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362 - Navigating Strikes and Incentives and Getting Films Made in New Orleans with Full Armor Films' Frank Monteleone | Indie Talk
362 - Navigating Strikes and Incentives and Getting Films Made in New Orleans with Full Armor Films' Frank Monteleone | Indie Talk
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96 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Hello, Hello! In this episode of the Make It Podcast, independent filmmaker Frank Monteleone joins Chris and Nick to talk about his company, Full Armor Films, his career, and the film industry in New Orleans and beyond. We also talk about: - Frank discusses starting Full Armor Films in New Orleans and how the city's film tax incentives have helped grow the local industry. - The group talks about acting techniques, pitching projects to studios vs. independently, and how recent strikes have impacted the business. - Frank shares his experience getting an exception during the WGA strike to continue production. - Acting exercises like being assigned random characters at parties are discussed as ways to improve skills. - And a brand new Things You Should Know — inspired by Frank! Enjoy! How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content: Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel. Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.bonsai.film/subscribe.
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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