Moonshine Moonshot Sue Collins

In the 97th episode of the Moonshine Moonshot podcast, Sue is back with director and impact filmmaker Mike Hill. A slight twist this week, as it's Mike's turn to interview Sue, and the topic is building audiences for independent film projects.Have you ever tried to drum up an audience for your own projects? It's not as easy as it sounds. So Sue is sharing how to get into the driving seat and get underway with building a thriving audience for your next film. Because that's wh...

“...one of the beauties that I’ve experienced in making documentary films over 20 years, is that what you get, is usually better than what you imagine.”- a little pearl from Mike Hill, Director, Impact Filmmaker and special guest on this week's Moonshine Moonshot podcast. This ep dives into Mike's unique approach to directing, and how trusting in the filmmaking process can often lead to unexpected and powerful outcomes.Listen now and you'll be inspired to follow your instincts and get curious...

In the name of lights, camera, action - and CUT 🎬 In the 95th episode of the Moonshine Moonshot podcast, your host Sue Collins talks about the importance of clear comms and the Production Bible - the ultimate assets for any production. A Production Bible is… well… “the” bible - it’s the gospel for your production. The production bible you create will be the ultimate documentation resource that houses every piece of info required to get your film underway. It will essentially become an instruc...

“Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication”- Leonardo da VinciIn the 94th episode of the Moonshine Moonshot podcast, host Sue Collins discusses the beauty of simplicity; an art that is at times overlooked or not considered, but in reality, keeping things simple may just be the key ingredient you need to make things happen.Do you have a goal in mind but not sure how to achieve it? The answer is simple - planning. It’s pretty hard to get your production off the ground without a clear plan...

In the 93rd episode of the Moonshine Moonshot podcast, host Sue Collins discusses the fundamentals that make a story impactful in filmmaking, and how YOU can use impact storytelling to create films that inspire real-world change.From the importance of a compelling narrative to the significance of a call to action - Sue explores how impactful storytelling can go above and beyond the “entertainment value” to engage and inspire audiences and highlights the use of storytelling to drive action and...

With International Women’s Day approaching (on Friday 8th March 2024 to be exact!) we thought this would be a great topic for our 92nd episode. Your host, Sue Collins, discusses gender equality in filmmaking and emphasizes the importance of having women in leadership roles behind the camera (and beyond). Drawing from over 15 years of experience as a female filmmaker, Sue touches on her juggling act of being a dedicated producer and devoted parent. Since starting Moonshine Agency and running h...