My interview with Owen Palmiotti is now live! Owen joins me for an in-depth discussion of producing short films, from creating your film’s LLC to building out your core team to festival distribution. This is a detailed breakdown of the business of producing a film, specifically focusing on the legal and accounting angles of creating your short films. Check out his interview for more on:

·       Union v. non-union shorts

·       Stages of budget breakdown

·       Chain of title document

·       Insurance, LLCs, and bank accounts for business

My interview with Maria Capp is now live! Maria is the founder and CEO of Cappricielli productions and she gives us an in-depth breakdown on professional collaborations and project funding through sponsorships and in-kind donations. Check out her interview for more on: 

• Building an audience through “knowing, liking, and trusting” 

• Production on union projects 

• Production sponsorships for funding 

• Developing your talent across multiple projects 

My interview with Anthony Sturmas is now live! Anthony is a super talented storyboard artist and the founder and CEO of Asturmas Produtions. During our chat he shared his insights on developing his craft and described his artistic inspiration for projects including the Redstorm (2013). Check out his interview for more on:

·      Storyboarding as “conducting” for your film

·      Collaboration with animators and directors

·      Concept art and storyboarding

·      Technology programs for storyboarding

My interview with Juliana Guedes is now live! She is an experienced production designer, and we had an amazing time chatting about her background in architecture and latest developments in technology for her role. Check out her interview for more on:

• Character backgrounds and set design
• Initiatives to reuse sets and reduce waste
• Set design from script to screen
• Short films and overseas production

My interview with Stephen Meier is now live! His latest project, Debutantes, is a union project with a $5.5 million dollar budget. Stephen wrote this feature fourteen years ago and now it's happening! We had a great time chatting about all things production, especially tax credits in southern states and marketing/distribution strategies. Check out his interview for more on:

• Alabama tax rebates
• Writing for your dream cast
• Monetizing your project from multiple angles
• Audience outreach strategies

My interview with publicist and media director Marie Lemelle is now live! Marie started her career in sports PR and has since acquired years of experience in public relations and talent management. She is the founder of several media and production companies including Platinum Star Public Relations and Eyedeal Image. Check out her interview for more on:

• PR as “crisis communication”
• Going global with LinkedIn
• Crafting your elevator pitch
• What gets investors involved in a project

It was a pleasure to host Elizabeth Stuelke on Producer’s Cut this week! Our interview is now live. Elizabeth gives in an in-depth analysis of her short film, Her Lover, as well as the business decisions she made to pitch and finance the project! Check out her interview for more on:

• Crowdfunding for short films
• Largo.Ai platform for pitching
• Designing your pitch based on your audience
• Proof of concepts as pitch materials

My interview with Sean Rappleyea is live! Sean breaks down his career stages, including production assistant jobs on shows including American Odyssey, Limitless, and the Blacklist. More recently, he founded Rapp Consulting, focused on film development, investment, and strategy. Check out his interview for more on:

• TV shows made for network v. streamers
• Tribeca Film Festival
• Executive producing on films
• Strategic consulting to secure film financing

My interview with Eliza Huberth is now live! She is a Juilliard grad and the writer, producer, and director of the short film, Milquetoast. Eliza walks us through her project’s production process, including casting, crowdfunding, and making the most of film festivals. Check out her interview for more on:

• Building your production team
• Casting for your project’s genre
• Networking strategies for festival runs
• Using your short as a “calling card”

My interview with Lucinda Bruce is now live! Lucinda is an international producer and the CEO and owner of Lady of the Light Productions. We talked about equity financing, grant application strategies, utilizing tax credits, and approaching brands for sponsorship. Check out her interview for more on:

• Overseas indie film hubs
• Tax incentives for each stage of production
• Utilizing festivals for peer recognition
• Presales in today’s market