Chloe Traicos who plays Gloria Freeman on The Righteous Gemstones would love to talk to you all about the show

Submitted by GloriaFreeman t3_yx2029 in IAmA

Hi there Chloe Traicos here I play Gloria Freeman on The Righteous Gemstones. Here to talk about The Righteous Gemstones and my other job - Making independent films on tiny budgets. My last film " Introducing Jodea" was shot on 30K and is selling really well. It was ranked second on Apple TV and has won over 20 awards. To make a good film all you need is a committed cast and crew who know how to do the best possible job on a minimal budget. Happy to answer any questions you may have on The Righteous Gemstones or independent film making.

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Substantial-Pass-992 t1_iwmeje2 wrote

Upon seeing the note I have to ask...are you doing this of your own free will?

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glowcloudly t1_iwmh56z wrote

Do you write and direct your films? If so, what would you consider to be your greatest inspirations for your films?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwmhqeu wrote

Replying to glowcloudly (#547,283)

Great question. Lots of different things inspire me. I tend to write and act though not direct as I suck at that. Lol. My latest movie " Introducing Jodea" is a comedy about the moviebiz and anyone who has worked in the film biz I'm sure can relate to it. It was inspired by many bad experiences of rejection I'd had and so I just decided to turn it into a comedy. It's on all main platforms at the moment. You can check out the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vNUSMHrxcE So mostly true experiences are what inspire me. Turning negatives into positives.

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axJustinWiggins t1_iwmjr1e wrote

How do you assemble your crew? Just had my first film festival experience with my own movie, and walked away from it feeling insecure about the production value (my wife and I did everything, and we pretty much know how to do nothing aside from writing and art).

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ShlomoKenyatta t1_iwmll3c wrote

Do you see a big difference between actors on the show who grew up Christian vs. actors who didn’t?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwmlned wrote

Replying to axJustinWiggins (#547,487)

Thanks for asking. I know exactly how you feel as I've been there and done that. Good for you and your wife for being such go getters. What I do with crew is I've realised the most important members are Director, DP, Editor and Makeup Artist. If your budget is limited as mine was just make sure you have enough that Those Members are paid well ( or well according to whatever your budget is) Sound is something that can always be fixed later. I've had film students operate sound before and it's been fine. When I was new to town I found these crew members by advertising on Craigs List. Always ask for their reel or resume so you can see the value of their work. Once you have a good Key person in place like a director. They usually have a preferred DP who they work with and in the same way the DP may have a preferred camera man ( although a lot of DPs like to do their own camera work) So with me I make sure all these key positions are taken by people who are good. Anyone else doesn't have to be A list they just need to know how to work together to help create the vision. Most importantly it's good to make sure you're all on the same page and can get along as so many productions fall through through disagreements over artistic vision. PS if you'd like feedback on your movie I'm happy to give it. Feel free to private message me here.

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PeanutSalsa t1_iwmo243 wrote

Where did the 30K used to make Introducing Jodea come from?

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AmericanBuffaloo t1_iwmo7td wrote

How does Uncle Baby Billy smell?

And, Chloe, are you a cat girl or a dog girl? Some people may think they're both, but you gotta be one or the other, now. That's just a fact.

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PeanutSalsa t1_iwmo9or wrote

How was the 30K spent and allocated for making Introducing Jodea?

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PeanutSalsa t1_iwmows5 wrote

How much money has Introducing Jodea made since it began being monetized?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwmpw6n wrote

Replying to PeanutSalsa (#547,792)

Heya. Hmm now this one's got me cause I can't give exact figures simply because I don't remember. But where I can I will. Insurance was around $4-5K. That's always a must for me. The lead actors ( except for myself) were all paid upfront (micro budget SAG rates) For the smaller cast members payment was deferred. Crew wise the DP, camera crew and head makeup artist were paid upfront. Several grand was spent on equipment. And in post a couple of grand spent on the editor, sound and musicians. Everyone else was deferred. Jon who was our editor and director kindly deferred his directing fee ( he's a good friend and had been on board the project from Day 1 so it was his baby too) A couple of grand was spent on locations (can't remember how much all up The biggest one was the movie studio we rented which I think was 7K. Although our 2 best ones - the mansion and the office were kindly given for free. And as with every movie several grand is always spent on catering and craft services because when it's low budget you want to keep everyone well fed. But yes check out the film yourself and feel free to private message me with your thoughts.

https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Jodea-Chloe-Traicos/dp/B09LYJR5BY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N83SENN86HQX&keywords=introducing+jodea&qid=1668627702&sprefix=introducing+jode%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwmqa58 wrote

Replying to ShlomoKenyatta (#547,601)

Hey Shlomo.... To be honest nobody talked about religion on set although I think I was the only Jew. The only time religion came up was when we wrapped shooting the day before Good Friday and everyone hugged each other and wished one another Happy Easter and I was like......Chag Sameach it's also Pesach!

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packsmack t1_iwmqgv8 wrote

What does Baby Billy smell like?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwmqw05 wrote

Replying to PeanutSalsa (#547,828)

I don't know if I'm allowed to reveal that yet as for the first year or so what we make goes back to the distributors. So I haven't seen anything yet. However with the ratings we've been getting I'm hoping that we'll have some coming our way by early next year (we'll have been selling for a year then)

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donatellher t1_iwmv6l9 wrote

Who were you most excited to work with on The Righteous Gemstones?

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PeanutSalsa t1_iwmw18f wrote

Are there any really low budget films you like a lot and recommend watching?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwmw1nr wrote

Replying to donatellher (#548,209)

Ah hard question. I was excited about working with Danny McBride David Gordon Greene, Walton Goggins - But I think I was Especially excited to be working with John Goodman as he's such a legend and I've been watching him in films since I was little.

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lovestostayathome t1_iwmwofu wrote

What was the casting experience like for Righteous Gemstones?

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afternever t1_iwmxtfb wrote

Did you ever run around the house with a pickle in your mouth?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwmzku7 wrote

Replying to lovestostayathome (#548,312)

I don't know about everyone else but with me it was the first time I'd auditioned and gotten the role right away. Usually there's a callback or two. But with this I videoed my audition on the Sunday. Emailed it that night and by noon Tuesday got told I had the role. We shot on Wednesday and Thursday. Was super fast.

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwn03o2 wrote

Replying to PeanutSalsa (#548,254)

Hey. Sorry I missed this question. Yes. There are. One of my favorite low budget classics is Napoleon Dynamite. Just a quirky classic and going back to old films there's The Rocky Horror show. And then with quirky British comedies there's Monty Python and the Holy Grail which is pure gold comedy wise but was shot on 220 K

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i-node t1_iwn37os wrote

It must be exciting working with such a great cast. A lot of them have made some funny shows. (Eastbound and Down, Workaholics) Do you go to work every day expecting to laugh?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwn5xmz wrote

Replying to i-node (#548,753)

He's an incredible actor. What's great about him is that when you're playing opposite him like in the Christmas mall scene - he is so convincing. I was in character and just angry at the way he was speaking to me and speaking at Harmon. Afterwards when I was no longer in character and saw the scene I was just laughing hysterically. He's so funny....but at the same time such a good actor. I still crack up at the "f###ing space cadet " line

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Johnny_Minoxidil t1_iwn6z8z wrote

Did you get to work with Edi Patterson, if so, what was that like? She is so good on that show!

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di11ard t1_iwnccbi wrote

In the interlude episode of Season 1 (episode 5), Baby Billy is playing catch (football) with Harmon. Aimee-Leigh walks toward the fence and says "Hey Harmon." Harmon's response is the most bizarre and HILARIOUS sound I have ever heard in my life. I bet my wife and I have watched that scene no less than 30 times trying to decipher what in the hell Harmon is saying. The subtitles just say [babbles] Meep-meep.

Do you have any idea what was the line, or what was in the script for Harmon to say at that point?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwnelg2 wrote

Replying to di11ard (#549,165)

So funny you ask that. I have a feeling that might have been added in post production as I really have no recollection of him making that sound on set and I'm sure I'd remember something like that. I know what you mean. When I heard it I also cracked up. Jeremy is the most terrific little actor.

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cocoacowstout t1_iwnlis0 wrote

For you films, do you normally self finance, or are there any financial partners/grants that are involved?

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Simanai t1_iwnm3j5 wrote

What would you like personally to see in the next season of the righteous gemstones?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwnn9g3 wrote

Replying to cocoacowstout (#549,705)

Heya. I've done both. My first movie in the US " Devil's Cove" I self financed completely and we shot it on the shoe string budget of $10K. For Introducing Jodea I had 2 other friends/ investors who came on board with me. It's always good to find people to invest with you but sometimes if there's a project you're truly passionate about and nobody wants to invest.- the only answer is to do it yourself. Crowdfund. Save your money. Whatever works.

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwnnd0o wrote

Replying to Simanai (#549,738)

Oh wow... what woudn't I like to see?

😂😂

There are so many cool characters.Definitely more of BJ interacting with the Gemstones. That's my favorite part. Him and Judy rock!

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwnst3j wrote

Replying to Badger_Silverado (#550,111)

So many. I loved it when Walton and I went down behind the haystack at Judy's birthday party. That was fun. We tried it so many ways. With my lipstick smudged .I also loved watching Judy receiving her presents and Jesse throwing up. They all just made me crack up.

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwo2d9m wrote

Thank you to everyone who is taking part. I'm going to be checking back in again in a little while. In the mean time do catch my movie Introducing Jodea that's out on all major platforms. Both Amazon and Itunes have it at half price this week especially because of the promotions we're running. You're welcome to hop online again and ask me any questions after seeing the film about how certain things were done on such a small budget. Thanks again to everyone!

https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Jodea-Chloe-Traicos/dp/B09LYJR5BY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N83SENN86HQX&keywords=introducing+jodea&qid=1668627702&sprefix=introducing+jode%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1

https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/introducing-jodea/id1589300443

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DrMantisToboggan45 t1_iwo6sks wrote

How is it getting to work with Adam devine? He seems like a hysterical person to be around

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dicklaurent97 t1_iwohjf9 wrote

How is it finding producers for your projects?

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DwedPiwateWoberts t1_iwoi1xx wrote

Would you say the urge to “make something” drives you, or is it when you’ve come up with/discovered a good story that you are compelled to get the ball rolling on a production (of your own)?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwop43k wrote

Replying to DwedPiwateWoberts (#551,561)

Great question. I have to say it's both. I always need to be working on something and will always be looking for something but sometimes there's that idea that just drives you. Like Introducing Jodea did. It was my bad experiences in the movie biz that I had to make into a comedy. Hope that answers your question and I Love your Reddit name by the way.

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwopaxm wrote

Replying to dicklaurent97 (#551,537)

Heya. I usually am always one of the producers on my projects as I like to keep some control. I find finding good producers isn't easy and you must be careful about signing your project over to a bad producer. I've seen so many cases of people who have done that. They get a producer who is incapable of getting the film off the ground but the writer/director has signed away their rights and is helpless to do anything.

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palbuddy1234 t1_iwot3p3 wrote

What do you remember from Zimbabwe? I've been there many times, beautiful country but disappointing as things get more difficult year by year. My wife is a huge Nando's fan and we try to import Braii spices whenever we can. I had no idea you were from there, until I checked IMDB.

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iwotpfr wrote

Replying to palbuddy1234 (#552,186)

Oh wow. Thank you so much for asking this. I remember everything. I lived there till I left school so all my childhood memories are there. Yes I used to also love Nandos. I miss the country a lot especially the people. The weather in the rainy season was always amazing with some incredible storms. So much that I miss and love. Kariba, The Vumba Mountains. Not to mention all my friends

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harleyenjoysmusic t1_iwowsdr wrote

Thank you so much for doing this! Was everyone just as nice on set as they seem online? I have so much love for Danny McBrides work it’s insane. I bet it was just an awesome experience, thanks again!

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image__uploaded t1_iwoxa6n wrote

Who are you and what is this show? Never heard of it

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IHASAFACE t1_iwqfdv2 wrote

Did you write that note in reverse letters so that when you took a picture it came out correctly?

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CardiologistSmart421 t1_iwr0nds wrote

Replying to 1flewunder (#552,702)

I absolutely adored his character in 2010's Predators. Just crass, hilarious, and awful to the end. Love me some Walton since the Shield Days. I sometimes use the pseudonym Cleetus Van Damme for funsies.

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CardiologistSmart421 t1_iwr1e40 wrote

Hey Chloe! Glad to have you back for another round of AMA! <3 It's lots of fun to pick your brains! I have a couple of questions this time but will start out with a light one. You've probably already been asked this but what is Adam Devine like in person? I've read that he is a crack up and a (ahem) gem of human, is it true? I adore that funny little man.

- Ruby

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CardiologistSmart421 t1_iws0jbj wrote

Hi again Chloe,

I have a Jodea question this time. You clearly wear a lot of hats as an independent filmmaker. Writer, Actor, Marketer, Producer, etc, etc, etc. What is your favorite part to do? and least favorite part? Follow up Q: All that work must be exhausting; how do you do it?

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GloriaFreeman OP t1_iws3lpf wrote

Replying to CardiologistSmart421 (#559,461)

Heya. Thanks for the question. I truly love acting and I truly love writing. The rest.... I do because I have to. Producing wise I do so I have ownership of my projects but it's not my most favorite thing - far from it in fact. The same with marketing. I could happily do without both of those. As for how I do it? When I look back on the Jodea shoot I really don't know. We had our production manager and production designer pull out 3 days before we shot. Jon the director and myself had to do everything. I was coming home from 12 - 14 hour shoot days and instead of preparing my lines and getting enough sleep I was sorting out production design for the next day, seeing if we had enough extras etc. So looking back I have to say I have no idea how I did it. But we pulled through. Being on the set of Gemstones was pure bliss as I didn't have to worry about anything except my performance. I mean there was even someone waiting for me if I wanted to carry my shoes. I was like " It's ok I can carry them " and she was like " No you mustn't carry anything" I was not used to that.

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CardiologistSmart421 t1_iwvvzkp wrote

Replying to GloriaFreeman (#559,704)

Thanks for the awesome response. I agree with not caring for marketing and the like, def not my bag either! The fact that you got the film done and everything else just confirms to me that you are a total badass! I agree that having someone carry my shoes for me would be very odd. I went to a fancy restaurant once and the waiter cracked my pepper for me, I was very uncomfortable.

Ruby <3

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King-of-Vaginas t1_iwwzmcd wrote

What software do you use for post-production and cutting process?

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