The Double Down Film Community is Blowing Up the Scene!

This past month saw not one, but two, Double Down Film Show listeners and community members get major recognition for their new projects and some great ink in major publications. I've kept in touch with both of these filmmakers as they launched these projects and it's always mad inspiring to watch filmmakers and projects grow and take off.

In case you missed the news...

LORIEN GREEN, GETS A WRITE UP IN WIRED MAGAZINE FOR HER DOC, GOING CARDBOARD

Peep this article about first time filmmaker, Down and Dirty DV fan and self-admitted geeky mom, Lorien Green's, new documentary Going Cardboard: A Board Game Documentary. You go girl!

Check out the Wired Magazine Article.










AL THOMPSON'S JOHNNY B. HOMELESS WEB SERIES TAKES TOP PRIZE AT THE NEW YORK TV FESTIVAL

Long-time actor and emerging filmmaker, Al Thompson's new web series, Johnny B. Homeless, starring Saturday Night Live cast member, Kenan Thompson, just won The Audience Choice Award at the New York TV Festival.

Peep the article in The Hollywood Reporter.



Proof positive that hustle, drive and creativity can still overcome a lack of resources. Congrats to these original members of the Double Down Film Community. Don't stop. Get it. Get it.

Best Double Down Film Show Ever!

Last night’s show was great and went right to core mission of The Double Down Film Show - to help you succeed and stay inspired as you make your way in the film and tv industry. We had more people in the chat room and listening in LIVE than ever before. (Truth is we were just getting warmed up and could've easily gone another hour!)

Listen to the show for yourself on the player below. Here are just a few comments we got from listeners already:

“GREAT JOB MAN !!!!!!!! I listened to the radio show and ya said the truth”
- Eric Arriola

"I'm sure I don't have to tell you that the show is excellent. I also know that I don't have to tell you that I really enjoyed listening and will continue to listen. It's very motivating not only to film makers, but entrepreneurs, artists, designers and dreamers. I really enjoyed it. You two are top notch. Thanks for sharing the wisdom."
-Lenny Mayers

"Your blogtalkradio presentation was awesome! I can't wait for the next 20 lessons."
-Amanda Guest

“Nice show, I listened in. Keep up the good work :))”
- Jacqueline Cofield N’Namdi

“Great show tonight, Anthony. Each one, teach one in full effect- beautiful, just beautiful.”
- Kia M. Neal

“Pete that was AWESOME. I got a chance to listen tonight…..Thank you and Anthony so much. I am fired up, inspired and just so open to the many possibilities. As you say Onward and Upward….Continued blessings to you!!!!!!!!!!!!”
- Richarda Abrams

To get the complete breakdown of our “20 Filmmaking Lessons Learned the Hard Way” you’ve gotta join the DOUBLE DOWN FILM COMMUNITY. This will be uploaded to the site later today exclusively for our members, as well as my and Pete's “Recommended Reading List”!

20 Lessons We Learned The Hard Way

This week myself and co-host, Pete Chatmon, are going straight to the core mission of the Double Down Film Show- to give you "the real" on advancing in the film and tv industry in a special episode entitled, Filmmaking Lessons We Learned the Hard Way.

This will be a candid point-by-point conversation on all the most valuable and practical wisdom that we learned only through many years of experience in the industry.

Everyone is encouraged to participate directly by sharing your own stories of Lessons You Learned the Hard Way by logging into The Double Down Film Community and leaving a comment on our Forum.

After the show our full list will be emailed exclusively to members of The Double Down Film Community.

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

Date / Time: Wednesday February 11 - 9pm-10pm

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Double Down Keeps It Real w/ Anthony Mackie

Click the link above to listen to the all new episode of THE DOUBLE DOWN FILM SHOW. (Don't forget to first turn off the "Down and Dirty DV Channel" in the upper right column of this blog to avoid two things playing at once.) Myself and co-host, Pete Chatmon, interviewed actor, Anthony Mackie (She Hate Me, Million Dollar Baby, Eagle Eye) about the upcoming release of NOTORIOUS in which he portrays Tupac Shakur.

We also delved into what filmmakers need to know when working with A-List talent. This is entertainment and education for those in the game and those looking to make their mark. NOTORIOUS actor, Dennis L.A. White, was also featured and interviewed during the show when things got a little heated with a caller from the (702) area code.

True to the show's mission our guests all kept it realler than real. I promise you won't hear any candid advice or comments like this on Entertainment Tonight or MTV. Stay tuned for the next one...every Wednesday night.

Listen in and let us know your thoughts!

And join the DOUBLE DOWN FILM COMMUNITY!