Film Noobs

This week, we discuss the intricacies of filmmaking, focusing on the upcoming series 'Gumshoe' and Fernando's directorial debut 'Los Dos Hermanos'. They explore character development, the creative process, and the importance of collaboration between actors and directors. The discussion highlights the unique perspectives that actors bring when they transition to directing, as well as the significance of cultural representation in film. The episode concludes with insights into the challenges and joys of bringing a story to life on screen. In this engaging conversation, the hosts and guests delve into the intricacies of filmmaking, discussing cultural humor, language barriers, and the challenges of production. They share insights on upcoming film releases, the importance of scheduling, and the dedication required from actors. The discussion also touches on marketing strategies, audience engagement, and the balance between creativity and commercial viability in the film industry. Personal experiences and storytelling techniques are highlighted, culminating in a reflection on the future of their projects and the indie film landscape. Until next time #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindiefilmmaking Watch this episode over on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/vMfAJUcU6wY   Follow their socials: Derek IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0456141/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekscottkirby/?hl=en  Trish IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14360878/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trishmata_/  Fernando IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16155640/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maxlogan71/   

In this episode of Film Noobs, we discuss the making of Cuisine Da le ‘Pocalypse, a unique film that blends cooking with apocalyptic themes. The conversation covers the creative process, character development, auditioning, funding, and the challenges of receiving reviews. The guests share insights into their collaborative efforts, the importance of maintaining focus on long-term projects, and the creative choices made in visual effects. They also touch on future endeavors and the potential for expanding Cuisine de la ‘Pocalypse. #Independentfilm, #filmmaking, #characterdevelopment, #production, #VFX, #filmreviews, #auditioning, #funding, #creativeprocess  The Movie Official page - https://www.cuisinedelapocalypse.com/ IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19244466/ Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Cuisine-Pocalypse-Kyle-Weingart/dp/B0FR3MC6BW TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@cuisinedelapocalypse Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cuisinedelapocalypse/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CuisinedelaPocalypse The Production Company 99Productions Site - https://www.99productionsmt.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/99productionsmt/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/99productionsmt YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRdvFC_oFUqU82_UvWcF0yQ Individuals Kyle Weingart - https://www.instagram.com/kyleweingartmt/ Zuzu Weingart - https://www.instagram.com/zuzuweingart/ Mighet Matanane - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5999436/?ref_=ttfc_fcr_3_8

We have been absent from the podcast for a few weeks, but if you want to know why, you have to tune in! We have updates for ya, and man, we have some good "tea" for ya this episode. As always, pop a squat, hit the like, share, subscribe, and until next time #supportindiefilmmakers and #keepwatchingfilms. Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SilentFlightMedia/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/silentflightmedia/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@silentflightmedia/search  Johnny at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/J0HNNYN0VA/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamjohnnynova/  Ticktock - https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjohnnynova?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacU_NV4YUmec5ayC6rE6ubu3ab_sZxt_toFxrOuoZn6kjbJaS8mFrpQho4H8g_aem_Jd8oNragYoBsqCuzxFIeoA  

This week, we sit down with Bryan Louzil, Vice President of Business Development at the streaming service "mometu," which hosts over 10,000 films carefully curated by his team, focusing on underrated and independent filmmakers. He is also the founder of the Mometu College Film Festival, now in its third year and steadily growing, as well as a fellow podcaster. Join us as we discuss the importance of making connections as filmmakers, a secret to getting into festivals, and the business side of filmmaking. There's a wealth of great information, so be sure to download, like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Until next week, don't forget to #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindiefilmmaking. Our Indiegogo campaign is still going on, so if you would like to support it, follow the link - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/texas-tales-of-terror-a-feature-horror-film/x/20479511#/ Their socials: Mometu Website - https://mometu.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/freemometu Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/freemometu/# TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@freemometu YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@freemometu LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mometu-inc More for me and you Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@mometupodcast Mometu College Film Festival - https://filmfreeway.com/MometuCollegeFilmFestival

This week, Johnny brings on our very own rising star, Ixchel Villarreal, for a "tea session." Not only did we realize we're a bunch of old farts, but we also had fun learning about her and her ambitions, as well as some other interesting facts. Pop a squat and take a listen. Be sure to like, share, follow, and visit our Indiegogo campaign to help us out until next time! #keepwatchingfilm and #supportindiefilmmakers.   Indiegogo - https://igg.me/at/gJXPkTohWSw/x/20479511#/ YouTube -  https://youtu.be/7b3h_I_x3_o  Ixchel's links: IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15998128/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ixchel.villarreal/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Ixchel-Villarreal-100070084240007/?locale=km_KH 

This week's episode features an interview with Robert Cantu, Director, producer, and festival host of Thru the Lens Film Festival. Robert's upbringing through the Hollywood system to the independent film scene and hosting his film festival has taught him valuable lessons that we can all apply to our toolbox. So take a seat and listen. Until next week, be sure to like, share, and follow.    Don't forget we are still looking for sponsors for our film, click on the link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/texas-tales-of-terror-a-feature-horror-film/x/20479511#/    Robert's links: IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1072016/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corpusfusion  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corpusfusion?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MTRpNTJpMnM0bXM2cw==  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@corpusfusion1574  X - https://x.com/fusioncorpus?fbclid=IwY2xjawK4EnlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLUW41eFZVTlBXU3FHNzJHAR6JizlhGn7UZOi58WTVUF_TKHu04S1ePFnRyVHvD4vzkviQR2N9wamoVnS4CA_aem_PiWdL0s-RKjulq9X2uzF4w   

This week, we are pleased to have one of the hardest-working Directors, CJ Goodwyn, with us to help us understand the business of filmmaking. We, as creatives, sometimes forget that we need to balance ourselves as business people as well. With two films in theatrical release, his business model is one to take a look at as filmmakers. He is more than willing to sit with us and give us great advice, as well as share his lessons learned. Join us and learn something new today on the podcast. Be sure to hit the like, share, and subscribe buttons to stay up-to-date and never miss an episode. Until next week, be sure to #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindiefilmmakers  You can watch this episode at our YouTube chanel - https://youtu.be/li0DQP3dAaA    Follow CJ Goodwin on his links IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8580951/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cj.goodwyn.9/  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@cjgoodwyndirector  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cjgoodwyn/   

This week, we finally reveal the big secret we've been itching to share. Yup we have decided to take on a feature film as Film Noobs and prove to the world that "we can do it" in water boy voice style. Anyway, join us as we discuss the process so far, where we stand, and where we're headed over the next few weeks. Additionally, we have an Indiegogo campaign that you can visit and support us with. So until next week, be sure to click the like, share, subscribe, and as always #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindiefilmmakers Indiegogo account: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/texas-tales-of-terror-a-feature-horror-film/x/20479511#/ 

We have some exciting news for you, but you must watch for the official announcement this Tuesday, May 27, 2025!!! Also, in this episode, Johnny sat with the man himself, not the "Official" Jesus, but Gylon A. Jackson. We had a lot of laughs and shared a little about what he does and his influence in the San Antonio scene. Don't forget to #supportindifilmmakers and #keepwatchingfilms To watch this episode, go to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/YgGS4hkNS_E     You can follow Gylon on his socials: Official Webpage - https://vodpodmedia.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gylon2 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gylonj/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@vodpodmedia  

In this week's episode, Johnny sits down with Samuel Ali to talk a bit about some of the eventful journeys that Samuel has taken on his journey in the film industry, from working at the video store to walking with the dead. Join us for this week's episode by downloading it, liking and sharing, but most of all, don't forget to subscribe! As always, don't forget to #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindiefilmmakers until next week. Watch this episode over at our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/I-fYytaDAgc  You can look up Samuel on his socials:  IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8308271/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/revsammy/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samuelaliproductions/       

In case you missed it, here is the recording from our first live broadcast from Dark Side Brick Oven Pizza Co in Boerne, TX. We are celebrating May 4th and their one-year anniversary. Thank you⁨,  ⁨@star.killer77-27⁩  for opening the doors to his place. Also, thank you to  ⁨ ⁨@castofthepod⁩  Josh and Deb for lending the video equipment. Until next time #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindiefilmmakers.  To watch this episode, go to our YouTube page at https://youtu.be/RpWFeVxUy58    Follow the socials for Dark Side Brick Oven Pizza Co: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/darkside_pizza_co?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Webpage - https://darksidebrickovenpizza.com  Starkiller77 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/star.killer77?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== his YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@star.killer77-27  Cast of the Pod's Socials Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/castofthepod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Linktree - https://linktr.ee/CastOfThePod   

This week, Johnny has "DP" Jessica in his hot seat to discuss her career and, of course, talk smack with her. They cover her career from animation to being on a feature film set and all of the jobs she has had. Listen with us and be sure to like, share, and subscribe. Until next week, be sure to #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindiefilmmakers. You can follow our podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/CF1obwNIIJs  Jessica's Socials IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2354920/    Webpage - https://aztec3m.wixsite.com/jm-animation/gallery    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=139800853    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessica902martinez/    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-martinez-30a35822/    Staff Me Up - https://app.staffmeup.com/profile/jessicaem#credits-public  

This Week, we have the one and only Director, Author, and Actor Keekee Suki on to talk about his new film, Mr. Marbles. We also take the time to look at the Director/Actor relationship and talk about his personal journey to get to where he is now. This is one interview you don't want to miss. So, tune in and check this episode out. Be sure, as always, to #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindiefilmmakers  You can watch this episode over at our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/K9loQ5Cc92Q  Also, be sure to follow Keekee's socials at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Abraham-Takatsuki/100008397001644/?_rdr  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keekee_suki/  IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10539816/bio/  His Book - https://www.amazon.com/Out-abyss-Abraham-Roy-Takatsuki/dp/B08W36XBC7/ref=sr_1_36?crid=2F90P1SSQQG8U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.saZjCu1f6L1LZtSA4kpJKXSWB0R_Bv1xYQM2GP7KtTb6fn7N0GTQXgUP88N9oYmoHjdz8_t7gTxKchotU2YtpfzythOsz0Qam9ejHXOJJoPCT2rTa3KQaM-C5h_zSe1MCLQc9f1H2r0najqby5o9i1Deov2lJMTiDRNyQftmF0M2eok0TJFsMIIjuveIF01jRt7uGboL2l5gi4_ENwLLwEj01YUxR4nbjMEB5RlG4AkV1SPKnjWINHIqmdSYxgKdgl_YiCLfqAwBfXqDCjH_HLOtvhd0dvASv6O1bkLIkSA.pU8m2Px-mr2ubvC8xMMyIhqq8J1Zzo4iMOA6gIxe7D8&dib_tag=se&keywords=out+of+the+abyss&qid=1745055763&sprefix=out+of+the+abyss%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-36   

This week on the podcast, we continue our shenanigans as we strive to stay the course and bring you only the best of our selves, which, honestly, the bar isn't set very high. (We are just glad that we are still on the air!) With no real sense of direction, this week we sit around as always, talking smack about a few movies we saw and a few other things we would like to see this upcoming month. We ask that you take a seat with us, share with others the good word of our very own Podcast Jesus, and subscribe. As always, we ask that you #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindifilmmakers If you want to watch this podcast on our YouTube page, follow the link: https://youtu.be/pwzmQ0ramUM 

This week on Film Noobs, Johnny interviews Executive Producer Jacqueline Delgado of Quarter Moon Productions for his first solo interview. Please pull up a seat and listen. Let him know what you think by clicking like or commenting. Be sure to share and subscribe while you're at it, and as always #keepwatchingfilms and #supportindifilmmakers. You can watch the interview over at our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/tBKFJ1ikUF0 If you can go over and follow Quarter Moon Productions and support their projects: Webpage - https://www.3qmp.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/QuarterMoonProductions/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXTQbrNB3GapudH1hTPJaeg  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3qmpsa/ 

This week, join AJ as he covers some of the new and upcoming major projects from the big guys that we are excited about. Join us and see what we think. Let us know if we missed something you would like us to look at. So hit the like, share, subscribe, and as always #keepwatchingfilm and #supportindiefilmamkers You can watch AJ over at our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/xn10Xfn8nBI 

This week, we talk to Director, writer, and DP Avai d'Amico about his latest film, "Question of Guilt, " which is now available on streaming. He also discusses his other movies and his steps to getting where he is now. Join us, and we hope you take away a few nuggets of knowledge from Avai. As always, please share, like, subscribe, and #keepwatchingmovies and #supportindifilmaking  To watch this podcast, you can go to our YouTube page:  If you want to get in touch with Avai, you can follow him or reach out at the following links: https://youtu.be/leR2wsTJhqQ  Webpage: https://www.avai.media/  IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4352265/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avaidamico/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/akindofmystery  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcQyayeIdekPFMmtLkELNQ  X: https://www.twitter.com/akindofmystery  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avaidamico/ 

Join us back this time and welcome our new Co-Host, Johnny, actor, writer, and now peanut gallery member. Hopefully, you won't mind some of the changes, and let's go on this little adventure together. Listen and share some of your favorite movies, or just sit back and hear us make total fools of ourselves. Either way, we hope you like, share, and subscribe!  Check out the video to this podcast on our channel: https://youtu.be/0kVjRyNgNEo

Yup, just when the bad taste of bad podcasting was leaving your mouth we are back! These two summer blockbuster flicks drove us back and man do we have a few things to say about both movies. The good, the bad and everything in between. Join us as we review both films and as always talk about random movies stuffs as well. Be sure to like, share and leave us your comment as to what you thought about either film. for the video portion of the podcast go over to our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/CGJn4ycCpeE 

Happy 2024 and welcome back! Just a short message from us to you and we will hopefully continue to see you on a regular schedule this year, wish us luck!