[FJ31] Love, Loss & Looking Ahead
What is it like working with your spouse? Why is it important to create art that is unique to you? What is the future of Radio Film School?...
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Radio Film School: Stories About Filmmaking, Creative Arts & Pursuing Your Passion
This is the radio documentary anthology series about filmmaking, cinema, and the creative arts. Every week we bring you personal, passionate, and sometimes provocative stories from filmmaker...
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[FJ10-REPLAY] What Makes a Good Story?
A blast from the past. One of my personal faves. Insightful. Inspiring. Potent. Definitely worth listening to again. And if it's your first...
[FJ Replay] A Look Back Celebrating 15 Years of My Video Biz
This May marks the 15th anniversary of my video business and this summer marks the 25th anniversary of going to film school. Wow! This past...
[MAD05] Making a Documentary #5: Giving Credit
A popular reward level for crowdfunded films is a credit in the movie. Apparently, this is a bigger deal than I originally thought. Today we...
[SE28] MCU v DCEU and Lessons for Creators
Today we explore why the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been able to out-pace the DC Extended Universe in box office and critical acclaim, an...
[BTG08] Breaking the Glass: The Definitive Solution for Change in the Biz
How long will change take? Should we all just settle in and "wait for a new generation"? Rahm Emmanuel, former White House Chief of Staff, M...
[SE27] Pepsi's Challenge: Brand Authenticity & Knowing Your Audience
The #1 question I've had about the ridiculous Pepsi ad from a month ago is "How?" How did so many smart people in a room get this so wrong?...
[SE26] Technology & Filmmaking: Form Following Function
It's NAB this week, and we have a new technology and filmmaking episode you must hear before you spend a dime! Because the nature of this sh...
[MAD Bonus] Kickstarter Video Feedback
In this bonus episode of our "Making a Documentary" miniseries, I read feedback on our Kickstarter video from Amina Moreau of the Emmy award...
[MAD04] Making a Documentary - Getting Feedback
Feedback, in all of its forms, is essential for any artist to grow in his or her craft. This week we have part 4 of our "Making a Documentar...
[SE05-Replay] It's Personal: The Power & Importance of Personal Work
This was one of my favorite episodes from season 1. Interviews with... Dan Riordan and Dana Saint of Gnarly Bay Canadian filmmaker Bren Fost...
[MAD03] Creative & Ethical Choices in Doc Filmmaking
A veteran documentary filmmaker reaches out to lend us a helping hand in the making of our first feature documentary. This week we have part...
[FJ30] Tell Deeper & More Meaningful Stories with Iceberg Storytelling
"For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn." These are the words from Ernest Hemingway's famous 6-word short story. And they're the impetus for today...
[BTG07] Quotas, the Gender Gap, and the Case for Diversity
Is the EEOC's investigation into Hollywood's hiring practices of women valid? Are women really not treated equitably in Hollywood. According...
[FJ29] Filmmaking, Race Relations & Having Tough Conversations
Is a white director the best person to tell what is traditionally a black story? Is that a question that's even fair to ask? "I was terrifie...
[MAD02] Brett Culp: Crowdfunding "Legend"
If you're about to start a crowdfunding campaign or are even thinking about one, this is a must-listen episode? This week we have part 2 of...
[SE04-replay] Do I Sound Black?
A blast back to the past with a replay with one of my favorite episodes from season 1. In honor of "Black History Month," I present to you a...
[MAD01] Making a Documentary #1: The Reluctant Filmmaker
Have you ever been afraid to do something you knew was the right thing to do? Today is the inaugural episode of the "Making a Documentary" m...
[FJ28] Lessons Learned in 2016
In this our first episode of 2017, we look back at four of the most important lessons learned on the show last year. Plus, a look at a new m...
[Breaking the Glass] Star Wars Special
In keeping with our Star Wars theme this week, today we discuss their strong female characters and how well the series passes the Bechdel Te...