IFH 783: Phil Proctor: A Journey Through Comedy, Resilience, and the Art of Reality

Today on the show we have award-winning filmmaker, actress, author, speaker, women in film activist and force of nature Naomi McDougall Jones. Many of the IFH Tribe might remember Naomi from her first appearance on the show talking about her distribution adventures with her film Bite Me. You can listen to that episode here: Making Money Self Distributing Your Indie Film with Naomi McDougall JonesBite Me, is a subversive romantic comedy about a real-life vampire and the IRS agent who audits her. The film premiered at Cinequest, won Best Feature Film at VTXIFF, and then went on to the innovative, paradigm-shifting Joyful Vampire Tour of America in summer 2019, a 51-screening, 40-city, three-month, RV-fueled eventized tour that involved Joyful Vampire Balls, capes, a docu-series and a whole lot of joy. Naomi's first book, The Wrong Kind of Women: Inside Our Revolution to Dismantle the Gods of Hollywood, is now available wherever books are sold in hardcover, audiobook, and e-book. It debuted as the #1 New Release on Amazon. It is a brutally honest look at the systemic exclusion of women in film—an industry with massive cultural influence—and how, in response, women are making space in cinema for their voices to be heard.Naomi has been a vocal advocate for bringing gender parity to film, both on and off-screen. She has spoken at film festivals and conferences around the world and written extensively on this subject. Naomi's TEDTalk on these issues and what to do about them, "What it's Like to Be a Woman in Hollywood, has been viewed over a million times. Enjoy my eye-opening conversation with Naomi Mcdougall Jones. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

24 Jul 20201h 20min

The IFH Podcast Network makes it easy for you to discover, connect, and engage with industry-leading filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts, all in one place. We curate the best podcasts that will help you on your filmmaking and screenwriting journey. You can listen to any of our shows on your favorite podcast platform. #IndieFilmUnitewww.ifhpodcastnetwork.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

23 Jul 20203min

This is your weekly dose of filmmaking motivation. Be well, stay safe and of course, keep on hustling!- Never stop chasing that dream that is burning in your belly.- Your limitation—it's only your imagination.- Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.- Sometimes later becomes never.- Great things never come from comfort zones.- Success doesn't just find you.Share this with a filmmaker that needs to hear it.Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

23 Jul 202011min

This is your weekly dose of filmmaking motivation. Be well, stay safe and of course, keep on hustling!- Never stop chasing that dream that is burning in your belly.- Your limitation—it's only your imagination.- Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.- Sometimes later becomes never.- Great things never come from comfort zones.- Success doesn't just find you.Share this with a filmmaker that needs to hear it.Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

21 Jul 20203min

Welcome to the Filmmaking Motivation Podcast with Alex Ferrari is a podcast dedicated to helping you get off your butt and make it happen for yourself. We all need a push on our filmmaking journey from time to time and this show does just that. Filmmaker and host Alex Ferrari (who also hosts The Indie Film Hustle, Filmtrepreneur, and Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcasts) drops weekly episodes that are part inspirational, part motivational, part raw truth bomb and part kick in the butt. These short motivational episodes will help you kick start your day. Never stop chasing that filmmaking or screenwriting dream. The world needs to hear your voice. It is your responsibility to put it out into the world. Keep on hustling!Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

21 Jul 20204min

Today on the show we have low-budget visual effects master Kevin Good. Kevin is a freelance cinematographer, VFX artist, and director. He has worked on diverse projects from creating television pilots for Fox Television Studios to shooting interactive feature-length films for the U.S. Army.His work has been featured in the Independent TV Festival in Los Angeles, the New York Television Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, the Edinburgh International TV Festival, the Festival Internacional de Televisão in Rio de Janeiro, the Boston International Film Festival, and others. Kevin now balances his time between teaching at Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts, freelance production work, and developing his own crazy projects, many of which are featured on his site.Kevin Good’s debut feature, Dinner with the Alchemist premieres at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood as part of the Dances With Films festival. Dinner with the Alchemist is a masterclass in low-budget filmmaking and using visual effects to create scale and production value.Enjoy my eye-opening conversation with Kevin Good. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

17 Jul 20201h 13min

It was brought to my attention that there are predatory film aggregators and distributors out there selling promises that they don't intend to keep.Yes, I know shocking.Specifically, I came across a few film aggregators, and use the term "aggregator" extremely loosely, that were promising filmmakers that if they use their service they could guarantee their film would be placed on Netflix, Hulu, Tubi, etc."THIS IS 100% BS!"In this episode, I'll breakdown the predatory tactics they use and will follow the money so you can see how the sausage is made using this scam.Some of these "aggregators" have no experience in film aggregation AT ALL. No history working with filmmakers. I mean they just buy a URL, open shop, use a fancy website and promise indie filmmakers the world. You need to do your homework. You need to ask around to see if you can find anyone who has done business with them. You can reach out to the amazing community of indie filmmakers over at the Private Facebook Group: Protect Yourself from Predatory Film Distributors/Aggregators and see if they have any insight.It's just not predatory aggregators, we can't forget the predatory film distributors.  These companies promise you this and that but never deliver. If it's not in the agreement it doesn't matter what they tell you. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Speak to a qualified entertainment attorney with an expertise in film distribution.As I stated last year when the economic situation in the world changes predatory film aggregators and distributors will become more and more desperate.Stay vigilante out there tribe. Sharks are around every corner.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

10 Jul 202019min

I'm so excited to bring this episode to the IFH Tribe I can barely contain myself. Today on the show we have ex-distributor turned filmmaker Jeff Deverett. Jeff reached out to me after reading my book Rise of the Filmtrepreneur: How to Turn Your Indie Film into a Moneymaking Business. He wanted to tell me that the book hit the nail on the head and that my film distribution chapter was right on.I came to find out that he was an ex-distributor and had was on that side of the business for 20 years.  We got to talking and I asked if he would come on the show and spill the beans on:How a bad distribution deal is structuredWhy the entire film distribution business is systemically designed to screw the filmmakerHow a distributor negotiates a deal from his point of viewHow to follow the moneyWhat a filmmaker needs to do NOT to get taken advantage ofAfter this episode, you will know "where the bodies are buried."  As Jeff said on the show"It's not the film distributors want to screw over filmmakers is it just happens organically."We also go into his Filmtrepreneurial business model. He has directed seven feature films, three of which are currently playing on Netflix. He self-distributes all his films. Jeff is a producer, director, writer, and actor known for Full Out 2: You Got This! (2020), ism (2019), The Samuel Project (2018), Kiss & Cry (2017), Full Out (2015), King of the Camp (2008), and My Brother's Keeper (2004). Jeff's successful film and TV career began with distribution with New World Entertainment, Astral Communications, Anchor Bay Entertainment, and his own company, Deverett Media Group.This episode is going to be EPIC. Sit back and get ready to have your mind blown. Enjoy my conversation with Jeff Deverett.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

3 Jul 20202h 23min