In this insightful episode of Go for Production, host Brandon Riley sits down with Dori Zavala as they talk everything legal. With over 23 years of experience in legal, business, and finance, Dori has made it her mission to guide filmmakers through the often-overlooked yet critical world of film fin…
Go For Production with Brandon Riley: A Filmmaking Podcast
by Brandon Riley
Film production veteran Brandon Riley does a deep dive with film industry leaders in the production sphere that work in Film, Television and Online Productions. Brandon's conversations focus on strategies, systems, technology, and overall best practices in creating media in the world of indie filmmaking and film production. Visit the website www.assistantdirecting.com
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In this episode we talk with Jens Jacob CEO of Sypher Studios and CEO of Saturation.io
Jens is an experienced Producer. Some of his films include After Death, The Heart of Man and Don't Feed the Children.
Saturation.io offers a user-friendly, comprehensive, and efficient solution for film budgeting,…
In this episode we talk with Robert "Skid" Skidmore about his experience working with background actors. Skid is an experienced Assistant Director and host of the Below The Line Podcast. A few of the shows that Skid has worked on include Veep, Entourage, Spider Man 2, Arrested Development, Big Fish,…
In this episode we speak with Rose Beale (@laurenrosebeale on Instagram) about using people skills when solving problems and working in production. Rose has worked as a Production Coordinator, Supervisor & Production Manager on numerous film and tv shows. Some of her credits include Just Mercy, The …
In this episode we talk with John Francis Collins about his experience working as a Location Scout, Location Manager and ALM.
John is a veteran Locations Expert who has worked on countless movies. A few of the films that John has worked on include Emancipation, 12 years of slave, One night in Miami,…
In this episode we talk with David H. Venghaus Jr. (@davidvenghaus on instagram) about his experience working as an AD on films that encompass VFX, Virtual Production and new technology.
Dave is a veteran DGA 1st Assistant Director who has worked on countless movies. A few of the films that Dave has…
In this episode we chat with Mirko Urania (CEO of WrapTime) about going digital with out-times and creating a production report in minutes.
Visit the website http://www.wraptime.io
In this episode we chat with Brent Emery (@brentalanemery on instagram) about packaging and financing projects.
About Brent Emery
Sundance award-winning producer Brent Emery brings over fifteen years of international film strategy and business consulting experience to Resonate Entertainment. He has …
In this episode we chat with Luke DeBoer (CEO of Set Hero) about all things digital with call sheets, production reports and more....
Visit the website https://setheroapp.com and https://moviemagictoexcel.com/
In this episode we check in with Josh Weinberg and Ashlyn Hodges (RABS team) to see how the pandemic has effected their business and what new and interesting insights they have learned.
Visit the website to sign up and learn more about their APP https://runabetterset.com/
In this Episode we speak with Robin Kincade (@kincadeproductions on instagram) about working as a successful production assistant in film and tv.
Robin has over 20 years experience as a freelance producer, location scout and photographer for some of the biggest names in the business including NBC, A…
In this episode we talk with Bruce Van Dusen (@brucevandusen1 on instagram) about his new book and his experience working as a Commercial Director.
Bruce has directed over a thousand commercials, three movies and a documentary. Recently he released a book titled 60 stories about 30 seconds that expl…
In this episode we talk with Phillip Rush about his recent adventure filming a movie during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Phillip Rush (@philliprush on instagram) is an experienced 1st AD based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania who has worked on numerous independent films and series.
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Abraham Martinez (_abemartinez_ on instagram) is a Director of Photography who has traveled across the world to nearly 60 countries. He started out working on many studio feature films in Hollywood within the camera department on movies such as Flight Plan, Spider-Man 3, and Fast and Furious to name…
In this episode I’m going to share with you the latest books I’m reading that I highly recommend.
Deep Work by Cal Newport
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman and Kaley Warner Klemp
The Obstacle is the way by Ryan Holliday
Masterclass
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In this episode we talk with Gad Tisch.
Gad is the founder and president of Croogloo a film and television operations platform. He has a background in film production having worked on numerous films and tv shows. Currently Gad has a mission to remedy inefficient productions and costly practices by c…
In this episode we discuss the COVID-19 White Paper guidelines with Lisa Mall.
Lisa is a DGA 2nd AD-based in Dallas, TX but frequently works across the US in various cities such as New York City, Portland, OR and many others. Her recent projects include Halle Berry's "Bruised," Netflix's unreleased …
Brent Barbano - Co-Founder of Sharegrid discusses the rise of the share economy in the film industry
In this episode Brent Barbano talks about his experience as a Cinematographer and journey as one of the Co-Founders of Sharegrid.
Sharegrid (@sharegrid on instagram) is the largest, most trusted camera sharing community in the world.
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In this episode we talk with Jules Kovisars (@JKovisars on twitter)
Jules is a Producer, Production Executive and DGA Unit Production Manager.
Following graduation from Vassar, Jules was admitted to the DGA trainee program and upon graduation worked as a Key 2nd AD for many years on shows ranging fr…
In this episode Brandon Riley (@radiantfirst on instagram) the host of Go For Production unpacks 20 ways to advance your entertainment career in 2020.
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