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The Filmmakers Podcast

Dumb Money - Budgeting, Scripting, Raising Finance and making a blockbuster indie film with Producers Aaron Ryder, Teddy Schwarzman and screenwriters Lauren Schuker Blum & Rebecca Angelo

Oct 3, 2023
Producers Aaron Ryder and Teddy Schwarzman, along with writers Lauren Schuker Blum & Rebecca Angelo, talk about budgeting, raising finance, and screenwriting for indie films. They discuss the challenges of filmmaking, scriptwriting tips, and the journey of getting a blockbuster indie film made. Learn about IP acquisition, pitching, WGA/SAG strikes, and the intricacies of film production.
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  • Thorough research and emotional understanding are vital in adapting true stories for screenwriting.
  • Visualizing online movements cinematically requires capturing energy through music, memes, and emotions.

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The power of collective action

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