The Neil Berkeley Podcast

The Neil Berkeley Podcast
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Each week on the The Neil Berkeley Podcast host, Neil Berkeley, is talking to doc filmmakers from every entry on the call sheet and beyond. The conversation is an honest and entertaining discussion about not only the guest's work but their lives and what it's like living their own story while spending their days telling the stories of others.

  1. 08/29/2024

    Bingeable's Stephen Murray on his new film rental platform, filmmaker's ownership and avoiding the trap of "how it's always been done"

    Stephen Murray is not only an entrepreneur launching a new film rental platform, he's also a musician and filmmaker. So he understands the pain artists feel trying to get their work out to the world. So he's built Bingable.net, where fans of films can watch movies and participate in the revenue generated from their support of those movies. Full disclosure, I'm a working with Bingeable on the release of a film now and I'm hoping it's wildly success (more to come). If you're like me, you spend a lot of time talking to fellow filmmakers about "the market" and with Bingeable I've found a new avenue for getting work out to the world in an ever shrinking distribution landscape. I think you'll enjoy my conversation with Stephen Murray.

    1h 5m

  2. 08/15/2024

    Lois Vossen, EP iTVS, on filmmaker equity (in its many forms), the market and lessons learned over three decades in film

    I'm beyond thrilled to have my next guest on the show. Not only is Lois Vossen a legend in documentary film but she's also the person that put my first film into the world. We cover a lot of ground and her perspective on the state of things will be very interesting to anyone working doc film today. Lois Vossen is the Founding Executive Producer of Independent Lens, leading the PBS series to win 27 Emmy Awards, 28 Peabody Awards, 10 duPont-Columbia Awards, and 10 Oscar nominations. Previously, she was the Associate Managing Director of Sundance Film Festival and Labs. She served on the Television Academy Board of Governors and continues on its DEIA Committee. Lois is a member of AMPAS and has been on juries for festivals like TIFF, SXSW, and Palm Springs. Under her leadership, Independent Lens has co-produced notable films like Philly D.A., I Am Not Your Negro, and The Trials of Muhammad Ali. Please reach out if you have questions or guest suggestions. neil@brkly.com IG: neilpberkeley

    1h 21m

  3. 02/26/2024

    Filmmaker, Joseph Granda: Conspiracy theories, UFO's, Sasquatch and...documentaries!

    In this lively podcast episode, Neil dives into Joseph Granda's adventures as a documentary filmmaker with a twist. Granda, an open minded yet skeptical storyteller, explores conspiracy theories and paranormal activities, bringing a refreshing blend of humor and curiosity to subjects often shrouded in mystery. His work with Merkel Media stands out for its engaging, fun take on the unexplained, making even the skeptics chuckle while pondering the "what ifs" of the universe. It's a rollercoaster ride through the intriguing, the bizarre, and the hilarious, showcasing Joseph's unique flair for telling stories. https://www.josephgranda.com/ https://www.merkel.media/ Joseph Granda Instagram Neil Berkeley Instagram https://www.brkly.com/

    53 min

  4. 11/09/2023

    "We connect creators and funders...and we don't take anything." Nick Hudson, Founder E2AC

    Nick Hudson serves as Executive Director at Entertainment 2 Affect Change. A proud AmeriCorps alum and bone marrow donor, Nick has over a decade of professional experience working in public service, nonprofit program management and development, strategic partnerships, and content creation. E2AC is a fully non-profit, documentary film company offering production services, fiscal sponsorship, education and streaming content. The E2AC Social Impact Festival is happening now in NYC.

    1h 11m

  5. 11/03/2023

    "When the system is broken...Let's try to make it better" Director, Jen Tiexeira

    Jennifer Tiexiera is adocumentary director, producer and editor. She directed Subject which will premiere in NY and LA on November 3rd. In 2020, she completed P.S. Burn this Letter Please, which won the Audience Award for Documentary Feature at the 2020 OutFest Film Festival. She is currently in post-production directing her first series for Jigsaw/HBO. Show Notes Jen Tiexeira iMDB Subject Film Trailer NY and LA Premiere Hoop Dreams Wolfpack Capturing the Friedmans The Staircase The Square DAWG Sonya Childress Andrew Jarecki Michael Moore Doc Rules La Luz Del Mundon Steve James Kartemquin Black Barbie Gordon Quinn Detroit Narrative Agency Documentality DPA Doc NYC

    1h 6m

  6. 10/20/2023

    "They're always gonna want more films." Filmmaker Doug Blush

    Doug Blush is an award-winning director, producer, editor, writer and cinematographer whose work includes over 100 feature and television projects. Recent credits include, as consulting editor and producer, the 2018 Academy Award winning ICARUS, 20 FEET FROM STARDOM, and the recent HBO documentary THE MUSIC OF STRANGERS: YO YO MA AND THE SILK ROAD ENSEMBLE. He was Co-Editor and Associate Producer of Kirby Dick’s THE HUNTING GROUND in 2014 and the Oscar nominated and Emmy winning THE INVIS- IBLE WAR in 2012. Recent work as consulting or supervising editor include the Sun- dance documentaries JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, THE MARS GENERATION, CHASING CORAL, ON HER SHOULDERS, DARK MONEY and KING IN THE WILDERNESS, and earlier editorial and producing work includes the popular documentaries WORDPLAY, FREAKONOMICS, OUTRAGE, THESE AMAZING SHADOWS, and SUPERHEROES. He is also a longtime film educator with classes and seminars at USC, UCLA, Syracuse University and the YoungArts Foundation in Miami, as well as exchanges and panels in Indonesia, Brazil, Armenia, Malaysia, Nigeria, China, the Netherlands and more. Show Notes Doug Blush iMDB Kirby Dick Amy Ziering The Last Starfighter Kartiki Gonsalves The Elephant Whisperer Honeyland Truffle Hunters Ween Ellen Frankenstein New Day Nikola Marsh Arlene Nelson Crumb Chris Smith American Movie William Boroughs Invisible War Michael Moore Werner Herzog Ryan Coogler Zack Arnold Doug Block Icarus Melanie Miller Alliance of Doc Editors The S Word

    1h 4m

  7. 09/29/2023

    "We don't have to wait for someone to give us permisssion." Producer and Director Eddie Schmidt

    Eddie Schmidt is a wonderfully talented and delightfully funny documentary producer and director. He's not only a brilliant filmmaker but he's the kind of person that is passionate about great ideas and talented people and put a lot of energy into helping people get things made. As a former President of ID, Eddie has been a constant in the doc world for two decades. He's also been a part of many, many incredible series and films including Ugly Delicious, Chelsea Does, Chain Camera, Troubadours, This Film Is Not Yet Rated and many, many more. He's also been a collaborator of mine and helped bring my films Beauty Is Embarrassing and Gilbert to life. We've known each other for a decade and our conversation covers a lot of bases from development, to gear, to VHS filming and so much more. I know you're gonna dig it! Show Notes Eddie Schmidt iMDB Chelsea Does Ugly Delicious Chain Camera Troubadours Twist of Faith This Film Is Not Yet Rated Valentine Road Canon C70 Willie Nelson instagram @neilpberkeley join our mailing list at brkly.com

    1h 10m

  8. 08/22/2023

    "She (Pam Anderson) is going to be a storyteller in your documentary" Director, Ryan White

    Ryan White is a prolific documentary filmmaker who has told stories in every genre of doc filmmaking. He has a particular skill at telling intimate and revealing stories about very well known people. His new film, Pamela Anderson: A Love Story, is about one of the most iconic women in Hollywood. However, White's approach offers a look at her story and her approach to life that is as original and personal as it is cinematically beautiful. In this episode we talk about how these projects come to him, how he works with his ever present and consistent team and why he's gravitated to the stories he's been telling. Follow us on Instagram @neilpberkeley Sign up for our weekly newsletter at brkly.com Show Notes Ryan White iMDB Pamela Anderson: A Love Story Serena The Case Against Eight Coded Assassins Goodnight, Oppy The Keepers Brandon Thomas Lee Dylan Jagger Lee Best Doc Shotgun mics Submarine Entertainment Josh Braun Dorthy Street Films Julia Knottingham Good 'Ole Freda Matt Heineman Jessica Hargrave Canon C300 Canon C70 Dominique Hessert Owens Berenice Chavez

    1h 9m
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Each week on the The Neil Berkeley Podcast host, Neil Berkeley, is talking to doc filmmakers from every entry on the call sheet and beyond. The conversation is an honest and entertaining discussion about not only the guest's work but their lives and what it's like living their own story while spending their days telling the stories of others.

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  • Creator
    The Neil Berkeley Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Neil Berkeley Podcast
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