Shownotes

Timestamps are approximate

00:00 – Introduction and reconnecting after 30 years.

02:08 – VHS filmmaking roots and the evergreen power of practical, in-camera creative solutions.

05:32 – Moving to Los Angeles without a career plan and navigating the union art department.

06:53 – How a micro-budget of $6,000 birthed the independent horror feature Entrance.

09:40 – The danger of waiting for the stars to align versus building a daily creative writing habit.

15:15 – Are film festivals still worth it? Navigating FilmFreeway and setting submission budgets.

18:45 – Faking it until you make it: First days on set driving box trucks and working on Punk'd.

22:45 – Redefining "making it" in your 40s and managing creative anxieties.

26:03 – Mid-show break: Elevating your digital footage with Dehancer Film Emulation Plugin.

31:20 – The heartbreak of studio deals falling apart and major lessons learned directing The Pact II.

35:30 – Why a "perfectly happy" production can be a red flag for independent film directors.

41:55 – Handling the crushing uncertainty of the commercial video production and movie industry.

43:58 – Exclusive Scoop: Dallas announces his new horror movie Interaction and a distribution deal with Antenna Releasing.

47:08 – Quick hits: Reading Ross MacDonald’s Lew Archer detective novels and finding inspiration.

48:41 – Where to watch Entrance, The Pact II, and anthology horror film Southbound.

Resources and Links Mentioned

Featured Filmmaking Gear & Tools: Dehancer Film Emulation Plugin (Use promo code VISION for 10% off).

Film Distribution Platforms: Film Hub, FilmFreeway.

Distributor: Antenna Releasing.

Books Mentioned: Lew Archer Detective Series by Ross MacDonald.

Where to Watch Dallas Hallam's Work:

The Pact II on Shudder

Entrance on Apple TV / Amazon

Southbound Anthology Feature

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