In this episode of Film Thrive, we chat with webseries creator Philip Cook about the struggles he has undergone creating his webseries, “Malice.” In this episode we cover the struggles many webseries creators go through trying to make a living in a medium that is so crowded and doesn’t yet have a proven model. We […]

In this episode of Film Thrive, we talk with one of the YouTubers whose videos helped Arel when he first started Avellino Studios, Scott Eggleston, better known as, “The Frugal Filmmaker.” Scott and Arel discuss the beginnings of The Frugal Filmmaker and how DIY can be leveraged to build your film studio. In this episode […]

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In this episode of Film Thrive, we have actor, Josh Murray. I talk with Josh about what it takes to go pro with your acting and specifically, what are the correct questions to ask when you’re considering acting as a career.   Links Mentioned on the Show: Emily Grace on Marketing David Green on the business of […]

In this first Film Thrive “Tidbit,” I talk about how to make an impact with your film SET. If you want to make a film that is impacting, start first with impacting the people on the set. In this first Film Thrive “Tidbit,” I talk about how to make an impact with your film SET. […]

In this episode of Film Thrive, we are talking with Derek Alan Rowe all about building a community with your film company. Derek co-founded the company Doctrine Creative, a creative cooperative. In this episode we talk about the value of the business model they have.   Connect more with Derek Rowe Doctrine Creative Advocate Studio […]

James Suttles returns to the show with his partner at Cine Foundry, Greg Kraus, to talk about how Cine Foundry is partnering with indie filmmakers to create high production value that was at one point only available to big studios.   Connect with Cine Foundry: Website Facebook Twitter James Suttles returns to the show with […]

Today on Film Thrive, we talk with Luis Carrion, a pro DP who has created high quality shots for less money with his two camera method. He goes into why you should consider two cameras and how it will up your production quality.   Connect more with Luis Carrion: Website and Reel Today on Film […]

In this episode of Film Thrive, we talk with TV show producer, Jared Shores, on his work with the comedy sketch show, Studio C. He goes into what it takes to produce each episode. He also touches on how they got started and where they want to go. Connect with Jared and Studio C: Website: […]

Today on the show we have Tommy Kraft, a Star Trek fan out to make his own series finale to the canceled “Enterprise,” without a budget. Hear him talk about how he makes this work, hiring actors, creating sets, and a whole lot of CGI,   Connect With Tommy Kraft: Website | Star Trek: Horizon […]