Forward Filmmaker shares stories and advice from a new generation of filmmakers bucking "traditional" filmmaking norms. Join host Max Sanders as he interviews directors and producers. Each episode features a different forward-thinking filmmaker redefining how great cinema is made. This podcast is brought to you by Filmhub, the leading distribution platform where filmmakers monetize their titles directly to streaming services – without giving up their rights. Go to Filmhub.com to join thousan ...
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Sabrina the Teenage Witch actor turned director David Lascher on casting Grace Kaufman, learning from Ridley Scott
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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features actor-turned-director David Lascher, whose background includes roles on iconic 20th century TV shows including Beverly Hills 90210, Hey Dude, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. In more recent years, he has directed and co-written the award-winning film Sister, now streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime. He joins u…
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Filmmaker Michelle Ehlen on deadpan satire and directing a lesbian twist on Tootsie
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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features actor, writer, producer, and director Michele Ehlen, who has held all of those titles on four award-winning feature films, including the first lesbian comedy trilogy: Butch Jamie, Heterosexual Jill, and S&M Sally. On this episode, she discusses creating work that strikes a comedic tone while illuminating i…
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Emmy-winning director Akira Boch on documentaries, indie rock, and Asian culture
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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Akira Boch. An LA-based, Emmy-winning filmmaker, Boch has been directing shorts, documentaries, and music videos since high school. His films reflect his strong ties to his Japanese heritage and passion for music. Among them are the PBS documentary Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American…
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Director Jennifer Stein on aliens, UFOs, and docs for niche audiences
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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Jennifer Stein, an award-winning Arizona-based filmmaker whose work focuses on UFO sightings and alien abductions. On this episode, we'll hear how she gets her films distributed to alien enthusiasts worldwide. -- Forward Filmmaker is brought to you by Filmhub, the distribution platform where thousands of i…
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Director Ryan Balas on sex scenes, vulnerability, and collaborating with Entourage's Adrian Grenier
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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Ryan Balas, the award-winning New York based director of feature films, docs, and short-form web content like The Really Cool Show, an early YouTube web series with more than 20 million views. Trained as an actor, he focuses on creating deep, emotional resonance, whether it's in wild fictional stories or d…
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Actor-director Emiliano Ruschel on scouting amazing locations for your script and budget
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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Emiliano Ruschel, who has worked on everything from theater productions and soap operas to his own action movies. Currently based in Brazil, he has worked with Gerald Butler, Patrick Stewart, and Wagner Moura. He starred in and directed the 2016 action thriller Maverick: Manhunt Brazil, which has been stre…
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Director Torsten Hoffmann on how to win at distribution
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This episode features London-based filmmaker Torsten Hoffmann, whose award-winning documentaries delve into the complex world of cryptocurrency. A journalist and entrepreneur who has lived on four continents, Torsten discusses his passion for working where technology meets art and media, along with the production and distribution of Cryptopia: Bitc…
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Director Courtney Daniels on Hollywood, happiness, and filming from a single location
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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Los-Angeles-based writer-director Courtney Daniels, whose titles – including the films What Other Couples Do and Bedroom Story and series This Fucking Town – take a unique, deeply personal look at love, relationships, and the hijinks and perils of life in Hollywood. On this episode, host Max Sanders speaks…
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Director Shaun Mathis on creating your own filmmaking destiny
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This episode features writer/director Shaun Mathis. A former novelist who went to Atlanta on a whim after watching Entourage and deciding to carve out a career in the film industry, he's now the co-owner of Laconic Productions. He has directed full-length crime features, rom-com web series, documentaries, and music videos. His 2016 film The Plug ha…
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