We continue our discussion about fair use, particularly as it relates to documentaries. You will be surprised by what you learn in this episode. Show regular Yolanda Cochran (who also is a co-producer for the "Breaking the Glass" short film...

If you thought you knew all there was to know about fair use and copyrights in filmmaking, you don't know jack! Part 1 of a series on copyrights, fair use, and filmmaking. Save yourself a potential lawsuit and listen. For the past ten years or so,...

Today is the first official episode of the Radio Film School mini-series, and Ron addresses the elephant in the room. It's great that Ron wants this podcast series to make a difference in the industry; but is he really the best person for the job? He...

A new Radio Film School podcast mini-series that takes the first season's "Women in Film" series to a "whole 'nuther level!" What began as a simple suggestion by show regular Yolanda T. Cochran, grew to become both a podcast and a short film...

Star Trek fan films have been around over four decades. They've come in all shapes, sizes, and varying levels of quality. In all that time, the copyright owners of Star Trek have remained quiet. So why has one fan film elicited a lawsuit that has the...

Today we introduce an official new segment on Radio Film School..."RAW": Radio Film School interviews uncut, unfiltered and unbelievable. Today we have my uncut interview with Philip Bloom. There's a reason I like to call this show the "This American...

Filmmaking is a collaborative artform. Yet, tens of thousands of filmmakers all over the world shoot projects each week with no dedicated DP, no sound guy, and no assistants. It's just them, a camera, some lenses, lights, and mics. They are...

In this week's episode of Radio Film School, we explore valuable filmmaking lessons learned the hard way. Have you ever had a vision for a film that you were so adamant about achieving, with an Ahab-like stubbornness you made creative decisions...

After 5-1/2 years, Mixed in America: Little Mixed Sunshine if FINALLY finished. Here's part 1 of a 2-part finale of the mini-series where we've followed the film's progress. Throughout this first season of Radio Film School, we've followed the...

For the past 10 months, we've explored a theme that is pertinent to all artists. Let's sum this season up and get the definitive answer to this crucial question. If you're any kind of artist, but especially if you're one trying to earn a living at...