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A weekly podcast highlighting the creators of independent film and the business behind it. Hosted by Ben Duchek.

  1. Kyle Henry

    HÁ 3 DIAS

    Kyle Henry

    Watch This Episode On YouTube What do you get by matching "a former Marine Corps drill instructor and an elementary arts educator"? A fantastic filmmaker in Kyle Henry. Kyle teaches film production at Northwestern University and has made both narrative and docs films to the acclaim of the Independent Spirit Awards and other film festivals. He's back with his newest film, TIME PASSAGES, which is one of the most unique documentaries you'll ever see. In this episode, we discuss: how TIME PASSAGES is graduate level doc filmmaking -- how was he able to pull that off?a bunch of awards for his debut feature, ROOM (2005) -- how? he credits it to being an observer of his community and engaging with this world;is that challenging for students nowadays, who may be perpetually online? and he flips the script to that question by saying "you can't make films based on the past";"you have stories within you", Kyle points out;the film TIME PASSAGES and how he came up with the unique tools of telling the story -- it's about the "struggle of putting the pieces together and then the process of letting go" with his family;if this film could have been made 20 years ago?how long he has been working with this project and what lessons he can take up from the experience-- "shut up and listen more";the state of film school from the lens of a film professor;what's next for a filmmaker who switches from documentary to narrative and how he makes that happen -- his next film (a narrative) sounds wild. Kyle's Indie Film Highlight: CROOKEDFINGER (2023) dir. by Jason Cortlund and Julia Halperin Links: Follow TIME PASSAGES On Instagram Visit TIME PASSAGES' website Follow Kyle Henry on Instagram Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

    24min
  2. Indie Film Highlight: BROADCAST NEWS (1987)

    HÁ 5 DIAS

    Indie Film Highlight: BROADCAST NEWS (1987)

    Watch This On YouTube Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: BROADCAST NEWS (1987). Director: James L Brooks Screenplay: James L Brooks Cast: Holly Hunter; William Hurt; Albert Brooks SYNOPSIS A highly strung news producer finds herself strangely attracted to a vapid anchorman even through she loathes everything he personifies. To make matters worse, her best friend, a talented but not particularly telegenic news reporter, is secretly in love with her. Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Letterboxd Follow us on Instagram Follow us on X Follow us on Facebook Follow us on TikTok Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

    2min
  3. Matt McClung

    14 DE FEV.

    Matt McClung

    Watch This Episode On YouTube Stream INHABITANTS (2025) Now There's no more fertile ground for indie filmmakers than horror, and for a few extremely talented directors like my guest Matt McClung, you can even exceed expectations of the genre with a film like INHABITANTS (2025). The film tells the tale of a young woman who moves in with her lapsed Catholic boyfriend, only to discover...uh oh. In this episode, we discuss: how he got started in filmmaking;the benefit of film school -- he says the relationships were the most beneficial part;why he decided to take on such heavy themes -- religion, Catholicism, families, and stones -- for INHABITANTS -- he calls it a throwback film;the film has a "personal character driven component and a sort of an emotional mystery component";how he aimed for an element of "audience participation";the amazing potential of horror and what would he tell people who say they don't like the genre?;the marketing challenges associated with horror;the importance of casting in INHABITANTS and how he has a great casting director to thank -- thank you, Bess Fifer, CSA!his plans for the next year -- does he stay in the horror genre and does he feel like directors can get pigeonholed? Matt's Indie Film Highlight: BONE LAKE (2024) dir. by Mercedes Bryce Morgan Links: Follow INHABITANTS on Instagram Follow Mercedes Bryce Morgan on Instagram Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

    31min
  4. Jeff Man

    11 DE FEV.

    Jeff Man

    Watch This Episode On YouTube Attend A Screening Of PAPER MARRIAGE in Washington, DC To paraphrase Walt Whitman, Jeff Man is a man that contains multitudes. He often plays a character, like in PAPER MARRIAGE (2024) and SANTA CLAUS (2017), that is reserved and unsure of himself, and the stories, at least partially, revolve around how he -- and the outside world -- reacts to those personality traits. During our conversation, he talks about how he grapples with these questions in his own life and utilizes his art to get to a greater truth. And yet. In many of his short films and his debut feature, PAPER MARRIAGE, he writes, directs, and acts in a lead role. He is an extraordinarily talented, supremely unique filmmaker, which I'd argue makes for a great podcast guest. I think you'll agree. In this episode, we talk about: how he got started in filmmaking and the story behind his debut feature, PAPER MARRIAGE -- he originally thought he'd be a film critic;why he wrote, directed, and starred in his first feature -- the Duplass brothers forced him to do it! (out of love, of course);how he handled the work flow of directing...himself...and other characters;his thoughts on the current political debate surrounding immigration, DEI, and his film, especially on the eve of its Valentine's Day screening;his relationship with the Duplass brothers and how supportive they are of his vision as executive producers;why he loves Washington, DC;keeping up an active Instagram for a debut feature film;how much we love SMOKING TIGERS and the work of So Young Shelly Yo;the real-to-life feeling of PAPER MARRIAGE and how Jeff emotionally and intellectually got there to create such a film;what's next for him. Jeff's Indie Film Highlights: 9500 LIBERTY (2009) dir. by Annabel Park and Eric Byler; DEAD TALENT SOCIETY (2024) dir. by John Hsu; BECOMING WHO I WAS (2016) dir. by Moon Chang-young; Jeon Jim; SMOKING TIGERS (2023) dir. by So Young Shelly Yo Trivia: The quote "chance favors the prepared mind" is from Louis Pasteur, not Thomas Edison. Links: Follow Jeff Man on Instagram Follow Jeff Man on Vimeo Attend A Screening Of PAPER MARRIAGE in Washington, DC Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

    35min
  5. Indie Film Highlight: ONCE AGAIN (2019)

    9 DE FEV.

    Indie Film Highlight: ONCE AGAIN (2019)

    Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: ONCE AGAIN (2019). The film is also on streamers as "una vez más." Director: Guillermo Rojas Written By: Guillermo Rojas; Kevin Dániel di Angelo Cast: Silvia Acosta; Teresa Arboi; Beatriz Arjona SYNOPSIS Abril left Daniel behind 5 years ago, when she decided to try her luck in London. She is back home now, to bury her grandmother. Walking the streets of what was her home with the man who was her love, she realizes she had missed it all. Watch This On Tubi Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Letterboxd Follow us on Instagram Follow us on X Follow us on Facebook Follow us on TikTok Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

    2min
  6. Lauren Denemark

    4 DE FEV.

    Lauren Denemark

    Music is one of the most important parts of filmmaking and yet it's often left to the last minute or shortchanged; the dynamic Lauren Denemark and her company, Triple Threat Music Supervision, is aiming to change that for indie filmmakers. In this episode, we talk about: how she got her start in music supervision;the challenges of taking on "favors" when starting a company;when to call Triple Threat for work on a film;what the career path for composers looks like in indie film;her thoughts on getting music from subscription services;her work with crowdfunding campaigns;what the negotiations with music rights looks like with streamers;the role of military members and spouses in indie filmmaking and music. Lauren's Composer Highlight: Sean Philip Johnson Links: Triple Threat Music Supervision Follow Triple Threat Music Supervision On Instagram Follow Triple Threat Music Supervision On LinkedIn Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

    28min
  7. Indie Film Highlight: BABYSITTER (2022)

    2 DE FEV.

    Indie Film Highlight: BABYSITTER (2022)

    Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: BABYSITTER (2022). Director: Monia Chokrisd Written By: Catherine Léger Cast: Pierre-Marcel Blanchot; Fabrice Lambot; Catherine Leger; Martin Paul-Hus SYNOPSIS After a sexist joke goes viral, Cédric loses his job and embarks on a therapeutic journey. When he and his girlfriend hire a mysterious and liberated babysitter to help shake things up, everything seems too good to be true. Watch This On YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Letterboxd Follow us on Instagram Follow us on X Follow us on Facebook Follow us on TikTok Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

    2min
  8. Indie Film Highlight: AFTER EVERYTHING (2018)

    27 DE JAN.

    Indie Film Highlight: AFTER EVERYTHING (2018)

    Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: AFTER EVERYTHING (2018). Director: Joey Power; Hannah Marks Screenplay: Joey Power; Hannah Marks Cast: Jeremy Allen White; Maika Monroe SYNOPSIS Elliot is a young and carefree New Yorker whose world gets turned upside down when he finds out that he has cancer. He soon finds comfort and happiness when he falls in love with Mia, a woman who sticks with him through the hard times. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

    2min
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A weekly podcast highlighting the creators of independent film and the business behind it. Hosted by Ben Duchek.

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  • Criado por
    Benjamin Duchek
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2025
  • Episódios
    34
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Benjamin Duchek 2023
  • Site do podcast
    First Time Go
  • Fornecedor
    Benjamin Duchek

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