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Mentorless Podcast

Summary: The podcast that deconstructs what it really takes to take an idea and give it life. Every two weeks, Nathalie Sejean talks with creatives about the tactics, tools, and wisdom they used to transform an idea into a reality.

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 Portia Barnett-Herrin: the Skill Set You Need to Make a Film (Episode 6) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:10

In this episode I talked with British filmmaker Portia Barnett-Herrin about the making of Killing Kora, a silent and black and white film that also was her first feature film. Kevin Smith maxed out credit cards to make his first feature. Robert Rodriguez underwent beta testings in hospitals to pay for his first feature. What would you be willing to do to make your first feature? Through Portia’s story we look at the skill set one needs to make and sell a movie. In this episode we talk about how to turn fear into adrenaline, the balance between prep and budget, the benefits of trying out your ideas in a short form first, ways to raise your chances to get your film picked and much much more. Find out more about the episode and Stephen: www.mentorless.com/podcast Reach out: nathalie@mentorless.com Jingle by Soul of Bear > @soulofbear Photo by Namroud Gorgis > namroud.myportfolio.com

 Stephen Van Vuuren - the Odyssey of Turning a Passion Project into an IMAX Release (Episode 5) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:20:00

I hope you’re ready for an Odyssey into Space. In this episode, I talk with Stephen Van Vuuren about his incredible journey making "In Saturn’s Rings", a project that started as a play 14 years ago and is about to be released on IMAX Screens. The story of Stephen and his film could be a film. You’re in for a treat. I had a very hard time to stop myself from asking him questions because his journey is both incredible and incredibly inspiring. Find out more about the episode and Stephen: www.mentorless.com/podcast Reach out: nathalie@mentorless.com Jingle by Soul of Bear > @soulofbear Photo by Namroud Gorgis > namroud.myportfolio.com

 Wil & Sara Magness: Building a Film Career Through Mindful Steps (Episode 4) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:22

In this episode, I talk with Wil and Sara Magness about The Manual, a medium-length sci-fi film they recently completed and is now going through the festivals circuit. With Wil and Sara I tackle an aspect of filmmaking in the 21st century that has not been covered yet: short film distribution and creating for the long game. The mistakes many indie filmmakers often make is to pour all their energy into the making of the film and afterward… crickets. They have no more juice to push the film and this can lead to strong heartbreaks. In this episode, you will hear a different story. They came up with original and inspiring ways to make sure The Manual will get its best shot. Find out more about the episode and Wil and Sara: www.mentorless.com/podcast Reach out: nathalie@mentorless.com Jingle by Soul of Bear > @soulofbear Photo by Namroud Gorgis > namroud.myportfolio.com

 Brian Padian: Surfing Magical Thinking While Shooting on Super 16mm (Episode 3) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:28

Mentorless Podcast offers in-depth interviews with visual storytellers about a particular project that has asked them to stretch their creativity beyond what they could have imagined. Together we look at the steps they took from the moment they had an idea until the moment they released their project into the world. The interviews are meant to leave you with practical tips and lessons from filmmakers who’ve done it before and are willing to share their story with their glorious and less glorious moments. For this third episode I talked with American filmmaker/producer Brian Padian. Together we deconstruct and analyse how Brian went on making his first feature film, Black Sea, shot on nothing less than Super 16 for $50,000. But what makes this episode extra-special is the intervention of Magical Thinking, this phenomenon that always occur when you create, and can prove at times to be your best-friend or your worse enemy. While we cover all the technicals and strategical decisions Brian took to make Black Sea, we also keep an eye on his Magical Thinking level each step of the way. And if you’re not sure what I mean by that, just listen and you‘ll understand. Find out more about the episode and Brian: www.mentorless.com/podcast Reach out: nathalie@mentorless.com Jingle by Soul of Bear > @soulofbear Photo by Namroud Gorgis > namroud.myportfolio.com

 Lynn Reed: From Spec Script to Netflix Deal (Mentorless Podcast - Episode 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:50

Mentorless Podcast offers in-depth interviews with filmmakers about a particular project that has asked them to stretch their creativity beyond what they could have imagined. Together we look at the steps they took from the moment they had an idea until the moment they released their project into the world. The interviews are meant to leave you with practical tips and lessons from filmmakers who’ve done it before and are willing to share their story with their glorious and less glorious moments. In this second episode, I talk with American screenwriter/producer Lynn Reed. After a career in american campaign politics, Lynn decided it was time to go back to her first love: writing screenplays. Leveraging from the wisdom and experience she gained not working in the industry, Lynn managed to raise a substantial budget for her first screenplay, and take it all the way to a distribution deal with Netflix and other digital platforms. Lynn is a great strategist, and throughout our conversation she explains step by step how she went from knowing only one actor in the industry to getting her first feature screenplay shot and distributed. I learned a lot talking with Lynn and as always, I hope you’ll enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Find out more about the episode and Lynn: www.mentorless.com/podcast Reach out: nathalie@mentorless.com Jingle by Soul of Bear > @soulofbear Photo by Namroud Gorgis > namroud.myportfolio.com

 Adam Westbrook and the Art of Storytelling on the Internet (Mentorless Podcast - Episode 1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:01

Mentorless Podcast offers in-depth interviews with filmmakers about a particular project that has asked them to stretch their creativity beyond what they could have imagined. Together we look at the steps they took from the moment they had an idea until the moment they released their project into the world. The interviews are meant to leave you with practical tips and lessons from filmmakers who’ve done it before and are willing to share their story with their glorious and less glorious moments. In this first episode, I talk with British storyteller Adam Westbrook. You might be familiar with Adam’s work and more particularly with his video essays that were often Vimeo staff picked over the years. During this conversation, we tackle many subjects including: - gatekeepers on the Internet - the pros and cons of Vimeo and YouTube - the delicate art of asking money to create - the attitude to have when you open a Patreon page and much much more. I had an absolute blast talking with Adam, I learned a ton and hope you’ll feel the same. Enjoy! Find out more about the episode and Adam: www.mentorless.com/podcast Reach out: nathalie@mentorless.com Jingle by Soul of Bear > soundcloud.com/soulofbear Photo by Namroud Gorgis > namroud.myportfolio.com

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