
“Welcome to The Newbie Film Academy Podcast. I’m your host, Joan Montreuil, and I am so glad you’re here.
This podcast was created for first-time filmmakers—dreamers with a story burning inside of them who may be wondering, Where do I even begin? I know that feeling because I started there too. Over 27 years ago, I had stories in my heart, but I didn’t have the roadmap, the equipment, or the Holly... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Categories | TV & FilmArtsPerforming ArtsFilm Interviews | ||||

The Newbie Film Academy is joining forces with the Houston Comedy Film Festival — and Episode 9 gives you a first look into this exciting partnership! Watch the full interview here and see how we’re blending creativity, comedy, and mentorship to empo... more
🎙 Casting with Confidence The Newbie Film Academy Podcast – Episode [8]
In this 15-minute episode, Joan Montreuil helps first-time filmmakers master the art of casting with confidence. From finding the right actors to running auditions and making t... more
🎬 Episode Title: Storytelling That Sells
Description: Storytelling isn’t just about words on a page—it’s the heartbeat of filmmaking. In this episode of The Newbie Film Academy Podcast, Joan Montreuil dives deep into how powerful stories connect wi... more
🎬 Cut to Greatness: Editing Your Film Like a Pro Editing is where the magic happens! In this episode, we break down how to take your raw footage and shape it into a story that flows, connects, and captivates. From pacing and transitions to trimming ... more
Marriage and movies—two worlds that don’t always mix easily. In this episode, Joan Montreuil opens up about what it’s like to work side by side with her husband in the film industry, where he serves as her Executive Producer. Together they share the ... more
Prepping for Film Production
Every great film begins long before the camera starts rolling. In this episode, Joan Montreuil walks you through the essentials of prepping for film production—building your crew, organizing your schedule, locking in loc... more
Start Where You Are
You don’t need a million-dollar budget or a Hollywood studio to make your first film—you just need to start where you are. In this episode, Joan Montreuil shares how she began with limited resources, simple tools, and a whole lot... more
Joan Montreuil sits down with Screenwriter, Sean Johnson, Jr. as they share key nuggets about "Dreams shouldn’t wait for big budgets". In this episode of The Newbie Film Academy Podcast, Joan Montreuil shows how you can stretch every dollar—using res... more










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