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The Gorilla Film Guide

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"Great! This Time Be More Sad": Talking Motivation & the Actor/Director Relationship
A roundtable discussion with moderator McKenzie Steele Foster with guests Alicia Farmer, Lauren Catherine, Chelsea Jurkiewicz, Jacob Lees Johnson, and Demetrius Daniels.
This panel was recorded during the "One Story, One Community" Celebration on August 9th.
Follow the filmmakers on Instagram!
McKenzie Steele Foster: @mckenziesteelefoster
Alicia Farmer: @aliciaoberlefarmer
Lauren Catherine: @laurencatherineholdt
Chelsea Jurkiewicz: @chelseaamberjurkiewicz
Jacob Lees Johnson: @sir_lees
Demetrius Daniels: @demetrius._.daniels
For more roundtable discussions and other indie filmmaking content, follow us on social media @BorlandRiverMedia or on our website, www.borlandrivermedia.com
"Oops...Well That Was Awesome": Being Adaptive on Set and The Joy of Failing
A roundtable discussion with moderator Kohl Glass with guests Jacob Hamblin, Alex Woods, and Conor Long.
This panel was recorded during the "One Story, One Community" Celebration on August 9th.
Follow the filmmakers on Instagram!
Kohl Glass: @kohlglass
Jacob Hamblin: @hamblino
Alex Woods: @alexanderwoods
Conor Long: @conor_long
For more roundtable discussions and other indie filmmaking content, follow us on social media @BorlandRiverMedia or on our website, www.borlandrivermedia.com
"IDK, Make It Look Pretty": Lighting A Scene With Intent
A roundtable discussion with moderator Laird Roberts featuring guests Justus Page, Angela Challis, and Oscar Jimeniz.
This panel was recorded during the "One Story, One Community" Celebration on August 9th.
Follow the filmmakers on Instagram!
Justus Page: @dpjustuspage
Angela Challis: @angela_rosales_challis
Oscar Jimeniz: @osacre
For more roundtable discussions and other indie filmmaking content, follow us on social media @BorlandRiverMedia or on our website, www.borlandrivermedia.com
"Anybody Want A Short Film": Finding Your Audience & Life After Post
A roundtable discussion with moderator Bryan Fugal with guests Max & Lucy Nebeker, and Eduardo Ayres Soares.
This panel was recorded during the "One Story, One Community" Celebration on August 8th.
Follow the filmmakers on Instagram!
Bryan Fugal: @bryan_fugal_film
Max & Lucy Nebeker: @maximnebeker
Eduardo Ayres Soares: @eduardoayressoares
For more roundtable discussions and other indie filmmaking content, follow us on social media @BorlandRiverMedia or on our website, www.borlandrivermedia.com
"Controlling The Chaos: The Roles of an Indie Producer
A roundtable discussion with moderator Dallin Cerva with guests Kohl Glass, Connor Rickman, and Dan McBride.
This panel was recorded during the "One Story, One Community" Celebration on August 8th.
Follow the filmmakers on Instagram!
Dallin Cerva: @dallincerva
Kohl Glass: @kohlglass
Connor Rickman: @thedukeofslc
Dan McBride: @danmcbridefilms
For more roundtable discussions and other indie filmmaking content, follow us on social media @BorlandRiverMedia or on our website, www.borlandrivermedia.com
"Staring Into The Void": Breaking Through To Your Story
A roundtable discussion with moderator Emily Robyn Clark and guests Kristen Marie Jensen, Bethany Joy Burr, Chaz Evan, and Skye Emerson.
This panel was recorded during the "One Story, One Community" Celebration on August 8th.
Follow the filmmakers on Instagram!
Emily Robyn Clark: @emilyrobynclark
Kristen Marie Jensen: @kristenmariejensen
Bethany Joy Burr: @ladymcbethy
Chaz Evan: @yaboichazzeh
Skye Emerson: @skyesparkles
For more roundtable discussions and other indie filmmaking content, follow us on social media @BorlandRiverMedia or on our website, www.borlandrivermedia.com
Emily Robyn Clark covers her career as a writer, director and producer. From working on Hollywood productions to her first short film, Emily shares her story of building a career from her passion.
Becoming a Renaissance Artist w/ Emily Robyn Clark
Listen to The Gorilla Film Guide on Spotify as well!
open.spotify.com/show/40BffAJPhyGdUC8g4CV18n
Follow Emily online!
Webpage: www.emilyrobynclark.com
Movie Reviews: www.emilyclarkmoviereview.blogspot.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/emilyrobynclark
Facebook: www.facebook.com/erclark1
The Gorilla Film Guide is a Utah based podcast which lets you get to know the artists who are carving their own path in the world of independent filmmaking, as they discuss their experiences and insights with host Michael Merrell.
Follow Michael on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/cosmicurious/
This podcast is produced by Borland River Media.
Watch our latest short film:
www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4Ox9EL-LUvyDTCgoNxCjg
See what else we’re working on:
www.borlandrivermedia.com
www.instagram.com/borlandrivermedia/
www.facebook.com/BorlandRiverMedia/
Composer Joshua Sohn breaks down how he approaches a new film score, the power of music in storytelling, and how to develop effective communication between a director and composer.
Listen to The Gorilla Film Guide on Spotify as well!
open.spotify.com/show/40BffAJPhyGdUC8g4CV18n
Follow Josh online!
Webpage: www.sohncompositions.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sohncompositions
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sohncompositions
The Gorilla Film Guide is a Utah based podcast which lets you get to know the artists who are carving their own path in the world of independent filmmaking, as they discuss their experiences and insights with host Michael Merrell.
Follow Michael on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/cosmicurious/
This podcast is produced by Borland River Media.
Watch our latest short film:
www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4Ox9EL-LUvyDTCgoNxCjg
See what else we’re working on:
www.instagram.com/borlandrivermedia/
www.facebook.com/BorlandRiverMedia/
Cinematographer Justus Page shares his journey to becoming a cinematographer and the importance of being patient on the long road to success.
Listen to The Gorilla Film Guide on Spotify as well!
https://open.spotify.com/show/40BffAJPhyGdUC8g4CV18n
Follow Justus online!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpjustuspage/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluejayV
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8804622/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Portfolio: https://justuspage.myportfolio.com/work?fbclid=IwAR1BCvk13H9RJfGeAA-5et1CvVCv2FHJV7ukxS13pZluF6KeKo9fUgfTdpQ
The Gorilla Film Guide is a Utah based podcast which lets you get to know the artists who are carving their own path in the world of independent filmmaking, as they discuss their experiences and insights with host Michael Merrell.
Follow Michael on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cosmicurious/
This podcast is produced by Borland River Media.
Watch our latest short film:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4Ox9EL-LUvyDTCgoNxCjg
See what else we’re working on:
https://www.instagram.com/borlandrivermedia/
https://www.facebook.com/BorlandRiverMedia/
Actress Chelsea Jurkiewicz joins us to discuss her career, our new short film “Through the Valley of The Hunter”, and how she’s made a name for herself in the Horror genre by tapping into a character’s inner-trama.
Listen to The Gorilla Film Guide on Spotify as well!
https://open.spotify.com/show/40BffAJPhyGdUC8g4CV18n
Check out the Abigail Haunting Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bV_kHoTtLo
Follow Chelsea on social media!
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6922643/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseajurkiewiczactress/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chelseajurkiewiczactress/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRKkRcWhcZOuqv36lV_oPcA
The Gorilla Film Guide is a Utah based podcast which lets you get to know the artists who are carving their own path in the world of independent filmmaking, as they discuss their experiences and insights with host Michael Merrell.
Follow Michael on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cosmicurious/
This podcast is produced by Borland River Media.
Watch our latest short film:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4Ox9EL-LUvyDTCgoNxCjg
See what else we’re working on:
https://www.instagram.com/borlandrivermedia/
https://www.facebook.com/BorlandRiverMedia/
Director Chaz Evans talks about his latest short film Night of Adventure, which follows two strangers who meet at a party and embark on a night of discovery, connection, and adventure. Chaz and I talk about the challenges of micro-budget filmmaking, his journey through production, and the importance of surrounding yourself with passionate and talented filmmakers.
Listen on other platforms as well!
Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/40BffAJPhyGdUC8g4CV18n
YouTube -
Soundcloud - @gfgpodcast
Follow Night of Adventure!
https://www.facebook.com/NightofAdventureShortFilm/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9708200/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Follow Chaz!
https://www.instagram.com/yaboichazzeh/
https://www.facebook.com/chazspaz
https://www.youtube.com/user/toothpickvideos
https://twitter.com/yaboichazzeh?lang=en
The Gorilla Film Guide is a Utah based podcast which lets you get to know members of the local film industry, as they discuss their experiences and insights with host Michael Merrell.
Follow Michael on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cosmicurious/
This podcast is produced by Borland River Media.
Watch our latest short film:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4Ox9EL-LUvyDTCgoNxCjg
See what else we’re working on:
https://www.instagram.com/borlandrivermedia/
https://www.facebook.com/BorlandRiverMedia/
Director Eduardo Ayres Soares talk about his film Chasing The Dragon, running a crowdfunding campaign, and finding your voice with diverse stories and characters.
Listen on other platforms as well!
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/40BffAJPhyGdUC8g4CV18n
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Urz_5ZnPUY
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/gfgpodcast
Follow Chasing the Dragon!
https://www.instagram.com/chasingthedragonshort/
https://www.facebook.com/chasingthedragonshort/
www.chasingthedragonshort.com
Follow Eduardo!
www.eduardoayressoares.com
https://www.instagram.com/eduardoayressoares/
The Gorilla Film Guide is a Utah based podcast which lets you get to know members of the local film industry, as they discuss their experiences and insights with host Michael Merrell.
Follow Michael on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cosmicurious/
This podcast is produced by Borland River Media.
Watch our latest short film:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4Ox9EL-LUvyDTCgoNxCjg
See what else we’re working on:
https://www.instagram.com/borlandrivermedia/
https://www.facebook.com/BorlandRiverMedia/