Tohubohu Producer Podcast

In this episode, first airing June 26, 2014, Bjorn talks with filmmakers Francis Abbey, Ron Newcomb, Kelley Slagle and Lonnie Martin about making the transition from shorts to features, and the pros and cons of each form. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this extended episode, first airing April 1, 2014, Dave Nuttycombe adds a special segment to the podcast, and Bill talks with local filmmaker Aaron Shirley of Old Red Beak Productions on the topic of 4K (or “Ultra HD”) cinematography. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this episode, first airing March 8, 2014, Bjorn and Bill apologize for the lateness of the episode, and Bill talks with Kevin Good of Crisis Lab on the topic of green screen videography. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this episode, first airing February 1, 2014, Bjorn and Bill sit down with independent producer Philip J. Cook, creator of the web series Malice, to discuss his journey from direct-to-video feature production to web narrative distribution. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this episode, first airing January 5, 2014, Bjorn and Bill sit down with BigTony of Crowded Elevator Pictures to talk technology, sketch video production, mumblecore, and the upcoming online showcase Ugly Hollywood. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this episode, first airing December 4, 2013, Bjorn and Bill ask the DMV film community about lessons learned in 2013, and Bjorn chats with Browncoats: Redemption and Z*Con writer/director Michael C. Dougherty. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

Sorry for the ever-so-slight delay, but the final episode of 2013 will be coming just as soon as Bill and Bjorn have a chance to recover from a temporary bout of Thanksgiving overindulgence! If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this episode, first airing November 10, 2013, Bjorn and Bill run down ten quick essentials to keep in mind when directing for independent film. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this episode, first airing October 7, 2013, Bjorn and Bill sit down with writer/director Barry Gribble to discuss the world of independent television, from pilot production tips to the benefits of independent-television festivals. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

Our apologies, but logistical issues (i.e., real life) have forced us to delay release of this month’s episode by just a bit. But stay tuned — the October episode will be up before you know it! If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this episode, first airing September 1, 2013, Bjorn and Bill share their top ten tips on how you can get more directly involved in the filmmaking community — either in the DMV or in the wider world beyond. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this extended episode, first airing August 1, 2013, Bjorn and Bill convene a virtual roundtable of DMV filmmakers — Francis Abbey, Ron Newcomb, Lonnie Martin and Richard Cutting — to discuss the current (and future) of crowdfunding as it pertains to independent production financing. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

The next episode’s not quite ready yet, so this is just a quick notice that our special Summer 2013 show will be ever-so-slightly delayed due to its unusual nature. Keep your ears — and eyes — peeled! If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this episode, first airing May 3, 2013, Bjorn and Bill run through their top ten considerations when evaluating potential shooting locations, as well as asking the DMV film community about the summer movies they’re most looking forward to seeing. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this extended episode, first airing April 1, 2013, Bjorn and Bill provide some tips for screenwriters, speak with Kevin Good about the Crisislab Writers’ Roundtable, and ask the DMV film community about overcoming writer’s block. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this extended episode, first airing March 3, 2013, Bjorn and Bill are joined in the studio by Lonnie and Cindy Marie Martin of Ningen Manga Productions for an in-depth discussion of the changing landscape of the horror genre for independent filmmakers. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this episode, first airing February 1, 2013, we sit down with Crisislab’s Kevin Good to talk about his successful new web series, the Bammo-sponsored Weapons of Mass Production, as well as asking the local film community to look back at the must-see films of 2012. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this episode, first airing January 7, 2013, we discuss Peter Jackson’s foray into 48-frames-per-second film production in The Hobbit, and sit down with Rosebud Film and Video Festival director Jackie Steven to talk about the filmmaker resources available through Arlington Independent Media. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

Not an episode — just a notification that Episode 23 will be ever-so-slightly delayed due to holiday-season (and other) complications. Stay tuned! If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.

In this extended episode, first airing December 1, 2012, we discuss the recently completed 48 Hour Music Video Project with DC event producer Dave Nuttycombe and DC event-winning director Jonathan Zuck, as well as talking holiday movie memories with the DMV filmmaking community. If you run into any problems (or have any suggestions), please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at podcast@tohubohu.tv, or visit our website at www.tohubohu.tv.