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In this episode we talk about our personal story and the origin of the company Invisible Mansion Pictures. We discuss why we have chosen to have it all slow instead of one thing fast and the value of building things that are invisible.This podcast is owned and sponsored by Invisible Mansion Pictures. For more resources, visit us at: www.invisiblemansion.com

We talk about censorship, nudity, sexual content, pornography, how the things we consume affect us and exercising the freedom to choose if you want to watch these things or not. Studies Cited:https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/erotic-art/#ModAesProEroArtDonnerstein, Edward, and L. Berkowitz. “Victim Reactions in Aggressive Erotic Films As a Factor in Violence against Women.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1981, pp. 710–24.Donnerstein, Edward, and N. Malamuth. “Pornography: Its Consequences on the Observer.” In Sexual Dynamics of Anti-social Behavior, edited by L. B. Schlesinger. Springfield, Ill.: Charles C. Thomas, (in press).This podcast is owned and sponsored by Invisible Mansion Pictures. For more resources, visit us at: www.invisiblemansion.com

We talk about censorship, nudity, sexual content, pornography, how the things we consume affect us and exercising the freedom to choose if you want to watch these things or not. Studies Cited:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1984/04/obscenity-how-it-affects-us-how-we-can-deal-with-it?lang=engThis podcast is owned and sponsored by Invisible Mansion Pictures. For more resources, visit us at: www.invisiblemansion.com

In this episode we delve into the difference between means and  ends, and how they relate to goal setting. Getting attached to the means or the original plan, can ultimately prevent us from reaching the real end goal. Specification, design, focus and planning are all crucial ways to achieve the end, and you’ll learn how to apply this to your goals this new year.This podcast is owned and sponsored by Invisible Mansion Pictures. For more resources, visit us at: www.invisiblemansion.com

We discuss the advantages of film school, how to get a good film education no matter your situation, respect for the craft, our own most valuable educational experiences, and the value of ongoing education in general. Enjoy!This podcast is owned and sponsored by Invisible Mansion Pictures. For more resources, visit us at: www.invisiblemansion.com

Today we discuss:Film AND Family vs. Film  OR FamilyThe dangers of black and white thinking  The Hegelian Dialectic and finding creative synthesis Dealing with cognitive dissonance Believing the impossible Your why and not giving up when you don't know the howFor more information, visit our website at:www.invisiblemansion.com

Our interview with Noam Kroll: Feature filmmaker, business owner, and father. We discuss pursuing your dream of becoming a filmmaker, taking the next step in each film, appreciating the good and bad in your films, learning how to plan, dealing with curve balls, and more. Subscribe to Noam Kroll's email list at: http://noamkroll.comFor more information about Film and Family, check out: www.invisiblemansion.com

Part two of our interview with Noam Kroll: Feature filmmaker, business owner, and father. We discuss pursuing your dream of becoming a filmmaker, taking the next step in each film, appreciating the good and bad in your films, learning how to plan, dealing with curve balls, and more. Subscribe to Noam Kroll's email list at: http://noamkroll.comFor more information about Film and Family, check out: www.invisiblemansion.com

The power of story telling is demonstrated in a short parable taught by Jesus Christ. "Talents" in this parable refer to money, but there are many ways to invest in what we value. Join us as we discuss a hierarchy of investments and why we recommend prioritizing investing in yourself over time and money. 

In this episode we cover:How to use our feelings as fuel for our actionsWhat we can do with anger and other emotions inside us Why resisting emotions makes them grow strongerHow even "negative" emotions can fuel action that's useful for usHow our brains automatically create new feelings as we think new thoughts"What Do You Do With The Mad That You Feel"-Mister Rogers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BvL1pOep44Won't You Be My Neighbor: https://amzn.to/3omixGtDon't forget to click Subscribe!For more information, visit our website at:www.invisiblemansion.com

The short version: failure is good. It has more potential for growth than success does, especially with proper evaluation.Our four step evaluation process:1. What are the facts?2. What worked?3. What didn't work?4. What will I do differently?www.invisiblemansion.com

We introduce the five-step model that we use to create results for ourselves and our clients. Viewing the world through this lens has been life-changing for us and can also allow you to take ownership over creating the experience you want in every area of your life.Here's the secret, we always think that when our results change, THEN we'll feel happy or successful. But that's out of order. Circumstances don't create feelings. Our thoughts do. What do you imagine you would feel if you had the result you wanted? Why? When you give yourself permission to think those thoughts now and feel those feelings unconditionally, the result becomes inevitable.

What does a pitch even look like these days? If you are still imagining that it's a 15-second log line that you say as quickly as possible when you run into a famous studio executive in an elevator.... this conversation will be enlightening.We discuss how to prepare to pitch, the variety of components you can choose to include in a pitch deck, and some tips to make it more compelling. We even offer to send you the pitch deck for one of our own projects as an example, as long as you use it to learn and don't plagiarize any of the material.www.invisiblemansion.com

How do you finance a film? We answer this question while emphasizing that the more important question to focus on is how to make a good film. The first step is to develop a story that is really meaningful to you and the people on your team. Once you've done that, we boil the process down to a simple formula. We share our own experiences and the insights we have gathered as we have followed this formula to finance our own projects. We discuss tips and common mistakes, including how to avoid being a creepy salesperson. For those who don't consider themselves business-minded, we want to show you how getting your film financed is part of the process of creation, refinement,  and learning to communicate your vision. www.invisiblemansion.com/filmandfamily

What is beauty? Is it subjective? What do you find beautiful and what does that say about you and what you value? In this episode we talk about the role of beauty in art and life. Enjoy!www.invisiblemansion.com/filmandfamily

Surprise! Kent has read at least one parenting book (statistically more than the average Dad). We discuss why is might not really matter what you do as much as why you do it in both parenting and film and the power of finding the why behind your what and how.www.invisiblemansion.com/filmandfamily

You've heard the age old debate... which is more important?  Quantity or quality? We make an argument for BOTH and our belief that quantity actually creates quality. In fact focusing too much on quality can be crippling, especially if you are a perfectionist!We talk about how doing just a little bit every day grows exponentially over time and give you some examples of successful individuals who are living proof of that principle. We mentioned James Mangold and fogot his name...so here it is in the show notes. Whoops!As always, if you want to apply everything you are learning on the podcast to your own life, you can join the Film and Family Program, where you'll get in depth personalized coaching, training on all these tools, and lifetime support at www.invisiblemansion.com/filmandfamily.

In this episode, Anna tells Kent that "procrastinative" is not a word. According to Google, it might be. We also cover how to stop ourselves from procrastinating the most important things in our lives, how those most important things are rarely urgent, and why our brain wants us to procrastinate in the first place. Spoiler: because it feels good! ...until it doesn't.If you're wanting to take greater ownership over your family life and film career, check out the Film and Family program: www.invisiblemansion.com/filmandfamily

What would it be like to know that you can put something into your calendar and it's as good as done? Time is just a mental construct. If we didn't measure time, all that would matter is order. Are you doing things in order of your priorities?Tune in for some exploration on this topic and if you want some more help managing your mind around how you spend time, be sure to join the Film and Family Program at www.invisiblemansion.com/filmandfamily

Join us for a conversation with Akima Brown, a talented filmmaker, mother, and CEO of Reel Families for Change, Inc., an organization dedicated to serving families in the film industry through advocacy in legislation, unions, studio heads, and more.In this episode we discuss the purpose of Akima's work and organization, as well as the need for family representation in the film industry.Learn more about RFC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/reelfamilies or at https://reelfamiliesforchange.org/.If you're wanting to take greater ownership over your family life and film career, check out the Film and Family program at http://www.invisiblemansion.com/filmandfamily