Episodios

  • Rob Legato on the Secrets to Creating Oscar-Winning Effects

    Rob Legato on the Secrets to Creating Oscar-Winning Effects
    Nov 13 2023
    In the final episode of the Musicbed Podcast, the VFX legend discusses the dangers of limiting your inspiration and the importance of making audiences believe the unbelievable. Whether it's writing acclaimed narratives or directing award-winning content for global brands like Nike, McDonald's, and adidas, writer/director Elle Brooks-Tao's fresh approach to filmmaking prioritizes pushing the boundaries and bringing untold stories to light. Talking Points: Working with James Cameron and Martin Scorsese Going behind the scenes of The Aviator, Titanic, and moreFeeling something always transmutes into the workThe only way to get what you want: walk into itNever cut anything unless it wows youTaking inspiration from what's never been done Show Notes: Hugo (2011) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/The Twilight Zone (TV Series 1959–1964) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052520/Apollo 13 (1995) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112384/Titanic (1997) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120338/Armageddon (1998) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120591/Cast Away (2000) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162222/The Aviator (2004) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338751/Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110148/Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series 1993–1999) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106145/John Sayles – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000626/Tom Hanks – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000158/Philadelphia (1993) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107818/Forrest Gump (1994) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/James Cameron – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000116/Martin Scorsese – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000217/Avatar (2009) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/MotionBuilder – https://www.autodesk.com/products/motionbuilder/overviewLeonardo DiCaprio – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000138/Alita: Battle Angel (2019) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437086/The Lion King (2019) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6105098/The Jungle Book (2016) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3040964/Caleb Deschanel – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0221042/Unreal Engine – https://www.unrealengine.com/Beach Boys – https://thebeachboys.com/Brian Wilson – https://www.brianwilson.com/Ray Harryhausen – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0366063/Godzilla (1954) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047034/2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/Ron Howard – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000165/ Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠musicbed.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. About Musicbed: Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.
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  • Elle Brooks-Tao on Why Real Creativity Requires Conflict

    Elle Brooks-Tao on Why Real Creativity Requires Conflict
    Oct 18 2023
    In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, director Elle Brooks-Tao discusses the value of creating vulnerable work, protecting your creativity at all costs, and why filmmakers should never shy away from the comment section. Whether it's writing acclaimed narratives or directing award-winning content for global brands like Nike, McDonald's, and adidas, writer/director Elle Brooks-Tao's fresh approach to filmmaking prioritizes pushing the boundaries and bringing untold stories to light. Talking Points: Navigating the ethics of filming real people Maintaining good mental healthAdopting an unapologetic approachAccepting filmmaking as a form of manipulationTaking keyboard criticism with a grain of saltCreativity runs on rejection—not approval Show Notes: Khalid Mohtaseb–https://www.khalidmohtaseb.com/Jon Bregel–https://jonathanbregel.com/Why We Wake (2017)–http://ellebrookstao.com/whywewakeBuffalo Wild Wings "Watching"–https://vimeo.com/222082743Bardot (2023)–https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19001296/Alejandro González Iñárritu–https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0327944/Birdman (2014)–https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562232/Free Solo (2018)–https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7775622/Clair Popkin–http://clairpopkin.com/My Octopus Teacher (2020)–https://www.netflix.com/title/81045007Women Talking (2022)–https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13669038/Frances McDormand–https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000531/Rooney Mara–https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1913734/Drive (2011)–https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780504/Ryan Gosling–https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331516/Sundance Film Festival–https://festival.sundance.org/Justin Chon–https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2014390/Blue Bayou (2021)–https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11121664Blue Valentine (2010)–https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1120985/Insomnia (2023)–https://vimeo.com/799152002Rick Rubin–https://www.instagram.com/rickrubin/?hl=enAll Quiet on the Western Front (2022)–https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1016150/The Lighthouse (2019)–https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7984734/Diego Contreras–http://www.thisisdiego.net/Samm Hodges–https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3280275/A21–https://www.a21.org/ZeroZeroZero (2020)–https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8332438/ Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠musicbed.com⁠⁠⁠. About Musicbed: Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.
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  • Drea Clark on the Future of Indie Filmmaking

    Drea Clark on the Future of Indie Filmmaking
    Sep 18 2023
    In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, Drea provides a behind-the-scenes look at Sundance from a programming POV and what filmmakers need to know about submitting their films. Programmer/producer Drea Clark has been a fixture of the festival circuit for almost 20 years, serving at Sundance Film Festival, the LA Film Festival, Slamdance Film Festival, and more. She’s also produced three features, music videos, web series, and a TV pilot directed by Charlie Day. Talking Points: The importance of original, consistent storytellingA-list talent isn't always an advantageArt is subjective and so is rejectionSubmit a short over a proof of conceptNo one's buying your excuses for bad soundA good programmer finds filmmakers to champion Show Notes: Slamdance Film Festival – https://slamdance.com/festival/ Sundance Film Festival – https://festival.sundance.org/ LA Film Festival – https://www.filmindependent.org/la-film-festival/ Bentonville Film Festival – https://bentonvillefilm.org/ Napoleon Dynamite (2004) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374900/ Damien Chazelle – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3227090/ Whiplash (2014) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/ Chanshi – https://festival.sundance.org/program/films/indie-episodic IndieGoGo – https://www.indiegogo.com/ Kickstarter – https://www.kickstarter.com/ Kim Yutani – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-yutani-aaba3520a Catalyst Films – https://www.catalyst-films.com/ Directors Lab – https://directorslab.com/home/ Ann Arbor Film Festival – https://www.aafilmfest.org/ Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2388637/ David Lowery – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1108007/ Ben Foster – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3244731/ Strawberry Mansion (2021) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11398346/ Kentucker Audley – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2310589/ The Killing of Two Lovers (2020) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10702148/ Film Independent Spirit Awards – https://www.filmindependent.org/spirit-awards/ Aftersun (2022) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19770238/ Stan Brakhage – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0104132/ Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: ⁠⁠musicbed.com⁠⁠. About Musicbed:Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.
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  • Young Replicant on Embracing Your Weaknesses

    Young Replicant on Embracing Your Weaknesses
    Aug 14 2023
    In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, Young Replicant explores the value of replacing early confidence with technique and discusses why filmmakers should own their weaknesses and weirdness. Young Replicant (AKA Alex Takács) is known for his high concepts and visual poetry. He’s directed videos for Lorde, Alt-J, and Flying Lotus and worked with brands like Sprite and Adidas. Talking Points: Never settling on one technique Accepting weaknesses and weirdness as strengthsGrowing up around filmmakingStripping treatments down the essentialsUsing style as a messageWorking with intention as your only plan Show Notes: Tibor Takács – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0847749/ The Gate (1987) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093075/ Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117534Cinfex Magazine – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinefex Ergatta – https://ergatta.com/ Ergatta - Game On – https://vimeo.com/659831991 Andrew Levy – https://www.pda.inc/ Sam Wilkes – https://www.pda.inc/ Sam Dew – https://www.instagram.com/sam_dew/?hl=en Sam Dew "MOONLIT FOOLS" – https://imvdb.com/n/young-replicant Frank Mobilio – https://frankmobilio.com/ Joe Nankin – https://www.joenankin.com/ M83, "We Own The Sky" – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWsUNbdc5IM Animal Collective – https://myanimalhome.net/ Iamamiwhoami – https://ionnalee.com/?lang=en_US The Seven Faces of Jane (2022) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15345936/ Julian Acosta – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10640147/ Roman Coppola – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0178910/ The Director's Bureau – https://thedirectorsbureau.com/ Chris Chang – https://thedirectorsbureau.com/contact/ Bentonville Film Festival – https://bentonvillefilm.org/ Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: ⁠musicbed.com⁠. About Musicbed:Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.
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  • Leo Aguirre on Selling Out vs. Buying Time

    Leo Aguirre on Selling Out vs. Buying Time
    Jul 11 2023

    In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, Aguirre discusses advertising's much-needed identity awakening, the cinematic value of diegetic sound, and the difference between selling out and buying time.

    Leo Aguirre (Stink Films) has worked with name brands like Levi’s, Nike, Spotify, and more. His short films have screened at Cannes and SXSW, and have garnered countless award nominations. Leo is currently working on his first feature film.

    Talking Points:

    • Not allowing work to be a self-reflection
    • The pros of being the stupidest person in the room
    • Treating character identity with care
    • The difference in selling out and buying time
    • The cinematic value of diegetic sound
    • Why chasing fame is always a mistake

    Show Notes:

    • Danyal Niazi – https://www.danyalniazi.com/
      River Tiber "Hypnotized" – https://youtu.be/q8Vg16Yu-5A
    • Red Wing Not on Sale (Commercial page) – https://www.danyalniazi.com/red-wing-not-on-sale-2
    • Aftersun (2022) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19770238/
    • Charlotte Wells – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3834799/
    • Martin Scorsese – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000217/
    • Hannah (2017) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4432006/
    • Charlotte Rampling – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001648/
    • Triangle of Sadness (2022) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7322224/
    • Y tu mamá también (2001) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245574/
    • Biutiful (2010) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1164999/
    • Sin Nombre (2009) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1127715/
    • Cary Joji Fukunaga – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1560977/
    • Victoria para chino (2004) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0428017/
    • Prisoners (2013) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392214/
    • Steve McQueen – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000537/
    • Ian Pons Jewell – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3230157/

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    Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.
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    35 m
  • Rayka Zehtabchi & Sam Davis on Choosing Story Over Script

    Rayka Zehtabchi & Sam Davis on Choosing Story Over Script
    Jun 20 2023

    In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, Rayka Zehtabchi and Sam Davis take us back to their kismet encounter in film school, why the story should always top the script, and what it’s really like to win an Oscar.


    Talking Points:

    • The excitement (and anxiety) of winning an Oscar
    • Exploring the changing landscape of short film
    • Sharpening your skills with short films
    • Why documentary filmmaking demands discomfort
    • Prioritizing good storytelling over a solid script
    • Navigating narrative with a documentary approach


    Show Notes:

    • University of Southern California Cinematic Arts — https://cinema.usc.edu/
    • Period. End of Sentence. (2018) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6939026/
    • Sundance Institute — https://www.sundance.org/
    • SXSW Film Festival — https://www.sxsw.com/festivals/film/
    • Tribeca Festival — https://tribecafilm.com/festival
    • Cleveland International Film Festival — https://www.clevelandfilm.org/
    • AFI Fest — https://fest.afi.com/
    • Moiz Tarwadi — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10533814/
    • The Pad Project — https://thepadproject.org/
    • Christian Bale — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000288/
    • Rami Malek — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1785339/
    • Frances McDormand — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000531/
    • Are You Still There? (2021) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13281862/


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    About Musicbed:
    Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.
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    42 m
  • Calmatic on Crafting Your Creative Rhythm

    Calmatic on Crafting Your Creative Rhythm
    May 23 2023
    In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, Calmatic shares his experiences collaborating with Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, and Lil Nas X, and explains why creating selfishly is crucial to a filmmaker’s ongoing success. Talking Points: A fan-first working approach with Kendrick LamarEmbracing his identity as a music-lover who filmsCarrying the creative baggage of directing remakesUtilizing the DMs to call first dibs on filmingCreating a shorthand with collaboratorsTeaching the world your filmmaking language Show Notes: The Black Album by Jay-Z — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Album_(Jay-Z_album) Illmatic by Nas — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illmatic “Rich Spirit” by Kendrick Lamar — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toBTPGfurLc Dave Free — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7873890/ “Cut You Off (To Grow Closer)” by Kendrick Lamar — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgASe3CIw9E “Monster Freestyle” by Kendrick Lamar — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QedYOu1hmwQ “The Heart Part 5” by Kendrick Lamar — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAPUkgeiFVY Anderson .Paak — https://andersonpaak.com/ Tyler, the Creator — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler,_the_Creator Suga Free — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suga_Free Arthur Jafa — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0415409/ Allen Iverson Crossing Up Michael Jordan — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C977RCbuqFk Eminem — https://www.eminem.com/ “Bubblin” by Anderson .Paak — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PmUtmfTmbg Bananas — https://www.instagram.com/bananasnetwork/?hl=en“Suede” by Anderson .Paak — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNTNbNtft9g “Come Down” by Anderson .Paak — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OqrcUvrbRY Issa Rae — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4793987/ Salvador Dali Photographed by Charles Hewitt for Getty — https://time.com/4318151/salvador-dali/ “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2Ov5jzm3j8 Stagecoach Festival — https://www.stagecoachfestival.com/ House Party (2023) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8005118/ White Men Can’t Jump (2023) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6436620/"Mo Money Mo Problems" by The Notorious B.I.G. — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUhRKVIjJtw Ma$e — https://www.instagram.com/rsvpmase/?hl=en Diddy — https://www.instagram.com/diddy/?hl=en Woody Harrelson — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000437/ Martin Scorsese — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000217/ Childish Gambino — https://www.instagram.com/childishgambino/?hl=en Donald Glover — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2255973/ Steven Glover — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8420549/ Jamal Olori — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8440165/ SpringHill Company — https://www.springhillcompany.com/ Malcolm X (1992) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104797/ They Cloned Tyrone (2023) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9873892/ Jamie Foxx — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004937/ John Boyega — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3915784/ Stephen “Dr” Love — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5533924/ “Energy” by Iman Omari — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd6ZN5DEbHw Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon — https://austinkleon.com/show-your-work/ Forrest Gump (1994) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/ Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: ⁠musicbed.com⁠. About Musicbed: Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.
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  • Ricky Staub and Dan Walser on the Thrill of High Risk, High Reward Filmmaking

    Ricky Staub and Dan Walser on the Thrill of High Risk, High Reward Filmmaking
    Apr 18 2023
    Ricky Staub and Dan Walser have worked on commercial and narrative projects for iconic brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Google, and Netflix. And, perhaps most importantly, they've become a powerful force for change as advocates for the formerly incarcerated in their hometown of Philadelphia. In this episode of the Musicbed Podcast, Neighborhood Film Co. co-founders Ricky Staub and Dan Walser, along with Range Media Partners co-founder Michael "Coop" Cooper, discuss the life-changing impact of 'Concrete Cowboy', using anxiety to your advantage, and why authenticity demands a solid understanding of your identity beyond filmmaking. Talking Points: How anxiety keeps you authenticThe value of staying one step aheadThe folly of carrying irrational confidenceWhy you should spreadsheet every shotEmbracing your identity beyond filmmakingNot letting processes define you Show Notes: Neighborhood Film Co. on Vimeo — https://vimeo.com/neighborhoodfilmcoConcrete Cowboy on IMDB — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8846176/Idris Elba on IMDB — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0252961/The Cage — https://www.filmsupply.com/films/the-cage/ On Directing Nonactors: The Bold Decisions Behind ‘The Cage’ — https://musicbed.com/blog/filmmaking/directing/on-directing-nonactors-the-bold-decisions-behind-filmsupply-presents-the-cage Directing for Special Effects on ‘The Cage’ — https://www.filmsupply.com/articles/directing-for-special-effects-on-the-cage/ Black River — https://www.smhulse.com/black-river.html The Sopranos — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0141842/ Boardwalk Empire — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0979432/ Band of Brothers — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185906/ Game of Thrones — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0944947/ Oldboy (2003) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364569/ Oldboy (2013) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1321511/ Slap Shot — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076723/Rookie Of The Year — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107985/ Top Gun — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/ Dune (1984) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087182/ Dune (2021) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/ Heavyweights (1995) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110006/ XFINITY // Shipyard — https://vimeo.com/171625920 John Wick — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2911666/ Smuggler — https://smuggler.xyz/ Academy Nicholl Fellowships — https://www.oscars.org/nicholl Give and Go Athletics — https://www.giveandgoathletics.org/ ‘Concrete Cowboy’ True Story: What To Know About the Fletcher Street Riders — https://decider.com/2021/04/02/concrete-cowboy-true-story-fletcher-street-riders/ Listen to Neighborhood Film Co.'s favorite songs on Musicbed — https://www.musicbed.com/playlists/ne...Musicbed Podcast — https://linktr.ee/musicbed Brought to you by Musicbed, the filmmaking industry's music licensing platform of choice. Learn more: ⁠musicbed.com⁠. About Musicbed: Musicbed is the leading sync licensing platform for authentic music from relevant artists. We’re a one-stop licensing agency representing a curated roster of authentic artists, bands, and composers for film, TV, and advertising. From leading composers to tour-tested bands, and rising singer/songwriters, we believe music brings emotion and has the power to amplify your story.
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