Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this ninth episode, we hail Kara Baker, one of our mentors, advisors, and friends in this wacky world of filmmaking. In this episode we chat about the power of marketing via social media, the reality of getting films to festivals, and her experience as a producer for her film, Zola. Meeting on the internet really paid off this time. In this episode we talk about: Zola TikTok American Honey Kara Baker Just Like The Men

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this eighth chapter the gals chat with Brianna Murphy, an LA film industry babe with a perspective we’re hungry to hear. We share experiences working on sets of all sizes, hybrid film festivals, consider co-op film ownership, and puzzle our way forward in this industry we’re, at times, quite loath to love. In this episode we talk about: Brianna Murphy Just Like The Men

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this seventh chapter the gals chat with A24's theatrical distributor Nicole Weis who we met (or stalked?) at Art House Convergence, 2020. We cover the industry at large, the underground network of women on the rise, and bonnet strategy. You'll just have to listen. In this episode we talk about: Nicole Weis A24 First Cow Sundance Film Festival Art House Convergence

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this sixth chapter the gals chat with filmmakers Megan Petersen and Hannah Black about learning how to make a film while you’re making a film, their experience winning Hometown Heroes for their film Drought through Seed & Spark, and the duo leadership style that both our companies share. The parallels are uncanny… In this episode we talk about: Drought Megan Petersen Hannah Black Mark Duplass Jay Duplass Emily Best Seed & Spark

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, sharing tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this fifth chapter the gals chat with--err--the gals: the other women (and co-owners) of Talking To Crows. We share our favorite moments on set, the highs & lows, expectation versus reality, and basically find many ways to say how much we love each other. Aww, how sweet. In this episode we talk about: Just Like The Men Ashton Lundy Laura Baker Rochelle Robinson No Film School Call Sheets

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, sharing tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this third chapter the gals chat with Emily Best, an entrepreneur, filmmaker, dreammaker, and (should be) motivational speaker. We're talking about her first independent film, Like The Water, how--and why--she began Seed&Spark, and the realities of crowdfunding in the film industry. In this episode we talk about: Seek & Spark Emily Best Like The Water Art House Convergence Just Like The Men Hometown Heroes

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, sharing tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this third chapter the gals chat with Erin Jones, an educator, keynote speaker, policy maker, education consultant, and all-around inspiring woman . We're talking the oft overlooked racism of the American women's suffrage movement, modern day politcs, and our own blind spots adapting this historical screenplay. In this episode we talk about: Sojourner Truth Erin Jones Germaine Kornegay Shelly Vendiola WE Ignite Women's Conference

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, sharing tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this second chapter the gals chat with Laura Laffrado, Western Washington University English professor, published author, and Ella Higginson expert. We're talking about women authors lost to time, women's suffrage, and how this professor quite unintentionally made the discovery of a lifetime. In this episode we talk about: Zora Neale Hurston Nathaniel Hawthorne Benjamin Franklin Mary Pickford Francis C. Axtell

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, sharing tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this first chapter you'll get to know Cassidy Brooks and Stacy Reynolds, co-directors/producers of Just Like The Men, and how they joined forces over fake blood and contractor plastic. True story. Buckle up. In this episode we talk about: Talking To Crows Evil Dead: The Musical!

Check out our Year in Review wherein we reflect on our past 12 films, the Oscars, film in the future, the pandemic (ugh), and our dreams and wishes for film. We kept it spoiler free this time! Just follow the Crows!