I talk with indie filmmaker Bryce Hirschberg. We talk about the many hats he wore while making his feature film, Counterfeiters. His film has won many awards at multiple film festivals all over the world, including Best Feature and Best Actor. Special Thanks to Bryce Hirschberg: @BryceHirschberg Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Bryce Hirschberg Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Jan 09, 2018•49 min•Ep. 24
Writer/director Patrick Green joins us on the podcast. We discuss the pros and cons of guerrilla filmmaking and his short film, TAG, about a graffitti artist in Los Angeles. TAG was officially selected at over two dozen film festivals around the world and is now available on Vimeo. Special Thanks to Patrick Green: @ByPatrickGreen Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Patrick Green Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Dec 19, 2017•46 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, I'm joined by producer/writer/director Kim Ray. Her recent documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, follows music icon Lady Gaga and climaxes with a Super Bowl half-time performance. The film premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival and was then released worldwide on Netflix. Kim shares insight about attending USC film school, working in reality television, and also her passion for Sci-Fi Action films. Special Thanks to Kim Ray: @kimray Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest:...
Dec 12, 2017•45 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, I talk with director Brian Barnes who's been making indie films since 1987. The Redeeming is his new feature film and it world premieres at the Horror-On-Sea film festival January 28, 2018. We talk about film school, corporate videos, directing live television, film festivals, and how he made his first feature film for next to nothing. Special Thanks to Brian Barnes: The Redeeming Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Brian Barnes Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit...
Dec 06, 2017•44 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, I talk with indie filmmaker Jed Brian, the writer/producer/director of the feature-length horror film, Unlisted Owner. We talk about his experience getting a distribution deal at The American Film Market (AFM), as well as the success of his film on Amazon. Special Thanks to Jed Brian: unlistedowner.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Jed Brian Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Nov 28, 2017•34 min•Ep. 20
In this episode I have an insightful conversation with Jeremy Wanek. He's a busy man, working not only in VFX but also as an editor. We talk about his filmmaking journey and we dive deep into film editing and visual effects. Special Thanks to Jeremy Wanek: jeremywanek.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Jeremy Wanek Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Nov 21, 2017•40 min•Ep. 19
In this episode I talk with Joe Badon, the writer/producer/director of a new feature film called The God Inside My Ear. Joe shares his approach to indie filmmaking as well as his experience working in the biz as a storyboard artist. Special Thanks to Joe Badon: The God Inside My Ear Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Joe Badon Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Nov 07, 2017•31 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, I talk with writer/director Ben Sledge and award-winning actor Dan Franko about their new film, The Recursion Theorem. It's a sci-fi noir short with influences ranging from The Twilight Zone and Greek Mythology to the classic arcade game Asteroids. Ben and Dan share insights to locations, acting, storytelling, and how to buy a dead bird. Special thanks to Ben Sledge and Dan Franko: www.recursiontheorem.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guests: Ben Sledge and Dan Franko Theme Music ...
Oct 31, 2017•32 min•Ep. 17
Adam Keleman wrote, produced, and directed Easy Living, a feature film that premiered this year at the SXSW Film Festival. He talks about the difference between making short films and a feature-length film. We also talk about how to get your film accepted into film festivals. Special thanks to Adam Keleman: www.easylivingfilm.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guests: Adam Keleman Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Oct 24, 2017•25 min•Ep. 16
In this episode I talk with the creators of Joshua, a new short film by writer Jason Krieger and director Cooper Griggs. It recently screened at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival and won an award at the Global Shorts Film Festival. Jason and Cooper share insights to the filmmaking process from casting to creating an original film score. Special Thanks to Jason Krieger and Cooper Griggs: www.joshuathefilm.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guests: Jason Krieger & Cooper Griggs Theme Music by: Ryan Stu...
Oct 17, 2017•37 min•Ep. 15
The Sucklord is a pop artist and indie filmmaker in NYC. In this episode, we talk about Toy Lords of Chinatown, his independently produced series on youtube. It takes place in an analog future where super-villains wage war in Chinatown, New York. The Sucklord shares stories about his guerrilla filmmaking process and how he developed concepts for his characters and storyline. Special Thanks to The Sucklord: www.patreon.com/thesucklord Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: The Sucklord Theme Music by:...
Oct 12, 2017•32 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, I talk with indie filmmakers Marcus Scott and Heath Hetherington of OBD films. We talk about their new feature film Recovery which is available on Vimeo on Demand October 13th. We also touch on casting, locations, film scores, and what they learned from making their first film. Special Thanks to OBD Films: obdfilms.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guests: Marcus Scott, Heath Hetherington Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Oct 03, 2017•29 min•Ep. 13
As a documentary filmmaker and a video producer, I have interviewed hundreds of people over the last 10 years. Whether I'm interviewing a rockstar, a business owner, a stand up comedian, or a social activist, the process is pretty much the same. So I thought I'd share with you 10 Tips for Documentary Interviews. Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Theme Music: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Sep 25, 2017•7 min•Ep. 12
John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of the Jonathan Grave thriller series and other fiction and nonfiction books. John has written multiple screenplays for Hollywood, adapting the works of Nelson DeMille, Norman MacLean and Thomas Harris. He’s also contracted to write and co-produce the film adaptation of his book, Six Minutes to Freedom. Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: John Gilstrap Theme Music: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Sep 18, 2017•34 min•Ep. 11
Sherman Allen has been acting in TV and Film since he got his SAG card in 1983, and he's been playing rock n' roll guitar even longer. We talk about his roles on Better Call Saul, Longmire, and his character in the upcoming film Soldado, the next chapter of the Oscar nominated film Sicario. Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Sherman Allen Theme Music: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Sep 11, 2017•29 min•Ep. 10
Books can be powerful allies when it comes to making indie films. In this episode, I focus on 5 great books about filmmaking. I enjoy reading these 5 books and I would recommend them to anyone interested in making movies. Books! Check 'em out! Hosted By: Timothy Patrick Theme Music By: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit
Sep 04, 2017•6 min•Ep. 9
Cory Baker is an indie filmmaker and host of "O" The Anthem Podcast. Originallly from Baltimore, Cory recently made the move to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking. We talk about his screenplays, projects he's worked on, and he shares his love for Bull Durham. Special Thanks to Cory Baker: www.otheanthem.com Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Cory Baker Theme Music By: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit follow us on twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Aug 29, 2017•29 min•Ep. 8
Sanjay Burman is the CEO and co-founder of IndieVue.com. Sanjay talks about why he created the new distribution platform for indie filmmakers. He also shares stories about film school and how he made his mark on Hollywood at such a young age. Special Thanks to Sanjay Burman: www.indievue.com Guest: Sanjay Burman Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Aug 23, 2017•31 min•Ep. 7
Dom Aiken is a composer and winner of 3 Global Music Awards. He shares insightful stories about scoring indie films and talks about how to choose the right school for learning music composition. Special Thanks to Dom Aiken: www.domaikenmusic.com Guest: Dom Aiken Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Aug 14, 2017•23 min•Ep. 6
Will Reynolds is a carpenter and propmaker who currently works in TV and Film. His work can be seen on shows like Car Warriors and MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay. We talk about his journey and how he acquired his woodworking skills. And Will explains how his love for film brought him to film school and ultimately all the way to Hollywood. Guest: Will Reynolds Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit...
Aug 10, 2017•16 min•Ep. 5
Throughout the history of cinema, audiences have found the process of filmmaking to be a fascinating subject. Seeing the “behind the scenes” workings of hollywood is a special treat and for indie filmmakers it can provide real insight. In this episode, I focus on 5 great Films About Filmmaking. This is in no way a definitive list, but rather a list of films I chose to talk about that have influenced me and are related to filmmaking. Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more...
Aug 07, 2017•6 min•Ep. 4
Bill Allen has been acting in film and TV since he was a teenager. With over 30 years of experience in Hollywood, he can been seen in everything from Family Ties to Breaking Bad. Bill is best known for playing Cru Jones, the lead character in the 1986 cult movie classic RAD. Bill talks about working with Indie Filmmakers, tips for young actors, Hollywood during the 1980s, and what it's like to be a cult hero. We also talk about his best selling book, My RAD Career which is a memoir about coming ...
Jul 28, 2017•32 min•Ep. 3
Taiwo Heard has been doing sound for Indie Films for over a decade. He works in production sound and post sound as well as other audio jobs. It was a pleasure to have him on the Indie Film Grit Podcast to share his insights with us. We talked about steps you can take to improve the overall quality of the audio. He describes different audio set-ups, the emotional impact of sound, the elusive foley pit, and his passion for sound design. Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Guest: Tai Heard Theme Music by: R...
Jul 28, 2017•23 min•Ep. 2
In our first episode I wanted to introduce myself to everyone out there listening to the Indie Film Grit podcast. I talk a little about some of the short films I've made, what I learned in college, the moment I knew I wanted to be a filmmaker, and my experiences with film festivals. Hosted by: Timothy Patrick Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber For more Indie Film Grit, follow us on Twitter @indiefilmgrit
Jul 28, 2017•10 min•Ep. 1
