Best Low Budget Entertainment Podcasts (2024)

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Dune Prophecy: Acting in an epic HBO series with Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Chris Mason 58:15

23m ago58:15

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Today on the show, hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir welcome the cast of HBO's latest TV show Dune: Prophecy. They got the amazing opportunity to sit down with Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Chris Mason to talk all about acting in an epic HBO series what they want from a project and the director …

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The Piano Lesson: Making your debut feature starring Samuel L. Jackson with Netflix with writer-director Malcolm Washington & actress Danielle Deadwyler 1:13:20

2d ago1:13:20

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On this week’s episode, we welcome first-time writer-director Malcolm Washington and actress Danielle Deadwyler to the show. They sat down with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to discuss their Netflix film The Piano Lesson, which also stars Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington. Malcolm talked about: directing a big-budget debut feature the impor…

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Season 6 Episode 19: The Addiction 1:22:22

3d ago1:22:22

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In this episode we are Joined by Matt & Rachel of The Strange and Beautiful Book Club Podcast as we talk about Able Ferrara's 90's philosophical vampire flick "The Addiction"By Unearthed Podcasting Network

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396 - Director Coke Daniels - Why Filming “The Waterboyz” was Challenging, His Journey from Hip-Hop to Indie Filmmaking, Code-Switching, Authenticity, and the Responsibility of Representation, and Embracing ... 2:12:21

6d ago2:12:21

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with Writer, Director, and Producer Coke Daniels. They discuss Daniels' journey into filmmaking, from his early days in the hip-hop industry to his transition into directing independent films. Daniels shares insights on the importance of mentorship, the challenges of urban filmmaking, and the inspi…

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Making an award winning 'calling card' and getting on Shudder with 'ManFish' and 'Members Club' director & writer Marc Coleman 1:31:43

9d ago1:31:43

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This weeks episode is with indie filmmaker Marc Coleman who joins us to chat how he made his debut 'calling car feature film ManFish for £13K and got it released on Shudder! Marc has a great chat with fellow filmmaker Giles Alderson about horror comedy filmmaking starting with his Gone in Sixty Seconds award winning Empire short mixing the Chuckles…

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Season 6 Episode 18: Recasting Scream as an 80s Low Budget Horror 1:11:23

20d ago1:11:23

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Matt and Rachel join Chris to submit an 80/90s recast for Wes Craven's 1996 horror film Scream. Find the Strange and Beautiful Book Club Podcast at: Strange and Beautiful NetworkBy Unearthed Podcasting Network

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395 - Actress Katherine Ro - An Insider Look at The Terminal List Prequel, How to Succeed in Hollywood While Prioritizing Family, Stunt Performing, Mastering Voice Acting, How to Impress Gatekeepers ... 1:59:36

16d ago1:59:36

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with actress Katherine Ro about her journey in the entertainment industry, balancing career and family life, and the challenges of voice acting versus traditional acting. They also discuss the importance of independent film festivals, the skills required for stunt work, and insights from industry p…

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Conclave: A Screenwriting Superclass with Oscar Nominated and Bafta winning writer Peter Straughn. 50:06

16d ago50:06

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We are honored this week as we are joined by Bafta Winning screenwriter Peter Straughn to talk about his latest film Conclave which stars Ralph Fiennes and is out NOW! Peter who is known for writing the feature films Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Mrs Radcliffs Revolution, Sixty Six, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, The Men Who Stare at Goats, …

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Spooky Season Bonus: The Birds Feat. Benel of Hazard Valley Films 1:52:36

21d ago1:52:36

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In this episode Chris and Miss B are joined by Benel of Hazard Valley Films to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's suspense horror film "The Birds". The they sit and contemplate a modern retelling of Hitchcock's classic. find Hazard Valley Films on YouTube: (168) Hazard Valley Films - YouTubeBy Unearthed Podcasting Network

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Business of Film - Do Horror Movies Make Money? Stephen Follows, Jennifer Handorf and Giles Alderson discuss The Horror Report 1:43:33

24d ago1:43:33

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On this weeks episode we have a special Business of Film special for you - Do Horror Movies Make Money? Stephen Follows, Jennifer Handorf and Giles Alderson discuss Stephen's brand new The Horror Report which goes into wonderful detail into horror movies. What defines a horror movie? How many sub-genres do horror movies have? What is the average le…

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Season 6 Episode 17: Resident Evil2-4 2:04:02

24d ago2:04:02

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In this episode Piper talks films 2-4 of the Resident Evil franchise with Chris who seems to lose control of his mouth shortly after the episode begins.By Unearthed Podcasting Network

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Anna Kendrick - Acting to Directing her debut movie 'Woman of the Hour' 33:13

27d ago33:13

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The delightful and utterly charming actress Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Simple Favour, The Accountant) Joins Dom Lenoir to talk on this special episode about directing her debut movie 'Woman of the Hour'. Woman of the Hour is out now on Netflix. FUNNY LIFE FILM FESTIVAL LIVE The Filmmakers Podcast chat Sat 19th Oct at The Hen & Chickens Theatre i…

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394 - Aaron Irons & Josh Croft on Making 'Jeffrey’s Hell,' the Unique World of the Defy Film Festival, Appalachian Horror, Mastering Found Footage, How Tubi is Empowering Independent Filmmakers, The Art ... 2:02:26

1M ago2:02:26

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with filmmakers Aaron Irons and Josh Croft about their experiences at the Defy Film Festival, their independent horror films "Chest" and "Jeffrey's Hell," and their overall approach to low-budget, authentic filmmaking. The conversation covers the importance of community, resourcefulness, and stayin…

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Alice Lowe: Timestalker, Prevenge & Directing, Acting in and Writing your own indie films 1:09:32

29d ago1:09:32

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We are delighted to welcome onto the show ALICE LOWE. The incredible actress, writer and director talks to us about her latest feature Timestaker. How she talks to actor, creates a safe environment on set, We talk directing and acting and doing both at the same time. Doing your own stunts. Writing and why film sets should be a joyous experience. Al…

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Season 6 Episode 16: Resident Evil 1:10:44

1M ago1:10:44

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In this episode of Cinematic Anarchy, Chris and Piper dive into the world of horror films, specifically focusing on the Resident Evil franchise as they kick off the spooky season. They discuss their personal experiences with the films, character introductions, and the impact of the Red Queen. The conversation flows into the action scenes, stunts, a…

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393 - David “D. Bird” Birdsall - The Last Mixtape, White Collar Rhymes Discord, Renting an Airbnb w/ Strangers, Truth in Diss Tracks, Evolving Landscape of Music Creation and Collaboration, Northwest Hip ... 1:24:38

1M ago1:24:38

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk to David "D. Bird" Birdsall, the co-founder of the White Collar Rhymes Discord community. They discuss D. Bird's experience organizing a music project that brought together internet friends from around the world to create The Last Mixtape album and documentary in a mansion in Austin, Texas. The con…

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Making your feature debut with Skincare director and writer Austin Peters 55:43

1M ago55:43

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This weeks conversation between filmmakers is Austin Peters who has made his debut feature film Skincare. Dom Lenoir discuss with Austin his journey as a filmmaker and his film Skin Care. They chat about the film's tone, which is described as "Southern California Gothic" and "sunshine noir," and its themes of obsession with image and success. Peter…

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CC Halloween 2024 Fright Guide 51:27

1M ago51:27

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It's the spooky season and Steph, John & Dave serve up their favorite horror movies from the past and the future!! Follow us on Twitter @Craptaculus Instagram @cinemacraptaculus Intro Music: "The Builder" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/…

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Season 6 Episode 15: Somewhere in Time 1:24:40

1M ago1:24:40

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In this episode we Travel back to 1980 with the Strange and Beautiful Book Club podcast to watch a sort of Sci-Fi Romance "Somewhere in Time' Starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Find our Friends at: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zbqU63Vsgk4riLG7y5s3z?si=033d5d563b084aaf and: Rachel and Matt (@strangeandbeautifulnetwork) • Instagram photos…

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Will & Harper director Josh Greenbaum on working with Will Ferrell on his new documentary 59:00

1M ago59:00

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Returning Guest Josh Greenbaum joins us to chat about his latest Will Ferrell starring movie, this time the touching documentary 'Will & Harper'. Dom Lenoir chatting Josh about documentary's to story-led feature films, how he wen about making Will & Harper and what techniques he used in the edit. Josh who has directed the brilliant Strays staring t…

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SN 6 EP 14: An Interview W/Hazard Valley Films and The NW Flying Saucer Filmfest 43:43

2M ago43:43

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In this episode Chris and Piper sit down to talk to Hazard Valley films and The Head of the Northwest Flying Saucer Film Festival. Watch The Hazard Valley film submission here: https://youtu.be/2FiHc2nZOkc?si=_XheyXussUcYq4PHBy Unearthed Podcasting Network

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392 - Tiffany Murray - How to Use Creative Constraints, '2 Lives in Pittsburgh', The Best Camera for Indie Filmmaking, Collaborating Without Cockiness, Chasing Virality, Systemic Shifts in Conflict Resolution ... 1:34:08

2M ago1:34:08

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with Director and Cinematographer Tiffany Murray about her experiences working in the film industry directing, shooting, and trying her hand at producing. They discuss her recent film, 2 Lives in Pittsburgh, and the challenges of independent filmmaking. The conversation also explores issues of incl…

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Making Fan-Favorite TV Series Fargo, The Big Door Prize and PEN15 with cinematographer Bella Gonzales 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

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We welcome onto today's show Bella Gonzales, an accomplished director of photography whose remarkable work spans across several prestigious series. Bella is known for her exceptional contributions to episodic series such as FX's Fargo, Apple TV+'s The Big Door Prize, and Hulu's PEN15. Her unique vision and technical prowess have made her a standout…

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Season 6 Episode 13: Popeye Vs The Shining 1:08:42

2M ago1:08:42

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In this episode Chris is joined by Matt and Rachel of The Strange and Beautiful Book club podcast to pit comedy musical Popeye against classic horror The Shining in a duel to determine which film is more entertaining. (Mostly in our eyes only) Vo99i4tQzDt5lGKLUlZ5By Unearthed Podcasting Network

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391 - 100K Subscribers, The Legacy of James Earl Jones, Disney's Live-Action Remakes, The Influence of Bots and Social Media and Shaping Cultural Narratives in the Entertainment Industry | Indie Talk 1:52:27

2M ago1:52:27

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about the upcoming Nashville Film Festival, the recent Sundance Film Festival host city announcement, and the Make It Podcast reaching a major milestone of 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. They also discuss the legacy of the late James Earl Jones, analyze box office trends, and dive into audience re…

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Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon and director Azazel Jacobs talk making His Three Daughters 1:06:37

2M ago1:06:37

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Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon and director Azazel Jacobs talk making His Three Daughters. Alright, cinephiles, welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, we're in for a treat as we delve into the world of "His Three Daughters" with the film's director, Azazel Jacobs, and two of its brilliant stars, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen. Carrie Coo…

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390 - Director Michael Day - How to Go From Accountant to Director, Insights into Hollywood Accounting, Directing Your First Feature Film, Hitchcock, Tarantino, and the Art of Influence, Navigating the ... 1:41:39

2M ago1:41:39

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about Director Mike Day's transition from accounting to producing and directing, his work on major Hollywood films, and the challenges of managing film budgets. They discuss Mike's directing style and influences, as well as the marketing strategy for his latest film "Clawfoot." The conversation als…

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'TOUCH' & 'BEAST' director/writer Baltasar Kormákur on going from indie films to studio films and back again. 49:23

2M ago49:23

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On this weeks episode we are joined by director and writer Baltasar Kormákur. He talks to Dom Lenoir about going from indie films to studio films and back again with his latest film TOUCH. Baltasar has made films such as Contraband (2012), 2 Guns (2013), Everest (2015) and Beast (2022) and has worked with star-actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Denzel W…

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389 - Acclaimed Producer Gale Anne Hurd - Producing The Terminator, Aliens, and The Walking Dead, Building Successful Director-Producer Partnerships, Marketing Blockbusters, Strategies for Avoiding Costly ... 51:41

2M ago51:41

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris has a conversation with acclaimed film and television producer Gale Anne Hurd. Hurd discusses her storied career, including her start working for legendary producer Roger Corman, her breakout success producing The Terminator, and her influential work on iconic projects like Aliens and The Walking Dead. Throughou…

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Making indie feature 'Sing Sing' with non actors - Director Greg Kwedar, Producer Monique Walton and Writer Clint Bentley 1:15:08

2M ago1:15:08

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This week we are joined by the team behind the superb prison drama Sing Sing! Dom Lenoir sits and chats with Producer Monique Walton and Writer Clint Bentley and also Director Greg Kwedar about how they made their movie starring Coleman Domingo, the difficulties of making an indie film in a prison with many non actors They talk about: Working with …

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388 - Exploring Hollywood's Franchise Fixation, Unpacking Warner Brother’s $8.5B Nevada Deal, and Navigating AI's Impact on the Animation Industry | Indie Talk 1:30:34

3M ago1:30:34

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick discuss the challenges facing the animation industry as it grapples with the potential impact of AI and Warner Brothers' $8.5 billion investment in Nevada, which is contingent on a film tax credit incentive bill. We also talk about: - The phenomenon of sequel fatigue and Hollywood's reliance on franchis…

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From Failure to Prime No.1 movie success with 'Jackpot' Screenwriter and Exec Rob Yescombe 1:28:27

3M ago1:28:27

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Screenwriter Rob Yescombe joins us the week to chat about going from failing with a game to succeeding with his screenwriting feature film 'Jackpot' starring John Cena and Awkwafina and directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids). Rob chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about how he wrote Jackpot, where the idea came from and why it 'moved so quickly …

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Season 6 Episode 12: Tusk 56:30

3M ago56:30

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Miss Bee and Chris sit down for their 200th episode and discuss the second film in Kevin Smith's True North Horror series "Tusk". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinematicanarchy/supportBy Unearthed Podcasting Network

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Black Dog: The Making of an independent masterpiece with George Jaques and Ken Petrie. 1:42:29

3M ago1:42:29

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On this weeks episode we chat with up and coming director and writer George Jaques and his producing partner Ken Petrie about their recently released indie feature film Black Dog. They talk with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about raising funds, getting sales agents on board, the casting process and making your debut feature. They also talk about: …

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387 - Indie Rights CEO Linda Nelson - How to Navigate the Streaming Landscape and Lessons in Entrepreneurship from a Pioneering Filmmaker 1:50:11

3M ago1:50:11

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris has a conversation with Linda Nelson, the CEO and co-founder of Indie Rights, a leading independent film distribution company. They discuss Linda's journey from a small town in upstate New York to becoming a pioneer in the indie film distribution space, including her experiences with the NSYNC concert film, the …

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Ted Lasso, Scrubs and Bad Monkey writer & exec Bill Lawrence and actress Michelle Monaghan 1:06:59

3M ago1:06:59

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Actress Michelle Monaghan (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Mission Impossible) & writer and exec producer Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso) join Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to talk making their new series Bad Monkey. Michelle talks acting, improv, working with Vince Vaughn, the difference between directors and how to cope and gives some great acting advice. B…

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386 - Filmmakers John Kirby and Libby Handros: Exploring the JFK, RFK, Malcolm X and MLK Jr. Assassinations, Conspiracy Theories, the Genius of Dick Gregory, Famous Patsies, "Long Legs" Marketing, and ... 1:56:39

3M ago1:56:39

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with documentary filmmakers John Kirby and Libby Handros. They discuss their 25-year partnership and their upcoming documentary film cycle "Four Died Trying," which explores the major assassinations of the 1960s. The conversation covers topics such as state involvement in these assassinations, the …

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NO Crew! NO Problem! How to make a microbudget indie feature with Stephanie Lynn and Bryden Lando 'Aloha Also Means Goodbye' 1:15:55

3M ago1:15:55

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This week we chat with filmmakers Stephanie Lynn and Bryden Lando about making their micro budget indie film 'Aloha Also Means Goodbye' with a one man rig and no crew. Husband and wife team Stephanie and Bryden sat down with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat making their feature and the trials and tribulations of doing so. They talk: Shoo…

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Deadpool and Wolverine EXPANDED UNIVERSE 43 48:57

3M ago48:57

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Deadpool officially joins the MCU, and the Geeks talk about where it all started and how the Merc With A Mouth convinced his new frenemy Wolverine to join him for that superhero box office landing. Grab some chimichangas and wear your brown pants for the latest episode of Cinema Craptaculus Presents: The Expanded Universe! Twitter @Craptaculus Inst…

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How to Make a Netflix dystopian thriller with 'The Kitchen' Director Kibwe Tavares & Producer Dan Emmerson 53:44

4M ago53:44

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Join us on this special episode as we chat with producer Daniel Emmerson and director Kibwe Tavares as they chat their Netflix movie The Kitchen. The Kitchen written and co directed by Oscar Winner Daniel Kaluuya is out now on NETFLIX. Daniel Emmerson who's previous movies were Calm with Horses and Scrapper talks about his producing background and …

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385 - Revisiting Indie Film Investment with Writer Jason McConnell - The Four Whys of Film Investing, Keys to Long-Term Success, the Transactional Nature of Hollywood, the Changing Landscape of Independent ... 1:26:38

4M ago1:26:38

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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris Barkley and writer Jason McConnell revisit MAKE IT episode #248, "Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds." They discuss the popularity of the original episode, the chemistry between the hosts, and the unique perspective it provided on investing in indie films from a…

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