Francis Ford Coppola First Film Podcast
Francis Ford Coppola: The Interview
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
Today’s guest is legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, director of THE GODFATHER, THE CONVERSATION, APOCALYPSE NOW, and MEGALOPOLIS. His debut feature film, DEMENTIA 13, was made for just $40,000, produced by Roger Corman, and launched one of the greatest filmmaking careers of all time. Listen to Francis share tips, tricks, and his iconic origin story.
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SLAMDANCE FIRST FILM PODCAST is a weekly podcast exploring how to make, premiere and distribute your first feature film. Each week, hear the origin stories of today’s great filmmakers as they share their tips and tricks in these intimate interviews. With an aim to give back and support independent filmmakers, Slamdance’s First Film Podcast demystifies process and the first feature film. Featuring Slamdance alumni Sean Baker and Shih-Ching Tsou (“Take Out”), Anthony and Joe Russo (“Pieces”), Francis Ford Coppola, Azazel Jacobs (“Nobody Needs to Know”), Dana Nachman (“Witch Hunt”) and many more. Created and hosted by fellow Slamdance alumni filmmakers and festival programmers Michael Gallagher and Jana Gallagher (“Funny Story”).” New episodes release every Thursday — wherever you get your podcasts!
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Slamdance First Film Podcast is created and hosted by Michael Gallagher and Jana Gallagher. Produced by Peter Baxter. Edited by Daniel Angarita. QC by Max Brown & Tara Blossom. Music by Kevin MacLeod. Special Thanks to Paul Rachman, and the entire Slamdance Team.

