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The Breaking Indie Podcast is a program made by filmmakers for filmmakers to learn all aspects of the industry.   From conversations with veterans in the industry, to aspiring filmmakers just starting out, we are learning all there is to know about life on set, the business behind the passion, and the endless stories of logistics and nightmares that come from production.  We cover the full spectrum from producers to PA's, actors and advertisers, to everyone in between.  Stay tuned for regular episodes of The Breaking Indie Podcast. 

  1. Ep. 25 Goldie Tom and Ryan Begay

    MAR 15

    Ep. 25 Goldie Tom and Ryan Begay

    In this episode of Breaking Indie, we sit down with filmmakers Goldie Tom and Ryan Begay, who brought two powerful films to the Santa Fe Film Festival: the documentary Honor Song and the narrative short Cleaning Is a Cakewalk.  Ryan shares how his journey from serving five years in the U.S. Air Force to working as an engineer eventually led him into filmmaking—and how that path inspired Honor Song, a documentary exploring Native American veterans and the role culture, prayer, and song play in their lives before, during, and after military service. The conversation dives into how personal experiences, reconnecting with fellow veterans, and learning more about post-service struggles helped shape the film’s emotional core. Goldie and Ryan also talk about collaborating on Cleaning Is a Cakewalk, a heartfelt short about a young boy tasked with cleaning his community’s chapter house before a cakewalk celebration. Featuring children speaking largely in the Navajo language, the film aims to inspire younger generations to embrace their language and culture while seeing themselves represented on screen. Along the way, the discussion covers the realities of indie filmmaking—documentary vs. narrative production challenges, working with child actors, translating scripts into Navajo, and building creative partnerships within the Native filmmaking community. Goldie even shares stories from her days producing heavy metal shows in Gallup and how that DIY spirit carried over into producing films. It’s a fun, insightful conversation about culture, collaboration, and carving out space for Native voices in cinema. Follow the filmmakers: Instagram: @ryanbegay505Instagram: @missgolden1Facebook: Goldie TomFacebook: Ryan BegayBreaking Indie is a podcast for filmmakers, by filmmakers—sharing real conversations from the trenches of independent film. 🎬 Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

    21 min
  2. Ep. 24 Chris and Will, Altitude Murals (Advertising)

    MAR 14

    Ep. 24 Chris and Will, Altitude Murals (Advertising)

    Ep. 24 Chris and Will of Altitude Murals, Advertising  In this special, slightly off-brand episode of Breaking Indie, we step outside the world of filmmaking and into the streets of Santa Fe to talk art, advertising, and large-scale storytelling. Recorded during the 25th Anniversary Santa Fe Film Festival, host Brenden Wedner sits down with Chris and Will of Altitude Murals, a father-and-son team whose hand-painted poster became the visual identity of this year’s festival. From vintage billboard painting in the pre-digital era to modern mural workflows inspired by Michelangelo himself, Chris and Will break down the craft, technique, and problem-solving behind large-format art. The conversation dives into: The lost art of hand-painted billboards and wall signsScaling small designs into massive murals using centuries-old techniquesTypography, visual hierarchy, and why fonts have “tone”Working in extreme weather and still getting the job doneThe surprising parallels between mural painting and filmmakingWhether you’re a filmmaker, designer, or creative problem-solver, this episode explores how storytelling transcends medium—and why art on a wall isn’t all that different from art on a screen. 🎨🎬 Breaking Indie — a program for filmmakers, by filmmakers… and the artists who inspire them. Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

    12 min
  3. Ep. 23 Alexandra Lexton & Oliver Dixon, Doc Filmmakers

    FEB 7

    Ep. 23 Alexandra Lexton & Oliver Dixon, Doc Filmmakers

    In this episode of Breaking Indie, we’re coming to you from the Santa Fe Film Festival with two powerful conversations about documentary filmmaking, balance, and finding your voice as an artist. First, we sit down with filmmaker Alexandra Lexton, director of the feature-length documentary Fool’s Paradise Lost. Alex shares the deeply personal journey behind the film—an exploration of healing, reconnection to nature, and restoring both our inner and outer wilds. Shot across the United States and Tanzania, the film brings together environmental voices, indigenous wisdom, and spiritual reflection. Alex opens up about the five-year process of making the film through COVID, working as a small, often solo crew, and how personal crisis led her to one of her most meaningful projects yet. Then, we’re joined by Oliver Dixon, a first-time filmmaker whose short documentary Sky is also screening at the festival. Oliver talks about making his very first film as a college student with limited resources, following his friend Sky as she navigates preserving her Indigenous identity while pursuing a Western education and career. It’s a grounded, honest conversation about access, storytelling, and learning to trust your voice behind the camera. From seasoned filmmakers to first-timers, this episode is all about why we tell stories, how documentaries find us, and what it really takes to bring a film to life—no matter where you’re starting from. 🎬 Films discussed: Fool’s Paradise Lost & Sky 🎙 Recorded at the Santa Fe Film Festival 🎧 A program for filmmakers, by filmmakers Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

    22 min
  4. Ep. 22 Laurel Harris and Laurie Clemens Maier

    FEB 4

    Ep. 22 Laurel Harris and Laurie Clemens Maier

    In this episode of Breaking Indie, host Brenden Roberts sits down with filmmakers Laurie Clemens Maier and Laurel Harris, the creative team behind the short film 47. What begins as a lively, candid conversation quickly unfolds into a deeply personal and timely discussion about creativity, collaboration, and the realities many women face as they navigate career, identity, and the question of motherhood. Laurie and Laurel share the real-life experiences that inspired 47, a narrative film exploring what happens when a woman who’s done “everything right” professionally is confronted with the possibility that she may never have children. The conversation dives into fertility, societal expectations, financial barriers like IVF, and the stigma surrounding women of a certain age—topics that are rarely discussed openly, but resonate deeply with many. Along the way, the trio also talks indie filmmaking, wearing multiple hats on set, building long-term creative partnerships, and why telling honest stories matters. With humor, vulnerability, and insight, this episode is a reminder that independent film isn’t just about making movies—it’s about starting conversations. 🎬 Featured Film: 47 🌐 More info: 47themovie.com IG: @laurelleafproductions 🎙️ Show: Breaking Indie Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

    28 min
  5. Ep. 21 Mark and Mike Chamberlain, “Gaijin”

    JAN 15

    Ep. 21 Mark and Mike Chamberlain, “Gaijin”

    Hosted by Brenden Roberts, this episode of Breaking Indie features Mark and Mike Chamberlain. In this episode we talk about filming in Japan, manifesting your creation through faith, directing your twin, taking direction from your twin, and Yeti mugs.  GAIJINfilm.com The Breaking Indie Podcast. It’s the cheap and dirty podcast who explores all elements of filmmaking. We take lessons from all perspectives on the industry, from Hollywood legends to independent artists. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review. For inquiries about future episodes, or to be featured in our next season, please e-mail indiebreaking@gmail.com # brotherhood# cherry blossom# Children# death# Drama# Family# feature# Gaijin# grad student# International# japan# Mark Chamberlain# Michael Chamberlain# siblings# spirit# Student# suicide# temple# twin Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

    20 min
  6. Ep. 20 Anne-Marie Johnson, Martin Grey, and David Marroquin

    JAN 14

    Ep. 20 Anne-Marie Johnson, Martin Grey, and David Marroquin

    Hosted by Brenden Roberts, this episode of Breaking Indie features Anne-Marie Johnson and Martin Grey and their film, “The addiction of Hope” writing during the pandemic. SAG representative (former Vice-President, and first African American woman to serve in said position, and current board member), Anne-Marie Johnson speaks to her experience as an actress evolving and reinventing herself in the wake of an art form resistant to aging. The importance of unions, and collaborative agreements from SAG-AFTRA. We discuss the various SAG contracts and how to navigate them as an indie filmmaker. Also, as told through the film, how your actions effect your family, identity, and being an a Black woman in Hollywood.  @theaddictionofhope “When her sister gets sick, an aging actress is forced to examine her choices in life and the importance of family versus fame in a story about having the courage to change your life.” Part 2 of this episode features, David Marroquin, Director of Photography and Editor, who is representing two films at The Santa Fe Film Festival. He talks about balancing filmmaking and working as a LAPD officer, shaping a story as a collaborative effort. The Breaking Indie Podcast. It’s the cheap and dirty podcast who explores all elements of filmmaking. We take lessons from all perspectives on the industry, from Hollywood legends to independent artists. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review. For inquiries about future episodes, or to be featured in our next season, please e-mail indiebreaking@gmail.com Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

    41 min
  7. Ep. 19 Kenny Hargrove & Genia Michaela "Penguins in Paris... a Love Story"

    JAN 9

    Ep. 19 Kenny Hargrove & Genia Michaela "Penguins in Paris... a Love Story"

    Hosted by Brenden Roberts, this episode of Breaking Indie features the director and star of "Penguins in Paris... a Love Story". Director, Producer, Writer, Kenny Hargrove is an award-winning producer who's made short films and webseries. Kenny is now packaging a feature film project called "Snow" Genia Michaela began her theatre career acting in plays on Broadway. She began her film career working with Steven Soderbergh. Genia has attended U. North Carolina School of the Arts, MIT and Yale, where she played D1 Ice Hockey. She has studied Physics, Opera, Screenwriting and Directing, in addition to Acting. Genia is an award-winning songwriter. She is a SCUBA divemaster. Genia has lived in 3 countries and traveled to 6 continents. Genia is fond of dragons, cats, bubbles, fairies, kindness, snow, books, (contained) fires, octopi, Efteling, holidays, and museums. People Genia has worked with include: Lena Headey, Richard Gere, Steven Soderbergh, Eva Mendes, Kevin Kline, Cuba Gooding Jr, Reba McEntire, Eddie McClintock, Katee Sackhoff, Ed Harris, Richard Dreyfuss, Rachel Nichols, Olivia Williams, Jeremy Irons, Keith Carradine, Joe Mantegna, Al Pacino, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Diego Luna, Peter Stormare, Martin Sheen, Alan Alda, Neil Simon. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review. For inquiries about future episodes, or to be featured in our next season, please e-mail indiebreaking@gmail.com Genia Michaela:  ⁨@geniababy⁩ Kenny Hargrove: @Kenny_hargrove  ⁨@KennyHargroveFilms⁩   Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

    54 min
  8. Ep. 18 Krassimira Belev/Tony Belev & Pt. 2 Rollyn Stafford

    12/10/2025

    Ep. 18 Krassimira Belev/Tony Belev & Pt. 2 Rollyn Stafford

    Recorded at the 2025 Santa Fe Film Festival, join host Brenden Roberts on an exploration through filmmaking and what it takes to break into the entertainment industry today. Buckle your seatbelts, because here’s another episode of Breaking Indie. Don’t forget to subscribe. We NEED you support. Krassimira Belev & Tony Belev, “The Therapy” @thetherapy_film @krassimira_belev @bloodyxyz RollynStafford.com @RollyStafford Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

    21 min
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The Breaking Indie Podcast is a program made by filmmakers for filmmakers to learn all aspects of the industry.   From conversations with veterans in the industry, to aspiring filmmakers just starting out, we are learning all there is to know about life on set, the business behind the passion, and the endless stories of logistics and nightmares that come from production.  We cover the full spectrum from producers to PA's, actors and advertisers, to everyone in between.  Stay tuned for regular episodes of The Breaking Indie Podcast. 

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  • Creator
    Breaking Indie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
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