Brandon Riley
Brandon Riley

About

Film production veteran Brandon Riley does a deep dive with film industry leaders in the production sphere that work in Film, Television and Online Productions. Brandon's conversations focus on strategies, systems, technology, and overall best practices in creating media in the world of indie filmmaking and film production.

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  • Dori Zavala - Rights, Clearances & Cash: The Roadmap to a Solid Production
    In this insightful episode of Go for Production, host Brandon Riley sits down with Dori Zavala as they talk everything legal. With over 23 years of experience in legal, business, and finance, Dori has made it her mission to guide filmmakers through...
  • Jens Jacob - CEO of Saturation.io discusses financial systems in filmmaking
    In this episode we talk with Jens Jacob CEO of https://sypher.studio/and CEO of https://saturation.io/?ref=go4production Jens is an experienced Producer. Some of his films include After Death, The Heart of Man and Don't Feed the Children....
  • Robert 'Skid' Skidmore - All things to consider when working with background actors
    In this episode we talk with https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1041556/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_6_q_robert%2520skidmore about his experience working with background actors. Skid is an experienced Assistant Director and host of the Below The Line Podcast....
  • Rose Beale - Using people skills when working in production
    In this episode we speak with https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3624150/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 (http://www.instagram.com/laurenrosebeale on Instagram) about using people skills when solving problems and working in production. Rose has worked as a Production...
  • John Francis Collins - Tools and tricks to working in Locations
    In this episode we talk with John Francis Collins about his experience working as a Location Scout, Location Manager and ALM. John is a veteran Locations Expert who has worked on countless movies. A few of the films that John has worked on include...
  • David H. Venghaus Jr. - Working as an AD on virtual productions
    In this episode we talk with David H. Venghaus Jr. (@davidvenghaus on instagram) about his experience working as an AD on films that encompass VFX, Virtual Production and new technology. Dave is a veteran DGA 1st Assistant Director who has worked...
  • Mirko Urania - CEO of WrapTime discuss going digital with out times
    In this episode we chat with Mirko Urania (CEO of WrapTime) about going digital with out-times and creating a production report in minutes. Visit the website http://www.wraptime.io
  • Brent Emery - Packaging projects and navigating film finance
    In this episode we chat with Brent Emery (@brentalanemery on instagram) about packaging and financing projects. About Brent Emery Sundance award-winning producer Brent Emery brings over fifteen years of international film strategy and business...
  • Luke DeBoer - CEO of Set Hero discusses creating call sheets and pr's in a digital age
    In this episode we chat with Luke DeBoer (CEO of Set Hero) about all things digital with call sheets, production reports and more.... Visit the website https://setheroapp.com and https://moviemagictoexcel.com/
  • Josh Weinberg and Ashlynn Hodges with RABS discuss all things digital with Background Actors
    In this episode we check in with Josh Weinberg and Ashlyn Hodges (RABS team) to see how the pandemic has effected their business and what new and interesting insights they have learned. Visit the website to sign up and learn more about their APP...
  • Robin Kincade - How to become a successful film production assistant
    In this Episode we speak with Robin Kincade (@kincadeproductions on instagram) about working as a successful production assistant in film and tv. Robin has over 20 years experience as a freelance producer, location scout and photographer for some of...
  • Bruce Van Dusen - Inside the mind of a commercial director
    In this episode we talk with Bruce Van Dusen (@brucevandusen1 on instagram) about his new book and his experience working as a Commercial Director. Bruce has directed over a thousand commercials, three movies and a documentary. Recently he released a...
  • Phillip Rush - Filming a movie during a pandemic using the Safe Way Forward Guidelines
    In this episode we talk with Phillip Rush about his recent adventure filming a movie during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Phillip Rush (@philliprush on instagram) is an experienced 1st AD based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania who has worked on...
  • Abe Martinez - The value of mentorship and building relationships that matter
    Abraham Martinez (_abemartinez_ on instagram) is a Director of Photography who has traveled across the world to nearly 60 countries. He started out working on many studio feature films in Hollywood within the camera department on movies such as Flight...
  • Books I've Loved - Cal Newport, Jim Dethmer & Ryan Holliday
    In this episode I’m going to share with you the latest books I’m reading that I highly recommend. Deep Work by Cal Newport The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman and Kaley Warner Klemp The Obstacle is the way by Ryan...
  • Gad Tisch - CEO of Croo Gloo discusses strategies for using technology to solve problems
    In this episode we talk with Gad Tisch. Gad is the founder and president of Croogloo a film and television operations platform. He has a background in film production having worked on numerous films and tv shows. Currently Gad has a mission to...
  • Reviewing the Covid-19 White Paper Guidelines with Lisa Mall and Brandon Riley
    In this episode we discuss the COVID-19 White Paper guidelines with Lisa Mall. Lisa is a DGA 2nd AD-based in Dallas, TX but frequently works across the US in various cities such as New York City, Portland, OR and many others. Her recent projects...
  • Brent Barbano - Co-Founder of Sharegrid discusses the rise of the share economy in the film industry
    In this episode Brent Barbano talks about his experience as a Cinematographer and journey as one of the Co-Founders of Sharegrid. Sharegrid (@sharegrid on instagram) is the largest, most trusted camera sharing community in the world. --- Support...
  • Jules Kovisars - The role of Production Executives, instilling diversity and trusting your team
    In this episode we talk with Jules Kovisars (@JKovisars on twitter) Jules is a Producer, Production Executive and DGA Unit Production Manager. Following graduation from Vassar, Jules was admitted to the DGA trainee program and upon graduation worked...
  • 20 ways to advance your entertainment career in 2020
    In this episode Brandon Riley (@radiantfirst on instagram) the host of Go For Production unpacks 20 ways to advance your entertainment career in 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/go-for-production/support