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The Filmmaker"s Life

The Filmmaker"s Life is a live, virtual interview series with filmmakers from all corners of the industry hosted by film business coach, Joanne Butcher. The purpose of this series is to motivate and inspire those on your own filmmaking journey by telling stories of how these filmmakers started their careers so that you will be empowered to start yours. If you want to join us for the live session, please register at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-Home

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01:17:02

The Filmmaker's Life with Catherine Herrera - 07/27/23

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2024/02/03

Our guest this week is Catherine Herrera. Joanne talks to Catherine Herrera about how, as an Indigenous woman of mixed ancestry, she uses her documentary films as a way of bridge-building. Catherine Herrera creates impactful art that inspires dialogue and action by sharing unique stories with broad audiences. Coastal climate change is the focus of Catherine's current public art and documentary project Martins Beach, highlighting today's collaborative California Native Coastal Stewardship

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01:10:27

The Filmmaker's Life with R.S. Veira - 07/13/23

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2024/02/03

Our guest this week was R.S. Veira. Joanne talks to R.S. about he made the leap from Division I basketball to being a filmmaker. R.S. Veira, born Raphael Sylvester Veira, is an author, filmmaker, orator, and self-proclaimed dreamer. Veira, the son of Jamaican parents, was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and has been a storyteller for as long as he can remember. Featured on Yahoo! News, Veira co-founded Dream With Me Productions in 2018 where he brings films showcasing diverse voices to life. To fuel

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01:02:52

The Filmmaker's Life with Jian Hennings and Sophie...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2024/02/03

The guests this week were Jian Hennings and Sophie Walcott. They first met in film school on Jian's short film turned feature "Back to Freeport," and Sophie was the editor. Since then, they have collaborated on film projects and commercials. They are not only partners in film but partners in life. Having completed his Film Production/Film Studies Degree in 2017, Jian Hennings spent the following two years developing screenplays for film and television while working as a camera

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01:08:59

The Filmmaker's Life with Isabel Dréan - 04/06/23

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2024/02/03

The guest this week was Isabel Dréan, a screenwriter who is making a living from her writing and will tell us how she did it! Isabel Dréan is a produced screenwriter who specializes in romcoms, holiday, and high-concept stories. With a placement in the Nicholl Fellowship with her first screenplay, Isabel first started by exploring themes of women's survival and overcoming the impossible. But during the pandemic gloom, she felt inspired to venture out of that genre and explore the world of

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00:53:48

The Filmmaker's Life with Cedric Smart - 03/23/23

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2024/02/03

The guest this week was Sound Engineer, Production Sound Mixer, Post-Production Sound Mixer/Editor Cedric Smart. Cedric has worked on TV commercials, various TV and films productions within the Caribbean and with crews from US, UK, Canada and Europe. Cedric Smart began his sound engineering career in 1991 as a studio assistant at the Engine Room recording studio. Within a year he became a studio engineer where he produced commercial recordings for radio and television, as well as tracked and

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00:58:09

The Filmmaker's Life with Ian Harnarine 01/11/2024

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2024/01/12

Our guest this week was Ian Harnarine. Ian is an award-filmmaker, with a short film Executive Produced by Spike Lee and Assistant Professor at NYU Tisch. If you haven't joined us for The Filmmaker's Life before, please register at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-HomeIan's short film "Doubles with Slight Pepper" was Executive Produced by Spike Lee and won a Canadian Genie for Best Short Film Drama, which is the equivalent to an Oscar. He's since

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01:07:43

The Filmmaker's Life with Sir Marco Robinson 12/14/2023

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/12/19

Our guest this week was Sir Marco Robinson. Marco is an actor, best-selling author, and film producer, who has had TV shows and a film on Netflix and Channel 4. To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-Home . Sir Marco Robinson is the co-creator, producer and star of the movie “Legacy of Lies”, which debuted at #2 on Netflix USA. Marco has also created a Prime Time TV show on

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00:59:00

The Filmmaker's Life with Tameka Citchen-Spruce...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/12/02

Our guest this week was Tameka Citchen-Spruce. Tameka is an award-winning filmmaker, who also is an activist that champions the cause of equality, not only in terms of race and gender but also for those who are disabled. Tameka Citchen-Spruce formed her production company Be Influential Film to tell stories that feature unrepresented communities in an authentic, thought-provoking and engaging way. She won an award for her narrative short film "Justifiable

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01:12:03

The Filmmaker's Life with Linda Palmer 11/16/2023

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/11/18

Our guest this week was Linda Palmer. Linda Palmer, an award-winning independent writer/producer/director who has over 25 years in the industry. Linda formed her production company , Runaway Productions when she wrote, directed and produced a campaign of public service announcements for "Children of the Night," the non-profit organization which looks after teenage runaways on the streets of Los Angeles. Since then, she has produced numerous commercials, documentaries, series, and

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00:56:56

The Filmmaker's Life with Nicolás Rojas Castro...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/11/18

Our guest this week was Nicolás Rojas Castro. Nicolás is an award winning Chilean filmmaker. He has two features under his belt, one a narrative film "Distancia" (2015) and the other a documentary film "Sonar Rock City: Seattle" (2019), which looks at the evolution of music in the city since it became known for the Grunge movement. He's currently working on his third feature film "Tiempos Decentes". You can watch the film "Distancia" on Amazon Prime. To

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01:00:46

The Filmmaker's Life with Colin Bressler 10/19/23

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/10/21

Our guest this week was Colin Bressler. Colin is a not only a Cinematographer but also a Writer/Director/Producer/ Director of several psychological horror films. To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-Home . Colin received the award for Best Achievement in Cinematography while he attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He worked his way up in the industry

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01:10:13

The Filmmaker's Life with Parris Z. Moore 09/07/2023

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/09/08

Our guest this week was Parris Z. Moore, a film and television producer with over 20 years of experience in the development, production, and distribution of media. He also produced a Sundance winning feature film. Parris Moore completed his MFA in Film Production in 2021, his MBA in Film, Media and Art Management in 2005, and his BA in Radio, Television and Film Studies at Temple University in 1992. He has held the position of Assignment Desk Editor for FOX News and produced the EMMY nominated

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01:07:19

The Filmmaker's Life with Brandon Morson - 03/09/2023

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/09/07

Our guest this week was Brandon Morson. Joanne talks to Detroit-native Brandon about his beginnings as a filmmaker in Michigan and how he got his films made and distributed on various platforms. The Detroit native, Brandon Morson has built a strong reputation as a film producer and director by breaking new talent in tv, film and web. After studying film at Western Michigan University, Brandon has gone on to win several film festivals including Best Picture and Best Director. Brandon then moved

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01:10:42

The FIlmmaker's Life with Kopal Goyal - 08/24/23

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/08/25

Our guest this week was Kopal Goyal. Kopal is changing perspectives about women in India with her films while using her skills as a rock climber. On one of her first films, she belayed while filming athletes, even when monkeys attacked the camera setup. Host, Joanne Butcher, talks to her about the journey of combining her love of climbing with her love of storytelling! To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at

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01:01:12

The Filmmaker's Life with Rahul Nath - 08/10/23

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/08/10

The guest this week was Rahul Nath. Rahul is an actor, writer, director, choreographer, and dancer who has found success in both Bollywood and Hollywood. Rahul has acted in several national campaigns for major brands like State Farm Insurance and Intel, as well as shows "Adam Ruins Everything", "I’m Sorry", "The Company You Keep" and the Steve Carell led all-star cast in Netflix’s "Space Force". Rahul has appeared in the Bollywood movie "Happy

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01:05:28

The Filmmaker's Life with Michael Lees - 05/04/23

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/08/03

Our guest this week was Michael Lees, a documentary filmmaker who documented his 6-month challenge to live in the forests of Dominica and ended riding out a Category 5 Hurricane in a palm leaf and bamboo hut. Michael graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015, where he spent the first half of his college career studying business at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, later switching his major from business to communication studies with a focus on media production.

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00:56:47

The Filmmaker's Life with Jon Silver - 06/01/23

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/07/20

The guest this week is Jon Silver. Jon talks about being a filmmaker in Chicago and the influence comedy has in his work. Jon is an independent filmmaker based in Chicago. He comes from a comedy background. He's the Co-Founder of ShowPup Productions and the former Managing Director of The Annoyance Theater. Jon has worked with Second City and other theaters to produce comedy sketches, short films, web series, TV pilots, and his first feature "The Civil Hoax", was called

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01:07:26

The Filmmaker's Life with Cameron Patterson - 06/15/2023

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/07/13

Our guest this week was Cameron Patterson. Joanne talks to Cam about how he got into writing and production through the world of music. Besides being a novelist, Cam is also a screenwriter, director and producer for his production company, SoGo Productions. His screenwriting portfolio includes work for Canadian and U.S. producers in both TV and film, and multiple genres from war and thrillers to drama and horror. He has directed feature film, TV series, music videos, commercials, and

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01:15:47

The Filmmaker's Life with Michelle Malley Campos -...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2023/07/06

Our guest this week is Michelle Malley Campos. Michelle talks about what it's like to work at an Assitant Director in the busy Puerto Rican film market. She also talks about how she applied for a grant for her feature film "Foreigner" from the Puerto Rican government and was awarded $1.288 million dollars! Michelle is NYU Tisch alum and WIF/GM Latina Acceleration Grant recipient, Puerto Rico native Michelle Malley Campos is an award-winning writer-director with almost two dozen short

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