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Producer's Cut
by Erin Ziccarelli
Your backstage pass to the business of the silver screen!
Episodes
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Unveiling the Mysteries of the American Southwest: A Dive into J.R. Blomberg’s Navajoland
In the latest episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with accomplished author J.R. Blomberg about his new novella, "Navajoland." This captivating story not only engages readers with a thrilling adventure but also offers profound insights into the heritage and spirituality of the...
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The Inspirational Journey of Ben Kjar: Overcoming Challenges Through Wrestling
Introduction: In a world where obstacles can often feel insurmountable, the story of Ben Kjar shines as a beacon of hope and resilience. Born with a rare condition that could have easily defined him, Ben chose instead to rise above his challenges and become a world champion wrestler. In this blog...
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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Casting in Hollywood w/ Paisley Baker
Introduction: In the ever-changing world of Hollywood, casting has become a dynamic field that continuously adapts to new trends and technologies. In this insightful podcast episode, casting expert Paisley Baker shares her journey from theater to the heart of Hollywood casting, offering valuable...
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Independent Filmmaking: Challenges and Innovations w/ Ally May
Introduction: In a world where stories often reflect the complexities of human experience, Allie’s journey from screenwriter to director is a testament to resilience and creativity. Following a life-altering stroke, she found a new passion in filmmaking, nurturing her voice and vision through the...
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Building a Sustainable Film Ecosystem w/ Daren Smith
In this conversation, Erin Ziccarelli and Daren Smith discuss the evolution of indie film production through the lens of the Producer Fund. Daren shares insights on creating a sustainable ecosystem for indie films, focusing on investor engagement, audience targeting, and innovative marketing...
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Producer's Cut Episode 49 - Paul Zeidman
My interview with Paul Zeidman is now live! Paul breaks down his background in writing, podcasting, and producing short films. Check out his interview for a behind-the-scenes look at the Creative Writing Life podcast and his latest short film, Shecky! Click here to support Paul's Shecky...
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Producer's Cut Episode 48 - Israel Brooks
My second interview with Israel Brooks is now live! It was a pleasure to have him back for another chat about international production and Fast Fire Films 2.0. Check out his interview for ways to incorporate technology into your production process and more on: · Securing sponsorship/product...
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Producer's Cut Episode 47 - René Estes
My interview with Rene Estes is now live! She is the founder of the Video Mentor and shares her perspective on media strategy and entrepreneurship. Check out her interview for more on the intersection of media and technology, including: · Mission and vision behind the Video Mentor · Trends in...
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Producer's Cut Episode 46 - Stephanie Moore
Stephanie Moore’s second interview is now live! It was a pleasure having her back for another chat about entrepreneurship and the current “indie film renaissance.” She’s made some incredible strides with Gemini Crown Tech in the last year, particularly focusing on emerging artists and filmmakers....
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Producer's Cut Episode 45 - Teresa Catherine
My interview with Teresa Catherine is now live! She breaks down her theatrical background and career journey in production, highlighting the need for making your own work and adopting an entrepreneurial mindset in the film industry. Check out her interview for more on: · Creating your production...
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Producer's Cut Episode 44 - Mar Della Greca
My interview with Mar Della Greca is now live! Mar has years of experience in the entertainment industry, particularly in marketing and PR strategy, balancing creative vision with marketability and profitability. Check out her interview for more on: · Traditional distribution to digital platforms…
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Producer's Cut Episode 43 - Owen Palmiotti
My interview with Owen Palmiotti is now live! Owen joins me for an in-depth discussion of producing short films, from creating your film’s LLC to building out your core team to festival distribution. This is a detailed breakdown of the business of producing a film, specifically focusing on the...
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Producer's Cut Episode 42 - Maria Capp
My interview with Maria Capp is now live! Maria is the founder and CEO of Cappricielli productions and she gives us an in-depth breakdown on professional collaborations and project funding through sponsorships and in-kind donations. Check out her interview for more on: • Building an audience...
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Producer's Cut Episode 41 - Anthony Sturmas
My interview with Anthony Sturmas is now live! Anthony is a super talented storyboard artist and the founder and CEO of Asturmas Produtions. During our chat he shared his insights on developing his craft and described his artistic inspiration for projects including the Redstorm (2013). Check out...
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Producer's Cut Episode 40 - Juliana Guedes
My interview with Juliana Guedes is now live! She is an experienced production designer, and we had an amazing time chatting about her background in architecture and latest developments in technology for her role. Check out her interview for more on: Character backgrounds and set design…
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Producer's Cut Episode 39 - Stephen Meier
My interview with Stephen Meier is now live! His latest project, Debutantes, is a union project with a $5.5 million dollar budget. Stephen wrote this feature fourteen years ago and now it's happening! We had a great time chatting about all things production, especially tax credits in southern...
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Producer's Cut Episode 38 - Marie Lemelle
My interview with publicist and media director Marie Lemelle is now live! Marie started her career in sports PR and has since acquired years of experience in public relations and talent management. She is the founder of several media and production companies including Platinum Star Public…
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Producer's Cut Episode 37 - Elizabeth Stuelke
It was a pleasure to host Elizabeth Stuelke on Producer’s Cut this week! Our interview is now live. Elizabeth gives in an in-depth analysis of her short film, Her Lover, as well as the business decisions she made to pitch and finance the project! Check out her interview for more on: Crowdfunding...
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Producer's Cut Episode 36 - Sean Rappleyea
My interview with Sean Rappleyea is live! Sean breaks down his career stages, including production assistant jobs on shows including American Odyssey, Limitless, and the Blacklist. More recently, he founded Rapp Consulting, focused on film development, investment, and strategy. Check out his...
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Producer's Cut Episode 35 - Eliza Huberth
My interview with Eliza Huberth is now live! She is a Juilliard grad and the writer, producer, and director of the short film, Milquetoast. Eliza walks us through her project’s production process, including casting, crowdfunding, and making the most of film festivals. Check out her interview for...
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Producer's Cut Episode 34 - Lucinda Bruce
My interview with Lucinda Bruce is now live! Lucinda is an international producer and the CEO and owner of Lady of the Light Productions. We talked about equity financing, grant application strategies, utilizing tax credits, and approaching brands for sponsorship. Check out her interview for more...
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Producer's Cut Episode 33: Koura Linda
Koura Linda recently completed The List (2025), a short film for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge! The short stars Daniel Mione, Sarah Penn, and Stevie Collins. Koura directed and produced this project and with a talented cast and crew of volunteers. Congratulations to the whole team!...
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Producer's Cut Episode 32: Richard Zelniker
My interview with Richard Zelniker is now live! Richard is the founder and CEO of Lucid Pictures and most recently wrote and directed the feature film, the Vortex (2025). Check out his interview for more on: Directing short films Ensemble casting Profit-sharing theatrical release model Film...
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Producer's Cut Episode 31 - Curtis Boggs
Curtis Boggs’ interview is now live! He’s the founder and CEO of Curtis Boggs LLC. In his interview he details his experience in the business from his engineering background and early job on Sydney Pollack’s "The Firm" to developing his storytelling talent and photography and cinematography…
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Producer's Cut Episode 30 - Michael Brown
My interview with Michael Brown is now live! Michael is a director and producer, and the CEO of Burning Sound Pictures. In addition to producing Hayseed and Lose You to Love Me, he specializes in creating mobile-first content and branded content. Check out his interview for more on: Marketing for...
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Producer's Cut Episode 29 - Maureen Payne-Hahner
My interview with Maureen Payne-Hahner is now live! Maureen brings a background in theater and directing to her role as a producer of short films. She is also the founder of the Writers Initiative Network. Check out her interview for more on: Acting using the Meisner method Producing for the...
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Producer's Cut Episode 28 - Stephen Meier
My second interview with Stephen Meier is now live! Stephen walks us through the logistics of creating the indie feature, Lake George, as well as the differences between his strategies in marketing and distribution between Woodbridge and Lake George. Check out his interview for more on: Tax…
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Producer's Cut Episode 27 - Cathy Wippell
My interview with Cathy Whippel is now live! She recently wrote and produced the short film, Black Samphire, focused on water pollution in West Sussex, UK. Check out our conversation for her tips on: Utilizing international tax credits Crowdfunding your short film Kickstarter reward strategies...
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Producer's Cut Episode 26 - Anthony Baden Saggers
My interview with Anthony is now live! Anthony is a modern classical composer and describes his career trajectory from composing for short films to T.V. series and features. More recently, he branched into writing and directing, and started his own production company, Sunshine the Horse. Check…
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Producer's Cut Episode 25 - Micah Haley
My interview with Micah Haley is now live! If you have questions about film financing, tax credits, and distribution, this episode is for you. Micah walks us through his career journey starting from production assistant to film financier who represents investors attached to movies. Check out his...
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Producer's Cut Episode 24 - Hyten Davidson
My interview with filmmaker Hyten Davidson is now live! We had a great chat about her short film, the West Virginian Starfish (2022), starring Melanie McNulty and Christopher Gurr. Hyten walks us through the development and production phases of creating a short film, as well as: Budgeting for…
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Producer's Cut Episode 23 - Janell Smith
Janell’s interview is now live! Janell is the executive producer, CEO and founder of IronDragonTV and IDTVFLIX. She shares her expertise in producing original content for television and film and working in the action and martial arts genre. Check out our interview for more on: Establishing your…
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Producer's Cut Episode 22 - Shoshana Rosenbaum
My interview with D.C. filmmaker Shoshana Rosenbaum is now live! Check out our interview for an up-close look at her feature film, The Other You (2025), which premieres at the D.C. Independent Film Festival on February 13th! Shoshana details her experience with: Film financing through local arts...
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Producer's Cut Episode 21 - Owen Palmiotti
Owen’s second Producer’s Cut interview is now live! Check out the episode for Owen’s distribution tips and insights on short films. He’s had four films picked up for distribution in the last six months as well as a short film longlisted for a BAFTA award! Owen shares his expertise on: Limited...
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Producer's Cut Episode 20 - Tyler Reid
My interview with Tyler Reid is now live! Tyler is an international film & TV producer with experience working with budgets and analytics. Tune into today’s interview for more insights on his “treat your film like a startup” and “proof of concept as bait” posts, as well as: International v....
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Producer's Cut Episode 19 - Angelo Rocha
My interview with Angelo Rocha is now live! Angelo breaks down his journey from partner in SAA Films/SAA Pictures to founder of Hazard Films in 2024 and now Hazard Talent Management. Listen in to learn more about his vision for Hazard Talent Management and: Adaptability as a key to surviving in…
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Producer's Cut Episode 18 - Koura Linda
Koura Linda has held a range of roles in the industry, from gaffer to production designer to producer. Nineteen of her projects have received a best picture award/nomination at film festivals, and she is preparing her new project, Catching the Light, for distribution! Check out our interview for...
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Producer's Cut Episode 17 - Max Woertendyke
My interview with Max Woertendyke is live! Max is a Julliard-trained actor and the producer of the feature film, Brightwood (2022). Two years ago, he founded Noble Gas Media, focused on developing and producing original and commercial films in thriller, horror, and dark comedy genres. Check out…
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Producer's Cut Episode 16 - Stephanie Moore
Stephanie Moore’s interview is now live! Stephanie Harrison and Stephanie Moore co-created Gemini Crown Tech to make development and production easier for filmmakers. 18 months ago, they launched their Software as a Service (SaaS) platform using Amazon Web Services and established a “one-stop”...
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Producer's Cut Episode 15 - Luke Sharp
My interview with Luke Sharp, owner of Vicious & Co, is now live! We had an amazing conversation about the marketing materials needed to make your project shine and provide investors and producers with the right information. Tune in to hear Luke's tips on: Matching your pitch deck to your…
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Producer's Cut Episode 14 - Israel Brooks
Israel Brooks is a filmmaker and the president of the independent media company, Fast Fire Films 2.0. He brings a unique approach to filmmaking by incorporating technology into his business operations! Tune into his interview today for insights on: Balancing the creative and business sides of the...
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Producer's Cut Episode 13 - Danielle Erlich
Danielle's interview is now live! Tune into today's episode to hear from an award-winning writer on how to leverage social media sites to showcase your portfolio and connect with industry professionals and more. Danielle describes her approach to branding as well as: How to write your personal…
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Producer's Cut Episode 12 - Joth Riggs
Producer’s Cut becomes Director’s Cut (for today)! Director Joth Riggs’ interview is now live! I hope you all enjoy this interview as much as I did – Joth shares his expertise and draws key distinctions between directing studio v. indie films, as well as the importance of “knowing your role” on…
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Producer's Cut Episode 11 - Daren Smith
Daren's interview is now live! Tune in for insider insights on Faith of Angels, the Carpenter, and: Short videos as “teaser trailers” and fundraising vehicles Securing Purdie Distribution to bring Faith of Angels and the Carpenter to theaters Building a project website to track showtimes and...
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Producer's Cut Episode 10 - Charles Lyons
Charles Lyons joins me on Producer’s Cut today! He’s had some amazing jobs throughout his career including journalist, reporter, and writer for Variety magazine. Fun fact: his first industry job was as an assistant on the feature film Mr. Holland’s Opus. Today’s episode is all about the ins and...
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Producer's Cut Episode 9 - Maria Capp
My interview with Maria Capp is now live! She is the writer, producer, and director of the indie film, Lady of the Lake. This information-packed episode includes updates on her recent project as well as some amazing insights on film festivals and casting! Tune in to hear: How joining the PGA…
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Producer's Cut Episode 8 - Brian Mulvey
This week’s episode features Brian Mulvey, the producer of the feature Documentary, American Highway! Brian interviewed some fantastic Americans from all walks of life - check out this super inspirational documentary on AppleTV! Brian and Seth were involved in every step of the documentary's...
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Producer's Cut Episode 7 - Jordana Arkin
Producer’s Cut is back today with another fantastic guest, Jordana Arkin! She’s an Emmy-nominated TV writer who’s worked as a writer, producer, executive producer, creator, and showrunner. I interviewed Jordana about her career, specifically focusing on the ins and outs of: Guilds (WGA and IATSE)...
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Producer's Cut Episode 6 McCord Larsen (Part 2)
Part two of my interview with McCord Larsen is now available! Today’s episode is all about independent film distribution. McCord did a fantastic job breaking down the distribution scene in the context of today’s market and offering solutions for indie filmmakers. Tune into today’s episode for...
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Producer's Cut Episode 5 - McCord Larsen (Part 1)
We’re back with a two-part episode of Producer’s Cut! Today’s guest is LinkedIn celeb McCord Larsen. Tune into part 1 for McCord’s insights on: Strategies for on-set networking Differences in optioning a T.V. series v. a film What does it mean to have a “paid option?” Marketing materials to sell…
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Your backstage pass to the business of the silver screen!
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Producer's Cut is created and hosted by Erin Ziccarelli.
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