Filmmaking (Actually)

Filmmaking (Actually)

Koura Linda

Episodes 90
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Sep 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
41%
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About This Podcast

On the Filmmaking (Actually) podcast, award-winning indie filmmaker Koura Linda talks all things indie film, from project development through navigating the festival circuit! With over 30 completed projects under her belt since late 2016, over 200 award nominations and almost 70 awards, Koura gives the nitty-gritty on what it takes to make a film. From finding (or writing) a good story, to casting and auditioning, getting funding, planning for post production, utilizing festivals to grow your network, and everything in between including travel tips and any other random related topic.

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Recent Episodes

Ep. 85: A Casting Story - Should You Always Give It Your All, Actually??

Mar 19, 2026 7m

What happens when Koura and Spacey go in to cast a play out of talent they've never met before? What can actors keep in mind from what they found? And what can Casting Directors keep in mind from…

Ep. 84: What Is One Thing That’s Super Important When Networking (Actually)?

Mar 10, 2026 5m

There are a lot of important things to keep in mind when networking, and a lot of ways to navigate the world of connections.But what is one thing which, when not done, can ruin a potential connection…

Ep. 83: Does It Matter How Differently You Communicate to Unpaid Interns or PAs, Contractors, and Employees (Actually)?

Mar 04, 2026 16m

Talking to people differently isn't just a matter of how kind or respectful you are (because we all know we should be kind and respectful to people). But is there a difference in how you talk to…

Ep. 82: How Do You Style Your Characters, Actually?

Feb 25, 2026 10m

When styling a character, what are the things you should keep in mind? What makes someone look "real" or "relatable" in a movie?Inspired by a streaming glitch when two Twilight movies auto-played out…

Ep. 81: How Much Should You Charge (Actually)?

Feb 17, 2026 17m

How much should you charge for your services, actually? There's a lot of different types of advice out there, including the very socially toxic "charge as much as you can get paid" (and it might be a…

Ep. 80: What Is Important To Keep In Mind When Writing a Short Vs Writing a Feature, Actually??

Feb 10, 2026 7m

Is there any difference between writing a short vs a feature (aside from the obvious page count)?Yes, yes there is! Join Koura as she breaks down some of the key things to keep in mind when…

Ep 79: How Should Investors Make Decisions, Actually??

Feb 03, 2026 13m

After pitching and working on funding films for years, Koura reflects on what she's seen as far as how investors start the investment conversations and the questions they ask and yardsticks they use…

Ep. 78: What Does It Take To Hire Professionals, Actually?

Jan 27, 2026 22m

Everyone wants to work with the best, but what does that mean? And what is the best way to approach working with professionals?Join Koura in this episode where she shares why hiring professionals on…

Ep. 77: What If Business Founders Were Talked To Like Filmmakers, Actually??

Jan 20, 2026 11m

Some of the things Koura has heard as an independent filmmaker has broken her brain. Standing between film and business, she has a lot of cross conversations in business spaces and in film spaces.…

Ep. 76: Is Independent Film Broken, Actually??

Jan 13, 2026 6m

Is Independent Filmmaking broken? Why would Koura say that?? And what can be done to fix it? Join Koura in this episode where she shares what she's observed producing dozens of films, while running…

Episode 75: How Do You Build A Body Of Work (Actually)??

Nov 27, 2025 7m

How do you build a body of work? Does it matter? Does actually having experience add up to anything? How to do you get there?Join Koura in this episode where she shares how she produced dozens of…

Episode 74: Good Basic Tips For Screenwriters (Actually)??

Sep 08, 2025 9m

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!What make a screenplay stand out from a pile of dozens, even hundreds and thousands? How do you balance clarity with creativity without smothering your collaborators?…

Episode 73: What's The (Actual) Problem With AI Detectors??

Sep 02, 2025 10m

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!Why are companies hiring people they don't trust? Lately, more and more businesses are running contractor work through AI detectors, tools that are known to glitch…

Episode 72: Film R&D Should Be Funded (Actually)!

Aug 27, 2025 3m

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!Why are creatives expected to pour out ideas for free while investors sit back and pick the winners? In every other industry, research and development is a paid…

Episode 71: What Advice Should You Take (Actually)??

Aug 24, 2025 5m

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! There is a lot of advice out there. How do you know who to listen to? Is it OK to not listen to someone with decades of advice?If you have any questions or comments…

Episode 70: Is There A Correlation Between Fear, Hollywood, And Indie Film (Actually)??

Aug 13, 2025 9m

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about…

S69 Episode 69: What's An Important Thing To Know About Film Marketing (Actually)??

Aug 07, 2025 8m

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Join Koura as she examines the all-important topic of making sure people see the movie you're making - marketing!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or…

Episode 68: Summer Blockbusters - Is Kindness (Actually) The Real Punk Rock?

Aug 01, 2025 28m

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Join Koura as she examines what makes the blockbusters of 2025 so good - and how there are lessons to be learned from them for indie filmmakers.If you have any…

Episode 67: How Do You Keep Your Story, But Create Trending Content, Actually? (Part 3)

Jul 22, 2025 17m

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about…

Episode 66: How Do You Keep Your Story, But Create Trending Content, Actually? (Part 2)

Apr 26, 2025 23m

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about…

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