Filmmaking (Actually)
By Koura Linda
With over 30 completed projects under her belt since late 2016, over 200 award nominations and almost 70 awards, Koura gives the nitty-gritty on what it takes to make a film.
From finding (or writing) a good story, to casting and auditioning, getting funding, planning for post production, utilizing festivals to grow your network, and everything in between including travel tips and any other random related topic.
Episode 92: How Much Do You (Actually) Need to Know??
How Much Do You Really Need to Know as a Leader?
How much do you actually need to know about the work you're doing? Isn't there a point where you can just mentally clock out and let other people worry about it? Should you even care?
When you're in a position of leadership or authority, understanding your craft matters deeply. Join Koura as she breaks down:
Exactly how much you need to know
Why deep domain knowledge matters
Who you should surround yourself with
How to stay connected to the actual work being done.
Have Questions or Comments? Reach out to Koura and the team at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
Join Our Patreon Community: If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99/month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
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Episode 91: Are Film Festivals Worth It (Actually)??
Are festivals worth it?
Well, how do you define "worth it"? What are you looking for or hoping to get from going to a festival?
The answer isn't the same for everyone, and not everyone needs to be screened at every festival in order to find success. What do you need?
Join Koura in this episode where she breaks down the questions to ask to know which festivals are right for you, and if you should be submitting at all!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 90: Why Does It Matter Where Someone Works, Actually?
"Why does it matter where I work?? Just worry about if I'm doing my job."
That totally makes sense, and you'd think that is how it goes, but sadly, it is not.
While this might be something more affecting business owners, it can affect filmmakers too if you're hiring people across state or country lines. What difference does it make where you live and work?
Join Koura in this episode where she shares her experience (not legal advice), and goes over why your manager might care, or why you should care when you're hiring someone who doesn't live in the same state as you, or who might be moving, or living and working somewhere that doesn't match their address.
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 89: How To (Actually) Budget Your Film!
There are a LOT of piles of information about budgets and breakdowns and looking at genre and page count and potential minimum guarantees and bank-ability of stars and so many check box systems when it comes to putting the budget for a film together.
But what does your budget actually need to cover? And can you make a film that is actually "$0"? Why or why not?
How can the different departments creative and organizational choices affect the final budget (beyond just the wanting a big money shot or not having one)?
Join Koura as she goes over things to keep in mind when budgeting, how to budget, how to value the work and the things done to help make the film happen, and gave some creative perspectives for different story elements.
You can follow along with the slides on our Patreon (accessible to everyone on a "free" membership tier, or if you'd like to join at a paid tier the support helps us do things like our podcast which is not monetized and is available for free as well!): https://www.patreon.com/space_dream_productions/posts/how-to-actually-163748037?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link)
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.And as we noted above, if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). And don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!
Episode 88: What Are Some Investment Red Flags, Actually?
Working in film, it is always a rush when someone says they want to give you funding for a project.
But when can that first money in actually hurt the rest of your fundraising efforts?
Depending on your project set up, and your business plan for your film, it isn't always good news that someone is running to write you a check, especially if they've barely talked to you about the project.
What are some immediate red flags to look out for when someone is coming to you ready to write a check with very little other context?
Join Koura in this episode where she dives into some things to watch out for when talking to investors who are jumping to invest in your film - because the goal is to fund the whole film, not get stuck at the starting line!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 87: What Do You Do With Tea On Set, Actually?
One of the biggest differences between an awesome set that is fun to be on, and one that is an episode of high school drama, is the way people deal with issues and with gossip.
This goes for most places of work, but the real question is, what do you do about it, and what is the best way to deal with actual problematic situations that you see happening on set (or on any type of project)?
Join Koura in this episode "from the vault" (originally written in July 2025 - we're catching up!) where she dives into the really hard conversation around the all-to-typical tea spillage of an overly-drama-filled film set.
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!
Episode 86: How Do You Balance Certainty & Learning, Actually??
Where do you draw the line between confidence and cockiness? How do you stand on your certainty without resting on your laurels and prohibiting further learning and growth?
And what does a dinner plate have to do with any of this?
Join Koura in this episode where she a little philosophical, and shares how she balances perspectives while gaining decades of experience, but always staying curious, and continuing to learn. Stay humble, friends!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 85: A Casting Story - Should You Always Give It Your All, Actually??
What happens when Koura and Spacey go in to cast a play out of talent they've never met before?
What can actors keep in mind from what they found?And what can Casting Directors keep in mind from what they found...??
Join Koura in this episode where she shares what happened when auditions were done with no concept of local popularity, and it wasn't just what you'd expect!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 84: What Is One Thing That’s Super Important When Networking (Actually)?
There are a lot of important things to keep in mind when networking, and a lot of ways to navigate the world of connections.
But what is one thing which, when not done, can ruin a potential connection before you even connect?
Join Koura in this episode where she shares an example of a networking attempt, and what can help you from the get-go every, single, time!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 83: Does It Matter How Differently You Communicate to Unpaid Interns or PAs, Contractors, and Employees (Actually)?
Talking to people differently isn't just a matter of how kind or respectful you are (because we all know we should be kind and respectful to people). But is there a difference in how you talk to different people? ...Should there be?
Join Koura as she breaks down how she gives feedback to an unpaid intern vs a contractor vs an employee (and how you should expect people to be talking to you when you're doing a project for free so you can get experience or when you're working as a contractor or employee).
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 82: How Do You Style Your Characters, Actually?
When styling a character, what are the things you should keep in mind? What makes someone look "real" or "relatable" in a movie?
Inspired by a streaming glitch when two Twilight movies auto-played out of sequence, and noticing the stark differences between how Bella is presented by different directors, join Koura as she breaks down some of the key things to keep in mind when deciding how you're going to style the characters for your film!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 81: How Much Should You Charge (Actually)?
How much should you charge for your services, actually?
There's a lot of different types of advice out there, including the very socially toxic "charge as much as you can get paid" (and it might be a controversial thing to say that type of pricing is toxic, but we stand by that it is totally toxic).
Check out this episode where Koura dives in and goes over where you start when figuring out what to charge, what to discount, and where to actually draw the line?
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 80: What Is Important To Keep In Mind When Writing a Short Vs Writing a Feature, Actually??
Is there any difference between writing a short vs a feature (aside from the obvious page count)?
Yes, yes there is!
Join Koura as she breaks down some of the key things to keep in mind when developing a short film as compared to developing a feature, with a focus on how to make a short film a strong story which stands alone as its own film!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 79: How Should Investors Make Decisions, Actually??
After pitching and working on funding films for years, Koura reflects on what she's seen as far as how investors start the investment conversations and the questions they ask and yardsticks they use to measure a project.
What questions are they asking? More importantly, what questions should they actually be asking? And to extrapolate from there, what questions should you be prepared to answer as a filmmaker when pitching your scripts for funding?
Join Koura in this episode where she shares the information needed to actually tell if a film is going to be a good project to fund (spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with if the filmmaker has random access to money already)...!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!
Episode 78: What Does It Take To Hire Professionals, Actually?
Everyone wants to work with the best, but what does that mean? And what is the best way to approach working with professionals?
Join Koura in this episode where she shares why hiring professionals on a project is important, and what the difference is between working with people who are getting started, vs working with people who have years of experience...
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team while accessing our films, behind the scenes, panels, and other sneak peeks and perks!
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 77: What If Business Founders Were Talked To Like Filmmakers, Actually??
Some of the things Koura has heard as an independent filmmaker has broken her brain. Standing between film and business, she has a lot of cross conversations in business spaces and in film spaces.
Imagine if the conversations filmmakers had were had with business start ups? Now imagine if filmmakers were talked to as if they were a business founder? What difference could that make? Join Koura as she dives in with this next episode!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team while accessing our films, behind the scenes, panels, and other sneak peeks and perks!
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 76: Is Independent Film Broken, Actually??
Is Independent Filmmaking broken? Why would Koura say that?? And what can be done to fix it?
Join Koura in this episode where she shares what she's observed producing dozens of films, while running Space Dream Productions and servicing clients, overseeing the editing and production of thousands of marketing videos and other content.
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team while accessing our films, behind the scenes, panels, and other sneak peeks and perks!
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 75: How Do You Build A Body Of Work (Actually)??
How do you build a body of work? Does it matter? Does actually having experience add up to anything? How to do you get there?
Join Koura in this episode where she shares how she produced dozens of films, received over 200 award nominations, and won over 70 awards in less than 10 years, while running Space Dream Productions and servicing clients, overseeing the editing and production of thousands of marketing videos and other content.
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 74: Good Basic Tips For Screenwriters (Actually)??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
What make a screenplay stand out from a pile of dozens, even hundreds and thousands? How do you balance clarity with creativity without smothering your collaborators? And what's one huge mistake that instantly makes a reader put your script down?
Join Koura as she breaks down the biggest screenwriting pitfalls, and celebrates the stories that get it right. If you want your script to really survive, this one's for you!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 73: What's The (Actual) Problem With AI Detectors??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
Why are companies hiring people they don't trust? Lately, more and more businesses are running contractor work through AI detectors, tools that are known to glitch and misfire. But what if the biggest concern isn't the software...but the culture of distrust behind it?
Join Koura as she digs into the rise of AI detectors, the erosion of trust in professional communities, and asks the question: Is software solving a problem, or creating an even bigger one?
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 72: Film R&D Should Be Funded (Actually)!
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
Why are creatives expected to pour out ideas for free while investors sit back and pick the winners? In every other industry, research and development is a paid department. So why not in film, writing, and the arts?
Tune in as we unpack the broken model, the power dynamics behind it, and whether or not it's finally time to - shocker! - normalize paying creatives for their work.
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 71: What Advice Should You Take (Actually)??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! There is a lot of advice out there. How do you know who to listen to? Is it OK to not listen to someone with decades of advice?
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!
Episode 70: Is There A Correlation Between Fear, Hollywood, And Indie Film (Actually)??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 69: What's An Important Thing To Know About Film Marketing (Actually)??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Join Koura as she examines the all-important topic of making sure people see the movie you're making - marketing!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 68: Summer Blockbusters - Is Kindness (Actually) The Real Punk Rock?
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! Join Koura as she examines what makes the blockbusters of 2025 so good - and how there are lessons to be learned from them for indie filmmakers.
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 67: How Do You Keep Your Story, But Create Trending Content, Actually? (Part 3)
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 66: How Do You Keep Your Story, But Create Trending Content, Actually? (Part 2)
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 65: Real Talk - What could go wrong when making a film (actually)? "The List" film breakdown (Part 2)
What could go wrong when making a film on a deadline?
We're interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to share a special two-part episode on our 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge film entry! Koura dives into the nitty gritty, going over all the moving parts that went into making it! What went wrong? And of course, what went right!
You can watch the film here. There are spoilers in the episode, so check out the film first! It's only 6 minutes!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out our Patreon.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!
Episode 64: Real Talk: What could go wrong when making a film (actually)? “The List” film breakdown (Part 1)
What could go wrong when making a film on a deadline?
We're interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to share a special two-part episode on our 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge film entry! Koura dives into the nitty gritty, going over all the moving parts that went into making it! What went wrong? And of course, what went right!
You can watch the film here. There are spoilers in the episode, so check out the film, first! It's only 6 minutes!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out our Patreon.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!
Episode 63: How Do You Keep Your Story, But Create Trending Content, Actually? (Part 1)
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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Episode 62: What Should You Know About Script Supervising, Actually? (Part 2)
Shea E. Butler is a prolific storyteller: television writer, published author, and award-winning director/writer/producer for short films and web series. Lauded in multiple fields, Shea is an alumna of Ryan Murphy’s Half Foundation Directing Fellowship, and the Warner Bros. Television Director’s Workshop, with a prolific 18-year background as a script supervisor for film and television.
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Episode 61: What Should You Know About Script Supervising, Actually? (Part 1)
Shea E. Butler is a prolific storyteller: television writer, published author, and award-winning director/writer/producer for short films and web series. Lauded in multiple fields, Shea is an alumna of Ryan Murphy’s Half Foundation Directing Fellowship, and the Warner Bros. Television Director’s Workshop, with a prolific 18-year background as a script supervisor for film and television.
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Episode 60: Is It Worth It, Actually?
Chasing your dreams can be incredibly daunting. So should you just give up? Is it worth it, actually?If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of team, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
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Episode 59: Flirting On Set, Actually?
This isn't a topic that gets talked about enough, but it is important and something we think needs to be a regular part of conversations when it comes to working in film.
Professionalism matters, and part of that is things like flirting on set. When is it ok? What if everyone just wants to "have fun"? In this quick hitter, Koura goes over when to be flirty, actually, and a few other tips for general professionalism and mutual respect on set.
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Episode 58: AI - What Does It Cost, Actually?
What does it cost you to use AI for everything? A few weeks ago there was a brilliant post by Ashley Amber Sava on LinkedIn, reflecting on what exactly it means to turn to AI for even the most mundane of tasks.
While Koura has a lot she'd like to say on this topic, this quick hitter reflects on just that: What does using AI for everything actually cost you?
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Episode 57: Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Koura Linda & "The Other Side" of Filmmaking!
Back in 2013, as part of hitRECord on TV, Koura went to the US/Mexico boarder for a hitRECord shoot "Regarding: The Other Side." Joe held some really interesting conversations about what it means to be on "the other side" and Koura answered from her position at the time as a Production Designer working in Hollywood.
She reflected on the choices she makes when driven by her art, as opposed to being driven by crossing that magical line in Hollywood of "being good enough" and they talked about what it means to ever "get to the other side."
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Episode 56: Should You Be You, Actually?
How much of yourself should you be? Especially in a world that seems so heavily run by trends and everything else demanding that you match a mold - when should you be you and when should you be a copy?
Koura Linda dives into this in another quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions.
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Episode 55: What Are Some Ways to Fund Your Film, Actually?
How do you fund your film, actually? Where do you even start? While there are an almost infinite way to raise money for a film, there are a few main categories most film finance falls into. Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!
Episode 54: How Do You Define Your Audience, Actually?
How broad (or narrow) should your audience definition be? What makes up YOUR audience? How will you know when you've defined your audience? How do you connect your work with your audience? Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com. If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.Make sure to tune in for this and every episode, and we're excited to share more of what we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually). Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for future episodes!
Episode 53: How Important Are Cover Letters, Actually?
Do cover letters even matter? Does anyone read them? What about when applying to a job in the world of film? Should you write them just in case...?
Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned!
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Episode 52: "It Takes a Crew" Meme Reaction, Actually!!
How much of a team does it take, actually? And how do collaborations all come together?
Koura Linda answers these questions and more in this quick-hitter with just enough to keep you going! Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
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Episode 51: Fade Out the "Fade In", Actually!
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
Koura shares her own personal experiences as well as insights from industry professionals, highlighting how understanding your strengths and passions can set you up for a fulfilling and successful professional career in filmmaking.
Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
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Episode 50: How Do You (Actually) Find Your Lane??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
In this episode, Koura Linda explores the crucial topic of finding your lane in the film industry and beyond. While there's often pressure to follow a predetermined path, Koura emphasizes the importance of discovering what truly works for you based on your unique interests and skills. Learn about the process of self-discovery in filmmaking, helping you navigate the journey of finding your authentic voice, style, and path.
Koura shares her personal experiences and insights from industry professionals, highlighting how understanding your strengths and passions can set you up for a fulfilling and successful professional career in filmmaking.
Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
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Episode 49: Why Do Internships Matter, Actually??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
In this episode, Koura Linda dives into the hot topic of why internships matter in the film industry and beyond! Sure, classroom learning and personal projects are important. But internships go beyond the theoretical and provide invaluable real-world experience, industry connections, and a chance to apply your skills in a professional setting.
Koura shares her own experiences and insights from industry pros, highlighting how internships can set you up for success in your professional filmmaking journey.
Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
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Episode 48: What Kind of Producer Do You Need, Actually??
In this episode of Filmmaking (Actually), Koura Linda dives into the often misunderstood world of film producers! Sure, we've all heard of the Executive Producer who might fund your project. But did you know there are many other types of producers, each with a crucial role?
From Line Producers managing budgets to Creative Producers shaping the story, Koura shares her own experiences and insights from industry pros, highlighting how understanding these different producer roles can be vital for your filmmaking journey.
She'll even explain why you might need to hire certain producers rather than expecting anyone with the word "Producer" in their title to write a check and fund your project!
Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
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Episode 47: What Are Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills, Actually??
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
In this episode, Koura Linda dives into the hot topic of hard skills versus soft skills in the film industry! Sure, the nitty-gritty hard skill stuff like camera work, lighting setups, and editing magic are important. But just as important are soft skills—working well with others and being a great communicator.
Koura shares her own experiences and insights from industry pros, highlighting how balancing these skills can set you up for success in your professional filmmaking journey.
Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/space_dream_productions. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team.
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Episode 46: 5 Years (Actually)!!!
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)! We're back, and we can’t believe we are celebrating being five years old today! Well, the podcast, not us.
Join Koura Linda as she recaps the last five years and looks ahead to the future. This includes a special anniversary week featuring FIVE episodes released in one week!
Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments for Koura, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
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Episode 45: How Did We Pull Off "The Heist" (Actually)? w/ This Ability Clinic
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
This episode is excerpted from a panel where Koura sat down for an interview discussing the latest Space Dream Productions film project, called The Heist -- which is available to watch right now for free on the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge YouTube channel -- with Dr. Stephanie Van on her YouTube channel This Ability Clinic.
Koura Linda is the director and star of “The Heist,” a short film created for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge of 2024, which tasked filmmakers with making a short film from start to finish in a WEEK. Koura shares her experience collaborating with a team of disabled filmmakers to create a buddy comedy where half the dialogue is in ASL and the entire film passes the Bechdel test.
Dr. Van is an interventional pain management specialist, double board certified in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation, and an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where she promotes disability-conscious healthcare education for every body.
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
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Episode 44: How Do You Finance Your Dreams, Actually?? Part 2
Welcome to Filmmaking (Actually)!
This episode is the Part Two, excerpted from a panel exclusive to Patreon supporters diving into the ins and outs and stuff no one likes talking about: how do you finance your dreams, actually?
Special guest Maya Weinreb of Solvency Now Bookkeeping joins Koura for this episode. Solvency Now is a bookkeeping company focused on delivering complete and perfect bookkeeping & financial records which results in your peace of mind, and Maya has some really priceless insight to the world of personal finance.
If you have any questions or comments for Koura or any of our other guests, please reach out to us at filmmakingactually@gmail.com.
And if you're passionate about creating meaningful films and want to connect with like-minded filmmakers, check out patreon.com/spacedreamfilms. For as little as $1.99 a month, you can join our community and stay updated on the latest projects from Koura and the Space Dream team. Make sure to tune in for this eye-opening episode and all the exciting content we have in store for you on Filmmaking (Actually).
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BONUS: Cinderella, Star Wars, and Newsies - Koura Talks Disney w/ Spacey
Listen to this special bonus episode that is a throwback to 2020, when Koura joined Spacey on an episode of The Disney Positive Podcast. Through the conversation, you find out who Koura is and what makes her that way as they discuss her views on filmmaking and creativity. Then they talk about what Koura loves about all things Disney, and the game show portion that decides what they will talk about leads to some interesting discoveries and insights that you won't want to miss!
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