A 101 crash course of everything you need to know about crowdfunding with the master - The Kickstarter Guy: Justin Giddings. Justin takes his years of experience as a filmmaker and master crowdfunder to go through each step of crowdfunding and the mistakes most filmmakers make before they even start! With a 98% success rate and over 11 million raised - this is an episode you’re going to want to take notes on.
For more information and to find out more go to: https://www.thekickstarterguy.com/
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In today's episode we take a look back on the events in the film industry during 2025 - The Rise of AI, Studios being swallowed up and predictions for 2026.
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Christmas Movies and Holiday Favorites. In this quick episode, independent producer Matthew Morris and writer Michael B. discuss their top picks and a little about Hallmark vs holiday films and some of the specifics of each.
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It's a long road to make a movie and the path is littered with films that never made it to the finish line. On today's episode, Independent Filmmaker Matthew Morris and Michael B. go through some of the top films that were never made.
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Emergency Episode! Matthew Morris breaks down the current and ever evolving updates at Warner Brothers and the Netflix/Paramount fight for the legacy studio. Recorded December 8th.
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Ron Newcomb Special guest Ron Newcomb joins us as we ask him about all he's learned and how he applies that to the filmmakers he coaches along with what he looks for in films he takes on.
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What is it and how would you go about getting it? In this episode Michael asks Matt all about IP and what investors are looking for when it comes to established properties.
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You know those moments in movies that stay with you - that you talk about with friends - that you remember years later. In Episodes 40 Michael and Matthew wander through their favorite moments in film
Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Intro and outro Music By Kymatic.
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You have your project you're ready to pitch - where do you start? What do you include in a pitch. In this episode, Michael gets advice from independent film producer Matthew Morris about everything from pitch decks to being in the room.
Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Intro and outro Music By Kymatic.
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The life and times of Joyce Mishaan - starting out in reality tv on shows from Chopped to 90 Day Fiance - working on her own documentary - producing a indie feature and now, coaching up and coming filmmakers and producers.
Find out more at:
http://www.joycemishaan.com
Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Intro and outro Music By Kymatic.
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Most people think about their dreams and the final result, they don't think about all the steps it takes to get there. In the "No Steps Skipped" Episode. Matthew Morris guides Michael and the audience to have an awareness and appreciation of each step of the way.
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The man, the myth, the legend. Matthew and Michael pay tribute to one of the greats - Robert Redford, discussing his film career, building Sundance and their favorite memories of him.
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We're interviewing the woman behind the podcast, super connector that introduced us, Zhive Media Founder, Mara McCann. Mara has has an incredible history acting, then working as a fundraiser for tech startups which helped her prepare for a life in film production as an executive producer, creator. In the episode we talk about Mara's past, her skills and her ability to build an incredible network of filmmakers and students.
See more of Mara's work here:
https://www.zhive.community/
Or on linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maramccann/
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Pay attention ya'll! In this mini episode of the podcast, Matt & Michael talk about accents - how to approach them - the mistakes actors make when prepping an accent and the one phrase to help you learn your accent as told by Hugh Jackman based on advice he got from Johnny Depp.
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On Episode 28 of the podcast, we talk with Katie O'Grady about each stage of her career and advice she has for newcomers entering the industry.
Katie O’Grady is an Emmy-winning director with a dynamic career spanning commercial, narrative, and branded content. Her work is shaped by over two decades as a television and film actor. Recognized in SHOOT Magazine’s New Director Showcase, she has helmed campaigns for Nike, LAIKA Studios, and the NBA, where her Emmy-winning “Growing Up Blazers” spot became a viral fan favorite. Her recent Shibumi campaign was named one of Ad Age’s “Top Ten Creative Campaigns To Know About” and received a stunning 97% completion rate.
Katie made her producing debut with Rid of Me, which premiered at Tribeca, earned a New York Times Critics’ Pick, and was acquired by Showtime and Netflix. She has directed dozens of short films and recently wrote and directed Silent Echoes, a suspense short shot with MARVEL/Apple+ DP Darin Moran, premiering at Dances With Films LA. She also wrote and directed All Over Everywhere, a dark comedy produced by David Cress (Portlandia, Shrill), and is currently developing her original series Diamond Mirror, a sharp-witted, ensemble-driven comedy.
Katie’s acting background gives her a unique lens on performance and tone. She was recognized on The Hollywood Reporter’s Oscar Watch List for Best Actress and nominated for Best Comedic Actress by Women in Film alongside Melissa McCarthy, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kristen Wiig. She recently returned from the Women in Comedy Festival in NYC, where she moderated a panel of writers from The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, and Jimmy Fallon, and continues to build community with Women in Film.
Katie is a proud member of the Television Academy, SAG, Alliance of Women Directors, and is the founder of Acting for Kids and Teens and The Studio NW. She is repped by Zero Gravity Management.
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How are you supposed to balance the flexibility of a creative headspace with the rigidity of the entrepreneur mindset? In episode 27 of I Wouldn't Do That If I Were You - Matt & Michael discuss the difficulties of creating a marketable business plan while leaving room to create an idea from scratch.
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