Filmmaking For Change

We enjoyed our conversation with filmmaker Robin Hauser, who is just finishing up her 3rd documentary entitled Bias, after two critically acclaimed, award-winning projects (Running for Jim and Code: Debugging the Gender Gap).  We're seeing a theme here, Mind the Gap! Bio: Robin has spoken about the importance of increased diversity in computer programming and on behalf of women’s rights at Watermark, Conference for Women, Mobile World Congress, SXSW Interactive, AT&T Foundry FutureCast, Dell Women Entrepreneur Network and Women 2.0. As Director of CODE, Robin has been featured in national publications: USA Today, Wired, Forbes, Fortune, The New Yorker, just to name a few.  Robin is recipient of the 2016 National Political Women’s Caucus President’s Award. Topics: What made you decide to move into filmmaking?  And at what point did you know you wanted to make social impact movies? Origins for Running for Jim? What were some of the key things you learned on your first project that you knew you would do dif

We’re thrilled to be able to explore Creative Activism today, on many levels, and pleased to have the Founder of Creative Visions, Kathy Eldon join us. Topics discussed: How did the seed of an idea for a production company to “make movies that matter” evolve to the broader organization that is Creative visions today? You have amazing "Programs" with Rock Your World and your Fiscal Sponsorship program and your Creative Activist Program, can you share an overview of each? On the Production side, you were able to make The Journey is the Destination, with a terrific team and cast.  Can you tell us more about production and ultimately the release of the film? Yet another amazing aspect of Creative Visions is bringing people together through Events.  Tell us more about the Spark Change Summit that you are doing with the Skoll Center for Social Impact Entertainment? You have wonderful space that serves as a connection point, and often have open meetings, mixers, happy hours, and terrific mentorship, internship and

Filmmaking for Change had an opportunity to connect with Gruvi.tv Founder & CEO, Ben Johnson.  They are a full stack media agency, using innovative approaches to help companies and filmmakers find their audience. Topics Include: Tell us more about Gruvi.tv and the mission.  And how you work with clients? Can you share more specifically about the changing needs of websites.  How filmmakers need to test more to find target audiences? It's a rapidly changing business, what are some of the new developments you see on the horizon that filmmakers should be thinking about...in terms of connecting to audiences? What is the Gruvi "Audience Calculator" and how would that work for a filmmaker? Can you share specific tips for filmmakers in the production or distribution process? To learn more about Gruvi, click the link below: https://gruvi.tv/

A true outlier, Chris Brown is quite the accomplished filmmaker, having directed award winning narratives and documentaries.  He has recently released his latest gem, The Other Kids.  As you will hear during our conversation, Chris wanted to create his own model, borrowing elements from both genres, creating a hybrid all his own. Fortunately for us, the subject is High School, and the kids are real heroes, as Chris applies his new approach in the cause cinema space. Here are the conversation points: How did you end up on this filmmaking path, and what led to your first movie?  After your documentary, you directed the narrative Fanny, Annie and Danny, which was a huge success on fest circuit, NY Critics pick, etc. Can you share the origins of this project? After working in documentary, and then narrative, what was the thought process that led to The Other Kids, which is quite the hybrid? How did you come up with the style and structure? Knowing you've been down this path a few times, and that indie filmmaking

With more independent films being produced, a digital platforms continuing to multiply, distribution can be a daunting journey.  We are joined by Distribber VP Jason Brubaker, who sheds light on the subject, as his company assists filmmakers in crossing that bridge. Topics include: Range of distribution aggregation Distribber covers  Targeting specific SVOD and TVOD platforms Formula for Netflix (SVOD) and Amazon (TVOD) license fees Filmmaker strategy considerations Tips to consider during production and post production.   For more information, visit: http://www.filmmakingforchange.com/   For more information on Distribber, visit: https://www.distribber.com    

We're pleased to talk with Marketing guru Gabriella Mirabelli - co Founder and CEO Anatomy Media.   Gabriella covers many aspects of marketing in this new digital world, including: Film as a Brand The science of Data Building Community The significance of the movie Trailer Social Media For more information on Gabriella, click here to visit Anatomy Media For more information on Filmmaking for Change, click here

Filmmaking is an exciting endeavor, especially if the project can make a difference in the world.  Unfortunately, there are a number of legal issues filmmakers must face, to have the right protection.  Whether it's a simple agreement between partners, licensing music, or negotiating distribution contracts, this paperwork can't be overlooked. Industry veteran, distinguished entertainment attorney and published author Mark Litwak shares his words of wisdom on all the categories above; and for documentary filmmakers, his insights on "fair use" are not to be missed. Click here for more information on Filmmaking for Change or Click here for more information sister company Cause Cinema.