Explore every episode of the podcast The Art of Film Funding
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| Scripting a Sermon: Filmmaking Wisdom for Preachers | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:41:54 | |
Gael Chandler, based in Los Angeles, was nominated twice for a Cable Emmy for comedy editing and has trained hundreds of professionals on digital editing systems and students on editing systems, practices, and theory. Additionally, she taught editing practices and history at Loyola Marymount University and California State Universities at Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Northridge. She is the co-writer of the topic of the show, Scripting a Sermon.The Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan is Professor of Homiletics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. This year she is celebrating 25+ years of ordained ministry and the publication of a new book, Scripting a Sermon:Using the Wisdom of Filmmaking for Impactful Preaching (WJKP, 2024) co-authored with filmmaker, Gael Chandler.Scripting a sermon is a book for preachers encouraging them to look at and try the techniques film makers use to reach and impact audiences in creating their sermons.For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Love, Jamie: Karla Murthy's Film about an incarcerated trans artist - Hosted by Heather Lenz | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:36:40 | |
Our special guest today is Karla Murthy, an Emmy-nominated producer who has been working on news documentaries for over 15 years. She began her career working for the veteran journalist Bill Moyers and has been a producer, cinematographer, and correspondent for several news programs on PBS. Her award-winning work was described in the Columbia Journalism Review as “compelling, informative, and compassionate.” Her directorial debut, the feature documentary The Place That Makes Us screened at numerous film festivals and had its national broadcast premiere on America ReFramed. She is now working on her next feature documentary film called The Gas Station Attendant, a co-production with ITVS for public television. Karla is of Filipino and South Asian descent. She grew up in Texas studying classical piano and graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in Religion and Computer Science. Today we’ll discuss her recent short film Love, Jamie, about a transgender artist incarcerated in Texas. | |||
| Brynn Lucas Shares Post-Production, EPKs, and Quality Control | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:53:13 | |
Brynn Lucas is an award-winning producer with extensive expertise in post-production supervision, delivery, electronic press kit (EPK), and feature film development and production. She has led numerous successful projects to completion, leveraging her deep knowledge in music videos, film production, and documentaries. Her client list includes Independent Filmmakers, Studios such as WB, Universal, and Paramount, Major Streamers like Hulu, Netflix, and Apple, and Sales Teams/Distributors such as Studio Canal, S&R Films, Saban Films, and Lionsgate. (blucas@frbpictures.com)To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Benefits of New World Hybrid Distribution and Virtual Screenings | 07 Jul 2021 | 01:03:02 | |
Keith Ochwat will share his strategies that have helped filmmakers raise over $3 million in sponsorships, PBS underwriting, and license fees.For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com | |||
| Director & Producer Holly Tuckett discusses her documentary, "Anchor Point" | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:51:56 | |
Filmmaker Heather Lenz interviews Director & Producer Holly Tuckett about her documentary, "Anchor Point," about female firefighters courageously battling fires and sexism. | |||
| What’s Unique About Directing Series Television? Join Top TV Director Dan Attias | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:58:41 | |
Join Dan Attias, top TV director, as he shares language of camera, taking risks, working with the show runner, getting the performance and more. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Producer Jessica Hargrave discusses her documentary, "Assassins" | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:43:05 | |
Filmmaker Heather Lenz will interview Producer Jessica Hargrave about her documentary, "Assassins," and use it as a case study to discuss international productions and the true crime genre. | |||
| Accelerate Your Video Editing Flow with a New Program for Indie Filmmakers | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:32:00 | |
Join Larry Rosenzweig for full info on how this fast track editing works.For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Composer Allyson Newman Shares Tips for Getting a Great Film Score | 19 May 2021 | 00:37:49 | |
Allyson Newman will discus tips for working with a composer. | |||
| Tips for Making a Character Driven Documentary | 12 May 2021 | 00:39:14 | |
Co-Directors Allison Otto & Maria Clinton will discuss their award winning short POV film, "The Love Bugs." | |||
| Miracles: Bringing Abundance Into Your Life - Part 2 | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:37:21 | |
Join Carole Dean for a miracle action plan.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com | |||
| Fair Use for Filmmakers with Jack Lerner Esq. | 21 Apr 2021 | 00:54:32 | |
Fair Use strategies and tips for filmmakers.To learn more about From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Miracles: Bringing Abundance Into Your Life - Part 1 | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:52:22 | |
Join Carole Dean for a miracle action plan.This information is to help you properly create your goals ... https://fromtheheartproductions.com/film-funding-guidance-class | |||
| Sarah Moshman’s films about strong & complex women uplift, inform & inspire - Hosted by Heather Lenz | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:45:48 | |
Our special guest today is Sarah Moshman, an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and TEDx speaker whose work has been featured on Netflix, PBS, Upworthy, Marie Claire, CNN, and Good Morning America. Sarah has directed and produced 3 feature-length documentaries: The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things, Losing Sight of Shore, and Nevertheless. She has also directed several narrative shorts including Unbound and A Mother is Born. Sarah is dedicated to telling stories that uplift, inform and inspire as well as showcase strong and complex female role models on screen. Sarah is honored to be the Artistic Director of the non-profit arts and filmmaking organization Look what SHE Did! and the leader of their newest filmmaking program for women over 30: Look what SHE’s Doing! Today we’ll discuss her career and focus on her documentary, Losing Sight of Shore. | |||
| Raise Your Vibration: Live a Better Life | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:44:25 | |
Aros Crystos shares how to improve your life and attract what you need.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Liz Manashil discusses microbudgets & her recent film "Speed of Life" | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:42:20 | |
Liz Manashil is a filmmaker who graduated from USC film school and makes movies with feminist content and a whimsical twist. She is the co-host of the hit podcast, Making Movies is Hard!!! She is also a film consultant who offers guidance on things like distribution, audience building, and microbudgets. In our conversation we’ll focus on microbudgets and use her last film, “Speed of Life” (currently airing on Showtime) as a case study. | |||
| Jacqui Frost. Improving Collaboration Between Directors and Cinematographers | 17 Mar 2021 | 01:02:35 | |
Please join us as Jacqui Frost explains the color palette, aesthetics of movement and lenses and lighting for each genera. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Puzzle Theory is the Answer to Marketing & Distribution for Indie Filmmakers | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:56:04 | |
Join Ina Kalo and learn how to grow your audience worldwide.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Hollywood’s Streamers Rewrite Rules & How this Affects Independent Filmmakers | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:51:07 | |
Join Robert Seigel, Esq. to learn about the updates on streamers, status of theatres, and new laws affecting archival fair use.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| How Feeling Successful Can Actually Manifest Success for You | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:44:09 | |
Carole Dean shares Neville Goddard's brilliant book "Feeling is the Secret."To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai Discusses Her Recent Documentary & Shares Producing Tips | 20 Jan 2021 | 00:44:39 | |
Filmmaker Heather Lenz interviews filmmaker Elizabeth Ai, they will discuss her recent documentary, "A Woman's Work: The NFL's Cheerleader Problem." | |||
| Tax Incentives Available Under Section 181 and 168 for Films | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:38:03 | |
Join Corky Kessler, ESQ for tax benefits and film funding information. He can be reached at corkykessler@aim.com.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| How to Use Self-Empowerment and Simple Techniques to Create Your Future, Part 2 | 27 May 2020 | 00:50:33 | |
Join us for Part 2 as Carole Dean, President of From the Heart Productions shares how powerful you really are.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| How to Use Self-Empowerment and Simple Techniques to Create Your Future, Part 1 | 20 May 2020 | 00:59:02 | |
Join us for Part 1 as Carole Dean, President of From the Heart Productions shares how powerful you really are.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| International documentary film funding and marketing tactics | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:35:50 | |
Meet filmmaker Gillian Greenfeld who holds a BA in anthropology from the University of British Columbia and an MFA in documentary from Ryerson University. Currently, she is just finishing up co-directing "Phoolan," a feature documentary on the life of Phoolan Devi, India’s celebrated feminist “Bandit Queen.” The film is now in post-production and set to be released in the new year (https://phoolandevimovie.com/). Gillian is also the president of Cielo Films, a newly-launched independent film company aiming to produce thought-provoking films on women’s rights.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| How to Fund Your Film by Carole Dean From Her New Online Class | 29 Apr 2020 | 00:48:53 | |
Join Carole Dean as she shares how to fund your film from information she gained helping filmmakers raise 30 million.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Learn How to Create Extraordinary Miracles in Your Life | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:56:22 | |
Join our guest Ken Elliott, author of "Manifesting 1, 2, 3, ... and you don’t need #3." "We are in a remarkable time and have an opportunity to choose ... If ever there was a time to create the change you desire in your life, it is now." ~ Ken Elliott | |||
| The Perfect Pitch, What it is and How to Create It | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:53:43 | |
Gary Hankins, author of The Power of the Pitch shares an outline of how to pitch your film.If you would like to learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| 5 Steps to Creating a Great Film | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:58:11 | |
5 important steps to an award winning documentary. Filmmaker Jason Grant Smith, whose last movie I Voted? premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, shares important insights. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Getting the Most from AFM, Reel Screen & Sundance | 11 Mar 2020 | 00:47:32 | |
Heather Hale shares how to prepare and take meetings.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Setting and Achieving Goals, with Guest Breianne Pryce * Brepryse@gmail.com | 04 Mar 2020 | 01:00:21 | |
Breianne Pryse, natural born intuitive and healer shares Brialliant strategies for achieving goals.For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Learn How Your Book Can Help with Marketing and Distributing Your Doc | 26 Feb 2020 | 00:45:44 | |
Join Heather Dune Macadam as she shares her experiences with translating her film into many languages and the power of a book.For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) Redefines an Independent Contractor Starting 1/1/2020 | 19 Feb 2020 | 00:47:16 | |
Join Mark Litwak, Esq. to learn how this affects you.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com | |||
| How to Use Astrology to Move Your Film Career Forward | 12 Feb 2020 | 00:58:34 | |
Join Arik, an astrologer and natural healer, for beneficial information on how to use the stars for success.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Rediscovery of Boldly Original Independent Films has Brought Delayed Recognition | 29 Jan 2020 | 00:49:55 | |
Learn from Sandra Schulberg about the restoration of women's films now reclaimed for viewing.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com | |||
| Talking Film Tax Benefits: Sections 181 & 168, a Producer's Overview | 17 Jul 2024 | 01:04:21 | |
Fred Siegel is an indie film, tax, and business consultant and founder of Fred Siegel, CPA (1997, NYC), a premium, boutique consulting/CPA firm specializing in key tax and business issues for producers and dealing with the business of film, from development through distribution. Primary practice areas are Consulting, Financing, Deal Structures, Film Tax Credits, Taxation, Accounting. Working almost entirely with indie filmmakers and their production and development companies, and with a focus on consulting, the firm provides a range of "niche" film tax, tax credit, accounting, and business services for indie filmmakers throughout the U.S.. Fred has worked with indie filmmakers for over 30 years, including highly acclaimed filmmakers such as Christine Vachon ("Past Lives;" "Still Alice;" "Boys Don't Cry"); Chris Smith ("Branson;" "Sr.;" "Tiger King;" "100 Foot Wave;" "Fyre;" "American Movie"); Debra Granik ("Winters Bone,") and many others, as well as filmmakers in the earlier stages of their careers. Fred is a graduate of Columbia University and began his public accounting career at a "Big 4" firm. Earlier in his professional life, Fred was a jazz musician and an entrepreneur, those experiences infusing his professional work today with an independent spirit, conceptual approach, and artistic bent and an understanding of the life of an artist/producer and the world of business and the interplay between the two. To learn more about Fred Siegel visit www.fredsiegelcpa.comFor more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com | |||
| How to Enhance Your Energy, Abilities and Health While Filmmaking | 15 Jan 2020 | 00:59:30 | |
Join Bill Nolan and learn how to spark your creativity. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Successful Outreach for Documentary Filmmakers | 08 Jan 2020 | 01:05:21 | |
Join award-winning Journalist/filmmaker Stephanie Howard for how to find your audience & get your film seen. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| The Best Film Crowdfunding Platform with Nonprofit Benefits. | 18 Dec 2019 | 00:40:27 | |
Join Bill Tiedeman and learn about We Did It for film funding. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Successful Documentary Distribution | 11 Dec 2019 | 00:51:32 | |
Join Julie Simone and Vicki Vlasic to learn how to reach your audience.For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Learn the Latest on Marketing and Distributing Your Film | 04 Dec 2019 | 00:58:12 | |
Jon Reiss shares how you can get the most views or make the most money.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeart.com. | |||
| How to Protect Yourself From WI FI & EMF | 20 Nov 2019 | 01:03:16 | |
Join Monika Krajewska, an electromagnetic specialist, to learn about your house EMF Wi Fi safety.For more information about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Bullet Proof: Writing Scripts that Don’t Get Shot Down | 13 Nov 2019 | 01:00:24 | |
Join David Diamond & David Weissman for how to take a story idea to a great screenplay.For more info about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Stress Management Designed to Support Filmmakers | 06 Nov 2019 | 00:48:48 | |
Join actress Sevina Altanova to learn how to cope with film industry stress. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| How to Get to Post with Excellent Sound | 16 Oct 2019 | 00:51:16 | |
Join Jerry Deaton while he shares his sound expertise with us. | |||
| Successful Producing and Funding for a Bilingual Documentary | 09 Oct 2019 | 01:01:57 | |
Trudi Angell shares info from her authentic recreation of a mule train trip in rural Mexico. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com | |||
| Crafting Successful Film Marketing: An Interview with Tony Panaccio | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:58:23 | |
In his nearly 35 years in the media, Tony has repped luminaries such as Stan Lee and William Shatner, written speeches for Bill Gates and various CEOs/public figures and worked on high profile national PR campaigns. He has produced documentaries, such as Marvel Then and Now: An Evening with Stan Lee and worked on numerous not-for-profit campaigns for The Hero Initiative and Consent Florida. He is a former award-winning journalist and currently a columnist on various pop culture and political news outlets. In recent years, he has developed various properties for film and television, and acted as a publicist for several feature film productions.Today Tony supports and works with independent filmmakers to create Marketing and public relations plans to attract your audience during production.For more info abou Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Successful Documentary Fundraising Parties and Outreach | 02 Oct 2019 | 00:52:48 | |
Join Leah Warshawski and learn how to get the most out of documentary distribution.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com | |||
| Film Funding Information from Producers of Weed the People | 26 Sep 2019 | 00:44:46 | |
Join Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake to learn how they successfully produced and funded their film.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||
| Successful Documentary Self Distribution Tactics | 18 Sep 2019 | 00:32:36 | |
Join Frances Causey, Producer/Writer/Director, to learn how to improve your finances.To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. | |||