Podcast
Are you a burgeoning filmmaker living in the stress-filled, resource-less world of crowdfunded indie filmmaking? An artist interested in the entertainment industry and passionate about every piece of it? Join me and my brothers, Alex & Jack, to hear us triplet filmmakers offer advice and resources to like-minded artists looking to start their filmmaking journeys, chat about film and TV and the trends within them, and attempt to make a little sense of this thing called showbiz. And avoid nervous breakdowns and caffeine addictions while doing it!
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Below you will see audiograms and summaries of our first 9 episodes & my special interview episodes! Take a listen and click on the audiograms to be directed to the podcast page on iTunes! Or you can simply click below! (Follow us on Twitter @OvertiredP)
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Ep 18. Feature Filmmaking with Anne Marie Allison
Natalie interviews Anne Marie Allison, a filmmaker who focuses on feature comedies with strong (and funny!) lady leads. She, and her writing & producing partner, Jenna Milly, wrote and executive produced the indie feature comedy GOLDEN ARM, which premiered at SXSW 2020. Ann Marie has feature film projects at Netflix & Amazon Studios and she's currently writing a rom-com she & Jenna will produce and direct under their No. 8 Films banner.
Ep 14. TV Writing with Jen Grisanti
Natalie interviews acclaimed TV writing, story, and career consultant Jen Grisanti. Jen is a Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, a former 12-year studio executive, and author. She teaches how to tell your story to ensure results and how to strengthen your writing and yourself as a storyteller. Her company hosts Storywise Seminars and Teleseminars as a way to deliver this message internationally. http://www.jengrisanti.com/; Twitter: @jengrisanti; Facebook: Jen Grisanti Consultancy
Ep 8. Creating Your Own Content with Jen Ponton
Natalie interviews actor/writer/activist Jen Ponton. Most known as the fiercely feminist fat activist 'Rubi' on AMC's critical darling DIETLAND, Jen is an award-winning actress & ardent body love advocate. With a television resume that includes 30 ROCK, UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, & ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, she now has several pilots & feature scripts in development. She's also a puppeteer & co-creator of the digital puppet sitcom, THE WEIRDOS NEXT DOOR. www.jenponton.com; @jenponton (twitter/ig)
Ep 6. New Movie & TV News + Summer Movie Nonsense
The triplet filmmakers are finally all together in one place and roundup the summer with recommendations for fun summer movies, from Tom Hanks in The Burbs to everything Kurt Russell in Overboard and Used Cars. Stay tuned for nuclear talk about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Justice League and the Snyder Cut, the new Little Mermaid, American Crime Story: Impeachment, and the stuntman who worked with Quentin Tarantino who coordinated stunts using a squeaky dog toy in his pocket.
Ep 4. Film Festival Fun + Television Nonsense
The triplet filmmakers talk about their experiences attending film festivals; promoting self-created content and making connections. They offer advice for those fellow artists afflicted with social anxiety, provide (embarrassing) personal anecdotes of things that have gone wrong during festivals, and re-define what "networking" really means. Plus some takeaways from attending Denver's SeriesFest, a festival centered entirely on independent television. This episode is the next best thing to sliced bread!
Ep 2. The Future of Film + Horror Nonsense
The triplet filmmakers discuss what the future looks like for TV & Film; and it's all coming up adaptions, baby. From producers & studios who won't take an original idea unless there's other IP attached to it to the world of cinema that's looking more like TV with each new serialized release. These emerging filmmakers offer advice and encouragement for breaking in now while the entertainment industry is in an unprecedented state of flux. Plus, our drinking game that won't fail to get you addicted!
Ep 9. Crowdfunding Advice + Questionable Prosthetic Nonsense
Join Jack and Natalie in this episode as they dish out what they learned about crowdfunding at SeriesFest this last summer. If you're looking to start your Kickstarter or Indiegogo for your project, listen here for advice on building your funding campaign; including the importance of using social media, creating a community of followers, and providing relentless content for said community to share. Don't forget to rate and review and follow us on Twitter at @OvertiredP
Ep 7. The Importance of Storytelling + Game of Thrones Nonsense
The triplet filmmakers use the final season of Game of Thrones to discuss the importance of storytelling in filmmaking and how important it is to remember to serve the story first and foremost; regardless if you're the director, writer, or actor, the story comes first! Plus the triplets go bananas talking about new fall TV, the one Keanu Reeves movie on Amazon you might want to avoid, and how Jack is the real life incarnation of Stranger Things' Hopper.
Ep 5. Nothing But Rhubarb + Annabelle Nonsense
In the day of early filmmaking, chatter by the extra's was called "rhubarb" on account that's the word they would mouth to make it look like they were talking. So, in this episode filled with extra chatter, the triplet filmmakers discuss what they're watching on TV right now, the trend of 6-episode seasons, and what the "Sopranos" would look like with Canadian mobsters. Plus, a quick review of the newest "Annabelle" movie and a declaration of what it means for the new trend in horror movies.
Ep 3. Why Independent Filmmaking Isn't For The Weak of Heart + Hot Priest Nonsense
The triplet filmmakers are back at it again, talking about indie filmmaking and the reality of how far (or not) that gets you in the entertainment industry. They discuss how important it is to get out there and make your own art, but offer advice on how to proceed after your film is made; cautioning against any expectations that it's going to be as easy as just picking up a camera. Plus much more, less sobering chit-chat about: giraffes, possums, rutabagas, and Fleabag's hot priest.
Ep 1. First Film Advice + Space Nonsense
In the very first episode, Alex, Jack, and Natalie discuss their past filmmaking trials and tribulations and what advice they'd give their younger selves before embarking on their first film. Plus chatting about recent television show news and finds, superhero movies, and the most random drinking game ever played that begs the question: do triplets drink of electric sheep?