The Working Director

How do you get repped as a director? What kind of credits are agents looking for? How do you best reach out and keep in touch? How do you know an agent is right for you? How do you know if you are even ready for an agent? Those questions and more will be answered in this live Q&A discussion with director Jenn Page and Agent & Owner of Alexander Creatives Sara Alexander.

Sara Alexander is the owner of Alexander Creatives, representing artists for film, television, commercials, branded entertainment and new media. Alexander Creatives represents Directors, Producers, and Writers, as well as DPs, Production Designers, Costume Designers, Editors and 1st ADs.

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The Working Director Podcast is back! Every episode will be dedicated to helping you grow your craft, break through mindset blocks, or give tips to get paid to be a working director faster.  Hosted by director Jenn Page. For more help with your directing career apply to be in our accelerator that takes you from where you currently are to where you want to be or join our free facebook community by visiting TheWorkingDirector.Pro.

Is self-proclaimed alien "experiencer", Carl Merryweather, on the path to filming his own alien abduction? Or is he just another crackpot looking for fame and fortune? Carl himself may not be completely sure, but he is on a mission to find the answer. And that mission ends at the very spot in the desert where it all began almost 30 years ago...a chance meeting with an alien he calls the "Skyman”.

Shot docu style to make the film feel more immediate, unpredictable and above all, intimate. Learn how the creative team pulled off the film and how the director most known for “The Blair Witch” project is pushing to create new, authentic content.

Film Team:

Hosted by Jenn Page

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Film Team Talks: Last Call

"Last Call" follows a suicidal alcoholic on the anniversary of his son’s death. When he attempts to call a crisis hotline, a misdial connects him with a single mother working as the night janitor at a local community college. The split screen feature showcases both characters in real-time as they navigate a life-changing conversation.

The film was shot with two camera crews in different parts of the city at the same time. The actors were acting over the phone with one another in order to create the film in a true single take. The film's score was recorded live in a single take also to preserve the vision of an authentic single take experience. Come learn what it took to pull off such a feat!

Film Team:

Gavin Michael Booth, Writer / Director

Daved Wilkins, Writer / Lead

Sarah Booth, Lead

Seth Wessel-Estes , Cinematographer

Hosted by Jenn Page

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Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast & Blackmagic Collective Present:

"The Cypher"

With his reputation and a potential record deal on the line, Khalil confronts his opponent Yung Reap and defends his secret during a freestyle competition.

Film Team:

Letia Solomon - Director

Wes Awkuobi - Writer

Ben Cory Jones – Executive Producer

Anne Brashier - Producer

C. Craig - Producer

Letia Solomon and her team for The Cypher were selected to premiere in the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival April 15-26, 2020. When the festival was postponed due to the global pandemic, their dreams were stalled, but that didn’t stop them. Tribeca turned to an exclusive online format and her team sought a public relations firm to get more eyes on the film. In true independent film spirit, they turned the exclusive platform around and was able to gain some success during such an uncertain time. Since then, The Cypher has been featured in CAA Moebius's Short Showcase and selected in the American Black Film Festival's HBO Competition in August 2020.

Follow The Cypher Film @TheCypherFilm as they continue on this amazing journey. thecypherfilm.com

2nd of 5 live podcasts with indie film talks. Today's film is "Delicate State."

Shot over the course of their actual pregnancy with cast doubling as 2-man crew, Paula and Charlie document their impending parenthood during a time of extreme political division. Their heads remain in the sand about the greater world around them until it upends their privileged life. Now they face a situation Instagram never prepared them for, but that women all over the world face daily - bringing life into a country torn apart by war.

Intuitive Discussion: Independence  

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Our first in a series of 5 live podcasts with indie film talks. First up is "Playing with Beethoven." 

The day before a life-changing competition, a young concert pianist is lured away from the security of his practice space under the spell of a free-spirited young woman and learns that life, like his music, is all about taking risks.  

SENTA MOSES MIKAN is known best from her role on "My So-Called Life," but you have seen her face all over from TV to commercials to film. Host Jenn Page and Senta dive into the director/actor relationship, how far you can go for research on a character, and what it takes to be calm in the chaos even if you are the type to never sit still.

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More on Senta:

John Parenteau has worked in nearly every aspect of filmmaking, including cinematography, visual effects, writing, producing and directing.  Host Jenn Page and John dive into why VFX shouldn't be scary to any filmmaker, the best practices for approaching companies for sponsorship, and learning to be content with the journey your film career is on.

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More on John:

Kate Rees Davies is a director with experience in narrative features, short films, music videos, and commercials. She is also an instructor of directing at UCLA and recently selected as one of 6 directors for the "Future Women of TV" Initiative.

Host Jenn Page and Kate dive into their experiences directing a feature in five days. Some topics include: how to work with actors even under the gun, how to make the most out of the time you have on set to get the best picture, and how preparation and your intuition are the keys to it all.  If you are thinking about shooting your passion project in a short amount of time, this is a must listen to before you even start to prep.

Intuitive Conversation: Abundance. “There is no pie. Anyone can do what they want to. The only thing stepping in their way is themselves.”

More about Intuitive Filmmaker Podcast:

To be eligible to win a Blackmagic Design Pocket Cam 6k be one of the first 100 people to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts.

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More on Kate:

Kate Rees Davies is an award-winning director with experience in narrative features, short films, music videos and commercials. A directing graduate of UCLA, her love and enthusiasm of the craft of filmmaking is infectious. Six of her shorts have screened at Cannes. Kate was one of the first independent filmmakers to shoot on 4K with the Sony F65 and as a result, has had her work distributed on the Sony 4K TV. Kate wants to transition into directing for Television and recently shadowed Jill Solloway on Transparent Season 5. Kate came to LA to eventually direct Marvel Features and her ultimate goal is to direct a James Bond Movie. She currently teaches directing at UCLA.