From Boy Scouts to Big Decks: Filmmaker Rylan Tuohy Shares His Journey In episode 162 of the Get Reelisms Podcast, Christine Chen and Adam Chase Rani welcome special guest Rylan Tuohy. Rylan talks about his creative beginnings on YouTube, his experience in participating and winning Boy Scouts video competitions, and his journey into filmmaking. He elaborates on his process in creating the project 'Big Decks,' discussing how he raised over $115,000 on Kickstarter and managed a crew of 70 people. The conversation also delves into the importance of marketing, the transition from YouTube to Instagram as a content platform, and the value of collaboration and effective communication on set. This episode is full of insightful advice for aspiring filmmakers and those interested in the behind-the-scenes of independent filmmaking and self-distribution. 

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf) 

Guest: Rylan Tuohy

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00:00 Introduction to the Get Reelisms Podcast 

00:59 Meet Rylan Tuohy: Filmmaker and Navy Veteran 

01:54 The Making of Big Decks: Inspiration and Process 

04:13 From Small Crews to Big Productions 

13:21 The Evolution of YouTube and Social Media 

15:06 The Importance of Marketing for Filmmakers 

21:29 Inspiration from Established Filmmakers 

22:19 The Reality of Self-Distribution 

24:53 Don't Be Precious About Your Work 

26:22 Diversifying Your Skills 

28:18 The Importance of Communication on Set 

37:03 Empowering Your Crew 

44:51 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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