Posts by Scott McMahon
About Scott McMahon
Scott McMahon is a Fellow Film Trooper at Film Trooper, a website for helping filmmakers attain filmmaking freedom. Scott recently made a feature film for $500 with no crew called, The Cube. Want to know what equipment was used to make that film? Grab a FREE gift at www.FREEGEARGUIDE.com
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YouTube149: Lessons Learned From Indie Film Hustle
In this episode, Alex Ferrari returns to share what he’s learned in the years since launching “Indie Film Hustle”. In addition, Alex shares with us what he’s learned from crowdfunding and self-distributing his feature film, “This is Meg” and the launch of his new film, “On the Corner of Ego and Desire”, a comedy about selling a film at the Sundance Film Festival, made over the course of 4 days while attending the Sundance Film Festival.
Read More148: Discussing Story and A Well Written Script
In this episode, VIP Film Summit Founder, Ron Newcomb, interviews award-winning filmmaker, Greg Green about looking at filmmaking through the lens of the writer. Discussing the importance of story, structure, dialogue, and how flashbacks can be used as a strategic way to reveal character. Plus! How does someone over 40 living outside of Hollywood make things happen?
Read More147: How To Make Live Theater Into A Film
In this episode,Ron Newcomb, founder of the VIP Film Summit, was able to sit down with two of the producers from “Hamelt in the Golden Vale” and speak about using a public domain written Shakesperean masterpiece, as well as taking live theater and turning it into a film all the while doing it in Ireland.
Read More145: What I Learned From My Hiatus From Film Trooper (Part 1)
In this episode, I’ve returned from a lengthy hiatus to share what I’ve learned while being away. My special guest is Kyle Erwin from “The Backyard Space Opera” podcast.
Read More146: What I Learned From My Hiatus From Film Trooper (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue our conversation about my lengthy hiatus to share what I’ve learned while being away. My special guest is Kyle Erwin from “The Backyard Space Opera” podcast.
Read More144: How To Sell Your Film To A Distributor
In this episode, we are joined by returning guest, Scott Kirkpatrick, SVP at DRG.TV. Kirkpatrick shares with us the day-in-the-life of a film executive and how they go about buying and selling films and filmed content.
Read More143: How To Run A Film Distribution Company
In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb interviews the team over at Glass House Distribution. Discover what film distribution companies are looking for and how you can get your film accepted by them.
Read More142: How To Sell Your Film at The American Film Market (AFM)
In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb interviews the Managing Director of The American Film Market (AFM), Jonathan Wolf. Discover what the film market is and how best to utilize the event to sell your film to the international market.
Read More141: Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers with Richard RB Botto
In this episode, we are joined by Richard “RB” Botto, author of the book, “Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers”. You might know RB as the founder of Stage 32 and RAZOR Magazine. Discover why crowdsourcing is more important than crowdfunding.
Read More140: Filmmakers & Actors: Working a Full-Time Job While Pursuing Your Dream
In this episode, we explore how filmmakers and actors can still work a full-time job while pursuing their dreams, but also how they can combine what they do to have the best of both worlds. Our guest for this episode is Brian K. Lewis from Halstead Properties and special bonus guest, Paul Bright, indie filmmaker and actor.
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