The life and times of Joyce Mishaan - starting out in reality tv on shows from Chopped to 90 Day Fiance - working on her own documentary - producing a indie feature and now, coaching up and coming filmmakers and producers.
Find out more at:
http://www.joycemishaan.com
Episodes are produced by Michael Bagdasarian and Matthew Morris. Edited by Michael Bagdasarian. Intro and outro Music By Kymatic.
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Most people think about their dreams and the final result, they don't think about all the steps it takes to get there. In the "No Steps Skipped" Episode. Matthew Morris guides Michael and the audience to have an awareness and appreciation of each step of the way.
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The man, the myth, the legend. Matthew and Michael pay tribute to one of the greats - Robert Redford, discussing his film career, building Sundance and their favorite memories of him.
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Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com
Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com
Questions? Email us at iwouldntpod@gmail.com
We're interviewing the woman behind the podcast, super connector that introduced us, Zhive Media Founder, Mara McCann. Mara has has an incredible history acting, then working as a fundraiser for tech startups which helped her prepare for a life in film production as an executive producer, creator. In the episode we talk about Mara's past, her skills and her ability to build an incredible network of filmmakers and students.
See more of Mara's work here:
https://www.zhive.community/
Or on linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maramccann/
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Pay attention ya'll! In this mini episode of the podcast, Matt & Michael talk about accents - how to approach them - the mistakes actors make when prepping an accent and the one phrase to help you learn your accent as told by Hugh Jackman based on advice he got from Johnny Depp.
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On Episode 28 of the podcast, we talk with Katie O'Grady about each stage of her career and advice she has for newcomers entering the industry.
Katie O’Grady is an Emmy-winning director with a dynamic career spanning commercial, narrative, and branded content. Her work is shaped by over two decades as a television and film actor. Recognized in SHOOT Magazine’s New Director Showcase, she has helmed campaigns for Nike, LAIKA Studios, and the NBA, where her Emmy-winning “Growing Up Blazers” spot became a viral fan favorite. Her recent Shibumi campaign was named one of Ad Age’s “Top Ten Creative Campaigns To Know About” and received a stunning 97% completion rate.
Katie made her producing debut with Rid of Me, which premiered at Tribeca, earned a New York Times Critics’ Pick, and was acquired by Showtime and Netflix. She has directed dozens of short films and recently wrote and directed Silent Echoes, a suspense short shot with MARVEL/Apple+ DP Darin Moran, premiering at Dances With Films LA. She also wrote and directed All Over Everywhere, a dark comedy produced by David Cress (Portlandia, Shrill), and is currently developing her original series Diamond Mirror, a sharp-witted, ensemble-driven comedy.
Katie’s acting background gives her a unique lens on performance and tone. She was recognized on The Hollywood Reporter’s Oscar Watch List for Best Actress and nominated for Best Comedic Actress by Women in Film alongside Melissa McCarthy, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kristen Wiig. She recently returned from the Women in Comedy Festival in NYC, where she moderated a panel of writers from The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, and Jimmy Fallon, and continues to build community with Women in Film.
Katie is a proud member of the Television Academy, SAG, Alliance of Women Directors, and is the founder of Acting for Kids and Teens and The Studio NW. She is repped by Zero Gravity Management.
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How are you supposed to balance the flexibility of a creative headspace with the rigidity of the entrepreneur mindset? In episode 27 of I Wouldn't Do That If I Were You - Matt & Michael discuss the difficulties of creating a marketable business plan while leaving room to create an idea from scratch.
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After mentioning him in almost every episode, we've finally wrangled Damion Taylor - marketing extraordinaire behind Prometheus studios. Damion helps giant studios and independent filmmakers understand their audience and how best to reach them. On episode 26 of the podcast we ask Damion about his past work as the head of digital marketing for Warner Bros. His own projects and what advice he'd give to upcoming filmmakers trying to find their audience.
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Lights, Camera, Actors? In episode 25 of I Wouldn't Do That If I Were You - we bring on our first guest who has been mentioned since the beginning of the podcast. Gary Hershberger has had a successful career as an actor and now a writer and director. Gary talks about his time on Twin Peaks, working with David Lynch, and turning his experiences into a workshop that trains directors to elevate the actor's performance.
Find out more at:
https://www.theactorsdirectorworkshop.com/
https://www.pinyonpictures.com/
Pitch decks - why do we make them? Who needs them? What should we include? In episode twenty four of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss the rise of the pitch deck and what to include / avoid when making them
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You’ve got a gig! But does it pay? In episode twenty three of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss the difficulties of getting your foot in the door and getting paid.
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A general breakdown of the current state of the industry and how it's relative.
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Follow ups and last discussions on the film productions pipeline.
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You have a finished product! A wrapped feature film! In episode twenty of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew begin to conclude their conversation on the steps of a film production - deliverable guidelines, marketing, film festivals, etc.
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Last call! Make your changes or forever hold your peace. In episode nineteen of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss the last steps and advice for filmmakers as they finish their project and plan for the future.
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Sometimes more popular than the film itself, the score or soundtrack of a production can take on a life of its own. In episode eighteen of “I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were you” Michael and Matthew discuss one of the most emotionally manipulative stages of the film production.
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