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A Rising Star

by Glenn Spillman and Carl O'Leary

Season 1

Tron - Special addition!

In this episode we will be diving into the Tron series. We will go into the meanings of each film, and bring up some subliminal messages within each film. We will also give you some interesting information about Jeff Bridges, and book end that with some interesting little tidbits bits about Jared Leto. We normally also dive into other subject matters as it deals with the entertainment industry, but this episode is all about the Tron world!

Serial Killers - The beginning.

We have talked in several past podcasts about how to start your own film, and give you the blueprint on what to do step by step. In this podcast, we are talking about the current project that we are in pre-production with. We tell you the whole process in how it started, and in what stage that it is in now. You see, we do in fact practice what we preach!

How To Become An Actor

We have received many emails about how to break into the realm of acting. In this episode, we will lay the blueprint on how to become an actor, and the Do's and Dont"s spelled out. We will show you how to be successful in any endeavor that you do!

How To Do A Proper Casting Call

95% of casting calls are done incorrectly. In this episode we are going to cover every single aspect on how to do a proper casting call. There are SO MANY casting agents out there who are absolutely ridiculous and do everything the WRONG way. Yes, even the big time Hollywood ones.

How To Start Your First Film

If you can dream it, you can do it! There is NO excuse as to why you can't create your first film. In this episode we will show you EXACTLY how to plan, start and complete your very first film. It doesn't matter if you are doing a short film, or a feature film, we will show you how to make your dream come true.

The Movie Series We Are Working On

Our Oscar potential film series is in the works, and will be fully disclosed in the near future. Carl and I (without sounding Narcissistic) have created a series that is going to be EPIC! We are proof in the pudding that if you dream it, you can absolutely achieve it. In this episode, we are going to discuss the film series that has blossomed into a multi-season series, just from a short film idea.

Film Funding

Filming a movie doesn't take MILLIONS of dollars! I literally did my first film for $1,000. In this episode we are will tell you the step by step process on how to get your film funded. We will give you the hacks on how to get the money that you need to get your film made. We will talk about "budget" and how to achieve your films goals.

How To Get Free Stuff For Your Film

Getting free stuff for your film. When making a film, there are many things that cost money when making a film. There are the simple things like craft services, then there is paying the cast and crew. OR, what about setting up a scene with product placement? Well, within this episode we will teach you how to get every aspect of your film for free. We will help you make your dream come true.

Skeleton Crew

While making a film, the first thing people will ask you is, "what's your budget?" Well, in every film that you do, the budget will be different. In this podcast episode, we will be talking to you about making your film with a "Skeleton Crew."

Networking

In any professional job out there, one of the key components is networking. Well, in the Entertainment industry, networking is a crucial part of your success. In the old days, even just 20 years ago, networking looked a lot different than it does today. We are immersed with technology, and it is only going to get more advanced. There are endless ways to network just at your fingertips, but nothing beats good old fashion person to person networking. In this episode, we will cover all aspects of networking, both old and new.

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