Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast

17/06/2024

On the next episode (June 14th) of the Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast: Mike and Shelby talk about the new Panasonic Lumix GH7 and Black Magic / Apple Immersive cameras. Also, don't miss interviews with Iowa filmmaker Joe Frenna producer of "Hot Spots of Waverly” and Nebraska filmmaker Tom Knoblauch producer of “Moving Parts”.

On this episode (June 14th) of the Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast: Mike and Shelby talk about the new Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera. Also, don't miss i...

09/06/2024

Congratulations to Depth of Field host Dr. Mike White on his acceptance into the UCLA Professional Program in Screenwriting for 2024-2025! Find out more on the next episode.

07/06/2024

On the next episode (June 14th) of the Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast: Mike and Shelby talk about the new Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera. Also, don't miss interviews with Iowa filmmaker Joe Frenna producer of "Hot Spots of Waverly” and Nebraska filmmaker Tom Knoblauch producer of “Moving Parts”.

04/06/2024

Calling all Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota filmmakers! The Depth of Field Film Festival is now open on FilmFreeWay.

The Depth of Field Film Festival is open to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota filmmakers. The event accepts submissions of various lengths (not to exceed 120m...

03/06/2024

The Depth of Field Independent Film Festival has it's own webpage! Stop by!

Presented by MG White, a film professor at Wayne State College and award-winning feature film director/producer, this workshop will cover what goes into producing your first feature, including pre-production, being on-set, working in the editing room, and distribution.

03/06/2024

On this episode (June 6, 2024) of the Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast: Mike and Shelby talk about Cannes darlings "Anora" by Sean Baker and "Kinds of Kindness" by Yorgos Lanthimos. Get the big announcement on the Depth of Field Festival. Also, get a preview of The Snake Ally Festival of Film in an interview with festival director Tadd Good.”

On this episode (June 6, 2024) of the Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast: Mike and Shelby talk about Cannes darlings "Anora" by Sean Baker and "Kinds of...

31/05/2024

From 'Anora' to 'The Substance,' Variety critics select the best movies of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

31/05/2024

Film friends! We wanted to give you a chance to submit your films to the Depth of Field Film Festival before our website and FilmFreeway listing go public next week. We can't wait to see you this September!

The Depth of Field Film Festival is open to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota filmmakers. The event accepts submissions of various lengths (not to exceed 120m...

29/05/2024

On the next episode (May 31st) of the Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast: Mike and Shelby talk about Cannes Darlings "Anora" by Sean Baker and "Kinds of Kindness" by Yorgos Lanthimos. Also, get a preview of The Snake Ally Festival of Film in an interview with festival director Tadd Good.

22/05/2024

Big News! The Depth of Field Film Festival (held in conjunction with the Siouxland Filmmakers Club) will be happening in Sioux City September 13th and 14th! Submissions will be open to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota filmmakers only. (Find the event on FilmFreeway soon!) We will be accepting submissions of any length and genre created in the past two years. All films are to be judged by industry professionals. The event will be held in the beautiful Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center on the banks of the Missouri River in Sioux City Iowa. Filmmakers will enjoy screenings, talkbacks, workshops, and an awards ceremony.

21/05/2024

On this episode (May 20th) of the Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast: Mike and Shelby review "Problemista" by Julio Torres and "La Chimera" by Alice Rohrwacher. Also, a great interview with Adam Orton and Rob Merritt the creators of "In the Silence".

On this episode (May 20th) of the Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast: Mike and Shelby review "Problemista" by Julio Torres and "La Chimera" by Alice Roh...

17/05/2024

On the next episode (May 19th) of the Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast: Mike and Shelby review "Problemista" by Julio Torres and "La Chimera" by Alice Rohrwacher. Also, a great interview with Adam Orton and Rob Merritt the creators of "In the Silence".

13/05/2024

About the Depth of Field podcast: We are not going to review films we don’t like. We are only going to have guests on we like, respect, and feel are good for the film community at large. If we review products, they will be ones we like or think we will like. There is SO MUCH NEGATIVE CONTENT out there and that is not us or what we want to do. We want Depth of Field to be a positive, fun, and encouraging place for filmmakers who may want to know what’s happening and just maybe learn something new. We love film, filmmaking, and our film community. If you do too, be sure and listen on your favorite platform. - Mike & Shelby

02/05/2024

On the this episode of Depth of Field (May 2nd, 2024): Mike and Shelby's review of the Farm to Film festival, some equipment highlights from this years NAB show, and interviews with Michael Minard of Red Arc Productions and Robert De Corrah of Studio 81. Margaux Towne, who was scheduled for this episode was traveling for a shoot and will be scheduled for a later episode.

On the this episode of Depth of Field: Mike and Shelby's review of the Farm to Film festival, some equipment highlights from this years NAB show, and intervi...

24/04/2024

On the next episode (May 2nd) of the Depth of Field Independent Film Podcast: Mike and Shelby interview Margaux Towne of Digital Moxie in Omaha and Robert DeCorah of Studio 81 in Cedar Rapids. Also, hear a review of the Farm to Film Festival in Washington Iowa.

18/04/2024

On this episode (April 18th) of Depth of Field: Mike and Shelby interview Jim Brockhohn, president of the Iowa Motion Picture Association, about the May 4th Awards Gala. Get details on the new Vermillion (SD) Vortex Film festival. Find out about the new Black Magic PYXIS and the new updated URSA 12 cameras. Also, get their take on some of the selections for this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

On the this episode (April 18th) of Depth of Field: Mike and Shelby interview Jim Brockhohn, president of the Iowa Motion Picture Association, about the May ...

14/04/2024

On the next episode (April 18th) of Depth of Field: Mike and Shelby interview Jim Brockhohn, president of the Iowa Motion Picture Association, about the May 4th Awards Gala. Get details on the new Vermillion (SD) Vortex Film festival. Find out about the new Black Magic PYXIS and the new updated URSA 12 cameras. Also, get their take on some of the selections for this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

04/04/2024

On this episode of Depth of Field: Mike and Shelby interview Eric Dean Freese of the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Get the latest news on changes in the Sundance leadership, what's happening this week at the New Directors / New Films Festival, updates on the Nebraska and Iowa Film Tax Incentives, as well as some key nominations for this year's Iowa Motion Picture Awards.

On this episode: Mike and Shelby interview Eric Dean Freese of the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Get the latest news on changes in the Sundance lea...

21/03/2024

On this episode: Mike and Shelby interview writer Christine Burright and director Tony Bonacci of "The Headliner" produced in Omaha. Catch reviews of “A Thousand and One” by A.V. Rockwell and “The Zone of Interest” by Jonathan Glazer. In Industry Buzz; Nikon Acquires RED, Iowa’s Film Tax Incentive moves forward, and the closing of Vazen lenses.

On this episode: Mike and Shelby interview writer Christine Burright and director Tony Bonacci of "The Headliner" produced in Omaha. Catch reviews of “A Thou...

10/03/2024

On the next episode (March 21st) of Depth of Field: Mike and Shelby interview writer Christine Burright and director Tony Bonacci of "The Headliner" produced in Omaha. Catch reviews of “A Thousand and One” by A.V. Rockwell and “The Zone of Interest” by Jonathan Glazer. In Industry Buzz; Nikon Acquires RED, Iowa’s Film Tax Incentive moves forward, and Alexander Payne’s "The Holdovers" is accused of plagiarism.

08/03/2024

Have you checked out the latest episode of the Depth of Field podcast yet? Well, you can find it on YouTube and Spotify RIGHT NOW! Start your weekend off right!

On the this episode of Depth of Field: “What is up with the Berlin International Film Festival?”, highlights of the Independent Spirit Awards, leadership changes at Netflix and Disney, the death of David Bordwell, and an interview with Stacy Heatherly of the Eastern Nebraska Film Office about the new proposed Nebraska Film Tax incentive.

On the this episode of Depth of Field: “What is up with the Berlin International Film Festival?”, highlights of the Independent Spirit Awards, leadership changes at Netflix and Disney, the death of David Bordwell, and an interview with Stacy Heatherly of the Eastern Nebraska Film Office about th...

07/03/2024

On the this episode of Depth of Field: “What is up with the Berlin International Film Festival?”, highlights of the Independent Spirit Awards, leadership changes at Netflix and Disney, the death of David Bordwell, and an interview with Stacy Heatherly of the Eastern Nebraska Film Office about the new proposed Nebraska Film Tax incentive.

On the this episode of Depth of Field: “What is up with the Berlin International Film Festival?”, highlights of the Independent Spirit Awards, leadership cha...

06/03/2024

Iowa is following suit with Nebraska as they move forward in bringing back a Film Tax Incentive…

Des Moines, Iowa — A state tax rebate for film, TV, and documentary productions may be modified and revived on a trial basis — after a 15-year hiatus. Republican Representative […]

04/03/2024

Come out and meet Shelby and Mike from the Depth of Field podcast at the Filmmakers Hangout in Omaha 5:00pm, Tuesday March 5th at the Benson Public Library.

27/02/2024

On the next episode (March 7th) of Depth of Field: “What is up with the Berlin International Film Festival?”, highlights of the Independent Spirit Awards, leadership changes at Netflix and Disney, the death of David Bordwell, and an interview with Stacy Heatherly of the Eastern Nebraska Film Office about the new proposed Nebraska Film Tax incentive.

25/02/2024

We wanted to thank everyone for your support of Depth of Field! We did not expect the amount of views / listenership of our little show. Keep looking for new episodes. We have some great things planned.

23/02/2024

Check out the Depth of Field Podcast on Spotify, where you can now find episode 2!

On this episode: The year of Feature Films made in Iowa, David Laub's move from a24 to Metrograph, casting as a new Oscar category, Nebraska produced film "The Snack Shack" hits theaters, Nebraska actors in "Lover, Stalker, Killer" on Netflix, a review of the Film Convert Nitrate plug-in, the announcement of the new Kodak Super 8 Camera and the Laowa - Venus Optics Anamorphic Zoom.

On this episode: The year of Feature Films made in Iowa, David Laub's move from A24 to Metrograph, casting as a new Oscar category, Nebraska produced film "The Snack Shack" hits theaters, Nebraska actors in "Lover, Stalker, Killer" on Netflix, a review of the Film Convert Nitrate plug-in, the announ...

22/02/2024

On this episode: The year of Feature Films made in Iowa, David Laub's move from a24 to Metrograph, casting as a new Oscar category, Nebraska produced film "The Snack Shack" hits theaters, Nebraska actors in "Lover, Stalker, Killer" on Netflix, a review of the Film Convert Nitrate plug-in, the announcement of the new Kodak Super 8 Camera and the Laowa - Venus Optics Anamorphic Zoom.

On this episode: The year of Feature Films made in Iowa, David Laub's move from a24 to Metrograph, casting as a new Oscar category, Nebraska produced film "T...