362 - Navigating Strikes and Incentives and Getting Films Made in New Orleans with Full Armor Films\' Frank Monteleone

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The MAKE IT Podcast

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The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, screenwriters, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for film professionals and up-and-coming filmmakers to give and receive advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, tips, tricks, and insights through a variety of podcast series. We help filmmakers find success doing what they love!

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362 - Navigating Strikes and Incentives and Getting Films Made in New Orleans with Full Armor Films\' Frank Monteleone | Indie Talk

The MAKE IT Podcast

1 hour 36 minutes

1 year ago

362 - Navigating Strikes and Incentives and Getting Films Made in New Orleans with Full Armor Films\' Frank Monteleone | Indie Talk

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!