en http://hmdfilms.com/ <![CDATA[Focus On]]> http://static.feedpress.it/logo/focusonhmd.jpg TV & Film nonadult An in depth look at the creative process film, indie, creative process film, indie, creative process Focus On http://hmdfilms.com/ Indie Film Done Right Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:07:48 +0000 en-US © 2015 HMDFilms An in depth look at the creative process HMDFilms HMDFilms nathanmcfa@gmail.com Filmmakers Micah McFarland and Zack Gross host a weekly talk show, which focus on different aspects of indie filmmaking, with horror stories and lessons learned. Filmmakers Micah McFarland and Zack Gross host a weekly talk show, which focus on different aspects of indie filmmaking, with horror stories and lessons learned. HMDFilms nathanmcfa@gmail.com no no 65561036 Episode 27: The Force Awakens http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/2348755 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:41:53 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1581 Micah and Zack get in-depth into Star Wars: The Force Awakens and give some updates about what’s going on at HMD Films.

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Outro: “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie

]]> Micah and Zack get in-depth into Star Wars: The Force Awakens and give some updates about what’s going on at HMD Films.

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Outro: “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie

]]> Micah and Zack get in-depth into Star Wars: The Force Awakens and give some updates about what’s going on at HMD Films.

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Outro: “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie

]]> no No no no 1:05:24 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 26: Christmas Movies http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/2302955 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:31:37 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1563 Read more »]]> In this belated holiday special, we remind you that Jingle All the Way exists, discuss why Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and give our first impressions of The Force Awakens.

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Outro: “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Relient K

]]> In this belated holiday special, we remind you that Jingle All the Way exists, discuss why Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and give our first impressions of The Force Awakens.

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Outro: “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Relient K

]]> In this belated holiday special, we remind you that Jingle All the Way exists, discuss why Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and give our first impressions of The Force Awakens.

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Outro: “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Relient K

]]> no No no no 1:00:35 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 25 – Juggling Projects http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/2175267 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:41:04 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1505 Zack and Micah talk about working on multiple projects at once, what to do if you’re stuck on a script, and some sage advice from Tom Hanks.

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Outro: “I Want Your Girl” by Le Swish

]]> Zack and Micah talk about working on multiple projects at once, what to do if you’re stuck on a script, and some sage advice from Tom Hanks.

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Outro: “I Want Your Girl” by Le Swish

]]> Zack and Micah talk about working on multiple projects at once, what to do if you’re stuck on a script, and some sage advice from Tom Hanks.

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Outro: “I Want Your Girl” by Le Swish

]]> no No no no 51:51 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 24 – Adaptations http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/2079341 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:35:59 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1491 Zack and Micah tackle some True Detective news before getting into a discussion about The Martian and adaptations in general.

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]]> Zack and Micah tackle some True Detective news before getting into a discussion about The Martian and adaptations in general.

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]]> Zack and Micah tackle some True Detective news before getting into a discussion about The Martian and adaptations in general.

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]]> no No no no 1:12:56 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 23 – Rewrites and Reboots http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1948015 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:10:29 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1426 Read more »]]> Zack and Micah talk about what it’s like to cut 15 pages out of your script, if they should recast Indiana Jones, and their favorite Halloween movies.

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Halloween recommendations:

  • Sleepy Hollow
  • The Others
  • The Thing
  • Jack the Ripper
  • Halloweentown
  • Donnie Darko

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]]> Zack and Micah talk about what it’s like to cut 15 pages out of your script, if they should recast Indiana Jones, and their favorite Halloween movies.

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Halloween recommendations:

  • Sleepy Hollow
  • The Others
  • The Thing
  • Jack the Ripper
  • Halloweentown
  • Donnie Darko

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]]> Zack and Micah talk about what it’s like to cut 15 pages out of your script, if they should recast Indiana Jones, and their favorite Halloween movies.

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Halloween recommendations:

  • Sleepy Hollow
  • The Others
  • The Thing
  • Jack the Ripper
  • Halloweentown
  • Donnie Darko

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]]> no No no no 1:07:36 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 22: Omnibus Part Two http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1812576 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:47:00 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1378 Zack and Micah cover a range of topics including Lawrence of Arabia, creating an LLC (and why it’s important), and other film-related things.

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]]> Zack and Micah cover a range of topics including Lawrence of Arabia, creating an LLC (and why it’s important), and other film-related things.

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]]> Zack and Micah cover a range of topics including Lawrence of Arabia, creating an LLC (and why it’s important), and other film-related things.

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]]> no No no no 54:15 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 21: Lessons from ‘Crimson’ http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1786136 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:37:58 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1371 We’re back! And we brought special guest Nathan McFarland on to talk about the music video he just directed, “Crimson.”

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]]> We’re back! And we brought special guest Nathan McFarland on to talk about the music video he just directed, “Crimson.”

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]]> We’re back! And we brought special guest Nathan McFarland on to talk about the music video he just directed, “Crimson.”

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]]> no No no no 1:12:59 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 20: Expression http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1702256 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:31:57 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1307 Micah and Zack discuss Zack’s new series of articles talking about creative expression.

 

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Outro: City by Spring King

]]> Micah and Zack discuss Zack’s new series of articles talking about creative expression.

 

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Outro: City by Spring King

]]> Micah and Zack discuss Zack’s new series of articles talking about creative expression.

 

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Outro: City by Spring King

]]> no No no no 1:00:04 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 19: Live Pitch http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1617852 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:20:47 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1266 Zack pitches a film concept LIVE, more True Detective impressions, and the introduction of a new segment: Recommended Films.

 

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Outro: “Welcome” by Fort Minor

]]> Zack pitches a film concept LIVE, more True Detective impressions, and the introduction of a new segment: Recommended Films.

 

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Outro: “Welcome” by Fort Minor

]]> Zack pitches a film concept LIVE, more True Detective impressions, and the introduction of a new segment: Recommended Films.

 

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Outro: “Welcome” by Fort Minor

]]> no No no no 1:03:29 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 18: Professional Advice http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1534311 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:06:47 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1245 The boys talk some more Comic Con news, briefly discuss Ant-Man, and Micah relays a lot of the advice he’s been getting from industry professionals.

 

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]]> The boys talk some more Comic Con news, briefly discuss Ant-Man, and Micah relays a lot of the advice he’s been getting from industry professionals.

 

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]]> The boys talk some more Comic Con news, briefly discuss Ant-Man, and Micah relays a lot of the advice he’s been getting from industry professionals.

 

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]]> no No no no 1:00:31 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 17: Comic Con http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1507920 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:07:30 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1239 Read more »]]> Join Zack and Micah as they discuss recent Comic Con news, True Detective season 2, and try not to be too grumpy about it all.

 

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]]> Join Zack and Micah as they discuss recent Comic Con news, True Detective season 2, and try not to be too grumpy about it all.

 

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]]> Join Zack and Micah as they discuss recent Comic Con news, True Detective season 2, and try not to be too grumpy about it all.

 

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]]> no No no no 49:39 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 16: The Move http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1461082 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 16:24:42 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1225 This week, Micah and Zack talk about the move to LA, some writing tips, and the John Adams drinking game.

]]> This week, Micah and Zack talk about the move to LA, some writing tips, and the John Adams drinking game.

]]> This week, Micah and Zack talk about the move to LA, some writing tips, and the John Adams drinking game.

]]> no No no no 57:01 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 15: Decompression http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1302313 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:27:22 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1215 Zack and Micah have a small therapy session about moving to Los Angeles, finding time to be creative, and getting into the groove of filmmaking.

 

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]]> Zack and Micah have a small therapy session about moving to Los Angeles, finding time to be creative, and getting into the groove of filmmaking.

 

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]]> Zack and Micah have a small therapy session about moving to Los Angeles, finding time to be creative, and getting into the groove of filmmaking.

 

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]]> no No no no 1:04:49 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 14: Writing Habits http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1229204 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:26:36 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1204 Zack and Micah talk about writing habits, outlining, and how being an adult is hard.

 

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]]> Zack and Micah talk about writing habits, outlining, and how being an adult is hard.

 

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]]> Zack and Micah talk about writing habits, outlining, and how being an adult is hard.

 

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]]> no No no no 1:03:04 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 13: Omnibus with Scott Jeschke http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1168638 Wed, 27 May 2015 14:38:05 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1194 This week Zack and Micah talk to special guest Scott Jeschke about TV, writing habits, Indiana Jones, and more in this jam-packed episode.

 

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]]> This week Zack and Micah talk to special guest Scott Jeschke about TV, writing habits, Indiana Jones, and more in this jam-packed episode.

 

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]]> This week Zack and Micah talk to special guest Scott Jeschke about TV, writing habits, Indiana Jones, and more in this jam-packed episode.

 

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]]> no No no no 1:17:47 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 12: Action Movies http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1134066 Tue, 19 May 2015 14:54:45 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1178 Zack and Micah disagree about Avengers: Age of Ultron, sing the praises of Mad Max, and talk about what makes them good (or bad) action movies.

 

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]]> Zack and Micah disagree about Avengers: Age of Ultron, sing the praises of Mad Max, and talk about what makes them good (or bad) action movies.

 

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]]> Zack and Micah disagree about Avengers: Age of Ultron, sing the praises of Mad Max, and talk about what makes them good (or bad) action movies.

 

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]]> no No no no 1:02:31 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 11: Write for What You Have http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1099825 Tue, 12 May 2015 14:33:53 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1171 Read more »]]> Zack and Micah talk about a new web series they’re working on, why you should write for what you have, as well as recent film news.

 

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]]> Zack and Micah talk about a new web series they’re working on, why you should write for what you have, as well as recent film news.

 

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]]> Zack and Micah talk about a new web series they’re working on, why you should write for what you have, as well as recent film news.

 

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]]> no No no no 58:20 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 10: Film Festivals http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/1058868 Tue, 05 May 2015 14:38:45 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1159 Listen as Micah and Zack discuss the changing world of film festivals, some tips for submitting, and what you should expect to get out of them.

 

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]]> Listen as Micah and Zack discuss the changing world of film festivals, some tips for submitting, and what you should expect to get out of them.

 

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]]> Listen as Micah and Zack discuss the changing world of film festivals, some tips for submitting, and what you should expect to get out of them.

 

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]]> no No no no 1:03:24 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 9: The Marvel Method http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/984502 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:36:26 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1152 Micah and Zack talk about the Marvel method of hiring and paying talent, as well as Ex Machina, creepy stories, and all sorts of other fun stuff.

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]]> Micah and Zack talk about the Marvel method of hiring and paying talent, as well as Ex Machina, creepy stories, and all sorts of other fun stuff.

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]]> Micah and Zack talk about the Marvel method of hiring and paying talent, as well as Ex Machina, creepy stories, and all sorts of other fun stuff.

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]]> no No no no 1:01:35 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 8: Trailers http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/784737 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:33:55 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1149 Micah and Zack take on the new Star Wars teaser, the Batman v. Superman trailer, and other recent news, all while being very allergic to spring.

 

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]]> Micah and Zack take on the new Star Wars teaser, the Batman v. Superman trailer, and other recent news, all while being very allergic to spring.

 

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]]> Micah and Zack take on the new Star Wars teaser, the Batman v. Superman trailer, and other recent news, all while being very allergic to spring.

 

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]]> no No no no 1:01:04 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 7: Concepts http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/759581 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:22:57 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1138 Join Micah and Zack as they discuss True Detective, Mad Men, and what makes a good film concept.

 

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]]> Join Micah and Zack as they discuss True Detective, Mad Men, and what makes a good film concept.

 

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]]> Join Micah and Zack as they discuss True Detective, Mad Men, and what makes a good film concept.

 

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]]> no No no no 47:47 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 6: Feedback http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/735705 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:20:26 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1133 Read more »]]> As a follow up to last week, Zack and Micah talk about getting feedback on your script, the difference between good and bad feedback, and how to apply the good kind to your script. They also cover the new season of Community, Interstellar, and more.

 

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]]> As a follow up to last week, Zack and Micah talk about getting feedback on your script, the difference between good and bad feedback, and how to apply the good kind to your script. They also cover the new season of Community, Interstellar, and more.

 

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]]> As a follow up to last week, Zack and Micah talk about getting feedback on your script, the difference between good and bad feedback, and how to apply the good kind to your script. They also cover the new season of Community, Interstellar, and more.

 

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]]> no No no no 59:56 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 5: 1st Draft http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/711394 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:18:46 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1103 Micah and Zack talk about writing, finishing a first draft, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

 

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]]> Micah and Zack talk about writing, finishing a first draft, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

 

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]]> Micah and Zack talk about writing, finishing a first draft, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

 

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]]> no No no no 56:24 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 4: Crowdfunding http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/683201 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 14:30:06 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1060 Micah and Zack draw on their experience of three successful crowdfunding campaigns to break down what made them successful, and what they learned along the way.

 

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]]> Micah and Zack draw on their experience of three successful crowdfunding campaigns to break down what made them successful, and what they learned along the way.

 

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]]> Micah and Zack draw on their experience of three successful crowdfunding campaigns to break down what made them successful, and what they learned along the way.

 

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]]> no No no no 1:07:08 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 3: Music http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/651961 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 14:30:03 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1055 Special guest Nathan McFarland joins Zack and Micah to talk about what went wrong with Chappie and scoring independent films.

 

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Bagmen – A short film directed by Nathan McFarland

Weekend Read – an app for reading screenplays

Shadow 19 (full script)

Weaver at the Loom

The Decemberists

]]> Special guest Nathan McFarland joins Zack and Micah to talk about what went wrong with Chappie and scoring independent films.

 

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Bagmen – A short film directed by Nathan McFarland

Weekend Read – an app for reading screenplays

Shadow 19 (full script)

Weaver at the Loom

The Decemberists

]]> Special guest Nathan McFarland joins Zack and Micah to talk about what went wrong with Chappie and scoring independent films.

 

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Bagmen – A short film directed by Nathan McFarland

Weekend Read – an app for reading screenplays

Shadow 19 (full script)

Weaver at the Loom

The Decemberists

]]> no No no no 1:14:54 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 2: Influences http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/627484 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:30:08 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1046 This week, Micah and Zack go on several tangents, but finally get around to talking about influences and why they’re important to think about.

 

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On Writing by Stephen King

]]> This week, Micah and Zack go on several tangents, but finally get around to talking about influences and why they’re important to think about.

 

Links from the show:

On Writing by Stephen King

]]> This week, Micah and Zack go on several tangents, but finally get around to talking about influences and why they’re important to think about.

 

Links from the show:

On Writing by Stephen King

]]> no No no no 1:16:28 Micah McFarland film, indie, creative process Episode 1: Collaboration http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/9975/627486 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:36:17 +0000 Micah McFarland http://hmdfilms.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1027 Read more »]]> In the first ever episode of Focus On, Micah and Zack talk about collaborating on a feature film from a development and writing standpoint.

Join us as we explore the creative process from the eyes of an indie filmmaker, with all the heartache,  stories, and lessons learned that go along with it.

Focus on airs every Tuesday.

NOTES:
Wingboys has been accepted into two film festivals:

NOVA Film Festival (April 13-18th):
http://www.novafilmfest.com/

SENE Film Festival (April 20-25th):

http://www.senefest.com/

]]> In the first ever episode of Focus On, Micah and Zack talk about collaborating on a feature film from a development and writing standpoint.

Join us as we explore the creative process from the eyes of an indie filmmaker, with all the heartache,  stories, and lessons learned that go along with it.

Focus on airs every Tuesday.

NOTES:
Wingboys has been accepted into two film festivals:

NOVA Film Festival (April 13-18th):
http://www.novafilmfest.com/

SENE Film Festival (April 20-25th):

http://www.senefest.com/

]]> In the first ever episode of Focus On, Micah and Zack talk about collaborating on a feature film from a development and writing standpoint.

Join us as we explore the creative process from the eyes of an indie filmmaker, with all the heartache,  stories, and lessons learned that go along with it.

Focus on airs every Tuesday.

NOTES:
Wingboys has been accepted into two film festivals:

NOVA Film Festival (April 13-18th):
http://www.novafilmfest.com/

SENE Film Festival (April 20-25th):

http://www.senefest.com/

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