362 - Navigating Strikes and Incentives and Getting Films Made in New Orleans with Full Armor Films' Frank Monteleone | Indie Talk

Hello, Hello! In this episode of the Make It Podcast, independent filmmaker Frank Monteleone joins Chris and Nick to talk about his company, Full Armor Films , his career, and the film industry in New Orleans and beyond. We also talk about: - Frank discusses starting Full Armor Films in New Orleans and how the city's film tax incentives have helped grow the local industry. - The group talks about acting techniques, pitching projects to studios vs. independently, and how recent strikes have impacted the business. - Frank shares his experience getting an exception during the WGA strike to continue production. - Acting exercises like being assigned random characters at parties are discussed as ways to improve skills. - And a brand new Things You Should Know — inspired by Frank! Enjoy! How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content: Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel. Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.bonsai.film/subscribe . Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy