Filmmaking (Actually)

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! This episode is excerpted from a panel where Koura sat down for an interview discussing the latest Space Dream Productions film project, called The Heist -- which is available to watch right now for free on the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge YouTube channel -- with Dr. Stephanie Van on her YouTube channel This Ability Clinic. Koura Linda is the director and star of “The Heist,” a short film created for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge of 2024, which tasked filmmakers with making a short film from start to finish in a WEEK. Koura shares her experience collaborating with a team of disabled filmmakers to create a buddy comedy where half the dialogue is in ASL and the entire film passes the Bechdel test. Dr. Van is an interventional pain management specialist, double board certified in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation, and an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where she promotes disability-conscious healthcare education for every body. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠patreon.com/spacedreamfilms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes! 2atapmgk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! This episode is a Part One of Two excerpts from a panel exclusive to Patreon supporters diving into the ins and outs and stuff no one likes talking about: how do you finance your dreams, actually? Special guest Maya Weinreb of Solvency Now Bookkeeping joins Koura for this episode. Solvency Now is a bookkeeping company focused on delivering complete and perfect bookkeeping & financial records which results in your peace of mind, and Maya has some really priceless insight to the world of personal finance. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠patreon.com/spacedreamfilms⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! This episode is the Part Two, excerpted from a panel exclusive to Patreon supporters diving into the ins and outs and stuff no one likes talking about: how do you finance your dreams, actually? Special guest Maya Weinreb of Solvency Now Bookkeeping joins Koura for this episode. Solvency Now is a bookkeeping company focused on delivering complete and perfect bookkeeping & financial records which results in your peace of mind, and Maya has some really priceless insight to the world of personal finance. If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠patreon.com/spacedreamfilms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Listen to this special bonus episode that is a throwback to 2020, when Koura joined Spacey on an episode of The Disney Positive Podcast. Through the conversation, you find out who Koura is and what makes her that way as they discuss her views on filmmaking and creativity. Then they talk about what Koura loves about all things Disney, and the game show portion that decides what they will talk about leads to some interesting discoveries and insights that you won't want to miss! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/spacedreamfilms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, Koura Linda dives into that deep dark well of zero-budget filmmaking! But is it even possible? Or is it a myth? If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at ⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠. And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠patreon.com/spacedreamfilms⁠. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Welcome to another episode of Filmmaking (Actually)! In this episode, written by Spacey, Koura Linda shares a valuable piece of advice that has helped her and Spacey and other storytellers: it's all about feeling. Emotions are an essential component of storytelling, and audiences seek an emotional connection and response from what they watch. There is a misguided notion that special effects or star-studded casts are what audiences crave in movies and shows. However, that's only partially true! If you have any questions for Koura or any of our other guests, or if you just want to say hello, send an email to filmmakingactually@gmail.com. And if you're looking for an interactive community of filmmakers, be sure to check out patreon.com/spacedreamfilms, where you can join for as little as $1.99 a month and stay up-to-date with the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Don't miss this insightful episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

In this episode, our host Koura Linda speaks with a panel of film professionals at various stages of their filmmaking  careers: SCAD 2022 Valedictorian and full-time filmmaker Sarah M. Penn, UCF Screenwriting Bachelor's Program student and Film Production Intern, Joselyn Martinez, full-time VFX artist for major Hollywood motion pictures Alex Heffner, and 2022 Austin Film Festival Winner, Writer Nick Gambino about the pros and cons and pros and cons of film school. All of these filmmakers are on different paths when it comes to formal education's involvement in their careers, and because no two paths are the same, this panel discusses the many, many options available for those looking for a career in film. While the full conversation will be shared exclusively on our Patreon, and portions of the panel will be shared here, during the audience Q&A there were some questions about how to manage what it takes to make it in the film industry, especially when living with various disabilities, but the insights shared can be valuable for anyone. Join us as we explore this important and often overlooked aspect of filmmaking!  Do you have a question for Koura, or any of our other guests? Or just want to say hello? Send an email to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! We'd love to hear from you. And if you want to be part of an interactive community of filmmakers, be sure to check out patreon.com/spacedreamfilms. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join and stay up-to-date with the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Plus, you'll be part of the behind-the-scenes action and have the opportunity to connect with other passionate filmmakers. Don't miss this insightful episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking Actually, so be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Get ready to hear from a true rising star! On this episode of "Filmmaking Actually," Koura Linda sits down with Sarah M. Pennington, a recent film school graduate, motivational speaker, and USA National Miss Independence State 2022. Sarah received a BFA in Film & TV at SCAD, the Savannah College of Art and Design, with a minor in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. As a passionate advocate for mental health and invisible disabilities, Sarah uses her platform as a motivational speaker to inspire others with her story of courage and self-love. In this episode, Sarah shares her thoughts on the ins and outs of attending film school, including the pros and cons of pursuing a degree in this industry. Koura and Sarah also discusses the importance of breaking down barriers in the entertainment industry and share their experiences and let you, the listener, decide for yourself. Do you have a question for Sarah or Koura? Or just want to say hello? Send an email to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And if you want to be part of an interactive community of filmmakers, check out patreon.com/spacedreamfilms where you can join for as little as $1.99 a month. Stay up-to-date with the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team and be part of the behind-the-scenes action. Don't miss this insightful episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda and Spaceship for Part Two of a two-part series featuring Space Dream Productions' third Patreon-exclusive event! A live virtual panel with Team SpaceLilly answering your questions about storytelling and movie-making and more. You can watch the entire event as a video on the Space Dream Productions Patreon page, but! You can enjoy this audio-only version - and who knows, you might even learn something! If you want to ask a question, leave a comment, or say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team are working on - be a part of the interactive Space Dream Productions community for as little as $1.99 a month! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda and Spaceship for Part One of a two-part series featuring Space Dream Productions' third Patreon-exclusive event! A live virtual panel with Team SpaceLilly answering your questions about storytelling and movie-making and more. You can watch the entire event as a video on the Space Dream Productions Patreon page, but! You can enjoy this audio-only version - and who knows, you might even learn something! If you want to ask a question, leave a comment, or say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team are working on - be a part of the interactive Space Dream Productions community for as little as $1.99 a month! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda for Part Two of a two-part series featuring Space Dream Productions' second Patreon-exclusive event! A live virtual panel with established writers of film, TV, and novels give some fascinating and thought-provoking insights about their processes and approaches to telling great stories. You can watch the entire event as a video on the Space Dream Productions Patreon page, but! You can enjoy this audio-only version - featuring writers Monique Impagliazzo, Nick Gambino, Sarah Daly, and Nora Raleigh Baskin - and their unique perspectives on the behind-the-scenes view into the world of writing. If you want to ask a question, leave a comment, or say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team are working on - be a part of the interactive Space Dream Productions community for as little as $1.99 a month! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda for Part One of two episodes featuring Space Dream Productions' second Patreon-exclusive event! A live virtual panel with established writers of film, TV, and novels give some fascinating and thought-provoking insights about their processes and approaches to telling great stories. You can watch the entire event as a video on the Space Dream Productions Patreon page, but! You can enjoy this audio-only version - featuring writers Monique Impagliazzo, Nick Gambino, Sarah Daly, and Nora Raleigh Baskin - and their unique perspectives on the behind-the-scenes view into the world of writing. If you want to ask a question, leave a comment, or say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team are working on - be a part of the interactive Space Dream Productions community for as little as $1.99 a month! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda as she discusses the pitching of your project! Whether you want to sell your project, or if you want to gain funding or support so that you can have creative involvement from start to finish, there's a lot to talk about and learn on this subject. So listen to Koura's take on all this, and who knows - you might actually something - ta-da! If you want to ask a question, leave a comment, or say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team are working on - be a part of the interactive Space Dream Productions community for as little as $1.99 a month! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda as she discusses the import, impact, and impetus of the movie event of 2022, "Top Gun: Maverick," the long-anticipated sequel to the original 1986 Tom Cruise vehicle. But what sets it apart from the pitfalls of substandard remake/reboot/sequel/IP rehashing? And why does its success have a massive impact on mainstream movies and indie filmmaking alike? Listen to Koura's take on all this, and who knows - you might even learn something - ta-da! If you want to ask a question, leave a comment, or say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team are working on - be a part of the interactive Space Dream Productions community for as little as $1.99 a month! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda - in Part 2 of a two-part discussion - and an award-winning actress who knows quite a bit about this episode's subject: Merri Jamison. Based in Los Angeles, CA, her credits include films like "Dangerous Company," "Back to Zero," "Welcome to Happy Valley," and "The Second Coming of Christ" with Tom Sizemore and Jason London, as well as the Twenty One Pilots music video for "My Blood." Merri has also graced the screen in a few Space Dream Productions projects, including Koura's film "Names On The Wall" - available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video - as well as the lead role in Koura's live-action/animated short "Bringer of War," available on our website. The idea and challenge of acting, to take a character and turn it into something personal, to make people believe that you are that character and take them on a journey - is something at which Merri excels and then some. So if you want to learn the ins and outs and ups and downs of being an actor - or actress - from someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience, you've come to the right place. Who knows, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da! If you want to ask a question, leave a comment, or say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team are working on - be a part of the interactive Space Dream Productions community for as little as $1.99 a month! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda as she answers the question posed in the title of this bonus content episode - it may save your (acting) life!! If you want to ask a question or just want to say 'hello there', write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda and an award-winning actress who knows quite a bit about this episode's subject: Merri Jamison. Based in Los Angeles, CA, her credits include films like "Dangerous Company," "Back to Zero," "Welcome to Happy Valley," and "The Second Coming of Christ" with Tom  Sizemore and Jason London, as well as the Twenty One Pilots music video for "My Blood." Merri has also graced the screen in a few Space Dream Productions projects, including Koura's film "Names on the Wall," available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, as well as the lead role in Koura's live-action/animated short "Bringer of War," which is available on our website. The idea and challenge of acting, to take a character and turn it into  something personal, to make people believe that you are that character and take them on a journey - is something at which Merri excels and then some. So if you want to learn the ins and outs and ups and downs of being an actor - or actress - from someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience, you've come to the right place. Who knows, you might learn something (actually) - ta-da! Be sure to tune in for Part 2 of this convo in the next episode! If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda and her husband Spaceship, host of the Disney Positive Podcast, as they discuss the final episode (and the series as a whole) of "Obi-Wan Kenobi", starring Ewan McGregor in the title role and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, streaming in its entirety on Disney Plus. If you want some spoiler-filled spirited discussion about the filmmaking, storytelling, performances and more, you won't want to miss this!  If you want to ask a question or just want to say 'hello there', write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda as she discusses what it takes to be a filmmaker  full-time. It's not all fun and games, but the hard work can be worth it. Do you ever wonder what it takes? If so, have a listen to her story, and who knows - you might even learn a thing or two - ta-da!  If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support

Join Koura Linda for Space Dream Productions' first Patreon-exclusive event, a live virtual panel with festival directors giving some inside baseball about judging, film selection, and festival programming. You can watch the entire event on the Space Dream Productions Patreon page, but you can enjoy this preview - featuring Fernando A. Mico, R. Zoe Judd, Wendy Robbins, Ebony Roberts, and TL Westgate - and their unique perspective on the behind-the-scenes view into the world of film festivals. If you want to ask a question or just want to say hello, write to filmmakingactually@gmail.com! And check out spacedreamfilms.com and patreon.com/spacedreamfilms for the latest projects that Koura and the Space Dream team is working on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually/support