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Make Me Want to Turn the Page with Richard Walter part 2
Richard was professor of the UCLA Screenwriting program, which is the most successful screenwriting program in the world. It’s harder to get into this program than it is to get accepted to Harvard Law School, and for good reason. Richard is a consummate storyteller,...
Faith Film Micro-budget Powerhouse with Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is with us today to talk about microbudget Christian filmmaking. His company is scheduled to release 20 films this year alone and will launch their own streaming platform. I have become very interested in the world of micro-budget filmmaking. The...
Nollywood as a Filmmaking Model with Jamie Meltzer
What is this country that has this titan film industry? If you haven’t guessed, I’ll give you another clue. It’s a country in Africa. It’s industry goes by the moniker of Nollywood. It’s the country of Nigeria. I am fascinated by the Nigerian film industry. While...
Story Well Told with Dr. Karen Swallow Prior
Literature professor, Dr. Karen Swallow Prior joins me to talk about novels, story, and Christian film. I have a weak spot for books and articles written by Christians that address the value of good fiction and the role good storytelling can have in the Christian...
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TODD SHAFFER is a 30+ year veteran director who has worked on features and series for Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros., and more. He has directed hundreds of commercials and short form projects, has written and directed DTV’s, and has a number of feature films and a documentary in the works.
As the industry faces tectonic shifts and as technology and distribution methods change, the path for filmmakers is becoming increasingly blue collar. This podcast is an effort keep one foot in the fundamentals while reaching forward into the edge of innovation and change.
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