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indie spunk: UNFILTERED

Get in spunk, we"re doing film BETTER. Your go-to podcast for indie film career growth, with an authentic brand that elevates your visibility & momentum. Hosted by award-winning film director, actor & creative mentor Izzy Stevens. Here, you"ll connect to your next level, get inspired to take action & understand the creative, marketing & script-to-screen strategies you need to leverage your film & biz into whole-career glow-up. Let"s goooo.

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00:49:01

LIVE from Aviator Nation Dreamland with International...

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2023/05/16

In this special LIVE episode, Izzy sits down with actress, writer, and creator, Marta Pozzan at Aviator Nation Dreamland in Malibu at the official indie spunk Podcast launch party to talk about the importance of female filmmakers. From her early days in Italy dreaming of moving to Los Angeles to be a filmmaker to what it’s like working with one of the top directors in the industry. Marta and Izzy talk about what it’s actually like showing up and making your way in the industry, including: — being

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00:13:58

Why casting will make or break your film (& what to...

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2023/05/09

In this episode, Izzy dives into the importance of casting in indie filmmaking – something that can make or break your film. From casting her first film with no knowledge of casting to getting confident with matching her actors to the tone of her films, Izzy gives practical and actionable tips for casting, including how to: — identify qualities and talents you are looking for in your actors — find actors who you vibe with & can naturally bring your characters to life — learn how to identify

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01:38:42

The Power of Trusting Your Passion with Comedian +...

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2023/05/02

Ever wondered what it’s like to make a living as a TV comedy writer? Or be in the Writer’s Room for one of the most popular animated series’ on TV? Izzy sits down with Writer + Comedian, Julia Prescott, to answer those questions and more – from learning how to advocate for yourself as you grow and evolve in the industry to figuring out how to trust your own voice and what your passionate about. Julia’s credits include FOX, Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Nick, Cartoon Network, Dreamworks, Hasbro, BBC

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00:27:50

How to Shift Your Mindset When Things Are Out of Control

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2023/04/25

In this episode, Izzy gets real about what it was like launching a podcast while also being a full time coach and filmmaker, and the mindset shifts that have come through the process. From having to postpone the launch to learning how to trust the support of others, Izzy goes behind the scenes of indie spunk, including: — how to build a successful team around you — the importance of having a greater purpose — finding peace when things are out of your control — learning to step into who you want to

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00:54:54

Film Producing & Building Your Career with Producer &...

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2023/04/18

How do I gain support as an emerging director, producer, or screenwriter? Should I get a producer on the team? What to the Sundance Labs look for and how to they support talent? If you’ve found yourself laying in bed at 3am pondering these kinds of questions, listen up as Izzy chats with Lauren Lukow – Producer & Sundance Managing Director. As the Manager of Creative Producing and Artist Support for the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program, Lauren focuses on discovering and nurturing

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00:15:56

What it takes to be a Resourceful Indie Filmmaker

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2023/04/11

Scrappy, resourceful, messy, go-getter – all words used to describe indie filmmakers. But what does it actually take to get your projects made + meet your vision? In this episode, Izzy talks about what it means to be a resourceful indie filmmaker and what you can do to uplevel your filmmaking career, including: — Creating accountability for yourself to hit your goals — Focusing on creativity and innovation vs. a massive budget — Setting the tone for your films so that everyone feels comfortable

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00:24:38

From Actress to Award-Winning Director to CEO — How I...

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2023/04/06

In this episode, Izzy dives into Part 2 of how the hell she ended up here as an award winning indie filmmaker, actor, career coach, and CEO of indie spunk – from almost quitting acting to getting her first short film into Australia’s largest short film festival, listen in to hear the second part of Izzy’s independent filmmaking journey, including: — why she wanted to quit acting — how she decided to go to film school — when she realized she was meant to be a director — starting fresh in a new

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00:22:05

From Actress to Award-Winning Director to CEO — How I...

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2023/04/04

It’s official – episode 1 of the indie spunk podcast has arrived. In this inaugural two-part episode, Izzy goes deep into how she ended up here – from her BossyPants childhood, to her fluke of a series regular role, to her “first pancake” film, listen in to hear the journey of an independent filmmaker, including: — almost getting expelled from primary school after directing her classmates in Titanic — finding refuge in storytelling and the arts — landing a role on a popular television show +

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01:08:22

How to Make a Festival Splash with Oscar Qualifying...

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2023/04/04

What do festival programmers look for? How should we handle press & publicity around our films? How do we get noticed in the crowded film industry? Have you ever rolled questions like these around in ya noggin? In this episode, Izzy chats with Theo Dumont – Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Oscar-Qualifying® HollyShorts Film Festival, Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival and co-founder of the Mammoth Film Festival, and previously the director of MGM studios. As a film industry marketing

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00:21:04

How & Why To Start Before You’re Ready in the Film...

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2023/04/04

How often do we hear the phrase: start before you’re ready? How on earth are we actually supposed to do that, especially when it feels like us creatives have so much on the line? On today’s episode of the indie spunk podcast, Izzy dives deep into what starting before you’re ready actually looks like, including: — Finding clarity in order to take action — Setting the tone of your project as the creator — Treating the process like a classroom instead of a make or break moment — Using crowdfunding as

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00:00:53

NEW PODCAST: coming 'atcha earholes

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2023/03/16

Well well well, look who the cat dragged into your ears... It's the indie spunk podcast 🎙 And we're COMIN' SOON! Hosted by award winning indie filmmaker, actor & career coach Izzy Stevens. Like a funkier, spunkier film school, indie spunk is a portal where emerging filmmakers can roll up their sleeves, get strategic and create career-changing work, from script to screen. Here - you'll uncover your road ahead, so you can get more stories funded, filmed, and celebrated. From

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