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Fixing it in Post: A Mixed in America “Post” Mortem [RFS-FJ22]

Ron Dawson — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:59:47 +0000

In this week’s episode of Radio Film School, we explore valuable filmmaking lessons learned the hard way. Have you ever had a vision for a film that you were so adamant about achieving, with an Ahab-like stubbornness you made creative decisions that you regretted later? Perhaps it’s just me. Five+ years ago when I recorded the interview […]

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Birth of a Documentary – Shooting Sunshine Finale Pt. 1

Ron Dawson — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:00:25 +0000

After 5-1/2 years, Mixed in America: Little Mixed Sunshine if FINALLY finished. Here’s part 1 of a 2-part finale of the mini-series where we’ve followed the film’s progress. Throughout this first season of Radio Film School, we’ve followed the progress of my short film documentary “Little Mixed Sunshine,” the first installment of my “Mixed in […]

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The War of Art to Pursue Your Passion Projects [RFS-FJ19]

Ron Dawson — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 13:26:04 +0000

Practical lessons on finding the time to pursue passion projects which might not yet pay the bills. Plus, a literal “road to Damascus” experience. We’re told time and again that personal projects are a key strategy for creatives to both find personal fulfillment, as well as market their business. But the realities of life are […]

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Get ‘er Done—A Mixed in America Update [RFS-FJ16]

Ron Dawson — Tue, 24 May 2016 15:42:27 +0000

Today’s episode is a must-listen episode for anyone out there who has procrastinated or dragged their heels on getting a project done. An update on my documentary “Mixed in America”. Five years ago I embarked on a personal project to create a short film documentary series about biracial people in America. It’s called “Mixed in America” and […]

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“Bridging the Gap” [RFS-FJ008]

Ron Dawson — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 14:54:00 +0000

Every artist deals with it in their career—the difference between what they envision, and what they actually create. How to deal? There’s a well-known video of “This American Life” host Ira Glass sharing his thoughts about what he calls “The Gap.” It’s the difference between your taste (what you know to be good work) and […]

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Short Ends – “It’s Personal”

Ron Dawson — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:55:49 +0000

If you’ve ever had a desire to start (or finish) that passion project, THIS is the episode for you. In all the years I’ve interviewed creatives from filmmaking to photography to music, a common theme I always hear is the necessity and desire to produce passion projects and personal work. In today’s “Short Ends” episode, […]

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RFS003 – “S.O.S. Atlantis”

Ron Dawson — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:00:19 +0000

Today I tell the story of how 4 unlikely partners, 3 hip-hop artists, 2 epic failures and 1 ulcer lead to me becoming a filmmaker. What was the last funny anecdote you heard, or perhaps told. I bet you a million dollars it was tied to yours of someone else’s pain, suffering and/or unfortunate mishap. […]

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