How do you get your first feature made? It's the question every aspiring filmmaker wants answered. Today Ryan speaks with Ricky Staub—writer, director, and entrepreneur. After coming off the success of his first narrative project, The Cage, Ricky connected with the producers that would help make his first feature a reality.
He and Ryan cover everything from his years working under the prolific producer Sam Mercer, to starting his own commercial company to hone his technical craft. They explore and dive deep into a discussion about the path and experiences of writing and directing his first feature film.
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From Short Story to Studio Bidding War
A Brand New Way to Get a Film Made
Independent Filmmaking: Pitching, Budgeting, & Casting
Sound Mixing Amazon’s The Boys
Getting Ambitious with an Indie Budget
Editing HBO's Mare of Easttown
Developing, Pitching, and Selling Feature Films
The Importance of a 1st AD
Directing Extraction with Sam Hargrave
Writing/Directing 'I Care a Lot'
Telling Stories that Matter
Making a Creature Feature
Don't wait for Hollywood to Make Your Film
Finding Success in Filmmaking
Making and Distributing Your Film Independently
How a Hollywood Legend Directs Actors
Directing a Blockbuster with an Indie Budget
Writing & Directing Story Driven Horror
Emotionally Impactful Cinematography w/ Jody Lee Lipes
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