Film Trooper

By Scott McMahon, Fellow Film Trooper

Welcome to the Film Trooper, where we empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier … anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier … a... more

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How many episodes does Film Trooper have?

The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.

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November 19, 2014 051: Voices For Vets and The One-Year Anniversary of Film Trooper with Kevin McMahon
Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, where I try to help independent filmmakers become entrepreneurs. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world. No. Film marketing is the last barrier, as rising above the noise of the internet is the challenge.

By becoming a filmmaking entrepreneur, a.k.a. Film Trooper, filmmakers can learn the skills necessary to adapt and thrive in this new era of filmmaking and internet marketing.

Join me, Scott McMahon, as I explore these topics. Past guests have included exclusive interviews with Oren Peli, Creator of "Paranormal Activity", Stephanie Palmer of "Good In A Room", Jason Brubaker of "Filmmaking Stuff", Emily Best of "Seed & Spark", and Independent Film Marketing Strategist, Sheri Candler.

In this episode, not only do I celebrate Veteran's Day with my special guest, Kevin McMahon (my father), but this also marks the one-year anniversary of Film Trooper.
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1h 8min
October 12, 2014 049: Imagine writing a script with your mom and getting the film made, Bram Hoover explains
Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, where I try to help independent filmmakers become entrepreneurs. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world. No. Film marketing is the last barrier, as rising above the noise of the internet is the challenge.

By becoming a filmmaking entrepreneur, a.k.a. Film Trooper, filmmakers can learn the skills necessary to adapt and thrive in this new era of filmmaking and internet marketing.

Join me, Scott McMahon, as I explore these topics. Past guests have included exclusive interviews with Oren Peli, Creator of "Paranormal Activity", Stephanie Palmer of "Good In A Room", Jason Brubaker of "Filmmaking Stuff", Emily Best of "Seed & Spark", and Independent Film Marketing Strategist, Sheri Candler.

In this episode, I interview Bram Hoover, who is an actor and screenwriter of the new film, 23 Blast. Based on a true story, 23 Blast centers around high school football player, Travis Freeman, who tragically loses his sight from a rare infection. Travis's closet friend, Jerry Baker (played by Bram Hoover), struggles with his friends condition ... but together they overcome their personal struggles as Travis learns how to play football again ... as a blind athlete.
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41min
October 12, 2014 050: Film Marketing Fridays, Examples and What You Should Really Be Marketing
Film Marketing Fridays

Film production is no longer a barrier ... Anyone can make a film today.

Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... Anyone can sell their film directly to the world.

No. Film marketing is the last barrier, as rising above the noise of the internet is the challenge.

Join me every Friday for Film Marketing Fridays, as I try to help knock down this remaining barrier.

In this Film Marketing Friday, I'll illustrate how other indie filmmakers are properly using online marketing skills to sell their films ... and the secret to what we really should be marketing.
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1h 45min
October 01, 2014 048: Film Marketing Fridays, How to Sell Your Film on Amazon (Part 2)
Film Marketing Fridays

Film production is no longer a barrier ... Anyone can make a film today.

Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... Anyone can sell their film directly to the world.

No. Film marketing is the last barrier, as rising above the noise of the internet is the challenge.

Join me every Friday for Film Marketing Fridays, as I try to help knock down this remaining barrier.

In this Film Marketing Friday, I'll be discussing the topic of how to effectively sell your film on the Amazon marketplace. This is "Part Deux" in this topic discussion. I'm joined by Dennis Waller, who is an author, speaker, and filmmaker who has been very successful at selling on Amazon and is willing to share what he knows to help all of us out.
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1h 21min
September 30, 2014 047: What if your debut feature film starred Juliette Lewis? Director, Jen McGowan explains
Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, where I try to help independent filmmakers become entrepreneurs. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world. No. Film marketing is the last barrier, as rising above the noise of the internet is the challenge.

By becoming a filmmaking entrepreneur, a.k.a. Film Trooper, filmmakers can learn the skills necessary to adapt and thrive in this new era of filmmaking and internet marketing.

Join me, Scott McMahon, as I explore these topics. Past guests have included exclusive interviews with Oren Peli, Creator of "Paranormal Activity", Stephanie Palmer of "Good In A Room", Jason Brubaker of "Filmmaking Stuff", Emily Best of "Seed & Spark", and Independent Film Marketing Strategist, Sheri Candler.

In this episode, I interview Jen McGowan, the Director of "Kelly & Cal", a new independent film starring Juliette Lewis and released by IFC. Listen in as Jen explains the long struggle from film school to releasing her first feature film at SXSW and winning the Gamechanger Emergent Woman Director Award.
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47min
September 14, 2014 045: Angel Investors for Filmmakers with the Producer Foundry, Ben Yennie
Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, where I try to help independent filmmakers become entrepreneurs. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier ... anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... anyone can sell their film directly to the world. No. Film marketing is the last barrier, as rising above the noise of the internet is the challenge.

By becoming a filmmaking entrepreneur, a.k.a. Film Trooper, filmmakers can learn the skills necessary to adapt and thrive in this new era of filmmaking and internet marketing.

Join me, Scott McMahon, as I explore these topics. Past guests have included exclusive interviews with Oren Peli, Creator of "Paranormal Activity", Stephanie Palmer of "Good In A Room", Jason Brubaker of "Filmmaking Stuff", Emily Best of "Seed & Spark", and Independent Film Strategist, Sheri Candler.

In this episode, I explore how a meeting with an Angel Investor might go for a filmmaker seeking investment funds with the Founder of the Producer Foundry, Ben Yennie.
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1h
September 14, 2014 046: Film Marketing Fridays, How to Sell Your Film on Amazon
Film Marketing Fridays

Film production is no longer a barrier ... Anyone can make a film today.

Film distribution is no longer a barrier ... Anyone can sell their film directly to the world.

No. Film marketing is the last barrier, as rising above the noise of the internet is the challenge.

Join me every Friday for Film Marketing Fridays, as I try to help knock down this remaining barrier.

In this Film Marketing Friday, I explore a unique way to maximize your chances of selling your film successfully on Amazon.
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45min
September 11, 2014 043: Film Marketing Fridays, Implosion of the Pre-Sale?
FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this Film Marketing Friday, I explore the question of what happens if the foundation of indie film financing, the foreign pre-sale … implodes? Along the way, a surprise Hangout guest all the way from Germany pops in to join the conversation. I NEED LOVE … LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW IN…
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1h 15min
September 11, 2014 044: How to change the representation of women in film with Thuc Nguyen of The Bitch Pack
THE BITCH PACK, FOUNDER, THUC NGUYEN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode of the Film Trooper podcast, I interview the Founder of The Bitch Pack, Thuc Nguyen. Following up where the Bechdel Test leaves off, Thuc’s mission is to help change the representation of how women are portrayed in film … beginning with…
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49min
August 11, 2014 042: Film Marketing Fridays: Sales Comp For Your Film
FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST For this Film Marketing Friday, I have the pleasure of having a thoughtful discussion with filmmakers Jennifer Fischer of Think Ten Media Group and Patrick McBrearty, writer/director of the horror film THE DOOR. We go over SALES COMPS and how you can use them for your film, but most importantly how…
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39min

FAQs about Film Trooper:

How many episodes does Film Trooper have?

The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.