I Wouldn't Do That If I Were You

Follow ups and last discussions on the film productions pipeline. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

You have a finished product! A wrapped feature film! In episode twenty of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew begin to conclude their conversation on the steps of a film production - deliverable guidelines, marketing, film festivals, etc. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

Last call! Make your changes or forever hold your peace. In episode nineteen of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss the last steps and advice for filmmakers as they finish their project and plan for the future. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

Sometimes more popular than the film itself, the score or soundtrack of a production can take on a life of its own. In episode eighteen of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss one of the most emotionally manipulative stages of the film production. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

Audiences will forgive bad visuals, they will not forgive bad audio. In episode seventeen of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss the magic of sound design, and ADR or Automated Dialogue Replacement. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

It happens to the best of them, but independent films can rarely afford them. In episode sixteen of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss what happens when you realize your film needs reshoots and how to avoid them. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

This is where your story is made - on the editing floor. In episode fifteen of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss tips and timelines to editing your project before production wraps. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

This is what you’ve been working towards - Your project has begun filming! In episode fourteen of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss the highs and lows of production and how a filmmaker can best prepare for the unknown. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

Whoops! Like many projects, something’s gone wrong during pre-production. In lucky number 13 of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew weigh the options of delaying production or trudging ahead and dealing with the consequences. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

It’s official - the first step of “production” has begun. In episode twelve of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss all the steps that go into getting your project ready to start filming. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

It’s happening! Your project has the team, the business model, and is ready for the green light - but how do you get it? In episode eleven of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss the elusive green light that some productions wait decades for. What does a studio or investor need in order to give that green light. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

A crew can make or break a production - but how can you tell which is which? In episode ten of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew go over the best ways to find your team and why so many directors try to work with the same crew over and over again.  Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

Now that you have a director on board, it’s time to make serious choices. In episode nine of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew get into hiring a casting director, reaching out to A list actors, and auditions.  Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

The tone and style of the film can’t be chosen until a director is brought on. But how does a producer or writer attach the right director to the right project? In episode eight of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew talk about how to find the perfect director and what steps a young filmmaker can take to become the ideal candidate.  Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

How do you pair your project with the right producer? In episode seven of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew go over the steps to get your project ready for the producer and what should happen once a producer is brought on board.  Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

“Will anyone please look at my script!?” It can feel pathetic asking people to read your project. But how are you supposed to get people to notice your script? In episode six of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew recommend ways for a filmmaker to get their project seen… Spoiler alert, it requires hard work and networking. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

Yikes. There’s no easy way to say this - your story needs work… Getting any feedback for a writer can be tough. In episode five of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew suggest ways for any storyteller to handle notes and criticism. Take a breath and have an open mind. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

For some, writing the first draft is the tough part - for others, its editing that rough draft into a polished script that you are proud to hand out. In episode four of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss how to approach this monster challenge.  Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

It’s time to start writing the script. In episode Three of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew talk about the appropriate goals and timelines of a first draft. Plus the difference between writing for yourself or as a paid job. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

You’ve got the best idea for a story. But how do you develop that original idea into a fully flushed out concept? In episode two of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew compare various methods of story development and how to create the best script possible, before you even start writing the first draft. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com

Before a film is released or a script is written, an idea must be formed. In episode one of "I Wouldn't Do That If I Were You" Michael and Matthew talk about what a producer is looking for in a story idea and what steps a filmmaker can be making today. Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com