Filmmaking (Actually)

Filmmaking (Actually)

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On the Filmmaking (Actually) podcast, award-winning indie filmmaker Koura Linda talks all things indie film, from project development through navigating the festival circuit! With over 30 completed projects under her belt since late 2016, over 200 award nominations and almost 70 awards, Koura gives the nitty-gritty on what it takes to make a film. From finding (or writing) a good story, to casting and auditioning, getting funding, planning for post production, utilizing festivals to grow your...
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Episode List

Episode 68: Summer Blockbusters - Is Kindness (Actually) The Real Punk Rock?

Aug 1st, 2025 9:29 PM

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Join Koura as she examines what makes the blockbusters of 2025 so good - and how there are lessons to be learned from them for indie filmmakers.If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.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 and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Episode 67: How Do You Keep Your Story, But Create Trending Content, Actually? (Part 3)

Jul 22nd, 2025 5:06 PM

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.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 and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Episode 66: How Do You Keep Your Story, But Create Trending Content, Actually? (Part 2)

Apr 26th, 2025 4:06 PM

Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/space_dream_productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.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 and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Episode 65: Real Talk - What could go wrong when making a film (actually)? "The List" film breakdown (Part 2)

Apr 20th, 2025 12:18 AM

What could go wrong when making a film on a deadline? We're interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to share a special two-part episode on our 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge film entry! Koura dives into the nitty gritty, going over all the moving parts that went into making it! What went wrong? And of course, what went right!You can watch the film ⁠here⁠. There are spoilers in the episode, so check out the film first! It's only 6 minutes!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, ⁠check out our Patreon⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠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 and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

Episode 64: Real Talk: What could go wrong when making a film (actually)? “The List” film breakdown (Part 1)

Apr 16th, 2025 3:47 AM

What could go wrong when making a film on a deadline? We're interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to share a special two-part episode on our 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge film entry! Koura dives into the nitty gritty, going over all the moving parts that went into making it! What went wrong? And of course, what went right!You can watch the film here. There are spoilers in the episode, so check out the film, first! It's only 6 minutes!If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠filmmakingactually@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out our Patreon. ⁠⁠⁠⁠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 and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!

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