Filmmaking (Actually)

One of the biggest differences between an awesome set that is fun to be on, and one that is an episode of high school drama, is the way people deal with issues and with gossip.This goes for most places of work, but the real question is, what do you do about it, and what is the best way to deal with actual problematic situations that you see happening on set (or on any type of project)?Join Koura in this episode "from the vault" (originally written in July 2025 - we're catching up!) where she dives into the really hard conversation around the all-to-typical tea spillage of an overly-drama-filled film set. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Where do you draw the line between confidence and cockiness? How do you stand on your certainty without resting on your laurels and prohibiting further learning and growth?And what does a dinner plate have to do with any of this?Join Koura in this episode where she a little philosophical, and shares how she balances perspectives while gaining decades of experience, but always staying curious, and continuing to learn. Stay humble, friends!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

What happens when Koura and Spacey go in to cast a play out of talent they've never met before?What can actors keep in mind from what they found? And what can Casting Directors keep in mind from what they found...??Join Koura in this episode where she shares what happened when auditions were done with no concept of local popularity, and it wasn't just what you'd expect!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

There are a lot of important things to keep in mind when networking, and a lot of ways to navigate the world of connections.But what is one thing which, when not done, can ruin a potential connection before you even connect?Join Koura in this episode where she shares an example of a networking attempt, and what can help you from the get-go every, single, time!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Talking to people differently isn't just a matter of how kind or respectful you are (because we all know we should be kind and respectful to people). But is there a difference in how you talk to different people? ...Should there be?Join Koura as she breaks down how she gives feedback to an unpaid intern vs a contractor vs an employee (and how you should expect people to be talking to you when you're doing a project for free so you can get experience or when you're working as a contractor or employee).If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

When styling a character, what are the things you should keep in mind? What makes someone look "real" or "relatable" in a movie?Inspired by a streaming glitch when two Twilight movies auto-played out of sequence, and noticing the stark differences between how Bella is presented by different directors, join Koura as she breaks down some of the key things to keep in mind when deciding how you're going to style the characters for your film!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

How much should you charge for your services, actually? There's a lot of different types of advice out there, including the very socially toxic "charge as much as you can get paid" (and it might be a controversial thing to say that type of pricing is toxic, but we stand by that it is totally toxic). Check out this episode where Koura dives in and goes over where you start when figuring out what to charge, what to discount, and where to actually draw the line? If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Is there any difference between writing a short vs a feature (aside from the obvious page count)?Yes, yes there is! Join Koura as she breaks down some of the key things to keep in mind when developing a short film as compared to developing a feature, with a focus on how to make a short film a strong story which stands alone as its own film!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

After pitching and working on funding films for years, Koura reflects on what she's seen as far as how investors start the investment conversations and the questions they ask and yardsticks they use to measure a project. What questions are they asking? More importantly, what questions should they actually be asking? And to extrapolate from there, what questions should you be prepared to answer as a filmmaker when pitching your scripts for funding?Join Koura in this episode where she shares the information needed to actually tell if a film is going to be a good project to fund (spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with if the filmmaker has random access to money already)...!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Everyone wants to work with the best, but what does that mean? And what is the best way to approach working with professionals?Join Koura in this episode where she shares why hiring professionals on a project is important, and what the difference is between working with people who are getting started, vs working with people who have years of experience...If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team while accessing our films, behind the scenes, panels, and other sneak peeks and perks!Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Some of the things Koura has heard as an independent filmmaker has broken her brain. Standing between film and business, she has a lot of cross conversations in business spaces and in film spaces. Imagine if the conversations filmmakers had were had with business start ups? Now imagine if filmmakers were talked to as if they were a business founder? What difference could that make? Join Koura as she dives in with this next episode! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team while accessing our films, behind the scenes, panels, and other sneak peeks and perks!Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Is Independent Filmmaking broken? Why would Koura say that?? And what can be done to fix it? Join Koura in this episode where she shares what she's observed producing dozens of films, while running Space Dream Productions and servicing clients, overseeing the editing and production of thousands of marketing videos and other content. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team while accessing our films, behind the scenes, panels, and other sneak peeks and perks!Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

How do you build a body of work? Does it matter? Does actually having experience add up to anything? How to do you get there?Join Koura in this episode where she shares how she produced dozens of films, received over 200 award nominations, and won over 70 awards in less than 10 years, while running Space Dream Productions and servicing clients, overseeing the editing and production of thousands of marketing videos and other content.If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!What make a screenplay stand out from a pile of dozens, even hundreds and thousands? How do you balance clarity with creativity without smothering your collaborators? And what's one huge mistake that instantly makes a reader put your script down?Join Koura as she breaks down the biggest screenwriting pitfalls, and celebrates the stories that get it right. If you want your script to really survive, this one's for you!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!Why are companies hiring people they don't trust? Lately, more and more businesses are running contractor work through AI detectors, tools that are known to glitch and misfire. But what if the biggest concern isn't the software...but the culture of distrust behind it?Join Koura as she digs into the rise of AI detectors, the erosion of trust in professional communities, and asks the question: Is software solving a problem, or creating an even bigger one?If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!Why are creatives expected to pour out ideas for free while investors sit back and pick the winners? In every other industry, research and development is a paid department. So why not in film, writing, and the arts?Tune in as we unpack the broken model, the power dynamics behind it, and whether or not it's finally time to - shocker! - normalize paying creatives for their work.If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! There is a lot of advice out there. How do you know who to listen to? Is it OK to not listen to someone with decades of advice?If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Join Koura as she examines the all-important topic of making sure people see the movie you're making - marketing!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Join Koura as she examines what makes the blockbusters of 2025 so good - and how there are lessons to be learned from them for indie filmmakers.If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

What could go wrong when making a film on a deadline? We're interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to share a special two-part episode on our 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge film entry! Koura dives into the nitty gritty, going over all the moving parts that went into making it! What went wrong? And of course, what went right!You can watch the film ⁠here⁠. There are spoilers in the episode, so check out the film first! It's only 6 minutes!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, ⁠check out our Patreon⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

What could go wrong when making a film on a deadline? We're interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to share a special two-part episode on our 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge film entry! Koura dives into the nitty gritty, going over all the moving parts that went into making it! What went wrong? And of course, what went right!You can watch the film here. There are spoilers in the episode, so check out the film, first! It's only 6 minutes!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out our Patreon. ⁠⁠⁠⁠For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Shea E. Butler is a prolific storyteller: television writer, published author, and award-winning director/writer/producer for short films and web series. Lauded in multiple fields, Shea is an alumna of Ryan Murphy’s Half Foundation Directing Fellowship, and the Warner Bros. Television Director’s Workshop, with a prolific 18-year background as a script supervisor for film and television.If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Shea E. Butler is a prolific storyteller: television writer, published author, and award-winning director/writer/producer for short films and web series. Lauded in multiple fields, Shea is an alumna of Ryan Murphy’s Half Foundation Directing Fellowship, and the Warner Bros. Television Director’s Workshop, with a prolific 18-year background as a script supervisor for film and television.If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠.For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Chasing your dreams can be incredibly daunting. So should you just give up? Is it worth it, actually?If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

This isn't a topic that gets talked about enough, but it is important and something we think needs to be a regular part of conversations when it comes to working in film. Professionalism matters, and part of that is things like flirting on set. When is it ok? What if everyone just wants to "have fun"? In this quick hitter, Koura goes over when to be flirty, actually, and a few other tips for general professionalism and mutual respect on set. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

What does it cost you to use AI for everything? A few weeks ago there was a brilliant post by Ashley Amber Sava on LinkedIn, reflecting on what exactly it means to turn to AI for even the most mundane of tasks. While Koura has a lot she'd like to say on this topic, this quick hitter reflects on just that: What does using AI for everything actually cost you? If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Back in 2013, as part of hitRECord on TV, Koura went to the US/Mexico boarder for a hitRECord shoot "Regarding: The Other Side." Joe held some really interesting conversations about what it means to be on "the other side" and Koura answered from her position at the time as a Production Designer working in Hollywood. She reflected on the choices she makes when driven by her art, as opposed to being driven by crossing that magical line in Hollywood of "being good enough" and they talked about what it means to ever "get to the other side." If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

How much of yourself should you be? Especially in a world that seems so heavily run by trends and everything else demanding that you match a mold - when should you be you and when should you be a copy? Koura Linda dives into this in another quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

How do you fund your film, actually? Where do you even start? While there are an almost infinite way to raise money for a film, there are a few main categories most film finance falls into. Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

How broad (or narrow) should your audience definition be? What makes up YOUR audience? How will you know when you've defined your audience? How do you connect your work with your audience? Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Do cover letters even matter? Does anyone read them? What about when applying to a job in the world of film? Should you write them just in case...? Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

How much of a team does it take, actually? And how do collaborations all come together? Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Koura shares her own personal experiences as well as insights from industry professionals, highlighting how understanding your strengths and passions can set you up for a fulfilling and successful professional career in filmmaking. Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, Koura Linda explores the crucial topic of finding your lane in the film industry and beyond. While there's often pressure to follow a predetermined path, Koura emphasizes the importance of discovering what truly works for you based on your unique interests and skills. Learn about the process of self-discovery in filmmaking, helping you navigate the journey of finding your authentic voice, style, and path. Koura shares her personal experiences and insights from industry professionals, highlighting how understanding your strengths and passions can set you up for a fulfilling and successful professional career in filmmaking. Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, Koura Linda dives into the hot topic of why internships matter in the film industry and beyond! Sure, classroom learning and personal projects are important. But internships go beyond the theoretical and provide invaluable real-world experience, industry connections, and a chance to apply your skills in a professional setting. Koura shares her own experiences and insights from industry pros, highlighting how internships can set you up for success in your professional filmmaking journey. Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at [email protected]. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

In this episode of Filmmaking (Actually), Koura Linda dives into the often misunderstood world of film producers! Sure, we've all heard of the Executive Producer who might fund your project. But did you know there are many other types of producers, each with a crucial role? From Line Producers managing budgets to Creative Producers shaping the story, Koura shares her own experiences and insights from industry pros, highlighting how understanding these different producer roles can be vital for your filmmaking journey. She'll even explain why you might need to hire certain producers rather than expecting anyone with the word "Producer" in their title to write a check and fund your project! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at [email protected]. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, Koura Linda dives into the hot topic of hard skills versus soft skills in the film industry! Sure, the nitty-gritty hard skill stuff like camera work, lighting setups, and editing magic are important. But just as important are soft skills—working well with others and being a great communicator. Koura shares her own experiences and insights from industry pros, highlighting how balancing these skills can set you up for success in your professional filmmaking journey. Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at [email protected]. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! We're back, and we can’t believe we are celebrating being five years old today! Well, the podcast, not us. Join Koura Linda as she recaps the last five years and looks ahead to the future. This includes a special anniversary week featuring FIVE episodes released in one week! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura, please reach out to us at [email protected]. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! This episode is excerpted from a panel where Koura sat down for an interview discussing the latest Space Dream Productions film project, called The Heist -- which is available to watch right now for free on the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge YouTube channel -- with Dr. Stephanie Van on her YouTube channel This Ability Clinic. Koura Linda is the director and star of “The Heist,” a short film created for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge of 2024, which tasked filmmakers with making a short film from start to finish in a WEEK. Koura shares her experience collaborating with a team of disabled filmmakers to create a buddy comedy where half the dialogue is in ASL and the entire film passes the Bechdel test. Dr. Van is an interventional pain management specialist, double board certified in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation, and an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where she promotes disability-conscious healthcare education for every body. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes! 2atapmgk

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! This episode is a Part One of Two excerpts from a panel exclusive to Patreon supporters diving into the ins and outs and stuff no one likes talking about: how do you finance your dreams, actually? Special guest Maya Weinreb of Solvency Now Bookkeeping joins Koura for this episode. Solvency Now is a bookkeeping company focused on delivering complete and perfect bookkeeping & financial records which results in your peace of mind, and Maya has some really priceless insight to the world of personal finance. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠patreon.com/spacedreamfilms⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! This episode is the Part Two, excerpted from a panel exclusive to Patreon supporters diving into the ins and outs and stuff no one likes talking about: how do you finance your dreams, actually? Special guest Maya Weinreb of Solvency Now Bookkeeping joins Koura for this episode. Solvency Now is a bookkeeping company focused on delivering complete and perfect bookkeeping & financial records which results in your peace of mind, and Maya has some really priceless insight to the world of personal finance. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠patreon.com/spacedreamfilms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Listen to this special bonus episode that is a throwback to 2020, when Koura joined Spacey on an episode of The Disney Positive Podcast. Through the conversation, you find out who Koura is and what makes her that way as they discuss her views on filmmaking and creativity. Then they talk about what Koura loves about all things Disney, and the game show portion that decides what they will talk about leads to some interesting discoveries and insights that you won't want to miss! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/spacedreamfilms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, Koura Linda dives into that deep dark well of zero-budget filmmaking! But is it even possible? Or is it a myth? If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠patreon.com/spacedreamfilms⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Welcome to another episode of Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, written by Spacey, Koura Linda shares a valuable piece of advice that has helped her and Spacey and other storytellers: it's all about feeling. Emotions are an essential component of storytelling, and audiences seek an emotional connection and response from what they watch. There is a misguided notion that special effects or star-studded casts are what audiences crave in movies and shows. However, that's only partially true! If you have any questions for Koura or any of our other guests, or if you just want to say hello, send an email to [email protected]. And if you're looking for an interactive community of filmmakers, be sure to check out patreon.com/spacedreamfilms, where you can join for as little as $1.99 a month and stay up-to-date with the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Don't miss this insightful episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

In this episode, our host Koura Linda speaks with a panel of film professionals at various stages of their filmmaking  careers: SCAD 2022 Valedictorian and full-time filmmaker Sarah M. Penn, UCF Screenwriting Bachelor's Program student and Film Production Intern, Joselyn Martinez, full-time VFX artist for major Hollywood motion pictures Alex Heffner, and 2022 Austin Film Festival Winner, Writer Nick Gambino about the pros and cons and pros and cons of film school. All of these filmmakers are on different paths when it comes to formal education's involvement in their careers, and because no two paths are the same, this panel discusses the many, many options available for those looking for a career in film. While the full conversation will be shared exclusively on our Patreon, and portions of the panel will be shared here, during the audience Q&A there were some questions about how to manage what it takes to make it in the film industry, especially when living with various disabilities, but the insights shared can be valuable for anyone. Join us as we explore this important and often overlooked aspect of filmmaking!  Do you have a question for Koura, or any of our other guests? Or just want to say hello? Send an email to [email protected]! We'd love to hear from you. And if you want to be part of an interactive community of filmmakers, be sure to check out patreon.com/spacedreamfilms. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join and stay up-to-date with the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Plus, you'll be part of the behind-the-scenes action and have the opportunity to connect with other passionate filmmakers. Don't miss this insightful episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking Actually, so be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes! 

Get ready to hear from a true rising star! On this episode of "Filmmaking Actually," Koura Linda sits down with Sarah M. Pennington, a recent film school graduate, motivational speaker, and USA National Miss Independence State 2022. Sarah received a BFA in Film & TV at SCAD, the Savannah College of Art and Design, with a minor in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. As a passionate advocate for mental health and invisible disabilities, Sarah uses her platform as a motivational speaker to inspire others with her story of courage and self-love. In this episode, Sarah shares her thoughts on the ins and outs of attending film school, including the pros and cons of pursuing a degree in this industry. Koura and Sarah also discusses the importance of breaking down barriers in the entertainment industry and share their experiences and let you, the listener, decide for yourself. Do you have a question for Sarah or Koura? Or just want to say hello? Send an email to [email protected]! And if you want to be part of an interactive community of filmmakers, check out patreon.com/spacedreamfilms where you can join for as little as $1.99 a month. Stay up-to-date with the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team and be part of the behind-the-scenes action. Don't miss this insightful episode!