Hear industry-leading directors, DPs, and producers share stories and insight while revealing how creativity impacts their identities. Featuring topics like working with Apple TV+ and Netflix. Winning Sundance and Cannes. Breaking through. Leveling up. Falling on your face. Hosted by Christian Schultz. Brought to you by Musicbed, the leading music licensing platform for TV and Film.
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Hear industry-leading directors, DPs, and producers share stories and insight while revealing how creativity impacts their identities. Featuring topics like working with Apple TV+ and Netflix. Winning Sundance and Cannes. Breaking through. Leveling up. Falling on your face. Hosted by Christian Schultz. Brought to you by Musicbed, the leading music licensing platform for TV and Film.
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November 13, 2023
Rob Legato on the Secrets to Creating Oscar-Winning Effects
<p>In the final episode of the Musicbed Podcast, the VFX legend discusses the dangers of limiting your inspiration and the importance of making audiences believe the unbelievable.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Whether it's writing acclaimed narratives or directing award-winning content for global brands like Nike, McDonald's, and adidas, writer/director Elle Brooks-Tao's fresh approach to filmmaking prioritizes pushing the boundaries and bringing untold stories to light.</p> <p>Talking Points:</p> <ul> <li>Working with James Cameron and Martin Scorsese </li> <li>Going behind the scenes of <em>The Aviator</em>, <em>Titanic</em>, and more</li> <li>Feeling something always transmutes into the work</li> <li>The only way to get what you want: walk into it</li> <li>Never cut anything unless it wows you</li> <li>Taking inspiration from what's never been done</li> </ul> <p>Show Notes:</p> <ul> <li>Hugo (2011) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/</a></li> <li>The Twilight Zone (TV Series 1959–1964) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052520/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052520/</a></li> <li>Apollo 13 (1995) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112384/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112384/</a></li> <li>Titanic (1997) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120338/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120338/</a></li> <li>Armageddon (1998) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120591/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120591/</a></li> <li>Cast Away (2000) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162222/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162222/</a></li> <li>The Aviator (2004) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338751/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338751/</a></li> <li>Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110148/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110148/</a></li> <li>Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series 1993–1999) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106145/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106145/</a></li> <li>John Sayles – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000626/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000626/</a></li> <li>Tom Hanks – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000158/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000158/</a></li> <li>Philadelphia (1993) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107818/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107818/</a></li> <li>Forrest Gump (1994) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/</a></li> <li>James Cameron – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000116/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000116/</a></li> <li>Martin Scorsese – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000217/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000217/</a></li> <li>Avatar (2009) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/</a></li> <li>MotionBuilder – <a href="https://www.autodesk.com/products/motionbuilder/overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.autodesk.com/products/motionbuilder/overview</a></li> <li>Leonardo DiCaprio – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000138/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000138/</a></li> <li>Alita: Battle Angel (2019) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437086/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437086/</a></li> <li>The Lion King (2019) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6105098/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6105098/</a></li> <li>The Jungle Book (2016) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3040964/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3040964/</a></li> <li>Caleb Deschanel – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0221042/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0221042/</a></li> <li>Unreal Engine – <a href="https://www.unrealengine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.unrealengine.com/</a></li> <li>Beach Boys – <a href="https://thebeachboys.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://thebeachboys.com/</a></li> <li>Brian Wilson – <a href="https://www.brianwilson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.brianwilson.com/</a></li> <li>Ray Harryhausen – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0366063/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0366063/</a></li> <li>Godzilla (1954) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047034/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047034/</a></li> <li>2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/</a></li> <li>Ron Howard – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000165/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000165/</a> </li> </ul> <p>Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/musicbed.com">musicbed.com</a>.</p> <p>About Musicbed: Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.</p>
October 18, 2023
Elle Brooks-Tao on Why Real Creativity Requires Conflict
<p>In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, director Elle Brooks-Tao discusses the value of creating vulnerable work, protecting your creativity at all costs, and why filmmakers should never shy away from the comment section.</p> <p>Whether it's writing acclaimed narratives or directing award-winning content for global brands like Nike, McDonald's, and adidas, writer/director Elle Brooks-Tao's fresh approach to filmmaking prioritizes pushing the boundaries and bringing untold stories to light.</p> <p>Talking Points:</p> <ul> <li>Navigating the ethics of filming real people </li> <li>Maintaining good mental health</li> <li>Adopting an unapologetic approach</li> <li>Accepting filmmaking as a form of manipulation</li> <li>Taking keyboard criticism with a grain of salt</li> <li>Creativity runs on rejection—not approval</li> </ul> <p>Show Notes:</p> <ul> <li>Khalid Mohtaseb–<a href="https://www.khalidmohtaseb.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.khalidmohtaseb.com/</a></li> <li>Jon Bregel–<a href="https://jonathanbregel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://jonathanbregel.com/</a></li> <li><em>Why We Wake</em> (2017)–<a href="http://ellebrookstao.com/whywewake" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://ellebrookstao.com/whywewake</a></li> <li>Buffalo Wild Wings "Watching"–<a href="https://vimeo.com/222082743" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vimeo.com/222082743</a></li> <li><em>Bardot </em>(2023)–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19001296/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19001296/</a></li> <li>Alejandro González Iñárritu–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0327944/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0327944/</a></li> <li><em>Birdman</em> (2014)–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562232/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562232/</a></li> <li><em>Free Solo</em> (2018)–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7775622/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7775622/</a></li> <li>Clair Popkin–<a href="http://clairpopkin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://clairpopkin.com/</a></li> <li><em>My Octopus Teacher</em> (2020)–<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81045007" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.netflix.com/title/81045007</a></li> <li><em>Women Talking</em> (2022)–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13669038/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13669038/</a></li> <li>Frances McDormand–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000531/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000531/</a></li> <li>Rooney Mara–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1913734/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1913734/</a></li> <li><em>Drive</em> (2011)–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780504/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780504/</a></li> <li>Ryan Gosling–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331516/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331516/</a></li> <li>Sundance Film Festival–<a href="https://festival.sundance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://festival.sundance.org/</a></li> <li>Justin Chon–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2014390/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2014390/</a></li> <li><em>Blue Bayou</em> (2021)–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11121664/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11121664</a></li> <li><em>Blue Valentine</em> (2010)–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1120985/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1120985/</a></li> <li><em>Insomnia</em> (2023)–<a href="https://vimeo.com/799152002" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vimeo.com/799152002</a></li> <li>Rick Rubin–<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rickrubin/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/rickrubin/?hl=en</a></li> <li><em>All Quiet on the Western Front</em> (2022)–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1016150/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1016150/</a></li> <li><em>The Lighthouse</em> (2019)–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7984734/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7984734/</a></li> <li>Diego Contreras–<a href="http://www.thisisdiego.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.thisisdiego.net/</a></li> <li>Samm Hodges–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3280275/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3280275/</a></li> <li>A21–<a href="https://www.a21.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.a21.org/</a></li> <li><em>ZeroZeroZero</em> (2020)–<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8332438/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8332438/</a></li> </ul> <p>Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/musicbed.com">musicbed.com</a>.</p> <p>About Musicbed: Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
September 18, 2023
Drea Clark on the Future of Indie Filmmaking
<p>In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, Drea provides a behind-the-scenes look at Sundance from a programming POV and what filmmakers need to know about submitting their films.</p> <p>Programmer/producer Drea Clark has been a fixture of the festival circuit for almost 20 years, serving at Sundance Film Festival, the LA Film Festival, Slamdance Film Festival, and more. She’s also produced three features, music videos, web series, and a TV pilot directed by Charlie Day. </p> <p>Talking Points:</p> <ul> <li>The importance of original, consistent storytelling</li> <li>A-list talent isn't always an advantage</li> <li>Art is subjective and so is rejection</li> <li>Submit a short over a proof of concept</li> <li>No one's buying your excuses for bad sound</li> <li>A good programmer finds filmmakers to champion</li> </ul> <p>Show Notes:</p> <ul> <li>Slamdance Film Festival – <a href="https://slamdance.com/festival/" target="_blank">https://slamdance.com/festival/</a> </li> <li>Sundance Film Festival – <a href="https://festival.sundance.org/" target="_blank">https://festival.sundance.org/</a> </li> <li>LA Film Festival – <a href="https://www.filmindependent.org/la-film-festival/" target="_blank">https://www.filmindependent.org/la-film-festival/</a> </li> <li>Bentonville Film Festival – <a href="https://bentonvillefilm.org/" target="_blank">https://bentonvillefilm.org/</a> </li> <li>Napoleon Dynamite (2004) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374900/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374900/</a> </li> <li>Damien Chazelle – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3227090/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3227090/</a> </li> <li>Whiplash (2014) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/</a> </li> <li>Chanshi – <a href="https://festival.sundance.org/program/films/indie-episodic" target="_blank">https://festival.sundance.org/program/films/indie-episodic</a> </li> <li>IndieGoGo – <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/" target="_blank">https://www.indiegogo.com/</a> </li> <li>Kickstarter – <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/</a> </li> <li>Kim Yutani – <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-yutani-aaba3520a" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-yutani-aaba3520a</a> </li> <li>Catalyst Films – <a href="https://www.catalyst-films.com/" target="_blank">https://www.catalyst-films.com/</a> </li> <li>Directors Lab – <a href="https://directorslab.com/home/" target="_blank">https://directorslab.com/home/</a> </li> <li>Ann Arbor Film Festival – <a href="https://www.aafilmfest.org/" target="_blank">https://www.aafilmfest.org/</a> </li> <li>Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2388637/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2388637/</a> </li> <li>David Lowery – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1108007/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1108007/</a> </li> <li>Ben Foster – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3244731/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3244731/</a> </li> <li>Strawberry Mansion (2021) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11398346/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11398346/</a> </li> <li>Kentucker Audley – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2310589/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2310589/</a> </li> <li>The Killing of Two Lovers (2020) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10702148/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10702148/</a> </li> <li>Film Independent Spirit Awards – <a href="https://www.filmindependent.org/spirit-awards/" target="_blank">https://www.filmindependent.org/spirit-awards/</a> </li> <li>Aftersun (2022) – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19770238/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19770238/</a> </li> <li>Stan Brakhage – <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0104132/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0104132/</a> </li> </ul> <p>Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/musicbed.com">musicbed.com</a>.</p> <p>About Musicbed:Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.</p> <p><br></p>
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