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Film Trooper Podcast with Scott McMahon: A Filmmaking Podcast

Welcome to Film Trooper, where we empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier—anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier—anyone can sell their film directly to the world.  Film sales and marketing are the last barriers!  To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the place that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur.

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Film Trooper Podcast with Scott McMahon: A Filmmaking Podcast
ANNOUNCEMENT: Filmmaker Process - Need Help Getting Your Film Funded, Finished and Distributed? from 2021-06-02T14:51:01

After working in the IFH labs for the first part of 2021 I can finally announce what it is. May I introduce Indie Film Hustle's FILMMAKER PROCESS.

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BONUS EPISODE: Richard Linklater - Inside the 90's Indie Film Revolution from 2021-04-20T14:31:24

Well I put out an episode back in 2019 putting my dream list of guests out into the universe and in the past four months I've been humbled to have some amazing filmmakers and screenwriters on the s...

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CROSSOVER: The Art of the $9000 Micro Budget Indie Film with Edward Burns from 2021-04-07T21:05:43

We have made it to 450 episodes of the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. The IFH Tribe has given me 450 opportunities to serve them and for that I am humbled. Thank you all for allowing me to do what I lo...

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SPECIAL EVENT: Oliver Stone | Directing, Screenwriting and Surviving the Vicious Hollywood Game from 2020-12-28T18:50:02

Today on the show I bring you one of the most influential and iconic filmmakers in the history of cinema, three-time Oscar® winner Oliver Stone. Throughout his legendary career, Oliver Stone has se...

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CROSSOVER: How to Make $1.5 Million Self Distributing an Indie Film with Christopher Rufo (CROSSOVER EVENT) from 2020-11-19T19:12

Today we have a very special episode. I am doing a cross-over episode with a member of the IFH Podcast Network, the Indie Film Academy Podcast. I will, from time to time, be highlighting Filmtrepre...

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CROSSOVER: Why Most Independent Films Never Make Money from 2020-10-27T19:35:23

Alex Ferrari has been thinking about doing this podcast for a long time. In the tradition of Why Filmmakers are Always So Damn Broke & What They Can Do to Change It this episode is going to be a co...

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CROSSOVER: Big Budget Visual Effects on a Micro-Budget with Kevin Good from 2020-10-06T13:08:59

Today on the show we have low-budget visual effects master Kevin Good. Kevin is a freelance cinematographer, VFX artist, and director. He has worked on diverse projects from creating television pil...

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CROSSOVER: Making Money&Cracking the Amazon Code for Self Distribution with Ismael Gomez from 2020-09-23T23:44:16

Today on the show we have a filmmaker that was able to crack the Amazon code and actually make money self-distributing his low-budget film on the platform. His name is Ismael Gomez.

Isma...

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SNEAK PEEK - Christopher Nolan: The Directors Series Podcast from 2020-09-14T12:53:49

This season we will be deconstructing the work and career of film director Christopher Nolan on The Directors Series Podcast hosted by Cameron Beyl.

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160: Announcing the IFH Podcast Network for Filmmakers from 2020-07-24T19:08:15

The IFH Podcast Network makes it easy for you to discover, connect, and engage with industry-leading filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts, all in one place. We curate the best podcasts that will h...

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159: Rise of the Filmtrepreneur with Alex Ferrari from 2020-04-07T00:16:43

FINAL EPISODE:  Lessons Learned
In this episode, I'm joined once again by my good friend and fellow podcaster, Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle.  Since this is the final episode for the Film ...

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158: What Happens When You Make A Movie For The Mob? from 2019-03-06T02:20:07

What Happens When You Make A Movie For The Mob?
In this episode, I'm joined again by my good friend and fellow podcaster, Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle.  Alex shares with us how he wrote t...

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157: How To Make Films For China from 2019-02-09T15:17:39

[Podcast] How To Make Films For China
In this episode, returning guest, Thomas Lim from Sun Entertainment Culture Shares with us how filmmakers can make films for the Chinese market.

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156: Film Distribution Secrets with Tucia Lyman from 2019-01-24T23:53:13

In this episode, I am joined by Tucia Lyman, filmmaker of "M.O.M." as we discuss what to do with your film when it's finished and you are searching for film distribution.

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155: What Really To Do With Your Indie Film from 2018-12-19T15:41:25

In this episode, Ashley Scott Meyers from the SellingYourScreenplay.com joins us to discuss what filmmakers really should do when they finish their indie films.  Listen in as Meyers shares what he'...

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154: Creating an Epic Viking Horror Film from 2018-12-19T02:55:34

In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb, interviews Titus Paar, the filmmaker behind the epic Viking Horror film, "The Legend of Dark Rider".

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153: How To Create VR and Augmented Reality Films from 2018-12-12T06:41:29

In this episode, the Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb, interviews VR and Augmented Reality filmmaker, Craig Stiff.
 
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152: How To Create Practical Effects For Your Film from 2018-12-07T01:34:46

In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb, interviews the filmmakers of "Slice of Life", Dino Julius & Luka Hrgovic. You'll discover how they made practical effects work in their low budget Sc...

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151: How Do You Start Your CGI Filmmaking Career? from 2018-07-01T18:40

In this episode, we discover what happens when a CGI artist and his wife double down on a Kickstarter campaign to make their short film series featuring a lot of CGI shots. Listen in as Indie Fil...

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150: How To Level Up Your Filmmaking Career from 2018-06-20T21:54

In this episode, VIP Film Summit creator, Ron Newcomb, talks with legendary filmmaker Eduardo Sanchez about "The Blair Witch Project" and what life was like after that pivotal movie.

Thi...

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149: Lessons Learned From Indie Film Hustle from 2018-04-27T00:45

In this episode, Alex Ferrari returns to share what he's learned in the years since launching "Indie Film Hustle". In addition, Alex shares with us what he's learned from crowdfunding and self-dis...

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148: Discussing Story and A Well Written Script from 2018-04-12T03:36

In this episode, VIP Film Summit Founder, Ron Newcomb, interviews award-winning filmmaker, Greg Green about looking at filmmaking through the lens of the writer.  Discussing the importance of story...

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147: How To Make Live Theater Into A Film from 2018-03-29T23:07

In this episode,Ron Newcomb, founder of the VIP Film Summit, was able to sit down with two of the producers from "Hamelt in the Golden Vale" and speak about using a public domain written Shakespere...

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146: What I Learned From My Hiatus From Film Trooper (Part 2) from 2018-03-20T14:23

In this episode, we continue our conversation about my lengthy hiatus to share what I've learned while being away.  My special guest is Kyle Erwin from "The Backyard Space Opera" podcast.
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Film Trooper Podcast with Scott McMahon: A Filmmaking Podcast
145: What I Learned From My Hiatus From Film Trooper (Part 1) from 2018-03-20T06:23

In this episode, I've returned from a lengthy hiatus to share what I've learned while being away.  My special guest is Kyle Erwin from "The Backyard Space Opera" podcast.

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144: How To Sell Your Film To A Distributor from 2017-11-15T03:37

In this episode, we are joined by returning guest, Scott Kirkpatrick, SVP at DRG.TV. Kirkpatrick shares with us the day-in-the-life of a film executive and how they go about buying and selling fil...

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142: How To Sell Your Film at The American Film Market (AFM) from 2017-10-27T01:06

In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb interviews the Managing Director of The American Film Market (AFM), Jonathan Wolf. Discover what the film market is and how best to utilize the event...

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141: Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers with Richard RB Botto from 2017-10-22T18:59

In this episode, we are joined by Richard "RB" Botto, author of the book, "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers". You might know RB as the founder of Stage 32 and RAZOR Magazine. Discover why crowdsourci...

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140: Filmmakers&Actors: Working a Full-Time Job While Pursuing Your Dream from 2017-10-16T19:45

In this episode, we explore how filmmakers and actors can still work a full-time job while pursuing their dreams, but also how they can combine what they do to have the best of both worlds. Our gu...

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139: How To Get A Named Actor In Your Film and How To Work With SAG (part 2) from 2017-09-28T03:49

In this episode, we continue our series on how to get a named actor in your indie film and how to work with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Our two featured guests are New York's indie film directo...

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138: How To Get A Named Actor In Your Film and How To Work With SAG (part 1) from 2017-09-02T19:42

[Podcast] How To Get A Named Actor In Your Film and How To Work With SAG (part 1) In this episode, we uncover how to get a named actor in your indie film and how to work with the Screen Actors Guil...

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137: Filmmaker Problems and How To Fix Them from 2017-08-23T05:34

In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb, joins me as we banter about the common problems indie filmmakers deal with and how they can fix them.

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136: How To Take Your Indie Film On The Road from 2017-06-22T00:26

In this episode, I'm joined by the Angry Filmmaker himself, Kelley Baker, as he shares with us his latest book, "Road Dog", detailing the adventures of how to take your indie film on the road.
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135: How to Sell Your Film to Netflix from 2017-05-17T16:01

In this episode, former podcast guest, Jonny Von Wallstöm, shares with us how to sell your film to Netflix.

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134: How to Gain Access to Anyone from 2017-05-04T19:04

In this episode, I'm joined by fellow podcaster, Michael Schein, as he shares with us how filmmakers can gain access to anyone.

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133: How to Market Your Indie Film (Part 2) from 2017-04-21T01:36

In this episode, we continue part 2 of how to market your indie film by LIVE workshopping Jamie Benyon's and Lucy Jordan's indie film, Time of the Season.

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132: How to Market Your Indie Film (Part 1) from 2017-04-13T18:02

In this episode, we workshop the film, "Time of the Season", and explore tactics of how to market an indie film in today's digital landscape. This is part 1 of the workshop.

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131: Predicting Disruptions in the Entertainment Industry from 2017-04-04T12:35

In this episode, I'm joined by Gabriella Mirabelli, host of the Up Next podcast. Her podcast focuses on new ideas and new technology that are causing seismic shifts the media industry. Gabriella i...

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130: How to Make a Web Series a Success from 2017-03-22T19:02

In this episode, we discover how to make a web series a success. Nick Hagen and Mercedes Rose, Co-Creators of Haunting of Sunshine Girl, share the secrets on how they turned their hit YouTube web ...

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129: How Do Movies Make Money? from 2017-03-09T03:46

In this episode, we go deep down the rabbit hole and explore how movies make money and how it affects the independent filmmaker.

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128: How To Make Money Off Your Documentary Film with Christopher Rufo from 2017-02-16T23:45

In this episode, I rebroadcast my interview with documentary filmmaker, Christopher Rufo as he shares with us how he made $1.5M from self-distributing his documentary film.

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127: 10 Ways To Improve Your Luck As A Filmmaker from 2017-02-09T22:00

In this episode, I explore 10 ways a filmmaker can increase their luck.

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126: The 6 Gold-Mine Genres of Indie Hollywood with Scott Kirkpatrick from 2017-01-17T04:52

In this episode, I rebroadcast my interview with Scott Kirkpatrick, Author of "Writing for the Green Light: How to make your script the one Hollywood notices". At the time of this interview, Kirk...

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125: What Self-Publishing a Book Taught Me About Selling Films Online from 2017-01-07T20:52

In this episode, I go through the step-by-step process of how I self-published my book and how that can help you sell your film online more effectively. File this under film distribution and sales...

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124: Lessons Learned From The New World of Film Distribution With Peter Broderick from 2016-12-28T05:16

In this episode, I'm joined by indie film distribution expert, Peter Broderick, as we explore the lessons learned from the New World of Film Distribution.

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123: How To Pitch To A Hollywood Executive with Stephanie Palmer, Good in a Room from 2016-12-13T07:27

In this rebroadcast episode, I interview former Director of Creative Affairs for MGM Studios, and now the founder of Good In A Room, Stephanie Palmer. Stephanie teaches filmmakers and screenwriter...

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122: Sound Recording and Mixing Tips For Your Indie Film from 2016-12-04T03:09

In this episode, we get sound recording and mixing tips for our indie films from Sam Ejnes, Mix Technician on Game of Thrones.

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121: How To Make A Living From Your Web Series and Documentaries with Lucas Longacre from 2016-11-24T08:14

In this episode, I speak with Lucas Longacre from Iron Way Entertainment about how he and his wife are able to make a living from their web series and documentaries.

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120: Don’t Take Your Film To A Festival: The American Film Market (AFM) from 2016-11-03T22:28

In this episode, I unpack why you wouldn't want to take your film to a festival and bring it to the American Film Market.

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119: Imagine Making $193M Off Your Micro-Budget Film with Oren Peli from 2016-10-20T05:17

In this episode, I polish off an old interview and rebroadcast it for you. Listen in as you get a detailed account of all the emotions and business steps that went into turning "Paranormal Activit...

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118: How To Find Your Next Movie Concept (Part 1) with Brooks Elms from 2016-10-12T18:14

In this episode, returning guest, Brooks Elms, who is a filmmaker and screenwriter is here to take us through the process of finding a movie concept that speaks to you and your audience.

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117: Better Control Over Your Film Distribution with Dot Studio Pro from 2016-10-05T17:36

In this episode, I interview Phoenix Gonzalez, COO at Dot Studio Pro, who explains how her company offers better distribution control for filmmakers.

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116: How To Get People To Come To Your Screening with Alex Petrovich from 2016-09-21T23:41

In this episode, I interview filmmaker, Alex Petrovich, as he allows his film, "BAD PEOPLE", to be workshopped live on the podcast to get better marketing ideas for his upcoming screening.
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115: How To Get A Meeting with Netflix, HBO, and CNN For Your Documentary with Jonny Wallström from 2016-09-16T00:56

In this episode, I interview Swedish filmmaker, Jonny Wallström about how his documentary, The Pearl of Africa, landed him meetings with Netflix, HBO, and CNN.

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114: Overcoming Death and Making Movies That Matter with Jenna Edwards from 2016-09-07T21:03

In this episode, I interview actress and award winning producer, Jenna Edwards, about surviving a near death experience to learn how to make movies that matter.

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113: How To Get A Distribution Deal with The Bet from 2016-08-30T21:09

I interview the team behind the raunchy American comedy, "The Bet". Producer, Reza Riazi, and Co-Producer and Writer, Chris Jay, share with us how they got the funding and distribution for their f...

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112: What If Your Script SUCKS&How To Fix It (Part 2) from 2016-08-17T06:51

In this episode, I explore what happens when your script isn't working and how to fix it. This is part 2 of this special series, so be sure to listen in on part 1 before continuing with this episo...

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111: What If Your Script SUCKS&How To Fix It (Part 1) from 2016-07-29T06:14

In this podcast episode, I explore what happens when your script isn't working and how to fix it.

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110: How To Make MONEY with Your Live Screenings, Christopher Everett from 2016-07-03T23:40

In this episode, documentary filmmaker, Christopher Everett, shares how he makes money from the live screenings of, "Wilmington on Fire".

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109: How Do You Actually Make A Living As A Filmmaker? with Jason Kartalian from 2016-06-24T00:06

Filmmaker and former distribution executive, Jason Kartalian, discusses how does someone actually make a living as a filmmaker?

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108: How To Make and Sell a Micro-Budget Film with Alex Ferrari from 2016-06-16T04:16

In this episode, Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle returns to discuss how to make and sell a micro-budget film.

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107: How to Become a Local Filmmaking Hero with Chris White from 2016-06-10T22:33

In this episode, filmmaker, Chris White, shares tips on how to become a local filmmaking hero.

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106: Driver X – Art&Science of No Budget Filmmaking with Mark Stolaroff from 2016-04-08T01:04

Film Trooper Podcast - Driver X and the Art & Science of No Budget Filmmaking with Mark Stolaroff.

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105: What Happens in a PIXAR Brain Trust Meeting? Disney Screenwriter, Rob Edwards Explains from 2016-03-16T20:51

Rob Edwards, Screenwriter of Disney's "Treasure Planet" and "The Princess and the Frog", shares the secrets to Pixar's Brain Trust storytelling method.

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104: How To Sell Your Script with Brooks Elms from 2016-02-11T05:53

In this episode, I speak with filmmaker and screenwriter, Brooks Elms, as he takes on his journey of selling his sci-fi, action script, "Snowfall".

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103: Star Wars Meets Shakespeare with Author Ian Doescher from 2016-02-02T04:35

In this episode, I speak with New Times Best Selling Author, Ian Doescher, about his books, "William Shakespeare's Star Wars".

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102: What are the 4 Pillars of Storytelling with Patrick Moreau of StillMotion from 2016-01-22T02:03

Patrick Moreau of StillMotion discusses the 4 Pillars of Story that help documentary filmmakers tell better stories.

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101: What is the Future of Filmmaking? A Lightsaber Duel Reveals the Secret from 2016-01-09T20:33

What is the future of filmmaking when it comes time to sell your film online? A short film involving a lightsaber duel reveals the secret. Learn more!

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100: Film Marketing Fridays, What are the 3 Biggest Pains for Filmmakers? And How to Fix Them from 2015-12-07T08:41

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS - PODCAST In this episode, I explore the 3 biggest pains that plague filmmakers and how we can fix them. Download Presentation Slides (PDF) Download the Ideal Fan Checklist Q...

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099: State of Affairs in Indie Film with Dave Bullis from 2015-11-12T14:57

Dave Bullis - Podcast In this episode, I interview the host of the Dave Bullis Podcast, Dave himself.  Bullis has interviewed nearly 100 experts in the independent film world, and his perspective o...

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098: Film Marketing Fridays, How To Market Yourself As A Stunt Performer from 2015-11-07T01:12

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS - PODCAST Today is a special session, all dedicated to stunt performers!  My guest is stunt performer and coordinator, Matt Covert. Download Presentation Slides (PDF) Subscri...

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097: Bridging the Indie Gap with Brad Wilke of Smarthouse Creative from 2015-11-02T19:41

Co-Founder, Smarthouse Creative, Brad Wilke - Podcast In this episode, I interview Program Director, Seattle International Film Festival, and Co-Founder of Smarthouse Creative, Brad Wilke ... as we...

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096: Digital Marketing for the Storypeneur with Annelise Larson from 2015-10-24T22:11

Digital Marketing Expert, Annelise Larson on the Film Trooper Podcast In this episode, I interview Digital Marketing Expert, Annelise Larson, who focuses on helping the Storypeneur conquer the chal...

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095: Film Marketing Fridays, How To Get The Word of Mouth Out For Your Film from 2015-10-17T02:41

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST I have a return guest!  David Andrade from Theory Animation.  We discuss the latest infographic from ReferralCandy.com about how to get the word of mou...

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094: Film Marketing Fridays, Using Live Events to Market and Fund Your Film from 2015-10-09T19:58

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, my guests include, John Trigonis from IndieGoGo, Jeff Vogt from Imagination Media Studios, and Stephen Tucker from Immerss, as we disc...

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093: Demystifying the Myth of the Starving Artist with Cory Huff from 2015-10-02T02:33

The Abundant Artist Coach, Cory Huff on the Film Trooper Podcast In this episode, I interview the founder of The Abundant Artist, Cory Huff, as he helps demystify the myth of the starving artist.  ...

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092: Film Festival Secrets with Christopher Holland from 2015-09-21T16:02

Film Festival Secrets, Christopher Holland on the Film Trooper Podcast In this episode, I interview author of “Film Festival Secrets”, Christopher Holland. Subscribe with iTunes Subscribe to the Yo...

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091: Respect the Process with Commercial Director, Filmmaker and Comedian, Jordan Brady from 2015-09-10T14:09

Respect the Process, Jordan Brady on the Film Trooper Podcast In this episode, I interview commercial director, comedian, and fellow podcaster of “Respect the Process”, Jordan Brady. Subscribe with...

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089: Film Marketing Fridays, Crowdfunding Your Finishing Funds from 2015-09-07T20:48

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I explore strategies for building a crowdfunding campaign with guest filmmaker and fellow podcaster, Jamie Francis. Subscribe with iTu...

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088: Producer’s Rep and Founder of Producer Foundry, Ben Yennie from 2015-09-03T03:25

Producer Foundry, Ben Yennie on the Film Trooper Podcast In this episode, I catch up with Producer’s Rep and Founder of Producer Foundry, Ben Yennie, as he shares his insights on the film industry ...

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087: How a Filmmaker Made $90,000 Selling His Short Film Online with Alex Ferrari (Part 2) from 2015-08-28T09:20

Indie Film Hustle, Alex Ferrari on the Film Trooper Podcast In this episode (Part 2 of 2), I interview, Alex Ferrari, founder of Indie Film Hustle, and filmmaker of the short film, “Broken”, which ...

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086: How a Filmmaker Made $90,000 Selling His Short Film Online with Alex Ferrari (Part 1) from 2015-08-28T01:20

Indie Film Hustle, Alex Ferrari on the Film Trooper Podcast In this episode (Part 1 of 2), I interview, Alex Ferrari, founder of Indie Film Hustle, and filmmaker of the short film, “Broken”, which ...

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085: Film Marketing Fridays, Pricing Your Film from 2015-08-21T06:20

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I explore several questions from guest filmmaker, Matt Garman, including how to work with a casting director, finding named stars, how...

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084: Film Marketing Fridays, What is Your Unfair Advantage? from 2015-08-15T05:29

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I explore ways to successfully navigate Hollywood with guest filmmaker, Thomas Lim. Subscribe with iTunes Subscribe to the YouTube Cha...

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083: Film Marketing Fridays, Facebook Marketing for Filmmakers (Part 2) from 2015-08-08T05:54

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session (part 2 of 2), I tackle several questions from guest filmmaker, Phillip Abraham, as we steer our way to answering using Facebook to mar...

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082: Film Marketing Fridays, Facebook Marketing for Filmmakers (Part 1) from 2015-08-07T11:50

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session (part 1 of 2), I tackle several questions from guest filmmaker, Phillip Abraham, as we steer our way to answering using Facebook to mar...

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081: Film Marketing Fridays, What Results Do You Want? from 2015-08-01T13:01

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I explore the deeper questions of marketing which is to figure out “what results do you want?” DO YOU LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING?  LEAVE...

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080: Film Marketing Fridays, Forget Marketing from 2015-07-25T15:14

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I tackle the common pain for most über indie filmmakers who just don’t want to do any marketing. DO YOU LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING?  LEA...

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079: Film Marketing Fridays, VOD Sales Projections from 2015-07-22T00:22

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I explore the myth of VOD Sales Projections and how to better understand the numbers.  All in an effort to help the über independent f...

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078: Film Marketing Fridays, The Buyer’s Circle from 2015-07-04T03:00

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I’m joined by guest filmmaker (all the way from Ahmedabad, India), Rihaan Patel. Rihaan wanted to know more about the marketing and sa...

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077: How a Filmmaker Made $1.3 Million Selling His Film Directly To Customers with Christopher Rufo from 2015-07-01T04:17

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER, CHRISTOPHER RUFO ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I talk with Director, Christopher Rufo, as he explains how he made $1.3 million selling his film directly to cus...

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076: Film Marketing Fridays, What Am I Really Marketing? from 2015-06-29T04:35

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I’m joined by guest filmmakers, Richard and Holly Soriano, as we go over a few of their questions and ask the bigger question … What A...

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075: Q&A with Dark Haven Studios and Mike Lundahl from 2015-06-23T00:51

 Q&A with DARK HAVEN STUDIOS, MIKE LUNDAHL ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I talk with Dark Haven Studios Founder, Mike Lundahl, as we go over a few of his business and marketing quest...

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074: Indie Film Academy Perspective with Jason Buff from 2015-06-16T23:33

INDIE FILM ACADEMY FOUNDER, JASON BUFF ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview Indie Film Academy founder, Jason Buff and get his perspective on the state of independent film as he...

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073: Film Marketing Fridays – Marketing Tips for a Web Series from 2015-06-14T01:09

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I’ll be joined by guest filmmaker and actress, Marysia Trembecka as we tackle some of her marketing questions that pertain to her upco...

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072: Film Marketing Fridays – Why You Only Want To Sell To One Person from 2015-06-06T09:14

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I’m joined by guest filmmakers, Arian Harandi and Melissa Izbicki, as they ask several questions that can be helpful to other filmmake...

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071: Film Marketing Fridays – What If You Don’t Take Your Film To A Festival? from 2015-05-31T05:44

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I’m joined by filmmaker, Alrik Bursell, as we explore the question, “What if you don’t take your film to a festival?” DO YOU LIKE WHAT...

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070: Film Marketing Fridays, Film Festivals … Yay or Nay? from 2015-05-16T08:38

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this session, I’m joined by Skyline Indie Film Festival Founder, Brian Patrick, as we discuss the incentive and value of the film festival for filmm...

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069: Healing Through Art, From Heroin Addiction to Filmmaker, Marisa Vitali Explains from 2015-05-06T04:54

ACTRESS & PRODUCER, MARISA VITALI ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I speak with NY Actress and Producer, Maris Vitali, about her new film “Grace” and the real-life struggle of recoverin...

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068: Film Marketing Fridays, IRON MAN Right or Wrong? from 2015-05-03T01:34

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this session,  I tackle the comments made by Mr. Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr. and his thoughts on indie film. I NEED YOUR LOVE … LEAVE A RAT...

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067: Film Marketing Fridays, How Not to be Afraid of Marketing from 2015-04-25T01:12

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this session, I tackle why some filmmakers may have objections to doing their own marketing and how to overcome this fear. I NEED YOUR LOVE … LEAVE...

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066: Film Marketing Fridays, How Do You Promote Your Film Without Annoying Everyone? from 2015-03-27T11:44

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this session, I’m joined by filmmaker, Bojan Dubalic, as he asks some very specific questions as it pertains to his new feature film, “Project Euge...

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065: Film Marketing Fridays, Your Marketing Questions Answered from 2015-03-21T01:13

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this epic 2-hour session, Digital Marketer, Chris Reed and I answer your film marketing questions. I NEED YOUR LOVE … LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW IN ...

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064: Film Marketing Fridays, Marketing Tips When You Have a Full Time Job from 2015-03-15T07:17

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I’m joined by guest filmmaker, Matt Pillischer, as we tackle some film marketing questions on his film, “A Dark Souvenir”.  The big qu...

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063: Writing for the Green Light: How to Make Your Script the One Hollywood Notices with Scott Kirkpatrick from 2015-03-15T04:19

AUTHOR & DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION, SCOTT KIRKPATRICK ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the Director of Distribution for MarVista Entertainment, and ...

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062: Film Marketing Fridays, How Do You Get Discovered? from 2015-03-07T09:54

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode I do my best to answer David Andrade’s question of “How do you get discovered?”   David is founder of the Theory Animation Studio Listen

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061: Film Marketing Fridays, 10 Marketing Questions from 2015-02-14T05:40

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode I do my best to answer 10 Film Marketing Questions for filmmaker, Tom Wadlow, over at Lightfilms Listen

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060: Film Marketing Fridays, How Do I Get My Targeted Audience To Buy My Film? from 2015-02-10T05:43

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this Film Marketing Friday, I am joined by filmmaker Sérgio Toledo and his new film, Bola ao Cesto – O resgate de uma história (Ball to the Basket ...

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059: Film Marketing Fridays, Can Someone Else Do The Marketing? from 2015-02-06T14:17

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this Film Marketing Friday, I am joined by Australian filmmaker Sky Crompton whose film “Citizen Jia Li” was an official selection at a wide array o...

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058: What Is The Most Important Thing Filmmakers Need To Do Before Submitting Their Film To An Aggregator? Jay Friedman from bitMAX Explain from 2015-01-28T07:16

DIRECTOR OF SALES AT bitMAX, JAY FRIEDMAN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I speak with Jay Friedman, Director of Sales from bitMAX, one of the top approved aggregators for iTunes, Ama...

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057: How To Be A Filmmaker By Helping Others with Darwin Carlisle of First Class Reels from 2014-12-16T19:25

DIRECTOR/ENTREPRENEUR, DARWIN CARLISLE ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I interview the Founder of First Class Reels, Darwin Carlisle, who helps actors and business people make video r...

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056: A Real Film Trooper In Action, Animator Morr Meroz Explains from 2014-12-09T18:11

BLOOP ANIMATION FOUNDER, MORR MEROZ ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I interview a real Film Trooper.  All animator, Morr Meroz wants to do is to make animated films.  So, he built a b...

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055: Film Marketing Fridays, List Building from 2014-12-06T03:34

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this Film Marketing Friday, I discuss “List Building” and why it’s so important for the success of your film. I NEED LOVE … LEAVE A RATING AND REVIE...

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054: Helping You Align with Your Deepest Truths and Create Possibilities For Your Life From That Place, with Andy Drish of The Foundation from 2014-12-01T19:27

THE FOUNDATION CO-FOUNDER, ANDY DRISH ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I interview the Co-Founder of The Foundation, Andy Drish, whose mission is to “Help people align with their deepe...

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053: Filmmakers, Remember What You’re Worth, with Chris Johnson, Co-Founder of Simplifilm from 2014-11-24T23:52

CO-FOUNDER of SIMPLIFILM, CHRIS JOHNSON ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I interview the Co-Founder of Simplifilm, Chris Johnson, as he gives some great poignant and direct feedback fo...

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052: Film Marketing Fridays, Volume vs. Value from 2014-11-21T21:07

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this Film Marketing Friday, I explore why über indie filmmakers should play the “value” game and not the “volume” game. I NEED LOVE … LEAVE A RATING...

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051: Voices For Vets and The One-Year Anniversary of Film Trooper with Kevin McMahon from 2014-11-19T00:56

ARTIST/VETERAN, KEVIN McMAHON ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, not only do I celebrate Veteran’s Day with my special guest, Kevin McMahon (my father), but this also marks the one-year ...

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050: Film Marketing Fridays, Examples and What You Should Really Be Marketing from 2014-10-12T18:14

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this Film Marketing Friday, I’ll illustrate how other indie filmmakers are properly using online marketing skills to sell their films … and the secr...

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049: Imagine writing a script with your mom and getting the film made, Bram Hoover explains from 2014-10-12T17:59

ACTOR/SCREENWRITER, BRAM HOOVER ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I interview Bram Hoover, who is an actor and screenwriter of the new film, 23 Blast.  Based on a true story, 23 Blast c...

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048: Film Marketing Fridays, How to Sell Your Film on Amazon (Part 2) from 2014-10-01T18:04

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this Film Marketing Friday, I’ll be discussing the topic of how to effectively sell your film on the Amazon marketplace.  This is “Part Deux” in thi...

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047: What if your debut feature film starred Juliette Lewis? Director, Jen McGowan explains from 2014-09-30T23:21

DIRECTOR, JEN McGOWAN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I interview Jen McGowan, the Director of “Kelly & Cal”, a new independent film starring Juliette Lewis and released by IFC.  List...

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046: Film Marketing Fridays, How to Sell Your Film on Amazon from 2014-09-14T01:21

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this Film Marketing Friday, I explore a unique way to maximize your chances of selling your film successfully on Amazon. I NEED LOVE … LEAVE A RATIN...

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045: Angel Investors for Filmmakers with the Producer Foundry, Ben Yennie from 2014-09-14T01:06

PRODUCER FOUNDRY, FOUNDER, BEN YENNIE ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I explore how a meeting with an Angel Investor might go for a filmmaker seeking investment funds with the Founder...

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044: How to change the representation of women in film with Thuc Nguyen of The Bitch Pack from 2014-09-11T06:17

THE BITCH PACK, FOUNDER, THUC NGUYEN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode of the Film Trooper podcast, I interview the Founder of The Bitch Pack, Thuc Nguyen.  Following up where the Bechde...

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043: Film Marketing Fridays, Implosion of the Pre-Sale? from 2014-09-11T06:00

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this Film Marketing Friday, I explore the question of what happens if the foundation of indie film financing, the foreign pre-sale … implodes?  Alon...

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042: Film Marketing Fridays: Sales Comp For Your Film from 2014-08-11T06:21

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST For this Film Marketing Friday, I have the pleasure of having a thoughtful discussion with filmmakers Jennifer Fischer of Think Ten Media Group and Pat...

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041: What is the wedding registry approach to crowdfunding? Emily Best of Seed&Spark explains. from 2014-08-09T05:56

SEED & SPARK, FOUNDER & CEO, EMILY BEST ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode of the Film Trooper podcast, I interview the Founder & CEO of Seed & Spark, Emily Best.  Seed & Spark is much mo...

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040: Film Marketing Fridays, Digging Deep Into Loglines from 2014-08-02T01:28

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST For this Film Marketing Friday, I dig deeper into writing effective LOGLINES.  Why?  Because having a clear LOGLINE will help market and sell your idea...

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039: Learn How To Be Good In A Room When Pitching With Stephanie Palmer from 2014-07-30T19:26

GOOD IN A ROOM, STEPHANIE PALMER ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I interview former Director of Creative Affairs for MGM Studios, and now the founder of Good In A Room, Stephanie Palm...

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038: Fizzle Co-founder, Caleb Wojcik from 2014-07-23T00:59

FIZZLE CO-FOUNDER, CALEB WOJCIK ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I interview one of the Co-Founders of Fizzle.Co, an amazing resource for helping entrepreneurs going from nothing to be...

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037: Film Marketing Fridays, Tips for a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign from 2014-07-04T18:59

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST For this Film Marketing Friday, we’ll talk with Jeremy Brunson, one of the producers for the film, Rosetta: Audio/Visual, as he shares with us how they...

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036: Film Marketing Fridays, What Is Your Pitch? from 2014-06-23T03:14

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST For this Film Marketing Friday, we’ll be looking at the next step after you’ve developed your sales sheets, I mean your movie poster … Now, what if som...

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035: Film Courage, Karen Worden&David Branin from 2014-06-23T02:59

FILM COURAGE, KAREN WORDEN & DAVID BRANIN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, I interview the team behind Film Courage (dot) com, Karen Worden and David Branin, as they share with me the ...

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034: Film Marketing Fridays, Sales Sheet Equals Your Movie Poster from 2014-06-07T00:27

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST For this Film Marketing Friday, we’ll be looking at sales sheets … or for us Film Troopers … the movie poster! I NEED LOVE … LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW ...

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033: Film Marketing Fridays, Who Made Money in the Gold Rush? from 2014-05-27T04:04

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, we pull the audio from the 3rd session of FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS, which is a Live Google Hangout on the Air session.  Join the Film T...

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032: Sheri Candler, Digital Marketing Strategist from 2014-05-21T01:13

INDEPENDENT FILM MARKETING STRATEGIST, SHERI CANDLER ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview Digital Marketing Strategist, Sheri Candler.  Get the real skinny on what it’ll take to...

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031: Film Marketing Fridays, How to Build Your Audience from 2014-05-17T02:30

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, we pull the audio from the 2nd session of FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS, which is a Live Google Hangout on the Air session.  Join the Film T...

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030: Film Marketing Fridays, Who Is Your Ideal Fan? from 2014-05-12T02:31

FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS – FILM TROOPER PODCAST  In this episode, we pull the audio from the first ever FILM MARKETING FRIDAYS, which is a Live Google Hangout on the Air session.  Join the Film Troop...

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028: Oren Peli, Creator of Paranormal Activity from 2014-05-05T04:14

CREATOR OF PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, OREN PELI ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview writer, director, producer, creator of Paranormal Activity.  Take an emotional ride as Oren shares...

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027: Eryn Goodman, Casting Director, Cast Iron Studios from 2014-04-28T18:01

CASTING DIRECTOR, ERYN GOODMAN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview Eryn Goodman, Casting Director for Cast Iron Studios in Portland, OR.  Cast Iron Studios handles the local ca...

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026: Cynthia Kahn, Amused Now (dot) com from 2014-04-23T21:55

AMUSED NOW CREATOR, CYNTHIA KAHN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview Cynthia Kahn of Amused Now.com.  She shares how she is helping independent artists of all sorts sell their ...

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025: Dennis Troutman, Talent Agent, Option Talent from 2014-03-11T00:22

TALENT AGENT, DENNIS TROUTMAN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview Dennis Troutman, Talent Agent for Option Talent.  Listen in as Dennis gives a behind-scenes look at what it’s ...

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024: Tony Mendoza, Filmmaker from 2014-02-13T17:47

FILMMAKER, TONY MENDOZA ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, you get to eve’s drop on a Skype conversation that filmmaker, Tony Mendoza, and I had when Tony reached out to ask me more about...

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023: Ted Rooney, Actor from 2014-02-04T21:12

ACTOR, TED ROONEY ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview actor, Ted Rooney, as he shares a wealth of insight of how hard it is to be a working actor and gets in depth about the cr...

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022: James Lyons, Valeri Fox Web Series from 2014-01-28T22:28

VALERI FOX CREATOR, JAMES LYONS ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview Redmond, Oregon filmmaker, James Lyons as we discuss his upcoming series, VALERI FOX, as well as, talk shop ...

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021: Jeremy Frandsen, Internet Marketing and Business Expert from 2014-01-08T07:18

INTERNET MARKETING EXPERT, JEREMY FRANDSEN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview internet marketing and business entrepreneur, Jeremy Frandsen of Internet Business Mastery Academ...

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020: Michael Taylor Fontaine, Casting Director of Casting House NW from 2014-01-08T07:12

CASTING DIRECTOR, MICHAEL TAYLOR FONTAINE  ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview Michael Taylor Fontaine, Casting Director of Casting House NW.  Listen in as Michael gives tremen...

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019: Windy Borman, Filmmaker of “The Eyes of Thailand” from 2013-12-13T00:30

FILMMAKER, WINDY BORMAN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview Windy Borman, filmmaker of the award winning documentary, “The Eyes of Thailand”, narrated by Ashley Judd.     “The ...

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018: Jason Van Orden, Bonus Interview from 2013-12-02T19:28

INTERNET MARKETING EXPERT, JASON VAN ORDEN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST This is a short bonus (the left overs) of my interview with internet marketing and entrepreneur expert, Jason Van Orden from I...

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017: Jason Van Orden, Internet Marketing&Entrepreneurial Expert from 2013-12-02T19:27

INTERNET MARKETING EXPERT, JASON VAN ORDEN ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I have the immense pleasure to interview internet marketing and entrepreneurial expert, Jason Van Orden, as w...

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016: Mike Vogel, Filmmaker and Transmedia Entrepreneur from 2013-11-04T02:24

TRANSMEDIA FILMMAKER, MIKE VOGEL ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode I interview filmmaker and transmedia entrepreneur, Mike Vogel.  Mike has made 2 feature films and his latest venture, PH...

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015: Stefan Feuerherdt, Willamette Writers Conference, Chairman from 2013-10-22T07:04

WILLAMETTE WRITER’S CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN, STEFAN FEUERHERDT ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I discuss the inner workings of the Willamette Writers Conference film lab with it’s Chairman...

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014: Lavenda Memory, Actress/Model/Fashion Photographer from 2013-10-10T04:36

ACTRESS, MODEL, PHOTOGRAPHER, LAVENDA MEMORY ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview Portland based actress, model, and full time fashion photographer, Lavenda Memory as she discus...

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013: Hotsquatch Entertainment, Jacqueline Gault and James Wilderhancock (Part 2) from 2013-10-05T21:57

JACQUELINE GAULT and JAMES WILDERHANCOCK ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST This is the 2nd part of my interview the founders of Hotsquatch Entertainment, Jacqueline Gault and James Wilderhancock.  They d...

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012: Hotsquatch Entertainment, Jacqueline Gault and James Wilderhancock (Part 1) from 2013-10-05T21:09

JACQUELINE GAULT and JAMES WILDERHANCOCK ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode I interview the founders of Hotsquatch Entertainment, Jacqueline Gault and James Wilderhancock.  They discuss th...

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011: Thomas Thorson (Interiors), Composer from 2013-09-24T22:37

COMPOSER, THOMAS THORSON (INTERIORS) ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode I interview Thomas Thorson, musician and composer extraordinaire.  We get deep into the art of emotions within his m...

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010: Marc Steele, Filmmaker of Future Perfect from 2013-09-23T02:04

FILMMAKER, MARC STEELE, FILMMAKER ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST It’s here the official (finally) format for the Film Trooper Podcast.  In this episode, I interview Portland/Vancouver based writer, di...

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009: Randal Jahnson, Screenwriter of The Doors and Mask of Zorro (Part 5) from 2013-09-22T22:18

SCREENWRITER, RANDALL JAHNSON ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST INTERVIEW PART 5 We continue our in depth conversation with screenwriter, Randall Jahnson, as we finally start talking about his experience...

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008: Randall Jahnson, Screenwriter of The Doors and Mask of Zorro (Part 4) from 2013-09-14T06:01

SCREENWRITER, RANDALL JAHNSON ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST INTERVIEW PART 4 We continue our in depth conversation with screenwriter, Randall Jahnson, as he shares some more Hollywood war stories. GU...

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007: Randall Jahnson, Screenwriter of The Doors and Mask of Zorro (Part 3) from 2013-09-14T03:11

SCREENWRITER, RANDALL JAHNSON ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST INTERVIEW PART 3 We continue our in depth conversation with screenwriter, Randall Jahnson, as he shares with us the rigorous process of wri...

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006: Randall Jahnson, Screenwriter of The Doors and Mask of Zorro (Part 2) from 2013-09-13T19:35

SCREENWRITER, RANDALL JAHNSON ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST INTERVIEW PART 2 In this episode, we continue our conversation with screenwriter, Randall Jahnson, as he talks about his first sold script,...

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005: Randall Jahnson, Screenwriter of The Doors and Mask of Zorro (Part 1) from 2013-09-13T03:49

SCREENWRITER, RANDALL JAHNSON ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST INTERVIEW PART 1 In this episode, the first of an in depth 4 part series, Scott interviews screenwriter, Randall Jahnson.  Writer of such f...

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004: Adam McMahon, Art Director of FireFall from 2013-09-12T01:22

ADAM McMAHON, ART DIRECTOR OF FIREFALL ON THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST In this episode, I interview my brother, Adam McMahon, Art Director for the new video game FIREFALL.  Adam discusses the developme...

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003: Bryce Fortner, Cinematographer of Portlandia (Part 2) from 2013-09-10T23:01

BRYCE FORTNER, CINEMATOGRAPHER (PART 2) – FILM TROOPER PODCAST Continuing our conversation with the cinematographer for Portlandia, Bryce Fortner.  This was originally recorded on May 24, 2011 at D...

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002: Bryce Fortner, Cinematographer of Portlandia (Part 1) from 2013-09-05T00:51

BRYCE FORTNER, CINEMATOGRAPHER (PART 1) – FILM TROOPER PODCAST Pulling from the archives of an older podcast, listen to the first part of my interview with the cinematographer for Portlandia, Bryce...

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001: Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast with Scott McMahon from 2013-09-04T21:43

INTRODUCTION TO THE FILM TROOPER PODCAST Welcome to the Film Trooper Podcast, where we try to help independent filmmakers become entrepreneurs. Based in Portland, Oregon, your host, Scott McMahon, ...

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