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
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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
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
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
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 8 (w/ Guest Host Sandrene Matthews)
On this episode, Chris and guest host Sandrene Matthews talk about the requirements to get into the Writers and Producers guilds, how to spot a snake in the grass in the movie business, and how Deep Fakes might change the … Read More
A Conversation with Ted Welch – Round 2
“If we’re rehearsing something, writing something, do not waste my time, let’s get to work. Come over, let’s work on what we’re going to work on, and then if you want to go get a beer, we’ll go get a … Read More
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 7 (8 Choices & Obstacles That Hold Indie Filmmakers Back)
On this week’s episode, Chris & Nick discuss four choices all Indie Filmmakers need to make and four systematic walls that the Indie Film community needs to topple. Enjoy! Website | Instagram
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 6 (Why Film Goals Should Influence Distribution)
On this episode, Chris & Nick talk about The Farewell and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, how your goals for your film should influence your approach to distribution, and why excellent filmmaking relies on a series of great choices. … Read More