV music, whether it’s composition, performance, engineering, or something else, how do you break into it? Get the inside scoop on recording and producing film and TV music from folks who’ve worked on tons of well-known projects. From April 8, 2021.

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Guests:  

Charlene Huang (Music Production Executive, Netflix) 

Chris Tedesco (Contract Trumpet Player / Music Contractor)

Gina Zimmitti (Music Contractor) 

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Host: Chris Edgar, Composer / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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What is the working relationship between a director and script supervisor? And what DO those script supervisor notes mean?

BMC Filmmaker Advancement Initiative Fellows, Monique Sorgen (Dir., “Sorry, Not Sorry” / Omeleto) and Caryn Ruby (Script Supervisor, “Along Came Wanda” / Amazon Prime) will discuss the director/script supervisor relationship. Find out what they learned from each other during their recent collaboration on the short film, “Random Check,” and share Caryn’s actual script notes from the film. An experienced director, Monique had never worked with a script supervisor on her own projects - a situation Caryn is familiar with - having been the first script supervisor for many experienced and first-time directors. This conversation will be relevant for editors as well as all filmmakers who are curious about script supervisor notes, and how having a script supervisor can benefit your productions.

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Tune in for our first Atlanta Chapter City online event of the year! Find out what your first steps should be when you move to Atlanta, Georgia for filmmaking!  

You decided to make the move to Atlanta to pursue the next chapter of your filmmaking career; now what? Find out everything you need to know about how to plan for success and hit the ground running once you get there from joining Atlanta focused Facebook filmmaking groups to going to networking events to reaching out to any of these four talented humans when you get there to show you around and show you the ropes. 

Hosted by BMC Atlanta Chapter.

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Atlanta Guests:

Joyce Licorish (Filmmaker, DreamEmpire Films)  

Brandon Lee Minor (Filmmaker, Solace Imagination Center of the Arts)  

Diana Rhodes (Writer, DreamEmpire Films)  

Moderator: Lisa Maydwell (Writer / Director)

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Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer (Los Angeles)

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Tune in to understand & ensure that you have all the contracts & paperwork you need to feel secure your project will be done correctly! What do you need to do, on the legal side, to make sure your film is ready for distribution? What do all those weird terms in the contracts for your film even mean? Entertainment attorney Chris Edgar will walk you through what you need to prepare before ever setting foot on set. From June 21, 2022. 

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Guest: Chris Edgar, Entertainment Attorney / Composer 

Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer

Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Tune in to witness a battle between our five filmmaking city chapters where they will tell us the ins and outs of their location!  

What is the best city to shoot in? Which are the worst? Join us for a fun and informative discussion with panelists from Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Austin and New England as they share their filming experience and knowledge for their areas and others as well! Learn about locations, permits, incentives, as well as how to find cast and crew, and ask about other places you want to shoot! From May 20, 2021.

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Filmmakers:  

Maurice Moore “Mō” - Austin  

Alecia Orsini - New England  

T.C. Barrera - Atlanta  

Caytha Jentis - New York City  

Jenn Khoe - Los Angeles  

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Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer (Los Angeles)

Podcast  Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer (Los Angeles)

“The script is the most important aspect of the project.” There’s a reason we hear that ad nauseam. The failures of feature projects to even obtain distribution much less box office success often lies in the production team starting with a script that isn’t ready or just plain isn’t good. We know we must start with a good script, but do we know what makes a good script? Marketability? The Characters? The Story? And should we write it ourselves or find one? And where do we find one?  

Hear from film and TV writers and producers on which of their projects succeeded or failed and why they believe that to be the case. They will also give tips and tricks on how to tap into your network to option a great project, as well as thoughts on how to know if your idea is worth the time to write it yourself. Whether a director or producer looking for your next project or a writer looking for inspiration, this is an episode for you!  From July 9, 2020.  

Guests: 

Anna Levine, Senior Manager of Curation - Dust (Gunpowder & Sky) 

Jeffrey Reddick, Writer / Director 

Camille Tucker, Writer / Director  

Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer  

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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Presented by Blackmagic Design.

Why is it important for filmmakers to build an email list? What's the best way to get people to open your newsletter and actually read it? How to use email marketing to grow your career? Those questions and more will be answered during this informative session!  

Presented by the BMC Wilmington, NC Chapter with filmmaker and NC Chapter Lead, Kate E. Hinshaw!

Watch the video version of this episode with the slides on what Kate is talking about here. From August 9, 2022. 

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Guest: Kate E. Hinshaw, Director of Photography (BMC Wilmington, NC Chapter Lead)

Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer (BMC Executive Director) 

Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer (BMC Producer)

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Presented by Blackmagic Design and Sigma.

Have you ever wanted to start a podcast or be a guest on one to talk about your film? Check out this episode!

Join us in this Episode for a conversation breaking down on the importance of authentically casting, common casting misconceptions, and more. From August 20, 2020. ASL version available.

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Guests:

Bonnie Gillespie, Casting Director

Michael Schwartz, Filmmaker

Steve Way, Actor/Stand-up Comedian

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Host: Shannon DeVido, Actor / Producer

Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer

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