Inside Indiana's Vibrant Film Scene
Peek inside Indiana’s indie film world with leaders from Heartland Film and 12 Stars Media. Learn how filmmakers are launching global projects from the Midwest and why Indianapolis is primed to become a creative production hub.
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Podcast Summary
On today's episode I sit down with Rocky Walls or 12 Stars Media and Greg Sorvig of Heartland Film.
They are both huge players in Indiana's film scene.
In the episode you are going to learn about:
-The Size and Scope of Film in Indiana
-The Business of independent Filmmaking
-Another world premiere happening in Indianapolis
We also dive into the festival's influence on both local and international filmmakers, the state's unique economic landscape for indie films, and opportunities for filmmakers in Indiana.
00:39 Meet the Guests: Greg Sorvig and Rocky Walls
00:42 Heartland Film Festival Overview
03:50 Film Festivals vs. Music Festivals
05:26 Heartland's Global Impact
05:41 Demystifying Film Festivals
09:44 Heartland's 33-Year Evolution
21:13 The Business of Independent Filmmaking
35:57 Success Stories and Distribution
44:43 Celebrating Success in Filmmaking
45:06 The Journey of 'Dirty Laundry'
45:56 From Documentary to Narrative Film
46:38 The Smash and Grab Incident
48:06 Creating the Script
50:31 Casting the Leads
51:58 Filming in Indiana
59:22 The Magic of 'Dirty Laundry'
01:02:16 Heartland Film Festival Premiere
Guest(s)
Rocky Walls , Greg Sorvig
Date Published
September 25, 2024
