OUTLAND FILMMAKERS

The Ozarks Film Foundry

OUTLAND FILMMAKERS is a podcast created by the Ozarks Film Foundry and hosted by its Executive Director and journalist John Farmer de la Torre, formerly of FOCUS FEATURES, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FILM & TV, MIRAMAX FILMS, among other outlets. OUTLAND FILMMAKERS is made for listeners interested in the movie makers and the making making of movies in the Outlands of the world, also known everywhere outside of Los Angeles. Get outside of the studio, and get the inside story with OUTLAND FILMMAKERS. Learn what's happening in showbiz, and how filmmakers today are adapting to new ways of making movies.

  1. 06/05/2024

    Actor Lenny Hernandez

    Lenny Hernandez was a breath of fresh air with his positive take on how self-tapes have revolutionized auditions for actors. His enthusiasm emphasized the increased flexibility, efficiency, and accessibility which was very refreshing. We appreciated his optimistic examples of freeing up more time to focus on craft rather than travel and so much more.Also, we enjoyed the sneak peek of Lenny’s thought provoking new film.

  2. 05/15/2024

    Cinematographer Steve Fracol (SCANDAL, GREY'S ANATOMY)

    Join us as we discuss cinematographer's career and work on household name TV shows and motion pictures.

  3. 04/24/2024

    Filmmaker Ryan Smith (ELDRITCH USA, 2023)

    Thanks for joining OUTLAND FILMMAKERS for a talk with ELDRITCH USA director Ryan Smith. ELDRITCH USA is a hybrid film, the sort which draw's Ryan to spending this time and money on a passion project melding cults, horror, and comedy. Inspired by Bruce Campbell and films that intersect genres, Ryan premiered his debut in October 2023 and followed with a tour of the festival circuit. Listen to Ryan share very important lessons learned about film festival and distribution strategy. You won't want to miss this episode to hear from the mind behind your next favorite cult film. OUTLAND FILMMAKERS is a production of the cinema nonprofit (501c3) OZARKS FILM FOUNDRY (fb.me/ozarksfilmfoundry). Hosted by Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre (formerly of FOCUS FEATURES, National Geographic Film & TV, and more), the podcast explores independent filmmaking trends and all aspects of filmmaking outside of the studio system. OUTLAND FILMMAKERS goes outside the studio, inside the stories, to help indie filmmakers navigate today's emerging New Hollywood X.0. #eldritchusa #ryansmith #cultfilm #culthorrorcomedy #johnfarmerdelatorre

  4. 04/10/2024

    Movie Producer Gina G. Goff, Goff Productions

    Film friends, we have Gina Goff in the house! Gina has produced more than 15 films and is set to make her latest film at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri this summer of 2024. She is West Hollywood-based, and is a native of Jefferson City, Missouri's capital. In this episode of OUTLAND FILMMAKERS, she shares her story about learning the ropes of movie producing, and provides a frank assessment of the state of the motion picture industry. She also shares tips on how to find investors for film projects, and what has changed since she came up in the industry. This is an insightful conversation. Please join us for a chat with an active creator working in today's Hollywood. #ozarksindiefilmscene #ozarksfilmculture #ozarksfilmmakers #ozarksfilmindustry #ginagoff #johnfarmerdelatorre #filmmakerinterviews

  5. 03/27/2024

    Filmmaker Paige Jones

    We have Ozarks filmmaker Paige Jones on this episode of OUTLAND FILMMAKERS. While many college graduates stress about where what they will do upon graduation, Paige has completed directing her first feature film and is finishing post-production in anticipation of hitting the festival circuit. In this podcast Paige, discusses how she made her debut, ODD FELLOWS, and shares insights about working as a low budget filmmaker. She also shares some advice about knowing when to move from making shorts to features. Get these pearls of wisdom and more by listening to this podcast, which covers indie filmmaking outside of Hollywood, in that place we call the Outlands. Hosted by Ozarks Film Foundry Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre. #PaigeJones #JohnFarmerDeLaTorre #filmmakerinterview #indiefilmmaking #oddfellowsthemovie #lowbudgetfilmmaking

  6. 03/13/2024

    Filmmaker Autumn Girgin

    We are really excited to bring Ozarks filmmaker Autumn Girgin to the show. Autumn will be sharing her journey to making movies and production notes from the making of her most recent picture, HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN. BIO: Autumn is an ambitious and hardworking Ozarks-based indie filmmaker working to tell phenomenal tales that make people laugh and feel deeply. Autumn's goal is to build a world of relatable characters. #autumngirgin #indiefilmmakers #filmmakerinterviews #ozarksfilmmakers #ozarksfilmculture

  7. 02/28/2024

    Filmmaker Sean McEwen

    Join filmmaker Sean McEwen and Ozarks Film Foundry executive director John Farmer de la Torre in a conversation about making indie movies today. BIO: Sean McEwen is an award-winning director, writer and producer who has earned various awards, including “Best Film”, “Best Director”, “Best Screenplay” at the prestigious 2023 Boston Film Festival (“American Outlaws”), “Best Of The Fest” at the Sanctuary International Film Festival (“Braking For Whales”) and the AOI International “Best of Fest” award for “Happy’s Last Wish”. Sean produced the Sundance award-winning feature film, “Another Happy Day” (starring Demi Moore, Kate Bosworth, Ellen Barkin, Thomas Haden Church), the SXSW and Critics Choice award-winner “Bernie” (directed by Richard Linklater, starring Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine), and the Tribeca selected film, “Graceland” (New York Times Critic Pick). His newest film projects include; directing, writing and producing the Santa Barbara International Film Festival premier “American Outlaws” a true-life crime drama based on the award-winning GQ article , “The Whole True Story of The Dougherty Gang” and the critically acclaimed and the theatrically released “Braking For Whales” starring Tom Felton (The “Harry Potter” franchise), Wendi McLendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs”, “Bridemaids”), David Koechner (“Anchorman”), Tammin Sursok (“Pretty Little Liars”) and Austin Swift. His newest film projects include writing and producing the life story of 5-time world boxing champion Johnny Tapia, co-produced by Mike Tyson and the scripted limited TV series based on the number one podcast in the world, “The Piketon Massacre” (iHeart Radio) which currently has 24 million individual downloads. Sean will direct his next feature - “Turnbuckle” - in winter of 2023, with original music and score provided by seminal rock band Janes Addiction. Sean is from the Ozarks (Southern Missouri / Northern Arkansas) and currently resides in Nashville Tennessee #ozarksfilmmakers #ozarksfilmculture #filmmakerinterviews #seanmcewen #johnfarmerdelatorre #outlandfilmmakers #ozarksfilmfoundry #ozarksfilmcommission #indiefilmmaking

  8. 02/14/2024

    Filmmakers Carter Breaux, Ethan O'Neal and Tanner Bair

    Join us as we discuss the process of filmmaking with Carter and Ethan. Filmmaker Carter Breaux is an Ozarks-based filmmaker who switches up his directing style to push his artistic boundaries. Actor and composer Ethan O'Neal's goal is much the same. Cinematographer Tanner Bair joins the duo with his love for making images. Together, they form an independent filmmaking collaborative. They're also the team responsible for making IT ONLY SPREADS, a 27 minute iPhone short exploring the mind of a serial killer. They each discover their approach the material and answer whether they were damaged by making what is undoubtedly a dark film. You can watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21UBwCROnLk #ozarksfilmmakers #ozarksfilmculture #outlandfilmmakers #filmmakers #methodacting #auteurship #carterbreaux #ethanoneal #

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OUTLAND FILMMAKERS is a podcast created by the Ozarks Film Foundry and hosted by its Executive Director and journalist John Farmer de la Torre, formerly of FOCUS FEATURES, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FILM & TV, MIRAMAX FILMS, among other outlets. OUTLAND FILMMAKERS is made for listeners interested in the movie makers and the making making of movies in the Outlands of the world, also known everywhere outside of Los Angeles. Get outside of the studio, and get the inside story with OUTLAND FILMMAKERS. Learn what's happening in showbiz, and how filmmakers today are adapting to new ways of making movies.

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  • Creator
    The Ozarks Film Foundry
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Ozarks Film Foundry
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