Master Casters is my documentary film about the resin bootleg toy scene. It's now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and other online platforms. In this episode I talk about making the film, submitting to film festivals, and getting it distributed online. Watch Master Casters on Amazon prime... https://amzn.to/2vOyuiu Watch Master Casters on Vimeo On Demand... https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mastercasters Special Thanks to: Master Casters @mastercasters_ Host: Timothy Patrick @indiefilmgrit The...
Jul 17, 2020•13 min•Ep. 55
Jack Venturo is a talented indie filmmaker and a Jim Henson puppeteer. His new short film "The Repossession" is a Psychological Suspense/Drama and is now making its run at film festivals. We talk about how he made the film, AFM, crowdfunding, and what it's like working for The Jim Henson Company. Special Thanks to: Jack Venturo venturoproductions.com Host: Timothy Patrick Guest: Jack Venturo: @JackVenturo Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Apr 21, 2020•47 min•Ep. 54
Aleem Hossain is the writer/director/producer of the new sci-fi indie feature "After We Leave", which won Best Feature Film at the London Sci-Fi Festival and recently finished it's theatrical run in Los Angeles. We talk about how he made the film, distribution, VFX, and how Bollywood influenced him as a filmmaker. Special Thanks to: Aleem Hossain @aleem Host: Timothy Patrick Guest: Aleem Hossain Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 53
Patrick Green returns for his third appearance on the Indie Film Grit podcast to talk about his new short film "Mommy's Little Monster". It's a psychological horror-thriller about a mother and son on the run from an abusive relationship. We talk about how he made the film, his strategy for film festivals, and a couple new projects he's working on. Special Thanks to: Patrick Green @bypatrickgreen Host: Timothy Patrick Guest: Patrick Green Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, foll...
Feb 11, 2020•55 min•Ep. 52
Alex Ferrari is back on the podcast to talk about his new book "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur" and his companion podcast "Filmtrepreneur Podcast". In this episode, he shares valuable insight to AFM, film distribution, and how indie filmmakers need to be business-minded if they are going to thrive as professional filmmakers. Check out his new podcast on iTunes as well as Indie Film Hustle and the Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. His book "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur" is now available at Barnes and Nob...
Jan 05, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 51
Christian Bautista is the co-founder and chief business officer at Gatekeeper Animation. His company is located in the Philippines and they on projects all over the world. I spoke with Christian at AFM 2019 where we talked about the future of animation, visual effects, and VR and how he plans to bridge the gap between Hollywood and the Philippines with Gatekeeper Animation. Special Thanks to: Christian Bautista GateVFX.com Host: Timothy Patrick Guest:Christian Bautista Theme Music by: Ryan Stube...
Jan 05, 2020•36 min•Ep. 50
Franco Sama is an indie film producer with over 20 films under his belt, including “Guns, Girls and Gambling” starring Gary Oldman and Christian Slater. Franco has attended AFM seventeen years in a row and he shares great insight to the event and how it's changed over the years. We also talk about, what it takes from a business standpoint, to make indie films. Special Thanks to: Franco Sama www.samacofilms.com Host: Timothy Patrick Guest: Franco Sama Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Fi...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 49
Randall Lobb is a writer/director/producer who's new documentary is "Power of Grayskull", the Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. We talk about his unique approach to making documentaries, how he crowdfunded over $76,000 on Kickstarter, 1980's nostalgia, and his upcoming project involving "The Dark Crystal". Watch "Power of Grayskull" on DVD and Digital starting Aug 13th. Special Thanks to: Randall Lobb @thelabcoatguy Guest: Randall Lobb Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For ...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 48
Mike Finazzo is an indie filmmaker who recently wrote and directed a feature film called "Bored in the USA" which he made for just $5000. The film follows the friendship of a bored housewife named Kelly and her British friend Chris, who is moving back to London. It's a character-driven film shot in black and white and it deals with what is, and what could've been. "Bored in the USA" is available now on Amazon Prime. Special Thanks to: Mike Finazzo www.boredintheusafilm.com Hosted by: Timothy Pat...
Jul 15, 2019•43 min•Ep. 47
Rob Smat is an indie filmmaker and USC film school grad who recently completed his first feature film "The Last Whistle". It's about a high school football coach who pushes his team to win even after an all-star player dies during practice of cardiac arrest. It's won several awards at film festivals including Best Actress and Best Feature film. It's set to release in select theaters and On Demand on June 28th. Special Thanks to: Rob Smat @MadSmatter Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Rob Smat The...
Jun 11, 2019•45 min•Ep. 46
Owen Korb is an indie filmmaker in Los Angeles who recently completed his first feature film "Pull Up LA." It's a documentary about Los Angeles creatives using social media to meet up together in the city and explore their creative sides. It's won several awards at film festivals including Best Feature Documentary and Best Director. We talk about how he made the film, and how the meet up culture can be an inspiration to people of all walks of life. Special Thanks to: Owen Korb @pullup_la Hosted ...
Apr 16, 2019•35 min•Ep. 45
John Fusco is a well known writer and producer of such films as "Young Guns", "Hidalgo", "Thunderheart" and his Netflix series "Marco Polo." His new film, "The Highwaymen" starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson opens in select theaters March 15th and will be released worldwide on Netflix March 29th. The story follows two retired Texas rangers who were hired to hunt down the infamous Bonnie and Clyde. Special Thanks to: John Fusco @JohnFusco12 Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: John Fusco Them...
Mar 11, 2019•24 min•Ep. 44
Alex Ferrari is a writer, producer and director of films such as "This Is Meg" and "On the Corner of Ego and Desire." He is also the creator and host of the Indie Film Hustle podcast and the Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. Alex's mission is to share valuable information with indie filmmakers, drawing from his 25 years of experience in the industry. Recently he launched Indie Film Hustle TV, the Netflix for filmmakers. On top of that he wrote a book "Shooting For The Mob" based on true events in ...
Jan 23, 2019•57 min•Ep. 43
Patrick Green is a talented indie filmmaker whose new documentary, "For Your Consideration" is now screening at various film festivals. We discuss many aspects of documentary filmmaking such as story structure, animation, and fair use. Patrick is our first returning guest on the Indie Film Grit podcast and it's great to have him back to talk about his work. Special Thanks to: Patrick Green @ByPatrickGreen Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Patrick Green Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie ...
Dec 11, 2018•47 min•Ep. 42
Mark Stolaroff is an award winning producer who's been making indie films for many years and he is also the founder of No Budget Film School. His new feature film, Driver X, stars Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul) and will be available in theaters and on demand November 30th. We talk about his approach to making indie films, crowdfunding, casting actors, and how to make the most of a film budget. Special Thanks to: Mark Stolaroff @stolaroff Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Mark Stolaroff Theme ...
Nov 13, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 41
Alejandro Montoya Marin is a writer/director/producer who can be seen making his first feature film "Monday" on the El Rey Network's original series "Rebel Without A Crew." Along with four other indie filmmakers, he was selected by Robert Rodriguez to make a feature film in 14 days with only $7000 and no crew. We talk about his film, his experience on the show, and what it's like to make a film with such extreme limitations. The series premiere of "Rebel without a Crew" is Sunday November 18th o...
Oct 16, 2018•37 min•Ep. 40
Diane Bell is an award-winning director and screenwriter who's first feature film "Obsoledia" premiered and won at The Sundance Film Festival. Her second film "The Bleeding Heart" starring Jessica Biel, debuted at The Tribecca Film Festival. We talk about how she got her start as a screenwriter working for the director of Die Hard, and why it is so important to "Shoot from the Heart" which is the title of her live workshop and her book for indie filmmakers. Special Thanks to: Diane Bell @dianebe...
Sep 25, 2018•48 min•Ep. 39
Matt Cruse is an indie filmmaker who recently wrote, produced and directed his first feature film "The Watcher Self", available now on Amazon. We talk about many aspects of filmmaking including scriptwriting, sound design, and how to use dialogue effectively. Matt shares his experiences working in television at the BBC and gives useful advice and insights for fellow indie filmmakers. Special Thanks to: Matt Cruse @mattcruse @thewatcherself Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Matt Cruse Theme Music...
Sep 11, 2018•47 min•Ep. 38
Steve Vitolo is the CEO and founder of Scriptation, a script annotation app designed specifically for film and TV production. We talk about how he made his way through the industry as a writer's assistant, script coodinator, and TV writer on such shows as Black-ish, Crowded, and Hot in Cleveland. Steve shares his experience with the writers' room, working in TV, and how he came up with the idea for his game-changing app, Scriptation. Special Thanks to: Steve Vitolo @scriptationapp Hosted by: Tim...
Aug 21, 2018•49 min•Ep. 37
Joining me today is Killarney Traynor, an indie filmmaker from New Hampshire. She is an experienced actor, writer, director, and stuntwoman. Her new feature film "Michael Lawrence" is a detective mystery that will soon be available on Amazon Prime. We talk about her experiences acting, writing screenplays, directing films and what it's like to perform stunts on camera. And we also talk about how old westerns influenced her as a filmmaker. Special Thanks to: Killarney Traynor @KillarneyTray Hoste...
Jun 26, 2018•46 min•Ep. 36
Jeffrey Michael Bays, also known as "The Hitchcock Whisperer", joins us for an interesting conversation about Alfred Hitchcock and indie filmmaking. Jeffrey is an indie filmmaker and also the author of such books as "Between The Scenes", "How To Turn Your Boring Movie Into a Hitchcock Thriller", and his latest "Suspense with a Camera". We talk about his filmmaking journey, his web series "Hitch20", his feature film "Offing David", and all things related to Hitchcock. Special Thanks to: Jeffrey M...
Apr 17, 2018•44 min•Ep. 34
I'm joined by indie filmmaker Sam Hoggarth to talk about his latest short film "Envy". Sam shares stories about the making of the film and what inspired him to tell such a dark tale. "Envy" has won many awards at film festivals including: Best Director, Best Writing, Best Actress, and Best Narrative Short. After it's festival run, "Envy" will be released online October 31st, 2018. Special Thanks to: Sam Hoggarth: @Sam_D_Hoggarth Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Sam Hoggarth Theme Music by: Ryan...
Apr 03, 2018•46 min•Ep. 33
I have a great conversation with actress Tami Stronach who played the Childlike Empress in The Never-Ending Story. Tami is an actress, dancer, and she produces family entertainment content at The Paper Canoe Company . We talk about her journey and Tami shares some of her experiences making The Never-Ending Story. Special Thanks to: Tami Stronach: @neverendingtami Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Tami Stronach Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmg...
Mar 27, 2018•44 min•Ep. 32
I had the chance to talk with Head of Crowdfunding at Seed & Spark, Gerry Maravilla. He shares valuable info about crowdfunding as well as his own filmmaking journey. We talk about his role at Seed & Spark, his short film "Cross", and we even talk about pupusas. Special Thanks to: Gerry Maravilla: @gerrymaravilla Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Gerry Maravilla Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Mar 20, 2018•55 min•Ep. 31
I have an amazing conversation with Klaus Badelt. He is well known in the film industry as a successful musical composer who has created the scores for hollywood films like "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Gladiator", and "The Time Machine." Klaus has also created an exciting new way for filmmakers to distribute their films worlwide with Filmhub. It's easy, it's free, and it's a game changer for indie filmmakers. Special Thanks to: Klaus Badelt: @filmhubhq Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Klaus Bad...
Mar 06, 2018•48 min•Ep. 30
I talk with two indie filmmakers from New York, David Joseph Volino & Victoria Ratermanis. We talk about their new short film, "The Rose Garden" which is an engaging character-driven film co-starring David and Victoria. It has proven to be a festival favorite, winning many awards including Best Actress, Best Actor, and the Audience Choice Award. Special Thanks to: David Joseph Volino: @DavidJVolino & Victoria Ratermanis: victoriaratermanis.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guests: David Joseph Voli...
Feb 13, 2018•49 min•Ep. 29
I talk with producer/writer/director Mark Schwab. We talk about his new feature film, "Shadows In Mind" which is a captivating LGBT thriller. Mark shares insight into indie filmmaking, what it's like working with a talented cinemotographer, and how his approach to making films evolved over time. Special Thanks to: Mark Schwab: @DITRFilms Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Mark Schwab Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Feb 06, 2018•46 min•Ep. 28
I talk with producer/director/writer/editor Alexia Anastasio. We talk about her documentary films, including "Adventures in Plymptoons!" and "Beyond The Noise." And we also discuss how Transcendental Meditation can be a powerful tool for the indie filmmaker. Special Thanks to: Alexia Anastasio: @alexiaanastasio Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Alexia Anastasio Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Jan 30, 2018•35 min•Ep. 27
I have a great conversation with producer/actor/screenwriter Richard "RB" Botto. He is the founder and CEO of Stage 32 and author of "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers". We talk about the importance of understanding both the business side and the creative side of making films. And RB explains why crowdsourcing is crucial to the success of your film. Special Thanks to: Richard "RB" Botto: @RBwalksintoabar Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Richard "RB" Botto Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie F...
Jan 23, 2018•57 min•Ep. 26
Indie filmmaker and 3D animator Roger An joins us on the podcast. We talk about his new short film, Alpha Fish, which combines live action with 3D animated characters. Alpha Fish's world premiere is January 31, 2018 at the NY Indie Theatre Film Festival. www.alphafish.tv Special Thanks to Roger An: @RogerAn3D Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Roger An Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Jan 16, 2018•45 min•Ep. 25
