Best Josh Zavala Podcasts (2025)

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Dori Zavala - Rights, Clearances & Cash: The Roadmap to a Solid Production 44:37

5M ago44:37

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In this insightful episode of Go for Production, host Brandon Riley sits down with Dori Zavala as they talk everything legal. With over 23 years of experience in legal, business, and finance, Dori has made it her mission to guide filmmakers through the often-overlooked yet critical world of film financing, legalities, and production clearances. She…

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Jens Jacob - CEO of Saturation.io discusses financial systems in filmmaking 42:53

10M ago42:53

42:53

In this episode we talk with Jens Jacob CEO of Sypher Studios and CEO of Saturation.io Jens is an experienced Producer. Some of his films include After Death, The Heart of Man and Don't Feed the Children. Saturation.io offers a user-friendly, comprehensive, and efficient solution for film budgeting, payments, and actualization. Their platform is de…

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Bonus Episode: LACoFD Day Of Prayer, 5/2/24 10 AM 23:01

1y ago23:01

23:01

In this bonus episode, led by Captain Andrew Lawrence. Captain Wilk and Chief Gaytan join Captain Lawrence to discuss the details of the Department Day of Prayer coming up on May 2nd at LAO. Last year was the first time this event had been held in department history, and it was outstanding. This year will be even better, and we want to see you with…

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048: How Do We React To Difficult Words From The Lord? 1 Samuel Chapter 3. 55:51

1y ago55:51

55:51

In this episode, Andrew and Nole are moving forward in 1 Samuel, talking here about chapter 3. In this chapter, Samuel is spoken to by the Lord for the first time and he receives a difficult truth that he must then relay to Eli. Eli's response and conduct in this chapter is very interesting and we have a great discussion based on that and where els…

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047: A Father Fails & Condemns His Sons to Death. 1 Samuel Chapter 2. 1:15:43

1y ago1:15:43

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In this episode, Andrew and Nole talk through 1 Samuel Chapter 2. This chapter starts with a beautiful prayer by Hannah, (Samuels's mother) and then begins to tell the tragic and shocking story of the sons of Eli, "worthless" sons to be more specific. There are all kinds of great lessons for us as fathers and mothers in this chapter so don't miss t…

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046: 1 Samuel Chapter 1, A Lesson In Faith & A Lesson For Husbands. 48:18

1+ y ago48:18

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In this episode, Andrew and Nole talk through the first chapter of the book of 1 Samuel. There is an amazing example of faith here along with a few other lessons that could easily be missed through casual reading. We appreciate you listening!By Nole Lilley, Andrew Lawrence, Josh Zavala

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045: Testing The Spirits, What Does 1 John Chapter 4 Mean & How Do We Apply It? 1:06:55

1+ y ago1:06:55

1:06:55

In this episode Andy and Nole get into developing the skill set of testing the spirits. We get into various scriptures that teach us how to discern the spirit of something that has been placed before us. In this day in age we can't think of a more valuable skill set to develop. There are so many lies being spread through out the world. Have/Are you…

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044: Josh's Trip To Israel, A Brief History & The Current Conflict. 1:16:17

1+ y ago1:16:17

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In this episode, Josh talks about his trip to Israel earlier this year and ties that into a discussion of the history of the Jewish people and the land of Israel. We also get into a little bit of the current conflict in that part of the world and what Christians should do about it.

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043: Living Out Your Faith At Work 45:47

1+ y ago45:47

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In this episode, Andy and Nole talk through some of the successes and failures they have had in their attempts to live as Christ followers while at work as firemen. This is not something we have figured out by any means but we do have some experiences and lessons to share with you. We'd also love to hear your feedback on how you balance this issue …

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042: Jesus Knows & Understands. Talk To Him. 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

In this episode, Andy and Nole talk through principles that revolve around the fact that Jesus experienced life as a man, and through His doing so we can be confident that he understands all of the things we go through in life. Because he has lived. We also talk again about the power of prayer, specifically the amazing aspect of God's willingness a…

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041: Nole & Andy Share Some Personal Stories & Dig Into 1 John Chapter 3 1:17:04

2y ago1:17:04

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In this week's episode, Andy and Nole are back in 1 John and talking about sin, righteousness, and what it looks like to practice both. There are some personal stories in this episode and those stories require us to put a bit of a disclaimer at the beginning of the show, but do not let that deter you from listening. I promise that you will get some…

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040: Andrew & His Wife Get Baptized! Then, 1 John Part 2 With Josh & Nole. 1:00:40

2y ago1:00:40

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In this week's episode Andrew, Josh, and Nole continue in the book of 1 John. Andrew also shares how he and his wife were recently baptized and some other awesome ways God is working in his life.By Nole Lilley, Andrew Lawrence, Josh Zavala

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039: 1 John Part One With Andrew & Nole. 59:57

2y ago59:57

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In this week's episode, Andrew and Nole read through 1 John chapter 1 and part of chapter 2. There is so much great content in this book and we would love to hear your thoughts on this section of scripture! If you would like to reach out to us the best place to do that is through our Instagram, the link for that is below. A Warriors Perspective Ins…

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038: Hebrews 11 With Andrew & Nole 1:05:19

2y ago1:05:19

1:05:19

In this episode, Andrew and Nole get into Hebrews 11 and have a great talk on faith. They also recap the department day of prayer and plans for the future with other events like this. A Warriors Perspective Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/awarriorsperspective/ "Lower Still" - My Epic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCnlpZfVD4c The Screwtape L…

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037: Be Part Of The Real Solution, Get Out & Get Involved. (Time Sensitive Update) 29:26

2y ago29:26

29:26

In this episode, Nole is joined by Louie and Jeff to hear about the Department Day Of Prayer that they have organized. Together they get into what this day is designed to be, along with what it is not intended to be and why it is something they think is essential. We here at the podcast are in full support of this effort and we want to see you down…

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036: The Final Letters Ending All Pending Discipline For Those Resisting. 57:18

2y ago57:18

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In this week's episode of A Warriors Perspective, Andy, Josh, and Nole talk about the letters they received effectively ending the discipline and the fight they have been in with Los Angeles County Fire. It has been a long road and the feelings associated with the victory might surprise you. After that Andy and Josh delve into some scripture that a…

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Robert 'Skid' Skidmore - All things to consider when working with background actors 26:50

2y ago26:50

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In this episode we talk with Robert "Skid" Skidmore about his experience working with background actors. Skid is an experienced Assistant Director and host of the Below The Line Podcast. A few of the shows that Skid has worked on include Veep, Entourage, Spider Man 2, Arrested Development, Big Fish, The West Wing and many more.. Visit his website a…

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035: Habakkuk Chapter 3 & More Good News In The Fight With L.A. County 1:01:38

2y ago1:01:38

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In this week's episode, Andrew and Nole are joined again by Gary Ellis as they finish out the book of Habakkuk with a discussion on chapter three. This chapter is an outstanding closing out of this series of episodes and perfectly applies to our lives right now. If you listen to the end you will also hear some huge news regarding the County of Los …

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034: Huge News Regarding The PPG 640 Policy At Los Angeles County 42:22

2y ago42:22

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In this episode, Josh, Andrew, and Nole are back with big news that recently came out regarding the policy we've been fighting this entire time. Make sure you listen to the end of the episode to also hear about us getting an episode removed from Spotify! Exciting stuff. In this week's episode, Andrew talks with our Attorney Kevin McBride about the …

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033: Good News In The Fight With Kevin McBride 40:02

2y ago40:02

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In this week's episode, Andrew talks with our Attorney Kevin McBride about the big news coming from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and gives us an update on the lawsuit. This is good news, don't skip this one. A Warriors Perspective Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/awarriorsperspective/ The views and opinions expressed on A Warrior…

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Rose Beale - Using people skills when working in production 18:12

2+ y ago18:12

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In this episode we speak with Rose Beale (@laurenrosebeale on Instagram) about using people skills when solving problems and working in production. Rose has worked as a Production Coordinator, Supervisor & Production Manager on numerous film and tv shows. Some of her credits include Just Mercy, The First Purge, Kidnap, LBJ, The Expendables 2 and ma…

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032: Nole Asks For Help & Gives An Update On His Situation 16:04

2+ y ago16:04

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In this week's episode, Nole goes solo to explain where he is at with his fight against the mandate and talks about how it has been affecting him and his family. He also talks about his need for help. See the link below if you want to support Nole and his family. Thank you. Support the Lilley family. https://www.givesendgo.com/TheLilleys…

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031: Habakkuk Part 2 With Gary Ellis 1:07:41

2+ y ago1:07:41

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In this week's episode we are back in Habakkuk and once again joined by Gary Ellis. There is so much to dig into in this little book and thus we only make our way through chapter 2 in this episode. Tons of great lessons in this one, and you do not want to miss it. A Warriors Perspective Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/awarriorsperspective/ Eze…

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030: Habakkuk With Special Guest Gary Ellis. 1:04:41

2+ y ago1:04:41

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This week's episode topic was brought to us by one of Nole's friends and a listener to this podcast, Gary Ellis. Gary joins us on this episode as we talk through the small but very impactful books of the Old Testament, Habakkuk. This book is so impactful that we actually only make it through the first chapter in this episode. There is a lot to unpa…

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029: Balaam 1:03:34

2+ y ago1:03:34

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In this week's episode, Josh, Andrew, and Nole Finally get into the story of Balaam! This topic has been on Andrew's mind for a long time now and the discussion does not disappoint. Thank you for listening! A Warriors Perspective Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/awarriorsperspective/ The views and opinions expressed on A Warriors Perspective Po…

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028: Cliff Carey, A Pastors Perspective On The Podcast, Christian Nationalism & Dealing With The Covid Shutdown Of Churches 1:20:42

2+ y ago1:20:42

1:20:42

In this week's episode, Andrew and Nole are joined by Cliff Carey. Cliff is a pastor and has known Nole since he was 11. As a friend Cliff has followed this podcast since the beginning and as we have started to change the direction of the show he has had some thoughts. Join us as we talk about everything from the Covid shutdown of Churches to Chris…

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026: False Prophets 1:28:09

2+ y ago1:28:09

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In this week's episode, Andrew, Josh, and Nole talk about leaving the union, what that looks like and why they have made that decision. They also delve into the book of Jude where there are a lot of great and timely lessons for us today. Thank you for listening! The views and opinions expressed on A Warriors Perspective Podcast are strictly those o…

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025: Lazarus 1:16:48

2+ y ago1:16:48

1:16:48

In this week's episode, Andy, Josh & Nole are joined by special guest host Aric Porro to talk about John 11 where Lazarus dies and Jesus raises him from the dead. This passage is replete with great lessons for us today and as we go through them we also attempt to address some of the verses that are a little bit difficult to process. Dr. Voddie Bauc…

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024: Scoffers Will Come In The Last Days 1:17:12

2+ y ago1:17:12

1:17:12

In this week's episode, Andrew, Josh, and Shane give a brief update on the fight against the mandate on the Federal level and in Los Angeles County Fire before delving back into the word. Reading from the books of Isaiah, Luke, 2 Peter, and Ephesians reinforces some of the topics from last week and takes us into new territory, giving us one of the …

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John Francis Collins - Tools and tricks to working in Locations 41:47

2+ y ago41:47

41:47

In this episode we talk with John Francis Collins about his experience working as a Location Scout, Location Manager and ALM. John is a veteran Locations Expert who has worked on countless movies. A few of the films that John has worked on include Emancipation, 12 years of slave, One night in Miami, Your Honor and Mississippi Grind.…

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David H. Venghaus Jr. - Working as an AD on virtual productions 1:11:30

3y ago1:11:30

1:11:30

In this episode we talk with David H. Venghaus Jr. (@davidvenghaus on instagram) about his experience working as an AD on films that encompass VFX, Virtual Production and new technology. Dave is a veteran DGA 1st Assistant Director who has worked on countless movies. A few of the films that Dave has worked on include two of the Pirates of the Carib…

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Mirko Urania - CEO of WrapTime discuss going digital with out times 23:21

3y ago23:21

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In this episode we chat with Mirko Urania (CEO of WrapTime) about going digital with out-times and creating a production report in minutes. Visit the website http://www.wraptime.ioBy Brandon Riley

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Brent Emery - Packaging projects and navigating film finance 1:01:15

4y ago1:01:15

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In this episode we chat with Brent Emery (@brentalanemery on instagram) about packaging and financing projects. About Brent Emery Sundance award-winning producer Brent Emery brings over fifteen years of international film strategy and business consulting experience to Resonate Entertainment. He has worked extensively as an independent film finance,…

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Luke DeBoer - CEO of Set Hero discusses creating call sheets and pr's in a digital age 26:28

4y ago26:28

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In this episode we chat with Luke DeBoer (CEO of Set Hero) about all things digital with call sheets, production reports and more.... Visit the website https://setheroapp.com and https://moviemagictoexcel.com/By Brandon Riley

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Josh Weinberg and Ashlynn Hodges with RABS discuss all things digital with Background Actors 27:13

4+ y ago27:13

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In this episode we check in with Josh Weinberg and Ashlyn Hodges (RABS team) to see how the pandemic has effected their business and what new and interesting insights they have learned. Visit the website to sign up and learn more about their APP https://runabetterset.com/By Brandon Riley

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Robin Kincade - How to become a successful film production assistant 20:41

4+ y ago20:41

20:41

In this Episode we speak with Robin Kincade (@kincadeproductions on instagram) about working as a successful production assistant in film and tv. Robin has over 20 years experience as a freelance producer, location scout and photographer for some of the biggest names in the business including NBC, ABC, MTV, CMT, Showtime, HBO, Reality Television an…

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Bruce Van Dusen - Inside the mind of a commercial director 40:02

4+ y ago40:02

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In this episode we talk with Bruce Van Dusen (@brucevandusen1 on instagram) about his new book and his experience working as a Commercial Director. Bruce has directed over a thousand commercials, three movies and a documentary. Recently he released a book titled 60 stories about 30 seconds that explores his four-decade long career and a ton of weir…

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Phillip Rush - Filming a movie during a pandemic using the Safe Way Forward Guidelines 35:18

5y ago35:18

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In this episode we talk with Phillip Rush about his recent adventure filming a movie during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Phillip Rush (@philliprush on instagram) is an experienced 1st AD based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania who has worked on numerous independent films and series. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-production/support…

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Abe Martinez - The value of mentorship and building relationships that matter 58:56

5y ago58:56

58:56

Abraham Martinez (_abemartinez_ on instagram) is a Director of Photography who has traveled across the world to nearly 60 countries. He started out working on many studio feature films in Hollywood within the camera department on movies such as Flight Plan, Spider-Man 3, and Fast and Furious to name a few. Abe recently broke ground in television fi…

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Books I've Loved - Cal Newport, Jim Dethmer & Ryan Holliday 13:18

5y ago13:18

13:18

In this episode I’m going to share with you the latest books I’m reading that I highly recommend. Deep Work by Cal Newport The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman and Kaley Warner Klemp The Obstacle is the way by Ryan Holliday Masterclass --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-production/support…

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Gad Tisch - CEO of Croo Gloo discusses strategies for using technology to solve problems 31:09

5y ago31:09

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In this episode we talk with Gad Tisch. Gad is the founder and president of Croogloo a film and television operations platform. He has a background in film production having worked on numerous films and tv shows. Currently Gad has a mission to remedy inefficient productions and costly practices by centralizing productions to unlock data and generat…

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Reviewing the Covid-19 White Paper Guidelines with Lisa Mall and Brandon Riley 49:35

5y ago49:35

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In this episode we discuss the COVID-19 White Paper guidelines with Lisa Mall. Lisa is a DGA 2nd AD-based in Dallas, TX but frequently works across the US in various cities such as New York City, Portland, OR and many others. Her recent projects include Halle Berry's "Bruised," Netflix's unreleased "Grand Army," USA Network's "Queen of the South," …

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Brent Barbano - Co-Founder of Sharegrid discusses the rise of the share economy in the film industry 41:44

5y ago41:44

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In this episode Brent Barbano talks about his experience as a Cinematographer and journey as one of the Co-Founders of Sharegrid. Sharegrid (@sharegrid on instagram) is the largest, most trusted camera sharing community in the world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-production/support…

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Jules Kovisars - The role of Production Executives, instilling diversity and trusting your team 40:24

5+ y ago40:24

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In this episode we talk with Jules Kovisars (@JKovisars on twitter) Jules is a Producer, Production Executive and DGA Unit Production Manager. Following graduation from Vassar, Jules was admitted to the DGA trainee program and upon graduation worked as a Key 2nd AD for many years on shows ranging from lower budget TV to blockbuster feature films li…

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20 ways to advance your entertainment career in 2020 20:40

5+ y ago20:40

20:40

In this episode Brandon Riley (@radiantfirst on instagram) the host of Go For Production unpacks 20 ways to advance your entertainment career in 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-production/supportBy Brandon Riley

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Doug Torres - Getting into the mind of the director and creating a style that works 1:00:30

5+ y ago1:00:30

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In this episode we talk with 1st AD Doug Torres (@suckafish1102 on instagram) about getting into the mind of the Director and creating a style that works. Doug is a verteran DGA 1st AD who has worked on countless movies. A few of the films that Doug has worked on include Drumline, Mr. 3000, We Own the Night, The Scorcer's Apprentice, The Beaver, 12…

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Alex Ferrari - Producing micro budget movies and the rise of the Filmtrepreneur 51:28

5+ y ago51:28

51:28

In this episode we talk with Alex Ferrari (@ifilmhustle on instagram) about producing micro budget movies and the rise of the Filmtrepreneur. Alex is an author, blogger, speaker, consultant, the host of the #1 filmmaking podcast on iTunes the Indie Film Hustle Podcast, and an award-winning writer/director with 25 years of experience in the film ind…

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Butch Kaplan - The role of producers, hiring practices and longevity in the film/tv industry 55:53

5+ y ago55:53

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In this episode we talk with Butch Kaplan about the various roles of producers, hiring practices and maintaining longevity in the film/tv industry Butch (@butchkaplan on instagram) has been working as a Producer & Production Manager in Film and Television for over 30 years. Some of Butch’s credits include Fear The Walking Dead, John Q, The Notebook…

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Matt Compton - Budgeting short-form content and using email effectively in production 1:09:41

5+ y ago1:09:41

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Matt Compton (@mattcproducer on twitter) has been working as a Producer & Production Manager in Film and Television for over 20 years. He began his career with the independent feature film “Dreamers” in 1999. From there, Matt has served as either a Producer or Production Manager on many other feature films, including “Slip Dream”, “Callback”, “The …

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Jason Waggenspack - Running a studio and making thing happen 29:22

5+ y ago29:22

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Jason Waggenspack is the founder and CEO of Neutral Ground Films and The Ranch Film Studios. He has recently produced "The True Don Quixote" with Tim Blake Nelson and Jacob Batalon as well as "Arceneaux" with Lance Nichols and is currently directing the medicinal cannabis documentary called "Abby's Joy". He has played an integral part in landing se…

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