The Film Project

Writers/Directors Lyle Hatcher and Don Caron join the podcast to discuss the nine year journey to bring Lyle's true life story to the screen. We discuss the very beginnings of the project, which lead to an award winning screenplay, a book, and the final film.

Douglas McCoy from The House of Pop joins the podcast to discuss branding within the art world, and how he has integrated short films into his photography, hair styling, and other art ventures. We dive into a news article examining how the film industry needs to "Innovate or Die." We then review our Netflix roulette of "Memento."

Filmmaker and editor Jason McKee joins the Podcast to talk about his short films, and work in the film industry. We discuss the various aspects of submitting to film festivals, and debate if they are still needed in the modern world of Youtube and VOD. We examine the release for the film "Knights of Badassdom" and how TUGG is changing the On Demand model. Before the Podcast melts down, we list our favorite films of 2013.

The cast and crew of Transolar Galactica join the podcast to discuss the creation and continuation of a successful Webseries. They discuss their successful Kickstarter campaign that has launched their 2nd season, as well as dissecting the business model of a web series. The gang then reviews the film ’47 Ronin," which causes a much heated debate.

We are joined by SpIFF Director Pete Porter to discuss the upcoming 2014 Spokane International Film Festival. We recount several films that debuted at SpIFF from past years that have made waves in other film festivals. We then review our Netflix Roulette film "Dogtooth."

In our Christmas episode, the Production team behind the film "Love is Dead" join the podcast to talk about the production aspects of their film from launching their successful Kickstarter to the day-to-day problems of a Zombie-themed film production. We review "Out of the Furnace", and have a special film gift exchange.

The gang recaps the purpose of the Spokane Film Project, as well as the podcast. We give a spirited eulogy to Peter O’Toole, and review "Daydream Nation" as part of our Netflix Roulette.

The Film Project gang spends some time dissecting the 50 Most Controversial films; Weighing in on the films with their own opinions and experiences. We review "The Europa Report," and pick the next Netflix roulette.

We welcome talent agent Becky Reilly to the podcast as we discuss aspects of the film business from an agents point of view. We also get tips for actors when they are entering the industry, and choosing an agent. We mourn Paul Walker, and further discuss the Hulu/Netflix models via "The Wrong Mans." Then we review "Get the Gringo" as part of out Netflix roulette.

On this episode of the Film Project Podcast, we’re joined by Caleb and Karli Ingersoll, two local Spokane artists and musicians who are also the masterminds behind the new all-ages arts venue "The Bartlett". Plus we review "Escape from Tomorrow", plus we have an in depth discussion about piracy in the film industry and beyond.