Filmmaker Secrets
Filmmakers have the power to evoke emotion, inspire thought, and drive universal change in this world. Right now, a real seismic shift is happening in the film industry. This is your best chance to join a new filmmaking movement. You have been called to create an everlasting impact with your unmatched, deep desire to tell authentic stories, only to be met with insultingly low rates or worse… working for exposure. So how does a filmmaker thrive in an environment that is almost intentionally designed to bring you down? That is the question. And this podcast reveals the answer.
Episodes
73 episodes
071. How To Discover And Satisfy Your Creativity With Kris Kimlin
This week I chat with award-winning cinematographer, Kris Kimlin, about his new-found discovery of what truly makes him happy. Learn from Kris's vast experience to put your own career into a macro perspective of your life. We go deep... we brin...
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070. How To DESTROY Perfectionism With Jesse Welch
This week I chat with an up and coming filmmaker, Jesse Welch, who shares his experience producing the enticing short film, SPIRIT. We discuss how to kill perfectionism, deal with adversity, adapt to your circumstances, and exactly what it take...
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069. How To Produce Winning Films Without Going Broke (Again...)
What is it that separates the filmmakers that actually get the opportunities, the ones that get picked, the ones that move on from the many that don't? It's the fact that they've developed a skill set to produce very high quality film p...
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068. Conquering Filmmaking Challenges with Tommy Ragan
What does it take to overcome the hardest of challenges when it comes to filmmaking? This week, I sat down with my good friend, cinematographer, filmmaker, storyteller, Tommy Ragan, to discuss the obstacles within film production and how to con...
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067. 3 DETRIMENTAL Mistakes Filmmakers Make And How To Avoid Them
3 Detrimental mistakes filmmakers (especially beginner filmmakers) make and how to avoid them. Join the 7-Day CineRacing™ Challenge today: www.cineracing.comAs filmmakers, but even as huma...
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066. BONUS Episode For Your Monday Motivation
It's time to gear up and get that fire burning under our butts again. It's time for some Monday Motivation, Filmmaker Secrets style!7-Day CineRacing™ Challenge: http://www.cineracing.com"One F...
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065. The "60 Second Job" with Tate Mohlenkamp
This week I speak with the 1st Place Grand Prize winner of the recent 7-Day CineRacing™ Challenge about his experience with this new kind of filmmaking competition! We talk about various roadblocks and triumphs that every filmmaking will go thr...
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064. Film Racing vs. CineRacing™ And Which Is Best For Filmmakers
General Film Racing vs. the CineRacing™ Challenge. Which is the best for filmmaker looking to level up their game, improve their filmmaking, and win some cash prizes at the same time? That is the questions that I want to answer for you in this ...
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063. How To Get HIGH PAYING Clients with Kevin Barber
This week I chat with filmmaker and entrepreneur, Kevin Barber, about the ins and outs of thriving as a filmmaking in the current economic climate. He shares his filmmaker secrets of knowing who your dream clients really are, how to position yo...
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062. How To Tap Into CREATION Mode as a True Filmmaker
We need more empathy and kindness in this world and this podcast episode is my way of promoting this inspirational idea of creation. How to tap into that creation mode as a true filmmaker and grasp onto your filmmaking dreams."One Film ...
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061. How To Tell Real Stories with Sarah Young
On this week's episode of the Filmmaker Secrets podcast I'm excited to introduce you to Sarah Young, an award winning filmmaker. We chat all things film, theatre and even opera. Check out Sarah's website:
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060. Are You Over-Covering Your Scene?
Coverage vs. Intention. Are you the type of filmmaker that is shooting for the edit, or are you just editing everything that you've shot? That is the ULTIMATE question."One Film Per Month" Challenge:
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059. Use Value-Based Pricing To Charge What You're Worth
Value-based pricing is likely the most important aspect of charging what you are truly worth and becoming a successful filmmaker. Learn the secrets of knowing how to price your work properly and avoid undercharging and endlessly chasing money.<...
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058. How To Inspire Connect Educate Entertain and Motivate
The age old question of how to connect with your audience is answered in this episode of the Filmmaker Secrets Podcast. Listen to learn the 5 ingredients you need to infuse into your projects in order to make the viewer FEEL and CHANGE....
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057. There Are NO SECRETS With Riccardo Suriano
I had the pleasure of speaking with a very genuine and talented filmmaker, Riccardo Suriano, who approaches filmmaking from the perspective of short films first. Listen to his unique take on the filmmaking world and how he got his start.
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056. The Framework To L.I.G.H.T. Any Film Set
This week I break down what L.I.G.H.T. stands for and how to approach lighting any film set, be it interior or exterior. Lots of golden nuggets that even the pro can learn from. "One Film Per Month" Challenge:
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055. How To Assemble The Dream Team with Kevin Deming, Jenny Piersol, and Andy Whitlatch
This week I talk with the crew and cast members of the new short film "Dear Simone". The director Kevin Deming, executive producer/writer/lead actor Jenny Piersol, and cinematographer/producer Andy Whitlatch. Check out the IndieGoGo cam...
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054. Top 5 Productivity Hacks for Filmmakers in 2022
These are my best filmmaker productivity hacks for when I'm feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, and stressed out. Top 5 hacks to get the thing done!"One Film Per Month" Challenge: https:/...
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053. How To Focus on Telling Your Story with Frank Fazzio
This week I chat with a talented documentary filmmaker, Frank Fazzio, about focusing on the right things in filmmaking and his various collaborative documentary projects. Listen to hear his unique approach to crowd sourced interviews. ...
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052. Shoot Your Shot with the "One Film Per Month" Challenge!
I'm calling my shot! What is the "One Film Per Month" challenge?...Check out the challenge here: https://www.filmmakersecrets.com/youtubeI'm going to write, sh...
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051. Don't Be Afraid Filmmaker with Phillis Ramie, Linda McQuade, and Rob Shearer
Three guests on one podcast!? Yes, indeed. This week I chat with Phillis, Linda, and Rob (second appearance) about their series project Artie and Paul and how they shot the...
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050. 3 Biggest Filmmaking Lessons I Learned
For this momentous occasion of reaching the 50th episode of the Filmmaker Secrets Podcast I wanted to recount the 3 biggest lessons I learned over the past 3 years. Everything from film racing, to the importance of story, to value-based pricing...
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049. How To Suspend The Disbelief of Your Audience
What is "suspension of disbelief"? How do we immerse our audiences deep within our story? How in the heck do filmmakers create compelling and meaningful films that grab the audience by the throat and get them to pay attention? Answers to these ...
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