Film and Family
Kent & Anna Thalman
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We're a married couple of filmmakers, supporting our family of seven through doing work we love, together. It's been a long and difficult journey, and we still have a lot to learn, but for us, it's well-worth the effort.
We developed this podcast and the Feature Filmmaker Academy for anyone who wants a career making feature films, especially those balancing that pursuit with the responsibility of parenthood and providing for a family.
Tune in as we study success patterns of industry professionals, interview other feature filmmakers, share takeaways from our favorite film courses or books, and give behind-the-scenes breakdowns and insights on films you love.
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Ep. 106 - Stepping into Stiry: Entrepreneur to Entertainment
Send us Fan MailWe talk with filmmaker Dan Davis about the ethics of telling other people’s hardest stories and the business decisions that keep story-first work sustainable. Dan shares how Stiry…
Ep. 105 - From Disney to Indie: A Director's Journey with Blair Treu
Send us Fan MailBlair Treu shares his four-decade journey from student films to directing Disney Channel hits to documentary filmmaking, revealing the practical realities of building a career in the…
Ep. 104 - Hitting a Home Run on a Micro Budget Film with Lee Cipolla and Katherine Borda
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a decades-long dream project suddenly gains unstoppable momentum? For married filmmakers Lee and Katherine, their baseball-themed feature "Rally Caps" represents…
Ep. 103 - Crafting Transcendental-style Films Outside Hollywood with Josh and Jessica Jordan
Send us Fan MailJosh and Jessica Jordan share their unique cinematic journey where Eastern spirituality meets Texas landscapes in their black and white feature film "El Tonto Por Cristo" - the tale…
Ep. 102 - Legal Essentials for Filmmakers with Entertainment Attorney Pete Salsich III
Send us Fan MailLegal expertise isn't just a box to check—it's a vital component of successful filmmaking that can make or break your project. Entertainment attorney Pete Salsich III pulls back the…
Ep. 101 - When Faith Meets Film with Nathan and Meghan Leon
Send us Fan MailNathan and Meghan Leon share their journey as Christian filmmakers who have found creative ways to balance their family life with independent film production while maintaining…
Ep. 100 - Q&A with Anna Thalman at the St. Louis International Film Festival
Send us Fan MailCelebrating the 100th episode, we take a look back at our journey from conceptualizing our first low/no-budget feature film, "The Loved & Lost" to making a living as feature…
Ep. 99 - Self-Distributing a Profitable First Feature with Chris Peters
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we chat with Chris Peters, co-founder of Crave Content, about his journey from making backyard films with his brother-in-law David Lawrence to establishing a…
Ep. 98 - The Domino Effect with Producer Daren Smith
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we chat with independent film producer, author, and creative entrepreneur Daren Smith to uncover the often-overlooked role producers play in bringing a story into…
Ep. 97 - Less is More - Change Your Life in Ten Minutes
Send us Fan MailIn this episode as we uncover the powerful impact of time constraints on getting things done. We illustrate how setting tight time limits can drastically reduce procrastination and…
Ep. 96 - Self Distributing on Film Hub with Lenni Uitto
Send us Fan MailDirector of the post-apocalyptic film, Permafrost, Lenni Uitto takes us behind the scenes and shares his experiences making and ultimately self-distributing his first film with Film…
Ep. 95 - Approaching Your Career Like a Passionate Hobbyist
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we explore why thinking like a hobbyist filmmaker may be the fastest way to eventually transition into a professional career. Learn how starting with passion projects…
Ep. 94 - The Grit and Vision of Indie Filmmaking with Matthew Taggart
Send us Fan MailJoin the conversation as filmmaker Matthew Taggart pulls back the curtain on the life of an indie filmmaker, from his first leap into directing with "The Counterfeit Kid" to managing…
Ep. 93 - Four Walling and Self Distribution
Send us Fan MailWhere do I distribute the funds that I have procured for my film? How much will each facet of making a movie cost me so that I know how to lay out the budget?Once you have finished…
Ep. 92 - We're Back!
Send us Fan MailCheck Out Our Most Recent FilmFree "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist
Ep. 91 - Personal and Practical Storytelling with Feature Film Director Kiel Thorlton
Send us Fan MailCheck Out Our Most Recent FilmFree "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist
Ep. 90 - What Is The Value of A Movie?
Send us Fan MailHow do you add value to your film? What does that mean? What determines value and why would people pay money to watch what you make?It's impossible to amplify the and sell the value…
Ep. 89 - Support Yourself Financially, Making Feature Films
Send us Fan MailDo you think that you need to give up everything in your life to get your feature film off of the ground? The opposite may actually be true. Sacrificing your lifestyle will only…
Ep. 88 - Creating Character
Send us Fan MailHow well do you know your characters? Can you anticipate how a person would act in a variety of situations? In art, if you're drawing a person, you have to understand how bone…
Ep. 87 - You Make What You Are
Send us Fan MailAre you feeling overwhelmed with all that you need to accomplish? In this episode, we talk about the importance of self care and how to prioritize your time in order to feel…
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Film and Family has published 107 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
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