From Zero to Short Film
Claim This Podcastby Betty P. Rogers
Podcast Overview
<p>A podcast about making your first short film and getting started as a filmmaker, even if you’re an absolute beginner with no idea what you’re doing!</p><p><br></p><p>Host Betty P. Rogers is a screenwriter, actor, and now filmmaker. She’s going to walk you through how she made her first short film and how you can make yours as well. </p>
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2/28/2026
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June 4, 2026
Episode 5: Production Part 1
<p>On Episode 5 of <strong>From Zero to Short Film</strong>, we’re finally getting to the production process! Call sheets, safety meetings, and being respectful of everyone’s time on set. Also: why the Reddit filmmaker community is going to absolutely hate your film and why that’s perfectly all right. Make Art. Save Lives! </p><p>Finding our resources helpful? Show us some love on Patreon <a href="https://patreon.com/FZTSF?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/FZTSF?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink</a> or support my films by buying me a coffee <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/bigcovenenergyfilms" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/bigcovenenergyfilms</a></p><p>Giant Compendium of Filmmaker Resources <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1KQYy7mNTOakRO0h0R2aVSxiSGqLY7kQ4xtuSTK8Ps/edit?usp=sharing" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1KQYy7mNTOakRO0h0R2aVSxiSGqLY7kQ4xtuSTK8Ps/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>Have questions or feedback? Hit me up on Instagram! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theroguerogers/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/theroguerogers/</a> </p>
May 27, 2026
Episode 1: Writing Your Script
<p>On today’s show, I give you the rundown on step 1 of making your first short film, writing your screenplay, as well as the process I used to write my screenplay for Insanity in 5 Acts. As if that weren’t enough fun, I got to speak to actor Dominique Meyer about the joy of hitting me in the face with multiple pies, the allyship of male actors playing sexist characters in feminist films, and making authentic art versus content churning. </p><p><strong>Giant Compendium of Filmmaker Resources </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1KQYy7mNTOakRO0h0R2aVSxiSGqLY7kQ4xtuSTK8Ps/edit?usp=sharing"><u>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1KQYy7mNTOakRO0h0R2aVSxiSGqLY7kQ4xtuSTK8Ps/edit?usp=sharing</u></a><br>Find Dominique Meyer on Instagram @the_blu_library …no guarantees he’ll add you.<br></p><p>Find me on Instagram </p><p>@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theroguerogers/"><u>theroguerogers</u></a></p><p>or Facebook: </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559951550977"><u>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559951550977</u></a></p><p>Or email me at pod@bigcovenenergyfilms.com</p><p>Complete banger of a theme song created and performed by me, Betty P. Rogers. </p><p><br></p><p>Make art. Save lives. </p><p><br></p><p>Cheers!</p><p>Betty</p>
May 27, 2026
Episode 2: Pre-Production Part 1
<p>On Episode 2 of <strong>From Zero to Short Film</strong>, we discuss the first steps of the pre-production process - forming an LLC, locking your script, breaking down your script, creating a budget, and hiring your department heads. I also speak to my producer and sound mixer Bill Daniilidis about what a producer can do for you on your film, how our film had the best cast and crew of all time, and what specific types of arseholes we can and cannot tolerate. Make Art. Save Lives! </p><p><br>Support the film and this podcast on our new Patreon!</p><p><a href="https://patreon.com/FZTSF?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink"><u>https://patreon.com/FZTSF?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink</u></a></p><p><br><strong>Show Bill some love:</strong></p><p>Bill’s Instagram:</p><p>@bill_daniilidis</p><p>Bill’s production company’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573003320630"><u>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573003320630</u></a><br>Giant Compendium of Filmmaker Resources <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1KQYy7mNTOakRO0h0R2aVSxiSGqLY7kQ4xtuSTK8Ps/edit?usp=sharing"><u>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1KQYy7mNTOakRO0h0R2aVSxiSGqLY7kQ4xtuSTK8Ps/edit?usp=sharing</u></a><br>Have questions or feedback? Hit me up on Instagram! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theroguerogers/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/theroguerogers/</u></a> Stay tuned for episode 5 where we start discussing production of your short film.</p>
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- What is From Zero to Short Film?
<p>A podcast about making your first short film and getting started as a filmmaker, even if you’re an absolute beginner with no idea what you’re doing!</p><p><br></p><p>Host Betty P. Rogers is a screenwriter, actor, and now filmmaker. She’s going to walk you through how she made her first short film and how you can make yours as well. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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