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Watch this 11-minute interview with AFI Directing alum and Emmy Award-winning producer John Schimke as he discusses the challenges of securing funding for independent films. Learn about Schimke's journey from developing "Where the Wind Blows" as a feature film project inspired by his mother's book recommendation to eventually finding support through Ashley Elaine's AE Productions. Discover insights from the writer/director behind the critically acclaimed "Don't Tell Larry," which premiered at Austin Film Festival and won Best Picture at Pasadena International Film Festival, as he shares his experiences navigating the film industry's financial landscape. Gain perspective on the realities of independent filmmaking from someone who has successfully worked across both film and television, including his role as lead editor and producer of the Emmy Award-winning series "Red Table Talk."
