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. 104 - Hitting a Home Run on a Micro Budget Film with Lee Cipolla and Katherine Borda
Send a textWhat happens when a decades-long dream project suddenly gains unstoppable momentum? For married filmmakers Lee and Katherine, their baseball-themed feature "Rally Caps" represents both the…
Ep. 103 - Crafting Transcendental-style Films Outside Hollywood with Josh and Jessica Jordan
Send a textJosh 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 of an…
Ep. 102 - Legal Essentials for Filmmakers with Entertainment Attorney Pete Salsich III
Send a textLegal 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 a textNathan 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 creative…
Ep. 100 - Q&A with Anna Thalman at the St. Louis International Film Festival
Send a textCelebrating 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 filmmakers…
Ep. 99 - Self-Distributing a Profitable First Feature with Chris Peters
Send a textIn 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 successful…
Ep. 98 - The Domino Effect with Producer Daren Smith
Send a textJoin 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 existence.…
Ep. 97 - Less is More - Change Your Life in Ten Minutes
Send a textIn 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 boost…
Ep. 96 - Self Distributing on Film Hub with Lenni Uitto
Send a textDirector 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 a textIn 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 and…
Ep. 94 - The Grit and Vision of Indie Filmmaking with Matthew Taggart
Send a textJoin 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 the…
Ep. 93 - Four Walling and Self Distribution
Send a textWhere 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 your…
Ep. 92 - We're Back!
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Ep. 91 - Personal and Practical Storytelling with Feature Film Director Kiel Thorlton
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Ep. 90 - What Is The Value of A Movie?
Send a textHow 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 of…
Ep. 89 - Support Yourself Financially, Making Feature Films
Send a textDo 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 deplete…
Ep. 88 - Creating Character
Send a textHow 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 structure…
Ep. 87 - You Make What You Are
Send a textAre 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 better.Free…
Ep. 86 - Mining Your Life, Digging up Films
Send a text Thinking that there isn't an interesting enough story in your life worth telling? This episode will help you discover what you can share with the world. In this episode, Kent and Anna…
Ep. 85 - Crewing a Feature Film with No Money
Send a textWhich crew members are most essential for your film, and which ones can you do without for your first feature? Who can manage multiple roles without being overwhelmed? If you're creating a…
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