First Time Go Director's Club

There's been (roughly) 100 episodes of the podcast. So when you hit on topics you haven't talked with anybody about before (IRAs, 401(k)s, faith-based organizations), you know you are in for something special.

But I knew that already from his trenchant social media posts. In this episode, I talk with filmmaker Kyle Prohaska about perseverance, resilience, and becoming a jack of all trades in the filmmaking business. We talk about his start as a filmmaker and working in the faith-based sector; the problems with expensive short films that just have to make festivals; the lack of QC in indie filmmaking; and where you should expect to see Kyle in a couple of years. "Prepare for your future" is Kyle's main advice; if yours is indeed in filmmaking, chances are you'll see Kyle Prohaska there.

Kyle's Indie Film Highlight: (the first time we ever had a recommendation for a film that has been an episode on the podcast): YOUR LUCKY DAY (2023) dir. by Daniel Brown (https://boxd.it/yOx2); THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY (2023) dir. by Francis Galluppi (https://boxd.it/DCVQ); MASS (2021) dir by Fran Kranz (https://letterboxd.com/film/mass-2021/)

Links:

Prohaska Studios (https://www.prohaskastudios.com/)

Kyle Prohaska's Threads Account (https://www.threads.net/@kyle.prohaska)

Kyle Prohaska's X Account (https://x.com/kyleprohaska)

Kyle Prohaska's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kyle.prohaska/)

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Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: BEGINNERS (2010).

Director: Mike Mills

Screenplay: Mike Mills

Cast: Ewan McGregor; Christopher Plummer; Mélanie Laurent

SYNOPSIS

After his mother dies, Oliver (Ewan McGregor) is stunned when his father, Hal (Christopher Plummer), recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, comes out of the closet. When Hal passes away a few years later, Oliver grows depressed, struggling with his failing career as an artist while constantly remembering his childhood and time spent with his dad. Oliver's loneliness is eased when he meets actress Anna (Mélanie Laurent), but their relationship is threatened by their mutual fear of commitment.

Watch The Episode: https://youtu.be/wr3Xa-d5uGc

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I urge you to go watch TWICE THRICE TOLD and if you’ve seen something like it, let me know. And once you hear the story behind it — no post-production, one take — you’ll be simply astonished by Brennan’s story.

In this episode, we talk about how ex-FBI agents helped Brennan get his passport renewed in time to go to the Straight 8 events in Cannes and London; what the Straight 8 competition is; how he feels about short films and niche film competitions like Straight 8; and what's next for this award-winning (yep, top 8 of the Straight 8) indie filmmaker. Put him down for another episode in 2029 for his first feature.

Brennan's Indie Film Highlight: RIDDLE OF FIRE dir. by Weston Razooli (https://boxd.it/GamO)

Links:

Straight 8 Films on YouTube (Twice Thrice Told is at 23:23) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1619s&v=3F234g0warg)

Brennan Hershock's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brennyhersh/)

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Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! (2016).

Director: Richard Linklater

Screenplay: Richard Linklater

Cast: Glen Powell; Tyler Hoechlin; Zoey Deutch

SYNOPSIS

In 1980 Texas, a college freshman meets his new baseball teammates, an unruly group of disco-dancing, skirt-chasing partyers, and they navigate their way through the freedom and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.

Watch The Episode: https://youtu.be/krhyTGFexng

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I talk with film director Patiparn Boontarig about his debut film, SOLIDS BY THE SEASHORE. Described as a "tender, atmospheric debut...set in a coastal town in southern Thailand", the reviewer wrote that the film "uniquely tackles climate change, tradition, identity, and LGBT love."

I felt the same way -- it's a gorgeous meditation best seen in a theater. And if you live in the Pacific Northwest, you can on July 10th -- the podcast is hosting its first film screening at the Beacon Cinema that night.

In this episode, Patiparn and I talk about his deeply personal story and the filming of his debut feature; the genre of climate films; what it's like to be a filmmaker in Thailand; and what's next for him.

We do agree -- it's best to see SOLIDS BY THE SEASHORE in a theater.

If you are an alumni guest of the podcast and wish to attend for free, please reach out to firstgopod@gmail.com for the code.

Links:

July 10th, 2024 Seattle Screening of SOLIDS BY THE SEASHORE (https://lu.ma/p592rce0)

LG OLED Movie Club Interview of Patiparn Boontarig (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNvQoVCiU8k&t=3s)

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Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: THE FLORIDA PROJECT (2017).
Director: Sean Baker
Screenplay: Sean Baker; Chris Bergoch
Cast: Brooklynn Prince; Willem Dafoe; Bria Vinaite
SYNOPSIS
Set in the shadow of the most magical place on Earth, 6-year-old Moonee and her two best friends forge their own adventures, while Moonee's struggling mom and a kindhearted motel manager protect the kids from the harsh reality that surrounds them.
Watch The Episode: https://youtu.be/WNw_njqdD4c?si=48lbYuQLTWX21OHh
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