Film Method

The role of the line producer can change depending on the size of the project and budget. All rumors will be put to rest during this podcast as Tim Ryder sets the record straight about what exactly a line producer does. Tim shares his experience working on successful television shows, webisodes, and independent films and he also shares his non-film industry experience that helped him to become the line producer extraordinaire that he is today.

Episode Twelve Guests

Timothy Ryder- Producer

Mr. Ryder began his career in feature film marketing and reality show programming for such companies as Paramount Pictures, Orion Pictures, Disney and MGM. He joined Carsey-Werner Productions in 1989 on the critically acclaimed but short-lived Davis Rules with Randy Quaid and Jonathan Winters. He went on to work for ABC, CBS and NBC prime-time sitcoms and reality programs. Mr. Ryder was then invited back to Carsey-Werner as Co-Producer of the smash hit 3rd Rock From The Sun. He subsequently served as Consulting Producer for the company, handling the shows Men Behaving Badly, Townies, Damon, Earth Scum, and That 70's Show. He eventually served as Associate Director for two seasons on Bill Cosby's second series for CBS, Cosby. He has since produced various independent feature films, including the award winning Follow Me Home with Alfre Woodard and Benjamin Bratt. After a three-year stint on the NBC hit 3rd Rock From The Sun, Mr. Ryder accepted a more artistic position within Carsey-Werner Productions, in which he took on the responsibility of Picture Editor and Associate Director for That 70's Show. He edited the first five seasons of the popular sitcom before departing amicably from Carsey-Werner to establish Raptor Productions, which presently has several feature film projects and teleplays in development. Currently he is co-producing the feature film production of Wrath Of Cain, starring Ving Rhames, Robert LaSardo and Robert Patrick (of Terminator 2) as well as show editor for Rita Rocks (Lifetime) and Romantically Challenged (ABC Network).

Jenna Edwards- Resident Producing Advisor

For more information about Jenna see the About page or click here.

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You may assume that an assistant director on a film set is helping to actually direct the movie. Judging by the name alone it would be easy to come to that conclusion. What you may not know is that the ADs are responsible for coordinating every department on set and all the actors as well. The different AD jobs are some of the most important on a film project and definitely not for the faint of heart.

Episode Eleven Guests

Josh Garrell

Josh Garrell is a Producer and Director who began his career working as an AD. He has worked on projects from ten million dollar features to zero dollar shorts to music videos, commercials and industrials ranging everywhere in-between. He was given his first opportunity by a friend and strongly believes in doing the same for other people whenever possible. He is very fond of the saying "lead by example", as that is the best way of motivating the people around you while making sure you don't forget where you come from. Josh is an Emerson graduate who originally hails from NY. He would like you to know that he is always looking for new job opportunities, so please feel free to contact him at [email protected]... oh, and he would also like the ladies to know he's single...

Dominik Rausch

Dominik Rausch, born and raised in Stuttgart, Germany, began to write and produce short films in 1999. After starting out as a documentary filmmaker, he discovered that it is narrative and commercial filmmaking, where his true strengths are. After reading and learning about the great spirit of American filmmaking, Rausch, then 20, decided to move to Los Angeles in 2007 to acquire his Bachelor of Art in Film and TV Producing at Columbia College Hollywood. In 2008, his internship as assistant to the producers of the critically acclaimed indie feature April Showers lead to many more assistant directing jobs on film, TV, and commercial sets, including projects for Comedy Central. Dominik met actress/writer Illeana Douglas during the filming of April Showers, where they formed a friendship and have since worked together on the first season of her innovative and successful web series Easy to Assemble. Rausch has come on board to coordinate production and relations with IKEA for the web series and as a producer to season 2. He is excited to be producing and working with Illeana on future projects.

Jenna Edwards- Resident Producing Advisor

For more information about Jenna see the About page or click here.

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In this episode Jenna and Cindy recap what's been covered so far during the development season. Cliff's Notes will be reviewed for all nine episodes, so you'll be able to get a taste of what you've missed! We'll also preview what's in store for the rest of the season.

This week on Film Method we talk about the world of casting from both the casting director's and the actor's perspectives. Lost's Eric Lange joins us as well as actor Lindsay Hollister (Boston Public, Get Smart) and casting director Bonnie Gillespie to give advice to new filmmakers about the importance of hiring a casting director. In these ever changing times of new technology you have to be prepared to roll with the punches, as an actor or a filmmaker. The panel also discusses dos and don'ts of actor self promotion.

Bonnie Gillespie

Bonnie Gillespie is an author, producer, and casting director. Her books include Casting Qs: A Collection of Casting Director Interviews, Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business, and Acting Qs: Conversations with Working Actors. Bonnie specializes in casting SAG indie feature films and regularly produces the Cricket Feet Casting Actors Showcase. She is co-founder and co-host of Hollywood Happy Hour. Her weekly column, The Actors Voice, is available at Showfax.com. Bonnie Gillespie has twice been named a Top Film Casting Director in Back Stage West's "Best of Los Angeles" Issue and has been interviewed on BBC Breakfast, on UTV-Ireland's Gerry Kelly Goes to Hollywood, and on Judy Kerr's Internet series, Acting Is Everything.

To learn more about Bonnie click on one of the links above or visit her Cricket Feet website.

Lindsay Hollister

After Graduating with a B.F.A in Theatre Performance from Miami University of Ohio, Lindsay moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. Soon after she was cast as Christine Banks in Fox's hit show Boston Public. After four episodes, David E. Kelley submitted Lindsay for Emmy consideration in the category of Outstanding Guest Star. This lead to numerous other Guest Appearance on such shows as ER, Strong Medicine, Any Day Now, Popular, and the opportunity to originate the character of Susan Adamson on NBC's popular daytime series Days of Our Lives.

Since then, Lindsay has continued to Guest Star in Television having gained most recognition from her roles on Nip/Tuck, Law and Order: SVU, CSI: NY, Joan of Arcadia, Cold Case, Big Love, Desperate Housewives, Scrubs and My Name is Earl. Recently, Lindsay appeared opposite Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway the Warner Brothers film, Get Smart.

For more information about Lindsay check out her IMDB page.

Eric Lange

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Eric graduated from Miami University with a B.F.A. in theatre. After moving to Los Angeles, Eric began working on an extensive list of commercials, selling everything from burgers to beer. Since then he has been seen on television guest starring on shows such as Entourage, Monk, ER, My Name is Earl, The West Wing, CSI, Criminal Minds, Without a Trace, CSI: NY and Burn Notice, amongst many others. Most notable is possibly Eric's recurring character Radzinsky on ABC's Lost. Currently, Eric is starring alongside Al Pacino, Susan Sarandon and John Goodman in the HBO Film, You Don't Know Jack, playing the impassioned attorney who convicts Jack Kevorkian. When not acting, Eric composes music and checks his e-mail.

For more information about Eric check out his IMDB page.

Jenna Edwards- Resident Producing Advisor

For more information about Jenna see the About page or click here.

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When in the business of making a film, one should think about hiring people who know about business. People such as accountants and lawyers provide invaluable services... and they don't have to cost an arm and a leg! Before you are tempted to tune out this "business-centric" episode, you might want to re-consider in order to learn something you didn't know about the significant role of an accountant in a film project. In this episode we'll discuss business tasks that you may be able to handle yourself and those that may be easier handled by a seasoned professional.

Robert Korpas- CPA

The same determination that led Robert Korpas to plan his emigration from Hungary to the USA, complete his education here and start his own business, carries over into his work in helping clients save money with leading edge tax deduction strategies. Robert's natural curiosity means that he is always asking questions and probing deeper into details to find out the truth about the figures- and that's definitely a quality you want in a CPA and business advisor. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the College of Notre Dame with a double major in accounting and marketing. He also holds a Certified Public Accounting certificate from the State of California. Robert is a member of the California Society of Public Accountants. Robert's professional experience covers business management to talent such as Neil Diamond, Gary Marshall, Ron Livingston, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Geoffrey Rush, Leigh Whannell, James Wan, casting directors Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson among others. In his spare time, Robert enjoys playing golf, scuba diving, saltwater and freshwater fishing, sailing, traveling and playing tennis, USC Football and networking.

For more information about Robert or to get in touch with him, you can email him at [email protected] or visit his website www.erkfc.com

Jenna Edwards- Resident Producing Advisor

For more information about Jenna see the About page or click here.

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Maybe you're in a position where you can only dream of having your own public relations nightmare, but what you must realize is that it's never too early to think of hiring a good publicist. The truth is, you are going to be so busy getting your movie made, that you won't have time to think about how you're going to get the word out about your amazing film. And what's the use of making it if no one will ever see it? These are all matters to consider... in the beginning.

Kristi Mohrbacher

Hailing from Denver, Colo., Kristi Mohrbacher traded the Rocky Mountains for the Pacific Ocean to pursue a career in PR in Los Angeles. Her passion lies in emotion and the words, pictures and ideas that stir it, so she has combined her love of marketing and journalism into a career in public relations to help spread the word about projects that inspire! She represented the independent feature film April Showers, and is currently representing Dancing Carl, a family feature film based on Newbery Award-winning author Gary Paulsen's book of the same name. She is also assisting with PR efforts for the stoner comedy hit High Society: A Pot Boiler, the comedic short about addiction Bed Ridden, the upcoming prequel to Easy Rider called Easy Rider: The Ride Back, and the powerful documentary An American Journey. She graduated from the University of Colorado in 2004 with a B.A. in Marketing, and then again in 2009 with an M.A. in Journalism from the same university. Kristi is the publicist for Pure+Motive films and works at Jolson Creative PR.

To get in touch with Kristi, please email her at [email protected]

Jenna Edwards

In the year 2000, Jenna, made the journey to L.A. to pursue acting. She appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Malcolm in the Middle as well as several independent films. Her natural charisma, inherent organizational skills and art for problem solving led her to producing student films and as of late, her feature film debut, April Showers. Producing has given her a rare gift, one that allows her to truly love her job and to be excited every day about what she can achieve and enable others to achieve. Jenna and Andrew Robinson have recently formed their own distribution company called Pure+Motive.For more information about Jenna Edwards or to contact her, please visit one of the following websites:

April Showers

Dancing Carl

Resources

Small Films with Great Websites

Bottle Shock

Flatland: The Movie

The 2 Bobs

April Showers

Happy Holidays

Other Links

UCLA

CSUN

Entertainmentcareers.net

Craig's List

Kristi's Note: "Here is an interesting article about the 50 Greatest Independent Films. My guess is the most well-known independant films had great PR campaigns."

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The business side of making a movie doesn't come easy to most filmmakers, but it's important to remember that it is in fact a business. This week we'll talk about some aspects of filmmaking such as forming an LLC and when you should hire a lawyer. These things in addition to good marketing are crucial to your film's success and these are all steps that need to be taken at the beginning and not the end of the process.

Paul Westphal

Paul Westphal is a highly experienced entertainment, technology, manufacturing, and distribution executive with public and international companies and is a COO and CFO for hire. He has an extensive career serving as President, Operating Officer, and CFO and he also owns his own company called Westphal Advisory Services. Paul has worked for film studios such as Twentieth Century Fox, Cannon Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Destination Films and All American Communications. Paul provides professional services including operating and financial services for start-ups and struggling companies and he also provides supervision for financial and operating needs.

For more information about Paul Westphal or to contact him please email him at [email protected]

Jenna Edwards

In the year 2000, Jenna, made the journey to L.A. to pursue acting. She appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Malcolm in the Middle as well as several independent films. Her natural charisma, inherent organizational skills and art for problem solving led her to producing student films and as of late, her feature film debut, April Showers. Producing has given her a rare gift, one that allows her to truly love her job and to be excited every day about what she can achieve and enable others to achieve. Jenna and Andrew Robinson have recently formed their own distribution company called Pure+Motive.

For more information about Jenna Edwards or to contact her please visit one of the following websites:

April Showers

Dancing Carl

Resources

All Cities Group

Louise Levison

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The role of the director on a film is to cast a vision, direct the actors, and make sure the cast and crew cultivate that vision from the seeds that have been planted. Without the right producer to partner with you in your endeavor, that task will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to attain. In Episode 5 we'll discuss the different hats that directors and producers wear and we'll also hear from both sides about how to nurture the important director-producer partnership.

Anna Christopher

Anna Christopher is a director and writer. She grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois, writing stories and riding horses. She attended Northwestern University, where she made her first films. Later, she earned her MFA in Directing at the American Film Institute. Christopher's shorts have screened at over fifty film festivals worldwide including the Cannes Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, and NBC Universal Comedy Short Cuts. Her work has won a student Emmy, numerous audience awards, and Best Family Pilot at The New York Television Festival. Her web-based projects include video e-card site LilyDidIt.com, Trojan condom web virals and an inaugural video for the launch of quarterlife.com. Anna is currently working on a feature screenplay and a documentary about four-time Olympic skier Casey Puckett. She lives in Los Angeles and her favorite vegetable is asparagus.

For more information about Anna Christopher or to contact her please visit her website:

www.annachristopher.com

Gabe Reiter

Gabe Reiter is fascinated by and drawn to the magic of movies. Gabe earned his M.F.A. in producing from The American Film Institute and his B.A. from the University of Miami. He has worked on a number of indie projects including features Hurt and Radio Free Albemuth, and series Sex Ed and Speeide Date. Gabe has also produced commercials for major European brands and music videos for Randy Travis and Armor For Sleep. Gabe got his start in the business by working for veteran film producer Robert Cort whose credits include Save The Last Dance, Jumanji, and Mr. Holland's Opus. Presently, Gabriel is developing several comedy, thriller, and action adventure screenplays. Gabe's strategy includes leveraging exceptional material in order to partner with established entities, secure financing, and produce commercially viable feature films.

Jenna Edwards

In the year 2000, Jenna, made the journey to L.A. to pursue acting. She appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Malcolm in the Middle as well as several independent films. Her natural charisma, inherent organizational skills and art for problem solving led her to producing student films and as of late, her feature film debut, April Showers. Producing has given her a rare gift, one that allows her to truly love her job and to be excited every day about what she can achieve and enable others to achieve. Edwards and Andrew Robinson have recently formed their own distribution company called Pure+Motive.

Andrew Robinson

Unlike most filmmakers, Andrew Robinson never set out to become one. At the age of 13, Andrew and his family relocated to Littleton, Colorado where he would eventually attend Columbine High School. During his time at Columbine, Robinson fell into the dramatic arts and became a staple in school as well as local and statewide productions. However, the morning of April 20th 1999 changed all of that. April Showers marks Robinson's second feature length effort. Robinson and Edwards have recently begun work on their second feature film collaboration, an adaptation of Dancing Carl based on the novel by three-time Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen.

For more information about Jenna Edwards or Andrew Robinson or to contact them please visit at www.aprilshowersmovie.com or www.dancingcarl.com

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Networking in the film industry is not only essential, it's a way of life. If you shudder when you hear the word "networking", don't worry, you're not alone. The term has garnered negative responses from all of us in the entertainment industry. You may be glad to know that it might not be as daunting as you originally thought. In this episode we talk about many different ways you can meet people in the industry, not only in LA, but also in cities across the country.

Julie Inmon

Julie is a graduate of The Second City Training Center in Los Angeles with experience on both stage and screen. She recently appeared in the feature films Disfigured by Glenn Gers and Broken Windows with Michael Gross and Larisa Oleynik. Her comedy credits include the rambunctious Pool Party and the illustrious cable TV show Manswers. Julie can often be found performing musical improvisation in venues around Los Angeles.

For more information about Julie Inmon or to contact her please visit her at one of the following locations:

www.julieinmon.com

Julie's Twitter

Julie's Networking Suggestions

Actorsite -workshop place with classes and events

Women in Film

Hollywood Happy Hour

Meetup

Hollywood Networking Breakfast

Also, several actors try to start their own power groups, workout nights, etc- just meeting them in acting class and other opportunities sprout off of that.

Hollie Hummel

Numerous television/film/voiceover/commercial/psa/industrial and theatre performances have earned this award winning actor a Telly for 60 Seconds on a Steward's Journey PSA, plus various other awards. She can also be seen in several What I Like About You episodes, currently rerunning on ABC Family or you may have heard her giggle in Walk The Line.

Thanks to networking Hollie turned producer launching HHGIRL Productions in 2006 working with Oak Films on two Sprouse Twins movies and Academy Award Winning producer/director Bobby Moresco. The Prince and the Pauper is in stores everywhere being distributed by Sony and Kings of Appletown is in process to do the same with a possible theatrical release.

For more information about Hollie Hummel or to contact her please visit one of the following websites:

www.holliehummel.com

Hollie's LinkedIn

Hollie's MySpace

Hollie's Twitter

Hollie's Networking Suggestions

Actor's Network -818-509-1010. Use Hollie's name as a reference

APS Entertainment -323-462-2777

Jenna Edwards

In the year 2000, Jenna, made the journey to L.A. to pursue acting. She appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Malcolm in the Middle as well as several independent films. Her natural charisma, inherent organizational skills and art for problem solving led her to producing student films and as of late, her feature film debut, April Showers. Producing has given her a rare gift, one that allows her to truly love her job and to be excited every day about what she can achieve and enable others to achieve. Edwards and her directing partner Andrew Robinson have recently formed their own distribution company called Pure+Motive. Jenna and Andrew have recently begun work on their second feature film collaboration, an adaptation of Dancing Carl based on the novel by three-time Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen.

For more information about Jenna Edwards or to contact her please visit one the following websites:

Jenna's Twitter

www.aprilshowersmovie.com

www.dancingcarl.com

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It seems that every doctor, tailor, and coffee barista is writing a screenplay these days. If you're one of the many who aspire to succeed at this fine art form you will definitely want to listen to this episode! Brian Herskowitz, Aydrea ten Bosch, and Andrew Robinson bring a variety of stories and experiences to the table as we talk about the business of being a screenwriter.

Brian Herskowitz

Like millions before him, Brian Herskowitz moved out to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. He soon learned that there was a dearth of roles for shorter leading men and began searching for other outlets for his creative passions. In 1980 he wrote his first screenplay, an action thriller about a young man who moves to Tokyo to train for the Olympics in Judo and gets caught up in intrigue with the Yakuza. As a writer, Brian has completed well over a dozen feature films. His TV credits include a staff writing position on the NBC sit-com BLOSSOM, multiple episodes of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, the HBO hit comedy Dream On, CBS's Renegade, The Exile, Murder, She Wrote, the FOX Network's Young Hercules, and CBS's critically acclaimed series Tour of Duty. In addition to writing Brian is the Senior Vice President for Artists Media Co-Operative, and has several films in pre-production.

For more information about Brian or to contact him please visit one of his websites:

www.writeforfilm.com

www.co-opnyc.com

Aydrea ten Bosch

Aydrea, a former news reporter, has been a freelance writer for Nickelodeon and Hawaii Film Partners, a staff writer for Disney and currently has a feature film in post production with Highlander Films. Aydrea has been a finalist in the AAA Creative Screenwriting Contest and while at Disney, one of her scripts was chosen to represent the network before the Emmy Nominating Committee. She also runs the blog The Oreo Experience www.theoreoexperience.com

For more information about Aydrea or to contact her please visit her website:

www.theoreoexperience.com

Andrew Robinson

Unlike most filmmakers, Andrew Robinson never set out to become one. At the age of 13, Andrew and his family relocated to Littleton, Colorado where he would eventually attend Columbine High School. During his time at Columbine, Robinson fell into the dramatic arts and became a staple in school as well as local and statewide productions. However, the morning of April 20th 1999 changed all of that. April Showers marks Robinson's second feature length effort. Robinson and Edwards have recently begun work on their second feature film collaboration, an adaptation of Dancing Carl based on the novel by three-time Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen.

For more information about Andrew or to contact him please visit one of his websites:

www.aprilshowersmovie.com

www.dancingcarl.com

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