Breaking Out of Breaking In is a practical, pragmatic filmmaking and storyteller podcast about taking your creative destiny into your own hands, reframing what it takes and means to “break in” to a fundamentally broken industry, and making work that gets seen without playing the Hollywood game (or at least, while changing the rules). Each episode explores a particular subject interrogated and researched by the hosts to turn an obstacle or limitation into an opportunity for listeners, or a conversation with a guest who shares exactly how they broke out, broke in, or circumvented things entirely to define success for themselves.
Breaking Down Our 2023 (series finale)That's all (for now), folks! Bri and Christina break down their years, their recent (and near future) creative projects, and the podcast's natural conclusion. Thank you for listening and supporting us these past three years! Don't worry, we'll be around :) 5 Calls app to support civic action for US listeners: Follow for more info on Israel/Palestine: Even more content: Hire Bri as a consultant: BriCastellini.com/Consultations Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/29134578
Breaking Down Breaking In (our comedy feature!)5 Calls app to support civic action for US listeners: Follow for more info on Israel/Palestine: In this month's episode, we discuss the writing, editing, and table read of our co-written feature, as well as the future of the story and what comes next! Even more content (+ the pitch deck for our script): Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/28660178
Breaking Down the BS of Elevated HorrorHot take: horror has always been "elevated." Christina, our resident horror expert, takes Bri through the various ways "elevated horror" ignores a genre that's always been socially conscious and laden with metaphor, and recommends some films for folks looking to get nostalgic this spooky season. Even more content: Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/28335359
Freelancing and Making Features with Liz ManashilA follow up to our last episode with our pal Liz Manashil, talking about her experience as a full time freelancer 2+ years into the adventure, plus the trials and tribulations of making her third feature... in public! More Liz: Even more content: Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/27524013
Getting Us Back On SetWhat would it take for Christina and Bri to get back to making indie shorts? We look back at the past few years away from it and consider what's next for our own productions, plus an update on Christina's feature. Even more content: Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/27576201
Script Competitions, Strikes, and Survival Jobs with Gerry MaravillaWe check in with friend of the pod and early 2021 guest Gerry Maravilla about the script competitions/labs he's participated in, what gives him hope, his pivots since the strike, and more! Find Gerry: Even more content: Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/27491880
2023 Mid Year Update!Apologies for the audio quality! We had some mic issues, but they're all fixed for next month don't you worry! For this episode we talk about updates regarding the WGA Strike, Christina's feature currently in development, Christina AND Bri's feature script, and Bri's adventures in querying her romance novel. Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/27186783
Breaking Down the 2023 WGA Writer's Strike with TV Writer Brandi NicoleWe spoke with friend of the pod, former guest, and current TV writer (Your Honor on Showtime, Happy Face, and more) Brandi Nicole about the writer's strike, the definition of scabbing, and what's at stake for all of us who aspire to write film and TV. (choose "Film and Television" in the drop down menu) Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/26780127
Navigating Being a Public FigureMaking creative work for public consumption, especially as an indie producer, necessitates some level of being up for public consumption as an artist. We talk through ways to mitigate the worst bits of this, share stories of creepy men on busses and StumbleUpon, and discuss the conflict between actual truth and perceived truth. Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/26566461
Building New Community with Micah KhanBri and Christina reflect and advise on moving (to LA and upstate NY, respectively) and how they've had to adjust to their new communities, especially given networking is harder during a global pandemic. Plus, we catch up with Micah Khan about his feature directorial debut and how he used the experience to build new community within traditional industry! Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/26229225
Breaking Down CompsThis podcast is THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS meets Nancy Meyers' THE HOLIDAY with the sensibility of Netflix's WEDNESDAY. Just kidding. Or are we? Regardless, we do talk about how to pick the titles for your "my script is X meets Y" though, otherwise known as: comps! Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/25933092
Season 3 Intro ft. Ezra LiWe give a quick overview of season 3 (one episode a month, new segments), a state of the union for the film & TV world (mergers, seasons getting cancelled before they air, impending writer's strike) and interview our beloved season 1 and 2 primary editor, filmmaker and actor Ezra Li! More of Ezra: instagram.com/ezra.li Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/25638252
2022 In Review! Breaking down our yearChristina and Bri break down their 2022s, check in on the goals they set at the end of 2021, and preview what to expect from season 3! Even more content + our 2023 goals: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/25151646
Representation Matters: Cheryl Bedford (Women of Color Unite/JTC List)In our final interview of the season, we're joined by Women of Color Unite founder, producer, and filmmaker Cheryl Bedford to talk about about her journey, the challenges around creating opportunities for women of color in film/TV, and more. More about WOCU: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/25040505
Representation Matters: Sav Rodgers (Trans Film Center)We virtually sat down with filmmaker, screenwriter, and Trans Film Center founder Sav Rodgers to discuss the current status of transgender representation in Hollywood in front of and behind the camera, and the complexities of engaging with and pursuing a career in the arts with that representation lens in mind! More from the Trans Film Center: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/24857805
Representation Matters: The WGA Disabled Writer's Committee (ft. David Radcliff, Jamey Perry, and Shea Mirzai)Transcript for today's episode: This week, to kick off our new Representation Matters series, we chatted with the current WGA Disabled Writer's Committee, David Radcliff, Jamey Perry, and Shea Mirzai, about the state of disabled representation in front of and behind the camera. More about their work: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/24724614
Breaking Down Our Favorite TropesThis week, we’re breaking down our favorite narrative tropes and recommending our favorite media that showcases them! What are yours? We want to hear from YOU! Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/24597051
The Craft of Proofs of Concept with Meghan RossFilmmaker/Sundance Episodic Lab Alum Meghan Ross joins us to talk about her time in the lab, her career, and how to use a proof of concept production to further your script's opportunities! More Meghan: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/24419709
The Craft of Adaptations with Sean and Sinead Persaud (Shipwrecked Comedy)We chatted with sibling writing duo Sean and Sinead Persaud of Shipwrecked Comedy about adapting classic literature into award-winning web series, endless easter eggs, and their latest project: Headless (a Sleepy Hollow story!) More from Shipwrecked: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/24283941
The Craft of Voice Acting with Edward HongVoice actor/founder of the PGM VO List () Edward Hong joins us to offer insight into the voiceover industry, cutting an audio reel, and how to get your start. Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/24135102
The Craft of Production Design with Raymond CarrProduction designer and Henson-trained puppeteer Raymond Carr joins us to break down the art of set building, making high-quality sci-fi for cheap, and more! More about Joyriders: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/23992638
The Craft of Interactive Storytelling with Jenni PowellCreative producer Jenni Powell (of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, lonelygirl15, and more!) joins us to talk about intricacies of telling stories with interactive and mixed media elements. Plus, she gives a history of narrative web series! More Jenni: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/23864412
2022 Mid Year Check In!Christina's new house, Bri's new romance novel side hustle, exciting changes coming to the podcast, and what the rest of our 2022 looks like! If you'd like to advertise with us (for a film or writing tool, film festival submissions, crowdfunding campaign, or film premiere), get in touch! [email protected] Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/23735960
Responsible Filmmaking: Intimacy Coordination with Camille MonaeActor and intimacy coordinator Camille Monae joins us to talk about expanding the definition for intimacy and how to advocate for and implement more consent-based set practices. More from Camille: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/23534294
Responsible Filmmaking: Green Sets with Stephanie DawsonProducer Stephanie Dawson (PGAE Green Committee) shares her passion and knowledge surrounding making productions more environmentally sustainable. The Green Production Guide: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/23229542
Responsible Filmmaking: Inclusive Screenwriting with Jess KingFilmmaker, professor, and author Jess King (they/them) joins us to talk about deconstructing the craft and practice of screenwriting to make it more inclusive and culturally specific. Snag Jess's book: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/23156393
The Craft of Found FootageThis week, we’re breaking down the craft of found footage filmmaking and writing, in horror, narrative vlog web series, and beyond! Even more content (next week including a worksheet for logic-ing your found footage story): Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/23153321
Directing For Hire: Branded Content with B. MonetDirector B. Monet takes us through her process pitching and directing branded and commercial content in our final For Hire series episode! More B: Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/22638434
Writing For Hire: A Little Bit of Everything with Heather TaylorScreenwriter Heather Taylor drops by to talk about pitching feature scripts, the Canadian TV writing industry, and working regularly from two countries. More Heather: https://www.heatherataylor.com/ Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/22638332
Directing For Hire: TV with America YoungDirector (and voice actress/stunt woman) America Young joins us to talk about going from stunts and digital productions to traditional TV directing. More America: // https://www.chimaeraproject.org/ Even more content: Free newsletter: BreakingOutPod.com Email: [email protected] Follow: @BreakingOutPod Music: KelseyRauber.com Art: KaileeCristina.com Editing: instagram.com/ezra.li /episode/index/show/breakingoutpod/id/22638203