The Indie Film Place Podcast

"PEEPHOLE" short film is another example of taking one location, and one subject, and making a short film. If you are just starting out, and wonder what you can do to make something, You can do anything you want. Just make the film. THE SCREENING ROOM: theindiefilmplace.com/screeningroom Like and Follow on FACEBOOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace

One of the things that sets a professional apart from a non professional is being prepared. There are many things we can talk about here, but I want to focus on the camera build, and location. Like and Follow on FACEBOOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace

"HOLD 'EM" is another short film by Ryan Alexander and Jakob Owens, who also directed "ROADSIDE". What I really like about both of these films, is the "ONE SHOT" approach. This again is a testament to what you can do with what you have at hand. THE SCREENING ROOM: theindiefilmplace.com/screeningroom

Let's chat about something we should all have in our tool box, grip truck/trailer, and all around bag of tricks. It is really dog gone useful, and we should not be afraid to use it. LIKE and FOLLOW on FACEBOOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace

FELON is a short directed and shot by Cameron Radice. This is a great example of good pre production, set design, and camera movement. This film tells a story in a very short time. THE SCREENING ROOM: theindiefilmplace.com/screeningroom

Independent filmmaker Frank Parillo Talks with us about acting, producing, Casting, and the evolution of being a filmmaker. Frank is also founder of 1 Media productions, a production company and acting studio. 1mediaproductions.com

"The Call" Short film written and Directed by Ammar Sonderberg. This film is an example of what you can do with talent and imagination. This film was shot with ZERO budget, and minimal locations. Keeping the shots tight, and telling a great story in a short amount of time. THE SCREENING ROOM: theindiefilmplace.com/screeningroom LIKE and FOLLOW on FACEBOOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace

Feeding your cast and crew is so very important. Even if you are working with low to no budget, it is priority. You don't have to go broke, or even spend very much to show appreciation and make everyone happy. THE SCREENING ROOM: theindiefilmplace.com/screeningroom FOLLOW and LIKE on FACEBOOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace

"Maybe Another Time" is in The Screening Room this week. Here is a short film that really brings home what we just talked about in episode 102. This film tells a story in just 1 minute. Very simply done, and very well done. THE SCREENING ROOM: theindiefilmplace.com/screeningroom Like and Follow on FACEBBOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace

Let's have a chat today with Susan Johnston. We're talking about acting, casting, the business of show business, and of course The New Media Film Festival which she founded and is the director. susanjohnstoncasting.com newmediafilmfestival.com

"What is the perfect length for short films?" This has always been a question, as well as a point of discussion among filmmakers. Let's chat about it and make it really simple. THE SCREENING ROOM: theindiefilmplace.com/screeningroom Follow on FACEBOOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace

"The Smiling Man" by director/filmmaker Michael Evans is certainly a short film to take a look at. With one location, one camera, two actors, and street lighting, this film should encourage any filmmaker to just get out and shoot something. Michael also edited the film. THE SCREENING ROOM: theindiefilmplace.com/screeningroom Follow on FACEBOOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace

Filmmaker Stephen Folker talks with me about being an indie filmmaker. We chat about budget, casting, locations, his past and upcoming projects, and filmmaking in general. Don't miss this interview. Stephen's links: folkerfilms.com overduemovie.com fuabmovie.com Follow The Indie Film Place on FACEBOOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace

Working with new actors brings a fresh energy to the art. When a director spends the time needed with an actor, making them feel comfortable on set allows their natural connection to a character emerge. THE SCREENING ROOM: theindiefilmplace.com/screeningroom FACEBOOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace

"Roadside" directed by Jakob Owens and Ryan Alexander is in The Screening Room. This short film is a great example of how to be creative with a camera and two subjects, and make it interesting. THE SCREENING ROOM: theindiefilmplace.com/screeningroom FACEBOOK and TWITTER: @IndieFilmPlace