Kent & Anna Thalman

Film and Family

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We're a married couple of filmmakers, supporting our family of seven through doing work we love, together. It's been a long and difficult journey, and we still have a lot to learn, but for us, it's well-worth the effort. We developed this podcast and the Feature Filmmaker Academy for anyone who wants a career making feature films, especially those balancing that pursuit with the responsibility of parenthood and providing for a family. Tune in as we study success patterns of industry professionals, interview other feature filmmakers, share takeaways from our favorite film courses or books, an...

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Kent & Anna Thalman

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Ep. 7 - Theory, History and Practice - The Real Tools of Filmmaking 24.09.2020 38:29

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the three disciples of film, which we consider theory, history and practice, and why we need all three at the same time. We compare learning film in this three-fold manner to learning a language, learning to draw, and learning an instrument. So many metaphors! We also talk about how to improve our process to include all three of these tools. Visit us...

Ep. 6 - Risk 24.09.2020 31:35

Send us Fan Mail What is risk? Is it good or bad? Is it possible to avoid risk? We talk about these ideas and more and make a case for taking more risks in certain aspects of our lives and careers. Check Out Our Most Recent Film Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist

Ep. 5 - How to Generate Motivation 24.09.2020 34:43

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the topic of motivation. We talk about misconceptions regarding motivation and where it comes from, how you can actually generate motivation in order to complete the projects or goals you are struggling with right now in your life. So are you stuck on a script, burnt out on a project, or tired of something you were once excited about? Give this a listen...

Ep. 4 - First Draft, Second Draft 17.09.2020 37:46

Send us Fan Mail How do we know how we're doing as artists? As parents? As spouses? In this episode, we cover such questions, as well as explore the effects of perfectionism on both our films and families. Visit us as www.invisiblemansion.com Check Out Our Most Recent Film Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist

Ep. 3 - What Other People Think 17.09.2020 39:52

Send us Fan Mail Why do we care what other people think of us? It's a common question, but we delve into what causes us to care, what it means to care, and how this issue can hurt or help our filmmaking and family lives. Visit us at www.invisiblemansion.com Check Out Our Most Recent Film Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist

Ep. 2 - Why We Watch Movies 17.09.2020 36:51

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss why people watch movies, and maybe more importantly, why they don't. We then explore how professor Clay Christensen's Job's Theory can apply to our film careers and family lives. Visit us at www.invisiblemansion.com Check Out Our Most Recent Film Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist

Ep. 1 - How to Balance Film and Family 03.09.2020 30:47

Send us Fan Mail The premiere episode of the wonderful new podcast film and family! Our inaugural episode covers an appropriate question: Are having a family and a film career mutually exclusive? We talk about why life in the film industry has proven to be so hard on so many families, and what we can do to strike a balance, and what "balance" really means. Visit us at www.invisiblemansio...