Creation is Crazy

Studio Loco

Creation is Crazy is a show about turning nothing into something, and how hard that is. Listen as independent filmmaker Andrew Allen explores this idea with himself and others all the while telling the story of his journey to complete his first feature film, Glow.

Episodes

  1. 09/02/2016

    Creation is Crazy #03 with Lesli Marshall

    I discuss the reasons behind the delay of Glow's release and the steps moving forward. From there, I recall my time selling copiers to finance the film along with casting and other preproduction matters Then finally, Dallas-based artist and entrepreneur, Lesli Marshall, and I discuss the keys to success staying creative while remaining profitable, horrible jobs, and inspiration through self-expression. The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/9ePUIv2YgCY. Follow Lesli leslimarshall.com articulationart.com Follow Studio Loco instagram.com/elstudioloco twitter.com/elstudioloco facebook.com/elstudioloco Follow Electrishun on Soundcloud soundcloud.com/electrishun

  2. 07/15/2016

    Creation Is Crazy #02 With Maya Piata

    The video version of this episode can be found here: http://youtu.be/A93sTILbsys The Intro - I rail against clickbait culture, and its effect on creativity. Storytime - I talk about writing Glow, leeches, and failing to get investors while in college. Sketch - "The LinkedIn Guy" - Andrew's attempt to get an investor through LinkedIn goes South quickly. Guest - Maya Piata - I and Maya discuss the Maori people, Hurricane Katrina, kids, Maya's influences, and more. 0:45 - Dislikes are dull 2:00 - Say no to clickbait 5:43 - Charlie Kaufman asks a screenwriting question 7:35 - Writing 12:07 - First attempt to make Glow 15:06 - Rewriting 19:32 - Sketch - The LinkedIn Guy 23:23 - Nancy Chartier Studios 23:55 - Guest - Maya Piata 23:20 - Maori Culture/New Zealand 25:32 - Hurricane Katrina 30:12 - Maya's taste in movies 31:50 - Maya's early beginnings 33:29 - Kids prefer teenagers 35:22 - Cool Gigs 37:00 - Music Goals 39:32 - Vulnerability in creation 43:25 - Musical Performance - "Fall in Love" 47:26 - Musical Performance - "Sunny Days" 51:19 - The Wrap Up

  3. 07/07/2016

    Creation Is Crazy #01 with Joseph Madro

    This video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/2xJ9R6-LNnw. The Intro - I introduce the premise, how every episode is at it's core about turning nothing into something, and how hard that is. Storytime - I go onto tell the first chapter of my journey into filmmaking, from my initial curiosity for the arts as a child all the way to my decision to write my first feature screenplay in college. Sketch - "Don't do a Podcast" - Andrew's friend, Joe, tries to convince him doing a podcast to promote Glow will be a waste of time. Guest - Joseph Madro - Andrew and Joe discuss the sketch, breaking through, podcasts, marketing, Corpus Christi, Polish girls, Stanley Kubrick, and more. 0:00 - The Intro 6:25 - The deal 7:45 - If you build it... 8:55 - Childhood 13:10 - The Insider 15:15 - The inspiration behind Glow 18:20 - Sketch - Don't Do a Podcast 21:40 - Guest - Joseph Madro 21:50 - Why the podcast won't work 27:00 - Marketing for unknowns 31:24 - Life in Corpus Christi 35:16 - People act too nice to each other these days 38:05 - Stanley Kubrick 41:05 - Creation needs passion

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About

Creation is Crazy is a show about turning nothing into something, and how hard that is. Listen as independent filmmaker Andrew Allen explores this idea with himself and others all the while telling the story of his journey to complete his first feature film, Glow.

Information

  • Creator
    Studio Loco
  • Years Active
    2016
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Creation is Crazy