Step behind the scenes with powerhouse indie film producer Lisa Black as she shares her incredible journey from the corporate world to the chaotic, creative, and high-stakes world of independent filmmaking.
In this raw and revealing interview, Lisa opens up about:
Surviving freezing chaos on a Norwegian set
Saving a neighborhood from a potential explosion mid-filming
Producing the first major film in Delaware since Dead Poets Society
Her path to becoming a PGA executive and industry leader
How she blends business savvy with creative vision to make movies happen
🎥 Featuring stories from The Bird Catcher, Miles, and the upcoming Death on the Brandywine — this episode is a masterclass in grit, hustle, and art.
👉 If you’ve ever dreamed of making movies, or just love hearing what really happens behind the camera, this is for you.
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0:00 – Risk & Chaos in Indie Filmmaking
0:35 – What It Means to Be an Independent Producer
1:51 – Lisa’s Corporate Background & Pivot to Film
3:30 – From Price Waterhouse to Producing Oscar-Nominated Talent
4:17 – Chaos Story #1: Frozen in Norway on The Bird Catcher
6:20 – Chaos Story #2: Basement Gas Leak During Miles
7:57 – Death on the Brandywine: First Major Film in Delaware Since Dead Poets Society
9:50 – Shooting on a Budget Without Tax Incentives
10:50 – Plot of *Death on the Brandywine* (No Spoilers!)
11:07 – Future Film Festivals & 2026 Release Plans
11:30 – A Shoutout to the Boys & Girls Club
11:55 – Lisa’s Daughter: Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur
13:02 – What the PGA *Really* Means (It’s Not Golf)
14:00 – Lisa’s Role in the Producers Guild of America
15:00 – Defining What a Producer Actually Does
16:45 – Fun Fact: Lisa’s Golf Game & Corporate Days
17:02 – Final Thoughts: Rainbows, Film, and the Power of Dreams
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