The independent film landscape is changing. The world is changing as it relates to independent film. Checking The Gate steps in with insight to the industry through conversations about the indie scene with independent filmmakers.
Checking The Gate
Claim This Podcastby William J. Sims
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5 episodes
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The independent film landscape is changing. The world is changing as it relates to independent film. Checking The Gate steps in with insight to the industry through conversations about the indie scene with independent filmmakers.
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Recent Episodes
November 17, 2025
Episode 005: Fedor Steer's Entry Into The Film Industry - Part 2 of 3
<p>To learn more about this short film, visit https://newdealtelevision.com/bffzombieIn this episode, William has invited Fedor Steer, a talented actor, into the podcast studio to talk about his efforts in the Film Industry as an actor and also his venture into writing, directing, and producing. BFF Zombie is a short film that takes a look at friendship through the lens of teenage girls on both sides of the chasm of life and death. You can catch Fedor on screen in films and series such as The Haunting Of Hill House, Red One, Bloodline, Haunted Mansion, and Evil. He's leaving his mark on the film industry through specialty character acting and also short film production through his work with NDTV and BFF Zombie. Fedor Steer will be back on Episode 005 and 006 to discuss the creative process that went into BFF Zombie and then his predictions of the future of the film industry. Social LinksNDTV on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/newdealtv/NDTV on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/newdealtvNDTV on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newdealtvNDTV on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@WatchNDTVThe music on this episode is from SoundstripeTrack Title: WorkArtist: OBOYYoutube CodeLYS76KE62SFLLARNTagsZombie Short Film, Short Film, Indie Horror, Horror Short, Indie Film, Independent Filmmaker, Direct To Fan, Checking The Gate, Film Podcast, Fedor Steer, Disney's Haunted Mansion, The Haunting Of Hill House, Evil, Netflix, Independent Distribution, Indie Distro, NDTV, New Deal Television, William Sims, William J Sims, Halt And Catch Fire, Hap And Leonard, AMC, Stop Motion, 8mm, Artist, Creator, Soundstripe, New Deal TV, Indie Streaming, Independent Streaming, Distribution Deal,</p>
January 16, 2025
Episode 004: Fedor Steer's Entry Into The Film Industry - Part 1 of 3
Fedor Steer, a seasoned actor and filmmaker, shares his journey into the film industry as an actor, writer, director, and producer in this episode of Checking The Gate, discussing his latest short film BFF Zombie.
August 18, 2024
Episode 003: Fighting Food Insecurity in Gwinnett County Georgia with Chef Hank of LETTUM EAT
<p>To learn more about this short film, visit https://newdealtelevision.com/cookingjustlikeapro In this episode, William takes a look back at a fundraising venture that he went on with Chef Hank Reid on LETTUM EAT during the summer and fall of 2020. Cooking Just Like A Pro was an online course that has now been turned into a cooking educational series adapted for NDTV. Social Links NDTV on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/newdealtv/ NDTV on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newdealtv NDTV on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@newdealtv NDTV on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WatchNDTV </p> <p>Connect with Chef Hank and LETTUM EAT at LettumEat.com</p> <p><br></p> <p> The music used in this video is from SoundStripe Got You Too Daniele Musto S1EW9ZA8PQJXBVKR</p>
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