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