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We're thrilled to continue our Filmmaker Chats with writer and director Rachel Israel, whose latest feature, The Floaters, is now out in the world.Rachel is no stranger to the feature filmmaking journey. With three features under her belt, she's experienced every stage of the process. We're excited to dive into the lessons she's learned along the way, how her perspective has evolved from one feature to the next, and what it really feels like to send your work out into the world. Whether you're dreaming of directing your first feature or you're already deep in the process, this conversation is full of insight from a filmmaker who's been there.Rachel Israel is a New York-based writer and director. Her feature debut, KEEP THE CHANGE, world-premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it won Best U.S. Narrative Feature and Best New Narrative Feature Director. It also won Best Debut Film and the FIPRESCI Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. KEEP THE CHANGE opened in theaters internationally in 2018 as a NY Times Critic’s Pick, which described it as “a landmark motion picture” that “deserves to be widely seen" and was critically acclaimed for being a fresh take on the romantic comedy, and an authentic and nuanced portrayal of characters on the autism spectrum. Rachel’s work has received grants and support from The Sundance Institute, the Rooftop Film Festival, and the Princess Grace Foundation. She has taught filmmaking at Columbia University’s Graduate School of the Arts and Rhode Island School of Design. Rachel is currently in post-production on her 3rd feature, INFLUENCED, starring Jill Kargman (ODD MOM OUT), David Krumholtz, Justin Bartha, which was filmed in New York City. She is represented by Verve Talent & Literary Agency. Check us out on Seed & Spark: https://seedandspark.com/fund/turns-out-its-the-apocalypse-we-thinkTurns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056We’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey.A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers.WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE?PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineappleMerch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/BUSINESS TIME! Subscribe to this channel on Youtube: https://goo.gl/qjbptEAvailable wherever you get your podcasts!Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movieApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtaraInstagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTaraTwitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTara Wanna reach us? Email!Natalientara@gmail.com#filmmaking #womeninfilm #IndieFilmPodcast

Welcome, Director Evan Miller, to the podcast to sit down and tell us all about his adventure making his first feature, Due West. From developing the project to bringing it across the finish line, we can't wait to dive in with another filmmaker on their process and learn as much as we can.Bonus! Due West JUST hit the streaming platforms, so not only has Evan made his first feature film, but he has also crossed the ever-daunting task of distribution. A feat that we haven’t even begun to unpack, but we are already looking for tips!Join us as we dive into the realities of independent filmmaking, learn from Evan's journey, and explore what every first-time filmmaker should know before stepping onto set._____Evan Miller is a Texas-based filmmaker drawn to stories of moral tension and quiet reckoning. His Oscar-qualifying short Thoughts and Prayers, starring Adrianne Palicki and Zachary Levi, was followed by his debut feature Due West, starring Adrianne Palicki and Henry Thomas, which won best feature film awards at the Burbank International Film Festival and El Paso Film Festival, earned Best Texas Film at the Lone Star Film Festival, and was acquired by Cineverse for distribution in late summer of 2026. Where to find Evan Miller : https://www.instagram.com/anevanmiller/Find Due West : https://www.instagram.com/duewestfilm/Watch Due West: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0JMM28HG9QQ86252X4FLAV8TRSCheck us out on Seed & Spark: https://seedandspark.com/fund/turns-out-its-the-apocalypse-we-thinkTurns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056We’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey.A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers.WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE?PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineappleMerch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/BUSINESS TIME! Subscribe to this Channel: https://goo.gl/qjbptEAvailable wherever you get your podcasts!Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movieApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtaraInstagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTaraTwitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTara Wanna reach us? Email!Natalientara@gmail.com#filmmaking #womeninfilm #IndieFilmPodcast

Making your first feature film is a milestone every filmmaker dreams about. It was ours for years. Now that Turns Out It's the Apocalypse… We Think is in the can and nearing the finish line, we wanted to take a step back and ask ourselves, "Has this experience changed us?"The answer is an “outdoor voice” YES!From seeing ourselves differently as creatives to discovering a confidence that only comes from doing something that once felt impossible, making this film has changed us in ways we never expected.Seed & Spark Crowdfunding Campaign: https://seedandspark.com/fund/turns-out-its-the-apocalypse-we-thinkTurns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056We’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey.A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers.WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE?PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineappleMerch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/BUSINESS TIME! Subscribe to this channel on YouTube: https://goo.gl/qjbptEAvailable wherever you get your podcasts!Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movieApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtaraInstagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTaraTwitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTara

Thinking about crowdfunding your feature film? Thinking about doing a “finishing funds” campaign? Before you hit that launch button… let's have a chat.We're on the brink of launching our own crowdfunding campaign to finish the post-production of our first feature film, and we've learned a lot. This isn't our first crowdfunding campaign, but it is our first feature, and the lessons have been completely different. And this time we’re seeking funds for the post-production, which we’ve learned is a totally different ballgame. We made this choice early in the process of making this movie, and, honestly, we are so glad we took this path. Check us out on Seed & Spark: https://seedandspark.com/fund/turns-out-its-the-apocalypse-we-think?token=28f6fe92b5e195ccd5cfc2013cf99750d8c7226bf9325d2436b3eaee49ba9832Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056We’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey.A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers.WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE?PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineappleMerch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/BUSINESS TIME! Subscribe to this Channel: https://goo.gl/qjbptEAvailable wherever you get your podcasts!Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movieApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtaraInstagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTaraTwitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTara Wanna reach us? Email!Natalientara@gmail.com

Building a career as an independent filmmaker? Making the leap to longer and longer projects? Where do you even start? This week, we're sitting down with Jackie Nico to find out how she’s building a career for herself.She recently executive-produced, co-wrote, and starred in the award-winning pilot “The Ballad of the Bushmare” and is currently in pre-production on two feature films, “Margot My Name is Darkness” and “Golden: A Rumpelstiltskin Tale.” Add that to her comedy television pilot in post-production, “Divine Consign “ actively seeking distribution, and we feel like there’s a lot of knowledge Jackie can impart for our upcoming journey.We’re so excited to start our side quest interviewing filmmakers as we meet new folks along our own filmmaking journey. Stay tuned for more episodes like this one in the near future.Jackie Nico is an award-winning actor, writer, and producer who discovered her passion for the arts at eight years old. She refined her skills at The Second City Chicago and the Joel Hall Dance Center before studying Theater and Dance at Dean College. After relocating to Los Angeles, she landed her first professional role as a voice actor in Fred Claus within weeks. Her growing career features appearances in Quentin Tarantino’s Grindhouse, HBO’s Entourage, and the pilot “Union 415,” along with a role in Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga - Chapters 2 and 3. Recently, Jackie executive produced, co-wrote, and starred in the award-winning pilot “The Ballad of the Bushmare.” Her versatility shines across gritty cinema and prestige TV, as she focuses on producing impactful stories that uplift marginalized voices. Currently, she is producing two feature films, “Margot My Name is Darkness” and “Golden: A Rumpelstiltskin Tale,” both in pre-production, alongside a comedy television pilot in post-production, “ Devine Consign “ actively seeking distribution. Jackie’s commitment to socially conscious storytelling is matched only by her dedication to empowering others.Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056Join the mailing list TurnsOurMovie.comWe’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey.A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers.Where to find Jackie- Instagram @the.jnicohttps://www.jnicoproductions.com/WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE?PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineappleMerch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/BUSINESS TIME!Subscribe to this Channel: https://goo.gl/qjbptEAvailable wherever you get your podcasts!Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movieApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTSTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtaraInstagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTaraTwitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTaraWanna reach us? Email!Natalientara@gmail.com

Natalie is in Los Angeles this week as we gear up for our post-production crowdfunding campaign and film the Sneaky Pineapple Productions portion of our pitch video. So duh! This is the perfect excuse for a true Wild Card episode.We're checking in on where we are with Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse …We Think, how we’re doing since wrapping production, what’s keeping us up at night, what we’ve learned so far in post-production.Will we stay on topic? No way, not possible. Will there be filmmaking talk, questionable tangents, and probably a few stories we shouldn't tell? Almost certainly.Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056We’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey.A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers.WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE?PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineappleMerch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/BUSINESS TIME! Subscribe to this Channel: https://goo.gl/qjbptEAvailable wherever you get your podcasts!Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movieApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtaraInstagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTaraTwitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTara Wanna reach us? Email!Natalientara@gmail.com

Our feature film, Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think, has a first assembly. A first edit. A rough cut. For the first time, all the pieces of the puzzle are on the table and flipped over. The scenes are in order, the story exists, and we can finally start to see the movie we've spent years talking about.Which means it’s the perfect time to check back in with our Director and Editor, Mike Hayhurst. This is Mike's second feature film in the editing bay, and we're excited to talk about what he's learned since his first go-around, what surprises he’s had, and maybe even get a glimpse of what Turns Out might become as the edit continues to take shape.Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056We’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey.A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers.WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE?PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineappleMerch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/BUSINESS TIME!Subscribe to this Channel: https://goo.gl/qjbptEAvailable wherever you get your podcasts!Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movieApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTSTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtaraInstagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTaraTwitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTaraWanna reach us? Email!Natalientara@gmail.comTurnsOutMovie@gmail.com#filmmaking #womeninfilm #IndieFilmPodcast

Editing a movie of any size is pure magic. Fight us on it.And nowhere is that magic more apparent than in the fine edit—the moment you stop assembling footage and start truly shaping the story. Performances change. Scenes evolve. Entire emotional arcs can appear out of thin air. It’s wild.To dig deeper into the process, we’re sitting down with industry veteran Brice Beckham. Brice has worn a lot of hats throughout his entertainment career, but this week we’re picking his editor brain. As we begin the post-production journey on Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think, we want to understand what really happens when a movie starts becoming THE movie.Brice Beckham has been in the entertainment industry for over 40 of his 50 years, gaining notoriety early in his role as Wesley on the ‘80s series Mr. Belvedere. Since moving behind the camera, he has written, produced, edited, designed, and animated for clients, brands, and networks such as Breaking Bad, Eric Clapton, Volvo, Audi, Subway, Kraft, VH1, AMC, IFC, and countless others.Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056We’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey.A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers.WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE?PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineappleMerch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/BUSINESS TIME!Subscribe to this Channel: https://goo.gl/qjbptEAvailable wherever you get your podcasts!Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movieApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTSTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtaraInstagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTaraTwitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTaraWanna reach us? Email!Natalientara@gmail.com#filmmaking #womeninfilm #IndieFilmPodcast