Producer's Cut

My interview with Maureen Payne-Hahner is now live! Maureen brings a background in theater and directing to her role as a producer of short films. She is also the founder of the Writers Initiative Network. Check out her interview for more on: Acting using the Meisner method Producing for the theater v. stage Streaming and international audiences International production (Denmark)

My second interview with Stephen Meier is now live! Stephen walks us through the logistics of creating the indie feature, Lake George, as well as the differences between his strategies in marketing and distribution between Woodbridge and Lake George. Check out his interview for more on: Tax credits in New York State Limited theatrical releases Marketing to local audiences Distribution through Kine...

My interview with Cathy Whippel is now live! She recently wrote and produced the short film, Black Samphire, focused on water pollution in West Sussex, UK. Check out our conversation for her tips on: Utilizing international tax credits Crowdfunding your short film Kickstarter reward strategies Transitioning your short to a feature film

My interview with Anthony is now live! Anthony is a modern classical composer and describes his career trajectory from composing for short films to T.V. series and features. More recently, he branched into writing and directing, and started his own production company, Sunshine the Horse. Check out his interview for more on: Setting mood and tone for different genre soundtracks Pitching your projec...

My interview with Micah Haley is now live! If you have questions about film financing, tax credits, and distribution, this episode is for you. Micah walks us through his career journey starting from production assistant to film financier who represents investors attached to movies. Check out his interview for more on: Utilizing tax credits (i.e. Louisiana and Mississippi) to maximize production bu...

My interview with filmmaker Hyten Davidson is now live! We had a great chat about her short film, the West Virginian Starfish (2022), starring Melanie McNulty and Christopher Gurr. Hyten walks us through the development and production phases of creating a short film, as well as: Budgeting for your short film Pitching shorts to production companies Crowdfunding strategies (ie Seed&Spark) Short...

Janell’s interview is now live! Janell is the executive producer, CEO and founder of IronDragonTV and IDTVFLIX. She shares her expertise in producing original content for television and film and working in the action and martial arts genre. Check out our interview for more on: Establishing your own streaming platform Production in Texas (Georgetown) Networking and gaining visibility for products a...

My interview with D.C. filmmaker Shoshana Rosenbaum is now live! Check out our interview for an up-close look at her feature film, The Other You (2025), which premieres at the D.C. Independent Film Festival on February 13th! Shoshana details her experience with: Film financing through local arts grants Working with a literary manager Adjusting your project for budget Marketing, distribution, and u...

Owen’s second Producer’s Cut interview is now live! Check out the episode for Owen’s distribution tips and insights on short films. He’s had four films picked up for distribution in the last six months as well as a short film longlisted for a BAFTA award! Owen shares his expertise on: Limited release / local distribution    Deliverables when querying for distribution What to look for in a distribu...

My interview with Tyler Reid is now live! Tyler is an international film & TV producer with experience working with budgets and analytics. Tune into today’s interview for more insights on his “treat your film like a startup” and “proof of concept as bait” posts, as well as: International v. domestic production strategy Locating and marketing to an international audience Cost-cutting strategies...

My interview with Angelo Rocha is now live! Angelo breaks down his journey from partner in SAA Films/SAA Pictures to founder of Hazard Films in 2024 and now Hazard Talent Management. Listen in to learn more about his vision for Hazard Talent Management and: Adaptability as a key to surviving in the industry Production as the ultimate creative process Angel investing in commercials/music videos/fil...

Koura Linda has held a range of roles in the industry, from gaffer to production designer to producer. Nineteen of her projects have received a best picture award/nomination at film festivals, and she is preparing her new project, Catching the Light, for distribution! Check out our interview for more on: Roles above the line v. below the line (particularly on short films) Domestic v. international...

My interview with Max Woertendyke is live! Max is a Julliard-trained actor and the producer of the feature film, Brightwood (2022). Two years ago, he founded Noble Gas Media, focused on developing and producing original and commercial films in thriller, horror, and dark comedy genres. Check out the interview for his tips on: Producing and problem-solving Branding and narrowing scope when creating...

Stephanie Moore’s interview is now live! Stephanie Harrison and Stephanie Moore co-created Gemini Crown Tech to make development and production easier for filmmakers. 18 months ago, they launched their Software as a Service (SaaS) platform using Amazon Web Services and established a “one-stop” alternative to industry-standard production management platforms. Stephanie shares her expertise on takin...

My interview with Luke Sharp, owner of Vicious & Co, is now live! We had an amazing conversation about the marketing materials needed to make your project shine and provide investors and producers with the right information. Tune in to hear Luke's tips on: Matching your pitch deck to your project’s budget Differences between a film and TV show pitch deck  The ideal time to make a pitch deck in...

Israel Brooks is a filmmaker and the president of the independent media company, Fast Fire Films 2.0. He brings a unique approach to filmmaking by incorporating technology into his business operations! Tune into his interview today for insights on: Balancing the creative and business sides of the film/T.V. industry Using blockchain to decrease redundancy in tracking investing/spending The role of...

Danielle's interview is now live! Tune into today's episode to hear from an award-winning writer on how to leverage social media sites to showcase your portfolio and connect with industry professionals and more. Danielle describes her approach to branding as well as: How to write your personal bio – showcasing awards and competitions Maintaining an active online presence on LinkedIn, Cover...

Producer’s Cut becomes Director’s Cut (for today)! Director Joth Riggs’ interview is now live! I hope you all enjoy this interview as much as I did – Joth shares his expertise and draws key distinctions between directing studio v. indie films, as well as the importance of “knowing your role” on set to contribute to efficient film production. Interview takeaway: persistence is key 😊 As well as: Th...

Daren's interview is now live! Tune in for insider insights on Faith of Angels, the Carpenter, and: Short videos as “teaser trailers” and fundraising vehicles Securing Purdie Distribution to bring Faith of Angels and the Carpenter to theaters Building a project website to track showtimes and locations Casting an ensemble to expand your audience

Charles Lyons joins me on Producer’s Cut today! He’s had some amazing jobs throughout his career including journalist, reporter, and writer for Variety magazine. Fun fact: his first industry job was as an assistant on the feature film Mr. Holland’s Opus. Today’s episode is all about the ins and outs of documentary filmmaking, specifically: Academy award winner Barbra Kopple’s insights on documenta...

My interview with Maria Capp is now live! She is the writer, producer, and director of the indie film, Lady of the Lake. This information-packed episode includes updates on her recent project as well as some amazing insights on film festivals and casting! Tune in to hear: How joining the PGA lends credibility to your film Leveraging select film festivals to promote your film Attaching talent with...

This week’s episode features Brian Mulvey, the producer of the feature Documentary, American Highway! Brian interviewed some fantastic Americans from all walks of life - check out this super inspirational documentary on AppleTV! Brian and Seth were involved in every step of the documentary's production, so tune into this episode for Brian’s insights on: Producing a feature-length documentary Docum...

Producer’s Cut is back today with another fantastic guest, Jordana Arkin! She’s an Emmy-nominated TV writer who’s worked as a writer, producer, executive producer, creator, and showrunner. I interviewed Jordana about her career, specifically focusing on the ins and outs of: Guilds (WGA and IATSE) Freelancing Different roles in a T.V. writer’s room Networking, networking, networking

Part two of my interview with McCord Larsen is now available! Today’s episode is all about independent film distribution. McCord did a fantastic job breaking down the distribution scene in the context of today’s market and offering solutions for indie filmmakers. Tune into today’s episode for McCord’s insights on: What to look out for in a distribution deal How to plan your distribution strategy i...

We’re back with a two-part episode of Producer’s Cut! Today’s guest is LinkedIn celeb McCord Larsen. Tune into part 1 for McCord’s insights on: Strategies for on-set networking Differences in optioning a T.V. series v. a film What does it mean to have a “paid option?” Marketing materials to sell a T.V. series