We get a reality check when we look up some troubling stats.We also read over a list of steps to becoming a successful filmmaker.Dominic returns to talk about his experiences directing his new short film Anomaly .He also tells his side of t

IMC 045 - Coming in Crystal Clear

Aug 5th, 2013

We have new podcasting equipment and we sure are proud of ourselves. We discuss this year's 48 Hour Film Festival from the perspective of the center of the universe. Our special guest Matt Toplikar tells us about his new short Open Mic Night.

IMC 044 - Back from the Dead

Jan 8th, 2013

Out of nowhere comes a brand new episode of Indie Movie Cast! Alex, Jay and Dominic reunite to tell you about their indie moviemaking experiences in 2012. From the making of the short films The Harbinger and Retina, to Ultimatum Pictures' fir

IMC 043 - Where have we been?

Oct 21st, 2011

Ultimatum emerges from their sudden sabbatical to bring you the first new IMC in months. We fully disclose where we've been. We took L'americano to the L.A. Shorts Fest and met friends from the movie Cataplexy.We talk about our experiences in

IMC 042 - Final Cut Pro suX

Jul 1st, 2011

We discuss Final Cut Pro X the good... but mostly the bad. Has Apple walked away from from professional video editing? What are indie filmmakers going to do now?We talk to our guests about their web-series Indie: The Series.We laugh about our

IMC 027 - The 7D is for Me

Jun 17th, 2011

We get hands on with the Canon 7D. We talk about our recent experiences and advice from us and some experts. Also we look into the future of cameras with the upcoming Sony NEX-VG10 and the Panasonic AG-AF100.Schmollywood:We feel a little bit

IMC SPECIAL - The Making of STUMP

Jun 16th, 2011

It's Albuquerque's 48 Hour Film Project once again. This time Ultimatum drew "period piece" and decided to make a 70's grindhouse movie. Listen in on what happened this time during the making of the movie STUMP. From movie stars, to fake blo

IMC 041 - Founding the 48

May 5th, 2011

The founder of the 48 Hour Film Project and the National Film Challenge, Liz Langston guests hosts. She gives us insight into the history of the 48 and all about what happens behind the scenes. Albuquerque's 48 is coming up on June 10, and Ul

IMC 040 - What's the Point of Making Short Films?

Apr 12th, 2011

Why make short films? Really? Who's watching them? What should you expect from them? What kind of plan should you have to gain viewership? Should you only do shorts for competitions? Should you make a trailer or a few scenes of a longer m

IMC 039 - The Documentary and the Director's Cut

Mar 25th, 2011

The crew of Ultimatum helped make a short documentary for the 2011 Doc Challenge. Liz guests hosts and talks about her experience directing We Are Still Here. We explore the differences in documentary and narrative filmmaking.The extended dir

IMC SPECIAL - The Making of The Sages of Eidolon

Feb 28th, 2011

Ultimatum participated in the 48 Go Green, and the result is our first fantasy The Sages of Eidolon.Listen in as we detail out our strangest 48 weekend yet.But before you do anything else, please VIEW and RATE The Sages of Eidolon here. We nee

IMC 038 - The Music Video

Feb 15th, 2011

The band Leiahdorus joins us in the studio to talk about the first Ultimatum music video! The video for "Forward Blindly" from the album Ode to the Builders is finished and has launched online; please check it out! We tell all about our video

IMC 037 - The Wooden Spoon Award

Jan 30th, 2011

We get the results from the National Film Challenge and Ultimatum takes home 3 insulting awards! We humbly accept the honor of taking hom the prize for Best Wooden Spoon especially.We also talk about the improvements made to Amazon Studios.Wha

IMC 036 - Going Green 48 Style

Jan 19th, 2011

It's 2011 and Ultimatum has signed up for another 48 Hour Film competition! The 48 Go Green is coming in February, and it should prove to be another adventure.Voting is ending for Hibiscus in the National Film Challenge. Please rate our movie

IMC 035 - One Year Anniversary!

Dec 23rd, 2010

It's IMC's 1 year anniversary! We are celebrating extra hard because Ultimatum's newest movie Hibiscus is a finalist in the National Film Challenge!Please give our movie a rating at the NFC website here: http://filmchallenge.org/2010-Finalist

IMC 034 - Is Amazon Studios for Real?

Nov 29th, 2010

Amazon Studios has launched and they want the indie movie makers to contribute. We explore whether Amazon Studios is an awesome opportunity, or an "insult to writers and directors everywhere?" Producer for Ultimatum, Dionne guests hosts and c

IMC 033 - Panasonic, Sony or Scarlet?

Nov 17th, 2010

That's right, we're not afraid to ask the nerdiest questions. The Panasonic AF-100 is about to come out, and so is the Sony F3. We take a look at their specs and see how the compare to each other (or not) and to current DSLRs like the Canon 7

IMC SPECIAL - The Making of Hibiscus

Nov 2nd, 2010

In this special edition of IMC, we tell all about the making of Ultimatum's newest movie Hibiscus. (Not Hisbiscus!). This is our third attempt at the National Film Challenge and it may have been our most crazy weekend yet.Also while recording

IMC 032 - Prepping for the NFC

Oct 22nd, 2010

This episode basically consists of Alex and Jay drinking beer and talking about the National Film Challenge. They gradually get drunker throughout the episode and sometimes even slur toward the end. But they do manage to give some tips, and t

IMC 031 - Stifling Creation

Oct 6th, 2010

This week try to stay creative as we explore the 8 Habits that Crush Your Creativity and Stifle Your SuccessOur National Film Challenge movie is already meeting challenges.Schmollywood:Star Wars re-released again in 3DMathilda the movieSuperman

IMC 030 - Moving to L.A.

Sep 23rd, 2010

We talk about moving to L.A. with this week's guest host Bekah, the star of Date Doctor. Why go to L.A, and why stay longer than a year? We also chat about Date Doctor's season finalé and it's future.Ultimatum has officially signed up for the

IMC 029 - The Festival Circuit

Aug 26th, 2010

We look over IndieWire's 20 Tips for Strategizing Festivals & Distribution Today panel.Our movie L'americano makes it into the Albuquerque Film Festival playing with the Chinese movie Empire of Silver.Schmollywood:Indy 5 will stink up the scree

IMC SPECIAL - The 48 Results Are In

Aug 13th, 2010

The 48 HFP is over and Ultimatum was left in the dust... again. Listen for our official statement about the 48 results. Our losing movie L'americano is now available online and is slated to play at the Albuquerque Film Fest.Also watch the winn

IMC 028 - Sounding Off and Winning Awards

Aug 7th, 2010

This week is all about sound, and how it can make you seem like a pro or an amateur. We talk about the techniques we've been trying in our continuous struggle with audio. Brian joins us and talks about the award he won in the Duke City Shooto

IMC 026 - Forty Eight Twenty Ten

Jul 15th, 2010

http://ia600503.us.archive.org/12/items/Imc026-FortyEightTwentyTen/Imc026-FortyEightTwentyTen.m4aLast weekend was the Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project 2010, and we lived to tell about it. We tell all about our insane weekend making Ultimatum's

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