FilmSnobbery Live!

FilmSnobbery frequent guest Jon Schiefer stops by to chat about his crowdfunding campaign for his new film SOME CALL IT LUCK (currently on Seed & Spark and can be viewed at https://somecallitluck.com). We talk at length about some of the challenges that independent filmmakers face when making and distributing their films, and how these broken systems need fixing. We also present solutions in the form of the new Independent Film Revolution which puts the means of distribution back into the hands of the filmmakers, allows them to retain their rights, and puts them on the path to self-reliance and sustainability. The future of film looks grim, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel!

Jenny Frankfurt, the ex-literary manager turned founder of the Finish Line Script Competition stops by the show to chat with host Nic LaRue about her experiences back at William Morris and how that machine works, gives us the differences between an agent and a manager, talks about the importance of re-writing your screenplays, and answers Nic's questions about the Academy Nicholl Fellowship and being "graded" on your screenplay in other competitions.

We've had a lot of guests on FilmSnobbery Live! over the years. We've had filmmakers, editors, publicists, and more across the spectrum of the entertainment industry. I think having an NYT Best-Selling author, late-night television writer, and comedian on the show might be a first for us though. Hang out and watch (or listen if you're in the car) to our interview with the amazing Laurie Kilmartin as we talk about her new special CIS WOKE GRIEF SLUT (currently available on Apple TV, Amazon, and YouTube), working on Conan as a monologue writer, and more!

Talented multi-hyphenate Amy Vorphal is our guest on the show this week. FilmSnobbery host Nic LaRue and Amy talk about moving long distances for significant others, Amy's Be H*rny On Main Summit, DM'ing, making movies, what it takes to live the creative life in LA, and more! This episode goes a little longer than usual, but that's because Amy was such a fantastic guest that we didn't want the conversation to end! Enjoy!

On this episode of FilmSnobbery Live!, host Nic LaRue speaks with The Film Festival Doctor, Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith about a variety of topics including commons misconceptions of submitting to film festivals, how to deal with the constant barrage of "no" that we hear in our industry, and how to live your best festival life while still keeping your eye on the prize.

Prolific film producer, educator, and marketing and distribution expert Ira Deutchman joins host Nic LaRue on this episode to talk about his experiences at this year's Sundance Film Festival, the state of modern film distribution and the cyclical nature of the film industry. Towards the end of the show, we both talk about our passion for film preservation and the organization Ira supports at https://missingmovies.org.

This week's guest, producer Calvin Vanderbeek stops by to talk on the show about his new short film THE OSSAN which is currently on the festival circuit. We talk about the most recent AFM (American Film Market) and his experiences there, and we get a little bit into this year's Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals, and how they each are outgrowing Park City.

Prolific multi-hyphenate (author, screenwriter, producer, and director) Jamie Nash comes onto the program to talk about his new film LAST NIGHT AT TERRACE LANES. He and host Nic LaRue also get into the state of post-strike work in the industry, and a little bit of indie film marketing and distribution. Definitely a great episode for new and emerging filmmakers to watch/listen to!

Actor and filmmaker Vivian Kerr stops by to chat with host Nic LaRue on this extra special best-est episode of FilmSnobbery Live! Vivian and Nic chat about her new feature film and directorial debut SCRAP, and her experiences using equity crowdfunding through WeFunder.

Towards the end of the program FirstGlance Film Festival director Bill Ostroff stops by with a surprise for Vivian announcing her film as an Official Selection for their upcoming Los Angeles festival.

Nic also has some great news, as the cover for his new book Behind the Scenes of Indie Film Marketing: A FilmSnobbery Field Guide was unveiled that day, and he shares his excitement over its impending June release.

Screenwriter and producer Zack Morrison stops by the show to speak with host Nic LaRue about his new pilot CANUSA STREET that is currently making the film festival circuit rounds. They talk about what makes a great festival, imposter syndrome, the WGA strike, and more.