Film Duo - Episode 011 - Interview with Local Filmmaker Stephen van Vuuren

The Film Duo interview NC local indie filmmaker, Stephen van Vuuren. The Duo talk with Stephen about how he got interested in filmmaking, some of his hard-earned, and learned, knowledge and his current projects. One of his current projects even includes teaching filmmaking.

Learn more about Stephen, his past and curren t projects at http://www.sv2studios.com/ Also, learn how SV2 Studios specializes in turning your memories into something wonderful that will last for generations to come. Let the creative insight of a working artist create the perfect moving portrait for your precious memories.

Special Program Note: Due to unforseen technical issues with some new telephone equipement, the audio quality of this program is not what we would normally accept - however, we felt that in this case the content was more important than the technical issues - we hope you agree and accept our apologies in advance.

The Film Duo - Episode 011

Film Duo - Episode 010 - Wrap Party for Catalyst

The Film Duo talk about the cast and crew wrap party and how they tried to appreciate all who participated in the film project by showing a sample of nearly everyone's work. Production is now complete - "...we're in Post-Production on Catalyst...."

Tony and Ken also discuss their new, expanded future for the Film Duo podcast - one of the Film Duo is Goin' Hollywood - listen and find out. Could it be a left-brain, right-coast and a right-brain, left-coast?

The Film Duo - Episode 010

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Film Duo - Episode 009 - On Location with Catalyst - Part 2

In a part 2 to episode 007, The Film Duo talk about wrapping the shot of Catalyst - Tony and Ken discuss the finer points of planning - and how that go down the drain quickly. The left brain touches on lighting while the right brings up the motivational aspects of being on-location: craft services. Our thanks to PCC students Joe and Anthony (T2) for helping with the gaffing and gripping and a little more news on "Catalyst ... the tragic romantic comedy." The Film Duo - Episode 009

Film Duo - Episode 008 - Interview with Catalyst Lead

The Film Duo left and right hemispheres talk to a special guest - Anthony Adams - who plays the lead role in Catalyst. Anthony, schooled in theatre acting, talks about his experiences with film, being on location and the entire indie experience. Here Anthony's reaction to the news "Catalyst just ... turned tragic." The Film Duo - Episode 008

Film Duo - Episode 007 - On Location with Catalyst

The left and right brains go on location with the filming of Catalyst - a romantic comedy ... turned tragic. Our hosts take us through the trials and tribulations of indie filmmaking at it's best - and it's most raw - when they find out a last minute change to the cast...changes the entire script and production schedule. The Film Duo - Episode 007

Film Duo - Episode 006 - Talk with the Director of Tontine

Our hosts, Tony and Ken interview first-time director, Scott Hampton of Tontine. Scott is an acclaimed comic book illustrator-turned- independent film director who is taking a twenty-year dream from paper to reality through the hard work and resourcefulness of Two Birds One Stone Production company and the magic of today's 24p DV camera technology. Listen to Scott talk about his inspiration and how it felt to direct his first short. The Film Duo - Episode 006

Film Duo - Episode 005 - On Location with Tontine

Today the Film Duo bring you on-location in the mountains of North Carolina for the shooting of the independent film "The Tontine." Right brain, Tony, plays one of the roles in this film and left brain, Ken, does sound for the film. The Film Duo talks to one of the producers, Eric Calhoun, of Tontine about how the project got off the ground and some of the challenges they faced in getting to this day's shoot (and what's a Tontine anyway?). The Film Duo - Episode 005

Film Duo - Episode 004 - Film Planning

In this episode of the Film Duo, Tony and Ken talk about planning for a film in pre-production. The lessons Hollywood are starting to occur these two independent filmmakers as they get their feature film off the ground - not. Actually, they started down the runway and have barely gotten airborn after months of planning and shooting - they still have a second round of shooting coming up in February 2006 to finish up the film and plan to do a better job at planning - here's how. The Film Duo - Episode 004

Film Duo - Episode 003 - Introducing Catalyst

This week the Film Duo introduce their feature film work "Catalyst" - a romantic comedy currently in production. Tony Patterson, the right-brain, talks about the films origins and how the concept has progressed over the past twenty years into an independent film. The Duo talk about some of the challenges of getting an indie film off the ground. The Film Duo - Episode 003

Film Duo - Episode 002b - The 2005 48 Hour Film Project - Part 2 of 2

Right-brain Tony and Left-brain Ken continue sharing their experiences with the Greensboro, NC 48 Hour Film Project competition. This is the second half of the two-part episode that picks up right were we left off from part one - discusses how the Film Duo edit the film, lessons learned, getting the final product to the contest and the winners. Listen to The Film Duo - Episode 002b

Film Duo - Episode 002a - The 2005 48 Hour Film Project - Part 1 of 2

Right-brain Tony and Left-brain Ken share their experiences with the Greensboro, NC 48 Hour Film Project competition. This is the first half of a two part episode that introduces the 48HFP, discusses how the Film Duo got started with the 48HFP, how the 48HFP is organized, the rules, how the team's pre-production organization took place, how the production shoot worked out and discusses a few of the challenges. Next week will cover post-production, editing and the winners circle.

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Film Duo - Episode 001 - Introductions

January 1, 2006
Tony and Ken introduce themselves and the Film Duo podcast by talking about show topics, format and where the show will go. We touch on how we met, filmmaking in North Carolina, the 48 Hour Film Project and some of the education and experiences we have already gained.

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Thanks for stopping by The Film Duo podcast blog. We are The Film Duo - Tony Patterson, the right-brain, and Ken Randall, the left-brain. We are interested in independant filmmaking and we are bringing our experiences in our independant filmmaking journey to you.

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