Film Trooper
Latest Episodes
131: Predicting Disruptions in the Entertainment Industry
In this episode, I'm joined by Gabriella Mirabelli, host of the Up Next podcast. Her podcast focuses on new ideas and new technology that are causing seismic shifts the media industry. Gabriella introduces us to the innovators,
130: How to Make a Web Series a Success
In this episode, we discover how to make a web series a success. Nick Hagen and Mercedes Rose, Co-Creators of Haunting of Sunshine Girl, share the secrets on how they turned their hit YouTube web series into a book series and a TV series.
129: How Do Movies Make Money?
In this episode, we go deep down the rabbit hole and explore how movies make money and how it affects the independent filmmaker.
128: How To Make Money Off Your Documentary Film with Christopher Rufo
In this episode, I rebroadcast my interview with documentary filmmaker, Christopher Rufo as he shares with us how he made $1.5M from self-distributing his documentary film.
127: 10 Ways To Improve Your Luck As A Filmmaker
In this episode, I explore 10 ways a filmmaker can increase their luck.
126: The 6 Gold-Mine Genres of Indie Hollywood with Scott Kirkpatrick
In this episode, I rebroadcast my interview with Scott Kirkpatrick, Author of "Writing for the Green Light: How to make your script the one Hollywood notices". At the time of this interview, Kirkpatrick was an executive at Mar Vista Entertainment,
125: What Self-Publishing a Book Taught Me About Selling Films Online
In this episode, I go through the step-by-step process of how I self-published my book and how that can help you sell your film online more effectively. File this under film distribution and sales.
124: Lessons Learned From The New World of Film Distribution With Peter Broderick
In this episode, I'm joined by indie film distribution expert, Peter Broderick, as we explore the lessons learned from the New World of Film Distribution.
123: How To Pitch To A Hollywood Executive with Stephanie Palmer, Good in a Room
In this rebroadcast episode, I interview former Director of Creative Affairs for MGM Studios, and now the founder of Good In A Room, Stephanie Palmer. Stephanie teaches filmmakers and screenwriters how to prepare for any pitch meeting.
122: Sound Recording and Mixing Tips For Your Indie Film
In this episode, we get sound recording and mixing tips for our indie films from Sam Ejnes, Mix Technician on Game of Thrones.