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المحتوى المقدم من Kevin Isaacson. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Kevin Isaacson أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
Do you have a passion for filmmaking, screenwriting, directing, or acting? Do you live outside a major film industry market? This is the place to be. Kevin Isaacson and Mike Godfrey host filmmakers as well as offer their own insights, thoughts, and opinions on being an independent filmmaker located outside of a major film hub. Listen in as independent filmmakers from across the Heartland describe their journeys and offer insight into how you can be a successful filmmaker no matter where you live. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)
المحتوى المقدم من Kevin Isaacson. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Kevin Isaacson أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
Do you have a passion for filmmaking, screenwriting, directing, or acting? Do you live outside a major film industry market? This is the place to be. Kevin Isaacson and Mike Godfrey host filmmakers as well as offer their own insights, thoughts, and opinions on being an independent filmmaker located outside of a major film hub. Listen in as independent filmmakers from across the Heartland describe their journeys and offer insight into how you can be a successful filmmaker no matter where you live. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)
Joining us on this episode of Cinematic Heartland is Elliott Bales who is currently based in Virginia but has appeared extensively on stage and screen in Iowa. He talks about pursuing his acting career full-time after a career in the military, working on the film Remote, producing audio books, getting an agent, and being a member of SAG-AFTRA. What has he learned in his theater work that has helped him in film and vice versa?…
Colorado based actor Michael Ridley sits down with Kevin on this episode of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast. Michael is known on the Iowa film scene by working in such projects as Remote and Knee High which we talk about in depth. He was fortunate enough to be able to work on the set of Jurassic World and he passes along that experience to us.…
Demian Alan Mancino joins Kevin and Michael on today’s episode of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking podcast for a fun filmmaking conversation. He was born and raised in New York, has lived in 43 states, and currently resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He tells us about his mixed martial arts background, how he got into acting, working on You Should Have Killed Me, and collaborating with the Cintree Films team on multiple projects. We also talk about his experience directing the film Rosie’s Necklace.…
Jude Rawlins of Bella Luna Productions sits down with us to talk all things films and filmmaking. He tells us his story from how he came to settle in Marshalltown, Iowa to making the feature film Little Johnny Jewel to his film Dream Time to filming in New York for his film Mania. He has found that filming in Iowa is special in the fact that you can find anything you need almost instantaneously. On top of that, he has been able to work with his dream casts because there are so many talented actors here. He names his filmmaker influences, favorite films at this time, and gives his advice to other Heartland filmmakers out there.…
Today's show features our first roundtable discussion and the topic at hand is film festivals. We welcome Eric Dean Freese of The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival, Greg Gale of The Flatwater Film Festival, Bill Cooper of The Twin Cities Film Festival, and Tadd Good of The Snake Alley Festival of Film. They give us tips on what can improve your chances as a filmmaker to get accepted into film festivals and things to do and not do when you attend film festivals. We take a look under the hood of what makes quality, well-run festivals work. They also share some of the horror stories and behind-the-scenes of running your own festival as well as a whole lot more. A definite must listen for filmmakers venturing out onto the festival circuit. This roundtable will also be released on YouTube very soon.…
Michael James Minard returns to the Cinematic Heartland podcast to revisit the very important topic that so many filmmakers and non-filmmakers struggle with... imposter syndrome. We have talked about this on the show before but Michael brings another filmmaker's perspective. He tells us how it has affected him, his work, and what he has done to combat it.…
Joining us today are filmmakers Bernd Wittneben and Jörg Rochlitzer, who are both originally from Germany but now reside in Iowa. We go in depth about their feature film, Reveille, how they gathered some of the items used in the movie, and how they set out to differentiate it from other traditional war movies. Bernd explains to us why he prefers making feature films over short films and Jörg talks about his love of old cameras and films and why he was invited to Paramount Studios in California. They also tell us about their production company, Film Farm Iowa.…
The multi-talented Iowa based filmmaker, JoJo Munkee, joins us on the show today. Most filmmakers in the Iowa film scene know or have heard of JoJo but you may learn something new about her as our topics range from belly dancing to sword balancing to Batman to wearing goat legs. How did she get involved with the Snake Alley Festival of Film and how did she end up leading the screenplay table reads which take place there. She gives us her advice on successful networking, and we talk about her love of improv.…
Nebraska based filmmaker, Maverick Knox, sits down with us on this episode of Cinematic Heartland. He tells us about attending film school in Arkansas, his film projects, his production studio, and what he does as an adjunct professor at Metropolitan Community College. Maverick is an experienced DIT. He tells us what that is and what the job entails. What does he see are the benefits of being a Midwestern filmmaker?…
The filmmaking team of Bauston Van Sickle, Wayne D. Barrett, and Lonnie Appleby who are behind the new feature film, Bits and Pieces, join us today on Cinematic Heartland. They walk us through their journeys from what got them interested in filmmaking to the production and animation programs at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) to what they learned during the production of Bits and Pieces. Epic conversation.…
Iowa filmmakers Matthew Tribble and Marc Bauer sit down with Kevin and Mike on this episode of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast. They pass along their experiences in film school and what they feel are the benefits and drawbacks of attending film school. They also tell us about their short film projects leading up to their soon-to-be-released first feature film, Remote. What advice do they have for other filmmakers looking to do a feature film?…
Cassy Nixon returns to Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast to let us know how the Face of Horror competition went and she gives us updates on her projects, The Self Care Scaries and The Camping Trip, as well as her alter ego… Irene Dangles. She also offers her advice for any filmmakers looking to get into the horror genre and we talk about makeup artists in depth.…
We have a filmmaker full house on this edition of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast. Mike was under the weather for the recording of this show, but I welcome J Welin, George Buehler, Dashawn M. Kelly, and Jimmy Miller who join the podcast from the state of Kentucky. This was a wild but fun conversation. They give us tips on working as a group as well as welcoming people into your circle. We also talk about their early projects, interactions with law enforcement on set, the Louisville, Kentucky film scene, radical journalism, and much more.…
Michael Finney joins us on this episode of Cinematic Heartland. We talk about his music background, voiceover work, and his documentaries Exploring Our National Parks as well as Chicago 1893 which is available on Amazon. We discuss his upcoming projects and give a shoutout to the Indiana Filmmakers Network.…
Nebraska based fellow musician / filmmaker Brett Droege joins us on this episode. We branch out a bit from filmmaking to talk music, music videos, writing horror books, as well as writing childrens books. He tells what his process is in preparing for and shooting a music video and he fills us in about his first full length heavy metal project Rico’s Pass.…
Filmmaker Marissa Vonn sits down with us on this episode of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast. Marissa is currently living in Los Angeles, but she is an Iowa native and quite frequently returns to the state to work on her films. Mike and I have heard so many great things about Marissa, but this is the first time that we have had the opportunity to sit down and chat about filmmaking with her and we had an absolute blast. She tells us about her feature film Knee High, working with Deft Productions, why she comes back to Iowa to film, what makes an authentic character in a story, and how she turned her passion into a career. What tips does she have for filmmakers trying to get their project done on a low or no budget?…
Lea Donovan joins us today to discuss obtaining rights to material and clearing intellectual properties (IP) for creative projects, using archive footage, sponsorships, and using products in your films. She tells us about clearing 3rd party IP for the Apple TV series Bad Sisters and what that means exactly. How are the choices made in the use of archive footage or others’ IP such as logos, film clips, music, and artwork as much a creative decision as how a shot is framed? How do you get into this line of work? Lea gives us some of her advice.…
Dillon Jacobson, who is currently a student at the University of Iowa in their Cinematic Arts program, joins us this episode to talk about embarking upon his filmmaking journey. He tells us about his past projects starting with one film titled Psychics Class which was produced for the short film category of the Iowa High School Speech Association competition and his follow up film called Following which was also for the IHSSA competition. He has worked on several 48-hour film projects, a feature film called Reveille which was shot in Missouri, and is scheduled to work on a horror film in December. On top of that, we discuss sound design and shooting films on iPhones.…
Mike and I welcome Iowa filmmaker Rob Merritt to this episode of Cinematic Heartland. From stage to screen, in front of the camera and behind, Rob has brought his talent to a multitude of different projects. He tells us about his experiences while studying acting at the University of Iowa, his viral parody video, This Year is a Dumpster Fire, which was a result of a weekly film challenge during the pandemic, and his biggest and most important role… being a dad. We talk about working with other filmmakers including our upcoming collaboration on the feature film Until the Music Fades, how to prepare for a role, and Rob also shares his advice for other Heartland filmmakers which involves quoting Shia LaBeouf.…
Minnesota native, Zach Hammill sits down with us on this episode of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast to discuss his experience at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, his screenwriting process, how he got into film editing, and other services he offers. He tells us about embarking upon his first feature film project which will be filmed in Minnesota. Zach was also a recipient of an IFP McKnight Artist Fellowship for screenwriting in 2006.…
Writer / Director Lauren Barker joins us on this episode of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast. We talk about the Vancouver Film School Screenwriting Program, her feature film called Cohabitation, her distribution deal with Indie Rights, and how she works with the director of photography on her films as well as the editor. She also tells us about her short film Lock the Door Behind You which she shot earlier this year. What’s her advice to filmmakers on building a career in the Midwest? You’ll have to listen to find out.…
On this episode of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast, Josh Hughes, a filmmaker from Waukesha, Wisconsin joins us to discuss his filmmaking journey which includes adapting a Stephen King short story while attending college at University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, working on the sidelines at the Super Bowl which led to working on the Tony Awards, and his preparation for his first feature film. Josh also weighs in on the film school vs. no film school debate.…
We welcome Indiana filmmaker Demetrius Witherspoon to Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast. We deep dive into the Submerge Universe which is the science fiction franchise that he built from the ground up. He explains what transmedia is and how he uses it to build his franchise which includes films, an animated series, trading cards, action figures, coloring books, and even perfume. He has developed a blueprint of how an independent filmmaker can create and develop their own intellectual property. We also touch upon the Indiana Filmmakers Network and how it benefits the filmmaking community.…
Nebraska filmmakers Jesse Eastman and Chance Guida join us on this episode of Cinematic Heartland. We discuss how they started working together, their filmmaking journeys, and their latest projects like Nervous Records: The Series. How do they handle continuity when shooting primarily on weekends and what advice do they have for other Heartland filmmakers? We also touch upon Jesse’s podcast Double Feature Creatures. If you’d like to contribute to their project Nervous Records: The Series, you can go to: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VD4Q8NCP6JKP2&fbclid=IwAR1YNKyEJtmyBq9JR6ywCV8pEX599UXbkq4ArwzlIWKdLRDge8OjM6feWPs…
His son Landon was a previous guest on the show, and now Nebraska filmmaker Brandon Fiscus sits down with us on Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast. We discuss how watching special effects in films ignited his love of filmmaking, the influence Edgar Allen Poe has had on his family, and a little bit about his aptly named companies Nevermore Special Effects and Crow Show Productions. We talk about the Filmmakers Hangout which is a great networking opportunity in the Omaha area. We also delve into what can be the confusing world of insurance for filmmakers on set. Are you looking for a film school? Brandon talks about his experience with Full Sail University.…
Casey Kelderman joins us from Sioux Falls, SD on this episode of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast to discuss not only what he has been up to since Backlot 605 left the internet airwaves, but also SiouxperCon which sounds like an absolutely amazing event. Celebrities, cosplay, and great films. What more could you ask for? SiouxperCon starts Sept 30 so listen to this episode right away to hear how you can still get tickets and attend. As mentioned in this episode here is the link to the Until the Music Fades IndieGoGo campaign. https://igg.me/at/utmf/x/27030702#/…
Matty Weiland, a filmmaker from Dubuque, Iowa, joins us on this episode of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast. They talk about their acting journey from a role they reluctantly auditioned for and got in a stage production of Bugsy Malone Jr to their latest film role in Michael James Minard’s The Dead Man Walking. We also talk about Matty’s directorial debut on the film Torch which is currently out on the festival circuit. As mentioned in this episode here is the link to the Until the Music Fades IndieGoGo campaign. https://igg.me/at/utmf/x/27030702#/…
On today's show, we talk about imposter syndrome. Is it a real thing? Have we experienced it? How do we combat it? We are not health care professionals by any means. We are just a couple of filmmakers who are going through the same struggles that many of you are and we talk about them here. As mentioned in this episode here is the link to the Until the Music Fades IndieGoGo campaign. https://igg.me/at/utmf/x/27030702#/…
Mary Rohne from Mason City, Iowa joins us on Cinematic Heartland today. We talk about her journey as an actor from children’s theater to early films where she played a Dorito Ghost to her latest role as Virginia in the I Like Ike Films production Pre-Existing. We also touch upon her incredible performance in the two-hander play by Nick Payne called Constellations at the Mason City Community Theater. Mary is a very close friend of the show and it will be quickly apparent when you tune in that we had such a great time recording this episode. As mentioned in this episode here is the link to the Until the Music Fades IndieGoGo campaign. https://igg.me/at/utmf/x/27030702#/…
Indiana based producer, Cort Howell, fills us in on his journey in the entertainment industry from infomercials in California to filmmaking in the Midwest and his latest release, "Mayberry Man." He explains how they were able to complete a very successful crowdfunding campaign and how they were able to achieve so much more production value than their budget would suggest. If you have been having a tough time with crowdfunding campaigns and / or bringing production value to your films, you’ll want to get your notepads ready for this one.…
Lincoln, NE filmmaker Jesse Eastman joins Cinematic Heartland to tell us how you really have to love filmmaking to pursue this passion. He tells us how he transitioned from theater acting to film acting to eventually working behind the camera. He talks about his experience with a 48 Hour Film Challenge and how he felt he thrived in the chaos of the process. He also makes a special announcement about his new Eastman Features production company and the direction he is taking with that.…
Today, we get reintroduced to Michael (Mike) Godfrey who has been a guest several times on the show and who will now be joining Cinematic Heartland as a co-host as we move forward. Mike has been a long-time friend and someone who I have relied upon heavily with I Like Ike Films, so this conversation is like a fireside chat between good friends where we are sitting around with cups of hot coffee and discussing books we're reading, movies we're watching, what films we have coming out, and some of our upcoming projects.…
Today, we welcome to the show Blake Bodlak who is a young filmmaker currently attending film school at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. We talk about his experience at film school and the role it plays in connecting with other filmmakers and in building a community. He tells us how the Avengers sparked his interest in filmmaking and then how he later transitioned to independent and international film. He also walks us through the process of creating his short film Connor and Annie.…
We’re back. After the long, unexpected break, Cinematic Heartland is back on the air and we are once again talking films, filmmaking, and the creative process with filmmakers from across the Midwest. Today's episode brings us Valerie Rose who is a Minnesota based content creator, author, producer, director, screenwriter, actor, model, voice over talent, and the CEO of Roses Are READ Productions LLC. Not to mention, she is also the creator of Picture's Up Academy and the principal talent for the "Find the Prince in You" campaign for Paisley Park. She has authored a number of books including Cappuccino in the Winter, The Family Reunion Is Not a Real Vacation (featuring The Triangleheads), Dream Your Dream: Getting Your Writing Out There!, and the Minnesota Book Award nominee, You Better Recognize! A Spiritual Guide Because Life's a Trip! Valerie has appeared in a number of films including, Black in Minneapolis, Let Me Have My Son, Dear White People, Tuscaloosa, and House of Tomorrow. She has also worked in television, appearing in ABC TV's In an Instant, Dynasty, The Chi, Chicago P.D., Star, and Greenleaf. Valerie is also the creative concept developer and producer for an animation project and two films: The Triangleheads, Hope Sessions (her first documentary which premiered at the Mall of America in Feb 2016), and The Pink Visitor. You'll quickly find out that part of Valerie's success comes from living in the power of now. Get up and do it now!…
In this episode, we continue my conversation with Iowa based filmmaker, actor, stunt coordinator, fight choreographer Nick Messersmith. If you haven't yet, check out part 1. We cover a lot of territory in these two episodes from martial arts to representation in the film industry and everything in between.…
Today’s conversation is with Iowa based filmmaker, actor, stunt coordinator, fight choreographer Nick Messersmith. We talk about the martial arts, stunt work, acting, filmmaking, plus representation in the film industry. Matter of fact, we cover so much territory that I split it into 2 parts. Today will be part 1 and then on Oct 16 I will be releasing part 2. I also touch on what is going on in my life and why the delay in new episodes.…
Today I welcome Jeff Winkelman to the show. Jeff is one of the founders and coordinators for the annual Fright Film Competition based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Even though it is based in Ohio, this is a unique short horror film competition open to anyone no matter where you are located. We talk about how you can get involved and all of the special rules that you have to follow for your film. We also touch upon their sister competition, Frightwrite, which is a competition for scripts. If you are looking to take part in a fun film competition centered around the horror genre, check out this episode.…
On this episode, I welcome actor Lakin Mims to the show. I first saw Lakin in the film Flava and was very impressed and then saw him in Miles: A Spider-Man Fan Film and was blown away. So I was genuinely shocked to find in this conversation that he did not have formal training nor a theater background. He jumped right into film acting via short films and has done an an incredible job. During this conversation, we chat about his past projects, upcoming projects, and his advice for actors out in the Heartland.…
**SPOILER ALERT - WATCH THE FILM BEFORE LISTENING TO THE PODCAST** Watch the short film, Tea Party, at: https://youtu.be/5AeJeYXW_D0 Tea Party was the 2nd film that I wrote and directed and the 2nd film produced under the I Like Ike Films LLC banner. It was a dream that I had which I quickly typed out in script form as soon as I woke up and the finished film is almost exactly how the dream played out. It has a very Twilight Zone feel to it and there are little bread crumbs hidden throughout hinting at what's to come. It's the type of story that I love to create and would love to make more films like this in the future. During this episode, I talk about some of the things that went into the making of this film.…
Emille Lacsa joins Cinematic Heartland to discuss his beginnings in filmmaking and his career. I grew up on the early days of MTV so was very interested in hearing about Emille’s work in music videos. I was surprised to hear of the current demand for music videos in the Heartland. We talk about how he got representation with The Peak Agency out of Des Moines, Iowa as well as his role in Stay Indie. How does he balance his busy schedule, what are his directing processes, and what has his journey been like? In this episode we also hear Emille’s vision for building a vibrant Heartland film scene.…
Carrsan T Morrissey made it awfully tough coming up with a title for this episode because there were so many inspirational sayings and moments of wisdom that it was hard to pin one down. Every filmmaker has their own voice and Carrsan has a very special and unique filmmaking voice. Just taking a look at the premises of films like Roulette Girl, The Woe Land Saga Chapter 1, and What If?, each one caught my eye and piqued my interest. The films as well as the book Old Wounds fully demonstrate how powerful of a creative force Carrsan is and highlight that unique and special voice. On today’s show, we talk the writing process, directing process, filming challenges, as well as where do some of Carrsan’s unique concepts come from. I love Carrsan’s comment that there is no right way to make a movie. As filmmakers we are told so many times that this is the way to do it, this is the process to follow, this is what you have to do to be successful. We have challenges thrown in our path trying to bring our films to the screen and we have to adapt and modify to make it work. Through all of it… finding your voice… finding your processes… overcoming your challenges… you must trust your imagination.…
With the age of streaming and downloading, it's been tough for creatives to earn money off their content. Then in steps NFTs. What are they? Are they the savior for digital content creators? How can they help us to make money off of our digital assets? I'm no expert on NFTs. I'm researching and learning right along with the rest of you but the future looks very bright with this new opportunity. Today I pass along what I know about this exciting development.…
Finch Moore is a powerful force on the Midwestern film scene so I am extremely happy that Finch was able to join us on Cinematic Heartland to discuss the award-winning performance in Time to Die as well as the love of Scooby Doo. We also discuss comedians in dramatic roles and why their performances are so amazing. You may know Finch as an actor but has so many other talents that have been applied towards numerous projects behind the camera as well. Finch's passion and love for all things filmmaking is infectious and inspiring. And dream role? I think you’ll be surprised.…
Joining me on Cinematic Heartland today is actor Bryce Taylor. He came from a high school that did not even offer a theater program but with the guidance of two inspiring teachers, participating in a high school speech program, and then attending the University of North Iowa he was led down the acting path. We talk about his new streaming series, Stay Indie, which he stars in as Indie Andy as well as some of his upcoming projects. How does he prepare for a role? On top of that, we get totally sidetracked into the Star Wars universe.…
مرحبًا بك في مشغل أف ام!
يقوم برنامج مشغل أف أم بمسح الويب للحصول على بودكاست عالية الجودة لتستمتع بها الآن. إنه أفضل تطبيق بودكاست ويعمل على أجهزة اندرويد والأيفون والويب. قم بالتسجيل لمزامنة الاشتراكات عبر الأجهزة.