Filmmaking (Actually)

Join Spacey for part one 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!

Be sure to check out part two 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 for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on.

Join Koura for part two of her workshop, "How to Make a Great Film On a Deadline", hosted by the Organization of Independent Filmmakers.

With so many elements going into every step of creating a film, what  are the key points to check when rushing a project through from development to completion? In this workshop, Koura covers how to make a great film on a deadline and give you an overall understanding of the  tent-pole aspects that can help to make sure your film holds up.

Koura does her best to cover it all - story development, pre-production, lighting, sound, wardrobe, color grading, how to cut your film with a time limit - and much more!

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 Koura for part one of her workshop, "How to Make a Great Film On a Deadline", hosted by the Organization of Independent Filmmakers. 

With so many elements going in to every step of creating a film, what are the key points to check when rushing a project through from  development to completion? In this workshop, Koura covers how to make a great film on a deadline and give you an overall understanding of the tent-pole aspects that can help to make sure your film holds up.

Koura does her best to cover it all - story development, pre-production, lighting, sound, wardrobe, color grading, how to cut your film with a time limit - and much more!

Be sure to check out part two 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 for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on.

Join Koura Linda in Part Two of a bonus panel discussion about Space Dream  Productions' first film, "Names on the Wall," which actually just wrapped its festival run back in April at the 2021 NOVA Fest and Capital Film Market.

Following our full cast & crew panel after our opening night screening, we had a lot of audience questions that we were not able to get to due to running out of time.

Thanks to the virtual nature of the festival, as well as the support of NOVA Festival Director Mr. Fernando Mico, we were able to return with Co-Writer/Producer/Director Koura Linda, 2nd Unit Director & Stunt Choreographer Melissa Tracy, and Associate Producer/Editor/All Things Extraordinary Spaceship, for a follow-up panel following our second screening as part of a short film block midweek at the festival where we were able to have a little more behind-the-scenes and take up the additional questions and get them answered.  If you missed the last 2 episodes we recommend checking those out first!

While the full panel was recorded and is available on the FAME LLC  YouTube channel, and also on our website under the "Names on the Wall"  tab below "Films", we wanted to also share the content as podcast episodes, since we know it is sometimes easier to stream a podcast than sit and watch a YouTube video (especially as these panels ran for over an hour!).

Moderated by NOVA Festival Director, Mr. Fernando Mico, this panel discusses details of "Names on the Wall", so we suggest watching it first if you have not already seen it! You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video here.  If you can not access it for some reason, please message us and we will send you a private screening link so you can watch before hearing all these spoilers!

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 Koura Linda in Part One of a bonus panel discussion about Space Dream  Productions' first film, "Names on the Wall," which actually just wrapped its festival run back in April at the 2021 NOVA Fest and Capital Film Market.

Following our full cast & crew panel after our opening night screening, we had a lot of audience questions that we were not able to get to due to running out of time.

Thanks to the virtual nature of the festival, as well as the support of NOVA Festival Director Mr. Fernando Mico, we were able to return with Co-Writer/Producer/Director Koura Linda, 2nd Unit Director & Stunt Choreographer Melissa Tracy, and Associate Producer/Editor/All Things Extraordinary Spaceship, for a follow-up panel following our second screening as part of a short film block midweek at the festival where we were able to have a little more behind-the-scenes and take up the additional questions and get them answered.  If you missed the last 2 episodes we recommend checking those out first!

While the full panel was recorded and is available on the FAME LLC  YouTube channel, and also on our website under the "Names on the Wall"  tab below "Films", we wanted to also share the content as podcast episodes, since we know it is sometimes easier to stream a podcast than sit and watch a YouTube video. (Especially since these panels ran for over an hour!)

Moderated by NOVA Festival Director, Mr. Fernando Mico, this panel discusses details of "Names on the Wall", so we suggest watching it first if you have not already seen it! You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video here.  If you can not access it for some reason, please message us and we will send you a private screening link so you can watch before hearing all these spoilers!

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 Koura Linda in Part Two of a discussion about Space Dream Productions' first film, "Names on the Wall," which actually just wrapped its festival run back in April at the 2021 NOVA Fest and Capital Film Market.

It was an honor to be the opening night film, and to have opportunity - thanks to the virtual nature of the festival, as well as the support of Mr. Fernando Mico - to bring together our key cast and crew for a full moderated panel and Q&A with an awesome audience!

While the full panel was recorded and is available on the FAME LLC YouTube channel, and also on our website under the "Names on the Wall" tab below "Films", we wanted to also share the content as podcast episodes, since we know it is sometimes easier to stream a podcast than sit and watch a YouTube video (especially as these panels ran for over an hour).

Join Koura and her husband, editor and music-maker extraordinaire Spaceship, our writer and co-executive producer Nick Gambino, Second Unit Director/Stunt Choreographer Melissa Tracy, stars of the film Brendan Healy and Doan Nguyen, and Merri Jamison, and Post-Production Assistant Stevie Collins, along with quick hellos from Koura's executive assistant, the magical Jazmine McGeoch, and Space Dream Productions's social media master and supporting lead of the upcoming feature, "Catching the Light," Erica Taylor.

Moderated by Space Dream Productions Vice President of Marketing, Bryan Redhead, this panel discusses details of Names on the Wall, so we  suggest watching it first if you have not already seen it! You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video here.  If you can not access it for some reason, please message us and we will send you a private screening link so you can watch before hearing all these spoilers!

Join Koura Linda in Part One of a discussion about Space Dream Productions' first film, "Names on the Wall," which actually just wrapped its festival run back in April at the 2021 NOVA Fest and Capital Film Market.

It was an honor to be the opening night film, and to have opportunity - thanks to the virtual nature of the festival, as well as the support of Mr. Fernando Mico - to bring together our key cast and crew for a full moderated panel and Q&A with an awesome audience!

While the full panel was recorded and is available on the FAME LLC YouTube channel, and also on our website under the "Names on the Wall" tab below "Films", we wanted to also share the content as podcast episodes, since we know it is sometimes easier to stream a podcast than sit and watch a YouTube video (especially as these panels ran for over an hour).

Join Koura and her husband, editor and music-maker extraordinaire Spaceship, our writer and co-executive producer Nick Gambino, Second Unit Director/Stunt Choreographer Melissa Tracy, stars of the film Brendan Healy and Doan Nguyen, and Merri Jamison, and Post-Production Assistant Stevie Collins, along with quick hellos from Koura's executive assistant, the magical Jazmine McGeoch, and Space Dream Productions's social media master and supporting lead of the upcoming feature, "Catching the Light," Erica Taylor.

Moderated by Space Dream Productions Vice President of Marketing, Bryan Redhead, this panel discusses details of Names on the Wall, so we  suggest watching it first if you have not already seen it! You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video here.  If you can not access it for some reason, please message us and we will send you a private screening link so you can watch before hearing all these spoilers!

Join Koura on Episode 20 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about...knowing what you're worth!  Also, to learn about...what others are worth! With budgets being estimations of revenue and expenses over a specified period of time, it is usually compiled and re-evaluated on a periodic basis. For those who want to be hired and for those doing the hiring, this usually means that a timeless back-and-forth dance will invariably ensue - "What's your rate?" and "What's your budget?" - and only those who know how to navigate the dance floor of trust building and negotiation will stay upright and on their toes. Listen as Koura discusses this topic from her own life experiences. And you know, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da!

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 is working on.

Join Koura on Episode 19 of Filmmaking (Actually) to learn about...making a feature length film! Fresh off of directing, writing and producing her first feature length film herself, Koura gives you the scoop on what it was like after working primarily in short films, giving advice and words of wisdom along the way. Also, how do you stay safe on a film shoot during a pandemic? What should you know about craft services during these interesting times when restaurants may (or may not) update their hours of operation, if any? Why does a feature film have so much more of, well, everything?? All these questions and more will be asked and answered. And you know, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da!

Be sure to check out Catching the Light on social media platforms around the net. And if you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to [email protected]! Check out spacedreamfilms.com as well for all the latest projects that Koura is working on.

Join Koura (and Spacey and Bryan!) as she offers a podcast update. Enjoy!

If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to [email protected]! Check out spacedreamfilms.com as well for all the latest projects that Koura is working on.