"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast Nick LaRovere
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Nick LaRovere and guests share tips on video marketing, storytelling, audience building, and entrepreneurship. Nick and his guests provide helpful information for those looking to improve their skills, feel stuck, or are looking for new marketing tools. They offer helpful tips on how to create better videos and tell better stories, as well as how to overcome common challenges that can occur as you try to grow your business.
Nick's award-winning work has helped clients greatly increase their revenue. His films have been distributed worldwide, including on Netflix.
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#5. What if Netflix and Kickstarter had a baby?
In this conversation, Nick LaRovere interviews Marcus Pittman, the CEO of LOOR TV, a streaming platform that incubates new filmmaking talent and allows subscribers to fund and watch exclusive stories. They discuss their favorite movies and TV shows, the importance of storytelling in reality TV, the challenges of the film industry and the Christian movie genre, and the vision behind LOOR TV. Nick shares his journey in creating the post-apocalyptic world of Esotera and his plans to expand the universe. They also discuss the process of pitching and working with LOOR TV.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to LOOR TV and Marcus Pittman
03:24 The Impact of Better Call Saul on Breaking Bad
10:09 Challenges in the Movie Industry
28:49 The Vision Behind LOOR TV
39:23 Building the World of Esotera
45:11 The Goals of Esotera and Future Plans
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#4. Q&A - What does the future of indie filmmaking look like? And more answers
In this episode, Nick LaRovere answers questions from the Arizona filmmaking community. He discusses topics such as securing an agent, funding for films, becoming a skilled producer, and the future of content and independent filmmakers. He emphasizes the importance of building a body of work and a strong brand to attract agents. He also explores various funding options, including crowdfunding, personal financing, and seeking investors. Nick advises filmmakers to gain experience by working on their own projects or collaborating with others. He suggests that independent creators focus on building their own audience and leveraging that audience to attract investment and opportunities. He also acknowledges the challenges and changes in the traditional Hollywood system and encourages filmmakers to forge their own path.
Takeaways
Building a body of work and a strong brand is important to attract agents.
Funding options for films include crowdfunding, personal financing, and seeking investors.
Gaining experience can be done through personal projects or collaborating with others.
Independent creators should focus on building their own audience and leveraging it to attract investment and opportunities.
The traditional Hollywood system is changing, and filmmakers should consider forging their own path.
00:00 Introduction and Q&A Format
00:59 Securing an Agent: Building a Body of Work and a Strong Brand
08:55 Becoming a Skilled Producer: Gaining Experience and Networking
16:18 The Future of Content and Independent Filmmakers: Building Your Own Audience
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#3. A joyful filmmaking process & how to be a feature filmmaker
Nick speaks with Joseph Mbah, a 6-time feature filmmaker and business owner who runs Paradox Universe with his wife Amber.
We talk about the process and learning on his 6th feature film that made it a joyful process to make the film, what filmmakers can do to get their first feature film made, and general tips for overcoming obstacles in film and business.
Find Joseph on Instagram @joseph_mbah and online at paradoxuniverse.net.
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#1. YOU are the sales & marketing department
Nick and Joe talk about - at least for video production businesses - there is a tendency to not want to do marketing and sales, only focus on the work itself. Being artists at heart, it's only natural. However, taking charge of marketing and sales is absolutely essential because you will be the strongest advocate and champion of your business.
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#2. Why I almost quit filmmaking, burnout, & opportunity cost
Nick and Joseph talk about the effort and perseverance that it takes to make your dreams a reality. Joe shares his filmmaking journey and talks about the fact that because filmmaking is very difficult and making films is often long hours, it can cause burnout. Joe shares things he has learned from a few rough experiences.
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15 important lessons for the new year
Welcome to episode 4 of the Storyteller podcast. This is our New Year's episode. Traditionally, most people use New Year's to think about the past year and how they will carry themselves into the next year. It's a good time to think about what you did that worked and didn't work.
That's exactly what I did for this episode. I condensed everything I talked about and wrote about this year into 15 key lessons we can take to heart for 2020 to become better filmmakers and better humans.
Enjoy.
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