Full Armor Productions

Are We Rolling?

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Are We Rolling? is a behind-the-scenes podcast where producers Jason Waggenspack, Todd Lewis, and Frank Monteleone break down how films actually get made. From development to financing to swapping set stories, the trio shares real behind-the-scenes anecdotes, hard-earned lessons, and what it takes to keep projects — and Louisiana’s film industry — rolling. Learn more: fullarmorproductions.com/podcast

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Episode Three: Is Louisiana’s film scene temporary or sustainable? 06.05.2026 49:15

Jason, Frank, and Todd on the question at the heart of every film hub: does it feel like it's here to stay? They unpack what makes Louisiana a real filmmaking home, from crew depth, to tax incentives, and Academy Award-wins, and why the work of selling it never really stops. Plus: the federal film tax credit, the reshuffling of indie budgets, and an inside look at a recent Tom McCarthy film th...

Episode 2: Are We Saying Yes? 29.01.2026 59:04

Todd Lewis, Jason Waggenspack, and Frank Monteleone on how producers decide what to say yes to, why rejection is built into the process, and how passion, business, timing, and people all factor into whether a project actually gets made. Along the way, they explore why Louisiana continues to matter as a filmmaking home — from incentives and infrastructure to the creative energy that keeps stories,...

Episode 1: Well, Are We? 08.01.2026 45:46

Jason, Todd, and Frank introduce themselves and dig into what are we rolling means, the many kinds of producers, how long a project can take to be finished, and why so many bad movies get made. fullarmorproductions.com/podcast