Clark Coffey And Cullen McFater

Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

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Two filmmakers, Clark and Cullen, a generation apart, compare and contrast the movies that inspire them. They'll use their difference in age to analyze each film from their own unique time and perspective. Join them as they journey into a new movie each episode - the old and the new, blockbusters and indies, from the best known masterpieces to the hidden gems you may never have heard of.

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Clark Coffey And Cullen McFater

Episodes

Financing First Films 11.09.2020 54:05

We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 5 - Financing first films. Money is stupid and your story must be exceptional! We discuss our own experiences financing films, the need to become your own producer, the importance of understanding how to manage a production budget and more. Money lost, film gained! Socials Facebook Twitter Instagram

Writing a Screenplay 05.09.2020 54:31

We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 4 - writing a screenplay. Herzog argues against dogmatically using the three act structure, discusses how he psychs himself up to write, and explains the the importance of urgency. We discuss all of these things through the lens of our own experience and more! Socials Facebook Twitter Instagram

The Importance of Reading 29.08.2020 51:13

Filmmakers Clark Coffey and Cullen McFater use legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog's Masterclass, films, interviews, and writings as a jumping off point to discuss film, film-making techniques and philosophies, the creative process, and life as a Soldier of Cinema in general. Socials Facebook Twitter Instagram

Werner Herzog Introduction 21.08.2020 50:27

Episode 001 - Clark and Cullen introduce themselves and dive into Werner Herzog’s Masterclass lessons one and two. They discuss what a Soldier of Cinema might be, the pros and cons of film school, early inspirations, and more! Socials Facebook Twitter Instagram