Film Directing with Matt Macedo – Details, episodes & analysis

Vertical dramas are on the rise. If you've seen platforms like Reelshort, ShortMax, Dramabox, and PocketFM dominating the entertainment charts on the Apple and Android App Stores, or caught a glimpse of their spicy, drama-packed clips on Instagram or TikTok, you're witnessing a shift in storytelling.

For the past year, I’ve been immersed in directing vertical dramas, and after completing my 7th (and prepping for my 8th) feature-length mini-series, directing has officially become my full-time gig. In this episode, I sit down with Charlotte Huang as she prepares to direct her first vertical series. We dive into my journey—the successes, the stumbles, and the valuable lessons I've gathered along the way. Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker or a curious newcomer, I hope you can learn from my experience.

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Hello friends! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the podcast.

This episode is sponsored by the Film Analysis Journal, my new book that I released on Amazon for film students and aspiring filmmakers. It's an educational journal aimed at helping you break down your favorite movies as you watch them, learning more about character arcs, story beats, visual language, and more. Available in both paperback and hardback:

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My special guest is Brian Cutler. With a career spanning over 7 decades, we dive into his life, career, and everything there is to know about the collaborative relationship between actors and directors. If you live in the Los Angeles area, please visit Brian Cutlers Actors Studio located in Burbank, and follow Brian's instagram @BrianCutlersActorsStudio (https://www.instagram.com/briancutleractorsstudio?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) or visit his website at www.ActorsStudio.com

Steven Bernstein is a successful Cinematographer, Director, Screenwriter, and Author.  Some of his credits include Monster (2003), The Waterboy (1998), Scary Movie 2 (2001), Half Baked (1998), Last Call (2016), and Decoding Annie Parker (2013).  Please follow Steven on Instagram, and keep an eye out for one of his classes! @StevenBernsteinDirectorWriter (https://instagram.com/stevenbernsteindirectorwriter?igshid=nxgyegf3bt1o) Please RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE!  Follow me on Instagram: @MattMacedo (https://instagram.com/mattmacedo?igshid=1cp4ba124uho7) www.MattMacedo.com

Hello Friends! Today I chat with Actor, Writer, Photographer, Aspiring Director, and Avatar: The Last Airbender fan, Joshua Slack. Together, we analyze the shows' themes and character arcs, as well as the shows' impact on us after growing up. Follow Joshua on Instagram: @jdotslack (and @jslackimages) and on Twitter: @jdotslack as well as his website www.jslackimages.com Make sure you RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE! Follow me on Instagram: @MattMacedo www.MattMacedo.com

Today I speak with Central Valley Filmmaker and Serrano Studios creator Ernest Serrano about the specific changes and challenges to how a film set now operates under the new post-COVID-19 guidelines.  Click here to see Serrano Studios films on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ZxiYob Serrano Studios Website: www.serranostudios.net Make sure you RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE! Follow me on Instagram @MattMacedo www.MattMacedo.com

The industry might not ever be the same again. In this episode, I scan through multiple articles on Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline to share what's going on with the movie industry during the time of COVID-19. In the second half of the episode, I'm joined by director Daniel Duddy of The Duddy Trip Podcast. 

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Today, I'm joined by my good friend Dédalo of the HeyDédalo Podcast (http://anchor.fm/heydedalo) to discuss our personal Top 5 favorite shows of all time! Check out his podcast to listen to the episode of our top 5 personal favorite movies! Also, check out his Instagram @HeyDedalo, and follow him on Twitter and Youtube!

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"Top 5 Directors of All Time" - List Curated by Peter Markham (FilmDirectingClass.com)

Alfred Hitchcock

Stanley Kubrick

Martin Scorsese 

Akira Kurosawa 

Michael Powell 

I HIGHLY encourage you all to do your research and watch as many films by these directors as possible. Watch them scene by scene, shot by shot, and study it as a filmmaker!

"Top 5 Directors Alive Today" - List Curated by Peter Markham (FilmDirectingClass.com)

Lynne Ramsay

Lucrecia Martel 

Barry Jenkins 

Sofia Coppola 

Michael Haneke

Like many of you, I'm sure, I have only seen a handful of films created by those mentioned above. If they're on Peter's list, I highly encourage you all to do some research and watch their films, just as I'm doing. 

Hello Friends! Today's special guest is writer/director Cody Ashford. Cody is a central valley filmmaker who recently completed his first feature film. We dive into the writer/director's experience from pre-production to post-production, covering various topics such as how to handle rejection, failure, as well as the balance of collaboration.

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