StudioFest's Demystified presented by MovieMaker Magazine: Recent Episodes
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From StudioFest and MovieMaker Magazine comes Demystified. A series about an innovative new way to make movies and what it really takes to make an indie feature film.
Jordan Graham, the creator of horror film "Sator," walks us through the seven-year process of making a feature film all by himself. He may not be the first to make a movie on his own, but he may be one of the first to make a movie on his own that looks and sounds this darn good.
Sator released on VOD in February, 2021 and as of May, 2022 is available on limited edition Blu-ray at https://www.cauldron-films.com/products/satorle
The article breaking down Jordan's process and gear: https://nofilmschool.com/sator-film-seven-years
Music Credits:
"Field of Fireflies" and "Lost Paradise" by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
"Dynamite" theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 16, we talk to multi-hyphenate Naomi McDougall Jones, and get a look behind the distribution curtain, and what we can do as independent filmmakers to navigate it.
Constellation Incubator will be sharing its discoveries Sunday, August 15th. Tickets can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/constellation-incubator-presentation-day-tickets-164203054757
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
Music Credits:
"Dynamite" theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 15, we talk to Zola writer Jeremy O. Harris, and learn what it's like navigating the industry while maintaining your authenticity as an artist.
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
Music Credits:
"Dynamite" theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 14, we talk to Alex Ferrari, and get critical advice on navigating the treacherous aspects of the film industry.
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
Music Credits:
"Dynamite" theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 13, we interview Trevor Hawkins and the team behind the film Lotawana, and discover how they're using blockchain and NFTs to finance their feature film and embracing new technology to question the status quo.
This episode is sponsored by ArmorLock.
https://shop.westerndigital.com/campaign/landing/g-technology/armorlock-portable-ssd
Join us at Fraudcon, Sunday, April 25th:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fraudcon-a-free-2-day-summit-illuminating-fraud-theft-in-entertainment-tickets-148837800869
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
Music Credits:
"The Entertainer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Field Of Fireflies" and "Lost Paradise" by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
"Come On Up" by Joe Crotty | https://soundcloud.com/joecrotty
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
"Dynamite" theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 12, we talk to Evan Glodell, 2012 Independent Spirit Award nominee and Coatwolf founder, about how the right filmmaking ethos can help you find collaborators in getting your movies made.
This episode is sponsored by ArmorLock.
https://shop.westerndigital.com/campaign/landing/g-technology/armorlock-portable-ssd
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 11, we talk to Cathy Yan, Writer/Director of Dead Pigs (2018), Director of Birds of Prey (2020), and find out what it takes to go from indies to studio features.
This episode is sponsored by ArmorLock.
https://shop.westerndigital.com/campaign/landing/g-technology/armorlock-portable-ssd
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 10, we talk to Nicholas Ashe Bateman, writer, director, and visual effects artist behind 'The Wanting Mare,' and learn how he made a VFX heavy fantasy epic on a micro budget.
This episode is sponsored by ArmorLock.
https://shop.westerndigital.com/campaign/landing/g-technology/armorlock-portable-ssd
Making 'The Wanting Mare' | A Behind The Scenes Documentary: https://youtu.be/ICAqTaizAW8
Building a Scene in 'The Wanting Mare': https://youtu.be/4h7yZX50XC4
The Wanting Mare I Original Score by Aaron Boudreaux: https://youtu.be/KvJ_9klbWFc
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
"Field Of Fireflies" and "Lost Paradise" by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
"Dynamite" theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 9, we talk to Mike Covino and Kyle Marvin about their debut feature, The Climb, and how they turned their short film into a feature produced by Topic and being distributed by Sony.
This episode is sponsored by ArmorLock. https://shop.westerndigital.com/campaign/landing/g-technology/armorlock-portable-ssd
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
"Field Of Fireflies" and "Lost Paradise" by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
"Dynamite" theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 8, we announce our new model format and share what to expect from this year's festival.
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
Equinox by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
Mad Power by Twisterium | https://www.twisterium.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 7, we give a long-needed update on the status of the film coming out of the Ojai festival, as well as face some hard truths about the current StudioFest system.
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
Theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios.
Other tracks:
Alone with My Thoughts by kaleido | https://soundcloud.com/kaleidosounds
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Lonely Soul by Rexlambo | https://soundcloud.com/rexlambo
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Sugar Coat by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
Wishing Well by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 6, we talk to Jim Cummings, 2016 Sundance 'Best Short Film' winner, about the future of independent filmmaking. We discuss the new age of film finance and how to become Yorgos Lanthimos from your garage.
SOUVENIRS Now available on:
Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
MovieMaker's interview with Jim Cummings: https://www.moviemaker.com/wolf-of-snow-hollow-director-jim-cummings-on-the-power-of-public-freakouts-podcast/
Marmoset tracks
00:00, 00:50 - Curiosity (Instrumental) by Lazer Lights
00:31, 11:10, 17:37 - No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA
02:17, 02:33 - What Could You Do (Written by Dolorean) (Instrumental) by Radiation City
Field Of Fireflies by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 5, we talk about Mark Duplass' 2015 SXSW keynote speech, The Cavalry Isn't Coming. We explore how extensively it holds up today, and if contemporary filmmakers can still do well by following his advice.
Marmoset Tracks
"Help Me" by Sonny Knight and the Lakers from 2:40 to 3:25
Submit to or learn more about StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
Demystified is presented by MovieMaker: https://www.moviemaker.com/
This episode is sponsored by Marmoset: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 4, we talk about our distribution deal with 2018 StudioFest winners Anna Mikami and Matt Sorvillo. Then we talk the specifics of the deal with David Allen Pierce, of Pierce Law Group.
Marmoset Tracks
01:38 to 03:42 - Candy (Instrumental) by Lucian
00:00 to 00:07, 07:13 to 07:52, and 16:43 to 17:00 - No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA
00:18 to 00:28 and 07:53 to 08:35 - Curiosity (Instrumental) by Lazer Lights
3:40 to 4:09 and 4:24 to 4:52: Madre Terra (Instrumental) by Kisnou
Theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios.
Submit to or learn more about StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
Demystified is presented by MovieMaker: https://www.moviemaker.com/
This episode is sponsored by Marmoset: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 3, we document our conversation with Glass House Distribution as we get closer to selling our first feature, Souvenirs.
Marmoset Tracks
00:00, 12:42, 16:57 No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/66712-no-shade
00:16 Curiosity (Instrumental) by Lazer Lights: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/65665-curiosity-instrumental
01:20 Right of Passage feat. G Mills (Instrumental) by Cloudchord: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/66702-right-of-passage-feat-g-mills-instrumental
13:21 You Are Everything (Instrumental) by Rich Hunter: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/40336-you-are-everything
14:37 Boomer (Instrumental) by Garvanza: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/47405-boomer-instrumental
Theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios.
Submit to or learn more about StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
Demystified is presented by MovieMaker: https://www.moviemaker.com/
This episode is sponsored by Marmoset: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/
How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.
In Episode 2, we continue our exploration of distribution.
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Submit to or learn more about StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
Demystified is presented by MovieMaker: https://www.moviemaker.com/
This episode is sponsored by Marmoset: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/
00:00, 08:40, 16:30 No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/66712-no-shade
00:16 Curiosity (Instrumental) by Lazer Lights: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/65665-curiosity-instrumental
01:10 Star Bursted (Instrumental) by Surf: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/67608-star-bursted-instrumental
05:19 Right of Passage feat. G Mills (Instrumental) by Cloudchord: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/66702-right-of-passage-feat-g-mills-instrumental
14:29 All That Weight (with oohs) (Instrumental) by Altadore: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/68038-all-that-weight
How do I get funding for my feature film? How do I get distribution for my film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about.
For episode 1, we're starting at the end with distribution.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioFest/
Learn more about StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/
Demystified is presented by MovieMaker: https://www.moviemaker.com/
This episode is sponsored by Marmoset: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/
00:00, 10:41, 20:52 No Shade (Instrumental) by BLACKVVANA: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/66712-no-shade
00:07 Curiosity (Instrumental) by Lazer Lights: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/65665-curiosity-instrumental
03:58 to 04:43 Constanza (Instrumental) by Don Juneau: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/28642-constanza-instrumental
05:12 Crave by Danii Roundtree: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/45388-crave
06:50, 14:45 Take Time (Instrumental) by CURIO: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/51332-take-time
14:17 Close to You (Instrumental) by Dr Crosby: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/browse/27577-close-to-you-holiday-alt
Theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios.
Special thanks to Jared Grove for helping us out in a pinch.