Indie Film Tribe: Filmmakers/screenwriters/directors/actors Creating Socially Conscious Content

Audrey Knox has been a literary manager at Cartel Entertainment since 2018. She has staffed writers on shows including HACKS, GINNY & GEORGIA, P-VALLEY, GROWN-ISH, SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE, and REASONABLE DOUBT. Her clients have written feature films, including ALICE, DARLING (Lionsgate), CRUSHED (Tubi), THE SANTA SUMMIT (Hallmark), and the SINGLE BLACK FEMALE franchise (Lifetime). For more actionable advice on how to take your career to the next level, visit Audrey @ audreyknox.substack.com

Tony has worked on stage and in front of the camera acting, in print and film for thirty years. Originally from Chicago, Tony grew love for acting through theatre and now lives in Northern California as a SAG-AFTRA actor and filmmaker. His first feature film, Last Chance Charlene, was screened at the Cinequest Film Fest April 2022. See more info . Tony loves storytelling and started a non-profit film organization, BRAVEMAKER, to support, celebrate and equip filmmakers, actors and brave storytellers of all kinds. They host monthly film screenings, panel discussions and an annual film fest in Redwood City, California as well as hosts a live Youtube show every Wednesday talking to makers all around the world.

Independent feature film producer Franco Sama is a proud member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and boasts a remarkable and extensive history in public speaking, public relations, and nearly two decades of independent film development, production and financing experience. Sama has Executive Produced and/or produced an impressive array of over twenty-four (24) successful independent feature films including most notably, “Guns, Girls and Gambling” starring Gary Oldman, Christian Slater and Dane Cook which is now a cult favorite; this film acquired a distribution deal from Universal Home Entertainment.  Other films Sama has produced include; “Black Limousine” starring David Arquette and Vivica Fox, “Tooth and Nail” starring Michael Madsen and Vinnie Jones, and "Paid" starring Corbin Bernsen.    Sama also serves as Executive Producer on the film festival darling “Petunia” starring Thora Birch, Brittany Snow, and Academy Award winner Christine Lahti. Aspiring screenwriters gain ad

You've seen him killin' it for 7 Seasons on Amazon's hit show Bosch and in emotionally powerful episodes on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. But there's more...he's also the #1 Acting Coach! He's not just another acting coach. He is a consistently working actor and a certified transformation coach. He is passionate about helping actors and all creatives, shift their mindset to find clarity, so they can push through uncertainty and take focused action to reach their dreams. Change your thoughts, change your life is his motto. You're gonna love this episode with The Mindset Guy, DaJuan Johnson. ThinkBiggerCoaching.com

David Rocchio is an attorney, writer, filmmaker, founder, and director of Stowe Story Labs: a nonprofit dedicated to connecting screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers from around the world with seasoned industry professionals to develop skills, and projects, within a network of like-minded artists in a collaborative community.  Stowe Story Labs' ultimate goal is to get film and TV projects made and seen. As a creator,  David Rocchio conceived and co-produced The Gun Shop, an Emmy-nominated documentary that premiered primetime on the UK Channel 4’s Cutting Edge series and then played worldwide.  His award-winning short films have screened internationally and He has several feature and TV scripts, which have placed in top script competitions. As a practicing attorney, he worked both as a litigator and served as legal counsel to Vermont’s Governor Howard Dean, M.D. He consults with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies on mission, internal culture, and complex problem-solving. About Stow

Harmony Unleashed: Angelo Moore's Musical Journey and Artistic Revelation Multi-talented artist Angelo Moore, the legendary frontman of Fishbone, shares deep insights into his diverse musical projects and his creative process. Angelo reveals his current project, 'Dr. Mad Vibe and the Missing Links', a double art installation album with only 500 copies available. He also details his journey into music, from learning the saxophone in junior high school to eventually dabbling in other instruments like the drum and the organ. Highlighting his talents in writing, he shares how his English-teacher parents influenced his poetry and lyric creation process. Angelo also provides aspiring creators with advice on overcoming self-doubt and the importance of not comparing oneself to others. Join Angela Matemotja and Angelo Moore on this musical odyssey, where creativity knows no bounds, and the artistry of one of the industry's legends comes to life. Drmadvibe.com DrMadVibeAndTheMissinLinks AngeloMooreMusic

"From Stage to Page: Levvy Lee Simon's Artistic Odyssey" Angela Matemotja holds an in-depth interview with multiple award-winning playwright, actor, and director, Levy Lee Simon. Lee discusses his journey of becoming a playwright, starting off as an actor, and eventually finding himself in the unique position of storytelling.  He shares the genesis of his NAACP Theater Award nominee for Best Playwright and Ovation Award nominee for Best New Play series, 'For The Love of Freedom', and its anticipated grand launch in New York City. Lee also is planning to launch his memoir in December, based on his unique life experiences. Odyssey Towards the Light. The book launch and signing will take place on, Friday, December 8th, 2023 7 PM at Greenway Court Theatre in Hollywood. 544 N. Fairfax Avenue. 7-10 PM Admission Free. Levy Lee Simon’s memoir takes us on an odyssey from a man child, growing up in Harlem, to HBCUs, NYC Theatre, The Roaring 80s, Sex, drugs, theatre, the fall and rise of an artist, Iowa, and more. And t

Title: "Indie Artist Tribe: Season Four Kickoff - Unveiling the World of Multi-Hyphenate Artists"   Embark on a creative exploration in the Season Four intro of the Indie Artist Tribe podcast. Angela Matemotja, your host, shares her journey since the 2019 season, unveiling a shift from Indie Film Tribe to Indie Artist Tribe. This change reflects her keen interest in spotlighting multi-hyphenate artists across diverse fields, extending beyond film. Get a glimpse into Angela's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she found a renewed focus on screenwriting. Anticipate upcoming episodes featuring interviews with various multi-hyphenate artists and industry experts, offering valuable insight into their creative processes. Mark your calendar for the first official episode release on December 5th.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 01:22 The Transformation from Indie Film Tribe to Indie Artist Tribe 03:40 Being a Multi-Hyphenate Artist 04:11 Podcast Release Schedule and Format 05:22 Where Has Angela Be

This is the final episode for season three. I'm going to go on a bit of a hiatus, even though I'll be on hiatus for a bit, I more than likely will still pop on every now and again whenever I have something exciting to share! What I'm going to be heading into, for those of you that have been listening for a little while now, a few months ago I directed a project called The Good Balloon. I'm about to head into post-production on that.  Finally, as many of you know, my first feature film is out into the world. We've had some wonderful reviews. Please check out Elevate Film on Amazon! Then, with my next feature film, this is the first time I'm actually using a professional script consultant! I'll be working with Pilar and am so nervous and excited about this, which leads me to the topic of today’s episode: Don't not do something, don't not move forward because you feel like you're not ready. elevatefilm.com

S3 EP15 This week’s episode is super duper quick as I bring you along on my journey of the distribution and release of my first feature film ELEVATE.   I hope you are getting something out these tidbits I’m sharing, what I am learning, as well as the behind the scenes of what I am experiencing emotionally and mentally.  The good, the bad, and the ugly Ya’ll!  elevatefilm.com  

Somthing you should know: Most of the time I am pretty grounded, focused, calmish and sturdy. Not this week. This week I am a basket case! Watch video to learn why and then please check out my multi award winning feature film: elevatefilm.com Guys, although I am wracked with fear, I need your help!  I still want as many people as possible to experience ELEVATE.  If you have not yet followed ELEVATE on social media please do so now: Instagram and Facebook.  The month of July will be spent creating awareness that ELEVATE in now available, and I would truly appreciate you sharing on social media and leaving a 5 star review if you enjoy the film. The more online traction and reviews, the better placement it will get on the platforms and the more aware folks will become of this beautiful movie that I am so proud of!  Please follow ELEVATE on Instagram and Facebook.  AND SHARE! I thank you in advance for your support and hope you have an amazing 4th of July weekend! Keep shining good people, KEEP SHINING! For t

If you keep your eyes on the prize, stay hyper focused, determined, do the work, DO THE WORK and don’t give up, you’ll find you’re so called competitors dropping off along the way.   The truth of the matter is, there are tons of folks that “dabble” in this industry and are not operating at a competitive level at all.

S3 Ep12 GloZell Green on attitude, knowing who you are and surrounding yourself with positive folk. What I learned about this particular lady is that she actually IS an actress and has a degree in musical theatre! In reality, she is a self producing actor that did her self producing on YouTube, way before it was a even a thing. She’s been on the internet making people laugh for over a decade and I had such a blast getting to know her. She is such a light and so incredibly inspiring, honest with much wisdom to share. I bring you part one, of my two part interview with the dynamic Glozell Green!   TICKETS TO HER LIVE SHOW SHOWZELL BY GLOZELL: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/shozell-by-glozell-irvine-improv-tickets/9410775

S3 Ep11 Trailblazer, OG YouTube Sensation and gifted Actress GloZell Green. This video is about carving your own path in Hollywood. What I learned about this particular lady is that she actually IS an actress and has a degree in musical theatre! In reality, she is a self producing actor that did her self producing on YouTube, way before it was a even a thing. She’s been on the internet making people laugh for over a decade and I had such a blast getting to know her. She is such a light and so incredibly inspiring, honest with much wisdom to share. I bring you part one, of my two part interview with the dynamic Glozell Green!   TICKETS TO HER LIVE SHOW SHOWZELL BY GLOZELL: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/shozell-by-glozell-irvine-improv-tickets/9410775

  This is part 2 of a two part interview. This recording is longer than part one, but oh soooo good! Here writer/director Bruce Logan and I geek out about editing in DaVinci (no encoding or transcoding?!) we also go over the timeline of making his feature film LOST FARE. Bruce also shares his insights on marketing, distribution and what being an indie filmmaker is REALLY like! The good the bad and the ugly. Please check out his amazing film LOST FARE on Amazon! It's so powerful, heartbreaking and incredibly poignant:LOST FARE

In this week's episode: I have a special guest who actually worked with Madonna, George Carlin and THE Stanley Kubrick! This man has had an incredible career as a DOP and has just released his first feature film that he wrote and directed.    This is part one of a two part episode. Enjoy!  

Today’s episode is for writers or actors that write and are thinking about self producing. The lead actress on the film I am currently directing, is also first time film producer, wrote the script and she is the star of the film. As many of you know I am passionate about helping actors and writers product their own projects though my self producing partner consulting program, and although Lita is not one of my students, her project embodies all the elements that I teach my students. Today I talk about what I think the most important element is when producing your own project: What story can you tell that will inspire people to want to help you make your movie?

Today's episode is super duper short but I thought I'd update you on what is happening now and give you two quick thoughts about preparing for your shoot in regards to working with your actors. If you are a first time director and wonder how to work with actors, this super quick episode is for you! In a nutshell though, TRUST THEM! If you cast your project properly you've cast actors that are trained and know what to do. Trust is everything! If you've cast someone more for their personality, trust that. We are shooting THE GOOD BALLOON in just a few short weeks and I can't wait to get on set. We have cast some super talented actors and even hired a YouTube sensation. I LOVE DIRECTING! I really hope you are spending your day on projects you love as well. #indiefilm #womenInFilm

If you are a First time director or producer and here a crew member say: don’t worry, we can fix it in post! WORRY!   Absolutely worry and do whatever you can to handle everything you can while on set. Handling issues in post is expensive and does not always work out. If you want distribution for your film you have to pass QC, one way to make sure that you do before you go into post production, make sure you record, shoot EVERYTHING you planned to while on Especially sound. Have multiple takes of important scenes. I know as an indie filmmaker we are literally running against the clock with limited funds, but one way to get around this is to make sure to: note your most important scenes, meaning, scenes the film cannot do without and make sure, that no matter what: you get the audio, room tone, and you have multiple takes, even if you think you’ve captured what you need, ALWAYS ALWAYS do one more take for safety. I know that’s often not possible on every scene, so make sure to create a list, make sure your fi

UPDATE: If this is your first time checking in with Indie Film Tribe, welcome! As many of you know i’m in the process of getting my first feature film out into the world and   I am in the middle of deliverables for the film Elevate. I'm prepping for our next film festival. I am finishing writing my next feature script, I'm beginning prep on a short film that i’m super excited about but I miss my indie film tribe so I think for the next few weeks, let's just call these episodes mini spring/ summer sessions,   I'll be on every week, but just in bite size chunks, and I'll share my journey  with you Instead of waiting for it to end and then come back on. So instead of doing these epic 45 minutes episodes, in order to be more consistent, i’ll do mini episodes and today’s episode is all about film festivals and distribution for your first feature film!