Best Kevin Jones & Chris Moore Podcasts (2024)

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639. Why Investor LISTS do NOT work! 15:22

2h ago15:22

15:22

Host Scott duPont carefully walks through many reasons why Investor Lists usually don’t yield investors for low budget, indie films.

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Episode 156 – Houses Don't Kill People ("The Amityville Horror '05") 1:11:04

8d ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Kevin & Chris take their first pod trip to the Amityville franchise with the quintessentially mid-aughts remake The Amityville Horror (2005). The 'mos talk hottie pre-Deadpool Ryan Reynolds, CGI ghosts galore, a cornucopia of jump scares and jump cuts, a babysitter with serious boundary issues, and more. Bonus topics include The Amityville franchis…

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638. Another Movie Funded! 17:51

2h ago17:51

17:51

Host Scott duPont just wrapped funding on his latest movie project and while the “fundraising” is NEVER easy, he reminds filmmakers how the process always works.

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Episode 155 – Buyer's Remorse ("Chopping Mall") 1:03:15

4d ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Kevin & Chris continue Braindead Summer with a trip to their favorite local Chopping Mall (1986). The 'mos talk killer robots and mall mayhem, quirky charming characters and a bitchin' final girl, curious cameos, a rad '80s music score, and more. Bonus topics include goofy mid '80s slasher favorites, Maxxxine, and many more life-changing topics I'm…

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Episode 637. Avoid the “One” Stupid Thing that could spook a potential investor. 8:52

5d ago8:52

8:52

Host Scott duPont shares how important this is and how to avoid a potential investor walking away from your project.

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Episode 154 – Roller Coaster of Blood ("Final Destination 3") 1:13:58

11d ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Kevin & Chris ring in Independence Day with the goofy fun ride Final Destination 3 (2006). The 'mos talk a roller coaster ride to hell, a fireworks celebration, scream queen Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Disney Channel staple Ryan Merriman, malfunctioning tanning beds, prophetic photographs, Death's ever-changing rules, and more. Bonus topics include S…

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636. Pericles Rellas (“Money Mindset” expert) shares priceless advice for indie filmmakers fundraising for their movies. 26:09

12d ago26:09

26:09

Probably the MOST IMPORTANT episode this season for filmmakers to listen to, especially for filmmakers who don’t have the right “mindset” dialed in before approaching potential investors!

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Episode 153 – Global Corning ("Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest") 1:16:12

19d ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Kevin & Chris finally journey 'behind the rows' to cover their favorite movie in the Children of the Corn franchise, Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest. The 'mos talk a precocious kid preacher, dysfunctional family vibes, killer practical effects, climate change & global corn schemes, bombastic music scoring, welcome casting diversity, gnarly …

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635. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares sage advice for filmmakers who are looking to get their “projects greenlit.” (Part II) 16:56

30d ago16:56

16:56

Great advice from one of the world’s top entertainment attorneys and deal makers.

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634. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares “What film investors should ask before investing?” (Part I) 18:44

19d ago18:44

18:44

Any and potential film investors needs to listen to this episode!

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633. Scott Jones shares advice on understanding your film’s market & audience, fundraising and what his company looks for in producing and picking up finished films including “A Rocky Mountain Affair” 27:43

26d ago27:43

27:43

Veteran Producer Jones also shares how his company Artist View Entertainment can help filmmakers with finishing and/or distribution.

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632. Dr. Chris Whaley and the Incredible True story of “The Masked Saint” and the amazing journey how a multi-million movie came together! 32:43

1M ago32:43

32:43

The amazing story of a wrestler who became a pastor (and a true hero) and then with persistence got his life story turned into a movie.

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Episode 152 – AOL Keyword ("FeardotCom") 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Kevin & Chris continue Braindead Summer '24 with the early aughts tech-spookfest FeardotCom (2002). The 'mos talk 21st century internet fears, the dark web, the very hot Stephen Dorff, ghost girl web designers, nightmarish visual aesthetics, and more. Bonus topics include whatever the hell we felt like talking about this week (what else is new?). C…

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Episode 151 – Whose Waterbed Is It Anyway? ("PIECES") 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Kevin & Chris kick off Braindead Summer '24 with the indescribable and eclectic cult sensation Pieces (1982). The 'mos talk gruesome kills, wackadoodle writing, serious mommy issues, a tennis pro-turned-undercover cop, kung fu, deadly waterbeds, giallo influences, and so much more. Bonus topics include The Jason Universe™, Scream 7 + Exorcist rambl…

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631. Coach, sales expert and author Kevin Ray Ward shares valuable strategies & advice on how to get more investors to say YES! 22:04

1M ago22:04

22:04

Anyone looking for investors (including film investors) can gain some great insights from sales expert Kevin Ward who literally wrote “The Book of Yes”.

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630. Producer William Garcia discusses raising equity, doing product placement & integration, etc. for indie films including his latest movie “Rally Caps”! 27:40

2M ago27:40

27:40

Filmmaker William Garcia (being a line producer as well) also discusses the importance of starting every project with a solid, accurate budget and top sheet to share with potential investors.

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629. Monroe Mann: “Guerilla Networking” your way into long term capital relationships that may end up funding your next project! 39:02

2M ago39:02

39:02

Filmmaker Rick Pamplin returns to the show to share some film finance stories and advice he has learned over many decades in the indie film business.

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628. Writer-Director Rick Pamplin discusses resilience in fundraising and staying the course to join filmmakers with long careers. 36:09

2M ago36:09

36:09

Filmmaker Rick Pamplin returns to the show to share some film finance stories and advice he has learned over many decades in the indie film business.

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627. Reality Check. BEFORE fundraising, check your Language! 20:27

2M ago20:27

20:27

Host Scott duPont shares specific examples of disempowering language (words) that will stop your fundraising chances and what language will empower you and help attract potential investors.

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626. Producer Brian Long shares his winning formula putting together 3 features in a row, including the recently released “A Stage of Twilight”! 30:55

3M ago30:55

30:55

Must listen to episode on some strategies filmmaker Brian Long shares which helped him get 3 feature films funded back to back!

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625. Investors invest in People first, Projects second. 12:23

3M ago12:23

12:23

Host Scott duPont shares why the personal, emotional connection is so important on the initial phase of indie film fundraising and why almost all first time investor invest in “people” first, while the project is secondary.

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624. Dos & Don’ts of Film Fundraising! 12:24

3M ago12:24

12:24

Host Scott duPont concisely shares his “16 Commandments” (aka the “Dos & Don’ts” of Film Fundraising). You may need to listen to this short episode twice!

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623. Monroe Mann: How failure led to his first feature, a law degree & his fundraising book TRUST. 35:27

3M ago35:27

35:27

Entertainment attorney, filmmaker, author and entrepreneur Monroe Mann shares valuable advice on film fundraising and much more.

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Episode 150 – Cat Got His Tongue ("The Grudge") 1:28:52

4M ago1:28:52

1:28:52

Kevin & Chris discuss The Grudge (2004) in honor of the film's 20th anniversary this year. The 'mos talk the fabulous Sarah Michelle Gellar, extreme family trauma and deadly curses, ghost girls and cat boys, non-linear storytelling, lavish set pieces, a cornucopia of jump scares, and more. Bonus topics include 2000s Asian horror films, Sailor Moon …

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622. Producer Gregg Hale shares how “The Blair Witch Project” (most profitable indie film ever) got funded and also reveals his latest project “Emerald Anvil”! 47:33

4M ago47:33

47:33

The longest, but possibly the most interesting episode of all 6 seasons! Gregg Hale shares stories from getting “The Blair Witch Project” funded and picked up at Sundance (later earning hundreds of millions$) and also for the first time reveals plans for his next big project “Emerald Anvil”!

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Episode 149 – Culture Shocked ("Watcher") 1:22:06

4M ago1:22:06

1:22:06

Kevin & Chris conclude their Women's History Month film series with Chloe Okuno's haunting paranoia-thriller Watcher (2022). The 'mos talk the fabulous Maika Monroe, Hitchcock and Polanski influences, slowburn thrills and severed heads, gaslighting, language barriers, and more. Bonus topics include thoughts on Immaculate, Stopmotion, Madame Web and…

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621. Producer Mark Mosrie (and his team) pivot during Covid and successfully fund their feature “The Legend of Lake Hollow” now in release! 23:05

4M ago23:05

23:05

Scott duPont interviews filmmaker Mark Mosrie on how he and his team quickly changed course when Covid started. They successfully funded their movie and even came in under budget.

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Episode 148 – Cult of Kusama ("The Invitation") 1:23:47

4M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Kevin & Chris continue their Women's History Month film series with Karyn Kusama's excellent claustrophobic thriller The Invitation (2015). The 'mos talk a dinner party-from-hell, a twisty slow burn mystery, engaging characters and queer representation, psychological trauma, cult mentality, 1970s horror influences, a jaw-dropping ending and more. B…

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620. IMPORTANT to Fill the missing holes in your team. 17:02

4M ago17:02

17:02

Host Scott duPont stresses the importance of adding one or two veteran producers to your project (and the business plan) which will help attract more potential investors.

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Episode 147 – Mo Money Mo Problems ("American Psycho") 1:21:57

5M ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Kevin & Chris continue their Women's History Month line-up with Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner's cult sensation American Psycho (2000). The 'mos talk the gorgeous but very unhinged Patrick Bateman, pitch black humor, a boppin' 80s soundtrack, wild kill sequences, yuppie and masculinity satire, Bret Easton's original novel, and more. Bonus topics …

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619. Solution to find seed Money if you have no Money allowing you to go raise Money! 11:40

4M ago11:40

11:40

Scott duPont shares a new solution for the “chicken & egg” syndrome. How do you come up with the initial seed money (development funds) to get your project 100% ready to share with investors, if you have no money to start with?

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Episode 146 – Who's That Girl? ("Poison Ivy") 1:23:57

5M ago1:23:57

1:23:57

Kevin & Chris kick off Women's History Month with Katt Shea's wicked erotic thriller Poison Ivy (1992). The 'mos talk an iconic femme fatale, memorable teen performances by Drew Barrymore and Sara Gilbert, soap opera-level twists and queer themes, stylish cinematography on a budget, quirky supporting characters, a bombastic car crash, and more. Bon…

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618. The “I don’t know anyone” syndrome! 9:48

5M ago9:48

9:48

Scott duPont explains why if you don’t get this mindset right from the beginning (believing you don’t know anyone who could invest in your movie), you’ll likely never get funded!

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617. Angel Investors, Investment Groups, Capital Investor meetings - usually NOT a good fit for indie films 10:13

5M ago10:13

10:13

Host Scott duPont shares specific reasons why these types of investors and capital investor groups are usually not a good fit for indie films.

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Camp Series: You In Danger, Girl ("Ghost") 58:39

5M ago58:39

58:39

We've been very busy up on Haunted Hill this month, so we're busting open the Patreon vault again to release our 2021 episode on the acclaimed supernatural drama-thriller, Ghost (1990). Enjoy, and please pardon any dated references (this episode was recorded three years ago). PLOT: Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) is a banker, Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) i…

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616. Following these Statistics will help you get financed faster 15:24

5M ago15:24

15:24

Host Scott duPont shares a few stats he has studied over the years to help filmmaker focus more on what gets results and what things NOT to do that won’t help your project get financed.

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615. More from Jack Cook and his journey to get his latest movie made. Catch “The Private Eye” now in theaters! (Part II) 21:37

5M ago21:37

21:37

Filmmaker Jack Cook reveals how he’s releasing “The Private Eye” to theaters and shares a little about his next two projects that he’s putting together now.

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614. Writer-Director Jack Cook and his journey to get his latest movie made. Catch “The Private Eye” now in theaters! (Part I) 22:40

5M ago22:40

22:40

Filmmaker Jack Cook goes into detail about how he cut the budget down to about $1M and then raised the money to shoot his dream project “The Private Eye” during the pandemic.

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613. BIG Mistake which will kill, delay or blow up your funding! 11:35

6M ago11:35

11:35

Host Scott duPont shares a specific example of how showing a script to potential investors (or actual investors in this case) is a terrible idea!

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Episode 145 – Daddy's Home ("A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child") 1:29:45

6M ago1:29:45

1:29:45

Kevin & Chris make one final trip to Elm Street (for now) with the head-scratching A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989). The 'mos talk Freddy's dad and drag jokes ("you'll see bitch"), a monstrous pregnancy, Rosemary's Baby and Hellraiser influences, particularly vicious kills sequences, elaborate gothic imagery, Springwood High Scho…

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Episode 144 – I Want My MTV ("A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master") 1:43:52

6M ago1:43:52

1:43:52

Kevin & Chris continue Nightmare Month with the very rad and underrated A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988). The 'mos talk fallen Dream Warriors, relatable new characters, a bitchin' soundtrack and loony music video-style dream sequences, an underappreciated final girl, Freddy's pizzeria and much more. Bonus topics include whatever…

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612. Filmmaker Ron Jackson keeps full creative control & shares why he funds all his own movies including his latest “Murder & Cocktails”. 25:05

6M ago25:05

25:05

Writer-Director Ronald W. Jackson gets candid on why he funds his own projects and how he made his latest movie “Murder & Cocktails” for just $78K!

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Episode 143 – Growing Pains ("A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors") 1:31:14

6M ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Kevin and Chris head to Westin Hills Psychiatric Hospital to discuss fan-favorite threequel A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). The 'mos talk tortured and relatable teens, Nancy Thompson's triumphant return, elaborate dream battles, slightly nun-sense exposition, reanimated skeletons, Hypnocil prescriptions, an iconic power ballad, …

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611. How to Come Up with More Potential Investors? 15:39

6M ago15:39

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Host Scott duPont stresses the importance of a pipeline of new potential investors each week and shares how to find more of them to speed up the process of financing your movie!

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610. Filmmaker James Fox shared how he raised the money and found the perfect distribution partners for his new movie “Crypto Shadows” (now streaming everywhere)! 26:30

6M ago26:30

26:30

Writer-Director-Producer James Fox is joined by Steven Istock of California Pictures who is helping (along with Vision Films) to get Foxx’s latest film out to a wide audience.

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Episode 142 – Sub & Dom Text ("A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge") 1:30:27

7M ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Kevin & Chris continue Nightmare Month with the queer cult classic A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985). The 'mos talk Freddy Krueger's hunt for man-flesh, final boy Jesse's hip dance moves, a boppin' gay bar, sweaty male kill sequences, a flaming bird, a far out pool party, and maybe even some homosexual subtext (or dom-text?). Bon…

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609. Cal Barnes shares how he self-financed his production, then raised all the post and delivery budget for “The Astrid Experience” on WeFunder. 30:01

7M ago30:01

30:01

Host Scott duPont interviews Writer-Actor-Producer Cal Barnes on how he financed and got to direct his first feature.

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Episode 141 – Drop Dead Fred ("A Nightmare on Elm Street") 2:01:30

7M ago2:01:30

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Happy Near Year! Kevin & Chris kick off a month-long Nightmare franchise marathon with the one that started it all, A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). The 'mos talk iconic '80s movie monster Freddy Krueger, quintessential final girl Nancy Thompson, distant and useless parents, stunning special effects and musical scoring, booby traps for dummies, a …