Indie Inclinations: Recent Episodes
Shari Berman
Listen to my rant about the term "a woman of a certain age"...it's entertaining and informative. :-)
The film industry is full of weird titles. Learn how the term line producer came into being with Arthur Vincie!
To build your audience you absolutely need at least $10 million in advertising budget. Or do you?
The latest version of The Little Mermaid is stirring up some controversy so I thought I'd weigh in and explain why if you really want to be true to the source material, you would cast a transgender female in the main role.
This segment features filmmaker and line producer extraordinaire who explains the responsibilities of a line producer on an indie film set.
Deborah Goodwin talks about moving from acting to writing.
(You can hear Deborah talk about her vampire film and being an authentic writer in Season 2: Episode 36.)
Learn more about Deborah here:
https://www.goodwindeborah.com/
Deborah Goodwin talks about being an authentic writer and vampire movies.
Learn more about Deborah here:
https://www.goodwindeborah.com/
In this episode, Shari breaks down recent comments by Gweneth Paltrow and Sydney Sweeney around nepotism. Note, this is a rant.
https://defector.com/the-money-is-in-all-the-wrong-places/
https://parade.com/entertainment/social-media-reacts-to-gwyneth-paltrow-nepotism-comments
Talia Lugacy talks about making indie films and her film This is Not a War Story.
(Talia speaks about writing a screenplay in her bonus episode, Season 2: Episode 31.)
Watch This is Not a War Story:
https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYWTf4giNOqPDwgEAAACb
Talia Lugacy talks about writing a script and her film This Is Not a War Story.
Watch This is Not a War Story:
https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYWTf4giNOqPDwgEAAACb
Constructive Feedback. How do you know you are giving and getting it? Check out these tips on giving feedback.
Feel like you've been sold a bill of goods? Maybe you have. This week I break down some industry myths and unveil the truth about the magical world of filmmaking.
Confused? Don't know which of the many social issues in the world is the right one to focus on? This week I offer some tips on how to figure it out.
How to get inspired when all feels like doom and gloom and the planet is about to die. At times it feels impossible to keep going as an artist. This week, I'll be offering some tips on how to get past, or more likely around it all.
This week, Shari reveals a few things you can focus on while you are waiting for funds so you can keep being an artist and have a life.
This week, Shari goes through a number of jobs in the film industry that you may not know about.
Want to write about a sensitive topic, but afraid you will offend someone. Check out this week's episode from Indie Inclinations where Shari talks about the best way to approach these types of scripts.
Don talks about making his own work as an actor.
(Hear more from Don Scime in episode 26.)
Learn more about Don Scime:
http://www.donscime.com
Don talks about being a teaching artist.
Learn more about Don:
http://www.donscime.com/
In this, Shari redirects you to YouTube to watch how to make a reel:
https://youtu.be/g1vIZIyLXJo
In this episode, Shari explains her process for writing a screenplay around a social issue.
Shannon talks about moving to Alaska!
Want to learn more about Shannon?
https://www.shannonlpost.com/
Here some great tips from a professional career coach, Shannon Post.
(The extra bonus episode with Shannon Post is Season 2: Episode 20.)
Want to learn more from Shannon?
https://www.shannonlpost.com/
In this video, Shari talks about how film festivals should treat you with respect and not just suck money from you.
In this episode, Shari talks about why she sometimes makes films with Jewish themes and Jewish characters and why authenticity matters.
Shari Carpenter talks about her journey directing television.
(The bonus segment mentioned in this episode, is episode 15.)
Learn more about Shari C.:
http://www.sharilynettecarpenter.com/
Shari Carpenter talks about Sundance and whether or not having a film there is a requirement for success.
Learn more about Shari C.:
http://www.sharilynettecarpenter.com/
Filmmaker Deborah Goodwin talks about going back to the theatre to direct a play.
To get tickets to the play Roommates visit:
https://freshfruitfestival.com/2022mainstage/
In this video, Sarah and Shari discuss her film #LIKE and offer some tips for actors starting out in indie film.
Watch #LIKE:
https://decider.com/movie/like/
Sarah Pirozek details her journey finding distribution for her feature film #LIKE.
(The bonus episode referenced at the start of this video is Season 2: Episode 13.)
Watch #LIKE:
https://decider.com/movie/like/
Sarah's articles about her distribution journey
Part I
https://filmmakermagazine.com/109861-searching-for-an-independent-distribution-strategy-amidst-pandemics-and-streaming-wars/#.YiTWM_XMKDU
Part II
https://filmmakermagazine.com/111140-diy-lives-likes-distribution-journey-part-two-the-end-of-the-beginning/#.YiTV_vXMKDU
In this episode, Shari talks about how films can help change the world, especially when it comes to Climate Change.
In this episode, Shari rants about types of films she feels have been overdone and should avoid being made...ever again.
Stavroula talks about Switch, her web series about the dominatrix world.
Learn more about Switch here:
https://switchtheseries.com/
Producer Stavroula Toska talks about being a Sundance and pitching.
Want to learn more about Stavroula? Check out her website here:
https://www.thetoskamatrix.com.
In this episode, Shari goes through the details of what you need to set up to market yourself as an artist.
Shari references her marketing rant. To listen to that, go to Season 2: Episode 7, Marketing tech is going to kill me!
If you want to learn more about Shari's "social media team", visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdreyfuss/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabatitto/
Listen to Shari rant about marketing tech.
Also, in this episode Shari references an episode that details how to set up the tech you need for marketing yourself. This is Season 2: Episode 6, Marketing for the Indie Filmmaker, Actor and Artist.
If you want to learn more about Shari's "social media team", visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdreyfuss/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabatitto/
In this episode, Shari talks with Stacie and Don about why she started this series and about the worth of an artist.
In this episode, Shari talks about how indie filmmakers don't stand a chance against the machine behind the machine in Hollywood.
In this episode, Shari speaks with Stacie Capone and Don Downie about balancing it all...art, business and life.
https://www.smallmediaxl.com
https://www.staciecapone.com
https://www.dondownie.com
Shari breaks down when comparing yourself to others can be helpful and actually make you feel better.
Learn more about Stacie and Don:
https://www.staciecapone.com/
https://www.dondownie.com/
https://www.smallmediaxl.com/
Learn more about Shari:
http://www.sharilynettecarpenter.com/
Watch the trailer for Shari's episode of Queen Sugar:
https://youtu.be/WFNuxfTvobg
This is the fourth part of a four part series that delves into the world of film festivals. This episode explores the importance of setting one's expectations at a reasonable level when attending film festivals.
This is the third part of a four part series that delves into the world of film festivals. Shari talks about her biggest pet peeve when it comes to filmmakers' priorities when applying to film festivals.
This is the first part of a four part series that delves into the world of film festivals. This part deals with the art of handling rejection.
This is the first part of a four part series that delves into the world of film festivals. This part explores the truth behind getting in film festivals and film festival strategists.
This episode talks about how to earn a living as an artist without losing sight of one's dreams and goals. The truth is the Orson Welles "rich and famous contract" mentioned in the Muppet Movie does not actually exist.
This episode explains the differences between an "industry indie" and a "true indie" film.