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Indiewood
A Podcast for Indie Filmmakers
In the world of social media, and fast-paced journalism, knowledge is abound. But with all the noise, finding the right information is near impossible. Especially if you’re a creative working in independent film.
Produced by Cinematography For Actors, the Indiewood podcast aims to fix that. This is a podcast about indie filmmakers and the many hats we wear in order to solve problems before, during, and after production.
Every month, award-winning Writer/Director Yaroslav Altunin is joined by a different guest co-host to swap hats, learn about the different aspects of the film industry, and how to implement all you learn into your work.
"We learn from indie filmmakers so we can become better filmmakers. Because we all want to be Hollywood, but first we have to be Indiewood."
Episodes
39 episodes
Being a Multi-hyphenate Filmmaker: How to Expand Your Creative Toolkit
What happens when an established actor adds "writer" to their creative arsenal? Wayne T. Carr, whom you might recognize from his powerful performances on stage and screen, joins us to explore the exhilarating and sometimes intimidating jour...
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All the World's a Stage: Wayne T. Carr on the Power of Artistic Skills Everywhere
In the continuation of our conversation with actor Wayne T. Carr, we explore what happens when artistic skills are applied beyond traditional creative spaces. Wayne shares how his theater training is helping professionals in the corporate w...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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28:10
From Football and Theater To Big Screen Hero: Unexpected Creative Paths with Wayne T. Carr
On this episode of the Indiewood Podcast, we unpack the creative journey of actor Wayne T. Carr. From the college football field to Zack Snyder's driveway, we explore unexpected creative paths and find fulfillment in the unpredictable journ...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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30:43
Managing Creative and Career Momentum: What Happens When the Spotlight Dims?
Every creative career has its ebb and flow, but what happens when your momentum is repeatedly interrupted by forces beyond your control? Actor, producer, and writer Sarah Randall Hunt, currently appearing in the hit series 1923, joins the I...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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25:41
Mastering Notes and Direction: How Successful Actors and Directors Communicate
In our series with TV actor, producer, and writer Sarah Randall Hunt (1923), we explore her wealth of experience on the delicate art of communication between directors and actors.How can directors can give more effective not...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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31:27
Nurturing Filmmaking Partnerships: How Actor Sarah Randall Hunt Collaborates With Creatives
Creative partnerships can make or break a project, but what happens when your creative partner is also your partner in life? Join us for our second episode with actor and producer Sarah Randall Hunt (1923, Chicago Fire) as we unpack the del...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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29:53
From Theater to Hit TV Series: How Actor Sarah Randall Hunt Embraced More Than One Creative Path
What does it truly mean to be a creative multi-hyphenate in today's entertainment landscape? Actor, producer, and writer Sarah Randall Hunt joins us to share her decade-plus journey from opera student to actor and producer, to now starring ...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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26:45
Career Momentum with JJ Hawkins: How to Find It, Keep it, Lost It, and Restart it
In our final episode with actor, producer, and screenwriter JJ Hawkins, we explore how momentum can affect your creative journey and how to pick yourself back up again once you lose it. This episode explores the balance between passion and ...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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29:43
Writing Secrets From Actor-Turned-Writer JJ Hawkins
On this episode of the Indiewood Podcast, we return with JJ Hawkins, a multifaceted actor, producer, and writer, where we talk about all things screenwriting. From writing short films to feature-length movies, we unpack the intricacies of b...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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23:43
When To Make Your Own Films: JJ Hawkins Talks Creative Empowerment
What happens when an actor decides to take control of their own narrative? Join us as we sit down with the actor, producer, and writer JJ Hawkins.On this episode we discuss facing the challenges of limited trans roles in Hol...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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30:21
Creative Career Transitions and Overcoming Limitations: JJ Hawkins on True Representation
Join us as we chat with writer, producer, and TV actor JJ Hawkins, as we learn how to navigate a career in television, overcome career obstacles, and share our adventures creating the web series "Stupid Cupid" in the bustling streets of New...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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28:13
Overcoming Career Challenges: How Keep Writing When Things Get Tough
For our final episode with novelist and screenwriter Julia Batavia, we shed light on the gritty realities of a screenwriter in the modern world.Together, we unpack the myth that simply having an agent or manager paves the way to suc...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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29:43
Craft of Screenwriting: Creating Depth in Dialogue and Layers in Story
For our first screenwriting craft episode, we sit down with novelist and screenwriter Julia Batavia to talk about the often overlooked hurdles to telling a good story.We unlock the secrets of compelling character development and the...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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30:42
Going Beyond Screenwriting: Balancing Ambition and Self-care
On our second episode with the versatile writer Julia Batavia, we go beyond writing to how directing, novels, and narrative podcasts can help you evolve your craft.Julia candidly shares her experiences working on her short film "Nep...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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30:14
From NYU to Working Screenwriter: How to Be The Engine of Your Own Career
Julia Batavia, a screenwriter, novelist, and self-proclaimed one-time director invites us into her creative universe where she shares her experience from her first ever draft to getting repped and hired to write on her first assignment....
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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26:54
Lessons From Mentors: How To Learn From Masters of The Craft
Ever wondered where Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate Gene Gallarano keeps his prestigious accolade? Prepare for a chuckle as Gene reveals his award's unconventional home, sparking a broader conversation on the personal significance and often hu...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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23:14
Casting A Film: How Actors, Directors, and Producers Look at Casting
Gene Gallerano, an award-winning producer, actor, director, and writer, shares his fascinating journey from an actor braving auditions to a director and producer making casting decisions.We uncover his intriguing technique to captur...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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25:30
Mastering The Creative Pivot: From Documentary Dreams to Tribeca Triumph with Gene Gallerano
In this episode, Emmy-award winning producer Gene Gallerano recounts how he transformed setbacks into opportunities by reimagining his feature documentary about mentor Austin Pendleton into a short film, ultimately landing a spot at the pre...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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31:40
Turning Challenges into Art: Indie Filmmaking, Courage, and Winning An Emmy
What if you could turn a New York City apartment into a film set, defy industry norms, and create a horror feature with your best friend? In this episode of IndieWood, we welcome the incredibly talented Gene Gallerano, an actor, writer, dir...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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36:38
Ending Your Film: A Deep Dive into Cinematic Storytelling with Writer/Director Jamie Parslow
Is ambiguity in film endings creative brilliance or just plain frustrating? Is having a clear message better? On this episode of the Indiewood Podcast, we tackle the debate with multi-hyphenate filmmaker Jamie Parslow, who defends the allure of...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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27:05
How To Get Into The Room: Unlocking The Doors of Hollywood with Director Jamie Parslow
Can independent filmmaking pave the way to Hollywood success? Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Jamie Parslow—director, writer, producer, and cinematographer—who mastered the complexities of the indie film world with his acclaim...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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32:24
The Secrets to Festival Success: Insights from Award-Winning Filmmaker Jamie Parslow
Curious about what it takes for a film to shine at a festival? Join us on the Indiewood Podcast as we chat with award-winning filmmaker Jamie Parslow, who takes us behind the scenes of his journey to winning the Matt Stone Trey Parker ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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32:43
Innovative Indie Filmmaking Techniques with Jamie Parslow & The Story Behind “Black Hole”
Can you imagine creating an award-winning short film during a period of unemployment? Jamie Parslow, a true multi-hyphenate in the indie filmmaking world, shares shares how he brought his short film “Black Hole” to life in a single weekend. Lea...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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30:09
Finding Art in the Edit: Exploring Post-Production with Allie Rae Treharne
What if navigating the world of indie filmmaking and editing could offer you fresh perspectives and creative breakthroughs? Join us as we sit down with the incredibly talented Allie Rae Treharne, an actor, producer, and theater maker who sh...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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28:19
Breaking into Hollywood: Allie Rae Treharne on Authentic Characters & Indie Film Evolution
What does it take to break into Hollywood as both an actor and producer? Allie Rae Treharne shares her journey from Utah to Los Angeles, discussing her role on "Atypical," her pivot from advertising to producing the Pulitzer runner-up play "Det...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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24:11