Podcasts by Breaking Out of Breaking In

Breaking Down Breaking In (our comedy feature!) from 2023-11-16T08:00

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Breaking Down the BS of Elevated Horror from 2023-10-19T07:00

Hot take: horror has always been "elevated." Christina, our resident horror expert, takes Bri through the various ways "elevated horror" ignores a genre that's always been socially conscious and...

Freelancing and Making Features with Liz Manashil from 2023-09-21T06:30

A follow up to our last episode with our pal Liz Manashil, talking about her experience as a full time freelancer 2+ years into the adventure, plus the trials and tribulations of making her thir...

Getting Us Back On Set from 2023-08-17T07:00

What would it take for Christina and Bri to get back to making indie shorts? We look back at the past few years away from it and consider what's next for our own productions, plus an update on C...

Script Competitions, Strikes, and Survival Jobs with Gerry Maravilla from 2023-07-20T07:00

We check in with friend of the pod and early 2021 guest Gerry Maravilla about the script competitions/labs he's participated in, what gives him hope, his pivots since the strike, and more! 

2023 Mid Year Update! from 2023-06-22T06:30

Apologies for the audio quality! We had some mic issues, but they're all fixed for next month don't you worry! For this episode we talk about updates regarding the WGA Strike, Christina's featur...

Breaking Down the 2023 WGA Writer's Strike with TV Writer Brandi Nicole from 2023-05-11T06:30

We spoke with friend of the pod, former guest, and current TV writer (Your Honor on Showtime, Happy Face, and more) Brandi Nicole about the writer's strike, the definition of scabbing, and what'...

Navigating Being a Public Figure from 2023-04-20T07:00

Making creative work for public consumption, especially as an indie producer, necessitates some level of being up for public consumption as an artist. We talk through ways to mitigate...

Building New Community with Micah Khan from 2023-03-16T07:00

Bri and Christina reflect and advise on moving (to LA and upstate NY, respectively) and how they've had to adjust to their new communities, especially given networking is harder during a global ...

Breaking Down Comps from 2023-02-16T08:00

This podcast is THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS meets Nancy Meyers' THE HOLIDAY with the sensibility of Netflix's WEDNESDAY. Just kidding. Or are we? Regardless, we do talk about how to pick the titles...

Season 3 Intro ft. Ezra Li from 2023-01-19T08:00

We give a quick overview of season 3 (one episode a month, new segments), a state of the union for the film & TV world (mergers, seasons getting cancelled before they air, impending w...

2022 In Review! Breaking down our year from 2022-12-01T07:00

Christina and Bri break down their 2022s, check in on the goals they set at the end of 2021, and preview what to expect from season 3!

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Representation Matters: Cheryl Bedford (Women of Color Unite/JTC List) from 2022-11-17T07:30

In our final interview of the season, we're joined by Women of Color Unite founder, producer, and filmmaker Cheryl Bedford to talk about about her journey, the challenges around creating opportu...

Representation Matters: Sav Rodgers (Trans Film Center) from 2022-11-03T06:30

We virtually sat down with filmmaker, screenwriter, and Trans Film Center founder Sav Rodgers to discuss the current status of transgender representation in Hollywood in front of and behind the ...

Representation Matters: The WGA Disabled Writer's Committee (ft. David Radcliff, Jamey Perry, and Shea Mirzai) from 2022-10-20T07:00

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Breaking Down Our Favorite Tropes from 2022-10-06T07:00

This week, we’re breaking down our favorite narrative tropes and recommending our favorite media that showcases them! What are yours? We want to hear from YOU!

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The Craft of Proofs of Concept with Meghan Ross from 2022-09-22T06:00

Filmmaker/Sundance Episodic Lab Alum Meghan Ross joins us to talk about her time in the lab, her career, and how to use a proof of concept production to further your script's opportunities! 

The Craft of Adaptations with Sean and Sinead Persaud (Shipwrecked Comedy) from 2022-09-08T06:30

We chatted with sibling writing duo Sean and Sinead Persaud of Shipwrecked Comedy about adapting classic literature into award-winning web series, endless easter eggs, and their latest project: ...

The Craft of Voice Acting with Edward Hong from 2022-08-25T07:00

Voice actor/founder of the PGM VO List (https://www.pgmvolist.com/) Edward Hong joins us to offer insight into the voiceover industry, cutting an audio ...

The Craft of Production Design with Raymond Carr from 2022-08-11T06:30

Production designer and Henson-trained puppeteer Raymond Carr joins us to break down the art of set building, making high-quality sci-fi for cheap, and more!

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The Craft of Interactive Storytelling with Jenni Powell from 2022-07-28T07:00

Creative producer Jenni Powell (of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, lonelygirl15, and more!) joins us to talk about intricacies of telling stories with interactive and mixed media elements. Plus, she ...

2022 Mid Year Check In! from 2022-07-14T06:30

Christina's new house, Bri's new romance novel side hustle, exciting changes coming to the podcast, and what the rest of our 2022 looks like!

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Responsible Filmmaking: Intimacy Coordination with Camille Monae from 2022-06-30T06:30

Actor and intimacy coordinator Camille Monae joins us to talk about expanding the definition for intimacy and how to advocate for and implement more consent-based set practices.

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Responsible Filmmaking: Green Sets with Stephanie Dawson from 2022-06-16T06:00

Producer Stephanie Dawson (PGAE Green Committee) shares her passion and knowledge surrounding making productions more environmentally sustainable.

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Responsible Filmmaking: Inclusive Screenwriting with Jess King from 2022-06-02T06:30

Filmmaker, professor, and author Jess King (they/them) joins us to talk about deconstructing the craft and practice of screenwriting to make it more inclusive and culturally specific.

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The Craft of Found Footage from 2022-05-19T06:30

This week, we’re breaking down the craft of found footage filmmaking and writing, in horror, narrative vlog web series, and beyond!

Even more content (next week including a wor...

Directing For Hire: Branded Content with B. Monet from 2022-05-05T07:05:10

Director B. Monet takes us through her process pitching and directing branded and commercial content in our final For Hire series episode!

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Writing For Hire: A Little Bit of Everything with Heather Taylor from 2022-04-21T06:54:07

Screenwriter Heather Taylor drops by to talk about pitching feature scripts, the Canadian TV writing industry, and working regularly from two countries.

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Directing For Hire: TV with America Young from 2022-04-07T07:00:58

Director (and voice actress/stunt woman) America Young joins us to talk about going from stunts and digital productions to traditional TV directing.

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Writing For Hire: TV Staffing with Kyra Jones from 2022-03-24T07:00

TV Writer Kyra Jones (Woke, Queens) drops by to share insights from her first year as a staff writer (while still living in Chicago), screenwriting Twitter drama, and more!

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Directing For Hire: TV Movies with Prarthana Mohan from 2022-03-10T07:00

We chat with feature director Prarthana Mohan about moving from her indie crowdfunded feature The Miseducation of Bindu to for-hire directing gigs with MarVista Entertainment. Follow Prarthana: ...

Professional Jealousy from 2022-02-24T07:43:58

We go deep on a topic that's been top of mind for us: professional jealousy. Is Bri jealous of Christina? Will Christina talk her out of it? Will we be able to break our own worst men...

Breaking Down Breaking Out Pod from 2022-02-10T07:00

Rounding out our Women In Film In Podcasting mini series (for now... we explain in the ep), we decided to interview... us! We chat how we plan our season, and what the numbers say about how we'r...

Creative Distribution 101 with Nora Poggi from 2022-01-27T15:28:54

We chat with fellow women in film in podcasting Nora Poggi about her podcast, impact distribution and producing, the intersection of art and activism, and more!

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Pink Among Men with Amy DePaola from 2022-01-13T07:00

We spoke to woman in film and podcaster Amy DePaola about inspiration, selling podcasts as pilots, and navigating creative careers with grace.

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Welcome to Season 2! from 2022-01-06T08:00

Happy New Year! We recorded a quick intro to the new season and announced some exciting changes....

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Breaking Down Our First Year | Season 1 Finale! from 2021-11-18T07:00

Today, we’re breaking down our first year podcasting, how our careers have evolved since starting, and what our creative and personal goals for next year are!

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Burning Out from 2021-11-04T06:00

In our penultimate episode of the year (though we're releasing 3 bonus episodes just for Patreon in December!) we discuss, inevitably, burnout. It's complicated.

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Solo Productions ft. Shelby Zoe Coley from 2021-10-21T07:00

Our guest Shelby Zoe Coley (@shelbyworks) walks us through how she started her career as a freelance one-person producing powerhouse, and how you can follow in their footsteps!

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No-Budget Pre-Production from 2021-10-07T05:00

How can you have the world on an acre's budget? This pre-production conversation should give you the guidance you need to achieve it!

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Writing From Personal Experience ft. Kelsey Rauber from 2021-09-23T05:00

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Writer's Block and Finding Inspiration from 2021-09-09T08:00

This week, we’re breaking down writer's block & finding inspiration! Even more content & special offers for September: Patreon.com/BreakingOutPod

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Breaking Even: a September 2021 Challenge! from 2021-08-31T08:00

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For the month of September 2021, we have one goal: break even with our podcasting e...

Creative Partnerships ft. Kelsey Rauber and Christine Cherry from 2021-08-26T08:00

This week, we're breaking down creative partnerships with our OTHER creative partners. More about Christine: https://thechrischerry.com/ (and more abou...

Filmmaking Cheats To Save You Time and Money from 2021-08-12T08:00

This week, we break down ways to cheat without being cheap in every department/phase of your production. We go from pre-production to cinematography all the way to low budget special effects! Listen

Your Fave is Problematic from 2021-07-29T08:00

This week, we’re breaking down engaging with media we love from creators we hate or learn is problematic and navigating those conversations with complexity and curiosity rather than defensivenes...

The WGA ft. Jorge Rivera (Latinx Writers Committee) from 2021-07-15T08:00

This week, we're unpacking the secret society that is the Writer's Guild of America with special guest Jorge Rivera, a TV writer and the current Vice-Chair of the Latin...

Works That Shaped Us from 2021-07-01T08:00

This week, we broke down all the media (books, movies, TV, and more!) that made us the artists and people we are today. What works shaped YOU? Let us know:

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Feedback Loop from 2021-06-17T08:00

This week is all about giving and receiving feedback, reading reviews, and navigating trolls. Let's react to reactions!

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Moving to LA (and staffing!) with Kim Garland (Chucky, The Imperfects) from 2021-06-03T08:00

More from Kim: http://www.kgarland.com/

This week we broke down some of the possible roads to staffing in a TV writer's room as well as the prospec...

Distributing Shorts and Series from 2021-05-20T08:00

This week, we’re breaking down what to do with your shorts and web series once they're ready to be in the world.

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Directing Deep Dive from 2021-05-06T08:00

Christina and Bri go into detail about their craft, quote inspiration and advice from diverse sources, and offer advice on how to navigate the burden (and delight) of power.

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Screenwriting Competitions ft. Gerry Maravilla from 2021-04-22T08:00

Personal statements, perfected samples, and everything in between. Let's talk labs, fellowships, and contests!

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Professional Branding from 2021-04-08T08:00

This week, we’re breaking down professional branding! From portfolio websites to reels to bios, we got you covered.

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Less Messy Marketing from 2021-03-25T08:00

Episode thesis: marketing should be a creative and social exercise, not a corporate hashtag factory where the workers aren't allowed to unionize. 

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Freelancing ft. Liz Manashil from 2021-03-11T09:00

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Asking For Money from 2021-02-25T09:00

Bit of a long episode this week because there's so much ground to cover! We talk investors, grants, crowdfunding, and more.

We reference Diane Bell's excellent film financing podcast ep a few ti...

The iPhone Movie Myth w/Micah Azam Khan from 2021-02-17T09:00

Special bonus episode featuring our first guest (and first returning guest!) Micah Azam Khan to talk about iPhone filmmaking, gaslighting underrepresented creators, and bad faith Twitter discour...

Navigating Film Festivals from 2021-02-11T09:00

What's the point of film festivals, how have they changed in the era of COVID, and how can filmmakers and their casts and crews get the most out of them? Join us, and be sure to subsc...

Breaking Out of Grind Culture with Brandi Nicole Payne from 2021-01-28T09:00

You are valid, you are worthwhile, and you are more than your labor. If you have nothing else in mind when setting your intentions for the new year, let it be this. Our guest also speaks to her ...

Seeing Red [Flags] from 2021-01-14T09:00

This week, we’re breaking down red flags to pay attention to when hiring and casting as well as ways to mediate conflict on and off set more productively.

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You Never Forget Your First… Project from 2020-12-31T09:00

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What’s in Your Budget ft. Pulkit Datta from 2020-12-17T09:00

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What's In Your Wallet? from 2020-12-03T09:00

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Christina and Bri get candid about the cost of...

Representation Matters ft. Dani Thomas from 2020-10-29T08:00

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Imposter Syndrome from 2020-10-22T08:00

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We're sure someone else was more qualified to talk about this, but we're the co-hosts of this p...

Chasing The Dream Team ft. Micah Khan from 2020-10-15T08:00

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To Film School... Or Not To Film School from 2020-10-08T08:00

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Christina has an undergrad film degree, Bri has an MFA...

Who The Hell Are Christina and Bri? from 2020-09-13T22:55:10

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More of Christina can be found at ChristinaRaia.com

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