Portia Barnett-Herrin: the Skill Set You Need to Make a Film (Episode 6)

Mentorless Podcast

In this episode I talked with British filmmaker Portia Barnett-Herrin about the making of Killing Kora, a silent and black and white film that also was her first feature film. Kevin Smith maxed out credit cards to make his first feature. Robert Rodriguez underwent beta testings in hospitals to pay for his first feature. What would you be willing to do to make your first feature? Through Portia’s story we look at the skill set one needs to make and sell a movie. In this episode we talk about how to turn fear into adrenaline, the balance between prep and budget, the benefits of trying out your ideas in a short form first, ways to raise your chances to get your film picked and much much more. Find out more about the episode and Stephen: www.mentorless.com/podcast Reach out: [e-mail] Jingle by Soul of Bear > @soulofbear Photo by Namroud Gorgis > namroud.myportfolio.com