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Breaking Indie

The Breaking Indie Podcast is a program made by filmmakers for filmmakers to learn all aspects of the industry.

From conversations with veterans in the industry, to aspiring filmmakers just starting out, we are learning all there is to know about life on set, the business behind the passion, and the endless stories of logistics and nightmares that come from production. We cover the full spectrum from producers to PA's, actors and advertisers, to everyone in between.

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S1 · E28
Yesterday · 1 hr 13 min
Ep. 28: “Content” with Coke Daniels & Ryan Thompson
Breaking Indie — Ep. 28: “Content” with Coke Daniels & Ryan Thompson What does it take to build a career as an independent filmmaker—and how do you make a compelling film when time, money, and resources are limited? In Episode 28 of Breaking Indie, host Brenden Roberts sits down with director Coke Daniels and cinematographer Ryan Thompson to go behind the scenes of their new horror thriller, Content. Coke Daniels shares his unconventional journey from being a hip-hop artist to becoming a writer, producer, and director of more than a dozen films. He talks about breaking into Hollywood with Baby’s Daddy, learning the filmmaking business through trial and error, finding his voice as a director, and why continuing to make the next film is often more important than dwelling on the last one. Coke also discusses how Content came together, from developing the story around an elevated-horror concept to completely rewriting the script when the production shifted from an Unreal Engine stage to a practical location. The conversation explores the film’s themes of missing Black women, true-crime content creators, oversharing, suspense, and the importance of building characters and tension before the horror begins. Then Brenden talks with cinematographer Ryan Thompson about his path from making movies with friends and working as a grip to becoming a full-time DP. Ryan discusses his work in documentary, music, narrative, and art filmmaking, including his time with Meow Wolf and the decision to focus entirely on cinematography—even when that meant taking a financial step backward. Ryan also breaks down the cinematography of Content, including working within a ten-day schedule, lighting a large location with a small package, using practical windows and pool light to shape the image, creating nighttime interiors during the day, and finding ways to make limited resources feel much bigger on screen. Most importantly, Coke and Ryan talk about the collaborative process behind Content—and how trusting your creative team can allow filmmakers to do their best work. Breaking Indie is a podcast for filmmakers, by filmmakers, exploring the journeys, lessons, struggles, and experiences behind independent filmmaking. 🎬 Featuring: Brenden Roberts — Host Coke Daniels — Director Ryan Thompson — Cinematographer 🎥 Film: Content If you’re a filmmaker, actor, cinematographer, writer, or just someone interested in how movies get made, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Breaking Indie for more conversations with filmmakers working to create, survive, and thrive in the film industry. Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
S1 · E27
September 1 · 25 min
Ep. 27 Tina Borek - Talent Agent
The Breaking Indie Podcast: Tina Borek on Acting, Agents & Building a Career in New Mexico What does it really take to build a successful acting career outside of Los Angeles and New York? In this episode of The Breaking Indie Podcast, we sit down with Tina Borek, a New Mexico-based talent agent with years of experience representing actors in both New Mexico and Los Angeles. Tina shares her unique journey from actor and marketing professional to becoming a talent agent and building her own boutique agency. We dive into what makes smaller film markets like New Mexico unique, why relationships are one of the most important parts of the entertainment business, and how local actors can use their location to their advantage. Tina discusses the growing opportunities for New Mexico talent, the importance of having special skills, bilingual abilities, improv training, and being more than just an actor. Tina offers practical advice for actors looking for representation, including setting up an Actors Access account, keeping your materials current, being honest about where you live, finding mentors and coaches, and building genuine relationships within the filmmaking community. Most importantly, we talk about why New Mexico's film community is becoming such an exciting place for actors—and why character actors, unique personalities, and performers with diverse skill sets can find incredible opportunities in the state's growing production industry. Whether you're an actor just getting started, an experienced performer looking for your next opportunity, or a filmmaker interested in the business behind casting, this episode is packed with valuable insight. Topics include: Finding an agent in a smaller film market What talent agents actually look for in actors Why relationships matter in the film industry The growing New Mexico acting market Special skills and bilingual actors Self-tapes and the post-COVID casting process How actors can stand out to casting directors Improv training and developing your creative toolbox Film festivals as networking opportunities Finding mentors and building community The advantages of being a local hire Why character actors can thrive in New Mexico The Breaking Indie Podcast is a podcast for filmmakers, actors, and creatives navigating the independent film world—sharing real conversations and practical insight from the people actually doing the work. If you enjoy the episode, like, subscribe, and share to help us continue supporting the independent filmmaking community. Presented by BRW Digital, a Santa Fe-based video production company serving businesses and content creators worldwide. #BreakingIndie #TinaBorek #NewMexicoFilm #Acting #Actors #FilmIndustry #Casting #TalentAgent #SantaFeFilm #IndependentFilm #Filmmaking #NewMexicoActors #SelfTape #FilmCommunity Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
May 21 · 45 min
Ep. 26 Rivals
On this episode of Breaking Indie, we’re coming to you straight from the Santa Fe Film Festival with a deep dive into the indie film Rivals—a gritty, character-driven thriller set against a 1930s Depression-era backdrop. Host Brendan Roberts sits down with actors Gene Hunt and Luce Rains, two longtime staples of the New Mexico film scene, to talk about their journeys through decades of stage and screen work. From Rains’ experience in No Country for Old Men and 3:10 to Yuma to Hunt’s return to acting after years in business, the conversation explores what it really means to build a sustainable creative life outside of Hollywood. The episode also unpacks the origins of Rivals, which began as a feature-length script before evolving into a short “proof of concept” film—highlighting the realities of indie filmmaking, from fundraising to collaboration. The actors share insight into their roles, the film’s mystery-thriller tone, and the importance of strong writing when bringing characters to life. In Part 2, we shift perspectives and talk with filmmaker Aaron Alexander and producer Abby Max of Silence Fiction Films. They discuss building a production company in New Mexico, their focus on dark dramas and psychological thrillers, and the creative hustle behind developing multiple projects at once. Beyond filmmaking, the episode highlights the powerful work being done with the Children's Cancer Fund of New Mexico, where Abby Max helps lead a performing arts program that empowers young cancer patients through film, music, and storytelling. This episode is packed with real talk about acting, producing, creative perseverance, and why passion—not fame—is what keeps indie filmmakers going. 🎬 Breaking Indie is a podcast for filmmakers, by filmmakers—sharing the stories behind the craft and the people who bring it to life. Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
March 15 · 20 min
Ep. 25 Goldie Tom and Ryan Begay
In this episode of Breaking Indie, we sit down with filmmakers Goldie Tom and Ryan Begay, who brought two powerful films to the Santa Fe Film Festival: the documentary Honor Song and the narrative short Cleaning Is a Cakewalk. Ryan shares how his journey from serving five years in the U.S. Air Force to working as an engineer eventually led him into filmmaking—and how that path inspired Honor Song, a documentary exploring Native American veterans and the role culture, prayer, and song play in their lives before, during, and after military service. The conversation dives into how personal experiences, reconnecting with fellow veterans, and learning more about post-service struggles helped shape the film’s emotional core. Goldie and Ryan also talk about collaborating on Cleaning Is a Cakewalk, a heartfelt short about a young boy tasked with cleaning his community’s chapter house before a cakewalk celebration. Featuring children speaking largely in the Navajo language, the film aims to inspire younger generations to embrace their language and culture while seeing themselves represented on screen. Along the way, the discussion covers the realities of indie filmmaking—documentary vs. narrative production challenges, working with child actors, translating scripts into Navajo, and building creative partnerships within the Native filmmaking community. Goldie even shares stories from her days producing heavy metal shows in Gallup and how that DIY spirit carried over into producing films. It’s a fun, insightful conversation about culture, collaboration, and carving out space for Native voices in cinema. Follow the filmmakers: Instagram: @ryanbegay505 Instagram: @missgolden1 Facebook: Goldie Tom Facebook: Ryan Begay Breaking Indie is a podcast for filmmakers, by filmmakers—sharing real conversations from the trenches of independent film. 🎬 Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
March 14 · 11 min
Ep. 24 Chris and Will, Altitude Murals (Advertising)
Ep. 24 Chris and Will of Altitude Murals, Advertising In this special, slightly off-brand episode of Breaking Indie, we step outside the world of filmmaking and into the streets of Santa Fe to talk art, advertising, and large-scale storytelling. Recorded during the 25th Anniversary Santa Fe Film Festival, host Brenden Wedner sits down with Chris and Will of Altitude Murals, a father-and-son team whose hand-painted poster became the visual identity of this year’s festival. From vintage billboard painting in the pre-digital era to modern mural workflows inspired by Michelangelo himself, Chris and Will break down the craft, technique, and problem-solving behind large-format art. The conversation dives into: The lost art of hand-painted billboards and wall signs Scaling small designs into massive murals using centuries-old techniques Typography, visual hierarchy, and why fonts have “tone” Working in extreme weather and still getting the job done The surprising parallels between mural painting and filmmaking Whether you’re a filmmaker, designer, or creative problem-solver, this episode explores how storytelling transcends medium—and why art on a wall isn’t all that different from art on a screen. 🎨🎬 Breaking Indie — a program for filmmakers, by filmmakers… and the artists who inspire them. Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
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February 7 · 22 min
Ep. 23 Alexandra Lexton & Oliver Dixon, Doc Filmmakers
In this episode of Breaking Indie, we’re coming to you from the Santa Fe Film Festival with two powerful conversations about documentary filmmaking, balance, and finding your voice as an artist. First, we sit down with filmmaker Alexandra Lexton, director of the feature-length documentary Fool’s Paradise Lost. Alex shares the deeply personal journey behind the film—an exploration of healing, reconnection to nature, and restoring both our inner and outer wilds. Shot across the United States and Tanzania, the film brings together environmental voices, indigenous wisdom, and spiritual reflection. Alex opens up about the five-year process of making the film through COVID, working as a small, often solo crew, and how personal crisis led her to one of her most meaningful projects yet. Then, we’re joined by Oliver Dixon, a first-time filmmaker whose short documentary Sky is also screening at the festival. Oliver talks about making his very first film as a college student with limited resources, following his friend Sky as she navigates preserving her Indigenous identity while pursuing a Western education and career. It’s a grounded, honest conversation about access, storytelling, and learning to trust your voice behind the camera. From seasoned filmmakers to first-timers, this episode is all about why we tell stories, how documentaries find us, and what it really takes to bring a film to life—no matter where you’re starting from. 🎬 Films discussed: Fool’s Paradise Lost & Sky 🎙 Recorded at the Santa Fe Film Festival 🎧 A program for filmmakers, by filmmakers Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
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February 4 · 27 min
Ep. 22 Laurel Harris and Laurie Clemens Maier
In this episode of Breaking Indie, host Brenden Roberts sits down with filmmakers Laurie Clemens Maier and Laurel Harris, the creative team behind the short film 47. What begins as a lively, candid conversation quickly unfolds into a deeply personal and timely discussion about creativity, collaboration, and the realities many women face as they navigate career, identity, and the question of motherhood. Laurie and Laurel share the real-life experiences that inspired 47, a narrative film exploring what happens when a woman who’s done “everything right” professionally is confronted with the possibility that she may never have children. The conversation dives into fertility, societal expectations, financial barriers like IVF, and the stigma surrounding women of a certain age—topics that are rarely discussed openly, but resonate deeply with many. Along the way, the trio also talks indie filmmaking, wearing multiple hats on set, building long-term creative partnerships, and why telling honest stories matters. With humor, vulnerability, and insight, this episode is a reminder that independent film isn’t just about making movies—it’s about starting conversations. 🎬 Featured Film: 47 🌐 More info: 47themovie.com IG: @laurelleafproductions 🎙️ Show: Breaking Indie Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
January 15 · 20 min
Ep. 21 Mark and Mike Chamberlain, “Gaijin”
Hosted by Brenden Roberts, this episode of Breaking Indie features Mark and Mike Chamberlain. In this episode we talk about filming in Japan, manifesting your creation through faith, directing your twin, taking direction from your twin, and Yeti mugs. GAIJINfilm.com The Breaking Indie Podcast. It’s the cheap and dirty podcast who explores all elements of filmmaking. We take lessons from all perspectives on the industry, from Hollywood legends to independent artists. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review. For inquiries about future episodes, or to be featured in our next season, please e-mail indiebreaking@gmail.com # brotherhood# cherry blossom# Children# death# Drama# Family# feature# Gaijin# grad student# International# japan# Mark Chamberlain# Michael Chamberlain# siblings# spirit# Student# suicide# temple# twin Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
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January 14 · 40 min
Ep. 20 Anne-Marie Johnson, Martin Grey, and David Marroquin
Hosted by Brenden Roberts, this episode of Breaking Indie features Anne-Marie Johnson and Martin Grey and their film, “The addiction of Hope” writing during the pandemic. SAG representative (former Vice-President, and first African American woman to serve in said position, and current board member), Anne-Marie Johnson speaks to her experience as an actress evolving and reinventing herself in the wake of an art form resistant to aging. The importance of unions, and collaborative agreements from SAG-AFTRA. We discuss the various SAG contracts and how to navigate them as an indie filmmaker. Also, as told through the film, how your actions effect your family, identity, and being an a Black woman in Hollywood. @theaddictionofhope “When her sister gets sick, an aging actress is forced to examine her choices in life and the importance of family versus fame in a story about having the courage to change your life.” Part 2 of this episode features, David Marroquin, Director of Photography and Editor, who is representing two films at The Santa Fe Film Festival. He talks about balancing filmmaking and working as a LAPD officer, shaping a story as a collaborative effort. The Breaking Indie Podcast. It’s the cheap and dirty podcast who explores all elements of filmmaking. We take lessons from all perspectives on the industry, from Hollywood legends to independent artists. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review. For inquiries about future episodes, or to be featured in our next season, please e-mail indiebreaking@gmail.com Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
January 9 · 53 min
Ep. 19 Kenny Hargrove & Genia Michaela "Penguins in Paris... a Love Story"
Hosted by Brenden Roberts, this episode of Breaking Indie features the director and star of "Penguins in Paris... a Love Story". Director, Producer, Writer, Kenny Hargrove is an award-winning producer who's made short films and webseries. Kenny is now packaging a feature film project called "Snow" Genia Michaela began her theatre career acting in plays on Broadway. She began her film career working with Steven Soderbergh. Genia has attended U. North Carolina School of the Arts, MIT and Yale, where she played D1 Ice Hockey. She has studied Physics, Opera, Screenwriting and Directing, in addition to Acting. Genia is an award-winning songwriter. She is a SCUBA divemaster. Genia has lived in 3 countries and traveled to 6 continents. Genia is fond of dragons, cats, bubbles, fairies, kindness, snow, books, (contained) fires, octopi, Efteling, holidays, and museums. People Genia has worked with include: Lena Headey, Richard Gere, Steven Soderbergh, Eva Mendes, Kevin Kline, Cuba Gooding Jr, Reba McEntire, Eddie McClintock, Katee Sackhoff, Ed Harris, Richard Dreyfuss, Rachel Nichols, Olivia Williams, Jeremy Irons, Keith Carradine, Joe Mantegna, Al Pacino, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Diego Luna, Peter Stormare, Martin Sheen, Alan Alda, Neil Simon. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review. For inquiries about future episodes, or to be featured in our next season, please e-mail indiebreaking@gmail.com Genia Michaela: ⁨@geniababy⁩ Kenny Hargrove: @Kenny_hargrove ⁨@KennyHargroveFilms⁩ Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
Dec 10, 2025 · 21 min
Ep. 18 Krassimira Belev/Tony Belev & Pt. 2 Rollyn Stafford
Recorded at the 2025 Santa Fe Film Festival, join host Brenden Roberts on an exploration through filmmaking and what it takes to break into the entertainment industry today. Buckle your seatbelts, because here’s another episode of Breaking Indie. Don’t forget to subscribe. We NEED you support. Krassimira Belev & Tony Belev, “The Therapy” @thetherapy_film @krassimira_belev @bloodyxyz RollynStafford.com @RollyStafford Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
Dec 4, 2025 · 30 min
Ep. 17 Dan Burns & Blake de Pastino, “Come Out Wherever You Are”
Blake de Pastino is an award-winning actor, model, and co-creator of educational YouTube channels including Crash Course, SciShow, and PBS Eons, of which is also co-host. He has appeared in feature films including “The Fear of It,” “Slant Streets,” and “Blood for Dust,” as well as short films including “Come Out, Wherever You Are,” for which he has won multiple Best Actor awards, “Fracture,” for which he won Best Actor in the Montana 48 Hour Film Project and “Me, Myself & I,” for which he won Best Actor in the Wyoming 48 Hour Film Project. He works as an actor, advocate for disability rights, and educational content creator in Montana. IG: @westerndigs Dan Burns is an award-winning screenwriter, author, and independent filmmaker dedicated to telling character-driven stories that blend emotional depth with cinematic precision. His short film Come Out, Wherever You Are—adapted from his acclaimed story collection No Turning Back: Stories—has been an official selection at more than seventy festivals and has earned twenty-five awards, including Best Short Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Director. As the founder of 136 Productions, he develops original content for screen and stage, drawing on his experience as the author of seven books. www.comeoutwhereveryouarefilm.com www.danburnsauthor.com IG: DanBurnsAuthor Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
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Nov 27, 2025 · 33 min
Ep. 16 Rodrigo Tactaquin & Claire Sandberg
In this episode we talk to Rodrigo Tactaquin and his work with the show Longmire as well as in part two, Claire Sandberg about her film “The Ramba Effect” winner of Best Documentary at The Santa Fe Film Festival. The Ramba Effect follows the powerful and inspiring journey of Ramba, the last circus elephant in Chile, as she travels 2,550 miles to her new home at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil. After five decades of captivity, Ramba must summon extraordinary strength for one final quest: freedom. During her long journey by plane and truck, she faces daunting obstacles that test her spirit. Her story becomes a moving symbol of the broader fight for animal liberation, offering hope for all creatures still living in captivity. Intimate and profound, The Ramba Effect is a celebration of resilience, a protest against cruelty, and a tribute to the enduring spirit of a soul nearly forgotten by the world. Pt. 1 Rodrigo Tactaquin @rodrigotactaquin Pt. 2 Claire Sandberg, The Ramba Effect www.therambaeffect.com IG: Claire.intheworld Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
Oct 29, 2025 · 22 min
Ep. 15 Antonio Weiss/Eddie Velez
Eddie Velez (Traffic) talks about directing Target Jeremy and his strategy as a first time filmmaker. We also talk with Antonio Weiss who shares his journey with an upcoming film, and how he intends to make his next project in Paraguay. Learn more about Target Jeremy at https://targetjeremy.com/ Recorded at the 2025 Santa Fe Film Festival, join host Brenden Roberts on an exploration through filmmaking and what it takes to break into the entertainment industry today. Buckle your seatbelts, because here’s another episode of Breaking Indie. Don’t forget to subscribe. We NEED you support. Follow our guests on Instagram at: @weissfineartssantafe Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
Sep 20, 2025 · 27 min
Ep. 14 Zoe Dunay & Aris Federman
Ep. 14 Zoe Dunay & Aris Federman Meet the team behind the award winning film “Tin Soldiers” and Blue Oak Productions. In this fun and lively conversation, we talk about our mutual love for Christopher Nolan, the hometown of the atomic bomb (Los Alamos), and this charismatic couple’s journey into filmmaking. Winner of the Jury Award for Best Cinematography at the 2025 Santa Fe Film Festival, “Tin Soldiers” delves into the journey of a child navigating the complexities of mental health treatment at a time when he’s still discovering what ‘normal’ is. Contacts available on Instagram and Linkedin: Zoe Dunay IG @zoedunay Aris Federman IG @arisfederman Blue Oak Productions IG @blueoakproductions Please visit our youtube channel for more videos and be sure to like and subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingIndie Stream the video of this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pZltsDZdVoU Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
S1 · E13
Sep 8, 2025 · 52 min
Ep. 13 Hossein Martin Fazeli, “I Am Gitxsan”
I was born on this planet, why do I pay to exist here? That’s one question proposed by Hossein in today’s podcast episode. Additionally, we discuss how his political asylum has affected his career as a documentary filmmaker, and dive further into a philosophical discussion, while learning more about his latest award winning film “I Am Gitxsan” which explores a recent high school graduate reconnecting with his Indigenous heritage in Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada. Visit his production website: www.fazelifilms.com or for his latest film “I am Gitxsan” on the web: www.iamgitxsan.com Hossein Martin Fazeli has been an A-List director in North America for many years. He has been producing, directing, and writing fiction and non-fiction television and film for more than two decades and has extensive international experience, having worked on location in a dozen different countries. His films have been broadcast around the world, including on CBC, BBC, ARTE, and Canal+, winning 45 international awards in the process. Throughout the years he has collaborated with organizations such as UNDP, European Commission, and Nonviolence International on a wide range of film and television projects, including national and regional campaigns, exploring issues such as human rights, women's rights, and minority rights. His 2007 production, "The Tale of Two Nazanins", about a teenage girl imprisoned on death row in Iran, was broadcast on major international networks such as the BBC and CNN and is credited with igniting an international campaign that saved her life. In 2008, Fazeli was chosen by the Sundance Institute to take part in their International Filmmakers Award. He has lectured around the world on the ever changing face of film production and has held workshops with students at various educational institutions such as SFU (Canada), SOAS (UK), Aarhus University (Denmark) and the European Film Academy. For more info, please visit: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3347515/ Please visit our youtube channel for more videos and be sure to like and subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingIndie Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
Jul 17, 2025 · 10 min
Bonus Exclusive: Ari Aster Excerpt
Catch our exclusive excerpt with Ari Aster about his latest film, Eddington. For more juicy content, enjoy our full episode on youtube! Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
Jul 17, 2025 · 29 min
EP. 12 "Eddington" With Ari Aster
Ari Aster brings his new film back to New Mexico with the help of A24. We take a look behind the scenes of Eddington, talk to the director Ari Aster, as well as NM actors: @josephortega_ and @racheldelatorreofficail as well as the brains behind the drone show, A BIG ASS thank you to A24 and all the people behind this premiere in Truth of Consequences. Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
Jun 27, 2025 · 43 min
Ep. 11 “What Tomorrow Brings”
In this episode we talk to the filmmakers behind “What Tomorrow Brings” a family drama created by Matt Engelbert. During this two part interview we speak with the cast and creators behind this family affair. We will also learn how Matthew created two national syndicated shows “Ariel, Zoey, & Eli, Too” as well as “Steal The Show” with no Hollywood connections, and the journey behind his family’s legacy in mainstream entertainment. Recorded at the 2025 Santa Fe Film Festival, join your host Brenden Roberts on an exploration through filmmaking and what it takes to break into the entertainment industry today. Buckle your seatbelts, because here’s another episode of Breaking Indie. Don’t forget to subscribe. We NEED you support. Follow our guests on Instagram at: @whattomorrowbrinsmovie @therealjoelyengelbert @arielZoeyandEil @zoeyrebecca_ @yourbelovedyeti @santafefilmfestival @BRW_Digital @BreakingIndie Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.
May 20, 2025 · 23 min
Ep. 10 Danny Trejo
The legend, Danny Trejo, opens up with us about his past and how he broke into the film business. He speaks about training Eric Roberts on "Runaway Train", to getting his big break in Michael Mann's "Heat" with Al Pachino, Robert De Niro, and Val Kilmer. Danny also talks about his restaurant business, Trejo's Tacos, and leaves more to be desired mentioning Robert Rodriguez and the Machete franchise. Checkout another great episode of Breaking Indie, with your hosts Brenden Roberts and Cole Finney. #dannytrejo #dannytrejo #firstmovie4dannytrejo #machete #movie trailer #Americanunderdog #Americanwarrior More: Acting, actor demo reel, how to work in the film industry, how to get acting jobs nyc, how to work in nyc film, how to act, acting career tips, writers strike deadline, writers guild of america, wga strike, budget filmmaking, budget filmmaking accessories, film industry work, filmmaking 101, Screenwriting, screenwriting structure, screenwriter, screenwriting expert, production process in film, film production company, new mexico film Support the show Please like and subscribe. The Breaking Indie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Youtube.

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