EP022 - Fall Is Falling

Summer's done and Fall is Falling as we (Keith & Ben) check in with each other about the state of our respective projects and how we go from development to production (fingers crossed). We don't have the answers, but we each have our approaches to deck-creation, sizzle reel sizzling, pitching & fundraising, all to get into the 'making' part of filmmaking. Ben shares details about his doc project DR. DANTE, a collab with filmmaker/producer Bradley Beesley and Jimmy Kimmel's company Kimmelot (plus Julie Goldman's Motto Films), as an adaptation of a short into a podcast into a feature doc. And Keith shares where he is with two upcoming projects: a twist on  true crime that he's making in partnership with Frank Mosley and Concordia Studio and an all-archival film about an international auteur. Fall is here and so are important deadlines—we're looking at expanding our industry connections and providing insights into the seasonal dynamics of this confusing industry… walk with us and let's figure it out together!   00:00 Introduction Under the Tree 00:28 Reflecting on Seasons and Time 01:03 The Big Reset: End of Summer 02:59 Pitching New Projects 03:41 Dr. Dante: A Comedic True Crime Doc 09:32 Challenges and Changes in Filmmaking 17:05 Building a Team and New Projects 21:22 The Excitement of Filmmaking and Education 22:06 Creating a Documentary Package 22:43 The Grant Route and Its Importance 24:27 Sundance Catalyst Invitation 26:38 Editing the Sizzle Reel 29:47 Balancing Multiple Projects 30:05 The Importance of General Meetings 33:51 Pitching and Developing New Projects 37:14 Fall Festivals and Film Releases 40:15 Wrapping Up and Future Guests