The Origins of Clone Cops
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đŹ Clone Cops: The Origins of Clone Cops đŹ
đ Episode Summary:
In this inaugural episode of the Clone Cops Podcast, filmmakers Philip Cordell (Co-writer/Actor), Danny Dones (Co-writer/Director), Charles Royce (VFX Supervisor/Producer), and Corey Allen (Cinematographer) take you back to the very beginningâhow Clone Cops was born.
The team dives into:
⢠The early brainstorming sessions and how a casual pitch about âClone Copsâ turned into a full-fledged feature film.
⢠The influence of classic sci-fi and action movies like Robocop, Multiplicity, and Idiocracy on the filmâs concept and tone.
⢠How they navigated budget constraints, pivoting from their original vision to a more achievable (yet still ambitious) indie production.
⢠The importance of a strong title in marketing, and how Clone Cops immediately resonated with audiences.
⢠The screenwriting process, including early script drafts, table reads, and hiring professionals for script coverage.
⢠The personal influences each creator brought to the project, from cinematography choices to VFX branding to character development.
⢠The challenges of indie filmmaking, including skepticism about whether the movie would ever get madeâand the mindset that pushed them forward.
đ¤ Notable Quotes:
⢠âWe knew we had to make a feature. That was the next step.â â Philip Cordell
⢠âEvery movie is a miracle. Itâs crazy that 40-50 people can come together to make this happen.â â Philip Cordell
⢠âWe wanted to make a movie that we loved, not just something that would impress people.â â Danny Dones
⢠âThe cavalry isnât coming. No oneâs going to hand you your filmmaking careerâyou have to go out and make it happen.â â Danny Dones
đ Key Takeaways for Filmmakers:
â Why micro-budget movies are a great starting point for indie filmmakers
â The power of a great title in generating excitement and audience curiosity
â How a table read can expose strengths and weaknesses in a script
â The reality of script coverageâand why itâs a worthwhile investment
â How visual and storytelling elements evolve from draft to final product
â The importance of persistence and self-belief in indie filmmaking
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In the next episode, the team breaks down the making of Clone Copsâincluding pre-production, budgeting, and the realities of bringing an indie film to life.
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đ Meet the Team:
⢠Corey Allen â Cinematographer
⢠Phillip Cordell â Co-writer, Actor, Producer
⢠Danny Dones â Co-writer, Director
⢠Charles Royce â Producer, VFX Supervisor
This podcast isnât just for fans of the filmâitâs also for aspiring filmmakers looking to learn from real-world experiences in indie film production. Expect candid discussions, valuable insights, and a whole lot of fun along the way.
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âĄď¸ Stay tuned for upcoming episodes as we break down the making of Clone Cops!
Clone Cops is available now on all streaming platforms! https://linktr.ee/clonecops
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