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Christopher Matthew Spencer is a dynamic filmmaker with a diverse background, bringing a wealth of experience to the world of cinema. A U.S. Navy veteran and accomplished businessman, Spencer turned his focus to the entertainment industry, quickly making a mark as an actor, writer, and director. Trained at the prestigious Brian Cutler Actors Studio, he has secured roles in notable television series and commercials, while also contributing to voiceover and industrial projects.

His film directorial debut, "The Red Market", showcases his ability to weave compelling narratives, further establishing his place in the industry. Spencer's work in the horror genre, particularly his role in Anthony DiBlasi's "Malum", has been recognized by The New York Times, highlighting his versatility and dedication to his craft.

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This Advice Helped Me Write My First Screenplay - Christopher Matthew Spencer

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0:00 - It's Not Impossible To Sell A Screenplay, Here's How It Happens
11:45 - 3 Things Most People Don't Realize About Frankenstein
22:40 - Why Cliché Is A Great Story Tool For Writers
35:05 - I Have Limited Time To Write So Here's How I Get It Done
48:06 - 3 Tips For Developing A Story World
57:16 - Advice To Directors On Getting Their First Movie Made
1:10:06 - People Get Mad About Remakes But Here's What They Don't Know
1:20:57 - Easiest Way To Get Represented By An Agent Or Manager
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Bomani J. Story was born in Riverside, California and raised in Redlands, California. Growing up, Bomani always had a love of reading literature and watching films. He even spent time writing his own short stories as a child. Upon graduation of high school, Bomani cut his teeth on filmmaking when he started making short films with his fellow collaborators. After two years at San Bernardino Valley College, Bomani was accepted into the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts to study film production. Since his graduation from USC in 2010, he has been honing his skills as a writer and director. Bomani makes his directorial debut with a reimagining of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster", a classic literary horror story filmed through a modern lens (which world premiered at 2023 SXSW).

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I Have Limited Time To Write So Here's How I Get It Done - Bomani J. Story

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0:00 - Meditate And Create
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21:59 - First 3 Steps To Writing A Screenplay
32:47 - How Story Structure Can Limit Creativity 
43:34 - I've Been Teaching Screenwriting For 25 Years... Here Are The Most Common Mistakes
58:36 - There Is No Such Thing As An Antagonist
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Matthew Kalil is a writer, director, script editor, author and speaker. He has written and co-written over 40 produced episodes of TV and has received various grants, development funding and awards. Matthew’s productions have been screened and broadcast in Canada, Denmark, Morocco, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Kenya, South Africa, Thailand, the United States and the United Kingdom. Since receiving his MA in Screenwriting, he has been teaching, writing and mentoring students for over 20 years. Matthew has developed a unique system of screenwriting theory that helps beginners as well as established screenwriters get in touch with their creative core. His book, The Three Wells of Screenwriting, published by Michael Wiese productions with a foreword by Christopher Vogler, has been describes as a “breakthrough in the writing craft.”  His workshops have touched and inspired thousands of participants and his gentle and insightful script editing guidance has helped many writers realize the stories they were always trying to tell. A charismatic speaker, Matthew has enjoyed presenting many times at the London Screenwriting Festival, the Cape Town International Animation Festival and the University Film and Video Association. Matthew is currently an Assistant Professor at the David Lynch MFA in screenwriting in the USA.

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BUD LIVES! Interview with Documentary Director Haeyong Moon

"All That's Left Of You" is a drama film produced, written, and directed by Cherien Dabis, who also stars alongside Saleh Bakri, Mohammad Bakri, Adam Bakri, Maria Zreik, Muhammad Abed Elrahman, Sanad Alkabareti, and Salah El Din. It follows a Palestinian family across three generations during the history of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and later screened at the Telluride Film Festival, receiving positive reviews for its storytelling and performances. It has been selected as the Jordanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. Filmmaker and star Dabis was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about her work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is set to open January 9th in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, followed by a Nationwide rollout from Watermelon Pictures and Visibility Films. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "All That's Left Of You" Filmmaker & Star Cherien Dabis

At this years Toronto International Film Festival I got to interview a bunch of sound people in town to support films screening at TIFF. This episode collects 3 of those interviews, covering some of the international films that I saw during the festival. First up I talk with Oscar winning sound supervisor, Sylvain Bellmare, about the Quebecois film Mille secrets mille dangers (Lovely Day). Then Therese Gylfe & Tove Lidman discuss their work on the Swedish/Spainish film Forestera, which won a major award at TIFF. The final interview of this episode is with María Alejandra Rojas & Arturo Salazar about the really cool Brazilian/Mexican film The Blue Trail. The is movie is a futuristic science fiction film covering the unique ways technology will affect third world countries. __________
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"In Your Dreams" is an American animated adventure-comedy film directed by Alex Woo and co-directed by Erik Benson, from a script by Woo and Benson and a story by Woo, Benson, and Stanley Moore. It tells the story of Stevie (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) and her little brother Elliot (Elias Janssen), who journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family. Produced by Netflix Animation and Kuku Studios, it received generally positive reviews from critics. Director/co-writer Woo was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix and is up for your consideration for Best Animated Feature at the 98th Academy Awards. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "In Your Dreams" Filmmaker Alex Woo

Gisle Tveito has been dreaming up the sounds in director Joachim Trier's films since 2006 and the two have collaborated again on the wonderful new film Sentimental Value.  Gisle joins me to talk about the challenges of working on the sound for quiet, internal films.  Including building an emotional map of the entire movie to determine where the sonic focus changes occur.  He also discusses how he attacks a project where he is the dialog editor, sound effects editor, music editor, voice over director and re-recording mixer.  Is wearing this many hats an an indie/punk rock approach or madness?!________
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337 - Sentimental Value with Gisle Tveito

"Eternity" had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival where it received positive reviews for its clever premise about a woman who must choose between two men with whom to spend eternity in the afterlife co-written and directed by David Freyne along with the trio of heartwarming an heartbreaking performances from Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, and hilarious supporting work from John Early, Olga Merediz and Academy Award-winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Freyne was kind enough to spend some time talking with Ema Sasic about his experience making the film, while I had the pleasure of speaking with Joy Randolph about her work on the film. Both interviews are available to listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from A24. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interviews With "Eternity" Filmmaker David Freyne & Star Da'Vine Joy Randolph

It seems like Guillermo del Toro's whole career has been leading up to Frankenstein.  Part of that progression has been building a great trust with the sound team he has been collaborating with for over a decade.  Supervising sound editors Nathan Robitaille & Nelson Ferreira, Re-recording Mixer Brad Zoern and foley artist Goro Koyama join me for this episode to discuss working on their biggest del Toro film yet.  From designing the voice of the creature, to making all the guns sound huge (but certain ones sound even bigger!?) to the difficulty of making chains sound heavy, they discuss how challenging this film was. Including creating the sounds for their version of the iconic scene where the creature comes to life.__________  SPONSORS:  This Cyber Monday, Sound Ideas is offering an incredible opportunity for audio professionals. You can take 50% off all proprietary sound libraries, including some of the most trusted effects in post-production.  And for creators looking to expand fast, the General HD Collection is on flash sale at $750, down from $2,995.  This is your chance to grab pro-quality sounds for a fraction of the price. Visit https://www.sound-ideas.com/ and upgrade your sound library today. __________ The Cargo Cult’s Matchbox 2 is a change management tool that is invaluable when doing comforms. It reveals the differences, reports on the damage, and then re-times your sound mix, saving you incalculable amounts of time. To Learn all about the new features in Matchbox 2, head over to https://www.thecargocult.nz/ , to learn more about Matchbox 2 and pulldown the free 15 day trial.   Matchbox 2 is exactly what you have been waiting for.  Spend your time being creative and let Matchbox handle the conforming.___________
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338 - Frankenstein

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