On the Filmmaking (Actually) podcast, award-winning indie filmmaker Koura Linda talks all things indie film, from project development through navigating the festival circuit! With over 30 completed projects under her belt since late 2016, over 200 award nominations and almost 70 awards, Koura gives the nitty-gritty on what it takes to make a film. From finding (or writing) a good story, to casting and auditioning, getting funding, planning for post production, utilizing festivals to grow your…
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"Why does it matter where I work?? Just worry about if I'm doing my job." That totally makes sense, and you'd think that is how it goes, but sadly, it is not. While this might be something more affecting business owners, it can affect filmmakers too if you're hiring people across state or country lines. What difference does it make where you live and work? Join Koura in this episode where she…
There are a LOT of piles of information about budgets and breakdowns and looking at genre and page count and potential minimum guarantees and bank-ability of stars and so many check box systems when it comes to putting the budget for a film together. But what does your budget actually need to cover? And can you make a film that is actually "$0"? Why or why not? How can the different departments…
Working in film, it is always a rush when someone says they want to give you funding for a project. But when can that first money in actually hurt the rest of your fundraising efforts? Depending on your project set up, and your business plan for your film, it isn't always good news that someone is running to write you a check, especially if they've barely talked to you about the project. What are…
One of the biggest differences between an awesome set that is fun to be on, and one that is an episode of high school drama, is the way people deal with issues and with gossip. This goes for most places of work, but the real question is, what do you do about it, and what is the best way to deal with actual problematic situations that you see happening on set (or on any type of project)? Join Koura…
Where do you draw the line between confidence and cockiness? How do you stand on your certainty without resting on your laurels and prohibiting further learning and growth? And what does a dinner plate have to do with any of this? Join Koura in this episode where she a little philosophical, and shares how she balances perspectives while gaining decades of experience, but always staying curious,…
What happens when Koura and Spacey go in to cast a play out of talent they've never met before? What can actors keep in mind from what they found?And what can Casting Directors keep in mind from what they found...?? Join Koura in this episode where she shares what happened when auditions were done with no concept of local popularity, and it wasn't just what you'd expect! If you have any questions…
There are a lot of important things to keep in mind when networking, and a lot of ways to navigate the world of connections. But what is one thing which, when not done, can ruin a potential connection before you even connect? Join Koura in this episode where she shares an example of a networking attempt, and what can help you from the get-go every, single, time! If you have any questions or…
Talking to people differently isn't just a matter of how kind or respectful you are (because we all know we should be kind and respectful to people). But is there a difference in how you talk to different people? ...Should there be? Join Koura as she breaks down how she gives feedback to an unpaid intern vs a contractor vs an employee (and how you should expect people to be talking to you when…
When styling a character, what are the things you should keep in mind? What makes someone look "real" or "relatable" in a movie? Inspired by a streaming glitch when two Twilight movies auto-played out of sequence, and noticing the stark differences between how Bella is presented by different directors, join Koura as she breaks down some of the key things to keep in mind when deciding how you're…
How much should you charge for your services, actually? There's a lot of different types of advice out there, including the very socially toxic "charge as much as you can get paid" (and it might be a controversial thing to say that type of pricing is toxic, but we stand by that it is totally toxic). Check out this episode where Koura dives in and goes over where you start when figuring out what to…
