"Filmmaking Ain't For Pu****s!"

"Filmmaking Ain't For Pu****s!"

Thinking about making a feature film? Do you want it to play film fests and win awards? Do you want to have some idea of what you're going to experience before you jump into the filmmaking ocean? (It is an ocean. Fests are overwhelmed with movies, most bad.) If you answered "Yes" to the above questions or if you're simply curious at this point, then this podcast is a priority for your listening enjoyment. No need for filmschool. I will share all that I learned in 4 yrs @ UNC School of the Arts Filmmaking. I will share the things I did right and wrong on my first feature "THE HIKE" where I was executive producer, producer, line producer, writer, director, actor, first AD, production design, wardrobe, props, location manager, casting director, craft service and driver. www.thehikemovie.net

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August 8, 2025 7 mins

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In the finale ep, award winning filmmaker Dave Fugett has one more thing to say about fests. Then on to distribution. It's giving up the rights to your film but it can be a means to an end.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
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Website - www.thehikemovie.net
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Let's talk about Film Fests! Filmmaker Dave Fugett has a few tips for those filmmakers wanting to enter film festivals.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
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Website - www.thehikemovie.net
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July 18, 2025 9 mins

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Time to color correct your feature. In this ep, Dave chats about color correction, what he did on "THE HIKE" and using CC in a creative way.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
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July 9, 2025 10 mins

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In this ep, Dave pimps a podcast interview that is a must watch for filmmakers before he chats about working remotely with the composer while in post for the award winning feature film "THE HIKE".

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
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Website - www.thehikemovie.net
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July 3, 2025 7 mins

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In this ep, award winning filmmaker Dave Fugett closes the book on post sound and begins chatting about music and hiring a composer for your film.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
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Website - www.thehikemovie.net
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June 26, 2025 8 mins

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In this ep, we close the door on p/u shots and chat about sound for your film as well as transition shots and ADR.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
Facebook - www.facebook.com/neverhikealone
Website - www.thehikemovie.net
Instagram - www.instagram.com/filmmakr97 
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June 20, 2025 8 mins

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In this episode Dave talks senior moments, mailbag, AI and more about pick-up shots specifically how best to avoid them....hint - ya can't.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
Facebook - www.facebook.com/neverhikealone
Website - www.thehikemovie.net
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June 10, 2025 11 mins

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You have a first cut completed on your indie feature film. Award winning filmmaker Dave Fugett is here to tell you the good news...and the bad news.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
Facebook - www.facebook.com/neverhikealone
Website - www.thehikemovie.net
Instagram - www.instagram.com/filmmakr97 
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June 3, 2025 9 mins

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In this ep, award winning filmmaker Dave Fugett chats about working with an editor on your feature film.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
Facebook - www.facebook.com/neverhikealone
Website - www.thehikemovie.net
Instagram - www.instagram.com/filmmakr97 
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May 14, 2025 6 mins

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"How do I find an editor?" In this ep, Dave provides a few tips.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
Facebook - www.facebook.com/neverhikealone
Website - www.thehikemovie.net
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May 5, 2025 10 mins

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In this ep, Dave shares his thoughts on the 2nd most important aspect of post that a filmmaker needs to address...hopefully it was done wayyy before production wrapped. Also, Uncle Dave shows up for his first appearance of the season with a life lesson.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
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April 29, 2025 7 mins

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In this ep, award winning filmmaker Dave Fugett shares his number one piece of advice for filmmakers who have just wrapped production. He also has info about changes coming to this season of FA4P!

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo.
Facebook - www.facebook.com/neverhikealone
Website - www.thehikemovie.net
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April 14, 2025 9 mins

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We're back with an exciting announcement. Listen to this short ep asap. 

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Post-Production is where your film shines or begins circling the drain if it's not already a warm pile of doo-doo. Truly a nerve wrecking time in a filmmaker's career. We'll get into it during Season Four of FAFP where filmmaker Dave Fugett will share his post experience while making the award winnin...

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April 27, 2024 15 mins

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Filmmaker Dave Fugett closes out Season Three "Production" with an epiphany he shares with you, the listener. Hint - 2 versions of your film? Hmmm....

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo to stream or purchase.
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April 9, 2024 24 mins

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If you're an indie filmmaker and you are going to produce/direct an R rated film with nudity or a sex scene, this episode is a must listen...damn near priceless. Honestly.

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo to stream or purchase.
Link -  www.vimeo.com/ondemand/thehikemovie  
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March 29, 2024 20 mins

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In this episode, Dave tells a tale of deceit & fraud which nearly triggered a disaster in the last week of production on "THE HIKE".

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo to stream or purchase.
Link -  www.vimeo.com/ondemand/thehikemovie  
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March 15, 2024 12 mins

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Award winning filmmaker Dave Fugett talks briefly about the Oscars then chats about another f**k-up he committed while shooting "THE HIKE".

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo to stream or purchase.
Link -  www.vimeo.com/ondemand/thehikemovie  
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March 8, 2024 7 mins

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This is the CYA episode. It concerns contracts for cast and crew that more than likely you will need to get signed and dated during production.  

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo to stream or purchase.
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March 2, 2024 17 mins

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Award winning filmmaker Dave Fugett takes a break from sharing his f***-up's while making "THE HIKE" and talks about shots in this episode. Then he shares his most valuable tip for all you passionate, amazing creative types out there, not just filmmakers, ALL creative artists.

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February 23, 2024 17 mins

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This EP begins with filmmaker Dave riffing on confidence and then he continues the transparent chat about his mistakes while making the award winning feature film - 
"THE HIKE".

Dave's award winning feature film "THE HIKE" is exclusively on Vimeo to stream or purchase.
Link -  www.vimeo.com/ondemand/thehikemovie
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