Filmmaking (Actually)

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! There is a lot of advice out there. How do you know who to listen to? Is it OK to not listen to someone with decades of advice? If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded f...

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our communi...

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Join Koura as she examines the all-important topic of making sure people see the movie you're making - marketing! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, che...

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Join Koura as she examines what makes the blockbusters of 2025 so good - and how there are lessons to be learned from them for indie filmmakers. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with li...

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and s...

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and s...

What could go wrong when making a film on a deadline? We're interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to share a special two-part episode on our 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge film entry! Koura dives into the nitty gritty, going over all the moving parts that went into making it! What went wrong? And of course, what went right! You can watch the film ⁠here⁠ . There are spoil...

What could go wrong when making a film on a deadline? We're interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to share a special two-part episode on our 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge film entry! Koura dives into the nitty gritty, going over all the moving parts that went into making it! What went wrong? And of course, what went right! You can watch the film here . There are spoiler...

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay...

Shea E. Butler is a prolific storyteller: television writer, published author, and award-winning director/writer/producer for short films and web series. Lauded in multiple fields, Shea is an alumna of Ryan Murphy’s Half Foundation Directing Fellowship, and the Warner Bros. Television Director’s Workshop, with a prolific 18-year background as a script supervisor for film and television. If you hav...

Shea E. Butler is a prolific storyteller: television writer, published author, and award-winning director/writer/producer for short films and web series. Lauded in multiple fields, Shea is an alumna of Ryan Murphy’s Half Foundation Directing Fellowship, and the Warner Bros. Television Director’s Workshop, with a prolific 18-year background as a script supervisor for film and television. If you hav...

Chasing your dreams can be incredibly daunting. So should you just give up? Is it worth it, actually? If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠ filmmakingactually@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions ⁠⁠⁠. For as little as...

This isn't a topic that gets talked about enough, but it is important and something we think needs to be a regular part of conversations when it comes to working in film. Professionalism matters, and part of that is things like flirting on set. When is it ok? What if everyone just wants to "have fun"? In this quick hitter, Koura goes over when to be flirty, actually, and a few other tips for gener...

What does it cost you to use AI for everything? A few weeks ago there was a brilliant post by Ashley Amber Sava on LinkedIn, reflecting on what exactly it means to turn to AI for even the most mundane of tasks. While Koura has a lot she'd like to say on this topic, this quick hitter reflects on just that: What does using AI for everything actually cost you? If you have any questions or comments fo...

Back in 2013, as part of hitRECord on TV, Koura went to the US/Mexico boarder for a hitRECord shoot "Regarding: The Other Side." Joe held some really interesting conversations about what it means to be on "the other side" and Koura answered from her position at the time as a Production Designer working in Hollywood. She reflected on the choices she makes when driven by her art, as opposed to being...

How much of yourself should you be? Especially in a world that seems so heavily run by trends and everything else demanding that you match a mold - when should you be you and when should you be a copy? Koura Linda dives into this in another quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠ film...

How do you fund your film, actually? Where do you even start? While there are an almost infinite way to raise money for a film, there are a few main categories most film finance falls into. Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to...

How broad (or narrow) should your audience definition be? What makes up YOUR audience? How will you know when you've defined your audience? How do you connect your work with your audience? Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to u...

Do cover letters even matter? Does anyone read them? What about when applying to a job in the world of film? Should you write them just in case...? Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠ filmmakingactually@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠...

How much of a team does it take, actually? And how do collaborations all come together? Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠ filmmakingactually@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and w...

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Koura shares her own personal experiences as well as insights from industry professionals, highlighting how understanding your strengths and passions can set you up for a fulfilling and successful professional career in filmmaking. Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠ ⁠⁠filmmakingactual...

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, Koura Linda explores the crucial topic of finding your lane in the film industry and beyond. While there's often pressure to follow a predetermined path, Koura emphasizes the importance of discovering what truly works for you based on your unique interests and skills. Learn about the process of self-discovery in filmmaking, helping you navigate th...

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, Koura Linda dives into the hot topic of why internships matter in the film industry and beyond! Sure, classroom learning and personal projects are important. But internships go beyond the theoretical and provide invaluable real-world experience, industry connections, and a chance to apply your skills in a professional setting. Koura shares her own...

In this episode of Filmmaking (Actually), Koura Linda dives into the often misunderstood world of film producers! Sure, we've all heard of the Executive Producer who might fund your project. But did you know there are many other types of producers, each with a crucial role? From Line Producers managing budgets to Creative Producers shaping the story, Koura shares her own experiences and insights f...

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, Koura Linda dives into the hot topic of hard skills versus soft skills in the film industry! Sure, the nitty-gritty hard skill stuff like camera work, lighting setups, and editing magic are important. But just as important are soft skills—working well with others and being a great communicator. Koura shares her own experiences and insights from in...