Industry Insights

Film & TV enthusiasts, don't miss this episode of the Industry Insights podcast! Host Jim Ellis chats with Sheri Stilson, executive director of Student Television Network, about breaking into the industry. Sheri shares the importance of networking, persistence, and staying true to oneself.

Learn more about the Student Television Network at https://www.studenttelevision.com/.

Ken Kebow is an innovative film industry expert with a stellar career upbringing. At age eight, he started creating films with a Super 8 camera and was blown away by the power of images to communicate, captivate, and transform minds.

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Jim Ellis and Elias Acosta welcome Michael Bean as a guest to the Industry Insights podcast, an experienced camera operator who has worked for Freemantle Media on shows like American Idol and America's Got Talent.

Michael talks about how he started in the industry with zero camera experience, unsure of what he wanted to do with his career. He started as a PA, slowly getting more opportunities and advancing his career. 

Eventually, he worked towards becoming a Camera Operator for Indigo Films, traveling across the US, working on a documentary series, expanding his skillset, and learning from those around him. This led to opportunities to work on shows such as America's Got Talent and American Idol, where he serves as Camera Operator and Producer to this day. 

If you want to gain insight and knowledge on camera operations, the full episode of Industry Insights featuring Michael Bean is a must-listen. He shares excellent advice, from networking and relationship building to taking risks and expanding your skill set.  

Get in contact with Michael Bean: Gmail: [email protected] Instagram: https://instagram.com/michaeldbean?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Jim Ellis and Eli Acosta welcome industry professionals to Industry Insights to share their knowledge with the next generation of filmmakers.

Today, they have a special guest, Omar Spahi, known for his work on Netflix's Code 8 and other television series such as Ben 10 and Sonic Prime.

Inspired by movies like Children of Men that show how children bring hope into the world, Omar has been motivated to create better stories for future generations through storytelling.

He started writing comic books at Image Comics, where he learned about creating characters owned by creators rather than companies like DC or Marvel comics that do not own all their characters' IPs.

He also wrote episodes for Sonic Prime under guidance from Steve Siegel since there are rules in place when writing an episode within an established intellectual property (IP).

Omar Spahi is the co-founder of CreationStation.tv and is currently heading up an NFT project involving comics. Listen to the full episode to hear his full story!

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Chris Soriano is a San Diego-based producer who has found success in the film industry despite having no prior experience in filmmaking. In just 2 years, he has managed to fund and distribute four films!  

His first film, Zeus, tells the story of an up-and-coming boxer who must overcome racism and hate while finding unity and strength within the ring. Chris was also able to begin on Manny Pacquiao,  a famous professional boxer and political figure in the Philippines, as an Executive Producer on Zeus, which helped him score some great distribution deals in foreign markets.  

Learn how Chris Soriano overcame all the odds to become a successful film producer by listening to his story on the Industry Insights podcast!

As a casting director, Samuel Warren is responsible for finding the right actors to bring a script to life. But it's not as simple as just finding someone who looks the part—in order to find the best possible match for each role, Casting Directors need to understand the nuances of each character and what kind of actor would be best suited to the role.

If you're an indie filmmaker, your ultimate goal is to get your movie in front of as many people as possible. And for many years, Netflix was the much-coveted destination for indie films. But with time, things have changed.

Now, Netflix and most video streaming platforms are focused on high-concept, full-production shows - something that most indie films are not. That’s because this type of content is what drives new subscriptions. Streaming platforms are now creating their own content to drive new subscriptions to their platform.

And indie films can't compete with that.

In this episode of Industry Insights, our interview with Jeff Deverett continues, and we discuss indie film distribution and marketing. Tune in to learn what you need to do to get eyes on your indie film.

When indie filmmakers are faced with the challenge of making their own film, one thing that can quickly become overwhelming is budgeting. 

In this interview from the Industry Insights podcast, host Jim Ellis and Elias Acosta sit down with Jeff Deverett. Jeff produces films including Full Out 2 , Kiss & Cry, God Incorporated, and more. He shares his experience, knowledge, and know-how to give listeners an understanding of budgeting for indie films.