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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”), 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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EPISODE 1 PREMIERES 2/20.
Sean Baker and Shih-Ching Tsou: How to Make a Feature Film for $3000
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
This week award-winning filmmakers Sean Baker and Shih-Ching Tsou join the podcast to discuss the making of their acclaimed feature film TAKE OUT, which premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2004. The film was shot in New York City on a DV camera for a budget of $3,000 with only a two-person crew. TAKE OUT has been restored and re-released through the Criterion Collection and is now available on Blu-Ray. Sean and Shih-Ching dive into their process of finding the story, casting actors off of craigslist, funding the film with their rent money, and having to let go of their only PA because there were too many people on set. Sean’s latest film, ANORA, won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and is nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.
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.