Dare to Dream Productions Podcast

Bridget Johnson

Unpacking your unanswered questions in the film industry.

  1. 08/17/2021

    How to Crowdfund for Your Film | DTD Podcast Ep. 18

    How do you successfully crowdfund your film? What crowdfunding sites should you use as a filmmaker? What's your crowdfunding strategy? Find out how the crew of the drama short, The Appraiser, crowdfunded over $10,000 on Seed & Spark.   Donate to The Appraiser here: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-appraiser#story    The Appraiser Logline: While wandering NYC, a woman confronts her deep-seated body dysmorphia. Short film coming soon.    Follow @theappraiserfilm on IG  #crowdfunding #film #filmmaking #indiefilm #indiegogo #seed&spark #shortfilm  About Lili Torre (Director): Lili is a director and actor, as well as the host of The Dreaded Question podcast. She received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Millikin University, then spent nearly ten years in New York City before moving to Kansas City, Missouri. Lili is passionate about working on art that encourages people to look at familiar issues in new ways, and she strongly believes that storytelling has the power to change our collective consciousness.   About Carla Seet (Screenwriter): Born in the midwest and based in New York City, Carla is an actor, writer, and public health professional. She graduated from Millikin University with a Bachelor’s in Theatre and English Literature, but also holds a degree in Baking & Pastry Arts and a Masters in Public Health with a concentration in nutrition from New York University. As a performer and writer, her passion lies in telling stories that make the personal universal. When she’s not creating, you can find her conducting research in the areas of nutrition, food policy, and behavioral economics.⁠⁠   About Rebbekah Vega-Romero (Producer): Rebbekah is a performer, poet, producer, and proudly triracial Latina bruja, who resides in her native NYC with her familiar, a black cat named Artie. A YoungArts award-winning writer, she graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor’s in English and Theatre. Rebbekah has performed at theatres across America from Boston (A Civil War Christmas/Huntington) to Seattle (Maria/West Side Story/5th Avenue). She is the producer, writer, and star of the forthcoming short film “The Question.” Her poetry has been published in The Quaranzine Zine and Sixfold. Rebbekah hopes her work will inspire other mixed-race girls to realize that “there’s a place for us.”    Thank you to our amazing guests and our support from our viewers! Want to be a guest for Season 2? ➜ Email daretodreamproductioncompany@gmail.com   Have a topic you want to be discussed on our podcast? Comment below 👇    Video edited by Luke Bechtel   Follow us on social for updates!  Website: https://www.dare-to-dream-productions.com/ Instagram: @dtdproductions FB Page Thank you for your support! Your feedback will help me grow as a filmmaker and just as a human being. Remember to love yourself and take risks!  Love, Bridget or moviemakerbridge12   Copyright © Dare to Dream Productions, LLC. 2021. All rights reserved.

    How to Crowdfund for Your Film | DTD Podcast Ep. 18
  2. 02/20/2021

    Why Should You Make a Proof of Concept Short?

    Why should you create a proof of concept short? Learn how director and Emmy winning editor Kate Hackett made her feminist short, Oleander, to serve as a proof of concept for her feature.    Kate Hackett is a documentary and narrative film editor known best for her Netflix documentary series Cheer. She's also edited Emmy winning Netflix documentary series Last Chance U. Her short Oleander, which she wrote, directed, and edited premiered at the Oscar-qualifying film festival, HollyShorts. It explores female sexuality and identity through a strong female protagonist who has agency and is proud of who she is. Something we don’t see much in Films and TV shows.     Check out Oleander here: https://www.oleandershortfilm.com/  Learn more about Kate's work here: http://www.katehacketteditor.com/   Creating a proof of concept short film is a great way to get your name out there, raise financing for your feature, and possibly get picked up at a film festival.    Thank you to our amazing guests and our support from our viewers!  Want to be a guest for Season 2? ➜ Email daretodreamproductioncompany@gmail.com   Have a topic you want to be discussed on our podcast? Comment below 👇    Video edited by Luke Bechtel   Follow us on social for updates!  Website: https://www.dare-to-dream-productions.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dtdproductions/  Fb page: https://www.facebook.com/daretodreamproductioncompany/   Thank you for your support! Your feedback will help me grow as a filmmaker and just as a human being.  Remember to love yourself and take risks! Love, Bridget or moviemakerbridge12   Copyright © Dare to Dream Productions, LLC. 2021. All rights reserved.

    Why Should You Make a Proof of Concept Short?

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Unpacking your unanswered questions in the film industry.