Step behind the scenes with powerhouse indie film producer Lisa Black as she shares her incredible journey from the corporate world to the chaotic, creative, and high-stakes world of independent filmmaking.

In this raw and revealing interview, Lisa opens up about:

Surviving freezing chaos on a Norwegian set

Saving a neighborhood from a potential explosion mid-filming

Producing the first major film in Delaware since Dead Poets Society

Her path to becoming a PGA executive and industry leader

How she blends business savvy with creative vision to make movies happen

🎥 Featuring stories from The Bird Catcher, Miles, and the upcoming Death on the Brandywine — this episode is a masterclass in grit, hustle, and art.

👉 If you’ve ever dreamed of making movies, or just love hearing what really happens behind the camera, this is for you.

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0:00 – Risk & Chaos in Indie Filmmaking

0:35 – What It Means to Be an Independent Producer

1:51 – Lisa’s Corporate Background & Pivot to Film

3:30 – From Price Waterhouse to Producing Oscar-Nominated Talent

4:17 – Chaos Story #1: Frozen in Norway on The Bird Catcher

6:20 – Chaos Story #2: Basement Gas Leak During Miles

7:57 – Death on the Brandywine: First Major Film in Delaware Since Dead Poets Society

9:50 – Shooting on a Budget Without Tax Incentives

10:50 – Plot of *Death on the Brandywine* (No Spoilers!)

11:07 – Future Film Festivals & 2026 Release Plans

11:30 – A Shoutout to the Boys & Girls Club

11:55 – Lisa’s Daughter: Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur

13:02 – What the PGA *Really* Means (It’s Not Golf)

14:00 – Lisa’s Role in the Producers Guild of America

15:00 – Defining What a Producer Actually Does

16:45 – Fun Fact: Lisa’s Golf Game & Corporate Days

17:02 – Final Thoughts: Rainbows, Film, and the Power of Dreams

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