Danielle's interview is now live! Tune into today's episode to hear from an award-winning writer on how to leverage social media sites to showcase your portfolio and connect with industry professionals and more. Danielle describes her approach to branding as well as:

• How to write your personal bio – showcasing awards and competitions
• Maintaining an active online presence on LinkedIn, Coverfly, Facebook, and InkTip
• Shifting your projects’ presentation based on platform markets

Producer’s Cut becomes Director’s Cut (for today)! Director Joth Riggs’ interview is now live! I hope you all enjoy this interview as much as I did – Joth shares his expertise and draws key distinctions between directing studio v. indie films, as well as the importance of “knowing your role” on set to contribute to efficient film production. Interview takeaway: persistence is key 😊 As well as:

• The director’s hierarchy: levels and responsibilities of assistant directing
• Directing for amazing performances from your actors
• Shifts in the film industry: barriers to entry (digital), and competition between streaming and theatrical models
• The importance of having a named actor attached to your project

Daren's interview is now live! Tune in for insider insights on Faith of Angels, the Carpenter, and:

• Short videos as “teaser trailers” and fundraising vehicles
• Securing Purdie Distribution to bring Faith of Angels and the Carpenter to theaters
• Building a project website to track showtimes and locations
• Casting an ensemble to expand your audience

Charles Lyons joins me on Producer’s Cut today! He’s had some amazing jobs throughout his career including journalist, reporter, and writer for Variety magazine. Fun fact: his first industry job was as an assistant on the feature film Mr. Holland’s Opus. Today’s episode is all about the ins and outs of documentary filmmaking, specifically:

• Academy award winner Barbra Kopple’s insights on documentary-making
• Not directing as a form of directing
• Establishing your own LLC as a filmmaker
• Branding based on your experiences and interests

My interview with Maria Capp is now live! She is the writer, producer, and director of the indie film, Lady of the Lake. This information-packed episode includes updates on her recent project as well as some amazing insights on film festivals and casting! Tune in to hear:

• How joining the PGA lends credibility to your film
• Leveraging select film festivals to promote your film
• Attaching talent with a built-in audience (this does not just mean A-listers!)
• Strategies for film financing (combining crowdfunding, private equity, grants, etc.)

This week’s episode features Brian Mulvey, the producer of the feature Documentary, American Highway! Brian interviewed some fantastic Americans from all walks of life - check out this super inspirational documentary on AppleTV! Brian and Seth were involved in every step of the documentary's production, so tune into this episode for Brian’s insights on:

• Producing a feature-length documentary
• Documentary-style filmmaking on the road
• Securing Gravitas as a project distributor

Producer’s Cut is back today with another fantastic guest, Jordana Arkin! She’s an Emmy-nominated TV writer who’s worked as a writer, producer, executive producer, creator, and showrunner. I interviewed Jordana about her career, specifically focusing on the ins and outs of:

• Guilds (WGA and IATSE)
• Freelancing
• Different roles in a T.V. writer’s room
• Networking, networking, networking

Part two of my interview with McCord Larsen is now available! Today’s episode is all about independent film distribution. McCord did a fantastic job breaking down the distribution scene in the context of today’s market and offering solutions for indie filmmakers. Tune into today’s episode for McCord’s insights on:

• What to look out for in a distribution deal
• How to plan your distribution strategy in development
• Exit strategies for your distribution deal
• Marketing v. distribution (they are not the same thing!)
• The importance of making your movie “an event”

We’re back with a two-part episode of Producer’s Cut! Today’s guest is LinkedIn celeb McCord Larsen. Tune into part 1 for McCord’s insights on:

• Strategies for on-set networking
• Differences in optioning a T.V. series v. a film
• What does it mean to have a “paid option?”
• Marketing materials to sell a T.V. series

We are back today with another episode of Producer’s Cut! Owen Palmiotti employs a hands-on approach to his short, feature, and documentary filmmaking. Tune into today’s episode to hear more about:

• Owen’s marketing/distribution strategy for his film Madhouse Mecca
• Establishing a unique writer/producer brand
• Creating a website to market yourself as writer and producer
• The importance of a consulting producer on set
• Building your network through creating short films
• The story behind Owen’s upcoming project, Back on the Water