In this episode we talk to the filmmakers behind “What Tomorrow Brings” a family drama created by Matt Engelbert. During this two part interview we speak with the cast and creators behind this family affair. We will also learn how Matthew created two national syndicated shows “Ariel, Zoey, & Eli, Too” as well as “Steal The Show” with no Hollywood connections, and the journey behind his family’s legacy in mainstream entertainment.

Recorded at the 2025 Santa Fe Film Festival, join your host Brenden Roberts on an exploration through filmmaking and what it takes to break into the entertainment industry today. Buckle your seatbelts, because here’s another episode of Breaking Indie.

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The legend, Danny Trejo, opens up with us about his past and how he broke into the film business. He speaks about  training Eric Roberts on "Runaway Train", to getting his big break in Michael Mann's "Heat" with Al Pachino, Robert De Niro, and Val Kilmer. 

Danny also talks about his restaurant business, Trejo's Tacos, and leaves more to be desired mentioning Robert Rodriguez and the Machete franchise. 

Checkout another great episode of Breaking Indie, with your hosts Brenden Roberts and Cole Finney. 

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In this episode of Breaking Indie, we talk to the star of American Underdog, Veronica Falcone, who known for her roles in Ozark, Perry Mason, and Jungle Cruise. 

Veronica shares her journey as a young actress and dance choreographer, to her latest work in film. 

The Breaking Indie Podcast is a program made by filmmakers for filmmakers to learn all aspects of the industry.  

From conversations with veterans in the industry, to aspiring filmmakers just starting out, we are learning all there is to know about life on set, the business behind the passion, and the endless stories of logistics and nightmares that come from production.  We cover the full spectrum from producers to PA's, actors and advertisers, to everyone in between. 

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Today we talk to a couple of fellas who worked at Sundance and Crested Butte Film Festivals! 

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John Mark Sibley Jr, Screening Committee Coordinator

Born and raised in Crested Butte, Colorado, John Mark involved himself in Crested Butte Film Festival after graduating. He works alongside co-founder Michael Brody, operations manager Jordan Erdie, and executive director Scott Robson to give the best festival experience one could ask for in colorful Colorado!

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Mike Timm has a long career in various aspects of film, including writing, directing and producing, where he has worked with Oscar winning talent. Amongst his other stories, Mike shares how he helmed the Sundance Outreach Program and assisted both the Screenwriter and Directors Labs. 

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The Valley of Hearts Delight Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb0zaB7DFM4

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This is an awesome talk with directors Jonah Zimmerberg-Helms and Delaney Bishop. We discuss Jonah's work as a puppeteer, his work on the Revenant and a horse who won an academy award. We also talk about his film Stolen Tundra, and the global impacts of climate change. 

In our second portion, we learn about Delaney Bishop's journey as a filmmaker in the world of music videos and entertainment. We also learn about his short film Animus, staring Angela Sarafyan (West World), and produced by Serj Tankian (System of a Down).

Join us, Brenden Roberts and Cole Taylor Finney, on our journey into another episode of Breaking Indie.

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Today's episode, we talk to the cast of American Underdog, and look deeper into the world of acting. We share stories of manifestation, the call to performance, and a random call to Thailand.

Vish holds graduate degrees in Information systems and business with undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Vish began his acting career as a child  on stage from the age of five and has extensive theater background and training including French theater. Vish is fliuent in five languages and is a writer, actor and producer. He is an amateur level MMA fighter and put his skills to use in his soon to be released movie American Warrior.   Vish is also a best selling author,speaker coach. As an experienced, real estate entrepreneur, Vish  owns and operates a multimillion dollar real estate portfolio.

Suleka Mathew is a Canadian actress, best known for her lead roles on television series Claws as Arlene Branch, Red Widow as Dina Tomson, Men in Trees as Sara Jackson, and Da Vinci's Inquest as Dr. Sunita Raman for which she was nominated 3 times for best actress at the Leo Awards.

Andrew Gray is a Spanish-American actor who portrays Troy Burrows, the Red Megaforce Ranger in Power Rangers Megaforce. He is a professional model that is represented in the various cities in the United States, in Italy and in Asia.

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Samir is the Director of Business Development at Studio 71, a leading global media company for digital-first creators and brands.

In this episode we dive into to the modern world of distribution and how to bring your film to market. We address the ever changing models of film festivals and the popular approach to self distribution. Join us, while Brenden does acupuncture, and the rest of us get a deep dive into the most popular topic in the industry today: Distribution. 

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Taylor Treadwell's notable feature work includes KNIGHT & DAY opposite Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, directed by James Mangold;  HALL PASS directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly; W. directed by Oliver Stone; as well as THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA directed by David Frankel.  Taylor plays a hilarious turn as the Bostonian girlfriend in the comedy feature film FATHER FIGURES opposite Ed Helm and Owen Wilson, directed by Lawrence Sher for Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment; She is in the Fred Roos produced film PRETTYFACE directed by Jessica Janos, in which she portrays Gypsy, who in the 1970's was a close companion of Charles Manson. Taylor more recently appears in HOLLYWOOD DIRT directed by Tosca Musk for the new streaming service PASSIONFLIX, as well as the indy feature EVEN AFTER EVERYTHING directed by Josh Crook.  She most recently wrapped a cameo in the indy film THE GIFT playing a celebrity talent judge opposite the ensemble stars Eugenia Yuan, Ludi Lin, Joley Fisher and Archie Kao. 

Taylor studied acting at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, and continued her studies in Los Angeles, graduating legendary acting coach Stephen Book's 4-Year Intensive Course. She continues to train and perform improv as well, performing with The Upright Citizens Brigade and The IO-West, amongst other outlets. 

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Clint Howard II, discusses the complexities behind being a DP, joining the union, and working in reverse to advance in the camera department.

We crack some jokes, and also discuss our project, Tales of a Faded West as we premiere episode one at The Santa Fe Film Festival. 

The Breaking Indie Podcast is a program made by filmmakers for filmmakers to learn all aspects of the industry.  

From conversations with veterans in the industry, to aspiring filmmakers just starting out, we are learning all there is to know about life on set, the business behind the passion, and the endless stories of logistics and nightmares that come from production.  We cover the full spectrum from producers to PA's, actors and advertisers, to everyone in between. 

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Gustavo Martin, the director of American Underdog staring Vishy Ayyar, Danny Trejo, and Veronica Falcón shares with us his story during the world premiere of his film. 

Starting in locations and working his way to directing feature films, we really enjoyed getting a glimpse into Gustavo's history and favorite films. 

The Breaking Indie Podcast is a program made by filmmakers for filmmakers to learn all aspects of the industry.  

From conversations with veterans in the industry, to aspiring filmmakers just starting out, we are learning all there is to know about life on set, the business behind the passion, and the endless stories of logistics and nightmares that come from production.  We cover the full spectrum from producers to PA's, actors and advertisers, to everyone in between. 

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