Filmmaking (Actually)

On the Filmmaking (Actually) podcast, award-winning indie filmmaker Koura Linda talks all things indie film, from project development through navigating the festival circuit!With over 30 completed projects under her belt since late 2016, over 200 award nominations and almost 70 awards, Koura gives the nitty-gritty on what it takes to make a film.From finding (or writing) a good story, to casting and auditioning, getting funding, planning for post production, utilizing festivals to grow your network, and everything in between including travel tips and any other random related topic.

Filmmaking (Actually) is a education podcast hosted by Koura Linda, with 90 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Koura Linda hosts Filmmaking (Actually), a education show with 90 episodes published.

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  Episode #91

  Episode 91: Are Film Festivals Worth It (Actually)??

  Oct 3, 202610 min

  Are festivals worth it? Well, how do you define "worth it"? What are you looking for or hoping to get from going to a festival? The answer isn't the same for everyone, and not everyone needs to be screened at every festival in order to find success. What do you need? Join Koura in this episode where she breaks down the questions to ask to know which festivals are right for you, and if you should be submitting at all! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠ filmmakingactually@gmail.com . If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions . For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

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  Episode #90

  Ep. 90: Why Does It Matter Where Someone Works, Actually?

  Jul 22, 20268 min

  "Why does it matter where I work?? Just worry about if I'm doing my job." That totally makes sense, and you'd think that is how it goes, but sadly, it is not. While this might be something more affecting business owners, it can affect filmmakers too if you're hiring people across state or country lines. What difference does it make where you live and work? Join Koura in this episode where she shares her experience (not legal advice), and goes over why your manager might care, or why you should care when you're hiring someone who doesn't live in the same state as you, or who might be moving, or living and working somewhere that doesn't match their address. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ filmmakingactually@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

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  Episode #89

  Ep. 89: How To (Actually) Budget Your Film!

  Jul 14, 20261h 1m

  There are a LOT of piles of information about budgets and breakdowns and looking at genre and page count and potential minimum guarantees and bank-ability of stars and so many check box systems when it comes to putting the budget for a film together. But what does your budget actually need to cover? And can you make a film that is actually "$0"? Why or why not? How can the different departments creative and organizational choices affect the final budget (beyond just the wanting a big money shot or not having one)? Join Koura as she goes over things to keep in mind when budgeting, how to budget, how to value the work and the things done to help make the film happen, and gave some creative perspectives for different story elements. You can follow along with the slides on our Patreon (accessible to everyone on a "free" membership tier, or if you'd like to join at a paid tier the support helps us do things like our podcast which is not monetized and is available for free as well!): https://www.patreon.com/space_dream_productions/posts/how-to-actually-163748037?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link ) If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ filmmakingactually@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.And as we noted above, if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). And don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

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  Episode #88

  Ep. 88: What Are Some Investment Red Flags, Actually?

  Jul 8, 20269 min

  Working in film, it is always a rush when someone says they want to give you funding for a project. But when can that first money in actually hurt the rest of your fundraising efforts? Depending on your project set up, and your business plan for your film, it isn't always good news that someone is running to write you a check, especially if they've barely talked to you about the project. What are some immediate red flags to look out for when someone is coming to you ready to write a check with very little other context? Join Koura in this episode where she dives into some things to watch out for when talking to investors who are jumping to invest in your film - because the goal is to fund the whole film, not get stuck at the starting line! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ filmmakingactually@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

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  Episode #88

  Episode 88: What Are Some Investment Red Flags, Actually?

  Jul 8, 20269 min

  Working in film, it is always a rush when someone says they want to give you funding for a project. But when can that first money in actually hurt the rest of your fundraising efforts? Depending on your project set up, and your business plan for your film, it isn't always good news that someone is running to write you a check, especially if they've barely talked to you about the project. What are some immediate red flags to look out for when someone is coming to you ready to write a check with very little other context? Join Koura in this episode where she dives into some things to watch out for when talking to investors who are jumping to invest in your film - because the goal is to fund the whole film, not get stuck at the starting line! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ filmmakingactually@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

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