Set Talks

About Set Talks

Set Talks is Colorado's Film industry podcast. Episodes will drop every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmmaker #film #cinematography #director #cinematographer #filmproduction #cinema #movies #shortfilm #behindthescenes #indiefilm #videography #movie #filmmakerslife #photography #filmfestival #videoproduction #films #videographer #setlife #actor #filming #video #directorofphotography #cinematic #filmmakersworld #filmphotography #filmdirector

Publisher

Nick Fiorella Films

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jul 2024

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Making an Indie Horror Film in Colorado | UCK Director Ty Bradford

   How do you turn a horror screenplay into an independent feature film? UCK writer, director, and producer Ty Bradford joins Nick Fiorella on Set Talks to share how he brought his Colorado-made horror comedy to life, with practical effects, local talent, and a 21-day shoot. Behind UCK’s mysterious carpet stains and outrageous effects is a father-son story with an emotional core. Ty explains how he balanced B-movie horror with heartfelt storytelling while navigating the challenges of financing, building sets, assembling a crew, and preparing an independent film for release. We also explore Ty’s career at Full Moon Entertainment, his mentorship with horror filmmaker Stuart Gordon, and his work in development and production at Disney. In this episode: • Writing a feature film you can realistically produce • Financing an indie film through relationships and personal investment • Storyboarding every frame and staying flexible on set • Creating practical horror effects, puppets, and prosthetics • Building a storage facility set inside a warehouse • Working with Colorado actors and crew • Managing production challenges as a director • Marketing a horror comedy without losing its emotional story • Why Ty believes Colorado should embrace independent filmmaking Whether you’re developing your first feature, working in practical effects, or looking to connect with Colorado’s film community, this conversation offers a candid look at what it takes to make an indie movie. Subscribe to Set Talks for conversations with the filmmakers, artists, and production professionals shaping Colorado’s film, television, and video production industry. What’s the biggest obstacle to making your first—or next—feature film? Tell us in the comments. #IndependentFilmmaking #HorrorComedy #ColoradoFilm #PracticalEffects #SetTalks 00:00 Introduction: Ty Bradford and UCK 01:32 From Full Moon Entertainment to Disney 04:44 Starting OVO Films and Returning to Features 06:34 Why Ty Moved to Colorado 07:37 UCK Movie Trailer 08:28 The Inspiration Behind UCK 11:06 Balancing Horror, Humor, and Heart 14:11 From Screenplay to Production 15:57 Financing an Independent Feature Film 16:35 Storyboarding Every Frame 18:32 Casting Colorado Talent 21:16 Practical Effects, Puppetry, and Finding the Right Team 24:30 Practical Effects Surprises on Set 27:19 Finding a Warehouse and Building the Sets 30:30 Colorado Filmmaking Challenges 33:04 Building a Crew for a 21-Day Shoot 34:44 Could Colorado Become an Indie Film Hub? 37:54 Directing, Leadership, and Problem Solving 41:15 Finishing UCK and Connecting with Audiences 42:22 Planning Colorado Screenings and the Release 45:47 Marketing Horror Without Losing the Human Story 48:14 Ty’s Next Film Projects 49:38 Why Make Movies in Colorado? 50:37 What Does UCK Mean?

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Colorado’s Forgotten Film History & the Future of Filmmaking | Benjamin Black

   Did you know Cañon City and Colorado’s Royal Gorge region have a filmmaking history stretching back to the early days of cinema? On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with filmmaker and Regional Film Liaison Benjamin Black to explore the surprising history of filmmaking in Cañon City and the Royal Gorge region and what the future could hold for Colorado’s growing film industry. Ben explains what a Regional Film Liaison actually does, how filmmakers can get help finding and securing locations, and why productions should connect with local film resources early in pre-production. We also dive into the region’s incredible film history, including early silent filmmaking in Cañon City, the story behind Buckskin Joe, Colorado’s early film infrastructure, and the legacy of productions that helped put the region on the filmmaking map. Then we look forward: What does Colorado need to compete as a filmmaking destination? Nick and Ben discuss Colorado’s film incentive, production infrastructure, independent filmmaking, Sundance coming to Colorado, and how communities like Cañon City and the Royal Gorge can help build a stronger statewide film ecosystem. If you're a filmmaker, producer, location scout, crew member, film student, or anyone interested in the future of Colorado film and television production, this conversation is for you. 🎬 IN THIS EPISODE: • Benjamin Black’s journey into filmmaking • What a Regional Film Liaison does • Finding film locations in Cañon City and the Royal Gorge • Red Canyon Park, Shelf Road and other regional locations • The early history of filmmaking in Cañon City • Buckskin Joe and Colorado film history • The growing Royal Gorge filmmaking community • Colorado film incentives and production opportunities • Sundance and the future of Colorado filmmaking • What Colorado needs to become a major production hub • Why the Royal Gorge region offers unique opportunities for filmmakers Set Talks is a podcast about Colorado’s film, television and video production industry, featuring conversations with the filmmakers, crew members, organizations and industry leaders building Colorado’s creative community. Subscribe to Set Talks for more conversations about filmmaking and the Colorado film industry. #ColoradoFilm #ColoradoFilmmaking #SetTalks #FilmIndustry #IndependentFilm #CanonCity #RoyalGorge #Filmmaking 00:00 – Introduction: Colorado Filmmaking & the Royal Gorge 01:29 – Benjamin Black’s Journey Into Filmmaking 04:18 – What Does a Regional Film Liaison Do? 07:02 – Film Locations in Cañon City & the Royal Gorge 09:25 – How the Film Commission Helps Productions 10:05 – How Filmmakers Find & Secure Locations 13:25 – Why Film in Cañon City and the Royal Gorge? 15:05 – Was Cañon City “Hollywood Before Hollywood”? 17:22 – Early Movies Filmed in Cañon City 18:30 – The Movie “Cañon City” & Colorado Prison History 20:05 – The Story Behind Colorado’s Early Film Infrastructure 21:20 – Buckskin Joe & Hollywood’s Connection to Cañon City 23:25 – The Royal Gorge Film Community Today 25:55 – Bringing Filmmakers to the Royal Gorge 27:25 – Why the Royal Gorge Is Unique for Filmmakers 27:40 – Colorado Film Incentives: Opportunities & Challenges 31:24 – What Does Colorado Need to Become a Film Hub? 31:54 – Building Colorado’s Film Infrastructure 33:35 – What Movies Should Be Filmed in the Royal Gorge? 34:45 – Westerns, Horror & Untold Colorado Stories 35:15 – Colorado Film History That Could Become Movies 37:05 – How Filmmakers Can Connect With the Royal Gorge 38:15 – Closing

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Celebrating Colorado Filmmakers | Short Circuit Film Festival

   Colorado’s independent film community is growing — and the Short Circuit Film Festival has spent the last decade helping Colorado filmmakers get their work in front of audiences. In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with filmmaker, educator, community leader, and Short Circuit Film Festival Director Ralph Michael Giordano to talk about the festival’s 10th anniversary, the filmmaking community in Colorado Springs, and the organizations helping connect and support filmmakers across the state. Ralph shares his journey from shooting Super 8 films as a teenager to studying filmmaking at NYU, teaching the next generation of filmmakers, and becoming a major advocate for independent film in Colorado. We also dive into the Independent Film Society of Colorado, Peak Film Forum and Show Us Your Shorts, the new Peak Film Fund, filmmaking education, networking opportunities, and why collaboration is so important for building a stronger Colorado film industry. Plus, Nick and Ralph discuss the growing momentum surrounding filmmaking in Colorado, the importance of supporting local film festivals, Sundance’s move to Colorado, and what the state’s independent film scene could look like over the next five years. If you’re a filmmaker, actor, cinematographer, producer, writer, or creative looking to get involved in the Colorado film community, this episode is for you. 🎬 IN THIS EPISODE: • Ralph Michael Giordano’s filmmaking journey • The 10th anniversary of the Short Circuit Film Festival • Colorado Springs’ growing film community • Independent Film Society of Colorado • Peak Film Forum & Show Us Your Shorts • Networking and opportunities for Colorado filmmakers • The Peak Film Fund and support for local productions • Sundance and the future of filmmaking in Colorado • Advice for emerging Colorado filmmakers Support Colorado independent film. Attend local screenings, meet other filmmakers, and get involved in the community. Support Colorado independent film. Attend local screenings, meet other filmmakers, and get involved in the community. 🎬 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COLORADO SHORT CIRCUIT FILM FESTIVAL: Festival information, tickets, filmmaker resources, submissions & more: https://ifsoc.org/csc/ (https://ifsoc.org/csc/) #ColoradoFilm #ColoradoFilmmakers #ShortCircuitFilmFestival #ColoradoFilmIndustry #IndependentFilm #ColoradoSprings #Filmmaking #FilmFestival #SetTalks

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