In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Geoffrey D Calhoun. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Geoffrey D Calhoun ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
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Ep 256 - Telling Stories That Matter: Mark Freiburger on 'Between Borders'
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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Geoffrey D Calhoun. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Geoffrey D Calhoun ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey sits down with director Mark Freiburger to discuss his latest feature film, Between Borders. Mark shares the powerful true story that inspired the film, the challenges of shooting in multiple countries, and assembling a stellar cast, including stars from Lost, The Chosen, and more. Get an insider look at how this low-budget indie drama came to life and hear Mark's advice for aspiring filmmakers.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Mark Freiburger is a director and screenwriter with a passion for telling impactful stories. His latest film, Between Borders, is a narrative drama based on a true story of an Armenian family's fight for asylum. Mark’s past work includes collaborations with Michael Bay on Transformers 4 and award-winning indie projects.
About the Host:
With films on network television and streaming platforms, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriter, author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter, and passionate about teaching. Through his podcast, The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey inspires and educates the next wave of screenwriters to achieve their dreams.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
#Screenwriting #Filmmaking #BetweenBorders #MarkFreiburger #IndieFilm #TheSuccessfulScreenwriter
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The true story behind Between Borders and why Mark was drawn to it.
- The unique challenges of filming in Romania on a tight 20-day schedule.
- How Mark assembled a cast featuring Elizabeth Tabish (The Chosen), Michael Paul Chan, and Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost).
- Advice for filmmakers on finding their voice and staying persistent.
- The importance of balancing family life and filmmaking.
- [00:53] Mark introduces Between Borders, based on a true story of survival and asylum.
- [02:33] Assembling the cast: From The Chosen to Lost.
- [06:16] Mark's journey from screenwriter to director and his passion for the project.
- [10:43] Overcoming challenges: Tight schedules, foreign crews, and filming logistics.
- [17:29] Distribution plans for Between Borders and where to watch it.
Mark Freiburger is a director and screenwriter with a passion for telling impactful stories. His latest film, Between Borders, is a narrative drama based on a true story of an Armenian family's fight for asylum. Mark’s past work includes collaborations with Michael Bay on Transformers 4 and award-winning indie projects.
About the Host:
With films on network television and streaming platforms, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriter, author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter, and passionate about teaching. Through his podcast, The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey inspires and educates the next wave of screenwriters to achieve their dreams.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Between Borders: In theaters starting January 26th, 2025.
- The Chosen on Netflix and Prime
- Podcast Website
- Instagram: @screenwriterpod
- TikTok: @screenwriterpod
#Screenwriting #Filmmaking #BetweenBorders #MarkFreiburger #IndieFilm #TheSuccessfulScreenwriter
260 επεισόδια
Ep 256 - Telling Stories That Matter: Mark Freiburger on 'Between Borders'
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Geoffrey D Calhoun. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Geoffrey D Calhoun ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey sits down with director Mark Freiburger to discuss his latest feature film, Between Borders. Mark shares the powerful true story that inspired the film, the challenges of shooting in multiple countries, and assembling a stellar cast, including stars from Lost, The Chosen, and more. Get an insider look at how this low-budget indie drama came to life and hear Mark's advice for aspiring filmmakers.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Mark Freiburger is a director and screenwriter with a passion for telling impactful stories. His latest film, Between Borders, is a narrative drama based on a true story of an Armenian family's fight for asylum. Mark’s past work includes collaborations with Michael Bay on Transformers 4 and award-winning indie projects.
About the Host:
With films on network television and streaming platforms, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriter, author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter, and passionate about teaching. Through his podcast, The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey inspires and educates the next wave of screenwriters to achieve their dreams.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
#Screenwriting #Filmmaking #BetweenBorders #MarkFreiburger #IndieFilm #TheSuccessfulScreenwriter
…
continue reading
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The true story behind Between Borders and why Mark was drawn to it.
- The unique challenges of filming in Romania on a tight 20-day schedule.
- How Mark assembled a cast featuring Elizabeth Tabish (The Chosen), Michael Paul Chan, and Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost).
- Advice for filmmakers on finding their voice and staying persistent.
- The importance of balancing family life and filmmaking.
- [00:53] Mark introduces Between Borders, based on a true story of survival and asylum.
- [02:33] Assembling the cast: From The Chosen to Lost.
- [06:16] Mark's journey from screenwriter to director and his passion for the project.
- [10:43] Overcoming challenges: Tight schedules, foreign crews, and filming logistics.
- [17:29] Distribution plans for Between Borders and where to watch it.
Mark Freiburger is a director and screenwriter with a passion for telling impactful stories. His latest film, Between Borders, is a narrative drama based on a true story of an Armenian family's fight for asylum. Mark’s past work includes collaborations with Michael Bay on Transformers 4 and award-winning indie projects.
About the Host:
With films on network television and streaming platforms, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriter, author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter, and passionate about teaching. Through his podcast, The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey inspires and educates the next wave of screenwriters to achieve their dreams.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Between Borders: In theaters starting January 26th, 2025.
- The Chosen on Netflix and Prime
- Podcast Website
- Instagram: @screenwriterpod
- TikTok: @screenwriterpod
#Screenwriting #Filmmaking #BetweenBorders #MarkFreiburger #IndieFilm #TheSuccessfulScreenwriter
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