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Go For Production with Brandon Riley: A Filmmaking Podcast

Film production veteran Brandon Riley does a deep dive with film industry leaders in the production sphere that work in Film, Television and Online Productions. Brandon"s conversations focus on strategies, systems, technology, and overall best practices in creating media in the world of indie filmmaking and film production. Visit the website www.assistantdirecting.com

tv & film film interviews

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60:30

Doug Torres - Getting into the mind of the director...

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2020/01/03

In this episode we talk with 1st AD Doug Torres (@suckafish1102 on instagram) about getting into the mind of the Director and creating a style that works. Doug is a verteran DGA 1st AD who has worked on countless movies. A few of the films that Doug has worked on include Drumline, Mr. 3000, We Own the Night, The Scorcer's Apprentice, The Beaver, 12 Years a Slave, Tripe 9, Bright, Ad Adstra and the upcoming trilogy Fear Street.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-production/support

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51:28

Alex Ferrari - Producing micro budget movies and the...

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2019/12/20

In this episode we talk with Alex Ferrari (@ifilmhustle on instagram) about producing micro budget movies and the rise of the Filmtrepreneur.Alex is an author, blogger, speaker, consultant, the host of the #1 filmmaking podcast on iTunes the Indie Film Hustle Podcast, and an award-winning writer/director with 25 years of experience in the film industry. As a director, his films have screened in over 500 international film festivals.Alex recently released his second book Rise of the Filmtrepreneur®

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55:53

Butch Kaplan - The role of producers, hiring...

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2019/12/06

In this episode we talk with Butch Kaplan about the various roles of producers, hiring practices and maintaining longevity in the film/tv industryButch (@butchkaplan on instagram) has been working as a Producer & Production Manager in Film and Television for over 30 years. Some of Butch’s credits include Fear The Walking Dead, John Q, The Notebook, Alpha Dog, Bablyon AD and Oldboy.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-production/support

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69:41

Matt Compton - Budgeting short-form content and using...

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2019/11/22

Matt Compton (@mattcproducer on twitter) has been working as a Producer & Production Manager in Film and Television for over 20 years. He began his career with the independent feature film “Dreamers” in 1999. From there, Matt has served as either a Producer or Production Manager on many other feature films, including “Slip Dream”, “Callback”, “The Hillside Strangler”, “Altered”, “Seventh Moon”, and “Midnight Son”.In addition to feature films, Matt has also worked on various promos and commercials.

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29:22

Jason Waggenspack - Running a studio and making thing...

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2019/10/18

Jason Waggenspack is the founder and CEO of Neutral Ground Films and The Ranch Film Studios. He has recently produced "The True Don Quixote" with Tim Blake Nelson and Jacob Batalon as well as "Arceneaux" with Lance Nichols and is currently directing the medicinal cannabis documentary called "Abby's Joy". He has played an integral part in landing several major motion pictures to the state of Louisiana for over a decade. He is the Treasure of the Louisiana Film Entertainment Association (LFEA) and is

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71:04

Keith Alan Morris - working as a production...

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2019/10/04

Keith Alan Morris (@keithalanmorris on twitter) is a practicing filmmaker and film professor.Keith has been involved in numerous films as a writer/producer/director and cinematographer. Some of his films include "The Motorcycle Thief, The Clinic and Gutter King which was Keith’s breakthrough film.In addition to being a film-maker Keith has served as a production consultant on numbers films (Old, Boy, The Magnificent Seven, Elvis & Nixon, and Mr. Right) are just a few...Currently Keith is a tenured

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25:38

Alex Peron - Co-Founder of Setkeeper discusses...

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2019/09/20

In this episode we talk with Alex Peron (@setkeeper on instagram) one of the co-founders of Setkeeper. Alex is passionate about bringing new technologies to make life easier for production office teams and helping them make great content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-production/support

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52:11

Collier Meyer - Running a production office

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2019/09/06

Collier Meyer (@space_naps on instagram) is a POC/APOC from Texas, who graduated with a Bachelors in media Production from The University of Alabama. He started out working in Los Angeles as an assistant to the legendary Dustin Hoffman where he quickly learned the inns and outs of the film industry. In 2015 Collier and his wife moved to New Orleans where he spent a majority of his time as a coordinator on commercials. Most recently Collier has transitioned to the scripted world working on shows

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47:01

Alexander Salazar - The art of directing Background...

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2019/08/23

In this episode we talk with Alexander Salazar (@directedbysalazar on instagram) about the role of the 2nd 2nd AD and the art of directing Background Actors.Alex is a filmmaker and Assistant Director from Washington state, who graduated with a Bachelors in Film & Television Production from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles before moving to New Orleans to work on a wide range of independent and studio films. After working on numerous shows as a Production Assistant, Alex soon joined the

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73:25

Dale Dreher - Using technology to scout and manage...

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2019/08/09

In this episode we talk about all things locations with Dale Dreher (@dalerdreher on instagram)Dale is a Location Scout and Manager in the Los Angeles Studio Zone and all of Southern California. His Specialties include Union and NonUnion Location Scouting, Management, Hard to Find Locations, Houses, Offices, Buildings, Schools, Suburban or Urban Locations, Streets, Freeways, Americana and all other locations you can imagine! Dale has worked on numerous movies, tv shows and commercials. Some of the

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56:29

Chris Castaldi - A case study on Avengers End Game...

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2019/07/05

In this episode we talk with 1st Assistant Director Chris Castaldi.Chris is a graduate of UCLA with a bachelors in economics and emphasis in film started out in the film world as a Production Assistant and went on to work as a 2nd AD, 1st AD and is currently working in a producing capacity at Joe Roth’s Film. Some of Chris's credits include Avengers Endgame, Avengers Infinity War, Iron Man 1 and 2, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Jurassic World, Tomorrowland, Pain & Gain, The

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55:04

Seth Edelstein - A UPM's process for building an...

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2019/06/21

In this episode we talk with Seth Edelstein about his process of finding and hiring the right people..Seth started out in the film world as a Production Assistant and then got into the DGA Trainee program in the 90s and went on to work as an 2nd 2nd AD, 2nd AD, 1st AD and now Unit Production Manager. Some of Seth’s credits include Nightcrawler, Liar Liar, Dodgeball, Speed, Beethoven 2nd, Better Caul Saul, American Crime Story, The Mentalist, Without a Trace to name a few.--- Support this podcast:

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70:53

Korey Pollard - A 1st AD's guide to scheduling...

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2019/06/07

In this episode we talk with 1st AD Korey Pollard (@migrantfilmworker on instagram) about his experience working as a 1st AD in Television. Korey has over thirty years of in-depth motion picture and television production strategy, management and delivery experience, Korey has certainly made (and continues to make) his mark on the industry. His proven attention to detail, problem-solving, collaborative leadership and critical thinking skills are evident in the projects he’s invited to engage in. Some

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46:44

Joth Riggs - Working with first time directors.

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2019/05/24

In this episode we talk with Joth Riggs (@jothriggs on instagram) about his experience working with first time directors. Joth is an award-winning filmmaker whose film career spans 25 years and includes over 80 movies and television shows for all the major Hollywood studios. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Joth got his start on the set of his first feature film, Pet Sematary II. From there he went on to work as a production assistant on the sitcom Coach on the Universal

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44:03

Josh Weinberg - CEO of RABS talks "going digital"...

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2019/05/10

In this episode we talk with Josh Weinberg, CEO of RABS (a software solution to manage background actors digitally). Josh is a graduate from Tulane University and holds a Bachelors degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Prior to developing RABS, Josh worked in the film industry as a Production Assistant where he saw first hand the many issues that productions faced including the problem he set out to solve that of managing background. --- Support this podcast:

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98:10

Jason Roberts - An Assistant Directors insight into...

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2019/04/25

In this episode we talk about Jason's experience working with Tom Cruise, implementing VFX sequences and demystifying the process of working with large amounts of background actors. Jason Roberts is a member of the DGA and works as a UPM, 1st AD, 2nd AD and has worked on some very well known Tv Shows and Movies..... The Orville, Downsizing, American Made, Transformers: The Last Knight, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Jurassic World, Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol, 2 Fast 2 Furious,

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47:04

Nick Thomas - The philosophy and strategy behind...

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2019/04/23

In this episode we dive into the specifics and philosophy behind finding and managing locations for film and tv shows. Our guest, Nick Thomas (@imnickthomas on instagram), currently works as a Location Manager in the New Orleans market as both a scout and manager. Nick has worked on TV shows such as Cloak & Dagger, Fear the Walking Dead, Preacher and a plethora of movies of all budget sizes. Check out Nick’s website at http://www.nickthomas.co/--- Support this podcast:

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40:22

Paul Garnes - Lessons from a seasoned UPM / Line...

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2019/04/13

Paul Garnes (@paulgarnes on instagram) has served as producer, line producer and/or production manager on films and television series for Disney, Dreamworks, HBO, ABC, NBC, BET, Sony/Screen Gems, Magnolia Films, and Paramount Pictures.A graduate of Chicago's Columbia College, Garnes has worked as Vice President of Operations and Production for Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx's Foxx/King Productions and Head of Production for Simmons-Lathan Media Group.In 2006, Garnes was recruited by Tyler Perry and

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