How do independent films actually get financed, packaged,and distributed?

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits downwith producer, distributor, and educator Shayla Riggle to discuss the business side of filmmaking and the launch of the Colorado Film & Video Association (CFVA) Producer Accelerator.

Shayla shares her journey from theater and acting to filmsales, acquisitions, and distribution, and explains why understanding the business of filmmaking is essential for producers, directors, and independent filmmakers looking to build sustainable careers.

Topics covered in this episode include:

🎬 Film Financing & Raising Money for Movies
📦 Packaging Film Projects & Attaching Talent
📊 Budgeting & Pre-Production Planning
📺 Film Distribution & Sales Strategies
🎯 Pitch Decks & Investor Presentations
🏔️ Building Colorado's Film Industry
🎥 Sundance's Impact on Colorado Filmmaking
🤝 Producer Mentorship & Career Development
💡Creating Sustainable Independent Film Careers

Whether you're an aspiring producer, filmmaker,screenwriter, director, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with practical advice for navigating today's film industry.

ABOUT SHAYLA RIGGLE

Shayla Riggle is a producer, film distribution professional,and founder of Entertainment Industry Intelligence. She is helping lead the CFVA Producer Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind Colorado program focused on teaching filmmakers the business fundamentals needed to finance, package,pitch, produce, and distribute successful projects.

CFVA Producer Accelerator

https://www.cfva.com/producer-accelerator

ECHELON STUDIOS

https://echelonstudios.us/

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE

https://www.theeii.com/

CONNECT WITH SHAYLA
Instagram: @theiii_official

Set Talks is Colorado's film industry podcast featuringconversations with filmmakers, producers, actors, crew members, film commissioners, and industry leaders working to grow Colorado's film and television community.

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Connect with the Local Colorado Film community!

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00:00 Introduction

02:04 Shayla Riggle – Actress & Filmmaker

06:50 Entertainment Industry Intelligence (Eii)

11:49 CFVA Producer Accelerator

17:00 Producer Accelerator – Live Event

18:14 The Colorado Film Scene

23:08 The Importance of a Good Film Producer

25:35 Advice for First Time Film Producers

31:38 Film Business 101

34:53 The importance of Film Mentors

36:22 Why Producers in Colorado matters

39:19 Who should sign up for The Producer Accelerator?

40:54 A Successful Colorado Film Industry

42:16 Why sign up for the Producer Accelerator?

44:16 Follow the Producer Accelerator

🎬 What does the future of Colorado's film industry look like?

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Bruce Borowsky, Boulder County Film Commissioner, filmmaker, educator, and community builder, for a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges facing Colorado's growing film industry.

Bruce shares his journey from filmmaker to film commissioner and explains how the Boulder County Film Commission is helping attract productions, support local creatives, and build a stronger filmmaking community throughout Colorado.

Topics include:

• The mission of the Boulder County Film Commission
• How filmmakers can navigate permits and production resources
• The Boulder Creative Expo and Schmooze networking events
• The Boulder Creative Directory and connecting productions with local crew
• Colorado's film incentive program and industry growth
• The impact of Sundance moving to Colorado
• Building a stronger filmmaking ecosystem
• Why networking and community matter
• Opportunities for filmmakers, crew members, students, and creatives

Bruce also discusses Colorado's unique moment in the spotlight and why now is the time for filmmakers, organizations, and industry leaders to come together and showcase what Colorado has to offer.

Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, working professional, producer, crew member, or simply passionate about Colorado's creative economy, this conversation offers valuable insight into where the industry is headed and how you can get involved.

🎙️ Set Talks is Colorado's film industry podcast featuring conversations with filmmakers, actors, producers, crew members, film organizations, and industry leaders.

Learn more about the Boulder County Film Commission and upcoming events:
https://bouldercountyfilmcommission.com

Building on the Edge

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38689054/

Connect with the LocalColorado Film community!

Become a member of WIFMCO - https://www.wifmco.org/members

Become a Member at CFVA - https://www.cfva.com/memberships

#SetTalks #ColoradoFilm #BoulderCountyFilmCommission #SundanceFilmFestival #Filmmaking #FilmIndustry #ColoradoFilmIndustry #FilmCommission #IndependentFilm #FilmProduction #CreativeCommunity #ColoradoCreative #FilmNetworking #ContentCreators #FilmFestival #FilmInColorado #ColoradoFilmmakers #FilmCommunity #VideoProduction #CreativeEconomy

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Bruce Borowsky Filmmaker

06:15 Boulder County Film Commission

08:24 Boulder Creative Expo 2026

09:22 Film Permits in Boulder County

11:14 Working in Boulder County

16:50 Boulder Film Upcoming Events

18:42 Boulder County Creative Directory

22:17 Sundance Coming to Boulder Colorado

25:42 The Colorado Film Scene

36:37 Follow Boulder County Film Commission

🎬 What makes a movie feelcinematic?

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Mike Henderson, founder of Plan 9 Sound, for a deep dive into the world of sound design for film, television, andadvertising.

From Foley and ADR to Dolby Atmos mixing and emotional sound storytelling, Mike breaks down how professional post-sound work can completely transform a project.

We discuss:
• The full post-sound workflow for films and TV
• ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) and working with actors
• Foley sound design and creating custom sound effects
• How sound shapes emotion and audience psychology
• Dolby Atmos and immersive audio mixing
• Common mistakes filmmakers make before post-sound
• Tips for directors, producers, and indie filmmakers working with soundprofessionals
• Why subtle sound design is often the invisible difference between “good” andunforgettable storytelling

Mike also shares behind-the-scenes examples from real projects and explains how sound designers creatively build worlds that audiences often feel more than consciously notice.

This episode is packed with valuableinsight for:
🎥 Filmmakers
🎧 Aspiring sound designers
🎬 Producers
🎞 Editors
📺 Commercial directors
🎤 Audio post professionals

If you’ve ever wondered why some films instantly pull you into their world while others fall flat, this conversation will completely change the way you think about sound.

Follow Tyler Kaschke:
🌐www.plan9sound.com
📸Instagram: @plan9sound

Reframed: Next Gen Narratives

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35059110/

The River: A Documentary Film

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11947032/

Infared Dreams

https://www.amazon.com/Infrared-Dreams-Matthew-J-Plumb/dp/B09CRLXY1R

Set Talks is a podcast exploring the Colorado filmindustry and the creatives shaping it.

Hosted by filmmaker Nick Fiorella, each episodefeatures conversations with filmmakers, actors, producers, crew, and industry leaders about storytelling, career strategy, and the future of film and television in Colorado.

Follow Set Talks for more conversations with the creativesshaping the industry.

Connect with the Local Colorado Film community!

Become a member of WIFMCO - https://www.wifmco.org/members

Become a Member at CFVA - https://www.cfva.com/memberships

#SetTalks #SoundDesign #FilmAudio#PostProduction #Filmmaking #DolbyAtmos #ADR #Foley #FilmIndustry#AudioEngineering

00:00 Introduction

04:03 Plan9sound Audio Services

5:00 Post Production Sound Workflow

07:33 ADR Workflow

08:51 Recording Audio on set

09:20 ADR Workflow

11:39 Sound Matching

12:50 Working with Actors in post

19:40 Adding sound design and background noise

25:15 Recording Folly sounds effects

30:42 Mixing in Dolby Atmos

35:52 Building out a Professional Sound Studio

39:24 Example Clip, Sound Demo

55:05 Sound Design Advice

1:00:01 The River – Project

1:01:39 Follow Plan9Sound