Friday, October 9, 2009

Producer Monty Ross on the Next Double Down Film Show!

Our special guest on the next Double Down Film Show will be notable film producer, Monty Ross. Monty began his filmmaking career as an acting student at Clark Atlanta University where he had the remarkable experience of being classmates with the likes of Spike Lee, Jasmine Guy, Bill Nunn, and Samuel L. Jackson amongst others.

During a filmmaking career that spans from the 80’s to present day, Monty was one of Spike Lee’s first producing collaborators who co-produced Spike's films, She’s Gotta Have It, School Daze, Do The Right Thing, Crooklyn, Malcolm X and more.

  • How can what you don’t know work to your advantage?

  • What do talented producers look for when choosing directors?

  • How can you develop your own “do or die” attitude and methodology?

  • How can you choose the right project and director to work with?

  • What are the red flags of a potentially bad filmmaking partnership?

Monty Ross will give you his straight-forward advice and candid anecdotes on all of the above in this extended interview on the realities of pushing film projects all the way through from concept to completion with limited resources.

Close the gap between filmmaking theory and filmmaking reality every Wednesday night. The back door to film school is now open.



The Double Down Film Show...Filmmaking
Reality Starts Here!


Listen Live Every Wednesday 9pm-10pm E.S.T.

Call-in Number: (646) 929-1956

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/DoubleDownFilmShow

*PS - If you can't tune in live, you can still stream the show or save the podcast to your iPod later at the site above.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Entertainment Law for Indies on the Next Double Down Film Show


On the next Double Down Film Show we’ll be cracking open the back door to law school to discuss some common legal issues that affect indie filmmakers with our featured guest, entertainment attorney, Andre Des Rochers, whose firm has represented a number of notable indie features, including director Lee Daniel’s hot new project, "PRECIOUS, Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire".


  • At what point in production should you bring an attorney on board?
  • How can you protect yourself in a partnership with collaborators?
  • What is the attorney’s role in feature fundraising?
  • What are some of the red flags of a bad distribution deal?
  • How can you stay out of trouble when using music in your film?

The “Show” is only half the equation, the other half is the “Business”. Just capturing your vision on the screen is hard enough, but successfully seeing that vision all the way through to full distribution requires the input of a good attorney.

Find out what you most need to know to shepherd and protect your vision from concept to premiere…only on the Double Down Film Show.

The Double Down Film Show...Filmmaking Reality Starts Here!

Listen Live Every Wednesday 9pm-10pm E.S.T.

Call-in Number: (646) 929-1956

Listen To It Online Here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/DoubleDownFilmShow

*PS - If you can't tune in live, you can still stream the show or save the podcast to your iPod later at the site above.