Stephen Marinaccio is back to introduce his newest venture - Line Budgeter. Stephen and his partner Matthew Cuny join Michael and independent film producer Matthew Morris on today's episode as they break down the brand new application available today. Line Budgeter uses smart technology (NOT AI) to help filmmakers and producers budget their projects in an intuitive and simple way. Listen to Michael be constantly blown away by this new product and all it's capable of.

Check it out at:

⁠line.pm⁠

And for a limited time use the code:

iwouldnt10

For a special discount for our listeners.

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Intro and outro Music By Kymatic.

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What if your favorite actor from your favorite movie hadn't been cast - what if they went with a totally different look and personality. That happens all the time. Today on the podcast Co-Hosts Matthew Morris and Michael Bagdasarian talk a look at the casting decisions that almost happened throughout film and television.

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Intro and outro Music By Kymatic.
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They said yes! Your solo project just got funding! Are you ready? Is your paperwork, bank account set up for an influx of funds? After seeing it happen enough, independent film producer Matthew Morris has had enough and insisted we do an episode for all the films that are not prepared for investments when it's time.

Find out the checklist you should have ready when money finally comes asking about your project.

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian.

Intro and outro music by Kymatic.

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https://www.pinyonpictures.com/

Spanning a career as a multi-talented musician performing in Irish taverns to NPR's Tiny Desk series, Amelia Baker recording as Cinder Well has just begun her new adventure as a composer for Mackenzie Crook (Pirates of the Caribbean & The Office) on his new series: Small Prophets. In this episode, filmmaker Michael Karman and Independent Film Producer Matthew Morris talk to Cinder Well about her career, what got her the job and how she approached the music and score for the new TV show.

For more music, check out:

https://cinderwell.bandcamp.com/

Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Intro and outro Music By Kymatic.
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Sean Young joins us today to discuss her recent project - The Dummy Detective - Written and starring Jonathan Geffner and directed by Rob Margolies. Independent Film Producer Matthew Morris and Michael Bagdasarian interview the trio about getting the movie off the ground, filming it over eleven days and getting the movie out into the world. And what's it like working with a ventriloquial figure aka a dummy.

Episode Fifty! It's amazing how things add up. On today's episode, Matthew Morris co-host Michael Bagdasarian celebrate their fiftieth episode of the show and the recent academy award nominations.

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Line Producing is the foundation of a film set, you want to get your movie made? Invested? You're gonna need a line producer and if you don't want to get in trouble, you better have a great one... 

On today's episode, independent Film Producer Matthew Morris and Filmmaker Michael Bag sit down with Stephen - a seasoned Line Producer, DGA Unit Production Manager, and Second Unit Director with over 35 years of global experience. He's managed budgets ranging from $300k indie gems to $200M studio tentpoles and spends the recording going into his start, working with James Cameron, what makes a great Line Producer and how he applies everything he's learned to second unit directing and his own projects. 

Do not miss this in depth and detailed conversation about the backbone of the industry.

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At: [email protected]

Budgeting Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/r/FilmTVBudgeting/

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The Duplass Brothers, Sean Baker, Nolan, Kubrick, Rodriguez and more: there are tons of filmmakers that have created their big break by designing a small budget film - and now there is more pressure than ever for a young director to be told “grab a camera and start shooting” but is that the best take? In this episode, independent film producer, Matthew Morris gives his advice on creating a low budget movie and Michael talks from experience and what he would advise someone else to do when designing their low budget project. 

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A 101 crash course of everything you need to know about crowdfunding with the master - The Kickstarter Guy: Justin Giddings. Justin takes his years of experience as a filmmaker and master crowdfunder to go through each step of crowdfunding and the mistakes most filmmakers make before they even start! With a 98% success rate and over 11 million raised - this is an episode you’re going to want to take notes on. 

For more information and to find out more go to: https://www.thekickstarterguy.com/

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In today's episode we take a look back on the events in the film industry during 2025 - The Rise of AI, Studios being swallowed up and predictions for 2026.

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