Janell’s interview is now live! Janell is the executive producer, CEO and founder of IronDragonTV and IDTVFLIX. She shares her expertise in producing original content for television and film and working in the action and martial arts genre. Check out our interview for more on:

• Establishing your own streaming platform
• Production in Texas (Georgetown)
• Networking and gaining visibility for products and services at American Film Market
• Creating partnerships with Roku, Google play, Apple, Amazon

My interview with D.C. filmmaker Shoshana Rosenbaum is now live! Check out our interview for an up-close look at her feature film, The Other You (2025), which premieres at the D.C. Independent Film Festival on February 13th! Shoshana details her experience with:

• Film financing through local arts grants
• Working with a literary manager
• Adjusting your project for budget
• Marketing, distribution, and use of third-party platforms

Owen’s second Producer’s Cut interview is now live! Check out the episode for Owen’s distribution tips and insights on short films. He’s had four films picked up for distribution in the last six months as well as a short film longlisted for a BAFTA award! Owen shares his expertise on:

• Limited release / local distribution   
• Deliverables when querying for distribution
• What to look for in a distribution contract
• Short films as a gateway to producing features

My interview with Tyler Reid is now live! Tyler is an international film & TV producer with experience working with budgets and analytics. Tune into today’s interview for more insights on his “treat your film like a startup” and “proof of concept as bait” posts, as well as:

• International v. domestic production strategy
• Locating and marketing to an international audience
• Cost-cutting strategies in production
• The importance of creating a professional, organized budget for investors

My interview with Angelo Rocha is now live! Angelo breaks down his journey from partner in SAA Films/SAA Pictures to founder of Hazard Films in 2024 and now Hazard Talent Management. Listen in to learn more about his vision for Hazard Talent Management and:

• Adaptability as a key to surviving in the industry
• Production as the ultimate creative process
• Angel investing in commercials/music videos/film seed money
• Vision for Hazard Talent Management

Koura Linda has held a range of roles in the industry, from gaffer to production designer to producer. Nineteen of her projects have received a best picture award/nomination at film festivals, and she is preparing her new project, Catching the Light, for distribution! Check out our interview for more on:

• Roles above the line v. below the line (particularly on short films)
• Domestic v. international film festivals tailored to promote your film
• Production company partnerships/owners
• Different strategies/methods to fund short films

My interview with Max Woertendyke is live! Max is a Julliard-trained actor and the producer of the feature film, Brightwood (2022). Two years ago, he founded Noble Gas Media, focused on developing and producing original and commercial films in thriller, horror, and dark comedy genres. Check out the interview for his tips on:

• Producing and problem-solving
• Branding and narrowing scope when creating a production company
• Staying involved with your project throughout each stage of production
• Leveraging audience feedback to build marketing strategy

Stephanie Moore’s interview is now live! Stephanie Harrison and Stephanie Moore co-created Gemini Crown Tech to make development and production easier for filmmakers. 18 months ago, they launched their Software as a Service (SaaS) platform using Amazon Web Services and established a “one-stop” alternative to industry-standard production management platforms.

Stephanie shares her expertise on taking advantage of film festivals to kickstart your career and entrepreneurship in the film industry, as well as Gemini Crown Tech SaaS platform user features:

• Budgeting for different phases of production
• Replacing 11 different products (ie call sheet/budgeting software) with one streamlined platform
• Messaging features on the app
• Future add-in ideas

My interview with Luke Sharp, owner of Vicious & Co, is now live! We had an amazing conversation about the marketing materials needed to make your project shine and provide investors and producers with the right information. Tune in to hear Luke's tips on:

• Matching your pitch deck to your project’s budget
• Differences between a film and TV show pitch deck
•  The ideal time to make a pitch deck in the development lifecycle
• Supplemental materials: director's treatments, posters, and key art

Israel Brooks is a filmmaker and the president of the independent media company, Fast Fire Films 2.0. He brings a unique approach to filmmaking by incorporating technology into his business operations! Tune into his interview today for insights on:

• Balancing the creative and business sides of the film/T.V. industry
• Using blockchain to decrease redundancy in tracking investing/spending
• The role of a CTO in a production company
• Incorporating successful film business models into production company strategy