Filmmaking (Actually)

Join Koura Linda as she discusses the pitching of your project! Whether you want to sell your project, or if you want to gain funding or support so that you can have creative involvement from start to finish, there's a lot to talk about and learn on this subject. So listen to Koura's take on all this, and who knows - you might actually something - ta-da!

If you want to ask a question, leave a comment, or say hello, write to [email protected]! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team are working on - be a part of the interactive Space Dream Productions community for as little as $1.99 a month!

Join Koura Linda as she discusses the import, impact, and impetus of the movie event of 2022, "Top Gun: Maverick," the long-anticipated sequel to the original 1986 Tom Cruise vehicle. But what sets it apart from the pitfalls of substandard remake/reboot/sequel/IP rehashing? And why does its success have a massive impact on mainstream movies and indie filmmaking alike? Listen to Koura's take on all this, and who knows - you might even learn something - ta-da!

If you want to ask a question, leave a comment, or say hello, write to [email protected]! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team are working on - be a part of the interactive Space Dream Productions community for as little as $1.99 a month!

Join Koura Linda - in Part 2 of a two-part discussion - and an award-winning actress who knows quite a bit about this episode's subject: Merri Jamison. Based in Los Angeles, CA, her credits include films like "Dangerous Company," "Back to Zero," "Welcome to Happy Valley," and "The Second Coming of Christ" with Tom Sizemore and Jason London, as well as the Twenty One Pilots music video for "My Blood." Merri has also graced the screen in a few Space Dream Productions projects, including Koura's film "Names On The Wall" - available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video - as well as the lead role in Koura's live-action/animated short "Bringer of War," available on our website.

The idea and challenge of acting, to take a character and turn it into something personal, to make people believe that you are that character and take them on a journey - is something at which Merri excels and then some. So if you want to learn the ins and outs and ups and downs of being an actor - or actress - from someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience, you've come to the right place. Who knows, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da!

If you want to ask a question, leave a comment, or say hello, write to [email protected]! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team are working on - be a part of the interactive Space Dream Productions community for as little as $1.99 a month!

Join Koura Linda as she answers the question posed in the title of this bonus content episode - it may save your (acting) life!!

If you want to ask a question or just want to say 'hello there', write to [email protected]! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on.

Join Koura Linda and an award-winning actress who knows quite a bit about this episode's subject: Merri Jamison. Based in Los Angeles, CA, her credits include films like "Dangerous Company," "Back to Zero," "Welcome to Happy Valley," and "The Second Coming of Christ" with Tom  Sizemore and Jason London, as well as the Twenty One Pilots music video for "My Blood." Merri has also graced the screen in a few Space Dream Productions projects, including Koura's film "Names on the Wall," available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, as well as the lead role in Koura's live-action/animated short "Bringer of War," which is available on our website.

The idea and challenge of acting, to take a character and turn it into  something personal, to make people believe that you are that character and take them on a journey - is something at which Merri excels and then some. So if you want to learn the ins and outs and ups and downs of being an actor - or actress - from someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience, you've come to the right place. Who knows, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da!

Be sure to tune in for Part 2 of this convo in the next episode!

If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to [email protected]! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on.

Join Koura Linda and her husband Spaceship, host of the Disney Positive Podcast, as they discuss the final episode (and the series as a whole) of "Obi-Wan Kenobi", starring Ewan McGregor in the title role and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, streaming in its entirety on Disney Plus. If you want some spoiler-filled spirited discussion about the filmmaking, storytelling, performances and more, you won't want to miss this! 

If you want to ask a question or just want to say 'hello there', write to [email protected]! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on.

Join Koura Linda as she discusses what it takes to be a filmmaker  full-time. It's not all fun and games, but the hard work can be worth it. Do you ever wonder what it takes? If so, have a listen to her story, and who knows - you might even learn a thing or two - ta-da! 

If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to [email protected]! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on.

Join Koura Linda for Space Dream Productions' first Patreon-exclusive event, a live virtual panel with festival directors giving some inside baseball about judging, film selection, and festival programming. You can watch the entire event on the Space Dream Productions Patreon page, but you can enjoy this preview - featuring Fernando A. Mico, R. Zoe Judd, Wendy Robbins, Ebony Roberts, and TL Westgate - and their unique perspective on the behind-the-scenes view into the world of film festivals.

If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to [email protected]! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on.

Join Koura Linda as she discusses directing with Michele Civetta, a veteran director of commercials, music videos and feature-length films, which include Agony, starring Asia Argento, and The Gateway, starring Shea Whigham, Olivia Munn, Frank Grillo and Bruce Dern.

What does a director do? Directors are the creative leader of the films they helm, holding the creative vision throughout the entire process. Some may be vagabonds of the Western world, and some may be ambassadors of humanity, but in the end directors are the keepers of stories. Listen to Koura and Michele compare and contrast their personal experiences, and who knows, you might even learn something!

Be sure to check out Michele's website, www.michelecivetta.com!

If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to [email protected]! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on.

Join Spacey for part two of his workshop, "How to Not Have to Fix It in Post", hosted by the Organization of Independent Filmmakers.

Spacey discusses how to utilize the perspective of an editor to prevent a world of "fix it in post", and the value of hands-on experience in editing across all aspects of filmmaking -- like continuity, sound, coverage, and story -- to save time, money, and headaches. So enjoy!

If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to [email protected]! And check out spacedreamfilms.com for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on.