Booked & Busy Filmmaking Podcast
Welcome to the Booked & Busy Filmmaking podcast! This podcast for multi-hyphenate film creatives looking for the motivation, inspiration and information to navigate the film industry with confidence, stay resilient and get their stories made! Hosted by actor, writer, director Katrina Reynolds (aka KAT)!
Kat is a musical theatre performer who's been on Broadway, an actress who's been in multiple network TV shows and Hallmark films and an award filmmaker who didn't go to film school.
We hope you'll stick around as Kat interviews directors, writers, actors, producers, and independent filmmakers who wear alllllll of those hats and we learn about their journeys as storytellers and the ups and downs they've navigated as creatives.
Booked & Busy Filmmaking Podcast
Episode 4: Film Festival Strategy and Finding your Leadership Philosophy as a Producer (With Kristyn Stilling)
This conversation is a must listen for aspiring and emerging indie film producers! Kristyn Stilling shares her journey from film school to becoming a successful producer in the indie film industry. She discusses her various experiences as a producer from the development of her acclaimed short 'Freya' into a feature film to producing a wildly successful feature film like 'Golden Delicious'. Kristyn also provides valuable insights into festival strategies, building connections, and the challenges along the way. Throughout the discussion, she emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of rejection and the significance of nurturing relationships within the film community.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Kristyn Stilling and Her Journey in Film
03:22
From Film School to Professional Career
06:21
Navigating the Crazy Eights Film Festival
09:25
The Making of the short film 'Freya' and Its Impact
11:54
Developing 'Freya' into a Feature Film
14:50
The Journey of Kristyn's first feature called 'Golden Delicious' and Its Challenges
17:50
Film Festival Strategies and Distribution
22:42
Festival Strategy and Goals
25:16
Budgeting for Film Festivals
27:41
Networking at Festivals
30:24
Maximizing Festival Attendance
33:37
Advice for Emerging Producers
36:49
Distribution Strategies for Films
42:02
Lessons from Rejection