In this episode Ryan talks with international sale agent DEVIN CARTER about how filmmakers can make the most of their American Film Market experience. He also shares five tips on how to find a sales agent to represent your feature film at AFM.

This episode was recorded in from of a live audience at the Desertscape International Film Festival. The guests are: Corbin Allred (Actor) Kevin Jackson (Stunt Coordinator) and Rick Page (Cinematographer). They talk about what they had to do to work in Hollywood.  

In this episode Ryan talks with filmmakers TESSA MARKLE & CAROLINA ALVEREZ about their awesome film podcast "Femme Regard." They talk about what they love about having a podcast and how it has helped them to prepare to shoot their first feature film.  

In this episode of the "Filmmaking Friends" podcast Ryan talks about how to cut a movie trailer with MICAH STUART, a full-time trailer editor in Hollywood. They breakdown the components that go into creating an epic trailer and Micah shares some of his tricks and tips on how to make a lasting impression on the viewer.  

In this episode Ryan talks with DIA FRAMPTON (The Voice, Criminal Minds, Candy Coated Christmas) about her journey from Singer / Songwriter to becoming a successful Actor.  Dia shares her experience of being a finalist on “The Voice” and how that lead her to an acting career. 

In this episode Ryan talks with filmmaker BARRETT BURGIN about what he learned from making his Sci-Fi Whodunit movie "CRYO". Barrett breaks down his approach and experiences from story development all the way through distribution.  Are you thinking about making a micro budget film? If so you will find this interview very educational.  

In this episode Ryan talks with actor ANDREW WALKER (Dying for Chocolate, Steel Toes, Big Bang Theory) about how he prepares for his acting roles and the importance of having the right work ethic on set.

In this episode Ryan talks with JESSE GARCIA (The Avengers, From Dusk Till Dawn, Ambulance) about the ups and downs of having an acting career in Hollywood and how Flamin’ Hot Cheetos can change your life. 

In this episode Ryan talks with ADAM MAST and JOHN PUGH about what it is like to run the "Desertscape International Film Festival" and what makes it unique.  They also share great tips for how to create a strong game plan for those entering their first film festival.  

In this episode Ryan talks with actor AARON O’CONNELL (The Haves and the Have Nots, Candy Coated Christmas, Blending Christmas) about the balance between playing dark dramatic type characters in contrast to sweet leading men in Christmas Rom Coms.