In this episode, we talk about the five deadly myths of Independent Filmmaking and how to prepare yourself to avoid or counter each of them. If you’re a Director, Producer, or Executive Producer, you’ll want to listen to this one! … Read More
Author Archives: Bonsai Creative
A Conversation with Motke Dapp (Director of Another Version of You)
In this episode, we have a conversation with writer/director Motke Dapp. We talk about his magical childhood, how Indie Film can help itself, and his new latest feature film, Another Version of You. Enjoy! Questions: Reach out to us @ questions@bonsai.film … Read More
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 12 (The Path to Profitability)
Hello! In this week’s episode, we continue our Indie Talk conversation from last week to discuss a topic near and dear to an Indie filmmaker’s heart: the path to profitability. Enjoy! Questions? Reach out to us @ contact@bonsai.film Learn more about … Read More
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 11 (The Future of Film is IP)
Hello! In this week’s episode, we talk about the slow-moving theatrical trend toward only making IP (Intellectual Property) and franchise films for big-box theater. We ask the question, Does it make sense to write an original screenplay with the intent on … Read More
A Conversation with KD Hammond and Tiffany Montgomery
In this episode, we have a conversation with Director and Writer, Kd Amond, and Producer and Actress Tiffany Montgomery. We did this one live in the VIP tent at the Nashville Film Festival, where Kd and Tiffany’s dramedy, ‘Five Women … Read More
A Conversation with Joey von Haeger
In this week’s episode, we have a conversation with Writer and Director Joey von Haeger. We talk about the biggest pitfalls new filmmakers should avoid, the reason he hasn’t moved to Los Angeles, and why Star Trek is better than … Read More
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 10 (How to Get the Most out of your Festival Run)
Hello! On this Indie Talk week, we get tactical about how to get the most out of your festival run. We dive into how to ensure a sellout at your feature film premiere, how to break the ice when networking, … Read More
A Conversation with Matt Williams – Round 2
In this episode, we have a conversation with Actor and Writer Matt Williams. We chat about why creative work dries-up and what to do about it, what makes for the rawest art, and why Method acting doesn’t work for him. … Read More
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 9 (Emmy’s for Indies)
Hello all, on this week’s episode of Indie Talk, we discuss the nature of great art versus highly derivative art (and how to avoid the latter), a new way to view the EMMY Awards as a casting research tool, and … Read More
A Conversation with Rasheed Stephens – Round 2
“Live your life for a short period of time the way most people won’t, to live the rest of your life the way most people can’t.” – Rasheed Stephens On this episode, we have a conversation with comedian, writer, actor, … Read More