The Flamingo Effect – Microbudget Filmmaking with Truce Media | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Julie Speer, & Brandon Naughton

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella dives deep into the vibrant Colorado film scene with two special guests: Brandon Naughton, President of Truce Media Collective, and Julie Speer, writer/director of The Flamingo Effect — Truce Media’s very first microbudget feature film.Julie shares the behind-the-scenes journey of bringing The Flamingo Effect to life on a limited budget, including the creative solutions and production challenges she and her team faced along the way. Brandon discusses Truce Media’s mission to empower independent filmmakers, their commitment to producing more microbudget films, and the launch of their new streaming platform, TrucePlus.🎥 Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned creative looking to break into Colorado’s independent film scene, this episode is packed with valuable insights, inspiration, and a unique opportunity to collaborate with Truce Media on future projects.Check out TruceStudios.com and submit a film for production.Watch The Flamingo Effect on TrucePlus now: https://www.truceplus.com/films/the-flamingo-effectCheck out TrucePlus at TrucePlus.comConnect with Brandon Naughton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-naughton/Connect with Julie Speer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-jackson-7671706/#Colorado filmmaking #microbudget films #indie film production #Truce Media Collective #TrucePlus #Julie Speer #The Flamingo Effect #Brandon Naughton #film industry opportunities #Colorado film podcast00:00 Introduction01:23 The Flamingo Effect Trailer3:23 The idea for The Flamingo Effect and Movie of the week07:49 Preproduction on The Flamingo Effect09:02 Filming The Flamingo Effect11:55 What did you learn making the film?14:39 Keeping a good vibe on set19:28 Truce Media Collective22:30 TrucePlus24:38 Next Films for Truce Media Collective28:59 Generating funds on TrucePlus32:09 TrucePlus Next Steps33:05 How can filmmakers submit films for production?39:40 Expanding Truce Media Collective & TrucePlus41:30 Colorado Film Scene and Sundance49:32 Follow Truce Media Collective and The Flamingo Effect