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First Time Go

Benjamin Duchek

A weekly podcast highlighting the creators of independent film and the business behind it. Hosted by Ben Duchek.

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If you could highlight one person standing at the intersection of journalism and filmmaking, it would be my guest today, Diana Schemo. 11 years ago, she co-founded the Double Exposure Film Festival as a way to reach people, alongside journalism, and ... more

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Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: INHERITANCE (2024).

Director: Emily Moss Wilson

Writer: Rachel Noll James; Austin Highsmith Garces

C... more

My guest, writer, director, and actor Guillaume Campanacci made a film, THE SILENT SINNER (2025), for $2000 and then released it at his favorite film festival, the Oldenburg Film Festival. That topic alone would make for a great podcast. But then add... more

At the end of each episode, I ask my guest if they’d like to highlight someone else, given how hard indie filmmaking is. It’s called the indie film highlight. And of course they do. My guest today, Ömer Sami, is the only person who was nominated on t... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • An approachable insight into a dynamic media

    First Time Go is a great podcast for those unfamiliar with filmmaking to gain an appreciation of the art form. The host has a natural rapport with guests as they have candid conversations on the behind the scenes of filmmaking. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    epfrei
    United States2 years ago
  • A great look into Independent Film

    As someone who typically doesn't venture into independent films, Ben's podcast keeps me thoroughly engaged with his insightful questions and fascinating guests. I'm eagerly anticipating the evolution of this podcast and the introduction of new guests each week. It's a five-star experience that leaves me ready for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JonnyBigRig
    United States2 years ago

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