Go For Production with Brandon Riley: A Filmmaking Podcast

About Go For Production with Brandon Riley: A Filmmaking Podcast

Film production veteran Brandon Riley does a deep dive with film industry leaders in the production sphere that work in Film, Television and Online Productions. Brandon's conversations focus on strategies, systems, technology, and overall best practices in creating media in the world of indie filmmaking and film production. Visit the website www.assistantdirecting.com (https://www.assistantdirecting.com)

Publisher

Brandon Riley

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Apr 2019

Latest episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jan 2025

   Dori Zavala - Rights, Clearances & Cash: The Roadmap to a Solid Production

   In this insightful episode of Go for Production, host Brandon Riley sits down with Dori Zavala as they talk everything legal. With over 23 years of experience in legal, business, and finance, Dori has made it her mission to guide filmmakers through the often-overlooked yet critical world of film financing, legalities, and production clearances. She shares how her consulting practice, Open For Show Business (https://www.openforshowbusiness.com/), equips creatives with the strategic tools they need to bring a script to life—all while avoiding costly legal pitfalls. Dori and Brandon delve into the foundational steps every producer should take before cameras roll, starting with setting up an LLC to protect personal assets, establishing a business bank account, and getting key investor documents in order. They discuss essential contracts—everything from cast and crew agreements to location releases—and underscore the importance of transparency and clarity in every deal. Dori explains the complexities of copyright law, particularly for artwork and music, showing why seemingly small details can make or break a film’s distribution potential. Whether you’re an independent filmmaker piecing together a million-dollar budget or a producer looking to safeguard your project for future distribution, Dori's expertise offers invaluable guidance. Learn how to streamline your production’s legal workflow, handle complicated negotiations with agents, and ensure you have a clear roadmap for financing, music licensing, and more. By the end of this conversation, you’ll understand why having an entertainment attorney on board early can save you time, money, and stress in the long run.

2. 

   10 Aug 2024

   Jens Jacob - CEO of Saturation.io discusses financial systems in filmmaking

   In this episode we talk with Jens Jacob CEO of Sypher Studios (https://sypher.studio/)and CEO of Saturation.io (https://saturation.io/?ref=go4production) Jens is an experienced Producer. Some of his films include After Death, The Heart of Man and Don't Feed the Children. Saturation.io offers a user-friendly, comprehensive, and efficient solution for film budgeting, payments, and actualization. Their platform is designed to cater to various types of productions, including films, TV, commercials, and music videos. With advanced collaboration features and accurate budget management, Saturation.io is the go-to choice for film producers and professionals in the industry. Visit his website at Saturation.io (https://saturation.io/?ref=go4production)

3. 

   28 Apr 2023

   Robert 'Skid' Skidmore - All things to consider when working with background actors

   In this episode we talk with Robert "Skid" Skidmore (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1041556/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_6_q_robert%2520skidmore) about his experience working with background actors. Skid is an experienced Assistant Director and host of the Below The Line Podcast. A few of the shows that Skid has worked on include Veep, Entourage, Spider Man 2, Arrested Development, Big Fish, The West Wing and many more.. Visit his website at https://www.belowtheline.biz/ (https://Website)

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

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Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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