OUTLAND FILMMAKERS

Lenny Hernandez was a breath of fresh air with his positive take on how self-tapes have revolutionized auditions for actors. His enthusiasm emphasized the increased flexibility, efficiency, and accessibility which was very refreshing. We appreciated his optimistic examples of freeing up more time to focus on craft rather than travel and so much more.Also, we enjoyed the sneak peek of Lenny’s thought provoking new film.

Join us as we discuss cinematographer's career and work on household name TV shows and motion pictures.

Thanks for joining OUTLAND FILMMAKERS for a talk with ELDRITCH USA director Ryan Smith. ELDRITCH USA is a hybrid film, the sort which draw's Ryan to spending this time and money on a passion project melding cults, horror, and comedy. Inspired by Bruce Campbell and films that intersect genres, Ryan premiered his debut in October 2023 and followed with a tour of the festival circuit. Listen to Ryan share very important lessons learned about film festival and distribution strategy. You won't want to miss this episode to hear from the mind behind your next favorite cult film. OUTLAND FILMMAKERS is a production of the cinema nonprofit (501c3) OZARKS FILM FOUNDRY (fb.me/ozarksfilmfoundry). Hosted by Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre (formerly of FOCUS FEATURES, National Geographic Film & TV, and more), the podcast explores independent filmmaking trends and all aspects of filmmaking outside of the studio system. OUTLAND FILMMAKERS goes outside the studio, inside the stories, to help indie filmmakers navigate today's emerging New Hollywood X.0. #eldritchusa #ryansmith #cultfilm #culthorrorcomedy #johnfarmerdelatorre

Film friends, we have Gina Goff in the house! Gina has produced more than 15 films and is set to make her latest film at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri this summer of 2024. She is West Hollywood-based, and is a native of Jefferson City, Missouri's capital. In this episode of OUTLAND FILMMAKERS, she shares her story about learning the ropes of movie producing, and provides a frank assessment of the state of the motion picture industry. She also shares tips on how to find investors for film projects, and what has changed since she came up in the industry. This is an insightful conversation. Please join us for a chat with an active creator working in today's Hollywood. #ozarksindiefilmscene #ozarksfilmculture #ozarksfilmmakers #ozarksfilmindustry #ginagoff #johnfarmerdelatorre #filmmakerinterviews

We have Ozarks filmmaker Paige Jones on this episode of OUTLAND FILMMAKERS. While many college graduates stress about where what they will do upon graduation, Paige has completed directing her first feature film and is finishing post-production in anticipation of hitting the festival circuit. In this podcast Paige, discusses how she made her debut, ODD FELLOWS, and shares insights about working as a low budget filmmaker. She also shares some advice about knowing when to move from making shorts to features. Get these pearls of wisdom and more by listening to this podcast, which covers indie filmmaking outside of Hollywood, in that place we call the Outlands. Hosted by Ozarks Film Foundry Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre. #PaigeJones #JohnFarmerDeLaTorre #filmmakerinterview #indiefilmmaking #oddfellowsthemovie #lowbudgetfilmmaking

We are really excited to bring Ozarks filmmaker Autumn Girgin to the show. Autumn will be sharing her journey to making movies and production notes from the making of her most recent picture, HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN. BIO: Autumn is an ambitious and hardworking Ozarks-based indie filmmaker working to tell phenomenal tales that make people laugh and feel deeply. Autumn's goal is to build a world of relatable characters. #autumngirgin #indiefilmmakers #filmmakerinterviews #ozarksfilmmakers #ozarksfilmculture

Join filmmaker Sean McEwen and Ozarks Film Foundry executive director John Farmer de la Torre in a conversation about making indie movies today. BIO: Sean McEwen is an award-winning director, writer and producer who has earned various awards, including “Best Film”, “Best Director”, “Best Screenplay” at the prestigious 2023 Boston Film Festival (“American Outlaws”), “Best Of The Fest” at the Sanctuary International Film Festival (“Braking For Whales”) and the AOI International “Best of Fest” award for “Happy’s Last Wish”. Sean produced the Sundance award-winning feature film, “Another Happy Day” (starring Demi Moore, Kate Bosworth, Ellen Barkin, Thomas Haden Church), the SXSW and Critics Choice award-winner “Bernie” (directed by Richard Linklater, starring Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine), and the Tribeca selected film, “Graceland” (New York Times Critic Pick). His newest film projects include; directing, writing and producing the Santa Barbara International Film Festival premier “American Outlaws” a true-life crime drama based on the award-winning GQ article , “The Whole True Story of The Dougherty Gang” and the critically acclaimed and the theatrically released “Braking For Whales” starring Tom Felton (The “Harry Potter” franchise), Wendi McLendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs”, “Bridemaids”), David Koechner (“Anchorman”), Tammin Sursok (“Pretty Little Liars”) and Austin Swift. His newest film projects include writing and producing the life story of 5-time world boxing champion Johnny Tapia, co-produced by Mike Tyson and the scripted limited TV series based on the number one podcast in the world, “The Piketon Massacre” (iHeart Radio) which currently has 24 million individual downloads. Sean will direct his next feature - “Turnbuckle” - in winter of 2023, with original music and score provided by seminal rock band Janes Addiction. Sean is from the Ozarks (Southern Missouri / Northern Arkansas) and currently resides in Nashville Tennessee #ozarksfilmmakers #ozarksfilmculture #filmmakerinterviews #seanmcewen #johnfarmerdelatorre #outlandfilmmakers #ozarksfilmfoundry #ozarksfilmcommission #indiefilmmaking

Join us as we discuss the process of filmmaking with Carter and Ethan. Filmmaker Carter Breaux is an Ozarks-based filmmaker who switches up his directing style to push his artistic boundaries. Actor and composer Ethan O'Neal's goal is much the same. Cinematographer Tanner Bair joins the duo with his love for making images. Together, they form an independent filmmaking collaborative. They're also the team responsible for making IT ONLY SPREADS, a 27 minute iPhone short exploring the mind of a serial killer. They each discover their approach the material and answer whether they were damaged by making what is undoubtedly a dark film. You can watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21UBwCROnLk #ozarksfilmmakers #ozarksfilmculture #outlandfilmmakers #filmmakers #methodacting #auteurship #carterbreaux #ethanoneal #

Jeff Houghton is the creator of local late night TV show, THE MYSTERY HOUR. Jeff began the show after interning for the David Letterman show. His grit and vision led to eventually syndicating the show far beyond his adoptive state of Missouri. The pandemic and fatigue led to a break, but he still has the late night talk show bug. What will he do next? Join us on OUTLAND FILMMAKERS to learn what it took to create THE MYSTERY HOUR, and by for tips from a genuinely nice guy. #creators #jeffhoughton #themysteryhourshow #ozarksfilmfoundry #latenighttv #talkshow #talkshowhosts #insidertips #indiefilmmaking #johnfarmerdelatorre

This episode we will have on a Director of Photography well-known to area filmmakers because he has lensed many of their films. We're speaking of none other than David Watson, who recently shot HAPPY HALLOWEEN, the feature debut for filmmaker Brittney Greer.David has a wealth of experience from the trenches of many area film sets. He'll be on stage talking about the lessons he's learned, and providing tips for cinematographers in training who would follow in his footsteps.

Visual Effects master artist Steve Spaz Williams has a story to tell. He created the original Tyrannosaurus Rex for JURASSIC PARK, and he did so against orders. The result was no less than a revolution in cinema akin to the advent of Talkie movies in cinema. He also invented the T-1000 of TERMINATOR 2 JUDGEMENT DAY fame. Despite Steven Spielberg's knowledge about his contributions, Steve did not receive the Oscar for his work, however his bosses did. Steve's also led animation on THE MASK, SPAWN, had directed more than 400 commercials, and helped George Lucas with effects on STAR WARS: EPISODE IV, A NEW HOPE (Reissue) Join us on OUTLAND FILMMAKERS as we discuss with the creator himself, the revolution he brought to cinema, and his adventures with filmmakers James Cameron, George Lucas, Steven Speilberg, and more. The Ozarks Film Foundry's Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre hosts. #moviehistory #moviegenius #stevespazwilliams #georgelucas #stevenspielberg #jamescameron #jurrasicpark #terminator2 #t1000 #iconiccinema #iconiccharacters #jurrasicpunk #cgi #visualeffects #marvelmovies #tyrannosaurusrex

Join us as we talk with movie producer Myra Miller about her new World War Two drama, the feature film REVEILLE, which she produced in the Ozarks--in Sparta to be exact. The film is directed by first-time feature director Michael Akkerman. REVEILLE is currently available on Amazon; and on Tubi for free (with commercials). In this episode, Myra discusses the production of this film on a micro-budget, considerations made due to producing outside of Los Angeles, and the benefits; and refreshingly, shares insights into her film festival and distribution strategy, along with key information regarding payouts. This is valuable information for up-and-coming filmmakers, so please check out Myra's generous contribution to indie filmmakers everywhere. #reveillethemovie #ozarksfilmculture #ozarksfilmmakers #ozarksfilmculture #myramiller #johnfarmerdelatorre #indiefilmmaking #filmdistribution #filmproducing #filmmakersonfilmmaking

Ozarks-based YouTuber Wyatt Vaught got his start on YouTube by sharing his very niche know-how. Learn how he grew his audience to more than 10,000 subscribers with a secret sauce and more. Wyatt is joined by SATO48 short film festival co-founder and creative director Jeff Clinkenbeard, a former writer for FRASIER and CHEERS, and by host John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry. #creatorscience #youtuber #socialmediainfluencer #shortfilmfestival #wyattvaught #jeffclinkenbeard #johnfarmerdelatorre #outlandfilmmakers #indiefilmmaking

Ozarks-based filmmaker Brittney Greer joins OUTLAND FILMMAKERS to share her stories about the making of her feature film directorial debut, HAPPY HALLOWEEN. Hosted by John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry. #ozarksfilmmaker #happyhalloweenthemovie #brittneygreer #johnfarmerdelatorre #outlandfilmmakers #indiefilmmaking #behindthescenes

Ozarks filmmaker Karson Knudsen joins OUTLAND FILMMAKERS to discuss his journey from photography to filmmaking.Hosted by John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry. #ozarksfilmmaker #karsonknudsen #johnfarmerdelatorre #outlandfilmmakers #indiefilmmaking #behindthescenes #davidlync #filmmakerinfluences

Join OUTLAND FILMMAKERS to learn about Ozarks-filmmaker Tom Baker's journey to making movies, his influences, and acting and directing philosophy. Hosted by John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry. #ozarksfilmmaker #tombaker #johnfarmerdelatorre #outlandfilmmakers #indiefilmmaking #behindthescenes #davidlynch #filmmakerinfluences #actorsstudio #filmdirecting

Award-winning actor and Ozarks filmmaker Cory Kays joins OUTLAND FILMMAKERS to discuss how he has built a sustainable career outside of Hollywood, one that has led him to directing movies and producing his first international co-production. Hosted by John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry. #ozarksfilmmaker #corykays #johnfarmerdelatorre #outlandfilmmakers #indiefilmmaking #behindthescenes #filmmakerinfluences GUEST BIOGRAPHY Cory Kays is a full-time, award-winning actor who has worked consistently in film for the last three years. During that time, he has held credit-worthy roles in 10 feature films, 20 short films, several commercials, and has appeared on a variety of television shows. He has received four ‘Best Lead Actor’ nominations, competing against Ray Liotta (Goodfellas, Blow, Field of Dreams), Judge Reinhold (Beverly Hills Cop, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, The Santa Clause), Henry Ian Cusick (Lost, The Passage, The Girl on the Train), and Angus Macfadyen (Braveheart). He received the ‘Best Lead Actor’ award from The Indie Horror Film Festival for his performance in Straight Edge Kegger.

Want to know what it means to be an independent film maker today? Join OUTLAND FILMMAKERS we survey more than 100 years of film history, and how it influences the way films are made today. Hosted by John Farmer de la Torre/Executive Director Ozarks Film Foundry, who is joined by Board President David Carr on the mixer. #cinemahistory #filmhistory #indiefilmmaking #johnfarmerdelatorre #davidcarr

OUTLAND FILMMAKERS is a podcast created by The Ozarks Film Foundry and hosted by Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre. This podcast dedicated to discussing filmmaking outside of Los Angeles, in the so-called Outlands. In this episode John is joined by in-house producer David Carr to introduce the podcast, discuss why film culture is so important locally and around the world. #indiefilmmaking #filmpodcast #filmmakingpodcast #showbiz #cinema #ozarks Follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Visit our website at www.ozarksfilmfoundry.org/