HeyJaredFilmmaking (Actually)
On the Filmmaking (Actually) podcast, award-winning indie filmmaker Koura Linda talks all things indie film, from project development through navigating the festival circuit!With over 30 completed projects under her belt since late 2016, over 200 award nominations and almost…
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Episode 90: Why Does It Matter Where Someone Works, Actually? (opens the original)
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"Why does it matter where I work?? Just worry about if I'm doing my job." That totally makes sense, and you'd think that is how it goes, but sadly, it is not. While this might be something more affecting business owners, it can affect filmmakers too if you're hiring people across state or country lines. What difference does it make where you live and work? Join Koura in this episode where she shares her experience (not legal advice), and goes over why your manager might care, or why you should c
Episode 89: How To (Actually) Budget Your Film! (opens the original)
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There are a LOT of piles of information about budgets and breakdowns and looking at genre and page count and potential minimum guarantees and bank-ability of stars and so many check box systems when it comes to putting the budget for a film together. But what does your budget actually need to cover? And can you make a film that is actually "$0"? Why or why not? How can the different departments creative and organizational choices affect the final budget (beyond just the wanting a big money shot
Episode 88: What Are Some Investment Red Flags, Actually? (opens the original)
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Working in film, it is always a rush when someone says they want to give you funding for a project. But when can that first money in actually hurt the rest of your fundraising efforts? Depending on your project set up, and your business plan for your film, it isn't always good news that someone is running to write you a check, especially if they've barely talked to you about the project. What are some immediate red flags to look out for when someone is coming to you ready to write a check with v
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