Breaking Indie

On this episode of Breaking Indie , we’re coming to you straight from the Santa Fe Film Festival with a deep dive into the indie film Rivals —a gritty, character-driven thriller set against a 1930s Depression-era backdrop. Host Brendan Roberts sits down with actors Gene Hunt and Luce Rains, two longtime staples of the New Mexico film scene, to talk about their journeys through decades of stage and...

In this episode of Breaking Indie , we sit down with filmmakers Goldie Tom and Ryan Begay , who brought two powerful films to the Santa Fe Film Festival: the documentary Honor Song and the narrative short Cleaning Is a Cakewalk .  Ryan shares how his journey from serving five years in the U.S. Air Force to working as an engineer eventually led him into filmmaking—and how that path inspired Honor S...

Ep. 24 Chris and Will of Altitude Murals, Advertising  In this special, slightly off-brand episode of Breaking Indie , we step outside the world of filmmaking and into the streets of Santa Fe to talk art, advertising, and large-scale storytelling. Recorded during the 25th Anniversary Santa Fe Film Festival , host Brenden Wedner sits down with Chris and Will of Altitude Murals , a father-and-son te...

In this episode of Breaking Indie , we’re coming to you from the Santa Fe Film Festival with two powerful conversations about documentary filmmaking, balance, and finding your voice as an artist. First, we sit down with filmmaker Alexandra Lexton , director of the feature-length documentary Fool’s Paradise Lost . Alex shares the deeply personal journey behind the film—an exploration of healing, re...

In this episode of Breaking Indie , host Brenden Roberts sits down with filmmakers Laurie Clemens Maier and Laurel Harris , the creative team behind the short film 47 . What begins as a lively, candid conversation quickly unfolds into a deeply personal and timely discussion about creativity, collaboration, and the realities many women face as they navigate career, identity, and the question of mot...

Hosted by Brenden Roberts, this episode of Breaking Indie features Mark and Mike Chamberlain. In this episode we talk about filming in Japan, manifesting your creation through faith, directing your twin, taking direction from your twin, and Yeti mugs.  GAIJIN film.com The Breaking Indie Podcast. It’s the cheap and dirty podcast who explores all elements of filmmaking. We take lessons from all pers...

Hosted by Brenden Roberts, this episode of Breaking Indie features Anne-Marie Johnson and Martin Grey and their film, “The addiction of Hope” writing during the pandemic. SAG representative (former Vice-President, and first African American woman to serve in said position, and current board member), Anne-Marie Johnson speaks to her experience as an actress evolving and reinventing herself in the w...

Hosted by Brenden Roberts, this episode of Breaking Indie features the director and star of "Penguins in Paris... a Love Story". Director, Producer, Writer, Kenny Hargrove is an award-winning producer who's made short films and webseries. Kenny is now packaging a feature film project called "Snow" Genia Michaela began her theatre career acting in plays on Broadway. She beg...

Recorded at the 2025 Santa Fe Film Festival, join host Brenden Roberts on an exploration through filmmaking and what it takes to break into the entertainment industry today. Buckle your seatbelts, because here’s another episode of Breaking Indie. Don’t forget to subscribe. We NEED you support. Krassimira Belev & Tony Belev, “The Therapy” @thetherapy_film @krassimira_belev @bloodyxyz RollynStaf...

Blake de Pastino is an award-winning actor, model, and co-creator of educational YouTube channels including Crash Course, SciShow, and PBS Eons, of which is also co-host. He has appeared in feature films including “The Fear of It,” “Slant Streets,” and “Blood for Dust,” as well as short films including “Come Out, Wherever You Are,” for which he has won multiple Best Actor awards, “Fracture,” for w...

In this episode we talk to Rodrigo Tactaquin and his work with the show Longmire as well as in part two, Claire Sandberg about her film “The Ramba Effect” winner of Best Documentary at The Santa Fe Film Festival. The Ramba Effect follows the powerful and inspiring journey of Ramba, the last circus elephant in Chile, as she travels 2,550 miles to her new home at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil. After fiv...

Eddie Velez ( Traffic ) talks about directing Target Jeremy and his strategy as a first time filmmaker. We also talk with Antonio Weiss who shares his journey with an upcoming film, and how he intends to make his next project in Paraguay. Learn more about Target Jeremy at https://targetjeremy.com/ Recorded at the 2025 Santa Fe Film Festival, join host Brenden Roberts on an exploration through film...

Ep. 14 Zoe Dunay & Aris Federman Meet the team behind the award winning film “Tin Soldiers” and Blue Oak Productions. In this fun and lively conversation, we talk about our mutual love for Christopher Nolan, the hometown of the atomic bomb (Los Alamos), and this charismatic couple’s journey into filmmaking.  Winner of the Jury Award for Best Cinematography at the 2025 Santa Fe Film Festival, “...

I was born on this planet, why do I pay to exist here? That’s one question proposed by Hossein in today’s podcast episode. Additionally, we discuss how his political asylum has affected his career as a documentary filmmaker, and dive further into a philosophical discussion, while learning more about his latest award winning film “I Am Gitxsan” which explores a recent high school graduate reconnect...

Catch our exclusive excerpt with Ari Aster about his latest film, Eddington. For more juicy content, enjoy our full episode on youtube! Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

Ari Aster brings his new film back to New Mexico with the help of A24. We take a look behind the scenes of Eddington, talk to the director Ari Aster, as well as NM actors: @josephortega_ and @racheldelatorreofficail as well as the brains behind the drone show,  A BIG ASS thank you to A24 and all the people behind this premiere in Truth of Consequences.  Support the show Please like and subscribe....

In this episode we talk to the filmmakers behind “What Tomorrow Brings” a family drama created by Matt Engelbert. During this two part interview we speak with the cast and creators behind this family affair. We will also learn how Matthew created two national syndicated shows “Ariel, Zoey, & Eli, Too” as well as “Steal The Show” with no Hollywood connections, and the journey behind his family’...

The legend, Danny Trejo, opens up with us about his past and how he broke into the film business. He speaks about  training Eric Roberts on "Runaway Train", to getting his big break in Michael Mann's "Heat" with Al Pachino, Robert De Niro, and Val Kilmer.  Danny also talks about his restaurant business, Trejo's Tacos, and leaves more to be desired mentioning Robert Ro...

In this episode of Breaking Indie, we talk to the star of American Underdog, Veronica Falcone, who known for her roles in Ozark, Perry Mason, and Jungle Cruise.  Veronica shares her journey as a young actress and dance choreographer, to her latest work in film.  The Breaking Indie Podcast is a program made by filmmakers for filmmakers to learn all aspects of the industry.   From conversations with...

Today we talk to a couple of fellas who worked at Sundance and Crested Butte Film Festivals!  Subscription page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411785/support Part 1: John Mark Sibley Jr, Screening Committee Coordinator Born and raised in Crested Butte, Colorado, John Mark involved himself in Crested Butte Film Festival after graduating. He works alongside co-founder Michael Brody, operations manager...

This is an awesome talk with directors Jonah Zimmerberg-Helms and Delaney Bishop. We discuss Jonah's work as a puppeteer, his work on the Revenant and a horse who won an academy award. We also talk about his film Stolen Tundra, and the global impacts of climate change.  In our second portion, we learn about Delaney Bishop's journey as a filmmaker in the world of music videos and entertai...

Today's episode, we talk to the cast of American Underdog, and look deeper into the world of acting. We share stories of manifestation, the call to performance, and a random call to Thailand. Vish holds graduate degrees in Information systems and business with undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Vish began his acting career as a child  on stage from the age of five and has extensi...

Samir is the Director of Business Development at Studio 71, a leading global media company for digital-first creators and brands. In this episode we dive into to the modern world of distribution and how to bring your film to market. We address the ever changing models of film festivals and the popular approach to self distribution. Join us, while Brenden does acupuncture, and the rest of us get a...

Taylor Treadwell 's notable feature work includes KNIGHT & DAY opposite Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, directed by James Mangold;  HALL PASS directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly; W. directed by Oliver Stone; as well as THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA directed by David Frankel.  Taylor plays a hilarious turn as the Bostonian girlfriend in the comedy feature film FATHER FIGURES opposite Ed Helm and Owe...

Clint Howard II, discusses the complexities behind being a DP, joining the union, and working in reverse to advance in the camera department. We crack some jokes, and also discuss our project, Tales of a Faded West as we premiere episode one at The Santa Fe Film Festival.  The Breaking Indie Podcast is a program made by filmmakers for filmmakers to learn all aspects of the industry.   From convers...