407: Feb. 28, 2011: Cioffi Might Want To Break Into Indie Film

Marc and Cioffi welcome Listener Franz and his friend Richard, producers of the short film Fracture, to the studio. They're trying to raise $1,500 to complete their film and Cioffi has some interesting ideas about how to make that happen.

Originally aired February 28, 2011|The Pico-Robertson Era|Download MP3

Chapters (12)

00:00Intro & Lack of PrepNew intro produced by John; Marc admits to watching 'Hoarders' instead of prepping for the guests.
02:44Fracture Film PitchFranz and Richard describe their drama short about a mother searching for her daughter.
04:37Mike's Creative ControlMike tries to negotiate EP credits, merchandise rights, and 'more boobs' in exchange for money.
07:37Writing Process & PeyoteDiscussion on the writing process and Mike's specific advice on where to buy peyote in Las Vegas.
11:03Funding & Big TobaccoThe guests discuss their $1,500-$2,000 budget; Mike suggests seeking sponsorship from 'Big Tobacco' and 'Camel Snus'.
14:54Selling OutMarc questions the guests on how much they are willing to sell out for $2,000.
16:37Scripting Mike's LifeMike proposes a 'Last Action Hero' reboot and Marc imagines scripting Mike's daily commute as an action movie.
20:14Film School DynamicsFranz and Richard discuss their partnership and the power dynamics of student film crews.
24:24Cinematic InfluencesThe guests cite 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' and Michel Gondry as inspirations.
26:28Mike's Acting & FootballMike attempts to voice a child; Marc riffs on Mike's obsession with football penalties.
29:14Indiegogo PromotionFinal push for the film's crowdfunding campaign and website.
35:32Marc's Indie Past & OutroMarc mentions a $60,000 feature he co-wrote in 2006 before closing the show.

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