I Wouldn't Do That If I Were You

It's that time of year! And we are doing a deep dive of terror as we focus on the first budgeted feature film that Michael ever did and go over all the mistakes and miracles that occurred along the way.

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We've talked about it since the beginning of the show - Now independent film producer Matthew H. Morris is offering a course on the business side of filmmaking. In today's episode, filmmaker Michael B. asks Matt about what he hopes to cover and teach students.

Co-hosts Matthew H. Morris and Michael Bagdasasarian are taking a little break as they focus on finalizing some important steps on their various productions. In the meantime, Michael is listing his recommendations of podcasts on filmmaking including links to certain episodes.

WHAT WENT WRONG

⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-went-wrong/id1512847066?i=1000505073974⁠

THE SOUNDTRACK SHOW:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soundtrack-show/id1351960656?i=1000406361964

BLOCKBUSTER:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blockbuster/id1451112935?i=1000478323661

BULLETPROOF SCREENWRITING

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast/id1364705753?i=1000655803878

DEAD EYES

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dead-eyes/id1494539046?i=1000463449671

SCORE THE PODCAST

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/score-the-podcast/id1357882784?i=1000487161928

SCRIPTNOTES:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vSX-DROZuzY&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD

TEAM DEAKINS

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-deakins/id1510638084?i=1000705529289

UNSPOOLED:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unspooled/id1381507437?i=1000705670076

Our first two part episode. In the second half - independent producer Matthew Morris goes over what to put in a business plan and how that differs from a Pitch Deck and Producer Deck.

+how to stay out of court and avoid fraud in your pitch documents.

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

Our first two part episode. In the first half - independent producer Matthew Morris goes over what to put in a business plan and how that differs from a Pitch Deck and Producer Deck.

+how to stay out of court and avoid fraud in your pitch documents.

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

What makes a great character? Someone memorable?

In this episode of I wouldn't do that if I were you... Independent Film Producer - Matthew H. Morris - breaks down what it takes to create a standout character - and what he's looking for when he's reading scripts and trying to find the next great character.

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

We all know that independent movies struggle to make their money back, even before creative accounting, but what happens when an indie film becomes gigantic?! It's rare but it happens, Obsession being the latest example.

In this episode, Independent Film Producer, Matthew H. Morris runs us through typical deals and what to prepare for as a filmmaker or crew-member who is a part of the windfall.

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

Before you can make your movie - more and more gatekeepers are talking about a proof of concept - A clip, a trailer, a short, a poster. In this episode, we discuss everything that could be considered a proof of concept and what, as an independent film producer, Matthew H. Morris recommends and wants to see from potential collaborators- and in what order he wants to see them. Don't start by sending him the full short! A poster will do.

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

Everyone is scouring Youtube for the next great director! Filmmakers are wondering more than ever, should they release their film on youtube? Independent film producer Matthew H. Morris talks to filmworker Michael Bagdasarian about Youtube release strategies, finding youtube filmmakers and the theatrical run from these filmmakers.

Self distributed, Iron Lung - Markiplier, Blumhouse Obsession - Curry Barker, A24 Backrooms - Kane Parsons.

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]

The classic Hollywood biopic - they're becoming more popular every year... In this episode, independent film producer Matthew H. Morris breaks down the trend of Biopics, what works and what doesn't, and some of his favorite Biopics.

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew H. Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Music by Kymatic.

For more information, go to PinyonPictures.com

or email us at [email protected]