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The Working Director

Helping emerging filmmakers become working directors faster. This weekly podcast will ask filmmakers the tough questions and offer guidance every step of the way with one goal in mind: help you make a living doing what you love, directing. For even more help expanding your directing career, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. There you can apply to be in our accelerator that helps you go from where you currently are to where you want to be; as well as, join our free private FB group. Hosted by director

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066: All Things Music: Acquiring, Licensing,...

The Working Director ·

2025/07/10

Acquiring, Licensing, Composing and Getting it Right!Music can make or break your film so let's make sure you have all the right elements in place!In this workshop you'll learn:-How you can acquire music rights to popular songs-What are the rules around music sites like Artlist-What contracts and licensing do you need for each kind of music you acquire-Working with a composer to get the right feel for your filmOur panel includes a music supervisor, composer, and producer. There will be

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00:56:23

065: TV Directing

The Working Director ·

2025/07/03

Join our panel of working television directors to learn about their process. This week we have a guest host and three kick ass TV directors!To join us live and get your questions answered be a part of our filmmaker group (it's free!) by clicking JOIN NOW at BlackmagicCollective.com or be a part of our private FaceBook group at AllFilmmakersWelcome.com.GUESTS:LIONEL COLEMAN cut his teeth at CBS news, learning the language of documentary storytelling before becoming a DGA commercial director and

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00:42:48

064: Alternate Distribution Options for Indie...

The Working Director ·

2025/02/14

Are you looking to have more control over your distribution?Do you want to learn ways to get your film out there through non-traditional options?Indie distribution companies, indie streamers, and filmmaker-controlled platforms give you back your power. They have more transparency when it comes to rev share too. Through our discussion with Nancy Criss, whose distribution channels are numerous (Tubi, Walmart, Up Faith & Family, Plex, Amazon, Netflix, and her own), we'll learn about more

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00:43:27

063: DIY PR (with Publicist Amanda Samoyloff)

The Working Director ·

2025/02/14

LEARN HOW TO DO YOUR OWN PR FOR YOUR FILMIn this special class edition of The Working Director, in association with Blackmagic Collective and sponsored by Blackmagic Design, Amanda Samoyloff, Founder and Principal of Samoyloff PR (SPR), a Los Angeles-based, full-service public relations and branding agency that champions the personal and professional reputations of diverse clients, will help filmmakers understand when and how to get their films out to the masses through PR.(Episode 63)Hosted by

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00:45:37

Film Financing Options In Today's Market (with...

The Working Director ·

2024/08/22

FILM FINANCING OPTIONS IN TODAY'S MARKETPGA producer Jim Holt will dive into equity investors, bank loans, pre-sales, and everything in between in this mini version of our finance intensive. (Episode 64) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when the next accelerator goes live and other fun events fill out the form on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWorkingDirector.Pro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also go there to join our private

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00:23:42

The Director-AD Relationship (with filmmaker America...

The Working Director ·

2024/05/31

How can you have the best communication with your AD? We dive deep into the AD - Director - Crew relationship in this episode of The Working Director with film & TV director American Young.(Episode 61) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when the next accelerator goes live and other fun events fill out the form on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWorkingDirector.Pro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also go there to join our private FB group

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00:15:44

Directing TV (with filmmaker Oscar Rene Lozoya)

The Working Director ·

2024/04/23

In this episode from our NAB Show lives we talk to director Oscar Rene Loyoza about his transition from indie filmmaker and TV editor to TV director. What are the biggest differences from indie film to TV director? Let's find out!Thank you to our live sponsors: NAB Show, Blackmagic Design, Sigma, Hollyland, and Aputure. Our lives were part of the League of Filmmakers booth at NAB Show in Las Vegas 2024. (Episode 60) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If

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00:15:19

NAB Show Live: Blackmagic Design Latest & Greatest!

The Working Director ·

2024/04/21

In our first of our NAB Show live episodes we talk to Blackmagic Design about their latest announcements that should get indie filmmakers excited!(Episode 59) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when the next accelerator goes live and other fun events fill out the form on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWorkingDirector.Pro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also go there to join our private FB group for directors so you can attend these live conversations

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00:19:51

Your Directing Career As A Production Company (w/...

The Working Director ·

2024/04/15

If you want to be directing regularly, you have to treat your directing career like it's your production company. Hint: It is. If you are tired of sitting around waiting for someone to hire you, join us for this live Q&A and learn how Alex Mehra has directed/produced over 1000 videos from various industries, and has worked with some of the biggest brands in the country like AT&T, NBC, Atlas Entertainment, CNN, and much more. From video editing, producing, filming, talent development -

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00:19:34

Production Studios: The Do's Dont's & What's

The Working Director ·

2024/03/24

How do you get the most out of your production studio rental?How do you make the most of your studio rental? How many times have you rented a stage only to be nickle-and-dimed by the owner? How many times have you arrived and realized the studio wasn't exactly what you thought you wanted or needed? Whether it's green screen, white cyc, build sets, you are spending those hard earned dollars for the day(s) there. You may not realize there is a better way. Long time studio owner, speaker, and

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00:29:47

6 Reasons Film Fests Reject Your Film

The Working Director ·

2024/03/10

Six common reasons film festivals reject your film with Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, Founder of The Film Festival Doctor.One of the hardest things to deal with as a filmmaker is film festival rejection. You worked so hard to make that piece of art, why don't they love it?!?!? We're going to go into six common reasons your film was not selected. We are also going to talk sustaining your mental health during your film festival season. (Episode 56) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn

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00:30:50

055: How To Get Paid To Direct (w/ Working Director...

The Working Director ·

2024/02/08

It doesn't matter if you are an aspiring director or a veteran, there is a non ending question of "HOW AM I GOING TO GET PAID TO DIRECT?!"In this live Q&A conversation we give you some ideas on how to do just that. How do you get clients/brands to work with you? How do you use TikTok to grow your directing career/video biz? How do you keep getting asked back? And more! (Episode 55) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when

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00:28:41

054: Directing Comedy (w/ Emmy Winner Mary Lou Belli)

The Working Director ·

2023/11/19

Directing Comedy with Emmy-Award-Winning Comedy Director Mary Lou Belli. Some things we cover: -How do you tackle blocking a multicam show? -Who’s close up do you do first? -How important are reaction shots? -How can you find the comedy beats in a script? -How can you help actors find & perform the comedy beats? -How can an editor save your comedy? -How much blocking prep should you do? -How can you work with an actor who wants to do different blocking than you need? -What’s one of the first

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00:26:27

053: Film Festival Playbook

The Working Director ·

2023/11/05

How do you know what film festivals to submit to? How do you get the attention of the programmers? Why should you volunteer at festivals? Should you hire a publicist, and if yes, how do you know who is right for you? That and more on this episode with producer and festival programmer Jon Fitzgerald. (Episode 53) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when we open our doors to our green screen virtual production studio dedicated to indie

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00:19:35

052: Pitching Yourself / Pitching Your Film

The Working Director ·

2023/10/31

How do you answer the dreaded "So, tell me about yourself"? What should you have prepared for your project pitch? How many projects should you have in your back pocket? What materials should you bring in? How do you engage the room, and why are you pitching the room not the project? That and more on this episode with producer Stu Pollard. (Episode 52) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when we open our doors to our green screen

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00:19:48

051: Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: Life Rights, Music...

The Working Director ·

2023/10/15

Ask An Entertainment Lawyer In this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions their hearts desire to Entertainment Lawyer & Filmmaker Chris Edgar. This week, some topics covered: -What will make a distributor reject a chain of title? -When do you need a release when filming in a public place? -Do you need life rights to make a true life story? -How long do you need to keep production documents? -Is using news based content in your work fair

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00:48:35

050: Film Finance - The Who's & How's

The Working Director ·

2023/10/08

How Do You Finance Your Film? How do you find investors? What are the ways to bring money into your film? How do you get a bank loan? How do you get a bond to get a bank loan? What companies do you need to know and how do those relationships make or break your film financing? And more! To get in touch with Jim about his next class where you can learn even more about film finance email: jimholt41@gmail.com (Episode 50) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to

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00:24:52

049: Ask An Entertainmen Lawyer: LLCs, Releases, and...

The Working Director ·

2023/09/30

Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: FLLCs, Releases, and more! In this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions their hearts desire to Entertainment Lawyer & Filmmaker Chris Edgar. This week, some topics covered: -When do you need to form an LLC for your film and how long do you need to keep it? -AI – where are we currently at with legal clearances? -What do you need to do to protect yourself for your documentary? -If you have multiple producers on a

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00:25:26

048: How & Why Work With An Intimacy Coordinator?

The Working Director ·

2023/09/17

What is an intimacy coordinator and how can they help you have a safer, more productive set? Whether it's an intimate scene between two actors, a torture or trauma scene, or a scene involving minors, an intimacy coordinator can help you have a safer set and make a better film. Today we highlight this important and lesser-known crew position with intimacy coordinator and actor Chantal Cousineau. (Episode 48) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified

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00:23:47

047: How Do You Direct A.I.?

The Working Director ·

2023/09/10

How Do You Direct A.I.? What considerations are there when prepping an A.I. drama? How do you keep it all ethical? We talk with James Walker, Nancy Lanham, and Forest Robin of Velocity Studios about how they created TWO A.I. podcasts (an interview show where an A.I. host interviews an A.I. guest and a narrative feature length show where actors play the humans and A.I. play the robots). (Episode 47) Hosted by Director/Producer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jenn Page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to be notified when we open our

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