Indiewood

Exploring the Edit: Post-Production and DaVinci Resolve w/ Gedaly Guberek

Where does the “real” edit start? Join us once again for a chat with Gedaly Guberek, a multi-hyphenate filmmaker who directs, acts, crafts his own VFX and is also a DaVinci Resolve Master Trainer teaching at AFI. We explore technical tips and tricks for the edit, as well as how post-production can inform you writing and work as a director. Sharpen your workflow or challenge a habit, share the Indiewood Pod with a filmmaker, subscribe for more craft-first conversations, and leave a quick review to tell us what you want to hear next. ____ A Podcast for Indie Filmmakers More on: IG: @indiewoodpod [https://www.instagram.com/indiewoodpod] YT: Cinematography for Actors [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvz4VA5Ez8jr1LXwakyK5w] In the world of social media, and fast-paced journalism, knowledge is abound. But with all the noise, finding the right information is near impossible. Especially if you’re a creative working in independent film. Produced by Cinematography For Actors [https://www.cinematographyforactors.com], the Indiewood podcast aims to fix that. This is a podcast about indie filmmakers and the many hats we wear in order to solve problems before, during, and after production. Every month, award-winning Writer/Director Yaroslav Altunin is joined by a different guest co-host to swap hats, learn about the different aspects of the film industry, and how to implement all you learn into your work. "We learn from indie filmmakers so we can become better filmmakers. Because we all want to be Hollywood, but first we have to be Indiewood."

Reviving Swashbucklers: Crafting a Short Film with Gedaly Guberek

Swashbucklers aren’t dead—they’ve just been hiding in plain sight. In our second episode with multi-hyphenate filmmaker Gedaly Guberek, we dig into how his short, The Flower of Battle, was brought to life. Gedaly breaks down how he used character, tone, and choreography to bring story into his fight scenes, as well as how historical roots and comedic timing shaped the film’s identity by channeling the adventures from the Golden Age of cinema. Like and subscribe to the Indiewood Podcast, share it with a filmmaker who loves The Princess Bride or The Mask of Zorro, and leave a review to help more indie creatives find the show. ____ A Podcast for Indie Filmmakers More on: IG: @indiewoodpod [https://www.instagram.com/indiewoodpod] YT: Cinematography for Actors [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvz4VA5Ez8jr1LXwakyK5w] In the world of social media, and fast-paced journalism, knowledge is abound. But with all the noise, finding the right information is near impossible. Especially if you’re a creative working in independent film. Produced by Cinematography For Actors [https://www.cinematographyforactors.com], the Indiewood podcast aims to fix that. This is a podcast about indie filmmakers and the many hats we wear in order to solve problems before, during, and after production. Every month, award-winning Writer/Director Yaroslav Altunin is joined by a different guest co-host to swap hats, learn about the different aspects of the film industry, and how to implement all you learn into your work. "We learn from indie filmmakers so we can become better filmmakers. Because we all want to be Hollywood, but first we have to be Indiewood."

What Do You Call A Filmmaker Who Does Everything? You Call Him Gedaly Guberek.

What if the best way to find your filmmaking voice is to learn about everything you can touch? We sit down with a true multi‑hyphenate, Gedaly Guberek, a writer, director, actor, editor, producer, VFX artist, and stunt performer to explore how curiosity can build a durable indie filmmaking career. In our first episode with Gedaly, we dig into the practical craft of filmmaking, compare the freedom of indie sets with the narrow lanes of traditional studio films, and talk honestly about creative collaboration. Like and subscribe to the Indiewood Podcast, share it with a filmmaker who wears a few hats, and leave a quick review to help more indie creatives find us. ____ A Podcast for Indie Filmmakers More on: IG: @indiewoodpod [https://www.instagram.com/indiewoodpod] YT: Cinematography for Actors [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvz4VA5Ez8jr1LXwakyK5w] In the world of social media, and fast-paced journalism, knowledge is abound. But with all the noise, finding the right information is near impossible. Especially if you’re a creative working in independent film. Produced by Cinematography For Actors [https://www.cinematographyforactors.com], the Indiewood podcast aims to fix that. This is a podcast about indie filmmakers and the many hats we wear in order to solve problems before, during, and after production. Every month, award-winning Writer/Director Yaroslav Altunin is joined by a different guest co-host to swap hats, learn about the different aspects of the film industry, and how to implement all you learn into your work. "We learn from indie filmmakers so we can become better filmmakers. Because we all want to be Hollywood, but first we have to be Indiewood."

Momentum in Screenwriting: Overcoming Industry Gatekeepers w/ Andrew Lang

Breaking into the film industry as a screenwriter shouldn’t feel like decoding a riddle. We invited producer and development executive Andrew Lang to lay out the paths that writers can take to get ahead in their careers. From how reps filter the chaos to which competitions actually signal quality, we map the routes that move a script from inbox to meeting. If you’re a writer outside the industry hubs, this conversation can be a roadmap you can use to refine your approach to the industry. Subscribe and/or share with a writer who needs a beacon to navigate this ever-evolving industry. ____ A Podcast for Indie Filmmakers More on: IG: @indiewoodpod [https://www.instagram.com/indiewoodpod] YT: Cinematography for Actors [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvz4VA5Ez8jr1LXwakyK5w] In the world of social media, and fast-paced journalism, knowledge is abound. But with all the noise, finding the right information is near impossible. Especially if you’re a creative working in independent film. Produced by Cinematography For Actors [https://www.cinematographyforactors.com], the Indiewood podcast aims to fix that. This is a podcast about indie filmmakers and the many hats we wear in order to solve problems before, during, and after production. Every month, award-winning Writer/Director Yaroslav Altunin is joined by a different guest co-host to swap hats, learn about the different aspects of the film industry, and how to implement all you learn into your work. "We learn from indie filmmakers so we can become better filmmakers. Because we all want to be Hollywood, but first we have to be Indiewood."

A Creative Executive’s Perspective On Notes That Actually Help Writers

Notes can make your script sing or send it off key. We sit down with producer and creative development exec Andrew Lang (Dark Horse, Paramount, Montecito) to unpack how feedback actually works inside the industry. What helps, what harms, and how writers can use notes to sharpen intention, clarify stakes, and protect the heart of their story. If you’re a screenwriter learning to navigate feedback or a producer wrangling creative alignment, this conversation gives you the tools you need to make your collaborations stronger. Subscribe, share with a filmmaker friend, and leave a review with the worst note you ever received! ____ A Podcast for Indie Filmmakers More on: IG: @indiewoodpod [https://www.instagram.com/indiewoodpod] YT: Cinematography for Actors [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvz4VA5Ez8jr1LXwakyK5w] In the world of social media, and fast-paced journalism, knowledge is abound. But with all the noise, finding the right information is near impossible. Especially if you’re a creative working in independent film. Produced by Cinematography For Actors [https://www.cinematographyforactors.com], the Indiewood podcast aims to fix that. This is a podcast about indie filmmakers and the many hats we wear in order to solve problems before, during, and after production. Every month, award-winning Writer/Director Yaroslav Altunin is joined by a different guest co-host to swap hats, learn about the different aspects of the film industry, and how to implement all you learn into your work. "We learn from indie filmmakers so we can become better filmmakers. Because we all want to be Hollywood, but first we have to be Indiewood."