Podcasts by Discount Film School – Red Cow Entertainment
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61: Freddie Williams II, Comic Book Artist from 2020-05-22T02:07:09
I am joined by brilliant and prolific comic book artist Freddie Williams II (Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Robin, Injustice / Masters of the Universe), who walks us through his journey fro...
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60: Chrissy Fellmeth on a Career in Cartoons from 2018-04-26T11:14:47
Friend of Red Cow Chrissy Fellmeth tells us about her career in cartoons, from Flash banner ads to Adult Swim and Fox, her independent projects and her day job at Titmouse – Chrissy gives us ...
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59: Doug Burgdorff on “Damsel” from 2016-07-31T19:44:35
Long-time friend and amazing filmmaker Doug Burgdorff finally appears on the show to discuss his new feature, “Damsel.”
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58: Festival Submission Screening from 2015-12-23T13:02:48
Frankie spent his Spring and Summer watching 75 hours of film festival submissions (for an undisclosed film festival) – and Jon and Emily went for the ride. What were the trends? What were th...
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57: Mallory Hoff on News Broadcasting from 2015-02-16T13:01:56
News anchor and journalist Mallory Hoff shares her 6 years of insight into the world of broadcast journalism, including job hunting, news writing, and on-air performance.
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56: What’s Wrong With The Hobbit Trilogy? from 2014-12-31T13:00:59
Past guests and Red Cow family members EJ Massa and Jon Hunt join to break down the story, aesthetic, and general issues with Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy.
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55: Matthew Pillischer on No-Budget Distribution from 2014-12-15T13:00:16
Matthew Pillischer tells us about the shooting and distribution of his documentary Broken on All Sides, a film about mass incarcerations as caused by the War on Drugs. He gives us tips on distribut...
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54: Liz Mims and Harrison Glaser on the Austin Film Festival from 2014-12-11T12:59:20
Liz and Glaser are programming directors at the highly attended and prestigious Austin Film Festival. Here, they talk about Austin as a filmmaking community, the life of a programmer, and what goes...
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53: Neil Murphy on Underside from 2014-11-16T12:57:58
Former guest and friend of the show Neil Murphy returns to talk about his upcoming (long) short, Underside. Years in the making, Underside is finally ready to roll cameras and needs help. Donate to...
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52: Frankie on Movie Geeks United from 2014-11-11T12:56:01
Former guest Dean Treadway was kind enough to have us on his podcast, Movie Geeks United. That conversation is reposted here, but you should check out their podcast here: http://www.blogtalkradio.c...
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51: Dean Treadway on Loving Movies from 2014-09-21T12:55:13
Film festival programmer (and Jury President for the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival two years in a row), movie critic (or appreciator, as he prefers to be called), and podcaster Dean Tread...
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50: More Weight from 2014-09-20T12:52:19
The 50th episode! Announcing the first ever Discount Film School book! “More Weight: The Making of Having Fun Up There (and Other Filmmaking Tales),” detailing 300 pages of advice, funn...
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49: Emily Brinkmeyer on Writing and the Book from 2014-06-27T12:51:14
Red Cow podcaster and writer Emily Brinkmeyer guests on Discount Film School to discuss her background in copy editing, writing, and now, editing/laying out Frankie’s filmmaking book, “...
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48: Ricky Downes III on Comedy and Web Series from 2014-05-25T12:50:23
Screenwriting and animation student and web series producer Ricky Downes III joins to talk about slapstick, character work, his love of all things mallard, and his developing web series, “Con...
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47: Henrique Couto on Distribution, Depression, and More from 2014-03-30T12:49:24
Henrique Couto, director of Babysitter Massacre, Haunted House on Sorority Row, Depression: The Movie, and many more, joins the show to talk distribution, experiences with reviewers, pushing throug...
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46: EJ Massa, on Animation and Gaming from 2014-01-25T12:48:31
EJ Massa comes on to talk about his dozens of hilarious Internet animations, interactive media and video games, sketch comedy styles, and cameras.
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45: Having Fun Up There Day 9 from 2013-12-01T12:47:46
Euphoric and slurry, the housemates (Frankie, Nina, and JR) have a long, chilled out, and generally aimless wrap up podcast, congratulating one another on an amazing job well done, and detailing ho...
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44: Having Fun Up There Day 8 from 2013-11-24T12:46:54
The cast and crew start the wrap party early, replaying the day’s events in good spirits, surrounded by food and prior to watching the entire series of Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace. The d...
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43: Having Fun Up There Day 7 from 2013-11-17T12:45:56
JR, Nina, and Frankie remember a light and fun day when they needed it most. They apologize for the last podcast, and detail Jon Hunt’s fussiest moments and particulars over snack consumption.
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42: Having Fun Up There Day 6 from 2013-11-09T12:45
After the longest day of shooting, Frankie, Cyle, JR, and Nina try to replay the days events very late at night, and the tension over a small detail boils to the surface. Egos collide.
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41: Having Fun Up There Day 5 from 2013-10-28T12:44:09
On what should be the shortest and easiest day of the shoot, the cast and crew run into a serious asshole who owns a bowling alley, ending with expensive, frustrating, and sexist results.
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40: Having Fun Up There Day 4 from 2013-10-19T12:43:12
Frankie and JR tell Hana about the darkest, scariest, and ultimately most miraculous day of the shoot. Want filmmaking drama and near disasters? Look no further.
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39: Having Fun Up There Day 3 from 2013-10-13T12:41:22
Hana, Frankie, and JR recall the previous day, in which they shot Hana’s first day at a music store and a record store.
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38: Having Fun Up There Day 2 from 2013-10-09T12:40:32
After throwing a children’s birthday party, the cast and crew relax in a barbecue setting and comment on stage parents, shooting in the sun, logistical filmmaking, and the new audio set up.
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37: Having Fun Up There Day 1 from 2013-09-30T12:39:17
Cyle, Frankie, and Jon Ryan wake up and discuss the first day of shooting Red Cow’s 4th feature, detailing their misadventures at Flatblack Coffee and shooting alcohol drinking in a public sp...
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36: Axel Howerton, on EyeCrave from 2013-08-18T12:38
Canadian media journalist Axel Howerton comes on and talks about the history of EyeCraveDVD, one of the largest media review websites in Canada throughout the 2000s. Axel also talks about his novel...
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35: Mark Bell, on Film Threat from 2013-08-11T12:37:11
Current owner and editor of filmthreat.com, Mark Bell, joins the show to talk about the history of Film Threat Magazine, his time as a script supervisor, video stores, and offers advice from a man ...
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34: Eric Larnick, on Media Journalism from 2013-08-04T12:36:19
Old friend, pop culture enthusiast, and multi-talented staff of MovieFone Eric Larnick talks about reviewing films, interviewing celebrities, and working around the clock. Eric discusses his unforg...
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33: Confused Matthew on Screenplay Analysis, Part 2 from 2013-07-28T12:35:26
Confused Matthew returns in part 2 to detail his rise to Internet fame, the risks he’s taken in his review style over the years, the comments and reception he’s received, the complicati...
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32: Confused Matthew on Screenplay Analysis, Part 1 from 2013-07-21T12:34:27
Internet personality, film reviewer, and screenplay analyst Confused Matthew joins the show. In Part 1, we discuss how we discovered one another’s work, remember favorite moments from the Con...
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31: Mathius Mack Gertz, on Film Business from 2013-07-14T12:32:13
Producer’s rep, film reviewer, and acquisitions executive for film distribution, Mathius Mack Gertz discusses the business of film and film distribution. He details the similarities and diffe...
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30: Rob Morrison, on Performance from 2013-07-06T12:30:41
Star of stage productions such as Urinetown and Avenue Q, Actor/Puppeteer/Singer/Songwriter Rob Morrison joins the show. He talks in detail about his experiences on the off-Broadway New York run of...
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29: Adam Deyoe, on a Huge Filmography from 2013-06-29T12:29:52
Director, writer, art director, and producer on dozens of feature films, Adam Deyoe joins the show. He tells us how his quick, low budget feature filmmaking has developed into directing a Zombie hi...
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28: J.P. DiSciscio, on Surreal Indie Filmmaking from 2013-06-22T12:28:33
Connected through mutual love for past guests Mark Santos and Shaun Clarke, J.P. DiSciscio joins the show to talk about being an introspective artist, unpopular for making films, but would go on to...
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27: Kurt Kroeber, on Relationships from 2013-06-16T12:25:19
Long time friend and collaborator Kurt Kroeber joins the show to talk about projects past and present, including Psycho Sleepover and the Campus MovieFest winner Final Exam. Kurt and Frankie also d...
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26: Jason McHugh, on Cannibal! from 2013-06-09T12:22:58
Discount Film School is humbled, as producer of Cannibal! The Musical, Orgazmo, and Electric Apricot, Jason McHugh, joins the show. Jason covers a myriad of do’s and don’ts as it relate...
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25: Christina Hunt, on Film Post Production from 2013-06-01T12:22
Film post production staff and personal filmmaker Christina Hunt joins the show to talk about post production workflows, student projects, note giving, and her own development.
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24: Julian Higgins, on Directing from 2013-05-24T12:20:42
Student Emmy and Academy Award winning filmmaker Julian Higgins joins the show to talk about directing actors (including Hugh Laurie), 35mm filmmaking, not limiting oneself, and excitement. Follow ...
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23: Ben Fisher, on Acting and Learning from 2013-05-19T05:04:55
Red Cow alum and prolific New York based actor Ben Fisher catches up with Frankie to talk about commitment to performance, seeking feedback, being recognized for A-Bo the Humonkey, and a thorough s...
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22: Alexandre Phillippe, on Documentary Filmmaking from 2013-05-12T05:03:40
Director of The People vs. George Lucas and the upcoming Doc of the Dead, Alexandre Phillippe joins Frankie to talk about going from a pro golf player to filmmaker, then a playwright to a screenwri...
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21: Lisa Vandever, on the Cinekink Film Festival from 2013-05-05T05:02:55
Lisa Vandever joins the show to talk about the Cinekink Film Festival and its selection process, challenges, motivations, and evolution. She also offers insight into the festival programmer mindset.
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20: Ingrid Stobbe and Elizabeth Mezzacappa, on Vibes from 2013-04-11T05:02:05
Frankie talks to Vibes alums Elizabeth Mezzacappa and Ingrid Stobbe. They reminisce about the production of Vibes, the Emerson curriculum, and embarrassing film festivals.
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19: Lloyd Kaufman, on Cannes and Fundraising from 2013-02-23T04:59:36
A seminal episode, a hero of Frankie’s and many of the pod’s guests, Lloyd Kaufman joins to discuss the upcoming release of Return to Nuke ‘Em High, how IndieGoGo provides market ...
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18: Shaun Clarke, on Cinematography and Teaching from 2013-02-13T04:55:17
Shaun Clarke discusses Tisch School of the Arts, learning cinematography techniques in Prague, his working style with directors, and a general hatred for working with actors. http://www.shaunclarke...
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17: Jon Ryan on Acting, Part 2 from 2013-02-04T04:52:39
In part 2, Jon Ryan discusses his experiences on the Red Cow productions, and he and Frankie talk about the challenges of playing characters of one’s comfort zone.
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16: Jon Ryan on Acting, Part 1 from 2013-01-28T04:51:48
Jon Ryan, star of A-Bo the Humonkey and Sexually Frank, joins the show to discuss musical theater, the influence of Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones, and student projects.
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15: Richard Taylor and Zach Beins, on Self-Promotion from 2013-01-13T04:51:03
Richard Taylor and Zach Beins from Bizjack Flemco productions, creators of The Misled Romance of Cannibal Girl and Incest Boy and Atom the Amazing Zombie Killer, discuss having a directing partners...
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14: Mark Santos, on Special Effects Makeup from 2013-01-07T04:50:21
“Makeup” Mark Santos, creator of the A-Bo the Humonkey prosthetic, joins the show to advise young makeup artists and talk shop.
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13: Maya Murphy, on Acting Careers from 2013-01-02T04:49:40
New York-based actress and Sexually Frank alum Maya Murphy joins to discuss hints and advice on pursuing an acting career, discussing bad student projects, musical theater BFAs, a number of useful ...
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12: Ronny Carlsson, on Reviewing, Releasing, and Sweden from 2012-12-24T04:48:31
Founder of FilmBizarro.com and Swedish-based filmmaker Ronny Carlsson joins the show to discuss film reviewing, independent releasing, and underground filmmaking abroad.
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11: Jake Emanuel and Willie Block, on Screenwriting from 2012-12-19T04:47:44
Old friends and creative collaborators Jake Emanuel and Willie Block join the podcast to talk about their recent success in screenwriting in Hollywood, detailing their signing with CAA and being hi...
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10: Paul Santagada, on Visual Effects from 2012-12-03T04:46:30
Visual Effects artist and colorist Paul Santagada joins the show to discuss his industry work, both past and present, and offers advice to aspiring effects artists.
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09: Karen Rae Kaltenborn Nothstein, on Norwegian Film from 2012-11-19T04:44:50
This week Frankie talks to old classmate and current script doctor for Norwegian film producers, Karen Rae Kaltenborn Nothstein. We visit Karen’s past, her wide-eyed wonderment for American f...
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08: Jonathan Hunt, on the History of Red Cow from 2012-11-12T04:44:05
Long time friend and collaborator Jon Hunt joins Discount Film School to review, in detail, Frankie’s very initial filmmaking inclinations, including a story about going to Montreal to learn ...
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07: Gregory Hanson, on InFEST and Low Budget Horror from 2012-11-06T04:38:02
Frankie talks to Gregory Hanson, low budget horror director and the exhibitor behind the Spectacle Theater’s monthly screening series “InFEST Underground.” To submit to InFEST, vi...
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06: Neil Murphy Part 2, on Festival Advice from 2012-10-18T04:20:13
Neil Murphy takes his experience submitting and being accepted to film festivals and attempts to impart the lessons he’s learned.
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05: Neil Murphy, on Early Filmmaking and Festivals from 2012-09-30T04:20:12
Fellow filmmaker Neil Murphy discusses his early filmmaking life, the pitfalls of amateur short films, and his vast festival experience.
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04: C.E. Courtney, on personal life and art from 2012-09-21T04:20:11
Frankie talks with former professor and current friend/collaborator C.E. Courtney. C.E. discusses early photography, his family life and MFA thesis, his time at the AFI, teaching, and current proje...
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03: Stefan Popescu, Sydney Underground Film Festival from 2012-09-18T04:20:10
We talk to Stefan Popescu, director, founder, and programmer of the Sydney Underground Film Festival. Stefan discusses his own low budget filmmaking pursuits, the questionable moral of the Australi...
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02: Geoff Tarulli, on Troma from 2012-09-17T04:11:12
Frankie sits down with Geoff Tarulli and discusses their trip to Niagra Falls to shoot Geoff’s documentary, “Movies of the Future With Lloyd Kaufman.” Frankie and Geoff discuss ar...
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01: Cyle and Dan on NAB 2012 from 2012-09-10T03:35:18
Frankie, Cyle, and Dan talk geek, reviewing the cool new toys debuting at NAB, including the new Black Magic Cinema Camera.
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